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Built in a bygone era, and completely remodeled, Driftwood cottage is one-of-a-kind. It sits on a private beach with uninterrupted views of the Long Island Sound. Walk down 8 steps, and you're on a lovely, white sand beach. Go for a dip, build sandcastles, read, nap and enjoy stunning sunsets. Sleep to the lulling lapping of the waves. The Cottage has weathered wooden shingles and a deep green trim, and it's bordered by tended gardens on one side and native grasses and flowers in front - between the porch and the sea. The 900 square foot interior has been remodeled and now has a sophisticated open feel. We've kept a few of the antiques, but otherwise the furniture is new.All rooms have views of the ocean and open into the living area and the fully-equipped modern kitchen. It's one level with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. All bedrooms and beds have ocean views. The master bedroom has a queen bed. The other bedrooms have just been redone - more pictures coming soon -into a queen; the other now has a two twins that can combined to make a king. There is a new truly comfortable sleeper sofa for additional guests. The bathroom has a shower and bathtub. There are wood floors throughout, except for the tiled kitchen and bathroom. A short walk down the beach takes you to a nature preserve where there is birdwatching and access to Harkness Memorial State Park, with its grand lawns and stunning gardens. And, behind the Cottage, there is an enormous lawn where you can kick around a soccer ball, throw a frisbee or a football. It is shared with families who also live around this cul-de-sac. If you feel like an outing, you can visit nearby historic towns, like Stonington or Mystic, take a ferry and then bike around Block Island, shop at farmer's markets, attend outdoor concerts, tour wineries, sail, kayak, fish, play tennis or take in a play at the Eugene O'Neil Theatre, a mile away.When you're ready for a day in the city, consider Providence for surprisingly exquisite food, art and entertainment. (We love New Rivers for dinner.) You might also enjoy an evening at Waterfire, bonfires floating down the Providence river in the city center. Or catch the train to NYC for gourmet dining, shopping, and a world class art and theater scene. On the way you could check out New Haven, see the centuries-old Gutenberg Bible at the Beineke Library and eat the best pizza this side of the Atlantic. When you return, you can throw fresh produce on the grill and chill out on your private porch with a glass of whatever suits you. You may even make s'mores over your own bonfire on the beach. In the cooler months, you might enjoy cozying-up around the old stone fireplace after a day of leaf-peeping along Connecticut's riverways. Driftwood is well-loved and cared for, full of happy memories. We hope you, too, make your own wonderful memories here! You may just want to come back year after year!Amenities include:Fully-equipped modern kitchenOutdoor grillOutdoor showerBeach chairs, towels and toysFireplaceWiFiTVIndoor dining tableOutdoor picnic table for lunch in the middle of a beach day or alfresco dinners by candlelightHeatingWasherDryerFree parking on premisesWheelchair accessibleBooksBoard gamesCardsHangersIronHair DrierLaptop friendly workspaceAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Please check with the owner beforehand..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Wonderful for children and families!.About customRules:Minimum stay-While we make exceptions, generally from May-September we require a week's stay-Saturday to Saturday..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking in or near the cottage..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.Please check with the owner about exceptions..

The perfect cozy cottage with game room and 3 queen beds - enjoy everything the CT shore has to offer.Desirable location allows for walks along the river, down to the marina + restaurants, or over the bridge to the Niantic Boardwalk. Launch your boat or kayak across the street - driveway has space for your trailer! Relax after a beach day in the back yard - fully fenced with grill, picnic table + fire pit!Quick drives to Harkness Memorial, BI Ferry + Rocky Neck! ~20min to MysticThe Space:Cozy renovated cottage, light and bright and bathed in sunshine! Perfect for a family or couple's retreat. Desirable area with great outdoor space. Flat, fenced in back yard allows for privacy while grilling, sitting by the fire pit, playing any of the many provided yard games, or relaxing and enjoying a meal. Walk just minutes to marinas to launch your boat or kayak, go fishing, hop on a charter boat, or dine with a water view.Enter the home into the open & spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. The smart TV gives you access to all of your preferred streaming apps. Off the living room is a newly added GAME ROOM with 2 arcade machines, board games, and cards. The game room also has a cozy chair that folds out to a small bed. Bedding provided for another sleeping option (kids will love this, adults may wish to stick to one of the 3 queen bed options). Walk through the living room to the fully equipped kitchen with space for 4 to dine. Off the kitchen is a full bathroom with a stall shower. Spaced out bedrooms allow for some privacy. Fans and white noise machine also provided. Bedroom 1 - Queen BedBedroom 2 - Queen BedLiving Room - Queen Sofa SleeperLinens and towels are provided, but we do have a washer/dryer tucked right off the kitchen - a great bonus for those longer stays!*Please note we do not allow parties and expect guests to be respectful of our neighbors***The shower in the bathroom is a small stall shower. While we consider it *cozy* and it gets the job done, some may decide that this isn't the cottage for them and that is okay!About pets:Pets allowed: limit 1 total.Please keep pets off furniture.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.