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Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI

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A white cottage with a covered patio, wicker furniture, and a sign reading "The Boat House".
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dubois Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Stonington, CT
  • Place, James Merrill House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubois Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Stonington

Located by the sea, this cottage is in The Borough, a neighbourhood in Stonington. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea. Mystic Arts Center and Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Stonington, CT

What's nearby

  • James Merrill House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dubois Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 10 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angie's Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dog Watch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taquerio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dog Watch Mystic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Stonington Cottage in the BORO-close to downtown Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI located?

Located in The Borough, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of James Merrill House, Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House and Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum. Dubois Beach and Saltwater Farm Vineyard are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Deb & Tom’s boathouse in the Stonington Borough. The space was perfect with a stocked kitchen and comfy bed. Location was amazing - we walked daily down to Dubois Beach, enjoyed dinners at Dog Watch and Breakwater, and loved walking over the bridge to the Velvet Mill to Whitecrest Eatery.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My best friend and I had an amazing visit in Stonington, Borough,Deb & Tom’s cottage was perfection. Beautiful inside & out!!It had everything you could possibly need and more for a perfect stay. The location, if you didn’t want to drive, had everything you needed within walking distance.What a beautiful place to visit, so relaxing.Communication was great and we felt right at home. Thank you both so much, we would love to come back again. Much appreciated, Laurie & Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot. Close to everything you would want to do in the summer! Will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our time at Deb and Tom’s cottage. So sweet, warm and incredibly well equipped. I’ve stayed at a lot of VRBO properties and have to say this has everything you would ever need for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect . Walking distance to many restaurants and shops, as well as the beautiful town beach. Stonginton is a wonderful seaside village well worth a visit . We will certainly be back and will definitely stay at this cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for 1 or 2

Great location, walked to the restaurants and town. Only 10 minute drive to Mystic. The place had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Light filled cottage

The Boathouse was located in walking distance of shops and eateries. The cottage was perfectly appointed with anything we needed, lots of natural light and lovely gardens. Perfect for our getaway. Visited nearby Mystic and Watch Hill. Great hosts too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage in Ideal Location

The Boathouse is extremely clean, comfortable, cozy, well appointed, and close to everything. It's walkable to Stonington borough restaurants, shops, and the water, and a short drive to area wineries and activities. The owners are responsive, friendly, and happy to help with local suggestions. We really enjoyed our time there, and look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

My husband and I could not have been happier with this rental. The location was wa
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, charming and relaxing

The cottage is charming and made for a great place to relax, read and play cards. The hosts Deb and Tim made us feel welcome and were very helpful with suggestions of things to do in the area. We look forward to another opportunity to visit Stonington Borough and staying at the cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

The boathouse was the perfect place for our spontaneous quiet weekend getaway. The cottage is very charming and exceptionally clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Communication with Deb was great and the small personal touches like fresh flowers and coffee / tea made us feel very welcomed in her home. The cozy living room with fireplace was very relaxing and the bed was super comfortable. There were plenty of linens / towels as well as all of the kitchen essentials. The cottage is located within walking distance to great restaurants and shops as well as a short drive to mystic and the casino’s. We absolutely loved staying here and look forward to doing so again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis!

I came in to a cozy setting: all immaculately kept with fresh flowers and even chicken noodle soup and sinus tea left for me as I mentioned I had a cold to the owners. I let the fire and settled in to watch some tv and couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The cottage was perfectly located to all of the things that we like to do (Jonathan Edwards winery, Noah's, the YMCA, Cato Corner Farm and the Mystic Market. We appreciated having the fire place on a cold snowy day. Deb was very responsive and check in and out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Restaurants within walking distance; lots to do within a short drive.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodations and location in Stonington

Exactly as described. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Boathouse at Stonington

Modern, quiet cottage in historic walk-able village. Central for coastal drives, scenic byways, and tourable sites. Very good local restaurants. Helpful, friendly hosts. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Sweetest Little Cottage !

Our stay at Deb's cottage was wonderful. It was perfectly located in Stonington, which we are glad we found, over staying in right in Mystic. The cottage was clean, welcoming and cozy. The fireplace was a wonderful feature to have too. We walked to breakfast and dinner a few times during our stay and really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful houses in the town. Deb was easy to reach and offered great recommendations. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay!

This property is perfectly located - easy walk to Stonington town restaurants and shopping and a 10 min drive to Mystic. The house has been beautifully renovated and has a very comfortable bed and pillows. Deb was very responsive and an excellent host. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

A lovely place. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful and charming!

Deb and Tom, the owners of this cottage couldn't have been more welcoming and kind. Everything was impeccably clean and organized. The cottage was an easy walk to the Dog Watch restaurant and harbor. I lived in Stonington 20 years ago and staying at this property brought back so many happy memories of the vitality and warmth of the village. Would definitely highly recommend and look forward to a return visit to this cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Convenient, comfortable place in the Borough

Super clean and comfortable place to spend a week, or more, as a couple or a single. Deb is a lovely hostess and was always easy to get in touch with, and helpful with local info. House has pretty much everything you need for regular living. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful and serene!

When I arrived at the Boathouse my first impression was "what an absolutely adorable cottage"! The cottage is immaculate and so charming! The hydrangeas were in full bloom! The pictures on this site are a true representation of the place but really it is more magnificent in person! I loved being in the boro and spent every morning sitting in the window seat drinking my coffee watching the town come alive! The owner is extremely cordial and very accommodating. The added benefit of off-street parking was the extra caveat. After renting this cottage I have decided to make Stonington Borough my forever! Every time I drive by the boathouse I can't help but smile! This is truly a hidden gem as is the town! Thank you Deb and Tom for everything!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Stayed at The Boathouse for the off season between selling and buying a new home. It was very comfortable and came with everything you need for an extended stay. Thoroughly enjoyed gas fireplace on cold mornings and farmers market on weekends. Convenient to Stonington village with great restaurants and also 5 minutes to I 95. Owners were quite accommodating and took care of any problems quickly. Highly recommend this place for both short term or long term rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Stonington Jewel

The Boat House exceeds all expectations with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, thoughtful design, and even a Keurig coffee maker! Storage abounds. Location is perfect for a stroll through Stonington Borough which has great restaurants, shops and water views. The Dog Watch restaurant is steps away. A waterside gazebo in the Borough is a great place for quiet reflection. The property is clean and well maintained by the owners who obviously take pride in their charming cottage, and who are always available, friendly and helpful. .
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10/10 Excellent

Village Cottage

This is a really great place to stay. The cottage is very attractive and comfortable. The location is terrific. My husband and I stayed here with our young son and had a really wonderful time. The owner is very accommodating.
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10/10 Excellent

"THE BOAT HOUSE"

Location,location, location! My stay at this property was everything I wanted during my visit to Stonington. The location is at the beginning of the Village which gives you a pleasant walk through the Village ending at the Lighthouse and Dubois Beach with a magnificant view of the ocean. All the way, you will find eateries, shops of all sorts, and pleasant residents to chat with. The owners of the property accommodate in any way that they can. I look forward to returning to this charming accommodation.
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