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New Bright Oceanfront Affordable Beach Studio!
This place was fantastic! Loved the proximity to the beach, George’s, Block Island ferry and more!! Such a hidden gem and will definitely be back! Karen and Peter were excellent hosts and always responsive if we had any questions. The apartment was so cutely decorated too!

Mystical Ocean View in Historic Stonington Borough
This was possibly the coolest Airbnb I have ever stayed in- the details of this place make you feel like you’re someplace truly special. Sam was amazingly responsive. The descriptions are accurate- that 3rd story spiral staircase is no joke - regardless, I was very comfortable and absolutely loved the setting. Will be back!

Bird's Eye View Waterfront Unit
Thank You Nuria, We had an amazing time we felt relaxed and comfortable from the second we checked in on Friday until we left on Sunday and are looking forward to getting back.

Mystic River Getaway - Walk To Downtown & Seaport!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this charming home. The location truly is perfect - we walked over to the Seaport one day and took many walks into the downtown area for shopping, meals at amazingly good restaurants, ice cream, and bake shops. Anthony and Kelly were wonderful hosts - the home was just as described and their communication was clear and friendly- just what you want from hosts. We couldn't have asked for more and would be happy to stay here again.

New Harbor House Unit B w/Sunset View
This unit is spacious and peaceful and full of natural light. We truly enjoyed our stay and felt right at home!

Lakeside apartment 2.5 miles from Wesleyan campus!
Always nice to stay with Mark and Tina. Wonderful people. Very convenient location for us. Beautiful setting. We keep coming back!!

A Luxurious Retreat in Mystic Ct
Great place! It’s in a beautiful neighborhood. We couldnt walk into mystic but that’s because we had little kids with us. So peaceful and relaxing. Sitting in the back yard was a great way to unwind after fun filled action packed days. My little girl left her beloved teddy bear behind, fran found it, reached out and teddy is on his way home!! Thank you thank you.

"Ashby-Randall": Riverview Getaway Downtown Mystic
So glad I found this spot for a quick trip to visit family. Could walk to everything, bed was comfy, loved it. The design of the space was great, the bathroom shower was great. The furnishings and design were fabulous .
Waterfront house rentals

Modern House with water views at shore beach
We had a great stay at Ana’s home for a night of fun team bonding activities. The house was spacious and lovely with nice views of the river nearby, and we especially loved the giant rock in the basement! Ana was very clear and responsive throughout our stay so everything went smoothly for us.

PRIVATE BEACH: A SLICE OF HEAVEN @ NIANTIC
A fantastic beach house in a wonderful, quiet location, just a twenty-minute walk from all the town’s amenities and restaurants. The house itself offered substantial accommodation across both floors and was exactly as the owner described. Our only small recommendation would be for the owner to provide some blankets around the house. During our stay, the outside temperature dropped as low as 35°F, and although the house has heating, the open-plan living area could get a little chilly. Other than that, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend this property to any family looking to stay in Niantic.

Water front home with lake amenities
We wanted a place to gather with our adult children and 2 very young grandchildren. The layout provided sleep and bathroom space for each family that gave privacy. The open concept living-kitchen space helped us feel like we were together and sharing in the cooking and child care. Even in winter the lake view is peaceful and lovely. Cozy, well equipped, and the lake vibe made this a wonderful family get away. So glad we chose the lake house for our Holiday get together.

True Ocean Front Vacationing - Groton/Mystic
The pictures don't do this place justice! The home itself is gorgeous and the view is stunning. The neighborhood is peaceful and it was perfect for me and four friends to stay the weekend.

Waterfront Secluded Home with Dock
I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Waterfront Lake House
Absolutely loved this location! The kitchen was perfect to cook our own dinner, and the dining room table is absolutely awesome. Love the chairs & bench, along with the view of the tv. Everything that was needed, was there. It was an awesome staycation. Thankyou so much!

Waterfront Salt Pond House, water view and dock
Ames' spot was in an amazing location with beautiful views (and sunsets), great birding (literally from the living room sofa + porch, in addition to the various wildlife refuges nearby), and fun kayaking/paddle boarding from their dock with the supplied boating eqpt. Also a close drive to great beaches, hiking, restaurants, farms, and farmers markets/stands. House itself was great for family (inc. our toddler and her grandparents) and well stocked kitchen equipment was good for when we wanted to cook/bake. AC worked well (including on some high 80s/90+ days) but sliding door screens also nice for the cool ocean breezes. As a host, Ames was proactive + responsive (and even provided a gift card to the local cafe). I'm reaching here for critiques and I think the one thing to maybe add to the stocked kitchen eqpt. is a coffee grinder but overall, would highly recommend Ames' AirBnB!

Absolutely stunning! New water front house
Ume is a very responsive host! The home was very clean & bright and an easy walk to a nice beach & 2 restaurants. The community was extremely quiet. My husband and kids enjoyed the kayak almost everyday! Nice relaxing vacation!
Waterfront condo rentals

Montauk Sunset at your fingertip!
Picture perfect! Newly updated accommodations with all the comforts of home. Extremely clean and very well managed. The view from this place is incredible. The perfect oasis in Montauk. Khrisna was extremely responsive and accommodating in our needs. Will definitely be back again!

Water front, sunsets, sail boats, Wi-fi, birds
John and Cathy are amazing hosts. This was our second consecutive summer stay in their condo and it does not disappoint. The place and the amenities they provide are amazing and they are a wonderful couple who respects your privacy but are there for anything you need. I recommend anyone to stay here and know they would want to return. Thank you John and Cathy for making our second summer with you a fantastic vacation!

Beautiful condo on Long Islands Northfolk
This was the perfect last-minute getaway for my always on-the-go family in need of some quiet bonding time. The condo was simple and clean, the beach beautiful (even in the winter), and Alice and Gasper were very responsive. Would highly recommend!

Gorgeous Luxury Apartment Across from Beach
We stayed the week after Labor Day, when everything shuts down for the season. That was the perfect time to be there for us because we wanted a quiet place away. It would NOT be quiet during peak season, but you couldn't find a better location to walk over to Scarborough Beach. The deck was our favorite part: the view, lounge chairs, the wall making it somewhat private to the street. We were not there in the heat of the summer, so we didn't use the window AC unit. The ceiling fan in the main room, and ocean breezes, kept things very comfortable. Not sure how the AC would work in heat, it's in the middle of the space, but in the hallway connecting the bedroom to the front room. Things to be aware of: the view comes from the 2nd floor, so you will have to go up a flight of stairs to a platform to the 3 units. The bedroom is above the main door, so you will hear people going in and out. The unit very spacious. Bright, comfortable, beautiful sunrises.

Montauk Waterfront Condo w/ Sunset Views
Absolutely wonderful stay and host. I've stayed at dozens of Airbnbs and this is one of my favorites! Doug's place is even better in person than the photos. We were a little nervous taking our first trip away with our baby, but it was extremely clean and comfortable, and Doug was so kind and responsive. The condo complex has a lovely boardwalk for taking walks, and the deck furniture was so comfortable to lounge in and take in the beautiful view. We hope to be back!

Cozy Vacation Villa 5 minutes from Mohegan
My husband and I stayed at Desiree’s place for New Years weekend. The space was beautiful, clean, comfortable and perfect for our getaway. Close to the casino and spa and anything you need. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful Waterview Condo on the North Fork of LI
Such a beautiful condo by the water! Too bad we stayed in November, we would have enjoyed the terrace way more! Mia was so responsive and helpful with my questions prior to the weekend at her place.

Endless Summer Studio Condo w Balcony Bayview
We really enjoyed staying at Lynn’s place! Very clean and had a great view of the ocean from the deck. Lynn was very responsive and made the experience seamless. We would definitely stay with Lynn again.
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70 properties
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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