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The Millhouse Downtown Chester

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A rustic wooden building with a porch, string lights, and a musical instrument.
A building with a sign reading "CHEESEHOUSE BREW CO." and another sign "LYMAN."
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a chandelier.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by two sofas and a coffee table.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a chandelier above the table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Chester, CT
  • Place, Norma Terris Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Chester

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Chester Center, a neighbourhood in Chester. Chester Creek Marina and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Gillette Castle State Park. Essex Steam Train and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Chester, CT

What's nearby

  • Norma Terris Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 41 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 41 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 13 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brushmill by the Waterfall - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marker 37 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelston House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Rail Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Millhouse Downtown Chester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Millhouse Downtown Chester?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Millhouse Downtown Chester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Millhouse Downtown Chester?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Millhouse Downtown Chester located?

Located in Chester Center, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Norma Terris Theater and within 3 miles (5 km) of Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Connecticut River. Chester Creek Marina and Gillette Castle State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Chester at this spot! The space was even larger than the pictures made it seem and everything was thoughtful and perfectly appointed. The beds were comfortable, kitchen was clean and large, and the hosts were communicative and helpful. The location couldn't have been better - a momentary walk to all the quaint shops, restaurants, and perches in Chester center (Three Fates was our favorite!). Will definitely recommend this spot to friends in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved our stay. The house is beautiful, clean, and the owners make sure you have everything you need. The house was an easy walk to the adorable town of Chester, with amazing restaurants. Will be recommending this place to anyone I know heading to CT. The owners give you so much information about the surrounding areas. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Our family had a great holiday weekend in this charming and comfortable apartment. Host was very helpful and town was wonderful to walk around with small shops and excellent restaurants. We loved it and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Probably the best VRBO that I’ve ever stayed in. Felt like being in your own home and yet was in walking distance to a charming little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay

The property is in a great location. Everything you could want is there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely place to stay. Finding the entrance at night when we arrived was tricky
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with all the amenities! We really enjoyed the place, and sitting out front around the fire pit, then walking to dinner at Otto’s with friends who came to town for dinner will be a great memory of the charming town of Chester.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Millhouse. Very clean, comfortable, and private, with seamless communication with the owners. And you can’t beat the location- 1 block walk to downtown Chester, which has fun restaurants and shopping. We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful apartment

This place was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The sounds of the nearby waterfall was very relaxing and peaceful. It was great to have so many dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Stephanie at our cozy getaway spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Great space and excellent location. We had plans to go to other towns in the area but found ourselves staying most of the time in this location. Great food and shops....a great way to spend a weeekend. Will absolutely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Millhouse

The Millhouse is a lovely rental. Private and a very short walk to downtown Chester. The beaches are not far away and Gillette Castel close by. A nice relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend in Chester

The home was very clean and well equipped. Very close to town which has some great restaurants. Exactly as described except the futon is actually a blow-up mattress. Owner was very accommodating and had great communication. Very cute town and lovely rental
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous find! Clean and fresh accommodation. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is great. Good internet. Comfy sitting areas inside and out. Lovely sounds of the waterfall, friendly people in town. Walk to amazing restaurants any time of the day. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Getaway

The property is lovely. All we needed was available for our stay. We could easily walk from the property to the main street in Chester. The location was perfect for visiting the other small towns in the area. We took advantage of the Chester-Hadlyme ferry to visit Gillette Castle State Park. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2022
So glad you enjoyed the Millhouse. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described, met our needs

Clean and comfortable. No issues. Stayed in our hometown for a family service. Was within waking distance of our childhood home. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Kate at our cozy getaway spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

This is a really lovely apartment, perfectly appointed. Very convenient one level with easy access from parking. Private since it is down a sloped driveway from the mill museum. Easy walking distance to town with many restaurants and galleries. We attended a wedding in Clinton and also toured around Essex, Mystic, Deep River, Gillette Castle (take the ferry!) and other towns in the area. Only 20 minutes to the coast. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
So glad you enjoyed your time at the Millhouse and the CT River Valley area. Hope to see you again oon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and family stay

This was a perfect property for our family of four. Chester is such a quaint town with cute shops and great restaurants within close walking distance of the property. The area felt safe and small enough for our older teens to venture out on their own without worry. The air mattress was easily inflated to accommodate one of our two teens (they don’t like to share space). AC was a little too cool during the day but great in the evenings when sleeping. All amenities were available. Overall this was a great, centrally located area with all the amenities of home in a charming historic town with great food and ice cream (Honeycomb). We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Kristen at our cozy getaway spot. Thank you for the amazing review!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The house in general was small and dark. The front door was unlocked when we arrived. The door was indeed very hard to lock. The bedrooms were not air conditioned. There was a ceiling fan in one which could be used if you don't mind air blowing on you thru the night. There was a constant whirr sound perhaps coming from the ac at the restaurant across the little stream. The house was spotless.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful common areas including very nice kitchen. We really only needed a place to lay our heads clean up and change clothes and it suited very well. Nice extras like good lighting and mirrors in the bedrooms for getting ready for the events we were attending. Smaller bedroom could use an actual chair with a back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, convenient to shops and restaurants, will continue to make this an annual sister trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect “Guest Room” for Chester resident!

Our grown kids loved sharing the space together. We love them being close by, but having their own hang out space!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2023
So glad your family had a great visit PJ. Thanks for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

This property is as pictured and extremely clean. The management had great communication and was very responsive. The town of Chester, as well as neighboring towns are very charming. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2023
Thank you for the glowing review Tessley. Hope to see you back in Chester soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Get-Away in Charming Chester!

This property was awesome! Lovely setting, Impeccable decor, Amazingly comfortable bed, Luxurious linens. Great kitchen to cook in. Half a block's walk to wonderful restaurants and shopping. A short drive to Gillette's Castle, Hammonasette State Park and other shoreline treasures of CT. VRBO never disappoints!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2023
So glad you loved our space and location Helen. Thank you for the amazing review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Wonderful location.

Excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Ron at our cozy getaway spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in beautiful

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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