It is unlikely that you will run out of things to do in New London, Connecticut. Ocean Beach Park contains the finest sugar-sand beach in southeastern Connecticut and features a waterpark, mini-golf, an arcade and an Olympic-sized pool. If you’re looking to have some fun, head over to two of the largest casinos in the world, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. Mystic is a quaint little village that holds Mystic Seaport and Museum and Mystic Aquarium and shopaholics can look forward to some action in the Olde Mystic Village. Other notable places of interests include the US Navy Submarine Museum, Eugene One’ll Theatre, Harkness Memorial State Park and the Naval Museum Library. New London is the perfect base for your trip, with Boston two hours away and New York City only two hours away by train. You could also catch a ferry and take a day trip to Block Island or Orient Point Long Island. Here’s a list of the best Vrbo vacation rentals in New London, Connecticut, that will help you in planning a lovely vacation!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 19, 2024.
1. Pet-friendly adobe with breathtaking views of the Atlantic and passing submarines (from USD 1080)
Perched where the Thames River meets the Long Island Sound, this pet-friendly Vrbo in New London, Connecticut, offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic and passing submarines. Boasting 8 diverse bedrooms accommodating up to 22 guests, it comes with four bathrooms stocked with essentials. The home offers modern conveniences such as a functional kitchen, washer, dryer, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. It warmly welcomes pets.
Its proximity to Ocean Beach Park, just a four-minute drive, offers beach activities and weekly entertainment. Parking is seamless with driveway and on-street options.
2. Inviting two-bedroom rental apartment (from USD 294)
Experience tranquility in this inviting two-bedroom rental apartment in New London, accommodating up to six guests. Dive into the on-site pool or prepare meals in the comprehensive kitchen. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and relish the comfort of air conditioning. The living room offers a double sofa bed, complemented by a queen bed in the master and four twin beds in the second room.
Explore nearby attractions at Long Island Sound, or unwind in the garden. Situated on the second floor near Downtown Niantic and Mystic, it’s an ideal base for coastal adventures.
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very clean and stylish with everything you neededvery clean and well appointed… we had everything we neededHost:
host gave the best service which should be model all other hostthe owners were the nicest and extremely caring for anything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
this was the perfect place to stay during a trip to new london with some friendslocation was perfect for exploring mystic stonington new haven hartford and new london neighborhoodslocation was perfect for exploring mystic stonington new haven hartford and new london neighborhoodscomfortable beds in a quiet neighborhood to relax or to get some work donecomfortable beds in a quiet neighborhood to relax or to get some work done
3. Spacious and charming home with ocean view (from USD 250)
Here, you have a spacious, charming and fully-equipped, family-friendly home, in the heart of New London’s beach community. This home for rent in New London, on the second floor, is quiet, private and comfortable and boasts a view of the lovely Long Island Sound. The living room is furnished with a La-Z-Boy queen-size sleeper sofa and a long table, chair and a lamp for your convenience. Wi-Fi and all essentials will be provided and you will have access to the host’s private beach, which is located just across the street and can be enjoyed all year round.
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It was cozy and comfortableThe view was beautiful and the private beach was immaculateso the bar is pretty highDawn provided all of the extra touches - from over-sized towels to beach chairs a fully equipped kitchen and even snacks and water in the fridgeThe apartment was furnished with great comfortable bed and sleeper sofaCleanliness:
The place is very inviting tastly decoratedSuper clean and well stocked with many details including use of a full sized washer and dryerVery inviting clean with a distant ocean view and sounds of the ocean wavesEverything was well taken care of and very cleanHost:
That said Dawn has done a wonderful job of providing an extremely clean and well stocked home for her clientsIt really made the trip so enjoyable very easy and relaxing Dawn was so welcoming and provided some great tips on where to eatThey were very responsive to questions that I had and honestly have thought of every detail to make for a comfortable stayshe not only recommended a restaurant nearby but even raved about certain menu choicesDawn even provided some delicious snacks as well as waters in the fridgeRead more reviewsLocation:
My family and I enjoyed a mini staycation at Lighthouse Point Carriage HouseWe loved that the beach was just steps from the Carriage HouseWe are from CT but had never spent much time in the Mystic areaWhile staying at the Carriage House we visited The Nautilus Museum Mystic AquariumMy husband and I were looking for a quiet weekend away and this location did not disappoint
4. Family-friendly home (from USD 233)
This house for rent in New London is the ideal home away from home and is perfect for families, as it can fit up to six people. Feel free to bring your pets along, too! Located near the beach, two blocks from the Thames River, you can easily stroll along the waterfront while watching the ferries, sailboats, commercial fishing vessels and the occasional submarine. It takes five minutes to drive to Ocean Beach Park, too. The house is very clean and well-maintained and has everything you need for your vacation.
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everything* - kudos - from towels and toiletries to picnic suppliesThe house was well equipped and it was good to have a separate dining roomWas a bit further to the beach than I originally thought but not a terrible rideThe air conditioning was very welcome as it was warm during our stayA beautiful and comfortable homeCleanliness:
House was very clean and had all the necessary furnishingand and we totally enjoyed our stayNancy was very helpful and we found the house comfortable and full of character with some fantastic antique furnitureHost:
Nancy was a great host with a lovely homeNancy was very kind and friendly and available for any questions All around a great experienceWell laid out property for a family with small children for sure with clean well maintained rooms Excellent host/owners who left a incredible welcome pack to guide to the house and activitiesNancy was very responsive with any questions we had; she had a binder with every kind of local info and tips you can ask forUsually the owners are home in the property next doorRead more reviewsLocation:
Excellent location to explore the local area and beyondI loved the vintage style of the house and the beach pass was a plusIt was a convenient location in a quiet neighbourhood but convenient for the beach (free access with the owner's car park pass) and a great local ice-cream shop which we visited every dayNew London downtown is less than 10 minutes away and Mystic is a 15 min drive HouseNeed tv connection-otherwise good place
5. Charming beach house in Neptune Park (from USD 400)
Do consider this charming beach house, located in the beautiful and historic Neptune Park. It is just a block away from four breathtaking private beaches and Ocean Beach Park. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms, it can house big groups of family and friends (up to 10). All the bedrooms have televisions, air conditioners and/or ceiling fans. You can also feel the ocean breeze from here and enjoy the smell of the clean ocean air! If you would like to have a barbecue, there is a stone patio and a gas grill. You may also use the beach chairs and canoe found in the garage.
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The home offers a spacious living room and updated kitchenThere was a table in the kitchen and also a large dining table in the dining roomeach room is very largeThe porch was very comfortable to use when catching up with everyoneAnd an all around shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom would be very niceCleanliness:
Home was very clean and had loads of characterHost:
Jane and David were so nice and accommodatingGreat location and historic home was welcoming and very accommodating for my family of boys and visiting friendsI loved working with themlobster rolls and fish & chips Jane and Dave are excellent hosts and always available to answer any questionsThe home has character and is well-worn with loveRead more reviewsLocation:
only a short walk to lovely beachesWe enjoyed the private beach and some great restaurants near byThe Block Island ferry museums and restaurants are just a short ride in downtown New LondonThe location is really pleasant and and easy walk to the beachWe were in the area for a festival that was held at Ocean Beach Park/Boardwalk which was very close walking distance
6. Beach house with private access to Neptune Park Beach (from USD 339)
Looking for a beach house for your next vacation? Here, you have a six bedroom home with a newly-furnished kitchen, two bathrooms and a stone fireplace. The home grants you beach rights on private Neptune Park Beach, a lovely white sand beach on Long Island Sound. The beach has three distinct sections separated by rocks - the first is a diving and sunning platform, the second is a small cove and the third is an open expanse of white sand. From this beach, you will be able to spot a variety of boats and an occasional submarine. Long Island and two lighthouses are also visible in the distance and you can launch a canoe or kayak here.
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an exterminator Gloria's solution was to place ant traps along the countersThe house was beautiful Had more than enough roomThis was fine but there were stairs that needed repairing Instead of taking time off from having renters there (all the modern day amenities2 A non working dining room window AC due to a faulty electrical outletCleanliness:
Very spacious clean and charming Thanks GloriaHouse is close to the ocean which we really like TY GloriaThe house has always been ready for our visit and is clean and comfortableHost:
Gloria was easy to work with and provided us with lots recommendations for the areaWe could not have found a better place our a more gracious hostess Gloria made me smile andMy husband and the other men in our group are all architects and tried to give advicehad ample parking was close to the beach and was family friendlyShe then went four weeks before cashing the check or returning her signed copy of the leaseRead more reviewsLocation:
the Slater Museum in Norwich withThe house is located in a quiet neighborhood and very close to the beachit's a great areaThe private beach is a few minutes walk awayworking distance to the beach park
Treat yourself to a lovely beach vacation in New London, Connecticut today
From the beach and the museum to the casino, there’s so much to do in New London. Pick from our list of top Vrbo accommodations when you plan your vacation to this exciting town!
Furthermore, you’ll find numerous Airbnb vacation rentals available in New London for your consideration. If you’re interested in exploring additional options nearby, there are also plenty of Airbnb vacation rentals in Mystic to enhance your travel experience.
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