Friends & family gather - waterfront contemporary home \"The Salty Rabbit”
About this house rental
Located in Niantic, this charming house for $743 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Welcome to The Salty Rabbit - a spectacular contemporary home inspired by global travel and seaside living. Nestled between a salt pond teeming with birds, ducks and crabs and gorgeous Niantic Bay. The home is surrounded by rose bushes and sea grasses that shelter wild rabbits and white tailed deer. Relax with water views from every room and one house away from the private beach association, to which you and your guests will have access. The private beach, only open to surrounding homes, is sandy, beautiful, and quiet. No crazy parties and beer coolers on the beach here, this is tranquility at its finest. Terrific swimming and sunbathing in season, and beautiful quiet walks and bike rides around the flat neighborhood all year round. Bring your kayak, sunfish or giant unicorn float as they can be put in at the launch next to the beach. The Salty Rabbit is an idyllic spot to connect for a weekend with friends or family, celebrate a momentous occasion, or to rent for a week, a month or a season. Multi-month/short term lease available. Escape your covid surroundings and work remotely from paradise! Note that while the home is waterfront, we have large jetty boulders in front so a 45 second walk to the beach is required for sandy beach access. Another small private beach is on the other side of the house and is a separate beach association. We are able to walk there and pick shells, but it is not technically ‘our beach,’ though association members have access to it from paths on the side and in front of our property. The outdoor shower is secluded, and wonderful for a post beach cleanse. Home Description: 1 huge primary suite, The Aviation Room, with king sized bed and cable tv on the smart Samsung 8. Wake up to the sunrise from the bay window and watch the seagulls play each morning from the glass French doors that open to the balcony. Out on the balcony, sip coffee on the 2 reclining lounge chairs. Primary suite has a walk-in closet, laundry room and large bath. Primary bath has a glorious spa tub for 2 and spacious shower with four shower heads. Enjoy the towel warmer on the wall. 2 additional bedrooms are up a very short stack of stairs on the other side of the house. The Seagull Room has two twin beds and a small vanity. Relax with pond view from the back window and small ocean view from the side window. The Whale Room bedroom upstairs has 1 queen sized bed, a writing desk and a rocking chair. You have beautiful pond views from the window in this room. Both bedrooms have full length mirrors and wall mirrors for getting ready and doing hair and make-up. The upstairs rooms share a bathroom with tub/shower and lots of beautiful Turkish terrycloth towels. Lounging and entertaining space include a library room with books and games. A huge living/dining space with a dining table for 8 and 2 love seats near a gas fireplace. These are open to the kitchen for easy entertaining. The kitchen, which we dream of updating, has older but working appliances, including two wall ovens, an electric stove, a microwave, a drip coffee pot, a chemex, an electric tea kettle, a french press, a single serving old school stove-top espresso maker, and a dishwasher. Lots of terrific counter space for baking, food prep, and serving. A good spice cabinet, coffee, tea, and sweeteners are always there for you to use. We have dishes, glasses, and barware for 8. Large windows with ocean views are all around. Off the living room is the TV room with a large sectional couch and 70” smart tv with streaming cable. Good wifi throughout the house allows for you to login to or mirror your favorite streaming accounts or watch the Samsung TV and basic cable and sports channels. Outside is a large entertaining deck with sitting and dining furniture during warm months. This is the place you have been looking for. Book now – you deserve it! Monthly stays will be discounted. Contact us for special rates for several months. The town of Niantic, or East Lyme, is THE quintessential quaint seaside New England town. It’s so cute that they film movies here. Great food, cute shops, and summer nightlife draw people from all over. It is an 8 minute drive into town. Nearby, enjoy many New England landmarks including Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, and the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos are 20 minutes away. The ferries in New London will take you to Fishers Island (seen from our home) and to Block Island. We are close to the Coastguard Academy, Conn College, Pfizer corporate headquarters in Groton, Electric Boat, and the Groton Submarine Force Museum. The quant towns of Essex with the famed Griswold Inn, the town of Old Lyme with it’s renowned art galleries and Florence Griswold Fine Art Museum, the towns of Clinton and Waterford have great outlet shopping, and there is more seafood than you could possibly ever desire. This is true New England at it’s finest. #saltyrabbitniantic
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Niantic, CT
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
5.0
In short, this is one of the finest homes in which we have stayed. What made this home so special is that it was a "home." We felt like we were stepping into a good friend's home who couldn't wait till we arrived. It was truly impressive, no cookie cutter amenities, everything we needed and much more. Everything was spotless.
The furnishings were well cared for and comfortable, including the beds. Linens and towels were of excellent quality, more than ample dishware, even the spices were plentiful for cooking. The view was wonderful, we were even treated to a sailing competition, only steps to a small private beach and while the weather was cool, it did not stop us from walking along the shoreline. The home is located in a well cared for neighborhood which was blessed with peace and quiet and friendly passersby. Communication with the owner was spot on, clearly eager to treat their guests well. Kiri and Rob could not have been more accommodating. There is no question that we would return when the opportunity presents itself. Thank you for a chance to recharge and gather with family.
5.0
Great time visiting college students for parents weekend.
5.0
Loved loved the house, the location, the amenities! Will be back!
5.0
A group of us (6 adults) were in town for a sailing event at the nearby yacht club and the house could not have been more perfect, from the fireplace on the cold rainy days after sailing, to the front deck on the nice sunny beautiful days. We absolutely loved it!
5.0
We had chosen the Salty Rabbit for my wife and I and our son and daughter-in-law to stay in while attending a family wedding in Mystic over the Labor Day long weeeknd. It was a 30 minute drive away but we were attracted to it because of its location right on the waterfront with easy access to a private beach. Also because of the high rating of the hosts, Kiri and Rob.
That turnend out to be well earned. Everything was as forecast and the entry system was ingeniously simple. The
only problem was caused by the failure of the air conditioning system on the third night of our four night stay. The weather was very hot - mid 90's during the day down to high 70's in the night. Kiri understood how hot it must have been in the house and offered a refund if we wanted to leave and miss the 4th night. Our son and his wife left but we stayed becuase we had plans to sepnd the last day on Block Island and would be coming home too late to close up the house.
Kiri has since offered us a discount if we choose to return at some point in the near future.
Lovely house, decorated with a sense of humour the fits its name. Highly recommended.
5.0
The place was even more amazing than pictured.
The hosts were very responsive. Would definitely return.
5.0
There were four adults in our group and The Salty Rabbit was quite roomy. We didn’t even use one of the bedrooms. The house was very clean and Kiri left us snacks and a bottle of local wine when we arrived. It is beautifully decorated and true to the photos. The house has huge windows and you really feel part of nature there.
The location was amazing. It was very private and sitting by the fire pit at night was the perfect end to the day. It is a very special place and we would definitely go back.
5.0
Beautiful. Clean. Dramatic. Secluded. Water views. Perfect
5.0
It was very nice and the house/ property was gorgeous. The owners were very easy to get a hold of if I had a question, overall great experience.
5.0
We had a great time at the house and the owner went out of their way to return a lost item. Thank you!
5.0
A group of us came to Mystic for the weekend... This house was a bit further out of Mystic than we originally were looking for, but boy am I glad we made the decision to stay here. It is so adorably appointed, with little decorative touches everywhere. Very tasteful. They had a really nice bunch of treats for us to enjoy, the popcorn was especially delicious. The master bath was fantastic with the shower and bath being used by many members of our group. The half bath off the Kitchen was great to have access to as well. The stunning view right on the water was amazing! Thanks so much for providing this home. We hope to return.
5.0
Perfect!!! Clean, comfortable, amazing views, well equipped, and close to town for outings!!
5.0
The property was great, very clean, spacious and the kitchen was one of the best equipped kitchens we've seen at a VBRO. Really top notch property. My kids loved all the little nicknacks and we played old fashioned bingo, which they were delighted with. There are a lot of things lying around, so maybe not the best if you have a tiny child who will grab anything that's not nailed down, but my 5 and 7 year olds were delighted with it. Oh, and the view! My stress level dropped about 10 points just by looking out the window. And then another 10 points when I got 30 min in the giant tub....really, I could go on. Fantastic place.
5.0
This house exceeded our expectations that we got from the already nice pictures, we saw beforehand. Stunning views, very friendly hosts and just a perfect cosy place.
5.0
Fantastic is the word for this property!!
A beautiful home on a fantastic lot with helpful, kind hosts!!
Kiri was so helpful, even suggesting a wonderful local bakery that has gluten free! Wish we could spend every weekend here!
We will definitely be back!
5.0
We had a great time at the salty rabbit. Beautiful views in a quiet neighborhood. Super close to a private, quaint beach, the location was so peaceful and relaxing. Kiri the host is easily reachable and very helpful. We would recommend staying here for a family beach getaway.
5.0
Perfect beach getaway. Spacious well equipped house with beautiful water views. All bedrooms are comfortable. Great indoor outdoor living. Minute walk to the private beach. The owners really make the house have everything you would want on your vacation. You must stay here. You won’t regret it.
5.0
Great location next to the beach. Back deck was fantastic for cookouts and family gatherings. Owners were easy to connect with and handled any issues that arose.
5.0
The owners made us feel special immediately! The home was fabulous, with special touches of personality mixed in with every modern amenity. This is the perfect rental for anyone looking to relax in comfort in a beautiful setting. Also perfect for this looking to swim, fish or shop! Can’t wait to return someday!
5.0
Great Views
A charming waterside house on Niantic Bay. We were hosting our grandchildren and the house was perfect for a seaside family visit.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful stay at the Salty Rabbit! The home is beyond charming! We can’t rave enough about the waterfront views and proximity to the beach. We loved the decorations, ample space to spread out (3 living spaces) and we were not in need of anything! From kitchen to bathrooms, the house has something for everyone: books, games, beach towels, cooking oils and spices. We especially enjoyed the outdoor deck, from outdoor yoga to dining, it was perfect!
10.0
The owners made us feel special immediately! The home was fabulous, with special touches of personality mixed in with every modern amenity. This is the perfect rental for anyone looking to relax in comfort in a beautiful setting. Also perfect for this looking to swim, fish or shop! Can’t wait to return someday!
5.0
Fabulous vacation home with special touches!
The owners made us feel special immediately! The home was fabulous, with special touches of personality mixed in with every modern amenity. This is the perfect rental for anyone looking to relax in comfort in a beautiful setting. Also perfect for this looking to swim, fish or shop! Can’t wait to return someday!
5.0
Beautiful home in a gorgeous setting!
Our family had a wonderful stay at the Salty Rabbit! The home is beyond charming! We can’t rave enough about the waterfront views and proximity to the beach. We loved the decorations, ample space to spread out (3 living spaces) and we were not in need of anything! From kitchen to bathrooms, the house has something for everyone: books, games, beach towels, cooking oils and spices. We especially enjoyed the outdoor deck, from outdoor yoga to dining, it was perfect!
5.0
Absolutely fabulous stay. This was my first time booking a vacation rental, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Communication was excellent. I really can't say enough nice things about either Kiri and Rob, or the house itself. The online pictures don't do it justice at all - especially the master bed/bath (that tub!). The entire property is spotless, fully stocked with everything you might need (and a ton of items I never would've thought of!), and we had such a lovely week. We were local to the Black Point area before moving out of state, and it was so nice to be back "home" for a few days, especially in such a gorgeous house. In fact, we had planned to travel up to Boston for one of the days during our stay but ended up just staying in and playing on the beach instead because it was just so relaxing.
K + R - Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home, it was a wonderful experience!!
5.0
Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely fabulous stay. This was my first time booking a vacation rental, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Communication was excellent. I really can't say enough nice things about either Kiri and Rob, or the house itself. The online pictures don't do it justice at all - especially the master bed/bath (that tub!). The entire property is spotless, fully stocked with everything you might need (and a ton of items I never would've thought of!), and we had such a lovely week. We were local to the Black Point area before moving out of state, and it was so nice to be back "home" for a few days, especially in such a gorgeous house. In fact, we had planned to travel up to Boston for one of the days during our stay but ended up just staying in and playing on the beach instead because it was just so relaxing.
K + R - Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home, it was a wonderful experience!!
5.0
The Salty Rabbit is a special place because it has it all (location, amenities, views, cleanliness) plus character. We wanted for nothing so our weekend was also very relaxing. Highly recommend!
5.0
Special!
The Salty Rabbit is a special place because it has it all (location, amenities, views, cleanliness) plus character. We wanted for nothing so our weekend was also very relaxing. Highly recommend!
5.0
This house was a delight! The weather wasn't cooperative during our stay, but the house had so much to do, fully stocked with games and books and interesting things. The views were really lovely, and there were lots of birds (as well as a few rabbits!) to watch. The house was clean and beautifully decorated, and our family had a wonderful stay. The town of Niantic had some great restaurants, and we recommend everyone check out the Book Barn if you like books!
5.0
Just as the Salty Rabbit was beginning to really work its magic on us we were sadly packing up to return home. What a marvelous home. The beauty and serenity which is there in abundance, was so restorative for us. We could feel the love the owners have for the place and the care for their guests was all around us. We were so glad we could share in that! Hoping we can return someday soon!
5.0
We were a small group of friends who wanted to get together and catch up in a mutual spot-this was the perfect place! Right on the water, so clean, comfortable beds and even some welcome goodies-thank you Kirk and Rob for a wonderful night!
5.0
Serene Rabbit!
Just as the Salty Rabbit was beginning to really work its magic on us we were sadly packing up to return home. What a marvelous home. The beauty and serenity which is there in abundance, was so restorative for us. We could feel the love the owners have for the place and the care for their guests was all around us. We were so glad we could share in that! Hoping we can return someday soon!
5.0
A wonderful stay
We had a wonderful time at the Salty Rabbit - it was very clean, has a beautiful and we loved the eclectic, seaside decor. Kiri & Rob were very responsive and we felt welcomed into their home. There was lots to do for an afternoon in Niantic. We hope to come back another time when the weather is a bit warmer to enjoy the beautiful deck and fire pit!
5.0
We visited with my elderly parents for a much needed get away. The home was spacious and comfortable. Great location for early morning walk. Relax on the deck to watch and listen to the wildlife. Homeowners were just a text away. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed.
5.0
Beautiful property with lots to do
This house was a delight! The weather wasn't cooperative during our stay, but the house had so much to do, fully stocked with games and books and interesting things. The views were really lovely, and there were lots of birds (as well as a few rabbits!) to watch. The house was clean and beautifully decorated, and our family had a wonderful stay. The town of Niantic had some great restaurants, and we recommend everyone check out the Book Barn if you like books!
5.0
Great Stay at the Salty Rabbit
We were a small group of friends who wanted to get together and catch up in a mutual spot-this was the perfect place! Right on the water, so clean, comfortable beds and even some welcome goodies-thank you Kirk and Rob for a wonderful night!
5.0
Excellent on all fronts.
We visited with my elderly parents for a much needed get away. The home was spacious and comfortable. Great location for early morning walk. Relax on the deck to watch and listen to the wildlife. Homeowners were just a text away. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed.
5.0
Beautiful views, super comfortable house, thoughtful attention to all the details which would enhance our stay, Kiri and Rob provided us with the best VRBO experience we’ve ever had.
So grateful and so happy we will be back in August!
5.0
Nurturing in Nature
Beautiful views, super comfortable house, thoughtful attention to all the details which would enhance our stay, Kiri and Rob provided us with the best VRBO experience we’ve ever had.
So grateful and so happy we will be back in August!
5.0
The Salty Rabbit
This a nice place to be exposed to the quiet Connecticut shoreline. Winter is a whole new way to experience the water. The house has everything you would want and more.
There are many nearby attractions such as Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, New London, and even right up the street at McClark Point Park.
I want to return in the summer.
Bill B.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Niantic?
The average price for a rental in Niantic is $295 per night. This rental is $448 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Friends & family gather - waterfront contemporary home \"The Salty Rabbit” . 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 Friends & family gather - waterfront contemporary home \"The Salty Rabbit” pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Friends & family gather - waterfront contemporary home \"The Salty Rabbit” ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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