Historic Stonington/Mystic Home ~ Pet Friendly

This house is very unique and sits on a beautiful piece of property in a beautiful part of Connecticut. It’s peaceful and relaxing and the hosts were wonderful.

Excellent location to base day trips. Historic home experience with convenient kitchen and grilling appliances.We enjoyed our stay quite a bit.

Wonderful and gracious host, very accommodating. The house was great…very interesting and historical. We had a great stay.

We could not have asked for more accommodating hosts, perfect Thanksgiving venue, or home away from home vibe. This family gathering has been on our wish list for some time, and because of Sandra and Jim's flexibility, good nature and overall warm presence, we were able to pull it off. And best 4 night's sleep in years!!

These people were very nice and welcoming

The house has a lot of historic charm and the owners were very friendly and helpful. It is within 30 minutes of a lot of activities, so the location was great. We loved the large country kitchen, and the beds were comfortable. Overall it was a fun stay. It would have been nice to have a tv downstairs to watch some football on a rainy Sunday afternoon, but we managed with an iPad, so not a huge issue.

Picture of property is not accurate. The photo must be quite old. The House was overgrown with weeds. Porch had old cast iron pots on a table by the door - in plastic wrap, dirty chairs. Large POD's container in the driveway made parking cramped. Owner shared the same parking area and their home was on the other side of the driveway. Bathtub had a strong sewer gas smell. I couldn't use it. The sink didn't drain well at all - took several minutes to drain completely leaving soap scum and dirt. Mirror was small makeup mirror attached the wall to the left of the sink. No bathroom or TV on first floor. No heat on first floor. Oven very old and dirty. We didn't feel comfortable using it. Refrigerator leaked water - appeared to be very old commercial stove and fridge. No working TV in our bedroom. Stairs to 2nd level unsafe with low railing that moved as it was used for support. I had to duck as I reached the bottom three steps to avoid hitting my head on the ceiling. Drapes on all the windows were VERY dirty. Upper stairs landing not safe for elderly people. Most windows didn't open. My wife needed help turning the shower on and off in the adjacent bathroom. That tub didn't drain. When your shower was finished you would be standing in 4 to 5 inches of dirty bath water. I had to clean my feet in the sink after I stepped out of the tub. One electrical fixture was just hanging from the ceiling with a bulb in it. Windows were very dirty. Wives were uncomfortable with conditions.

So, let me at first say that we had a wonderful stay at this very old interesting home. So many little things to see throughout the house. Books galore, antiques, super huge working fireplace that I wish we could have used. On the other hand it is a very very old house. In desperate need of some basic maintenance. All showers were difficult to use and drains were an issue, all beds were extremely hard, twin we couldn’t use at all due to a foam topper on a box spring (you could feel the boards in the box). Very loose tiles on the kitchen floor were a challenge to try not to break further. A soft floor board going into the dining area that we were afraid one of us would go through and break an ankle. The washing machine had a lot of mold in it and made our clothing smell on our last day. And finally the landscaping was extremely overgrown all around the house. Kids really couldn’t play out in the yard (grass was too long). All that being said we still enjoyed our stay but, I don’t think I would book again without the maintenance and repairs that need to be made.

Rented this wonderful home as a base of operations while I hosted family from out of town for my wedding in Mystic. Wonderful and picturesque property, I would stay again if I was staying again from out of town. I abl

The home itself was an attraction. You can spend hours walking around, looking at the books, antique furniture, and just staring out the amazing farmhouse kitchen in the field with the horses. We spent five days in this home and it felt so comfortable. The proprietors are very kind and helpful with anything you need and I am truly looking forward to going back and staying again.

Our group consisted of 4 family members between the ages of 50 and 74. We adored the property but we were only able to stay 2 nights due to other commitments. We would have stayed forever! The house is warm and spacious and decorated with lovely antiques that complement the house itself. If one enjoys reading, there is a huge selection of books covering a multitude of interests.the grounds are beautiful. The location is close to the villages of Stonington, Mystic, and Watch Hill. The owners were readily available to answer questions and make our stay seem as if we were among family,

The house definitely has a lot of character being an older home. It was a bit chilly, but luckily we found some extra blankets. We did run into a few plumbing issues, like a ceiling leak when the shower was used, but we made do with a few pots to catch the water. The house also had several fireplaces, but we couldn’t get the gas one to work and there was no wood available. On the bright side, we loved visiting the friendly horses out back and enjoyed the quiet location. There was plenty of space for the five of us to play games and relax. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the charm of the place!

We enjoyed our stay here. We love older homes and this one fit the bill. Sandra was attentive to our needs/requests and was a pleasure to speak with. We loved seeing the horses right outside the windows. We would certainly stay here again.

Loved our weekend in this historical house!

We were looking to experience a classic New England Christmas like the ones written about in story books. This historic home far exceeded our expectations, right down to huddling by the fireplace to keep warm from the freezing temperatures outside. Respect for those who endured the necessity of five fireplaces to keep the New England winters at bay. We couldn't help but be in the Christmas spirit while surrounded by this home's historic charm. Seriously considering staying here again in the near future.

We booked the house for a family trip to celebrate my mom's 65th birthday, looking for enough space for 6 adults and our dogs, in close proximity to Mystic. The house was in a great location, with most of everything we wanted to visit about a 10 minute drive away. The house itself has a ton of charm and history to it. There was more than enough space for all of us and we enjoyed (and appreciated!) using the fireplace as this winter has been especially cold so far.

Lovely historical home near downtown mystic. I love the unique architecture of home with wonderful details and so many old books and antiques. The walk in fireplace in the sitting room was a real highlight of our stay. Easy access to all the shops, restaurants and marina. Our hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Sandra was very kind to return my glasses as I had left them behind. Overall a relaxing few days in the autumn countryside.