Retreat in beach community, 1 Br\/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach
About this house rental
Come and see this unit of town house with family and friends. Enjoy a quiet home in a private beach community in Giant Neck Heights. There is one bedroom, two full baths, and kitchenette (not full kitchen). Walk to the private beach, Rocky Neck State Park, and the community tennis/basketball court/playground. Easy access to I-95, bringing you close to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet and Tanger Outlet malls, Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Casinos, and many other attractions, such as Mystic Seaport and Aquarium
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of East Lyme, CT
House in East Lyme, CT
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(30 Reviews)
3.0
adequate seating too low, bath towels felt like small coarse rug, not very absorbent....... tv never did work, no seating in kitchenette ,
5.0
The host was exceptionally responsive to anything that we needed. We really appreciated his effort and help. The space was very clean. Parking was alongside the building making it easy to get in and out. The keyless entry system was convenient. There was more than ample space for 2 people. The appliances all worked well. There was no stove or oven, but the toaster oven, microwave and full-sized refrigerator were sufficient for our needs.
We arrived after dark, so we had to look closely for the address. The walk to the beach was about half a mile each way.
5.0
This is just a great property! It’s spacious and in a great location. There are close local beaches, Mystic is a short drive away, and the neighborhood is beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
2.0
Property described as having kitchenette. Not accurate per all our experiences with VRBO. No sink, stove or oven. No pots, pans, bowls or cooking utensils. We brought burgers to cook and bacon and eggs. No knives to cut a bagel. Nothing to cook on. I asked host for electric fry pan and he quickly brought plastic bowls, a knife and an “egg Mac muffin” maker. Host asks you to wash dishes but there is no soap, or dish cloth or dish towel and only place to wash is in bathroom. Property uses beach photo as its main picture, but you cannot walk to any beach and there is no parking for the public beach access. They advertised a washer and dryer but there was a container on the appliances charges $2.50 for use of each. Bed very comfortable but living room futon was only furniture for tv and it’s not comfortable.
This property might be fine if you planned to be gone all day and eat all meals out.
5.0
This unit is just darling, it is very adequate for three people to enjoy a mini vacation in Niantic. The beach is very clean and welcoming a short walk although probably driving would be a better choice. If you are not in a fit condition, the unit is spotless and welcoming, the futon is perfect for sleeping as well as the bedroom. There are two bathrooms, which gives everyone plenty of space to get ready in the morning or for a special occasion the host is very accessible and understanding. I would highly recommend anyone staying at this darling, a little secret next to the beach in East Lyme Connecticut. Thank you too for a bow in the host for making our stay. A wonderful experience.
5.0
Overall was a good stay. The host was helpful and the property was easy to find. It had basically everything that we needed for the night but that wasn’t a lot. I had thought it would have an ocean view because the listing had pictures on the water but it was just in a neighborhood. I never tried to walk to the water because the town beaches were so expensive that we had to drive anyway. One thing to beware of is that the place is NOT handicap accessible AT ALL. Even though it is all on one story, there are many ledges and weird steps to get over and even the bathroom has a step up to the toilet and the tub is very high off the ground. My partner and I knocked our arms and our heads multiple times on the chair rail that sticks out at least an inch. If you have mobility struggles, I do not recommend this listing. If that is not a problem for you, it was very lovely
5.0
Perfect location, the place was clean & spacious. Walkable to the beach, comfortable bed excellent neighborhood. Would def stay there again
5.0
This property was exactly as described. It was very neat and clean, and plenty of room for our family. Location was very convenient. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. A great stay, great value, great property. Would absolutely stay here again.
4.0
Clean and cute - pix are accurate be aware of no kitchen
5.0
The owner was great and the property was as described!
5.0
My husband and I stayed here with our 2 kids who are under 2 years of age. We had everything we needed and it was easy enough to childproof. The bedroom was a good size with its own bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the futon in the living room was pretty comfortable, for a futon. The kitchen is small but fully functional. No stove or oven but we didn’t need them. The private beach was great, although we would not walk there with 2 little kids because the walk was up/down some pretty large hills and it was 90+ degrees. We were able to use the loading area with the pass to get dropped off and that worked great. The location is perfect, it was close to the Mystic Aquarium, Ocean Beach Park (has a splash pad for kids), restaurants, Niantic Children’s Museum, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and many other places. Highly recommend this place if you need a clean place to stay in a quiet neighborhood with a small family!
5.0
I think the owner should take newer pictures of the place it seems some stuff has been updated along with saying there is 2 showers in the house and a big giant refrigerator the wifi is decent comes with netflix and youtube which is all ya really need.
I would love too see a 2nd TV in the main room but we brought our laptop so overall everything was awesome.
5.0
Great apartment near the Boston area! We only stayed 2 nights so we ended up using Uber to get around, but there appeared to be a bus station nearby. The place itself was very nice with a private entrance. The main door was loud/sticking when opening and closing it, but we informed the owner and they said they’d take care of it. Would stay there again!
5.0
Cute place near the beach.
It was nice to have a living room & second bathroom for my early riser husband 😁
Air conditioners a bonus for the heatwave while we were there!
5.0
Close to Boston
Great apartment near the Boston area! We only stayed 2 nights so we ended up using Uber to get around, but there appeared to be a bus station nearby. The place itself was very nice with a private entrance. The main door was loud/sticking when opening and closing it, but we informed the owner and they said they’d take care of it. Would stay there again!
2.0
not impressed
not great, did not realize it was a duplex, walls paper thin and little kids making all kinds of noise. you were given 2 towels for 3 nights. no extra toilet paper, and paper towels, ran out. overall experience horrible.
4.0
The house was a nice walkable neighborhood close to the beach and State park. Inside was clean and well kept, with coffee maker and toaster. One downside was the kitchen, which did not have a sink, stove or oven. It would have been nice to have a couple patio chairs out on the patio too, so we could sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. All inall a nice place :)
4.0
Nice house in cute neighborhood
The house was a nice walkable neighborhood close to the beach and State park. Inside was clean and well kept, with coffee maker and toaster. One downside was the kitchen, which did not have a sink, stove or oven. It would have been nice to have a couple patio chairs out on the patio too, so we could sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. All inall a nice place :)
5.0
This was exactly what my husband and I needed for a short weekend getaway! The host left us brochures and information on the local community. Everything was clean and well kept! Beautiful place and would definitely stay again!!
5.0
Amazing getaway in a quiet community!
This was exactly what my husband and I needed for a short weekend getaway! The host left us brochures and information on the local community. Everything was clean and well kept! Beautiful place and would definitely stay again!!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was as advertised. the beach is just a short 7 minute walk. Yuheng's place was clean and spacious. A real pleasure.
5.0
A quick get away
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was as advertised. the beach is just a short 7 minute walk. Yuheng's place was clean and spacious. A real pleasure.
4.0
We enjoyed ourselves to a peaceful and friendly family neighborhood, not far from the beach area. Everything we needed at the rental property was available. If we wanted anything, it was a short distance to drive to purchase whatever we needed/wanted. Overall it was a great and comfortable rental property for us!
4.0
Enjoyable getaway
We enjoyed ourselves to a peaceful and friendly family neighborhood, not far from the beach area. Everything we needed at the rental property was available. If we wanted anything, it was a short distance to drive to purchase whatever we needed/wanted. Overall it was a great and comfortable rental property for us!
4.0
The property was located close to the interstate making it very easy to get trips underway. It was also located near Rocky Neck State Park, a very beautiful seashore spot with a nice beach and scenic salt marshes.
WiFi needs to be improved.
House was very nice place to stay.
4.0
Strategic location
The property was located close to the interstate making it very easy to get trips underway. It was also located near Rocky Neck State Park, a very beautiful seashore spot with a nice beach and scenic salt marshes.
WiFi needs to be improved.
House was very nice place to stay.
4.0
Clean, close to beach
We were wary of taking a holiday during such an uncertain time, but we sure needed a break from self-quarantine life. This home was clean and the neighborhood mostly quiet. The beach was walkable distance (although better to get dropped off at the turnabout if you have a lot of items and can reserve the permit). We really enjoyed the extensive flat of shore and ability to social distance while mostly in one spot. The owner was helpful and responsive. We highly recommend this stay.
5.0
Fantastic owners and a wonderful stay
We stayed in this lovely Niantic property during the hurricane--when the town lost power for two days--and the owners couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. We decided to stick it out and were rewarded with beautiful days. The owners are lovely people and we would highly recommend!
5.0
My husband and three young boys enjoys our brief stay in this quiet beach town. The home includes just enough (but no extras) for a short stay to enjoy the beach. The two bathrooms were a nice plus when returning from the beach all sandy. Access to the private beach requires an additional security deposit for pass, which is refunded immediately upon owners receipt of pass. The private beach is small, located on the sound so the water is calm and offers a nice way for small kids to enjoy the beach safely. My boys brought sand toys, boogie boards and enjoyed hours at the private beach. There were other children with tubes as well. It was a nice escape from the local crowded beaches, especially now during COVID. It did require a quick 5 minute drive to the beach, with a easy parking lot or a drop off turnaround. Communication with owner was good.
5.0
Beach Stay
My husband and three young boys enjoys our brief stay in this quiet beach town. The home includes just enough (but no extras) for a short stay to enjoy the beach. The two bathrooms were a nice plus when returning from the beach all sandy. Access to the private beach requires an additional security deposit for pass, which is refunded immediately upon owners receipt of pass. The private beach is small, located on the sound so the water is calm and offers a nice way for small kids to enjoy the beach safely. My boys brought sand toys, boogie boards and enjoyed hours at the private beach. There were other children with tubes as well. It was a nice escape from the local crowded beaches, especially now during COVID. It did require a quick 5 minute drive to the beach, with a easy parking lot or a drop off turnaround. Communication with owner was good.
5.0
This beach community is perfect for a family vacation. The house is a 3-minute drive from the beach and about a 15-minute walk. Having the parking pass is so helpful as you can pull into a turnaround to unload stuff and people, then park your car in the nearby lot. I loved having a playground/basketball, tennis, & bocce court/horseshoe pit just a 2-minute walk away. The house was perfect for what we needed it for. It was safe and quiet and the owner is very quick at responding to any and all questions. Would love to stay here again.
5.0
Great trip to the beach
This beach community is perfect for a family vacation. The house is a 3-minute drive from the beach and about a 15-minute walk. Having the parking pass is so helpful as you can pull into a turnaround to unload stuff and people, then park your car in the nearby lot. I loved having a playground/basketball, tennis, & bocce court/horseshoe pit just a 2-minute walk away. The house was perfect for what we needed it for. It was safe and quiet and the owner is very quick at responding to any and all questions. Would love to stay here again.
5.0
Amazing time, amazing host. Wonderful communication, great neighborhood, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Bball court for the kids super close! We explored all over and highly recommend for anyone on the fence! Can't speak nice enough of our host. Total professional!
5.0
Excellent Stay
Amazing time, amazing host. Wonderful communication, great neighborhood, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Bball court for the kids super close! We explored all over and highly recommend for anyone on the fence! Can't speak nice enough of our host. Total professional!
4.0
Lovely stay for a weekend
Our family of 3 spent the weekend at this property to try to get some beach time. With beaches operating at half capacity we were lucky to have the pass to access the associations private beach, which is adjacent to the public Rocky Neck State Park beach. Public beaches closed by 10:00 am on the weekends due to meeting capacity restrictions. I would not say the beach is in comfortable walking distance from the house especially if you’re carting beach gear but the beach pass allows access to a private parking lot which is steps from the beach. We luckily got great weather and were able to take full advantage of the beach for the whole time we were there. The house had enough space for a small family and all the basic amenities you would need for a quick and/or short getaway.
5.0
Super cozy & clean!
Very communicative, helpful. Clean house. Good atmosphere :) Would recommend it!
5.0
Cozy but lots of space
Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfy home, great neighborhood.
5.0
Nice getaway
Just spent a long weekend here with my daughters and granddaughter. We had an amazing relaxing vacation. Very nice neighborhood a little farther to the beach then expected, but still close to Rocky Neck park. The host was very accommodating and replied very quickly to inquiries. The space was very large and comfortable. I would definitely recommend!
5.0
Wonderful stay near Rocky Neck park and beach
The owners were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The place was just as advertised. We enjoyed a lovely walk to the town beach, and slept well while at Yuheng's place.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in East Lyme?
The average price for a rental in East Lyme is $410 per night. This rental is $226 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Retreat in beach community, 1 Br\/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Retreat in beach community, 1 Br\/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Retreat in beach community, 1 Br\/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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