Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks
About this house rental
Located in Groton Long Point, this lovely house for R 19,799 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Welcome to our beautiful cottages. This beautiful home and guest house is one of the only rentals that actually offers everything. We are walking distance to Esker Point Beach and the private beaches of GLP. We actually spent over $20k in purchasing the water toys. We have 12 Stand-Up Paddleboards and 12 Kayaks for your use. That is correct 12 SUP's. Everyone can enjoy the water at the same time (Great for social media pics). That is a $2500 savings if you had to rent them yourself for the week. We include 2 complimentary boat slips; one for a smaller boat right at Palmers Cove Marina so you can run that Boston Whaler up and down the Mystic River. The other will dock a boat up to 30 feet and is located across the street at Spicer's Marina. That is another $2000 savings if you had to rent the boat slips. We have a boat launch right at our dock for your use as well. Kids can play on the boat docks and enjoy fishing, crabbing, netting, and a host of water activities while you observe from the second floor deck. We offer small boat rentals as well, and arrange Fishing Charters upon request. This exquisite home is made up of 8 total Bedrooms, 2 Full Kitchens, 4 full Bathrooms inside, and a full Bathroom outside. There is a quaint guest house that also offers 3 Bedrooms, 1 Kitchenette, and 2 Full Bathrooms. In the Main house both floors have separate central A/C systems. We have the most expanded WIFI available. We have a beautiful 2000+ sq ft pavered courtyard featuring a custom table that seats 18+. There is a fire pit for your enjoyment as well. We have a large grassy area between the two houses for recreational activities leading down to the water. The First floor boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a new kitchen, dining area, living room, and a huge laundry center featuring brand new appliances. There is one King Bedroom and 3 Queen Bedrooms in the Main area. There is also one Queen Bedroom detached from the Main area. It has its own entry direct from the outside. This is perfect for the fisherman that is getting up early to catch some Striped Bass and doesn’t want to wake the rest of the family, or for that crazy Uncle that needs to tag along. The home is decorated by an award winning designer from Greenwich, CT. It is not some old home up for rent, it is the exact opposite. It is uniquely decorated for a luxury beach home. The upstairs level of the home boasts a beautiful deck overlooking all of Palmers Cove, with an incredible view of the beach and Fishers Island. It has 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, living room, and a large laundry area as well. There is 1 King bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom, and the 3rd bedroom offers a Queen bed, and 2 additional twin beds. The Guest House has 3 Bedrooms. One has a King (with a Private Bathroom off of it), and the others have a Queen each. These bedrooms in the guesthouse are a touch smaller than the bedrooms in the Main house. The beautiful Harbor Town known as “Downtown Mystic” is only a short bike ride or casual stroll away. A three (3) mile journey brings you to one of New England’s most sought after destinations. You may also rent one of our small boats at Palmers Cove Marina and travel by boat. Cruise up the river, go under the famous draw bridge and tie up to one of the many restaurants on the water. The famed Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport are within minutes as well. We do have a GM that will check you in and answer any questions about the area. During your stay we have a person that is on call at all times. He is only moments away. If you need extra fire wood for the pit for example (which we provide) or extra propane for the gas grills, he will get it for you. For the nighttime fare, the two Connecticut Casinos (Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun) are within 20 minutes and there are many other activities even closer. Every Thursday night Esker Point Beach has its concert series. You can walk across the street to the Beach or simply listen to it from your deck. The home is perfect for multiple families. There is privacy but yet easy access to each other if wanted. Please do not underestimate how important it is to be within walking distance to an Awesome Beach. A beach house is not a true "Beach House" if you can't walk to the beach. This makes it so easy when you have a lot of people and guests. Everybody can come and go at their own pleasure. Waking back to the house for a private bathroom break, or a lunch break, or a forgotten iPhone is simple and only takes 5 minutes. Having to actually drive to a beach and load up cars, kids, food, etc. you might as well be 45 minutes from the beach. It always gives you the ability to do something easy for everyone. Please only compare our home to others that can walk to a fantastic Beach as well. Thanks for looking at our beautiful house and we genuinely look forward to having you as a guest. Please read the reviews. People have been so happy with this setup. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with an awesome beach house. We are also currently offering an amazing beach trip. We have another beachfront property that has a 24 seat custom Pontoon Boat. We can use this to shuttle large groups out to the Island. Thats right. You can book a day trip to Sandy Point Beach. The nicest beach in all of New England. Just let us know upon check in if you are interested and we can give you all the details. You are technically renting a boat slip from us for the price and the home is included with the slip.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Groton Long Point, CT
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)
5.0
This property was spacious and well appointed. We had a large family gathering and this property gave us plenty of options for sleeping, eating, gathering and plenty of equipment for entertainment such as bikes, kayaks and paddle boards.
I would definitely recommend this property! It was all we needed and much more.
We hope to book again!
4.0
Lot's of sleeping area but lacked table settings and drinkware to service the number of people sleeping there.
5.0
We have 15 of us, age 82 to 3months… the house was perfect!!! We had the most incredible family weekend we could have asked for. The house was great. Don't let the exterior deceive you. Inside was updated, clean, decorated coastal chic. All the beds were very comfortable with everything you need. Three kitchens and plenty of bathrooms.
5.0
We just returned from vacation and this property had everything that a multi-generation family needs. There was plenty of room for 3 families to spread out and get some space of their own.
The kayaks and SUP boards on property, definitely gave us lot to do.
We did a day trip to Sandy Point Beach via a pontoon boat. The beach was beautiful and very quiet. The kids gathered buckets full of shells.
Wonderful get away !
5.0
Everything was great with the exception of the ants in the upstairs kitchen. Host was attentive but put ant traps down. Not good with a 1 1/2 year old. Other than that, excellent experience
5.0
This was the perfect getaway spot for our group of 11 adults and older teenagers! There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out but also gather for dinners, campfires, and watching the baseball game on tv. We enjoyed the kayaks & SUPs, and being right on the water. The location was excellent - far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to shop and do other fun activities easily. Both houses are beautifully decorated and very comfortable, including the beds. The owner Tom was very easy to contact and responded immediately when we had questions or needed anything. He organized a trip for us over to an island beach for a day that we highly recommend! The huge outdoor picnic table fit all of us for meals, and after our lobster dinner we used the hose right there to rinse the table off. We spent the most time on the front lawn near the water, with a campfire every night. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer, and we will definitely be back!!
5.0
This property was perfect for our 4 families and our kids. The location was perfect for our party of 24, as we did not have to worry about neighbors, we had plenty to do with the kayaks, paddle boards and bikes that were available for our use. The location to Esker Beach is perfect. We had some take bikes into Mystic for ice cream, they took bikes to the beach, as well as kayaks. Esker Beach is quiet, and no waves, but some drove to Misquamicut Beach for a day to get those waves in. It is often hard to get adult children to hang out with their parents for a day, never mind 8 days.. but our kids loved hanging out by the fire, we brought some yard games, they have a nice space for that. It was easy to get in touch with the property manager, he stopped over a few times to check in, gave a great breakfast recommendation (Carsons), which was fantastic! Got a large group, do not hesitate to book.
5.0
We were a group of 18 women including sisters, sisters in law, daughter in laws and life long friends. It was so terrific to have three kitchens for all of the food and beverages we brought. The decor was beachy and the beds and furniture were comfortable. The area and scenery were really beautiful! The town was a short ride and really fun and quaint! The manager was responsive and helpful! Parking was a breeze! Definitely recommend for a group!
5.0
Had a large group for a long weekend and we could not have envisioned a better place to stay. Hosts were extremely accommodating, easy to get in touch with and went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed ourselves as much as possible. Great location and would love to stay again!
5.0
This place will have a special spot in my heart. We got married at the Branford House in June 2022 and rented this place to host our bridal party (15 adults) for the weekend. It was PERFECT -- plenty of rooms for everyone, two kitchens, plenty of space for getting ready, and guys/girls could be "separated" on the day of the wedding while getting ready. We got married on Friday and spend all day Saturday utilizing the kayaks and canoes on the property. Our friends still talk about how much fun we all had. Can't recommend this place enough!
5.0
I went to college in the area 30 years ago and my friends and I were looking for a weekend reunion/retreat.
The location to The Fisherman Restaurant and coastal walks is ideal. The premises is as advertised, clean and the beds are comfortable. The space is ideal for group hangs and private/independent time.
Tom was responsive and available through the entire process.
Highly recommended, this is an ideal place to stay if you’re looking to spend time in the New London, Groton, Mystic and surrounding areas.
5.0
This house was PERFECT for what I was looking for. I had 20+ people over to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was a fantastic time. There are so many bedrooms, lots of living spaces (2 full kitchens in main house and 1 in the guest house), space for everyone to hang out and play games, a beautiful view, and communication with the host was very easy and positive. We didn’t utilize the water sports or beach because it was March but all of my guests said they would love to book this property in the summer months. 10/10!!
1.0
First Off, I would like to say this review is soley about our experience with the owner. Due to significant Adverse Weather, our trip had to be canceled ( We booked only 12 days prior to check in hoping to avoid this.)
Secondly, based on the last response to a one star review, he will most likely flag me, This review is worth it if I can help anyone.
Communication from day one was extremely sparse with long gaps in between. We were planning to travel with young children, elderly, as well as one end stage CA gentleman and this was to celebrate many important milestone/birthdays.
We notified the Owner Tom two full days prior to our arrival about the concern with an impending storm. We politely asked for the possibility of a partial refund or even a credit to re-book in the future. We waited patiently for 30 hours and another unanswered message before finally getting a curt response. There was no compassion, no negotiation or even consideration for circumstances. This was a cold off/prime season weekend in March, and the house had not been rented as of the week prior nor any weekends soon thereafter.
I spoke with a friendly VRBO agent, explaining it was well within the realm for a host to provide a complete or partial refund if they wanted to. I tried to reason with him. Again even asking for a credit at least for the exorbitant cleaning fee, after another long wait he replied that it would be "unfair" to cancel the cleaning person. Typically, you dont pay for a service you no longer need. this was his answer when i questioned him
"BTW. This was a huge weekend at Mohegan Sun with the Big East tournament, and the big MMA fight. We would have rented this weekend 10x over if you had cancelled 2 months ago. You just have to follow the rules."
IT WAS STILL AVAILABLE 12 DAYS PRIOR! As well as multiple other similar vacant properties in the area for that timeframe.
We are lucky enough to be good friends with a manager at Mohegan and this was actually a lie, there was no MMA fight.
Our business would go under if we ever treated our customers with this much lack of compassion.
He can bash/bully and call me names all he wants but the fact of the matter is I don't outright expect our money back but offered multiple other options and there was no level of respectful customer service that's for sure!
5.0
Where to start… the property was absolutely amazing. The family had such a blast. The home was just perfect. Mike, was so accommodating and made sure that our family weekend was nothing short of amazing. Thank you Mike. Definitely looking forward to utilizing this property again and again for all family functions.
5.0
Lots of space for everyone with quiet spaces if needed. Great walks along the coast and a short ride to lots of things including mystic. The common room was big enough for all to gather and eat and play games and there were two more kitchens and common spaces. The owners and managers were good communicators and the place was well stocked.
4.0
In some ways it was perfect for us because we had various families - some of whom had children.. The lawn was great for football and soccer. One of the room is bizarre, but the folks who stayed there didn't complain.
5.0
The owners of this property were very kind, and very easy to work with. The property itself was beautiful and fit our big group comfortably. I will definitely book again in the future!!
5.0
My friends and I had a great weekend at this beautiful property. Communication with the owners, Tom and Christine, was prompt and helpful and the property manager, Mike, was very helpful. It is an easy Uber ride to the casino or Mystic. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
5.0
Amazing property for large groups! House is perfectly decorated and stocked for a beach location. The beds are extremely comfortable. The rest of the furniture is almost brand new and in great condition. During our stay, new heavy dury kitchen chairs were delivered and installed by the owner, Tom. I loved the fact we had private areas across the property but could still congregate as a whole group in one area. Another excellent amenity is that there is water for the surplus of paddle boards and kayaks. At night we used the fire pit area. The owners were so responsive and we would definitely stay again.
5.0
Plenty of room to cook, sleep, and hang out. It rained for the weekend we were there but there was still plenty to do within 15 minutes drive. Easy walk to the Fisherman restaurant. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
Would definitely book here again. Thank you for a great weekend!
3.0
The house is a little worn but was comfortable for our large group (12 adults, three little kids and a nanny). The main problems were that a lot of the furniture was worn (in one case to the point of being dangerous) and that because it was split into three distinct properties there wasn't one area big enough for all of us to gather comfortably (although we made it work).
5.0
Great Family Reunion
We had 13 family members from all over the world stay at this place… It was perfectly comfortable for all of us. There were numerous kayaks, paddle boards and bikes available, and (with 5 teenagers) they were used every day by our family!
The only negative comment is regarding the kitchen on the main floor…It is extremely small and almost no cabinet space to store cereals, snacks, canned goods, etc…We had to use the end of the kitchen table to store these items. That issue should be addressed because only large groups would rent this home…
The location is wonderful with tons of things to do in the area. Our family had a wonderful time at this home.
4.0
GLP BEACH AREA
Great location. House is a bit quirky but overall nice. Bedrooms are a bit small and it would work better if they had more twin beds.
5.0
Perfect family vacation
We had 22 family members ranging from 6 to 78 years old. The location and accommodations were exactly what we needed for a wonderful waterside vacation. The Groton/Mystic area has so much to do. The best part of the property was the addition of the kayaks and paddleboards. They were used a lot. The small guest house was definitely that - small. The king sized bed was way too big for the room it is in. Made for some challenging acrobatics, but we made it work. We had some plumbing issues in the main house that were fixed eventually, but the manager did his best to address any problems. The one suggestion we would make is to have a welcome/instruction book as we've had in other properties we've rented through VRBO. It would really have helped.
4.0
CT is a well-kept secret summer escape
The location is in a rather busy marina, so traffic is rather constant. The home is separated into upstairs living & downstairs living. The guesthouse is also separate…there are 3 full kitchens. In the guesthouse, the beds fill up the rooms so much so that one can barely get around them.
All in all, the 19 of us had a wonderful time. We loved the beach concert so much!
We had some issues w/ the house, but Tom was very accommodating in resolving our issues.
Beautiful area w/ lots of activities.
5.0
Had a great time at this property! Location was great and the owner were very responsive. The beaches were very nice!
5.0
Memorial Day
Had a great time at this property! Location was great and the owner were very responsive. The beaches were very nice!
5.0
Lovely and convenient spot
We enjoyed it very much.
4.0
I rented this home over Labor Day Weekend with nearly 20 friends (in our late 20s). We loved hanging out by the fire pit, playing cards at the massive table, and taking group paddle board & kayak trips. It’s just a couple minute walk to a larger beach with volleyball courts, walking paths and more! The home was a good spot to just relax and be with good people. The only disappointing thing was one of the pictures made it look like there was a large yard, but it’s actually the neighbor’s yard and we didn’t have access to it — so just set that expectation. Otherwise, highly recommend!
4.0
Fun place to gather!
I rented this home over Labor Day Weekend with nearly 20 friends (in our late 20s). We loved hanging out by the fire pit, playing cards at the massive table, and taking group paddle board & kayak trips. It’s just a couple minute walk to a larger beach with volleyball courts, walking paths and more! The home was a good spot to just relax and be with good people. The only disappointing thing was one of the pictures made it look like there was a large yard, but it’s actually the neighbor’s yard and we didn’t have access to it — so just set that expectation. Otherwise, highly recommend!
5.0
Perfect for family time
The house has ample amount of space that is very clean. Perfect place to stay with family and friends for the weekend of my daughter wedding. The beds were really comfortable and the decor was homey. Great location, close to Mystic and all it has to offer in the fall.
5.0
Can’t say enough great things! Absolutely an amazing property!!! House is beautifully decorated with all the amenities to keep you comfortable. Layout is great with three separate living spaces but flows together so wonderfully. Location is fantastic! Access to the water with tons of paddle board and kayaks (tons of lifejackets too). Nice fire pit area with folding chairs and picnic table overlooking the water - had tons of firewood stacked on site (sooo easy! Thanks!) HUGE outdoor picnic table on patio and TONS of room for parking. Seriously loved everything about this place!!!! Hope to make this a reoccurring visit location, thank you again for everything - you made our reunion unforgettable!
5.0
Absolutely amazing!
Can’t say enough great things! Absolutely an amazing property!!! House is beautifully decorated with all the amenities to keep you comfortable. Layout is great with three separate living spaces but flows together so wonderfully. Location is fantastic! Access to the water with tons of paddle board and kayaks (tons of lifejackets too). Nice fire pit area with folding chairs and picnic table overlooking the water - had tons of firewood stacked on site (sooo easy! Thanks!) HUGE outdoor picnic table on patio and TONS of room for parking. Seriously loved everything about this place!!!! Hope to make this a reoccurring visit location, thank you again for everything - you made our reunion unforgettable!
5.0
This property was perfect for our family vacation. Ages 16 to 81 there was more than enough to do. Ride bikes, go for walks, visit the beaches but I think the best was the kayaks and paddle boards that were available. Tom was respondent when we had questions and Randy was on hand if we needed anything. The houses were spacious and perfect for either being together or needing alone time. Would definitely rent this property again. Thank you Tom.
5.0
2021 Family Vacation
This property was perfect for our family vacation. Ages 16 to 81 there was more than enough to do. Ride bikes, go for walks, visit the beaches but I think the best was the kayaks and paddle boards that were available. Tom was respondent when we had questions and Randy was on hand if we needed anything. The houses were spacious and perfect for either being together or needing alone time. Would definitely rent this property again. Thank you Tom.
5.0
Our family often rents accommodations for large groups and this find was outstanding! Tom was wonderful to work with and didn’t tire of all my questions. 😆 The photos on the website are accurate. The decor is fresh and updated and all areas were well stocked. The 1st and 2nd floor of the main house, as well as the cottage all have separate entrances and kitchens and sitting areas. I wondered if our group would feel too separated but it worked out really well since we had young children that napped, early risers, late night singles, etc. We enjoyed a campfire every night and all the wood was supplied. We especially loved the paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes and made use of them all. We are all familiar with the area so visited the aquarium, Sift bakery, Fords lobster and enjoyed the first concert of the season at Esker Point. We swam at the beach, played tennis and pickle ball, walked in nearby Noank, some of the guys chartered a fishing trip and everyone commented on the wonderful time and accommodations. There was ample parking and although the marina is right there, it was only quietly used and didn’t bother us. We loved the large outdoor picnic table too. We all would recommend this rental for a wonderful experience! Thanks for the great memories!
5.0
Great house for a big crowd!
We had a wonderful family gathering at this nicely appointed home! There were 24 of us, ranging from 20 months to 91, and we actually fit quite comfortably! Having the guest cottage for the family with the baby was great, and the first floor bedrooms in the main house were perfect for the older crowd. I can’t stress how much fun it was to have so many kayaks and paddle boards at our disposal every day! We also enjoyed eating outside on the huge picnic table. We brought a kiddie pool and tent for shade, which fit nicely in the side yard, and also used the fire pit. The bugs could get pretty bad so bring your repellent if you plan to sit out at night. As others mentioned, there is a working Marina alongside the house. This didn’t bother us and it was actually convenient to have a large parking lot for all our cars. Tom was easy to reach and the house was clean! Highly recommend, especially for a big crowd!!
5.0
Family vacation
Our family often rents accommodations for large groups and this find was outstanding! Tom was wonderful to work with and didn’t tire of all my questions. 😆 The photos on the website are accurate. The decor is fresh and updated and all areas were well stocked. The 1st and 2nd floor of the main house, as well as the cottage all have separate entrances and kitchens and sitting areas. I wondered if our group would feel too separated but it worked out really well since we had young children that napped, early risers, late night singles, etc. We enjoyed a campfire every night and all the wood was supplied. We especially loved the paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes and made use of them all. We are all familiar with the area so visited the aquarium, Sift bakery, Fords lobster and enjoyed the first concert of the season at Esker Point. We swam at the beach, played tennis and pickle ball, walked in nearby Noank, some of the guys chartered a fishing trip and everyone commented on the wonderful time and accommodations. There was ample parking and although the marina is right there, it was only quietly used and didn’t bother us. We loved the large outdoor picnic table too. We all would recommend this rental for a wonderful experience! Thanks for the great memories!
5.0
This was the perfect home to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The home was clean, had a great backyard for relaxation and socializing with friends, and right on the water. Thank you for a great weekend!
5.0
perfect weekend getaway for a big group
This was the perfect home to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The home was clean, had a great backyard for relaxation and socializing with friends, and right on the water. Thank you for a great weekend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Groton Long Point?
The average price for a rental in Groton Long Point is R 10,335 per night. This rental is R 9,464 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks. 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 Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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