Family-friendly vacation rentals in Waterford

Niantic River Beach Cottage | Waterviews

Kick back and relax in this quiet, stylish New England beach cottage with water views, a private neighborhood beach, an outdoor shower, and a sunny patio for coffee or evening wine. Just minutes from downtown Niantic, you’ll find beaches, cafés, bakeries, ice-cream stands, seafood, boutiques, boat launches, trails, outdoor concerts, and more—all within a short drive or bike ride. Perfect for a romantic getaway, a family weekend, or some quiet coastal downtime. See why guests love staying here!

Guesthouse Farm Stay

Come stay with us on our historic working farm! Relax on the back deck and enjoy views of our 12-acre property and peaceful pastures. For a more hands-on experience, join us for a tour to get a closer look at life on the farm. Established in 1739, our farm has a rich history in agriculture and livestock. The cozy studio-style cottage features an open living space with combined bedroom, living, and dining area, along with a kitchenette and bathroom with a shower for your comfort and convenience.

Babs Place - Groton, Ct

Clean spacious suite in a residential neighborhood sleeps eight. Centrally located. A child-friendly location with easy access from I-95. Private entrance, kitchen, off street parking, patio with grill, washer/dryer set up, and a dishwasher. Short drive to local historical and tourist locations such as CT wine trails, Clyde’s apple cider, downtown Mystic – the Aquarium, Seaport, and Village. Nautilus Museum, Ivryton and Godspeed Opera houses and Garde Arts Center. Decorated for the holiday.

Seaside Rental

Beautiful newly remodeled house just a short walk away from beautiful beaches. Close to shopping, movies, restaurants and many other attractions! Complete with all appliances, complete kitchen, TV, internet. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, Mudroom and Front Porch. Beautiful large yard perfect for games or simply relaxing in the evening at the built in fire pit with supplied camp firewood. So many fun and relaxing things to do all within minutes from this great location.

Ocean Breeze

Bright sun filled second floor apartment in a multi unit building. The apartment has one bathroom , two bedrooms the first with a king size bed and the second has a queen. LIving room, dining room, full kitchen with coffee bar. We are a 15 min walk to downtown shops, restaurants, ferries and train station. The home is minutes from the I-95 and we are a half hour drive of the areas most popular attractions. Note there are stairs and a claw foot tub which may make access difficult for some.

Water Forest Retreat -Octagon

Water Forest retreat is a very private 122ft.² electrified and heated cedar octagon next to a brook on 56 acres of forest with a pond, waterfall, marsh and hiking trails. Cozy up in this quiet comfortable space while listening to Goldmine brook while you sleep. Fire pit, heated outhouse with composting toilet, outdoor dining area, brook, pond and trail head are just steps away. We also have a TREE HOUSE and HIKER’S HAVEN house by the brook. Please click on our profile picture to read more.

EASY BEAT

LOVELY MID 1800'S COTTAGE Located in the historic Groton Bank neighborhood. Close to beaches, casinos, walking distant to EB. Short drive to Pfizer, Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, US Submarine Base and minutes to downtown Mystic. This property is a one bedroom one bath with a single pullout couch in bedroom and living room. Offers a spacious outside lawn with patio. Lots of off street parking. Fenced yard for pets. New Central Air and heat. Washer, dryer, grill and fire pit.

Salty Breeze - Waterfront Cottage on the Cove

Enjoy your stay in this peaceful waterfront cottage. After the day relax on the 3 season screened- in porch or climate controlled sunroom watching the winter waterfowl on the wintery cove or relax in the backyard next to the fire pit with hot coco. Walking distance to Ocean Beach Park, Waterford Town Beach. Within 30 minutes of Niantic, downtown Mystic, Ferry's to Block, Fisher's and Long Islands, by museums, the Nautilus, Mohegan and Foxwoods Casinos, tons of great restaurants

Sunset Oasis 1 @ Ocean Beach: $1Mil View 6 Queen

INSTANT BOOK: Dec 2025 - Jan 2027 = All Open Availability SUMMER 2026: June + July + Aug Weekday Winter Packages Dec - Feb: 4 nights, Mon - Fri $1295 total OR 5 nights, Sun - Fri $1395 total= SEND INQUIRY (Fri & Sat not included, pet fees additional cost) *certain holidays/summer excluded in booking minimums/packages *discounts applied to nightly rate only *we can not combine multiple discounts, yet highest % will apply *if available, also apply 10% non-refundable booking option

Shore Drive - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath/Bunk/Queen Oasis

Stay with us for a relaxing, family beach experience! This is a newly remodeled (2022) home with a spacious patio, seating w/table for 6 and large backyard. Walking distance to Waterford & Ocean Beach, Waterford Beach Park, Eugene O'Neill Theater and Harkness State Park. 15-20 min drive to Mystic, Stonington, Vineyards, 25 min to Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods. Close to the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Pfizer, GD (EB), CT College, Mitchell, USCGA US Navy Base Groton.

Modern & Cozy Beach House - Walk to Ocean Beach

Welcome to our modern and cozy vacation apartment in a quiet community just a 5 minute walk to Ocean Beach! ~Special features~ • Dog-friendly! Fully fenced backyard • Central Air Conditioning • New in-unit washer/dryer • 2 BR w/Queen Tuft&Needle mattresses • Futon and couch both fold into add’l beds • Gourmet kitchen; fully equipped & open concept island seating • Coffee bar w/complimentary K-cups • Patio seating area w/firepit & charcoal grill

Quiet Neighborhood home close to everything

Spacious & charming 2 bed RM APT on the 3rd fl of my home, gives you all the comforts of home while you’re away. We are a quick walk to L&M (Yale) Hospital, Mitchell College, And EB NL Campus. Short drive to the Coast Guard Academy, Conn College, Domion (Millstone) and The US Submarine Base. And if you’re here for fun, we are 1.5 miles to Ocean Beach (borrow our pass for free access) 20 min to Mohegan Sun & 25 to Foxwoods and 15 min to Mystic.