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Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Private terrace behind Carriage
Interior
Large suite with a king bed and a full size futon
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bathroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mystic, CT
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic

Relax and enjoy the charms of downtown Mystic. Located on the historic property of Captain William Morgan, an 18th century sea captain, this private Carriage House is situated just a 1/4 block from downtown.. in the heart of Mystic, but also peaceful & secluded. A very 'Norman Rockwell-like' setting!
There are two suites for rent. These are side by side but not connected. Both back up to the private terrace behind with beautiful gardens. The larger suite sleeps three with a king bed and smaller full size futon. The smaller with a king bed sleeps two.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets allowed with owners approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside
If bringing a pet keep them off of furniture unless you bring pet blankets. Clean up after pets.
Keep noises down after 10 pm. This is a town ordinance.
Keep gates LATCHED and LOOPED. I have a wondering ( friendly Golden) named Herman. If he is bothering you please let me know.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mystic

Located in Mystic, this cottage is on a river. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach 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 waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Mystic, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Carriage House, Historic Downtown Mystic located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mystic Arts Center and Mystic Seaport. Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Downtown Marina are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Weekend getaway

Great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Love the carriage house and location

This is our third stay and will continue to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Great location

Would definitely book again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minh N.

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

Restful suite close to Main Street

Sue was an excellent host and the Carriage House was exactly what we needed. The area was quiet and very close to downtown Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Mystic Charm

Memorable Mystic getaway. Highly recommend this VRBO for the quintessential New England experience!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Cozy and quaint cottage stay

Susan was exceptional in her hospitality. We enjoyed Herman's presence and his welcome as well as Susan's acceptance of my small senior doxie dog in the cottages. The courtyard adds to the ambiance of a small getaway and was perfect to relax after touring the town. We're grateful for the visit and time Susan took with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming & Great Location

We visited for a weekend and loved staying here. The cottage was super clean and well equipped, and such a comfy bed! The location was fantastic, walking distance from everything. The only thing I would suggest adjusting is the listing – it makes it sound like you have access to both cottages, when in fact you are only booking for one of the bedrooms. Aside from that, would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andreana g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Perfect location to historic downtown mystic! Close to so many restaurants! With kids we preferred to stay in and eat takeout and the outside setting made it relaxing and safe with all gates always being closed! The futon may not fit a family of 4 with our kids being any older…but possibly bringing an air mattress next time would solve this issue if it’s allowed….the owner had everything covered in little details…it was a home away from home for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Love Mystic ❤️

Always have a wonderful experience staying at any one of Susan’s properties! We’ve been coming to Mystic for over 19 years and we call Mystic our happy place and our home away from home. Susan does a great job making us feel welcome and taking care of all of our needs. Her homes are always clean and well stocked. It’s been a pleasure getting to know her over the years. I’m hoping to visit again soon!! 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Relaxing Retreat

The Carriage House at 26 Pearl is a charming “home away from home!” Located in the heart of downtown Mystic, steps away from local shops and eateries. Parking on site is ideal since street parking is difficult at times on Main Street and surrounding side streets. The space was clean, comfortable, and provided cozy vibes, both inside the unit and outdoors on the private patio in the English garden. The host, Sue, was very welcoming and helpful upon arrival and throughout our stay. Herman, the resident Golden, was a cheerful assistant “checking in” with us most days! He was very calm when around our small Italian Greyhound in the yard. Would book again at the property if ever in the Mystic area in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Well appointed accommodations. Pet friendly. Lovely host. Available if needed but not overbearing. Highly recommend this place. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Check listing

Overall, love, the location and a very cozy spot. The heating was a bit strange and double check the listing because there was only one king bed when you book. Even though the ad makes it seem like there are two king beds. There’s only one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

colleen a.

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

Perfect location and beautiful suite.

We stayed here for two nights for a staycation close to home. The location is perfect to walk downtown and be "tourists". The bed was incredibly comfortable, linens were exceptional. The decor and cleanliness were spot on. We would have given it 5 stars but it was VERY Cold inside, The heat is via fireplace and the fireplace went off each night we were there. The owner was willing to move us, but we thought we had the fireplace figured out so we stayed put. The next night when we awoke to the space being 50 degrees inside and the fireplace out again it was to late. There is a little space heater in the closet which we used to take showers and keep the bathroom warm. The only other "complaint" was a nearby dog barked about an hour starting at 7am quite loudly. I would imagine being a small village with neighbors so close there is only so much that can be done. We are typically up at 5am for work, but had seen a concert the night prior getting in very late and were eager to sleep in until our bodies awoke and not by a cold room and a barking dog (again,we could have moved the day prior but thought we had the heater issue fixed AND the dog issue is out of the owners control as I would imagine a nearby neighbor has a large dog and one can only do so much. All in all we would love to try and return and perhaps do one night on a non weekend and stay in the other suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great Location

We had a great 2 night stay before dropping our daughter off for her first year of college. The suite was well appointed and close to shops and dinning. Host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Fabulous Visit to Mystic!

This property is adorable and so close to the downtown area of Mystic! We loved how the cottage was decorated and truly enjoyed our visit. We had everything we needed for long weekend stay. Check in and check out process was super easy and we loved that our sweet dog Frankie was welcome. We would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Beautiful Property With Great Location

Our weekend stay here was very pleasant. Accommodations were great and couldn't beat the location. Easy walk to Main St and otherwise quiet where we were. Thankful for the off street parking spot because otherwise parking would have been a challenge at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

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

Location, location, location

Liked the carragie house. Loved the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot T.

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

Great!

Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne C.

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

Lovely Stay

Beautiful cottage duplex on lovely grounds, with Herman the Golden Retriever as an added bonus! Susan takes great care in providing everything her guests might need for a wonderful stay, a quiet little paradise yet so close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful and Charming

This is a great spot ! Walking distance to everything and the cottage is charming with a cute brick garden patio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN A.

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

Great place in Mystic!

Great place close to everything!Had a problem with work schedule and Susan was very accommodating in changing our stay dates,thank you!Would definitely book Susan’s place again!! John A. New Hempstead,NY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Good Luck finding a better location or accommodation

We loved it here, literally park your car and you don’t have to worry about driving whatsoever access to everything. The house is fantastic. The property is gorgeous I can’t say enough about it. Why would you ever stay at a hotel? The host was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod A.

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

Carriage House

Adorable! Incredibly convenient location; a couple of minutes from downtown yet felt private enough as well! You can tell much thought was put into the place. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore Mystic to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Lovely

The carriage house was lovely and quite dog friendly. Extremely convenient to downtown Mystic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa h.

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

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely love this beautiful cottage. The colors and decor are lovely. Susan decorated so beachy and eclectic. Great location. I highly recommend either cottage. Best part is its pet friendly with a cute courtyard in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Crawford

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Hi!
I've been renting the Carriage House since 2002. I have met so many wonderful people over the years! I am also happy to say that many great memories have been created here. I have a degree in graphic design and art education enabling me to add many creative touches to each suite. I am also a people person so I love my job!
Hope you can share my beautiful space!

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