Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic

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A white colonial-style house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden beams, a window, and a nightstand.
A garden with a stone pathway, wooden pergola, and a children's play structure.
A room with wooden beams on the ceiling, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a front porch, a stone patio with outdoor furniture, and a lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mystic Downtown Marina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mystic, CT
  • Place, Mystic Arts Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Buoy Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Little twin room

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Two queens

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Garden Level half bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Main floor full bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor laundry room half bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Master bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mystic

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Mystic River Historic District, a neighbourhood in Mystic. Olde Mistick Village and Crystal Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Misquamicut State Beach and Haley Farm State Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, or head to an event or a match at Mohegan Sun Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Mystic, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Arts Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 5 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mystic Diner & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic located?

This family-friendly Mystic holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Mystic Arts Center and Mystic Downtown Marina. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Mystic River Bascule Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mystic Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home, that was the perfect location for old friends to meet, catch up and enjoy Mystic’s charm, history and downtown area. Thank you to our host who greatly added to our experience. The house was clean, comfortable and provided all the amenities needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing property. Built in 1729 it has many of the intriguing quirks and features of that era while being comfortable and filled with modern conveniences. Every surface was clean and dust free. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen large enough for our group of 7. We spent a lot of time enjoying the the outdoor porch and looking at the artwork on the wall. The stairs are steep, as is typical of houses from that era, but our group of 75 year old women managed them without a problem. We were all thrilled with the opportunity to stay in such a lovely place that is easy walking distance to all that Mystic has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Historic House

Enjoyed exploring the house and yard. It was a wonderful place to stay while exploring Mystic. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location and accomodation

Clean, neat and great access to Town. Host communicated in a professional manner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend!

The most charming place in Mystic CT. I stayed here with 8 close
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for big group with young kids!

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway with friends. Location was perfect- we walked into town each morning and loved how close it was to the water. The outdoor playground, upstairs playroom with toys, and ample kids gear throughout the house kept our six kids entertained the entire time a we feel very lucky to have found this place and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home!!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!!

We loved staying at this home. It was so clean, beds were so comfortable too! It’s a 11 minute walk to downtown. We couldn’t get over how big the home was. Checkout was extremely easy & reasonable. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vintage House in Mystic

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Historic Property

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful historic home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming stay in the heart of Mystic

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay with family and friends

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Perfect!

A group of 10 lady friends traveling from all over the US, we had the most amazing stay. This house is a Unique opportunity to stay in a historical setting with a modern feel. It is so spacious - we had more room than we needed! Beautiful grounds, quaint neighborhood, water views, and a very short walk to downtown Mystic. Be sure to read the house manual, which is detailed, but very clear and easy to follow. Better suited for a family stay or relaxing atmosphere- not the right house if you are looking for a party vibe. Thank you, Liz!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable home in Mystic

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding weekend stay

My parents, my brother’s family and mine all were able to stay together for my siblings wedding weekend! We loved being able to hang out in front of the fire place during breakfast and at night. There were plenty of beds to suit everyone’s needs. The house is stocked with extra linens, lots of games, plenty of towels and was very beautiful and clean. Also we really appreciated the baby high chair and optional pack and play! Less to pack;) The only cons were the steep stairs for my toddlers as our room was on the third level. Thankfully our baby doesn’t crawl yet or I would have been a lot more concerned. Definitely something to consider for elders and small children. The only other con would be not being able to invite my best childhood friends into the house to play pool or visit with us (according to the house rules no one is to visit unless staying at the home or with prior approval, which I did not request due to time constraints) the owner Liz was very nice so I’m sure it wouldn’t have been a problem. We didn’t want to break any rules but the home would have been perfect place for friends to get together and play games. So this to us, since it was a wedding weekend out of state would have been nice to be able to enjoy friends and the house simultaneously. However, we do understand why this rule exists. Nevertheless, we absolutely enjoyed being able to stay at the same location, which allowed for spending a little more family time together. Thank you Liz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks, Ali. So glad your family enjoyed the house! The stairs are original to the home, built in 1729. They are narrow and steep, which is why we post pictures of them and have that disclosure in the main body of our listing, as we are not the right fit for those with mobility issues or unsupervised young children. We no longer allow unregistered guests (yours would have been fine with a text) as not all guests are as conscientious as you. We've had folks host graduation parties, wedding rehearsals, and even a memorial service at our home after booking the weekend for 8 people. As you might imagine, the plumbing is not designed for 40 people and our neighbors weren't pleased when dozens of extra cars and people showed up at the house. Unfortunately we had to implement that policy as a response to some fairly egregious incidents. When in doubt, guests can always send me a text or message. Thanks again for your feedback. We hope we see you and your family again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was definetly unique regarding layout, but understandable considering it’s age. It was clean and well kept. The owner, was very nice and helpful. There were a few surprises (i.e. lack of closets, master bedroom must be entered/exited via either a shared bathroom or closet). Overall, we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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