Private Beach, OceanBeach, Fenced BackYard, Dogs OK & OK on Pvt Beach aft Oct 1

Sunny and Charming 6 bedroom 1910 colonial in coastal, historic Neptune Park is 4 houses away from our private Neptune Park Association beach and 5 houses from the walk-in entrance to Ocean Beach Park. We are 400 ft from the water. From our front yard, the house has a partial view of the water down the street. Our front porch often has a nice breeze off of the water.

All rentals include 2 carload passes to Ocean Beach. The private beach is only included for our 7-night rentals each summer.

The house has 2.5 baths and an outside shower , hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and 1st floor washer and dryer. The first floor has two living room areas, dining room, updated kitchen, and 1/2 bath. Second floor has a full bathroom and 4 bedrooms : (1) 1 queen and hide-a-bed, (2) 1 queen, (3) 1 full, and (4) 2 twins. Third floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bath. One bedroom is walk-through with a TV for kids videos. It doubles as a family room and getaway place for children and teens. The other bedroom has two twins.

We are 3 mins walk to Ocean Beach, 10 mins drive to Harkness Park, & 30 mins drive to the Branford House. All offer seaside weddings.

Coast Guard Parents: We are about 15 minutes from the Coast Guard Academy.
Submarine School Families: We are also about 15 minutes from Sub School and Submarine Base New London.

Lounge Away your Stress on a White Sand Beach.: a lovely white sand beach on Long Island Sound. From that beach you can look out on the open water and see sailboats, ferries, commercial shipping, fishing boats, an occasional submarine or tall ship, 2 lighthouses, and Long Island in the distance. Ocean Beach Park is next door with a variety of attractions. There is a small cove and nature area at the back of the park.

September is the best time at the beach, crowds are gone, and the water is still warm. In the fall, winter and spring, take beach walks on the board walk, enjoy a casino weekend, or Thanksgiving and Christmas away from the city noise.

The Kids Won’t Be Bored Here, and Neither Will You: They can play volleyball, miniature golf or video games at Ocean Beach Park which is just 1 block away. The park also includes a health club, a bar with waterfront deck, ice cream stand, gift shop, nature area, boardwalk, concerts and an outdoor swimming pool. Or visit an 1839 fort at Fort Trumbull State Park which is just 5 minutes away or take a water tour. You can experience live theater at the Eugene O’Neill Theater. Both are about 10 minutes away.

Tour a Nuclear Submarine, or a Real Whaling Ship: In 30 minutes or less you can be at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Mystic Seaport (tour old whaling town and authentic whaling ships), Mystic Aquarium, the U. S. Navy’s Submarine Force Museum (tour a real nuclear submarine and simulators), the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, as well as the many fine restaurants. Or see a baseball game with the Sea Unicorns at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. There are also vineyards located north of Norwich and along the Connecticut Wine Trail. You can also take a fishing, sailboat or dinner cruise and visit a lighthouse.

Tour Mansions of the Golden Era or go Yachting

Tour the grand old mansions of the Gilded Era (circa the Vanderbilts and the Astors) in Newport, RI, which is an hour away. Or experience the yachting lifestyle at America’s Cup Charters. Their Twelves all raced for yachting's most coveted prize, and three won the America's Cup. Participation is welcomed but not required! Get involved in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the sunset on picturesque Narragansett Bay.

COVID Note: Due to COVID-19, we have removed children's games, and toys, We will provide pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes, eating utensils, and glasses that have been washed by the prior guests. There will be salt, pepper, but no spices. There may be sugar. So, please bring your own. You can bring your own towels, sheets and blankets or use ours. The beds are: 2 queens, 5 twins, 1 double which can use queen sheets if need be, one queen hide-a-bed, and one double futon. Just let us know ahead of time whether you are bringing your own linens.