Our third summer in Mystic and this feels like our"summer home", and we keep returning to it.
I've contributed other reviews from earlier years but i wanted to say again after three years how satisfying it was to stay here. I echo the superlatives from everyone else, and say it's just a wonderful place. To me the way the house is furnished matters--this one is elegant but not stuffy, pale, "beachy' but not thrown together, it has a real style to it. It feels like it's really private, and the view of the water is sublime.
You keep your privacy: the owners could not be more hospitable and flexible, they are easy going and stay out of your way, but they are at the ready if you need them.
Each year i notice more about what i love--it's a discreet, beautifully appointed house but it has the most sublime location, with, a view of the water that faces you from every room on the first floor and on the second floor from the master bedroom.The sun room is a particular plus, it invites lounging, reading, and writing if that's your thing, - and If you like tranquility and comfort, peace and quiet as we do, the location is a big draw--this has the best of any i know of..it's off the main drag, not near stores or noise but within walking distance of them.
I'm into cooking and the kitchen is great,, that matters also with giant marble counter, new appliances and it is surprisingly well stocked with condiments and oil to cook with, not much has to be bought except raw ingredients. After the first two years i only brought my stick blender for making soups, everything else is there. In fact turned out i didn't need that this year, there is a blender, too! There is also a cool kitchenware store in Old Mistick Village to buy gadgets but the house really has a lot of pots, pans, knives, and tools actually for a rental. Fully stocked. I've rented other places and none are stocked like this.
If you are affected by your surroundings and not just looking for a place to sleep, this is the one. I would love to try it in the winter if they ever decide to rent it out! - We live in the city and there is an atmosphere to the house that is very romantic and cozy. It is a haven for us.