Any tips for Water's Edge, CT?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Going for a fall getaway - any tips in terms of unit location (we have a queen and a sofa bed, 1 bedroom), things to do in the area (no kids, more interested in restaurants, art galleries, antiquing). Is the spa any good?

TIA

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Nothing to offer but interested in your experience.
30 minutes to casino with fab restaurants and adult entertainment. Near Mystic Seaport with interesting shops. Aquarium is cool
Nice Red Door Spa at the Marriott at exit 88

[scootr5 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scootr5]

I haven't been in a few years, but the Chowder Pot in Branford is a decent casual seafood place. Mystic Seaport is pretty neat, and the maritime art gallery there has some neat stuff.

I'm not sure how much would still be open, but you can take the ferry from New London out to Block Island. The lighthouse out there is pretty cool, and there are several shops in the dock area. They have several taxis that run tours.

[suskey Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close suskey]

Let us know how it is. Its driveable for me. Have fun!

Susan

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Ok, I think we are going to ditch the car and train it up there so will be somewhat trapped at the resort. I will report back

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

try to get a back high room, Spa was great but it will cost you Restaurant there was up class, BTW we renewed of vows there after 25 years, Could not have asked for better

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

try to get a back high room, Spa was great but it will cost you Restaurant there was up class, BTW we renewed of vows there after 25 years, Could not have asked for better

Thanks, Frank -- is "back high room" what they call it at the resort?

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Thanks, Frank -- is "back high room" what they call it at the resort?

Not sure what they call it, The back of the resort is where the water is, But try not to get the side tops. If I recall there are high trees there

[mpumilia Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mpumilia]

I wouldn't do that! You need a car there to get around. I would go nuts if I was trapped at that resort- especially off-season. Unless you are content to just use the indoor pool and gym every day and eat at he subpar restaurant with poor service.

The Chowder Pot is good. There is also an Italian restaurant down the road- forget the name of it.

Haven't been to Water's Edge in many years. My parents used to own there. The Marlbourough Country Barn in Old Saybrook was always a place I went to for country pieces.

As the others have stated- you can go to the casinos, Mystic seaport and aquarium, Block Island. Also- the Gillette Castle. Take a ride down the Connecticut River. Essex is really a nice place to visit where you can take the boat from.

Best to get a condo facing the LI Sound- top floor-unless you have issues with stairs.. One of the buildings is closer to the water and the outside pool. The one next to the restaurant is noisy with dishes clanking and garbage nearby- unless they did something about it now.

Lots of weddings held here which can make parking difficult in summer, but might be ok this time of year.

Rte 1 is usually nothing but traffic, but might be a bit better now during this season.

The units are ok for a couple. The kitchens are efficiency. Full fridge- microwave and 2 burners. Limited supplies. No oven. My parents had a loft unit- so there were 2 twin beds upstairs and also the sofa was a pull-out.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I think you need to rethink the car.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I wouldn't do that! You need a car there to get around. I would go nuts if I was trapped at that resort- especially off-season. Unless you are content to just use the indoor pool and gym every day and eat at he subpar restaurant with poor service.

The Chowder Pot is good. There is also an Italian restaurant down the road- forget the name of it.

Haven't been to Water's Edge in many years. My parents used to own there. The Marlbourough Country Barn in Old Saybrook was always a place I went to for country pieces.

As the others have stated- you can go to the casinos, Mystic seaport and aquarium, Block Island. Also- the Gillette Castle. Take a ride down the Connecticut River. Essex is really a nice place to visit where you can take the boat from.

Best to get a condo facing the LI Sound- top floor-unless you have issues with stairs.. One of the buildings is closer to the water and the outside pool. The one next to the restaurant is noisy with dishes clanking and garbage nearby- unless they did something about it now.

Lots of weddings held here which can make parking difficult in summer, but might be ok this time of year.

Rte 1 is usually nothing but traffic, but might be a bit better now during this season.

The units are ok for a couple. The kitchens are efficiency. Full fridge- microwave and 2 burners. Limited supplies. No oven. My parents had a loft unit- so there were 2 twin beds upstairs and also the sofa was a pull-out.

Can not get better info than above, Good enough to place in the reviews area if you want to copy and paste it there

[mpumilia Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mpumilia]

I do not see the Reviews area on the site.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

I think Frank broke it.

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

ditto on the need a car....

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I do not see the Reviews area on the site.

http://www.timeshareforums.com/forum...eshare-Reviews