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A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

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Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Dining
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mystic, CT
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mystic Seaport
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Mystic

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Mystic, within a 5-minute drive of Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea. .This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Foxwoods Resort Casino and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Mohegan Sun Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 19 min walk
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 3 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - 3 min drive
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 3 min drive
  • Olde Mistick Village - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 2 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mango's Wood-Fired Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

Note: as per COVID-19, we have a highly at-risk member of our family, and we are very sensitive to COVID-19 concerns and safety.

Birdwatcher's retreat. Beautiful home in woodland setting next to a nature preserve. Sleeps 6. Child-friendly. Three bedrooms: Master Suite with queen size bed , second bedroom with full size bed, third bedroom with two twin sized beds. Two baths. Back patio and a sun room off the kitchen. Utility room with washer/dryer. Wireless internet. Wood burning fireplace. Central a/c in kitchen, sun room and living room. All bedrooms have individual remote-controlled mini-split a/c wall-mounted units with a quiet mode setting. Nature center with trails is within a 10 minute walk. Sunday Farmer's Market is within a 5 minute walk (closed winters). Historic downtown Mystic and Olde Mystic Village 1 mile. Stonington Borough (village), 2 miles. We regularly maintain and update our home. Our house welcomes you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mary Goodman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please contact Mary for final pet approval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Peaceful Nature Setting Within two Minute Drive Historic House
Peaceful Nature Setting Within two Minute Drive Historic House
Peaceful Nature Setting Within two Minute Drive Historic

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house close to everything
We really loved staying here. Beds were comfy. Everything was clean. Close to downtown and beautiful birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most organized Host ever!
Mary's home is a sweet getaway in a country setting just 3 mins to Mystic by car. The house had everything you could possibly need. Mary was one of the nicest and most responsive hosts I've ever dealt with on VRBO. The home itself is a perfect size! The layout is great with bedrooms separated from the main living area. We really loved our stay there and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lives up to the hype!
Adding my 5 star review to the list of many! The Little House is just as wonderful as the listing and other reviews make it out to be and Mary is an exceptional host. We stayed for a long weekend and were able to enjoy so many of Mystic’s attractions thanks to the great location. We’ve stayed in several VRBO properties before and the Little House was far and above the cleanest as well as best cared for we’ve experienced. Our 3 children were all daydreaming about living there forever!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We loved Mary’s place! It was perfect for our group which included 4 adults and 2 kids (4 and 7). There were so many books for the kids (and adults too!) to enjoy and they also loved the toys! The house was comfortable and clean and communication with Mary was so easy. She thought of every detail. It’s also close to all the local attractions but on a nice quiet street. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Mary is the perfect host! She accommodated our needs before during and after our stay. The house layout was ideal for our group. Laundry room right off the entry, bbq patio with umbrella table and chairs, sunroom for dining and post dinner card games, seperste ac units for each bedroom, well equipped kitchen, privacy and nature located 5 minutes from groceries and restaurant. We could not have been more satisfied with our stay. Thanknyou Mary for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Mystic
Mary is a very communicative host. Check in was easy The house is darling. The back patio has so many bird feeders which makes it really fun to watch. We grilled out which was nice. Very easy to get to town. One note, the 2nd bathroom is next to the kitchen and not near the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay in Mystic
Mary’s home was wonderful. Great location and very clean. Better stocked than anyplace we have stayed before. Mary was easy to communicate with and was ready to help with anything needed. The house is a real gem. We hope to stay again sometime. The location was great. Private, quiet yet easy to get to the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Closet to Everything!
Our stay at Mary's home was lovely. It served as home base for my annual girls' trip for myself and 2 daughters and provided everything that we could have needed. My children (2 & 4) loved the toys and spent much of our free time enjoying them, especially the picture bingo! The yard was private and well cared for. I enjoyed morning coffee on the patio and the variety of wild life! We visited the seaport and aquarium; ordered in from Mystic Pizza (for delivery after 4 p.m.!), and found Dog Watch, which was a great/close eatery with a kids play area! We would totally stay at here again in the future! Thanks, Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., Butler

Liked: Cleanliness
Birdwatchers Paradise close to everything Mystic
It was perfect. We were looking for a short get away that provided some fun things to do as a family, but also a quiet place to retreat. That is exactly what the little house offered. We spent hours enjoying the birds both from the window seat in the sunroom and from the back patio with a cup of tea or coffee in hand. There are several bird feeders on the property and if you have a keen eye you'll see humming birds, woodpeckers, nuthatches, sparrows, cardinals, blue jays and more. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, and the towels were soft and plentiful. Mary responded immediately with answers to any questions we had. She also has the house labeled so you can figure out which light switch turns on which light and where to find everything. The house is only minutes from Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Olde Mistick and downtown Mystic, all of which we enjoyed visiting. We also traveled a little further to Niantic to the Book Barn (huge used book store). The only downside was that we had to leave. I would happily return to this little house and bird watching paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly Charming
Utterly charming cottage that backed to woods (we saw several deer); gleaming hardwood floors, lots of windows, large kitchen, very spacious. Loved the glass panel door to the bedroom wing and the built-in bookcases in the hallway which were well stocked with books and movies! You’ll gravitate to the bright sunroom/dining room with windows on three sides and a view of the many bird feeders which Mary has kept well stocked, summoning dozens of feathered friends to our continual delight. It. Was. Magical. Home was very clean and well kept; beds were super comfy. Mary is a terrific and responsive host. Location is perfect - just minutes from downtown Mystic. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to go back!!
This house was more than we could have imagined! Close to everything, so serene, games, books, movies, and toys for kids. The house had everything we needed and more. My kids were calling it ‘home’ and we can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Rental Property
This house was amazing. The back yard is beautiful, and so many birds watch. It's private and relaxing. And so close to the Aquarium and Olde Mystic Village. We had a wonderful stay, and felt right at home. Mary made us feel she would be easy to reach if we needed her for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat in a fabulous location
We had a great stay in Mystic! The home had everything we needed, and more! We stayed here while our kids attended sailing camp at Mystic Seaport, but hope to come and stay again as there is so much more to see and do! Right from making our original booking - the communication with Mary was timely and informative, we cannot recommend this home, and Mary highly enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week Getaway
We had a great week summer family vacation in Mystic. The house was in a private location but close to everything. The house was clean, comfortable and easy. Perfect with our 2 little boys. We enjoyed all the activities of Mystic and the gorgeous RI beaches!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely home. Mary was super accommodating. The home in a great location. When we arrived, there was a doe with 2 fawns in the drive way. Bird feeders all over the property. Just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marge D.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Weekend Trip
One person in our group has limited mobility and the layout of the house was perfect. There was just a small step to enter the house, which she managed easily. The owner of the house was very communicative and helpful. The house was very clean and we loved watching the birds out the window. It was a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was perfect. The hostess was incredibly nice, we were coming right on the heels of the hurricane Henri and she offered us the option of canceling throughout the uncertainty period and she kept us informed as to the weather down there. We are so glad we did go, it was a beautiful house in a lovely location. Quiet and isolated but very close to downtown and everything one might want to do in Mystic. Don't hesitate on this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rental
Home was clean and organized. Very easy to communicate with Mary, the host, and she made sure that everything went smoothly. Location was very convenient and the home was beautiful. Had a great time and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
House was clean and perfect for our stay, the owner was always in contact and willing to answer questions! Simply perfect for our getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prince M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
My family (wife and 2 toddlers) and I recently stayed in this house and loved it. The house was the perfect location. It was within 6 minutes of everything we wanted to do in Mystic (i.e. the Seaport Museum, the aquarium and multiple restaurants). The house was very clean, well maintained and had great amenities. My toddlers spent hours reading the kids books and playing with the toys & games. It also brought me peace of mind to see that toys were cleaned and sanitized between stays. The rooms had individual AC units which were perfect at night. We also appreciated the simple touches of having a beach umbrella and chairs available for us to use and plastic utensils/plates available to make dinner clean up easy. We have already recommended this house to our friends for their future trips. Thanks for the great vacation experience, Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a wonderful few days at this house in the woods. The host was so thoughtful and the house was extremely well equipped. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Mystic
This is how my daughter characterized this trip, and she was right. This was our first vacation in 2 years, and was a combination family reunion, for our fully vaccinated family , and a baby shower for my daughter. We had permission from Mary to have this large event. We had family come from 5 states, and everyone just loved the house. We were so comfortable and we had everything we needed to have the best vacation. We hope to be back with the baby!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Davidsonville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Comfortable Stay
I recently stayed here for a long weekend with my husband and 4 other family members for my son's wedding. The house was very comfortable, clean, in a great location, and was appointed with everything we needed to use as our home base for a weekend of activities in the Mystic and surrounding areas. Mary is a wonderful host. She communicated with us well in advance to provide us check-in procedures and other pertinent information. She left us a lovely personalized note upon our arrival which added a very special touch to our stay, and communicated with us during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. Mary even ensured there was coffee, sugar, and creamer when we arrived after a long day of traveling! I especially enjoyed the breakfast area each morning where I could look out the window and watch all the birds at the multiple feeders in the yard. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the closets were well stocked with extra blankets, pillows, and hangars. There were only a couple of minor drawbacks to our stay (no outlets in one of the bathrooms and spotting cell phone reception in some parts of the house) but nothing that negatively impacted our stay. The house is in a great location with easy access to a nearby grocery store and all the downtown Mystic attractions. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in Mystic
We stayed at this house for 4 nights in June. It is a lovely house that makes you feel at home with a serene setting. The location is great with all the main attractions in Mystic about a 5 minute drive away. We also took a day trip to Ocean Beach Park to use the pool/go to the beach. We loved watching the birds in the little nook. If you have children, the house is well equipped to accommodate. The house is very clean. Mary was very easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. She also gave good tips for things we were interested in doing. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable clean cottage convenient to mystic
This cottage was super cute and clean. Well appointed and stocked kitchen. Easy walk to downtown mystic and easy to get to I95. Mary was so helpful and communicated often. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021