Overall I really liked the property, gave us a lot of room for our stay. Communication with the host was great, instructions prior to arriving and after arriving were excellent. Access to the river was great and other immenities around the place were a definite plus. Firewood pile to use with the firepit was a bonus. The kayaks and paddleboard were used them for a great afternoon on the river. The location is also excellent. We were up there for my son's graduation from the CGA. Only about 10 minutes away. Very easy to go back and forth. Some of the things that I didn't quite like... it is an older house and not really updated. Very musty smell, especially in the lower floor. Had to use a lot of air freshner to tame it down. If you're sensitive to smells, be cautious. The staircase going up to the second floor is scary. It is steep, it is narrow, it can be slippery. Extreme caution when going up a down. Anti skid or a runner carpet is needed. It's an accident waiting to happen. The heating and air conditioning is hit or miss. There is a sectional air/heat on heat floor, but doesn't cover much of those areas. Old house, to be expected.Overall, we had a great stay. Would probably stay here again if we were in the area. Sadly not going to be coming up there again now that my son has graduated.

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.

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.