Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River!

Wonderful house with an old cottage feel. The yard is great for games or hanging out. Its a few stairs to the water, but worth it! Close to so many parks/beaches. Amy is super responsive to questions. We really enjoyed our time here!!

This New England cottage is a slice of times gone by. If you love antiques and house features that carry a story, you will love this place. The ceilings are low, so 6' people beware. We had one in our group bang his head a few times until he got the hang of it. The shower is also set up for a more petite stature and is raised in a footed tub, so not for ones with mobility issues. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchen ware and spices. Floors are wonky and sloped, as expected in a house of this age. The beds are very firm, which is part of the reason I didn't go to 5 stars. We all had trouble sleeping on them, and our hips hurt. Even memory foam toppers would help. Also, look closely at the bed description. We had three couples, so it wasn't ideal, since only two rooms have double beds. The other rooms have bunks and single. The view of the river is very nice, and my favorite room was the dining room with the three sets of french doors with screens, allowing for a nice view of the water, and the breeze to come in the house. Lots of steps to the water, so again limited mobility for some. The outside, yard and bank seem to have some deferred maintenance, and could use some TLC. The house reminded me of relatives homes that have past, but held lots of memories. My grandfather also had a rope on the staircase for a handrail. Even though it was old, it was dust free and clean. It was easy to get to Groton for a wedding, and a huge plus that it permits dogs.

We had a lovely time here! The beds were very comfortable, the water pressure was great, excellent location. Thank goodness for the AC and fans as it was hot while we were there. The bathroom sinks have small faucets and the shower is in a clawfoot tub, which makes it a bit difficult for anyone short or elderly. The stairs to the second floor were pretty steep as well.The property is lovely; the stairs down to the water were more than initially expected. The river is great for kayaking and boating! And it has a sand bottom which made it nice for swimming.

Love the charm of the house all the antiques were fun to look at

We truly loved this property on the Niantic.

We loved the antique house filled with family treasures. We spent many peaceful hours by the firepit looking over the river. The location is great, close to restaurants and stores. Amy is a wonderful host, checking in with us to make sure everything was okay. Thank you Amy.

We enjoyed this lovely old home and had a lot of fun kayaking and seeing the sights in the area. Amy was a wonderful host.

This is a very rustic cabin as stated in the description. I was slightly worried about all the extension cords and the lack of outlets. My mom is on oxygen and we had a hard time finding outlets to plug her oxygen machine in. The bathroom downstairs is very small and I would have appreciated a better picture of the tub. My 75-year-old mother stayed with us and could not get into the shower due to the high tub and did not shower the whole vacation. She also was not able to get up the stairs without help. They are very steep and not good for elderly individuals or small children. The place was clean and the owners were great to work with. We enjoyed our time in Waterford. Everything was close and lots of things for my grandchildren to do. If you are looking for a very rustic experience, close to the water, this is a great place to stay. The owners were great and very responsive to my questions. Had I known about the tub and seen how steep the steps were, we would have probably stayed somewhere else. I did recommend to the owners that they should probably share better pictures of the tub and explain how steep the stairs are in the description. We had very good communication throughout the stay.

If you have fond memories of catching fireflies, watching boats go by, staying at a safe, quiet place, this is for you. This house had such an interesting, quirky vibe-you could just tell that it had made lots and lots of wonderful memories. The host was amazing and accommodating, and the best thing about this, I think, was that it was nicely stocked with necessities and towels, bedding,etc. It was a little too difficult to get down to the river for the older members of our group but we enjoyed the fire pit and the view. Definitely not a cookie cutter place-this house had charm and character, and made for a memorable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the location, .and the furnishings were beautiful. Seriously like stepping into the past. Very cool.

We had a wonderful stay in Waterford. Coming from Florida, upon entering, we knew that we were in for a New England treat,

An incredible gem: the family house on the shore you never had. Its trees, and the view onto the unbuilt side of the Niantic, makes you feels worlds away. Best outdoor shower east of the Big Island. Not just a base from which to do other things, it's a vacation in itself. Excellent, easy kayaking. Cool walk-in pantry, and lots of other throwback details in this 19th-century house. The photos will tell you if this is for you or not: it's not an investor property with all the latest upgrades. Note that the oven has been changed and it's now a more recent model from what was in the photos. Tall people may be oppressed by the low (7-ft?) ceilings. Note steep (though short) staircase to get to the bedrooms--might be an issue for the very young or the very old.

Enjoyed the uniqueness of the house and location. Note: House and grounds are very nice but not easy to get around if you are elderly and have problems walking.We were in our late sixties/early seventies, not easy getting up to second floor. Low ceilings and doors difficult for 6 ft people. We love the antiques, pantry and great supplies.