Perfect for Groups! New England Hospitality at its Best!
Reserve the entire historic Denison Home and Carriage House in Old Mystic, a rare, unique, adjacent two-building nautical retreat about 3 miles from downtown Mystic. Sleeps up to 24.
— 1784 Denison Home: 5 ensuite bedrooms, 5 full baths, gathering rooms, 5 seasonal fireplaces (seasonal)
— Carriage House: 4 private ensuite whimsical rooms plus an upstairs 2BR apartment with kitchen, dining, and living room
Perfect for groups who want together time and privacy. Hospitality as sweet as apple pie.
All Aboard: The Setup
Welcome to hospitality as sweet as apple pie.
This is a two-building Old Mystic estate where maritime history meets modern comfort. Expect antiques, nautical touches, whimsical murals by local artist Susan Leach, and plenty of room to gather and privacy to relax.
Denison Home (c 1784)
— Sleeps 10
— 5 bedrooms | 5 full baths | all ensuite
— Fully equipped kitchen
— Dining table seats 10
— Multiple common rooms: keeping room, library, and sitting room
— 5 working fireplaces (seasonal, Oct to Apr)
Denison Bedroom Setup (all ensuite)
— Charles W. Morgan (1st floor) | Queen | seasonal fireplace
— Joseph Conrad (1st floor) | Queen | seasonal fireplace
— L.A. Dunton (2nd floor) | King | private balcony
— Sabino (2nd floor) | King | seasonal fireplace | detached private bath
— Emma C. Berry (2nd floor) | Queen | seasonal fireplace
Carriage House
— Sleeps up to 12-14
— 6 bedrooms | 5 full baths
— 4 first-floor private ensuite rooms | private entrances
— Upstairs 2-bedroom apartment | kitchen | dining | living room
— First-floor rooms include a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee station
Carriage House Bedroom Setup
— Life Saver (1st floor) | Queen | seasonal gas stove
— Salty Sailor (1st floor) | Queen
— Rigger Room (1st floor) | Queen | seasonal gas fireplace | single whirlpool tub
— Whaler Room (1st floor) | Queen + Full | sleeps 2 to 4 | seasonal gas fireplace | single whirlpool tub
— Upstairs apartment bedroom | Queen
— Upstairs apartment bedroom | Full
Layout note: The upstairs apartment has a separate exterior entrance and stairwell. First-floor rooms are stair-free.
Outdoor Spaces
— Two Firepit areas | Adirondack chairs | starter wood bundle
— Gazebo area and shaded seating under old maple trees
— Covered porch at the Carriage House with small tables
— Two Propane grills (propane provided)
— Hammocks and multiple seating areas
Family Friendly
— High chair | pack-n-play | baby tub (Denison Home)
— Board games and books
— Playground and field next door
Dogs
— Denison Home welcomes up to two well-behaved, house-trained, small to medium dogs | $150 pet fee per pet
Parking
— Denison Home driveway: 5 spaces | park behind the red house
— Carriage House driveway: 5 spaces | in front of the blue Carriage House
— Denison and Carriage House driveways connect
You’re staying in Old Mystic, near the head of the Mystic River. It’s a little quieter and more local, but still close to everything.
Highlights nearby:
— Downtown Mystic (about 3 miles) for shopping, strolling, and the riverfront
— Scenic River Road right around the corner for walking, jogging, and biking (complimentary bikes provided)
— Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium (about a 2-mile drive)
— CT and RI beaches for easy day trips (many about a 15-minute drive)
— Haley’s Way Playground and field behind the property, great for kids to run off energy
Mystic is a year-round kind of place with seasonal events, great food, maritime history, and plenty of cozy corners to relax.
— Mystic is conveniently located between Boston and New York, less than 1 mile off I-95 (Exit 90)
— T. F. Green Airport (Providence, RI) is about 43 miles
— Mystic Train Station is about 3 miles (a car is strongly recommended)
You will have access to both buildings and the property’s outdoor spaces.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Entry is via keypad and lockbox access:
— Full arrival details will be sent about 4 days before your stay
— Door codes will be sent about 24 hours before arrival
Outdoor spaces (side yard, gazebo area, and 2 firepit areas) are included for your group to enjoy.
Property Truths
— Location: Denison Home is on Main Street across from the Old Mystic Post Office | busy during the day | generally quiet in the evenings
— Nearby fire station: Old Mystic Fire Station is down the street | you may hear sirens at times
— Historic home charm: wide-plank floors may creak | doors can stick with weather changes | original windows can feel drafty in winter
— Two-building layout: Carriage House first-floor rooms are separate from the upstairs 2BR apartment | guests walk outside under the covered roofline to access the apartment entrance
— Driveway note: Denison and Carriage House driveways connect | we will send clear “who parks where” guidance before arrival
You’ll have easy self-check-in, and we live about a 10-minute drive away if you need us.
— You may see one of us briefly during longer stays | watering outdoor plants | bringing bins to the curb (especially if you’re here over a Wednesday night)
— We always respect your space and privacy
— Questions or local recommendations | just send a message anytime | we are happy to help you have a relaxing, shipshape stay
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