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Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24547 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks

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 6 Stand-Up Paddleboards and 6 Kayaks for your use. That is correct 12. 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.

Property manager

Tom and Christine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 5890 sq ft (547 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Groton, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 7 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spot Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Groton vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Esker Point Beach and Groton Long Point Main Beach. Morgan Point Light is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry T., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Perfect for multiple families. Serene location. Great visit to Mystic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

vianna h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointing
Host was very nice and accommodating upon checkin. The property served its purpose for the amount of guests we brought (15 or so). We had enough room to be comfortable for a few days. However, the house was far from clean. Every bedroom was dusty and had cobwebs in each corner of the room. The bathroom sinks and showers all had mildew/black mold/water stains. The bathroom in the “cabin” was awful. The shower had mildew/mold all the way up the shower curtain. Two guests actually left and got a hotel room because of this. One of the bedrooms in the cabin had water underneath the carpet and the guests in that room had to wear shoes at all times to stay dry. We’re not sure when the last time this house was cleaned, but it was far from clean when we arrived. I’m hoping we can get the cleaning fee refunded, because our guests had to do most of the cleaning. Just my two cents: besides this being a cleanliness issue, this could easily become a health issue given the amount of mildew/mold that was seen. I can’t imagine what we couldn’t see…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Greenville, RI

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, perfect for large group gatherings
My Family and I stayed at this property to celebrate my 50th birthday. There were about 20 of us, age ranges from 3 - 78 and it was perfect for all. We enjoyed the yard by the watersports and bikes as well, beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness
College reunion !
We loved everything about our stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon K., GREAT NECK

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Works really well for a large group of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Baby Shower
We had a family/friends babyshower for my daughter here last weekend. Everyone had a great time! The highlights were: the little private beach that we walked to every day with our 6 littles, the calm cove where we kayaked and paddleboarded every day, the large patio with large enough table to accommadate our crowd for the shower. We had a large crowd (27 adults and 6 kids) and had beds and bathrooms enough as well as space enough for everyone. We used all the kitchen areas and the large parking lot was wonderful. The only negative was that we never saw the property manager and only communicated with the owner. However he was responsive to my messages, which was a good thing. I would highly recommend this property for any large gathering. Thanks Tom!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time and will definitely option for a return stay. The house fit our group of 23 comfortably. We enjoyed family dinners on the large picnic table and a nightly bonfire by the water. Our kids ranging in age from 3 to 21 enjoyed boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, biking, and many other things that the house and area had to offer. Mike and Tom were very responsive and took great care of us during the week. I highly recommend this house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy R., Turners Falls Massachusetts

Great for large gathering
Look no further if you want a large place to gather, Lots of room, space and the kayaks and paddle boards are a bonus. However the properly could use a little TLC, main floor sink faucet leaked as well as the upstairs bathroom shower. The outside furniture was sparse, many broken, only 4 nice chairs. The umbrella for the table was broken and without it you had a lot of sun. As for the outside bath is was definitely not usable. Note this property is at the marina, so there is plenty of parking. It is a 10 minute walk to the beach. All in all it’s a good place for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrienne N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible rental
The house was infested with ants. On the first day after sitting on the couch for a short period of time i had ants crawling on my head. I found ants crawling on me in bed. They were everywhere in every room. It was terrible. We discovered mice droppings all over the kitchen counter. We saw a mouse in the kitchen. The dishwasher was falling out of the cabinet. This was our worst rental ever and we have been using VRBO for many years
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Large Families
We had 3 seperate living areas, which was perfect for our large group. With 2 full kitchens in the main house plus a full sized refrigerator and storage in the cottage, we were easily able to store food to feed the 20+ members of our family. We loved the paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, firepit and bbq grills. The layout of the house is so cool with very comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. The crazy uncle bedroom was used by (you guessed it) a crazy uncle, who enjoyed being close to everybody but still having his own personal space. With 12 kids between 1 month and 11 years old, it still wasn't crowded. We gathered in the living room at night for movies and stories. It was great being located right by the water and near a beach where they give free concerts. They're was plenty of free parking for the 6 cars, including 2 full sized extended SUVs. Our host was responsive and kind. Tom made everything very easy. The only drawback to our stay was that the house was not well cleaned. The downstairs refrigerator in the main house was noticeably soiled. There were mouse droppings all over the ledge in one of the bedrooms. We found a dirty diaper in a bedroom trash can. We got cleaning supplies and re-cleaned the house. Also, watch out for the mosquitos. Especially after the rain, they are pretty bad, so make sure you have plenty of repellant. Overall, a wonderful stay and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great stay at Groton Point! Perfect location within walking distance to public beach with pristine Volleyball Courts, and excellent Restaurant. Paddle boards and kayaks were a great addition for our team outing. Looking fwd to another visit soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hood for large families
Good place take a large family. Cute nearby towns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family property
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Lot's of sleeping area but lacked table settings and drinkware to service the number of people sleeping there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Vernon Rockville, CT , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot
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 !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday party
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asha V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to RELAX!
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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele-Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family Vacation
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a group!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental & host!!
Awesome stay in Groton and Tom was a great host! We had planned an overnight back in February for a show we had tickets to at Foxwoods casino, but we had to cancel the week prior due to a family emergency. Tom was super accommodating and allowed us to change to a later date, so we rebooked for in April and planned a surprise birthday night there for my mother’s 60th birthday. It ended up being perfect!!! One of the best things about the house was that there were enough beds for the whole family to stay over (we had 16 adults and 4 kids) and the beds were very comfortable! The views on the water were absolutely breathtaking and we enjoyed having cocktails out on the deck. There is also a massive picnic table outside that fit us all and a fire pit with a ton of chairs. We were always able to be together in one big group which was really nice. Overall the house was amazing and Tom was easy to work with. He was very responsive and I appreciated his flexibility with the rebooking. He was in the area the day we checked in, so we actually were able to meet him in person at the property and he is a great guy! Definitely recommend this property and will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carli R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Weddings!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and wonderful stay
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023