Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic

Mystic, Connecticut
$1121 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

It's rumored George Washington himself may have spent some time in this charming historic home! Tuck into the Burrows House in central Mystic boasting room for 12 or more guests. You will love discovering the hidden gems in this beautiful home. With modern updates and sunny rooms this house has all you will need for a comfortable family reunion or to reconnect with friends. Walking distance to downtown Mystic, a spacious stay with an expansive yard and gardens, ample room for fun indoors andout.

The space:
This wonderful home is just a 7 minute walk from downtown Mystic, and is located along the Mystic River in the charming historic district. Walk to over a dozen restaurants, shops, and even the Mystic Seaport.

Featuring over an acre of land, you will have access to expansive (seasonal) gardens, a pergola, fenced-in koi pond, beautiful stone walls and walkways, swing set, and two patio spaces. We also have outdoor games, a grill, and fire pit.

Enter the house through the garden level mudroom, with storage for shoes and coats. This floor also features a game room with darts and a pool table, and a historic pub with full wooden bar and living room. Enjoy a drink while you watch the game on tv, or play some ping pong. One of the sofas on this floor is a sleeper and there is also a half bath on this level.

Front and rear staircases lead to the first floor. There you'll find a well equipped kitchen (Thermador and KitchenAid appliances) with everything you need to cook a fantastic meal - All Clad and Le Creuset pots and pans available. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, laundry room, half bath, breakfast nook, den, and doors leading to the rear patio. The main floor continues through the dining room (with a gas fireplace and river views), covered deck, living room with tv, office, guest room, and full bath.

Take the stairs to the second floor which features a large master bedroom with bath, 2 guest bedrooms, a small bedroom, full bath, and a walk through playroom (with bunk beds). All second floor bedrooms except one have views of the water. Bedding by Garnet Hill, L.L.Bean, Pottery Barn kids, and Serena and Lily.

Bringing children They will love the bunk beds, swing set, and playroom stocked with toys. We also have a portable crib, high chairs, and stroller, available upon request.

Guest access:
You will have the house and yard for your use, the garage is not for guest use.

Other things to note:
Please keep in mind that this house is almost 300 years old. The stairs between levels are narrow and steep. This is not the right house for individuals with mobility issues and young children will need to be supervised on the stairs. There is also a natural rock ledge in the back yard that guests may use at their own discretion and risk. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 4950 Sq Ft (460 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kristen C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    The house is so unique, it was a really fun place to explore and stay for the weekend. The neighborhood is peaceful and beautiful, and an easy walk to downtown. The house had everything you could need in a rental, and was very clean, and so spacious for our group.

  • Denise M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    The property is beautiful and peaceful. The house was very spacious and clean. The 10 were very content there and were able to have our own quiet spot when needed.

  • Dan M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    excellent stay!

  • Jesse A.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Enjoyed exploring the house and yard. It was a wonderful place to stay while exploring Mystic. Very quiet neighborhood.

  • Susan T.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Fantastic historical house, walkable to all the restaurants, shops and scenery of beautiful Mystic. Well stocked with everything you will need. So many lovely rooms in this house and great outdoors to cook out and enjoy . Very quiet, family friendly neighborhood. Make sure to read the manual and rules- a lot of helpful information. Great communication with the owner.

  • Bethany G.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    We had a cousins weekend that included six adults and our young children. The house was incredibly well-stocked with everything we needed (including plenty of kid-friendly dishes, utensils, and gear). There was plenty of space for our party and the outdoor swing set and toy room were such a hit. We loved walking into Mystic to explore the shops and other attractions were easily accessible for us (including dining options and the aquarium). Liz was responsive, accommodating, and a pleasure to communicate with; we loved our stay!

  • Adam N.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    I’ve stayed at a variety of rentals around the country and a few overseas, and this was one of my favorites! The house is almost 300 years old, but has all the amenities of a newer home, and is so interesting and charming. It’s situated on a gorgeous piece of land in a quiet neighborhood, while only being a 1/2 mile walk from downtown Mystic. I would definitely recommend.

  • Carly and Walter B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We stayed with 4 families for my husband’s 40th birthday. We had 4 kids ages 5-2 and a baby. The house was perfect! The kids loved the kids room. The boys played in there all weekend. The backyard was beautiful and the playground was great. Perfect location for walking to downtown Mystic. The kitchen was equipped with everything for cooking, along with plate ware for kids. Thanks so much for the stay.

  • Sarah G.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    The most charming place in Mystic CT. I stayed here with 8 close

  • Bryan H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Really enjoyed our stay, Liz was very communicative. Note there are a lot of rules to follow, noise ordinances and whatnot so this might not be the best house for all groups, but was perfect for our needs! Walkable to town and plenty of space at the house to hang out as well.

  • OLIVIER C.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Everything was perfect, From the communication with the host before booking to the end of our stay. She was always super responsive. the house is great. Mystic is a cute and fun town!

  • Nancy B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We loved this enormous beautiful house. It was beautifully located, just a brief walk from downtown Mystic. We had a lovely view in a wonderful neighborhood. There were 10 of us and we had plenty of room. Liz was a great communicator, with plenty of advance information and responsive to questions once we arrived. We would stay here again if we choose another family vacation in this area.

  • Andrea D.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    We had an amazing weekend staying here! The walk into town takes around 15 minutes. 8 of us slept comfortably. Communicating with the host was very easy.

  • Barbara C.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    My husband and I rented this beautiful, historic home as a place to stay with our two daughters & their families. There were six adults and five children ages 10yrs to 9 months old. We enjoyed its charm & character as well as modernization. It provided the perfect space for each family to have their own private sleeping area including own bathroom. The nautical themed linens made it fun! The house had lots of space for our three families to spread out and not feel on top of each other! As well as providing many lovely areas for hanging out together! The side balcony porch with river views was a favorite spot from early morning to evening. The spacious grounds also provided many areas to play or sit with a pergola, playset, patio, fire pit, and chairs. The 10 & 7 year old loved the big swing. The younger cousins spent a lot of time playing with the wonderful assortment of fine toys & games in the bunk room. And there were plenty of wonderful books to be read! Never watched a video or screen— way too much other educational and interesting things to do. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood ! Great restaurants! With young children we took advantage of the wonderful well equipped kitchen! Great cooking ware & kid friendly plates & cups. We loved the pretty kitchen it was charming and modern all in one!! Liz, our host was so responsive, clear, hospitable & helpful. She has put a lot of thought & effort in preparing her gorgeous home for guests. We made special memories & loved it!

  • Tom F.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Clean, neat and great access to Town. Host communicated in a professional manner

  • Shari B.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    We absolutely loved staying at the Burrows House! It was a perfect fit for our family while visiting for our daughter’s graduation. We are huge fans of Mystic and loved the location of the house. The house is beautifully decorated and we loved that so much of the house’s historical beauty has been preserved.

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$1,121+
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