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The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living room with Roku and DVD player and complimentary DVDs.
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Groton, CT
  • Place, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Olde Mistick Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Office/bed

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️

Come enjoy all of what Mystic has to offer! Conveniently located at the northern tip of the Mystic River, you'll have quick access to local attractions. The famous Olde Mistick Village is under two miles, the Mystic Seaport Museum is within three, and historic Downtown Mystic is a 3-mile bike ride away along scenic River Road. Whether you want to explore what this area has to offer or simply relax in the screened-porch, this house has it all! Hosts are local and happy to provide suggestions.

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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

About the area

Mystic

Located in Mystic, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Beach Park and Misquamicut State Beach, while Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Mohegan Sun Arena, and consider making time for Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Map
Groton, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 11 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Mystic Diner & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango's Wood Fired Pizza Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sunshine House Near Mystic Seaport ⛵️ located?

Located in the heart of Mystic, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shady Oaks Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mystic Seaport. Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center and Olde Mistick Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home…very clean and welcoming. All aspects of process worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little welcoming home. Nicely appointed with the little amenities that m am me it feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

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

Fantastic

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed! Hosts were super responsive, gave us tons of “things to do” ideas, perfectly located…can’t say enough good things! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

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

Perfect little cozy place

This place was so clean and had all of the amenities that were needed for our stay. We felt so comfortable there and had great communication with the host. We want to stay there again when I come back. Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Home Away from Home

Tyler was an excellent host, responding quickly to every question we had and providing information about our stay throughout the whole process, booking to checkout. Definitely recommend this house to anyone planning a trip to Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Roomy and well-stocked!

This was a welcoming home stocked with all we needed. Very comfortable - great with the AC and even a bedroom downstairs for my mother-in-law.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Wonderful Spot In Old Mystic!

My wife and I stayed here in July/August, and even though the weather was far from perfect, we had a fantastic time in/around the Mystic area. Restaurants and local shops were all great, and the house itself is perfect for a shoreline vacation. Well-appointed, comfortable (especially the bedding which is always hit or miss when traveling!), spacious, and overall an exceptional place to bunk up for a few days. The owner was extremely responsive, and we look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Perfect Location and House!

The Sunshine House was the perfect place for us (3 adults) to stay for a long weekend. The house was immaculate, having AC was a luxury after warm days of seeing local sights, and was the perfect balance of doing some meals at the house and others out at local establishments. Communication with the host was exceptional. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great weekend getaway

This was a perfect location for a girls weekend. The kitchen was perfect for cooking our own meals and the dining room table and living room were cozy spots for catching up. We had a rainy stay so we didn't get to use the gazebo or the sun porch but they look great. We loved being a few minutes away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

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

Perfect home base for all Mystic has to offer!

We came to town for a dance competition and it was a perfect little home during the week for our family of 4. It’s centrally located so you aren’t far from anything, and of course my kids devoured the snacks left for us on the first day (thank you!). Comfortable beds, and the house came with all the amenities you would need. Surprise bonus was all the tiny little frogs that live in the backyard & entertained my kids for hours.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was close to old mystic village and downtown mystic. The host was welcoming and responsive to any questions. I enjoyed the calm and quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afiya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much. My son had his Navy Submarine ceremony this past weekend and this location was perfect for the location of the base.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very clean and well stocked and even nicer inside than the photos show. All Mystic attractions were just a short drive away. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Is amazing placr
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Great place for small family with pets!

Overall very clean and accommodating for a small family with pets. The location is perfect and within a few mins drive to everything. We felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Exceptional home

Perfection couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel F. P.

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

Lovely home

Clean, convenient located, cute house with all the touches to make a comfortable stay. Dog friendly including toys! Also snacks and coffee for guests. Close to all major mystic attractions and beach. Very close to Esker Point Bench, which is dog friendly. Comfy beds and fully equipped kitchen. Altogether a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Lovely very clean.

The inside was lovely the rooms were clean and plenty of room. Things we wanted to do and see were close to house, just what we were looking for. Check in was easy and communication with host was perfect. Even taking out the garbage and re-cycle with not an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Sunshine House

Perfect house for a family of five! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Cute house, close to everything

Very clean and cute house! Close to a lot of activities too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Family birthday in Mystic

Great stay. Home is lovely. Convenient to everything we needed and wanted to do. Hope and Tyler were so responsive and answered all of our questions. Would love to spend time there in the future. Stephanie and Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myleen B.

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

Convenient location & good-sized house

The house is clean, well-presented and spacious enough for my family of 4. I love that the office includes a twin bed instead of the sofa seen in the photo so my other child may sleep there comfortably. The kitchen is stocked with necessary items, and I'm grateful for the sugar, coffee, ketchup, mayo, cooking oil, spices and generous treats my kids discovered straight away! Check-in was easy. Tyler provided us as much useful information before we checked in and maintained good communication with us. Appreciate that he came over to shovel the driveway as it snowed the 1st night of our stay. The place is close to many main Mystic attractions, shops and activities that we did as well as restaurants. Overall, a wonderful stay and certainly will recommend the place if you are planning a trip to Mystic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Amazing stay!

House was clean, perfect layout for me, my fiancé and our 2 pups. There would even be room for another couple or a single person for the downstairs room. Plenty of space, even for the dog crate, mats, bowls. We loved being able to have our dogs with us. They’re well behaved and very attached so we try to take them whenever we can. This house was so perfect. About a 15-20 min drive to Mohegan Sun (where we saw a concert) and 5-10 min to Mystic. We would definitely come back because we didn’t have the time to do all we wanted to do. Super comfortable to stay, and clean! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Excellent stay

The host, Tyler, was extremely communicative thru the entire process. The house was very neat with lots of amenities. Great location near beaches and state parks as well as the great town of Mystic. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tyler Hespeler

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My wife, Hope and I were born and raised in this area. We have a few vacation homes and we enjoy being able to share our homes with others. I am a full time real estate agent and Hope works in one of the shops in the Mystic Village. We are local and happy to assist with any tips or recommendations for things to do!

Why they chose this property

This home has been beautifully re-designed and is a great place to vacation, but also has a dedicated office area if you are looking to get some work done. The location puts you a few short minutes away from the historic Olde Mistick Village.
My favorite part about this home is it's convenience to the Mystic River. It is a few hundred feet away from the start of scenic River Road, which is just perfect for any avid runner or biker to enjoy great views. The road starts at the tip of the river and ends in Downtown Mystic!

What makes this property unique

We are close enough to all of the benefits of the area, but far enough away where you can have time to yourselves and relax!

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