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Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Pleasure Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos

Escape to The Reed House, your home away from home in the charming Pleasure Beach neighborhood of Waterford. With breathtaking views of the shoreline and the soothing sounds of the water, this inviting vacation rental offers the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.

The open-concept living area features a cozy gas fireplace, central air for comfort, and modern conveniences like a washer/dryer and dishwasher. With two spacious bathrooms, The Reed House comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for family vacations or groups of friends.

Step outside to enjoy the ultimate waterfront experience with your very own private dock. Kayaks are available for you to explore the serene waters of Jordan Cove. The expansive 10'x44' elevated deck offers a stunning view of the cove, perfect for enjoying spectacular sunsets or simply relaxing in peace.

The property offers direct access to the beach, which is open to the public and features shallow waters, making it a fantastic spot for families with young children. Whether you're soaking in the morning sun with a cup of coffee or unwinding in the evening with a sunset, The Reed House promises a tranquil and a family memorable stay

Coming to the area for an attraction? The Reed House is close by to Harkness Memorial State Park, Golfing, Mystic, Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Book your stay at The Reed House for a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat, where relaxation meets adventure!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pleasure Beach. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Pleasure Beach and a 2-minute drive from Harkness Memorial State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only and butts disposed of properly.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
A pile of towels & bed sheets can be left in the laundry room.
Empty trash cans into the outside blue container and recycling into the outside green container.
Safe travels home and thank you for choosing our home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
No bachelor/bachelorette parties or any other type

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only and butts disposed of properly.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No bachelor/bachelorette parties or any other type
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Premier Waterfront Home. Best Valued Waterfront Property Area
Premier Waterfront Home. Best Valued Waterfront Property Area

Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Perfect location for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location (very close to downtown Niantic); clean, bright, beautiful home; well appointed kitchen overall; loved gate at top of stairs, rail for bottom bunk and high chair since I have a toddler; owner was very responsive, kind and helpful when needed. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a picturesque setting, secluded and perfect for quality time with family. Great set up for cooking whether in kitchen or on the grill. Beach toys, kayaks, and shallow, calm water makes this an ideal stay for young kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat renter! Great location, super clean house, A host: very responsive; will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Family friendly, responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Love the location and proximity to shopping and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Waterford

Great house - amazing view from deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

This waterfront location is perfect! Host was insanely responsive and accommodating. I would recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star rating tells it all
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay

The house was perfect for our family of four on a vacation back in my hometown. Couldn’t find a better location. Garon was such an accommodating host, everything was super easy. 10/10 and hope to be back again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location!

We had the best time! The house was great and the little bay was wonderful for exploring and swimming. Our kids spent every day splashing and trying to catch stuff with their nets. The area is so nice and peaceful. The host was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/Daughter weekend

We loved the home and location. It was the perfect place to hunker down for the weekend. The gas fireplace made our stay warm and cozy. The views of the water and wildlife were relaxing as we had our mother/daughter time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to visit family in Connecticut

Very nice and comfortable stay. Easy walk to Pleasant Beach and boat launch. The kids had a blast getting blue crabs right off the back of the property. We all loved sitting on the back deck having our morning cup of coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great house! Just the right size for families! Location is great for exploring! Close to New London and Mystic! Garon very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot at Pleasure Beach

Great patio! Loved having easy water access with short walk to beach. We tend to cook more and eat in than some vacationers and the kitchen was well-equipped. We especially enjoyed walking out in low tide and swimming in the little cove. The real beach was a short walk for lovely sand and clearer water. The host was available and answered questions promptly. A great location, close to Niantic and to Waterford.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos are accurate. The area is quiet and peaceful. Kitchen well stocked and everything as described. The kitchen cupboards and drawers don't have knobs to open them so sometimes that was tricky but not a deal breaker.Owner responsive and communication open and easy for a couple of things that came up during our stay. I believe we resolved to both our satisfaction.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot

Nice clean place. Great Central Air and nice comfortable space. The beach and sand bars are fun to explore. It's on a quite dead end with a nice deck overlooking the water with propane grill. The dock is a nice touch, but can't swim off of it. But the beach is a very short walk right next door. Short walk to boat ramp and fishing off the rocks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return guests

Second time for us. Clean, spacious and meant for relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week! The house was perfect for us - 2 families with 4 kids total. The kids loved having a sleepover every night in the bunk bed room. The kitchen had everything we needed for the few nights we cooked/grilled. The beach was an easy 5 minute walk and was never very busy. The cove in the backyard provided a beautiful view and tons of entertainment for the kids (recommended water shoes). Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony & Tori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque

It is suprising and exactly as shown in the VRBO site, comfortable, spacious, with great views and clean. Thank you Garon for opening your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Waterfront Getaway

We normally stay in Niantic for spur of the moment weekend getaways, but decided to go for a waterfront property this time. The house was immaculate, plenty of room, and steps away from a small beach. Sunsets were beautiful, and the whole stay was exactly what we needed to recharge. Garon was friendly, available, and attentive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and comfortable home!

Our stay was great, I booked this last minute as our previous booking fell through 1 day before our stay. We got lucky! This house was better than where we originally planned on staying. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and everything needed. The views are beautiful! We were so thrilled with this visit and would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Stay

Great communication with owner throughout the planning process. House was well appointed and clean. Location was amazing. We enjoyed lots of time out in the cove, on foot and in the 3 provided kayaks. We also loved watching the scenery change as the tide went in and out. One thing to note: you cannot use the north end of Pleasure Beach, a membership is required and we were asked to leave. You must remain on the south end. We decided hanging out in the cove was more fun anyways. Would absolutely stay again.
Outside hoses and showers made clean up a breeze.
Kayaking in the cove.
Sunset from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Deb M.

Great family memories

My family and I enjoyed our stay at Garon & Nicole's home. Everything was up to date and clean with plenty of kitchen supplies. The sunsets and views were beautiful. My family and I also took advantage of the kayaks the owners have as we were lucky enough to have great weather. Thank you, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018