About this place
The Carriage House in the peaceful hamlet of Old Mystic near the Head O’ the Mystic River is a 2-mi drive to Mystic Seaport Museum, shops, and restaurants! This lovely property offers 4 uniquely themed private bedchambers, reserved separately, with private baths and entrances. Sleep soundly on a comfy queen pencil bed, dressed in lovely linens, and wake up rested to a beautiful mural- careful attention to every detail with you in mind! 4-legged "Salty Dogs" are welcome, too! Come, sit, stay!
The space
We promise you will feel cared for the moment you walk through the door- from the warm welcome to a specially prepared bed- made just for you! The front windows of this bedchamber overlook the gardens and gazebo. The field and stone walls out back are a lovely view, too.
Whether traveling alone or with a 2-legged or 4-legged companion, you will enjoy this cozy room, perfect for the sailor in your heart.
During your stay, you will have a mini fridge for your perishables and a Keurig for your morning cup.
Enjoy the bustle of downtown, but come back to the peaceful, quiet Old Mystic Village- a charming New England Hideaway- a true "Sailor's Rest." So what are you waiting for?
:-D
Carriage House Bedchambers:
1. The Life Saver Room- a private bedchamber
2. The Salty Sailor Room- a private bedchamber **This Listing**
3. The Chandler- a 2 BR apartment upper lever
4. The Rigger's Retreat Room- a private bedchamber
5. The Whaler's Welcome Room- a private bedchamber
The four 1st-floor bedchambers and the 2nd-floor apartment can accommodate up to 14 guests.
In addition, we can offer our adjacent properties for family reunions, wedding guests, and retreats!
We can accommodate 38 guests in our three uniquely themed properties in Old Mystic! Oh, the possibilities!
***The Salty Sailor's Room is for this particular listing***
BEDCHAMBER AMENITIES:
~ Nautical-inspired decor and hand-painted murals.
~ En suite bathrooms
~ Beautiful linens
~ Smart TVs with Roku Stick
~ Mini-fridge
~ Keurig Coffee make with K-cups, cream, sugar, tea, and creamer
~ High-speed internet (Two AmpliFI Instant Dual-Band
Mesh WiFi Routers)
~ Alarm clocks with sleep sounds
~ USB charger ports on each side of the bed
~ Sitting area for two
~ Worksurface (if you must!)
~ Seasonal gas fireplaces in The Life Saver, The Whaler's Welcome, and The Rigger's Retreat rooms
~ Complimentary toiletries
~ Closet and hangers for hanging clothes
~ Iron and ironing board
~ Picnic blanket
~ Picnic basket
~ Two beach towels
GUIDELINES FOR BRINGING 4-LEGGED GUESTS
Dogs ONLY
2 small dogs or 1 medium dog, MAX
Our fee is $40/pet, which will be requested with your confirmed reservation.
We charge a $40.00 pet fee/pet. We hope you find this fee fair and reasonable as we take on additional responsibilities by adding furry guests to your reservation.
To ensure a smooth experience, we ask owners to bring along their dogs with the following understanding.
1. Dogs are 100% house-trained. Traveling dogs can get anxious and confused, causing accidents even for a house-trained dog.
***If your dog pees inside, this will cause a great deal of confusion for future dogs staying as they may pee on top of your dog's pee, causing upset for everyone. When arriving, please immediately introduce the yard to your dog to establish where the potty is located.***
2. Pets are well-behaved and good-natured **NO aggressive dogs allowed**
3. Pets are not left alone in the Sailor Room. Given the shared property, barking dogs will disturb other guests staying in adjacent guest rooms.
4. Owners clean up outside after their pets
5. Owners keep their pets on a leash when appropriate, as Mystic is a busy place.
Behind our property is a great field to walk your dog!
We've had wonderful experiences accommodating traveling pets! However, if your pet damages any property, we will use your security deposit to cover the cost. (though this has never happened yet:)
If you're considering bringing your dog and are fine with the pet rules/guidelines, please confirm you have read and agree to the rules in your booking message to me at the time of confirmation.
Where you’ll be
Neighborhood highlights
Located in the original colonial settlement of Mystic, the Carriage House property is a short two-mile ride to sightseeing and Mystic eateries.
Do you desire a day to relax after traveling? Grab one of our blankets and have lunch on our lawn.
If you enjoy walking, jogging, or biking as part of your getaway, the scenic River Road is just around the corner across the little bridge.
Ready to go out and explore? Spend a day at the Mystic Seaport Museum and immerse yourself in maritime history. See the ships, buildings, and trades that inspired our room names in our adjacent properties: Carriage House, 1784 Denison Home, and 1807 Williams Home.
Spend a day exploring the Mystic Aquarium and make a date with one of the Beluga Whales.
Are you craving a beach day? Pack our beach bag and towels and head to a local beach or one of Rhode Island's beaches- easily accessible within a 15-minute drive.
Venture out to one of the wineries or breweries for an afternoon.
Whether you need relaxation or activity, Mystic offers both!
Mystic is a place to visit anytime, as you can attend events throughout the year!
~ St. Patrick's Day Parade
~ Antique Boat Parade
~ Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
~ Chowder Days at Mystic Seaport
~ Summer Sounds Concert series (Tuesday
evenings/summer)
~ Blue Mondays Concert series (Monday evenings/summer)
~ Clyde's Cider Mill cider press demonstrations (a fall must
do!)
~ Mystic Eats downtown Mystic
~ Taste of Mystic at Olde Mistick Village
~ Pirate Invasion Downtown Mystic
~ Lantern Light Tours at the Mystic Seaport
~ Santa Arrives by Tugboat
~ Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
~ Downtown Holiday Stroll and Luminaria
~ Community Carol Sing
~ and more!
Several last-of-its-kind treasures call Mystic their home.
The Mystic Seaport is a must-see while you are here! It is home to five National Historic Landmark vessels: Charles W. Morgan- the last whaling ship, Sabino Coal Steamer- last in regular operation in the U.S.; L.A. Dunton, Joseph Conrad, and the Emma C. Berry. Also, Mystic is home to Clyde's Cider Mill- the oldest steam power cider mill in the U.S.
There's something special about this little town- Mystic is a one-of-a-kind place!
Guest access
You'll have your own charming bedchamber and a private bathroom with a private exterior entrance.
The outside firepit and parking are shared with other guests.
You'll receive your thorough check-in instructions three days before arrival (or straightaway if booking less than three days), and your keypad code 24 hours before check-in time (or sooner if you reserved a last-minute getaway).
During your stay
My husband and I live in Mystic, a 5-minute drive from Old Mystic. Even though you are set up for self-check-in, you may see one of us around watering plants, taking out trash bins, etc. But rest assured, we are harmless and will respect your space and privacy. If you seek answers, would like suggestions, or even meet us, we are here for you and delight in sharing this lovely little village with visitors! We are always available by phone or text, so please reach out if you need anything!
Other things to note
We also have guests who stay in our front red property, the 1784 Denison Home. Please park in front of the Carriage House property, and the other guests park behind the Denison Home.
The Sailor's Room is our four-legged "Salty Dog" friendly room. It is for small and medium-sized dogs only. Please read all pet guidelines in our "House Rules" section and House Manual. Kindly send me the code word to let me know you are OK with our pet policy.
You'll receive detailed check-in instructions three days before arrival- please read all check-in and keypad instructions carefully.
Getting to this magical place...
~ Mystic is conveniently located midway between Boston and New York.
Less than 1 mile off Interstate 95 (exit 90)
~ T. F. Green Airport, Providence, RI, 43 mi/43 min drive
~ Mystic Train Station 3.0 miles
~ Mystic Seaport Museum and area restaurants are a short 2-mile drive down the road.
~ Old Mystic is car-dependent, so if you take the train, you'll need to plan on using an Uber.
~ Guests can also consider bike riding on River Rd. when the weather is nice.
~ We plan to offer seasonal bike rentals onsite by Mystic Adventure during warmer months. Please inquire about availability.
We are Debbie (and Paul, too:)
My husband and I live in Mystic, a 5-minute drive from Old Mystic. Even though you are set up for self-check-in, you may see one of us around watering plants, taking out trash bins, etc. But rest assured, we are harmless and will respect your space and privacy. If you seek answers, would like suggestions, or even meet us, we are here for you and delight in sharing this lovely little village with visitors! We are always available by phone or text, so please reach out if you need anything!
We are sure you would love to stay in the Salty Sailor Guest Room at the Carriage House, and we'd love to host you!
Warmly,
Debbie (& Paul, too)
Mystic Vacation Rentals LLC
