Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic
5.0
Outstanding(15 Reviews)House in Mystic, CT
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
It's rumored George Washington himself may have spent some time in this charming historic home! Tuck into the Burrows House in central Mystic boasting room for 12 or more guests. You will love discovering the hidden gems in this beautiful home. With modern updates and sunny rooms this house has all you will need for a comfortable family reunion or to reconnect with friends. Walking distance to downtown Mystic, a spacious stay with an expansive yard and gardens, ample room for fun indoors and out.
The space:
This wonderful home is just a 7 minute walk from downtown Mystic, and is located along the Mystic River in the charming historic district. Walk to over a dozen restaurants, shops, and even the Mystic Seaport.
Featuring over an acre of land, you will have access to expansive (seasonal) gardens, a pergola, fenced-in koi pond, beautiful stone walls and walkways, swing set, and two patio spaces. We also have outdoor games, a grill, and fire pit.
Enter the house through the garden level mudroom, with storage for shoes and coats. This floor also features a game room with darts and a pool table, and a historic pub with full wooden bar and living room. Enjoy a drink while you watch the game on tv, or play some ping pong. One of the sofas on this floor is a sleeper and there is also a half bath on this level.
Front and rear staircases lead to the first floor. There you'll find a well equipped kitchen (Thermador and KitchenAid appliances) with everything you need to cook a fantastic meal - All Clad and Le Creuset pots and pans available. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, laundry room, half bath, breakfast nook, den, and doors leading to the rear patio. The main floor continues through the dining room (with a gas fireplace and river views), covered deck, living room with tv, office, guest room, and full bath.
Take the stairs to the second floor which features a large master bedroom with bath, 2 guest bedrooms, a small bedroom, full bath, and a walk through playroom (with bunk beds). All second floor bedrooms except one have views of the water. Bedding by Garnet Hill, L.L.Bean, Pottery Barn kids, and Serena and Lily.
Bringing children? They will love the bunk beds, swing set, and playroom stocked with toys. We also have a portable crib, high chairs, and stroller, available upon request.
Guest access:
You will have the house and yard for your use, the garage is not for guest use.
Other things to note:
Please keep in mind that this house is almost 300 years old. The stairs between levels are narrow and steep. This is not the right house for individuals with mobility issues and young children will need to be supervised on the stairs. There is also a natural rock ledge in the back yard that guests may use at their own discretion and risk. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.
The space:
This wonderful home is just a 7 minute walk from downtown Mystic, and is located along the Mystic River in the charming historic district. Walk to over a dozen restaurants, shops, and even the Mystic Seaport.
Featuring over an acre of land, you will have access to expansive (seasonal) gardens, a pergola, fenced-in koi pond, beautiful stone walls and walkways, swing set, and two patio spaces. We also have outdoor games, a grill, and fire pit.
Enter the house through the garden level mudroom, with storage for shoes and coats. This floor also features a game room with darts and a pool table, and a historic pub with full wooden bar and living room. Enjoy a drink while you watch the game on tv, or play some ping pong. One of the sofas on this floor is a sleeper and there is also a half bath on this level.
Front and rear staircases lead to the first floor. There you'll find a well equipped kitchen (Thermador and KitchenAid appliances) with everything you need to cook a fantastic meal - All Clad and Le Creuset pots and pans available. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, laundry room, half bath, breakfast nook, den, and doors leading to the rear patio. The main floor continues through the dining room (with a gas fireplace and river views), covered deck, living room with tv, office, guest room, and full bath.
Take the stairs to the second floor which features a large master bedroom with bath, 2 guest bedrooms, a small bedroom, full bath, and a walk through playroom (with bunk beds). All second floor bedrooms except one have views of the water. Bedding by Garnet Hill, L.L.Bean, Pottery Barn kids, and Serena and Lily.
Bringing children? They will love the bunk beds, swing set, and playroom stocked with toys. We also have a portable crib, high chairs, and stroller, available upon request.
Guest access:
You will have the house and yard for your use, the garage is not for guest use.
Other things to note:
Please keep in mind that this house is almost 300 years old. The stairs between levels are narrow and steep. This is not the right house for individuals with mobility issues and young children will need to be supervised on the stairs. There is also a natural rock ledge in the back yard that guests may use at their own discretion and risk. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mystic, CT
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(15 Reviews)5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
Clean, neat and great access to Town. Host communicated
in a professional manner
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mystic?
The average price for a rental in Mystic is £273 per night. This rental is £442 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic John Burrows House in Downtown Mystic?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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