Is Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access located?

This family-friendly Waterford holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Amtrak Beach and Tumbleweeds. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

28 May 2025

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Cozy cottage in a great neighborhood

We had a great sisters trip at this home. Everything you might possibly need has already been thought of! Would come back again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

1 Aug 2024

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Beautiful relaxing and so comfortable

This was a wonderful place for a group of friends for a reunion! So well appointed it had everything we needed and the swimming area at the end of the road was delightful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

31 Aug 2024

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Wonderful stay in Waterford

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and clean. It’s such a peaceful place. The cottage is set up for a very relaxing experience. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie R.

3 Sept 2024

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Cottage Stay

This cottage was so lovely and so close to parks and beaches! The neighborhood is quiet and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Thank you so much to the owners! We had a great time!😊

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

16 Aug 2024

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Great getaway for our family!

We stayed at Cat’s house for about half a week and it was just as we expected! The small front room was perfect for my toddler to sleep. The house had everything we needed, was in a great location and Cat was super easy to communicate with. We loved our stay and will be back if we are heading to CT again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana A.

7 Jul 2023

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Cute cottage !

Perfect for our annual family stay! We only needed the property for sleeping accommodations and it did just that. Super cute and clean. Close to town and the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

3 Sept 2024

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Comfort Location and Peaceful

We just loved our time . Beautiful back yard with plenty of places to relax. I loved the screened in eating socializing area . The house is well stocked , clean and located down the street from beautiful Niantic River . We will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

1 Aug 2024

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family vaca by the bay with our little dog

Cozy, cool, well equipped, comfortable king bed in master, larger home than expected, long yard, beautiful community dock and views. We all enjoyed our stay even Belle our little Boston Terrier. Merci! ( Bouchard family from Montreal)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

28 Aug 2023

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Wonderful and Relaxing

The cottage was fantastic, great location and plenty of room for our family. The back outside patio was delightful to enjoy coffee in the morning and drinks in the afternoon ! A short walk down the road brings you to the water. Nice for a swim or to splash around. Watching the boats was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

26 Jun 2023

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Perfect

Cate is an amazing host. Provides lots of welcoming touches (snacks, coffee, toiletries). Cottage is fully equipped and a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

19 Aug 2021

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Wood Street

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were clean and spacious. The neighborhood was friendly and quite. The owner was thoughtful and pleasant to deal with. We will add this to the list of preferred vacation rentals in the Groton/newlondo/Waterford arae.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

4 Sept 2023

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Great Location, Great Host

Perfect location near the water in Waterford. Close proximity to Main Street in Niantic and the amenities of New London and Mystic. Very responsive host. Easy check in. Clean home. Would love to return for more time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., East Granby, CT

13 Jul 2023

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Post wedding vacation

Wonderful location for a post wedding vacation with extended family. The cottage was clean, welcoming and in a fabulous location close to great restaurants, shops and the Niantic Boardwalk. The host was easy to communicate with and very kind. It provided all of us with a nice location to relax, both inside and outside, after a very busy weekend. We all would highly recommend this location and would rent here again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

29 Jul 2023

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Peaceful and Relaxing vacation.

What a beautiful week! Cate’s cottage had everything we needed! The cottage was very clean, bright and cheery Enjoyed 5 beautiful beach days. We walked around Niantic and enjoyed some nearby restaurants an enjoyed delicious ice cream from Cowlicks ice cream store. Thank you! We really enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Doug S.

23 Jul 2023

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Clean and fun house.

We enjoyed our stay. The water is down the road and not visible from the house. Great home layout and good AC units to keep you cool. Excellent communication from the host, too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

9 Jul 2022

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Wonderful Little Getaway

This was perfect for my family of 4 and my parents for a little beach getaway. The house was in a great location close to several beaches and a quick drive to Mystic! The hostess was fantastic to work with. We were arriving a little early and she was very accommodating to our needs! Also gave awesome suggestions for beaches and places to eat which we really enjoyed. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

11 Sept 2023

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Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time at out rental, thank you Cate! The house is clean and comfortable in a great location. We highly recommend this house and Cate. Communication was perfect. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya P.

19 May 2023

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Quaint home and wonderful location

This lovely house was comfortable and clean. The location was perfect for scenic, relaxing strolls, and drives to Niantic and other towns. The garden and common areas were peaceful and cozy. I’m sorry we didn’t have more time to hang out there. All went well and the owner was helpful. I would definitely come back here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

15 Jun 2024

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Beach town getaway

This is a really cute house in a great area. It is a two minute walk down the street to see the Niantic River. You can sit there for hours just watching the boats go by. Very quiet with beautiful sunsets. Also a five minute drive to the cute town of Niantic full of restaurants and shops. The house itself has a fully stocked kitchen, very clean, multiple indoor seating/ relaxing areas and a backyard with comfy chairs for a nap. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle I.

3 Jul 2024

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Wonderful, relaxing stay!

We loved our stay at Cottage on Wood. Cate was a wonderful, communicative host. The house was perfect for our group of six - we took advantage of games and activities in the house, enjoyed relaxing in the front room which got lots of sunshine, and spent time in the spacious backyard. Rooms were cool and beds super comfortable. Everything was clean and accessible. The location was excellent and we loved the 2 minute drive to the boardwalk where we enjoyed lots of restaurants and local attractions; a 20 minute drive to Mystic and the casino which we also took advantage of. A fabulous week and would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne F.

20 Jun 2022

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Amazing cottage at the shore.

This house was a perfect gathering place for all ages. It had plenty of room to spread out, or to find a quiet nook. The firepit and backyard were great settings for some fresh air. The neighborhood was quiet and everyone was friendly. Having access to the beach only a walk away was amazing, and Cate was an incredible host. She was very attentive and provided more than we could ever need. I would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine E.

12 Jul 2022

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A keeper!

What an awesome place to stay! We had a great few quiet days away. Absolutely loved having access to a beach just at the end of the road. It kept my mornings with a 3 year old packed with great discoveries at the beach - we were there during low tide and every day was different! Plus, it wore out my toddler enough to get an afternoon nap in! The condo was well equipped with everything you'd need in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms! I'd definitely not hesitate to stay here again! Thanks, Cate, for making our little vacation so comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J K L., USA, east coast

8 Sept 2021

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Wonderful house and owner!

Cottage-on-Wood really is a gem, as the owner Cate calls it! The house is absolutely immaculate. The kitchen is well-appointed, and Cate was so thoughtful in leaving snacks, and other goodies for our family. The house was more than enough room for our family of 3. The location is great; in addition to the local river beach, the house is within a short drive to many other beaches, attractions, and restaurants. We have been doing a lot of VRBO bookings during the pandemic, and this has definitely been our favorite. The house is so comfortable, clean and well appointed, and then on top of that, Cate is incredibly gracious, helpful and responsive. Everything about our stay was an A+!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

29 May 2025

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Wonderful Girls’ Trip

This was a thoughtfully decorated, calm space that was perfect for a girls’ weekend, but was prepared for nearly anyone. My friend and I went with the goal of exploring the area and the lounge about doing nothing. There were plenty of places to sit around and lovely places outside to take advantage of the sunshine. The property had some lovely amenities like kayaks, but we also just enjoyed walking on the streets close to the water. At one point we opened one of the closets and the host had tote bags with towels ready for the beach. It felt like they had thought of so many little details, it was truly lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

21 Apr 2025

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Wonderful cottage

We stayed here over Easter while visiting our son at the Coast Guard Academy. After staying in New London multiple time, it was really nice to explore Niantic. The house was so cozy and very well stocked. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit. The beach at the end of the road was a quick walk, and my kids loved using the scooter and bikes that were available. Host was receptive and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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