Notes from the host
Private Beach - Slice of Heaven Near McCook Point Beach
Winter: March '24 - Sept '24
BOOK NOW - All Summer '24
*discounts applied to nightly rate only
This Picturesque Waterfront Beach House gives you a true New England experience, with Niantic Bay in the backyard! Home is a single family, two story design. Our newly furnished 5 bedroom and 2 bathroom house allows 12 relatives to live comfortably and lavishly! SLEEPS 10-12 ADULTS IN UPSTAIRS BEDS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT IN DOWNSTAIRS BEDS! Max 12 occupancy!
HOUSE SPACE:
the home is a single family, two story design, 2500 sq ft
80" HDTV in living room
42" HDTVs in bedrooms 2 & 5
bedroom 1 on first floor: full bed, dresser, direct access to full bathroom
bedroom 3 & 4 on second floor: 2 queens and large closets
bedroom 2 & 5 on second floor: 1 queen, large closet, 42" HDTV
full bathroom on first floor
full bathroom on second floor (shower NOT to be used as tub)
all bedrooms and bathrooms have doors w/ locks for privacy
Headboard lamps are part of bed design. The lamps ARE NOT functional
all bedrooms have table lamps
all bedrooms have luggage racks for suitcases
FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET: entire home is wifi accessible, 500+ mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
TV: utilize Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc if you sign in on your own account.
There are 6 mini split AC/heating units throughout home. "AC" can set to 70* max, "HEAT" to 86* max. Bottom bedroom/ kitchen are electric baseboard heat. Thermostat(s) on wall.
keyless passcode entry to house
chais lounge chairs and beach chairs for 12 guests
newly furnished outdoor patio/yard area, seats 12
there is NOT an umbrella on the patio/yard area
spacious open kitchen, dining, and living room area
2 living room couches; ARE NOT pullout beds
dining table seats 8
coffee area seats 4
bar area seats 2
keurig coffee maker (coffee pods, creamer, sugar not included)
complete kitchenware sets for 12 guests: drinking cups, coffee mugs, bowls, plates, forks, knives, spoons (condiments, oil, salt, pepper, chopsticks ARE NOT provided)
12 acrylic stemless wine glasses
basic cookware: pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets (please look in ALL drawers AND bottom cabinets on BOTH top and bottom shelves)
essential kitchen appliances
extra linens and towels
washer/dryer units in home
THE FIREPLACE IS NOT OPERABLE. DO NOT USE.
50 gal water tank (please spread out long hot showers)
we DO NOT provide an outdoor bbq grill at this property, you are welcome to bring your own. USE GRILL ONLY IN BACK OUTDOOR PATIO/YARD AREA, DO NOT BRING UP TO FRONT PORCH. IT IS FIRE HAZARD.
pet(s) ARE ALLOWED at this property upon request at $250 extra flat rate fee, per pet. Unfortunately, beach association prohibits pets from entering beach and ocean. Maximum 2 pets. Pet fee is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
HOUSE MANUAL/RULES:
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD: Please, no loud parties, loud noise, or loud music after 9pm. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OF ANY KIND AT RENTAL PROPERTY; PARTIES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED! YOU WILL BE FINED $750 FOR THIS PARTY VIOLATION AND IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE RENTAL PROPERTY!
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND INSIDE HOUSE! YOU WILL BE FINED $750 FOR VIOLATION!
NO OPEN/ UNCONTROLLED FIRES OF ANY KIND (FIREWORKS, FIRE PIT, CHIMINEA, ETC) SET ON BEACH OR PROPERTY! YOU WILL BE FINED $750 FOR THIS VIOLATION AND IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE RENTAL PROPERTY!
DO NOT REMOVE SMOKE DETECTORS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! YOU WILL BE FINED $750 AND REPORTED TO VRBO/HomeAway FOR THIS SAFTEY VIOLATION!
Alcoholic consumption is prohibited for any guest(s) under the age of 21.
There are 5 CARS MAXIMUM allowed on this property rental. Guests will be able to park 1-2 vehicle(s) in the concrete driveway on left by garage, 1 in front of home, and up to 3 in the side-grass/sand area on right next to fence. Parking in front of garage to RIGHT of home is a neighboring property. It is NOT a parking spot for this listing. Street parking is not available. Cars CAN NOT be blocking/ protruding out into road. Guests WILL RECEIVE parking tickets. Host is NOT RESPONSIBLE for guest parking violations. (SEE PARKING DIAGRAM PHOTO)
Campers, RV's, cargo trailers, box trucks are PROHIBITED as there is not adequate parking.
All Bookings: standard checkin 2pm and standard checkout 10am. Unfortunately, there are no extended checkins or checkouts. We do not have the ability to extend checkin or checkout times. Also, we do not accept trip alteration (dates) once booking is confirmed.
We are flexible with allowing pet(s) upon request, at $250 extra flat rate fee, per pet. This additional "pet fee" will be applied as an additional cost to the booking. This fee covers a separate cleaning service to remove pet hair/dander from the home, sand tracked throughout the home, and also utilization of specialized disinfectant & cleaning agents. We appreciate this advanced notification at time of booking, that you are bringing the pet(s) along on your trip. We understand that pets are just as much a part of the family as people. Although, we kindly ask that you please keep the pet(s) off of the furniture, couches, and beds. Also, please be courteous and properly dispose of any waste when they utilize the outdoor restroom. Any incurred pet damages to the home or its contents, will result in a damage claim to VRBO/HomeAway, that the guest will be held liable for. Unfortunately, the beach association prohibits pets from entering the beach and ocean. Maximum 2 pets. The pet fee is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
Headboard lamps are part of bed design. The lamps ARE NOT functional.
There are 6 mini split AC/heating units throughout home. A $750 fee will be incurred for any (each) damaged unit OR lost/broken remote. Remote for ALL 3rd floor units is located in hallway. Remote for ALL 2nd floor units is located in hallway. Remote for ALL first floor units is located above TV remotes. MINI SPLIT REMOTES: "Sun Icon" for heat mode. "Snowflake Icon" for AC/cool mode. Point remote at each individual mini split unit and use up/down arrows to adjust temperature. Mini split unit will read set temperature on display. ATTACH EACH REMOTE BACK TO WALL. PLEASE DO NOT SET AC UNITS LOWER THAN 70* - SYSTEMS WILL MALFUNCTION REQUIRING SERVICE. ALL units must be running ONLY on HEAT or COOL mode simultaneously and ALL windows must be closed. Otherwise, systems will malfunction requiring service. Mini Splits in AC COOL mode will not have thermostat call to cool when indoor ambient temperature is lower than set operating temperature. "Heat" setting can reach 86* max temp.
Please Note: DURING SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER, MANAGEMENT MAY NEED TO TIE DOWN AND/OR STORE AWAY OUTDOOR FURNITURE TO AVOID DAMAGE. Management may also need to secure and protect back french doors (with boarding). Do not remove french door boarding until instructed by management. All outdoor furniture also is removed/stored away each fall season (by 1st week of November) for winterization, then re-assembled for guest usage in spring/summer seasons (by 2nd week May). This also includes handrail on seawall steps directly onto beach.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE FRENCH DOORS: To Open when Locked (inside) - First, turn the locking knob to the left. Push down left door handle to unlock and open. Next, push down right door handle to unlock and open. To Lock (inside) - First, shut right door then lift handle up to lock in place. Then, shut left side door and lift handle up to lock in place. Lastly, turn the locking knob to the right.
We are available by VRBO/HomeAway message board from 10am - 5pm (eastern standard time), seven days a week. We kindly ask that ALL communication is made through the VRBO/HomeAway message board; to only utilize the telephone contact in the event of a true emergency.
We DO NOT provide on site facility showing(s) and/or walk-through services prior to booking.
We ARE NOT responsible for the receipt or procurement of any guest packages ordered/delivered to home before, during, or after their stay.
We kindly request that the furniture and layout of the home IS NOT to be moved around or reconfigured. DO NOT alter any of the home electronics: TVs, wifi, cable boxes.
TV DIRECTIONS: Use the "tv brand" remote to turn tv on/off. Use the input button on this remote to scroll through various inputs. You can utilize Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc if you sign in on your own account. To use the cable tv option, set tv brand remote to correct HDMI input, for cable box to link to tv. Next, turn the cable button on, on "cable remote" and then press guide. You should now be able to scroll through the cable tv channel listings and select your program.
Garbage cans located outside front door to right on side of the home. Recyclables can be disposed in can. Dispose of all garbage/recyclables IN BAGS, in appropriate can. All cans will be picked up by management.
A $150 fee will be incurred for any(each) lost/ broken fan, TV, or cable box remote controls.
THE FIREPLACE IS NOT OPERABLE. DO NOT USE.
50 gal water tank (please spread out long hot showers)
We DO NOT provide an outdoor bbq grill at this property, you are welcome to bring your own. USE GRILL ONLY IN BACK OUTDOOR PATIO/YARD AREA, DO NOT BRING UP TO FRONT PORCH. IT IS FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT DUMP HOT COALS IN PLASTIC GARBAGE CAN!
Please be advised, this rental property ONLY CONTAINS items specifically notated on the listing page. If you are requesting the provision of an outdoor bbq grill, umbrellas, specific cocktail glasses, serving plates and cooking/baking items, cooking/baking spices or condiments, folding chairs, air mattresses, etc, or any other non-standard item(s) that are not listed, please plan ahead and bring your own. The items that are provided at the home are already above and beyond the standard rental accommodations, so please plan accordingly. You are always welcome to bring any additional items of your liking with you during your stay.
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