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Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina

Family-friendly holiday home in Niantic with a hot tub

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At Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina

Welcome to your coastal retreat in Niantic, CT! This restored late-1800s Bowstring Truss-style home combines historic charm and modern comforts. Just steps from the beach and main street, it sleeps 6 with 3 upstairs bedrooms and a ground-floor office/library. Every decor piece invites you to uncover the mysteries of its original builders. Relax in the lush backyard with a hot tub, firepit, and stone patio. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is also the added benefit of a BBQ! Located in a vibrant, safe community with year-round festivals, it’s your perfect getaway!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,117 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please set the thermostat in the living room to 68 in winter and 72 in summer
Hot tub towels: please place them in the lower bin inside the laundry closet
For all bathroom linens, please leave them hung up and not on the floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests are not permitted to park vehicles or trailers on the street. 2hr parking is in effect. There are six off street spots in the driveway.
Use of the hot tub or any propane devices on the property is at the risk and liability of the primary renter.
No other persons may be allowed on the property without prior written consent.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dog must be in a crate when owner is gone

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Niantic is home to this holiday home. Mystic Seaport and Hempstead Houses are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Travelling with kids? Consider The Book Barn, or check out an event or a game at Waterford Speedbowl.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Amtrak Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tumbleweeds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • McCook Point Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 19 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Belles Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪374 Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Llorona - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina located?

This family-friendly Niantic holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tumbleweeds, Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. The Book Barn and Amtrak Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

This home was amazing! We stayed here for most of the week so we could participate in USCGA graduation activities. The home had everything we could possibly need (including a diffuser for my curly-haired daughter). The labels in the kitchen made it super easy to find and put things away. We enjoyed chatting at the fire pit and warming up in the hot tub after a very chilly graduation day. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Greate place to stay. They thought of everything. Very east to work with the owner. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bow House is great! The home was very clean, well-stocked with everything that you needed, and very close to the strip in Niantic - easy walking distance. The hot tub and fire pit were great and we would certainly stay again.Finally, all of the cupboards and cabinets were nicely labeled which made finding pots, pans, towels, knives...EASYThe Bow House will not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dinaz i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty house in great location!

We just returned from a lovely long weekend at the Bow House. The home is even lovelier in person than in the pictures, charming down to the last detail. It is spacious, comfortable and very clean. I appreciated the little touches such as providing not just hand soap, but also shampoo, conditioner, dish soap a new sealed dish sponge, laundry pods etc. Location is great, the town is very cute with great cafes, shops and ice cream shops, just one block from the water. Easy drive to Mystic. Markus was extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christoohey1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our recent stay at the Bow House exceeded expectations.We were in the area for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Family weekend. The Bow House is located in the small coastal town of Niantic. The house is one block from the water and walking distance to many restaurants, bakeries, ice cream shops, etc. We loved the location!!The house itself is beautiful, spacious, spotless and very thoughtfully equipped. Everything we needed was provided (shampoo/conditioner/soap/paper products/laundry pods/etc..) The pictures do not do the property justice. Additionally, there is a firepit and hot tub in the fully fenced rear yard! Everything about our stay was amazing.The host, Marcus, was very responsive and easy to work with.We hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025