The home is ideal even better than the description and photos. We loved the location, spacious rooms indoor and comfortable outdoor living areas as well. The fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms with child's step stools & first aid kits, and nice book, puzzle & toy collections truly made the rental feel like home (without the worries or cares). Such fun to be able to walk to pizza, ice cream, book shops, the most delicious bakery and much more. The worry free check out was icy on the cake. This was the best rental experience.

My friends and I stayed here for a birthday weekend and really enjoyed ourselves immensely. The property is beautiful, the location is literally perfect (2 mins walk to anywhere in downtown Mystic), and the host - Gerard, was really helpful and kind. Overall we will definitely be returning if we can!

This really is a gem. IMMACULATE. It was just my sister and me. Furnishings were incredibly comfortable and clean, with a beautiful selection /mix of antiques & you can see there was careful thought put into the décor and design of the home- thank you for keeping the original elements, like the pocket doors and the fabulous original wide-plank flooring throughout both levels. Excellent floorplan. Quiet. Awesome outdoor spaces. Brand new driveway and you could tell it was painstaking to do any refurbishing. Kitchen is AMAZING! We planned to eat dinner out each night, but decided to stay in and cook together. They have thought of everything - food wraps, super sharp knives (look new), condiments, and the appliances appear new - so clean! Complimentary baskets of possible needs in each bathroom (make-up towels, micellar water, cotton cleansing pads, etc.). Owners are only a call or text away and are immediately responsive. For our stay, they actually contacted us ahead of check in to let us know the home was ready to check in- we REALLY appreciated that. This would be a perfect family rental - so much room, indoor and out and walking distance to the main avenue of shops and restaurants by the bridge. We will definitely be back. Can I give them 20 stars?

My family of five spent the long Easter weekend in Mystic and had the most amazing time. The home is so well-acquainted. My family had room to spread out, but also enjoyed the cozy living space to all be together. Gerard is the most wonderful host. He touched base at check-in and his company provides thoughtful amenities at the property. We would definitely go back!

Gerard is very responsive and is the ultimate host! The house is better in person, well appointed and very close to town. We look forward to another stay in the future

Four bedrooms accommodates ten people! We love the central location to walk to mystic Main Street! Very spacious! Clean and communicative!

Wonderful property in a great location. Everything was as described and couldn’t have been better. The host communicated every detail clearly and was a pleasure to work with. This property and host is highly recommended. We will visit again in the future!

What a beautiful home! We are 4 couples who have been friends since high-school and have spent many New Year's Eve together. This year, we decided to stay a few days at a VRBO and ring in the new year so no one would have to drive home after the ball dropped. Mystic was a perfect midway point and this Sunny Victorian fit the bill perfectly. The home is wonderfully historic with all the necessary updates. We were able to create a gourmet dinner with the well appointed kitchen, sleep in cosy bedrooms and walk to restaurants, shopping and the river. Gerard was a fabulous host, checking in with us regularly and even giving us a bit of history about the house. He even worked with us with a delayed departure on New Year's morning so we could sleep in. Would we recommend staying here? In a minute! It might be a New Year's tradition for our group.

We had a wonderful week at the Victorian Gem. Lovely home and it provided everything that we needed. The beds are wonderful and the host provided lots of extras to make us feel so special. We can’t wait to go back! Highly recommended.

This home is right in the heart of downtown Mystic and perfect for walking to shops and restaurants. Clean and very comfortable for our group of 6.

Lovely property and great host! Easy walk to everything. Would stay again!

We were in town for a wedding and really enjoyed everything about this property! We brought 2 small dogs who loved the fenced in back yard

We had a fabulous time staying in Gerard's beautiful, historic, Victorian house. Super clean and comfortable. Gerard was great to work with. The house was perfect for our group of 7 older adults staying for a college homecoming weekend. Just a short walk to the main street shops in Mystic. We look forward to coming back again!

Five star stay all around, in particular appreciated the outdoor living areas and proximity to mystic - thank you Gerard and team

What a wonderful home base, in the perfect location to explore Mystic. The home had everything we could possibly need and the beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers in the kitchen was a lovely touch

This historic home which was built in 1854 has been beautifully restored while keeping many of the historical details and charm. The home was very clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Gerard was very helpful and responsive to any question. The location is a short walk to the quaint shops and many restaurants. The residents of Mystic were very accommodating and helpful.

This home was a perfect place for our Girls Get Together. The home had everything we needed. Comfortable bedding and places for us to play games and have fun. We also spent time at local places and enjoyed them as well. We would highly recommend this home for your vacation in Mystic. Also, Gerard was excellent to work with. Thank you all for sharing this wonderful place

Authentic, clean, accurately described house, easy access to town, close communication with Gerard for fluid check-in and check-out. Enjoyed by all 8 of us.

The location, amenities and charm of this property is outstanding. The rehearsal dinner at Shift was amazing and just a 3 minute walk from the property.

My mom, daughter and I had a girls weekend in Mystic. This place was perfect. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants and close enough to drive to attractions. The house was beautifully decorated, lots of space both inside and out, very comfortable and clean. Gerard was great with communications, quick to answer any questions and anticipated things we might ask about by providing an online guide to the house and the area.

Our extended family spent four nights in this VRBO and had a wonderful time! There was more than enough sleeping room for us (Two grandparents, 4 adults, 2 children, one dog) and the house layout was perfect for family together time, especially the flow of kitchen to living space and large outdoor dining table (which we used for every meal at home). The location was perfect with a walk-able playground for the kids, nice sidewalks for dog-walking, and easy access to Mystic (Restaurants, shops, etc). The house was very clean, and we appreciated that bedding and soap/shampoo were included. Those things made it easy to settle right in and start our unforgettable vacation. Overall Gerard and his team were easy to work with, and we look forward to returning to this home, or perhaps trying another Great Gull Island vacation property!

Wonderful house for a family or group trip to Mystic. The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you could possibly need. It’s location is perfect for walking to all the shops and restaurants in town. Gerard is a great host - very friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Will definitely try to stay here when we visit Mystic again!

Beautiful property! We had a family of 6 stay here and everyone was comfortable. The house was VERY clean and all the amenities were so helpful! Location was excellent and the homeowner was easily accessible and friendly. Definitely would stay here again!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful old historic home. The property was exceptionally well cared for- clean, welcoming and very large! We loved the home, the patios, and the location could not have been better. The host, Gerard, was one of the best hosts I’ve ever dealt with. He was immediately responsive to a couple of minor glitches (most likely due to the deluge of rain on our first day). We are already planning our next stay in this beautiful home.

Beautiful home. Very clean. Easily accommodated all 7 of us for our ladies weekend.Quick walk to downtown. Looking forward to another weekend stay again. Gerard is very accessible with any questions.

We had a wonderful stay. The house is amazing and the location is perfect. We had 4 kids (ages 8mo-8years) and the house was the perfect accommodation. Easy walk to downtown with all the kids and a great launching point for other activities.

Beautiful home to host our college reunion weekend. The location is perfect, walking distance to all the shops and great restaurants. The house was clean and exactly as described. Gerard had excellent communication and was very welcoming! I would highly recommend this house to any group or large family that is looking for a clean home with great spaces for the group to eat together and hang out together.

The host Gerard is overly accommodating and will address any concern you have, almost immediately. House is beautiful, with plenty of charm. And the online pictures don’t lie; it’s an exact replica of what you’re getting with this rental. Great location too; close to everything!

This property deserves its 5 stars. Just a great place to entertain a group while visiting beautiful Mystic.

This property deserves its 5 stars. Just a great place to entertain a group while visiting beautiful Mystic.

The property was excellent as described. The location was very convenient, on a cold January day, to the shopping on Main Street. And Mystic as always is very interesting and a beautiful walk in the old sections. Highly recommended.

The location is walking distance to fabulous restaurants and shopping. The home was clean, beautifully decorated and the big enough to host many people. Gerald and his staff were very responsive to our needs. Hope to stay here again.