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Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views

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A wooden deck with bar stools overlooking a marina with several boats docked.
A wooden dock with a covered picnic table and a row of boats docked at a marina.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge structure, and calm water reflecting the sky.
A cabin with a sofa, a small table, and a staircase.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mystic Downtown Marina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Groton, CT
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Stateroom

1 Queen Bed

V-berth

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Stateroom Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

V-berth 1/2 bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Mystic

Located on a river, this houseboat is in Mystic River Historic District, a neighbourhood in Mystic. Mystic Downtown Marina and Mason 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 Misquamicut State Beach and Haley Farm State Park. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Groton, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mystic Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 18 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Mystic River Yacht with Sweeping Views located?

Located in Mystic River Historic District, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Mystic Downtown Marina and Mystic Arts Center. Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mystic Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend. Close to everything in Mystic and such a unique way to enjoy the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric, Chris, and Anastasia were outstanding, responsive hosts. Mystic Grace was a delight: spacious, clean, well equipped, and close to everything we wanted to do within walking distance. Our hosts were very responsive to our pre-trip and during trip requests for ideas and making us comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's hard to describe how comfortable, unique, and relaxing staying on the Mystic Graced was. We would book it again in a heartbeat. The hosts were wonderful, communicating clearly and quickly, and going above and beyond to ensure our stay was the best it could be. The state of the boat, from it's size and accommodations, to it's peaceful and tranquil solitude, made our stay all the more enjoyable. And the location was ideal, the harbor/river setting was amazing, and the proximity to downtown Mystic made going out a breeze. We highly recommend the Mystic Grace!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on the Mystic Grace. Very nice accommodations, everything you needed and a very short walk into town. Host was very communicative and helpful. We really enjoyed ourselves, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time and loved staying on the yacht! The hosts were great and very accommodating. They went above and beyond including us in their year end Marina Dock Party. Everything was within easy walking distance. Would definitely stay here again. Can’t imagine staying anywhere else when visiting Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Each summer my friends and I try to find a “unique” place to stay for our girls weekend; this year it was the Mystic Grace. The boat was more spacious than we thought and it is well maintained. The marina is quiet and literally down the street from Main Street Mystic which makes walking to eat, shop & stroll a pleasure. The only thing we wished were better was the mattresses in the bunk & forward cabins. I believe they were foam and not very comfortable; maybe an additional memory topper would help. The master aft cabin mattress is a great, but the others need improvement. Everything else exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed our time aboard. We even were greeted by Anastasia when we arrived and found a chilled bottle of wine waiting for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay on the boat. The weather was perfect for relaxing on the topside with a book. Beds were comfortable and the light rock of passing boats put us right to sleep! We would definitely stay again. The location is within a 20 minute walk to everything in Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

We had an absolutely amazing time staying on the Mystic Grace. The vessel was super charming and extremely comfortable to stay in. We definitely plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay aboard Mystic Grace. You were wonderful guests, and we would be very happy to host you anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and amazing place

Had our first anniversary. We love the unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
We were very happy to host you for your first anniversary. Would be happy to host you anytime. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

What a unique experience! Staying aboard a ship in a small coastal town was an incredible way to enjoy the water view! The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and quiet but so close to so many attractions there was plenty to do. They provided for all amenities needed to have lasting memories! Thank you for an incredible stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mystic Grace was Amazing

this was a great idea to do A wonderful stay on a Yacht , Cannot wait to do it again. this Yacht was very comfortable, clean and a beautiful area to stay in Gloria and family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Enjoyed staying on the boat. Description was very accurate, Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Lots to do. Spent most of our time on the top deck enjoying the boat and our surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience and Location

We really loved staying on this Yacht. The check in and interactions with the owners were really top notch. The Primary bed was extremely comfortable. We loved the open area at the top of the boat. We spent most of our time there. The location can’t be beat and parking was a breeze. Highly recommend this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Change it up a bit!

This is the perfect location, though you may never want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Fun alternative for girls weekend. As described. Fantastic location. Great hosts. Perfect fall weather was icing on cake that allowed us to enjoy boat to the fullest. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fun and Different

Fun and different.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great spot

We really enjoyed our stay, which coincided with excellent weather that allowed us to enjoy use of deck. Future visitors should note that in counting sleeps six, two of available beds as bunk beds and main cabin bed counts for two people. Otherwise, comfortable vessel, and location perfect and walkable to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Peace

Such a unique place to stay, and boy was it worth it. So close to downtown with the cutest shops and restaurants. Fantastic upper deck to hang out with some coffee or wine. Chris made check in super easy and made sure we were all set up properly. All of us are definitely interested in coming back! Very clean, so many amenities, and A/C worked so well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat, very much enjoyed staying on the Mystic Grace! We've stayed in Mystic many times, but I this was a stay we will never forget. The location is perfect, so close and walkable to downtown. The boat has so many 'areas' to relax and oddly in August we needed both AC and heat at different points and the systems gave us full comfort. We enjoyed the sundeck, the "porch", we were able to tackle work emails from the galley and all and all just thoroughly enjoyed our time! Our hosts were responsive and welcoming. Thank you much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely perfect! Beautiful and comfortable accommodations. The boat had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Upon arrival, Anastasia met us and she was absolutely lovely. The marina is safe and quiet, and everyone we met was so kind. Living in a nearby New England state, we found the Mystic Grace to be the perfect little getaway from home. We will be back again! Mystic never disappoints, but this stay was definitely a charming whole new experience for us to explore and enjoy this charming little town. A huge thank you to Anastasia, Chris, and Eric for a perfect weekend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mystic Weekend with Family

We had an incredible stay. We were welcomed with easy instructions. The location is perfect. We walked into town every night. Early mornings and after dinner evenings we enjoyed sitting on the deck of the boat. The boat had more than enough space. 3 separate hang out rooms with ample room for everyone. The kitchen is fully stocked and the sleeping was comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a MUST DO!

My family of 6 recently stayed 2 nights on the yacht. My kids will remember this stay forever! Very clean, very spacious, more than enough room to sleep, relax, and get ready as a family. The comfort station is very close, for more showers, bathrooms, and laundry. The beds are very comfortable and the blankets are all Ugg! It was wonderful that the marina is within walking distance to the adorable downtown, filled with shopping, restaurants, coffee, and late night fun. We never once had to get into the car. This is a 10/10 stay and I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Perfection!

We could not have asked for more. The boat was exactly as pictured and described, but better in person. The stay was exactly what we needed. The hosts Eric/Katherine were extremely helpful with our questions. The bed was so very comfy, the kitchen was very well equipped. I pray we get back one day. The location could not have been better with Mystic downtown within walking distance, or Uber is readily available. Restaurants are within walking distance also. All in all by far one of the best vacations of my lifetime, we did not want to leave. Thank you Eric!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Unique stay my kids won’t forget!

We travel a lot with our family, and tend to just stay in hotels. Usually the same line of hotels so it’s always the same. We wanted to do something different for a unique experience, and this absolutely was it. We were in town visiting our son who is in the military and he ended up staying with us some as well. There is plenty of space for everyone, and also enough room for us to spread out. It is a boat, so it is going to be tight in some spaces like the kitchen galley and bathrooms, but my kids (22, 19 and 14) won’t ever forget that time we stayed on a boat in Mystic. It is a little older, so the bathroom is tight. But there are showers in a separate building. If you are super claustrophobic and need more space it is right there on property. I am extremely claustrophobic, but was okay to shower in the main cabin. My over sized sons (6’3” and 6’1”) and husband (6’6”) did have to use the other showers, but my daughter and I were fine. I’m 5’9”. The hosts were amazing, we had one issue and they were there within 30 minutes to check on it and make sure everything was okay. Communication was great, and I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay on Mystic Grace. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and appreciate the kind words of your review. We would love to you and your crew anytime in the futue.
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