Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River
Mystic, Pennington County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River Just listed on VRBO, this kayakers paradise contains a waterfront home secluded on 2.5 wooded acres along the Mystic River. Unparalleled views of the water, tidal marsh, woods, and wildlife are constantly changing and visible from every room. Owned by two designers, this home’s modern aesthetic has interesting art, objects, furniture, li...
Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River Just listed on VRBO, this kayakers paradise contains a waterfront home secluded on 2.5 wooded acres along the Mystic River. Unparalleled views of the water, tidal marsh, woods, and wildlife are constantly changing and visible from every room. Owned by two designers, this home’s modern aesthetic has interesting art, objects, furniture, lighting & textiles. Dine & relax on the porch, paddle kayaks on the river, walk or ride bicycles on the scenic road into downtown Mystic, or visit nearby beaches and family destinations.The spaceA large open living/dining space with full-height windows offers panoramic views of the water and woods. A custom wood table seating 8 and a small round table for 4 offers options for meals and activities, while a spacious 3-sided sectional sofa and additional seating allows the entire family to gather for conversations, reading, or watching TV.The modern kitchen with stone counters and tile contains all new stainless steel Bosch appliances (Induction range, vent hood, fridge w/water & ice on the door, dishwasher), a well-stocked spice selection, and all of the indoor/outdoor cooking, serving wares, and mini-appliances (Microwave, Nutribullet smoothie maker, toaster, food processor, coffee maker, instant water heater, etc.) you will require during your stay.There is a full bath on each of the two floors. Each contains a shower (no tub), and one contains a bidet.Three individually heated or cooled bedrooms are on the second floor. A spacious bedroom with a King bed has 12 feet of glass facing the water. A second spacious bedroom with views to the forest has two twin beds. The mattress platforms can be pushed together to form a king arrangement. King mattress pad, sheets and blankets make it complete. A third bedroom contains a bunk bed that is also comfortable for adults. All bedrooms contain operable windows with screens and black-out shades, closets, dressers, and all but the bunk room has their own TV. The upper hallway is another room where rocking chairs and a bookcase provide space for reading and/or playing. The shared spaces have individually-controlled AC and heat. Radiant floor heating downstairs can provide additional warmth to the mini-split in the colder months.An 8' wide open porch wraps around three sides of the house. A table with seating for 6, a gas grille, and a hammock are provided for your outdoor enjoyment. (4) kayaks, paddles and life jackets are stationed by the water for easy launching. (2) 10-speed bicycles are available for your use. The driveway accommodates 3 cars with an electric outlet nearby.Guest accessWe are located less than 5 minutes off of I-95. Take exit 90, go north on highway 27, and take a left onto Clipper Pt Road. Drive less than a 1/4 mile winding through trees and take your first right (across from the metal fence). Our home is the first one on the right. There is space for 3 cars to park in our crushed stone driveway. Please do not park on the road.All of the 6 houses on our road occupy 2.5 acres each along the river, providing the comfort of knowing others are nearby, but enough distance for privacy and quiet.Visit the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce for details on things to do:Some local attractions with distances from our home:The Mystic Aquarium – 4 minute drive - 1.2 milesThe Mystic Seaport Museum – 6 minute drive – 1.9 milesMystic Town Center – 7 minute drive – 2.3 milesThe Pequot Museum – 15 minute drive – 7.4 milesSome local beaches in Mystic/Stonington with distances from our home:Williams Beach, 1 Harry Austin Dr, Mystic (small/public/free), comp parking at YMCA across the street – 8 minute drive – 3.1 milesEsker Point Beach, 900 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton (600' long/public/free) – 12 minute drive – 5.5 milesEastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Rd, Groton ($30 parking fee) - 14 minute drive - 9.9 milesBluff Point State Park, 55 Depot Rd, walk 15-20 minutes down a dirt trail, Groton (public/free) - 13 minute drive - 6.7 milesDubois Beach, 1 Water St, Stonington (small/public/$10/person) – 13 minute drive – 5.3 milesOcean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave, New London (large/public/various fees/much to do – 24 minute drive – 13.6 milesWatch Hill Beach, 151 Bay St, Westerly, RI (public/$5 & $10 per person) - 27 minute drive - 13.5 milesMisquamicut Beach, Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI (public) - 24 minute drive - 12.4 milesOther things to noteAccessibility - We don't want to mislead on this topic. There are some accessible features to our home but they are not consistent. The driveway has room for parking and wheelchair exit, but it is 3/8" crushed stone. The pathway leading to the house is lit, but it is also 3/8" crushed stone. There are two steps to get onto the ground floor porch and then one has access to the entire ground floor (porch, living/dining, full bath, kitchen, laundry). The doorways meet ADA compliant widths. The kitchen is not ADA compliant in terms of counter height (36") or clearance under counters. There is a Japanese-style ground floor bath where one can roll right into the shower. The vanity is wall-hung and has 11” of floor clearance but is not fully ADA compliant. There are no grab bars by the toilet or shower. The sofa is in fact a large day bed, so two people could sleep here in lieu of going upstairs to the bedrooms.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Kayak / canoe
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
Location type
- Waterfront
- River
- Rural
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Water view
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's dinnerware
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift
- Step to reach entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- On a river
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Kayak
- Cycling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Bicycles
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycles
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Recycling
- Water-efficient showers
- Bicycle parking
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 26
- Check-out: Before 10:30 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Mystic
Located in Mystic, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mystic Seaport and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Ocean Beach Park. Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration 3 min drive
- Olde Mistick Village 3 min drive
- Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea 3 min drive
- Mystic Seaport 4 min drive
- Mystic Downtown Marina 6 min drive
Getting around
- Mystic Station 9 min drive
- New London, CT (GON-Groton New London)
Restaurants
- McDonald's 2 min drive
- Mystic Diner & Restaurant 2 min drive
- Starbucks 3 min drive
- Alice 2 min drive
- Andiamo 2 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Nature Lover's Modern Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center, Olde Mistick Village and Shady Oaks Park. Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport are also within 2 miles (3 km).