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Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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This house is located adjacent to the Mystic Seaport Museum Shipyard.
There are 4 bedrooms. This is the Captain`s Cabin. Located on 2nd floor.
Furnished as a charming New England Sea Captain’s home.
The river is an integral part of this location.
The `Sea,` is ever present as we are only steps from the Mystic River.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stonington, CT
  • Place, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown

Experience the best of Mystic at this historic 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a detached guest cottage and beautiful views of the Mystic River and Seaport Shipyard. Built in the late 1800s, the home combines timeless charm with modern amenities. Relax on the front porch and watch classic schooners being restored nearby, or stroll to Downtown Mystic, the Seaport Museum, and waterfront restaurants. The main home offers three bedrooms and inviting living spaces, while the guest cottage includes a private bedroom and bath—perfect for families or couples traveling together. Enjoy authentic New England beauty in the heart of Mystic.

Guests have full private access to the main house, detached cottage, garden, and porch overlooking the river. Free parking and self-check-in provided. The cottage offers an additional level of comfort and privacy—ideal for multi-generational stays or couples traveling together.
The most important House Rule is, respect our neighbors and community. Mystic is a quaint, coastal New England town. As hosts, and guests, we share in the responsibility of keeping Mystic a great place to visit, and to LIVE. Honor the noise ordinance. Be the guest that you would want staying in a vacation rental near your home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must follow house rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The most important House Rule is, respect our neighbors and community. Mystic is a quaint, coastal New England town. As hosts, and guests, we share in

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Mystic

Located in Mystic, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mystic Seaport and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Ocean Beach Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Waterford Speedbowl.
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Stonington, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 12 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mystic Home + Cottage, River & Seaport Views, Walk to Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Mystic, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Mystic Seaport. Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport and Mystic River Bascule Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryliz T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Mystic. The location of the rental was great to walk downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay ... the home was clean, well stocked and located right by the Seaport Museum. It was easy to walk to downtown Mystic as well! Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy s.

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

Great Trip!

Property and host were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Great mystic getaway

The house was beautiful and perfect for our Mystic getaway. It was well equipped and made our stay very easy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Wonderful place to stay in Mystic

Great location and beautiful home close to the river and all fun Mystic things - would definitely book again! Thanks for a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Top notch location!

We have stayed in Mystoc 3 times and this was the best location. Property is super clean and unique. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gina p.

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

Girls getaway! Perfect spot!

The house was gorgeous and very clean. Wonderful kitchen and back yard. Great location. We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

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

Wonderful!

The hosts have thought of everything with this property! We loved the comfortable accommodations, the location and communication upon arrival. We kept saying to ourselves "the hosts have thought of everything!" throughout the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Beautiful property

The house was perfect and we really enjoyed our stay. We were 6 women and all of us were impressed with the house. The layout was perfect for our reunion. We loved the decor. Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of extra towels and linens. We are already planning to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., Commack

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

Amazing!!!

What a wonderful house!! Such a calm and relaxing vacation! My expectations of the house were beyond what i thought! So close to everything! Owner was so pleasant and accommodating!! I can’t wait for my next trip in that area, i will definitely stay here again...It was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

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

Flawless rental

Great location - able to walk to all Mystic attractions. House clean and well stocked. Only need to provide food. Nice having four bedrooms. Effortless check out is nice compared to most rentals. Only need to run dishwasher before leaving. They take care of everything else, even the trash. It is like staying at a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim c.

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

perfect spot

charming house. exceedingly well stocked with needed items. easy walk to Main Street and to one of the museums. owner very attentive and helpful. note: bathroom on floor 2 (this is common for many houses here) but guesthouse next to back patio an easy alternative (has full bath). may seem a bit small but we hosted a light luncheon for 25 family and friends and there was ample space. planning one making it an annual event now.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Wonderful New England Charmer

We LOVED this little house. It was super close to the historic Mystic area, right behind the Mystic Maritime museum and so much more. The house was comfortable and so nicely appointed. I really appreciated the little separate unit in the back yard that had a 1st floor bathroom. If we plan a trip back to Mystic, we would definitely pick this adorable charmer again. The host was excellent also. Very responsive to any needs we had. We were able to bring our pups along which was a big deal for us. We only stay were our pups are welcome. 5 stars isn't really enough! Just an overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Girls Getaway

Best VRBO experience ever! Property was exceptional and as advertised. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed or wanted for our 2 night girl’s getaway. Gerard is a wonderful host. Communication was great from the time of booking right through check out. By the way check in and check out process was super easy. And with 3 bedrooms in the house and 1 in the cottage, all 4 of us had our own rooms. Location was quiet and within a short walk to a couple of good restaurants. All agreed that we would definitely book with any of the Great Gull Island Properties again. Thanks Gerard. Jodie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Magical!!!

Just a beautiful home. In a perfect neighborhood. It is thebholidays and Mystic was jumping with carolers and christmas lights. Was perfect. Our host Gerard was amazing, very helpful and prompt with replys. If we needed anythign he was there for us, very professional and friendly. Absolutely loved the house. I actually miss the house and being able to walk the dogs outside and dlwn by that lake. And over the bridge. Just beautiful. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

WE LOVED our stay at the cottage!!!!!!!!

Thank you Gerard for being so wonderful to us. We found our "home away from home" now. We never get to travel because we have had sick parents for years, so finding a place that isn't too far away and that will accommodate my two westies was a godsend. We are very grateful to have found you and this place. It was clean, quaint, fully stocked with everything you could possibly want. Walked into town every day. Beds super comfy too. We will be back next year, so be ready to hear from us! Thank you again! With much gratitude, Linda and Ed

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., Connecticut

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

Absolutely Perfect!

I can't say enough good things about this property. We recently spent a few nights here with our family (and dog, of course) and we had a wonderful time. The place is spotless and has every amenity we could have asked for, including a fully equipped kitchen, smart TV's in all the bedrooms, fresh, soft linens and an abundance of fluffy while towels. My niece and nephew loved the privacy in the detached bedroom with the sleeping lofts. The location was excellent - right around the corner (literally) from the Seaport and a short walk by the beautiful river to Mystic center. Lastly, the owner was fantastic - warm, friendly and responsive. We will definitely be returning. Thank you, Gerard for your hospitality. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest rental property we’ve had the privilege to stay. The location to downtown Mystic and the Seaport Museum was perfect! Every night my husband and I would go outside right before 8PM to hear the church bells from across the lake.The stairs are no joke but there are baby safety gates which was perfect for our 3 under 3!Gerard, the host, was amazing and so accommodating. Thank you for a great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at this property. We went here for our annual girls trip—six friends from college (20 years later). It’s in such a great location, just a 10-minute walk to downtown, on a quiet street. Walk for thirty seconds and you’re looking at the river. The house had everything we needed, and the owner was very easy to get in touch with quickly whenever we had a question. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding.Close to the action.Very near the water.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, great property, very walkable to downtown Mystic. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Great location

The home was very clean and in a great location. Walking distance to a lot! The only negative was the check in and check out times were firm and not flexible. We felt 4pm check in was a little late and 10am check out was early. Very kid / baby friendly, they had baby gates and a high chair at the home as well as a pack and play!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Few days in Mystic

This property is very nice, quaint and walking distance to the museum, the shops on the harbor and a short drive to the aquarium and Old Mystick. It was clean and well stocked with all the essentials. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Cute and convenient

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is clean and adorable. Host was responsive and very helpful! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Fabulous

Beautiful historic property with modern upgrades. Nice private patio and a front porch for relaxing. Right across the street from the historic Mystic Museum shipyard and minutes from the South entrance. Don't miss the Sea View Snack Bar just down the road for great lobster rolls and fried seafood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gerard from Great Gull Island Properties

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We are a boutique, family-owned property investment and management group specializing in co-working spaces, vacation rentals, and academic accommodations. Our passion lies in curating unique spaces that foster creativity, comfort, and community, delivering exceptional experiences for every guest.

Why they chose this property

We’ve always been enchanted by Mystic – the quintessential historic coastal town of New England. Our properties are nestled on peaceful streets, just a short stroll from the iconic Downtown Mystic Drawbridge and the renowned Mystic Seaport. Enjoy the charm of boutique shops, waterfront dining, and maritime history right at your doorstep. Plus, Mystic Aquarium and the region’s picturesque vineyards are just a quick drive away, making it the perfect destination for relaxation and exploration.

What makes this property unique

Our Mystic vacation rentals stand out for their unbeatable location near The Seaport and the vibrant Downtown area. Each home is a beautifully restored historic gem, thoughtfully renovated to preserve its charm while incorporating modern comforts for an exceptional stay. Whether you're planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a romantic retreat, our unique properties provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience.

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