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A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home

Family-friendly vacation home in Mystic

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On a quiet side street in Mystic, this historic home offers charming decor and fresh paint. Unwind on the back deck with a yard and garden or take advantage of the washer, dryer, full kitchen, dining area and pack-n-play for little ones.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home

This historic single family home has been in our family for over 100 years. You will be steps from the mystic river, downtown shopping and restaurants. It has been rejuvenated and given fresh paint, new furniture and charming decor.

The home is located on a quiet side street a minute's walk from the best restaurants and attractions in town. It comes with a queen bed, queen sized sleeper sofa, washer, dryer, walk-in closet, full bath, full kitchen, dining area and back deck with a yard and garden. Guests with small children will find a pack-n-play, toys, cups, plates, and utensils all suitable for little hands.

Our house is located around the corner from the Engine Room restaurant, Anthony J's, and the Mystic River drawbridge. The famous Mystic Pizza is less than a 10 minute walk from the house with wonderful trinket shops, clothing stores, a playground and other cafe's/restaurants lining the way.

Guests will be invited to stay on the first floor. The second floor is unoccupied but off limits to guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Heirloom Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home House
Family Heirloom Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home Stonington
Family Heirloom Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home
A Family Heirloom Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home
A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home Mystic
A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home Mystic

About the neighborhood

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Stonington, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 8 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home located?

Located in the center of Mystic, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Seaport. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Mystic Arts Center are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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A Family Heirloom - Historic 1839 Downtown Mystic Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Great location

We just stayed two nights but this was a perfect location, just a few minutes walk from the Main Street in Mystic. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the best!! Perfect location, very clean and had everything that we needed. Felt right at home during our stay! Will definitely be back and highly recommend this rental!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Wonderful; Highly Recommend; Very Pleasant; Great Communication

We loved it. Hard to explain how great the location is but just great for everything. Most things walkable. EXCELLENT host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Best location in Mystic!

Super comfy well appointed house in central location. Parked the car and didn't touch it again for the whole stay. Super responsive host was a pleasure to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean with all types of ammenities. It was close to everything in Mystic with street parking and its own little private driveway. It even had a washer and dryer and a beautiful deck to enjoy outside. Lynsey was very quick to answer my questions and I would definitely stay at her beautiful home again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter M.

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

Mystic Magic

Fabulous 4th of July holiday and family wedding. Very well equipped and location, location, location...Walked to everything and very thankful for the parking spot whenever we had to run out for something.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

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

Perfect Location

Great location convenient to downtown Mystic and all it has to offer!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elle W.

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

Great stay!

Great stay. Location in Mystic is great…very close to restaurants and shopping! Host was very friendly, responsive, and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Mystic Getaway

The historic property was as advertised and we'll equipped with a brand new deck and nice yard. The unit was updated and cozy which came in handy when some spotty showers swept through the area. The host was very easy to communicate with and extremely helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay her again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Location Location

Walk everywhere! We always enjoy just sitting by the river and watching the world go by. We were visiting family in the area so we didn't spend a lot of time in the house but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Great Stay, Great Location!

We loved our stay in Mystic! There was plenty of room for our family of four. The amenities provided at this stay were fantastic! We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Mystic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great location!

This is a wonderful spot. House was lovely and perfect for us. Within walking distance to all the great Mystic things. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The place was quiet and relaxing and within walking distance to everything. Love how it was decorated and made you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Perfection!

Perfect location for our family trip! The home is incredibly clean and comfortable. Lyndsey, the host, is very responsive and was sure to make us feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Great Mystic Base!

This property is in a perfect location to explore Mystic. Having a parking space, and being able to walk to most everything (shops, restaurants, the seaport museum), made the visit easy and enjoyable. The property was super clean and the host was very responsive. Good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I booked this rental from 8/8-8/11, 2025 for our first Anniversary. We went with no plans and no expectations. Just the idea to wing it and to get away for a bit. We had the best long weekend! The house was charming and clean and well stocked with anything you may need. Plates, cups, silverware, coffee, sugar, individual soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotions. A fully stocked first aid kit. Clean towels and blankets. We were so cozy that we ended up cozying up to a movie one evening that we were there. Lynsey was sweet, accommodating and very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. The weather was absolutely amazing as well!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney c.

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

Girls Getaway

Mystic was a great meeting spot for a small group of friends. We decided to go with VRBO vs. a local hotel to give us a more comfortable space to sit and talk, and catch up. We spent two nights in this home and it was perfect! The location is superb. Coffee and restaurants are steps from the front door. We spent lunchtime in the backyard on the brand new deck. The kitchen is a perfect size, the bedroom is very comfortable, and we also set up an air mattress in the living room. The home has lots of character and is very charming. Our host Lynsey could not have been more accommodating and responsive. I highly recommend this location for a getaway in Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

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

Mystic Gem

Fantastic location. Walkable to many restaurants and shops. House was exactly as described, comfortable, clean and cozy. Property owner was fantastic to deal with, very communicative and helpful with restaurant selections and area attractions, even left complimentary drinks for our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Great location

Host was responsive and the location was great. We really appreciated the attention paid to the details. Having kids Tupperware available and toys made the stay enjoyable for us and our 1.5 year old toddler. Would recommend the place to any couples with a young kiddo in tow. Furniture placement was great with no sharp corners that a kid can fall on. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley F., Las Vegas

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

Location location location…

We had a great parents weekend at Conn. This is the place to stay if you want to walk to all the bars, retail stores and restaurants in Mystic. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Look no further!

I have nothing but positive things to stay about my trip and experience at the property and with the host. Very responsive, easy to follow details, perfect space and incredible location in the heart of downtown with the abilityt to walk anywhere you needed. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Great place!!

Loved this place! The location is amazing. It was so nice being able to walk downtown and to restaurants without the hassle of trying to find parking in Mystic. The place was very clean. Our 1 year old was very comfortable here and so were we. Host was great. Good communication and very understanding when we were a little delayed with our check out. Would defintiely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

fallon s.

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

Amazing House

Lovely house. So clean and cozy, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Lynsey was amazing and thought of everything. Really felt like a home away from home. The little touches made it feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great stay in a great place

The apartment it’s very convenient to downtown, but in a very pretty and peaceful neighborhood. We found the house in perfect order, and very comfortable. There are all the basic kitchen necessities, although we ended up doing most of our cooking at daughter’s house in Noank. The owner provided clear directions and was always easy to reach. We had a great time and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Historic charm, perfect location

Our little family of four enjoyed a spring break weekend getaway at this lovely historic home. The location was perfect, we walked just about everywhere. The Engine Room and Lis’ Bakery were both great and right around the corner. The home was just big enough for us, and was clean, comfortable, welcoming, and stocked with all the essentials —as listed. Host was lovely as well. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023