Nestled in the small, quiet Early American hamlet of Pawcatuck, Connecticut, this charming, historic 19th century cottage is close to everything you could want or need for an exciting and relaxing summer beach vacation.
Sitting along the Pawcatuck River with riverside open air restaurants, ( *including the ‘River Patio’ that recently was voted one of the "5 best new restaurants in the USA" in Esquire Magazine's annual competition) kayak rental shops , bike shops, Breakfast cafes and the famous McQuades Market. Pawcatuck Ct, is directly on the South Side of the River with Westerly, RI sitting across a narrow divide on the north side, both within very easy walking distance from one side to the other and a very short drive from the cottage.
There you will find ice cream shops, boutiques and book stores, gourmet restaurants and casual family restaurants, art galleries and The Westerly Music Hall with live performances and theater thru the summer all housed in original turn of the century village buildings.
If that weren't enough you have at your doorstep:
-river fishing and kayaking
-Ct. calm bay beaches within minutes from the cottage
-5 of the very best Rhode Island, South County ocean beaches all within 20 minutes of the cottage
-State Parks and conservation land for camping, walking the easy scenic trails , swimming , boating and fishing in the fresh water
' Ponds'(Lakes)
-Ocean surfing, swimming and fishing along the jetties, clamming and crabbing in the shallows
-'Theater by the Sea' in Matunuck, RI, 20 minutes away
-Farm Stands and Fresh Corn and tomatoes
-2 Fresh off the boat long time Family Run Seafood shops down the street
-Art Fairs
-Art Galleries
-Beautiful Sunsets over the ocean
-Volley Ball and Yoga on the Beach , shell collecting and miles of wide open clean, sandy , uncrowded beach to explore!
CLOSE TO:
-Misquamicutt Beach ( 9 minutes by Car)
-Watch Hill village on the bay and Napatree Conservation Park and raised walking trails along the ocean dunes, antique working Carousel ( 11 minutes)
-East Beach, Charlestown Beach, Ninnigret Pond and Breachway ( 10 and 15 minutes by car)
-Ninnigret Park with tennis courts, swimming pond, walking trails , *Trolls, Summer Fairs and Outdoor Concerts and Night Sky Observatory open to the public on Friday clear nights during the summer for free, public star-gazing ( 15 minutes by car)
-Watchaug Pond and picnic area in beautiful Burlingame State Park ( 15 minutes)
-Mystic Seaport and Aquarium( 11 minutes by car)
-Point Judith Lighthouse ( 30 minutes by car)
-The Block Island Ferry Port ( 25 minutes by car)
-Foxwoods Casinos and Entertainment Center ( 30 minutes by car )
-The new Great Wolf family Lodge and Waterpark ( 25 minutes by car)
-Historic North Stonington, Ct( 6 minutes by car)
-Providence, RI ( 45 minutes by car)
-Newport RI - Sailing , The Cliff Walk, The Breakers , The Newport Jazz Festival ( 45 minutes by car)
-Boston, Mass ( 1 hr and 1/2)
-Westchester, NY and Rockland County ( 1 hr 50 minutes by car )
-New York City ( 2 hrs and 45 minutes )
-95 North and South - ( 6 minutes by car)
//// And best BONUS : No Traffic getting there and no real crowds while being there like you know which other East Coast beach towns we're thinking of //
AMENITIES:
-Whole house Central AC
-High-Speed Fios Wi-fi
-Wide Screen TV
-In house Washer/Dryer
-Brand new bathrooms
-hardwood floors
-Outdoor Shower
-Fire Pit surrounded by campfire log seating
-Flowering garden beds all summer long
-Herb and vegetable garden for guest picking
-Beach Chairs, beach umbrellas and beach mats and blankets at your disposal
