Old Mystic Compound | 2 Homes | Sleeps 24

Perfect for Groups | Historic Charm, Privacy, and New England Hospitality Bring your favorite people together without giving up space, privacy, or charm. This rare two-building retreat in Old Mystic gives your group room to gather, room to unwind, and a memorable setting that feels like part of the getaway itself. Reserve the entire historic Denison Home and adjacent Carriage House, a unique nautical retreat about 3 miles from downtown Mystic. Together, the property sleeps up to 24 and is wonderfully suited for graduations, weddings, and multigenerational groups. GOOD TO KNOW • The Denison Home is located on Main Street across from the Old Mystic Post Office. It can be busy during the day but is generally quiet in the evenings. • The Old Mystic Fire Station is down the street, so you may hear sirens at times. • As with many historic homes, wide-plank floors may creak, doors can stick with weather changes, and original windows may feel drafty in winter. • The Carriage House first-floor rooms are separate from the upstairs 2-bedroom apartment, so guests walk outside under the covered roofline to reach the apartment entrance. • The Denison and Carriage House driveways connect, and we will send clear parking guidance before arrival. Optional Add-On Services We’re happy to offer a few special touches to enhance your stay! Just message me if you’d like to add any of the following services. 🕰️ Early Check-in or Late Checkout (Based on Availability) • $200 for early check-in (as early as 2 PM) • $200 for late checkout (as late as 1 PM) Plus tax (Standard check-in is after 4 PM, and checkout is by 11 AM) Let me know if you’d like to add a little extra relaxation to your stay. 🧀 Charcuterie Boards (Locally Made & Delivered to the Home) Perfect for a cozy night in or to kick off your New England getaway: • For 2 guests: $47 • For 4 guests: $95 • For 6 guests: $142 • For 8 guests: $189 Plus Tax All items are sourced with care and reflect the flavors of the season and region. Let us know if you’re celebrating something special, and we’ll do our best to add a nautical flourish. ⚓ CHECK-IN & ACCESS 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 by 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, including the side yard, gazebo area, and both firepit areas, are yours to enjoy. TRAVEL NOTES Mystic is conveniently located between Boston and New York and less than 1 mile off I-95 at Exit 90. • T. F. Green Airport in Providence is about 43 miles away • Mystic Train Station is about 3 miles away • A car is strongly recommended OUR SUPPORT You’ll have easy self-check-in, and we live about 10 minutes away should anything come up during your stay. We always respect your space and privacy, but we are happy to help with questions or local recommendations anytime. During longer stays, you may briefly see one of us outside watering plants or bringing bins to the curb, especially if your stay includes a Wednesday night. A FEW FINAL WORDS Time away together is precious, and it can be hard to find a place that feels both special and comfortable for a larger group. This collection of homes was made for meaningful gatherings, the kind where memories are made over coffee, shared meals, laughter in the yard, and late-night chats after a full day in Mystic. We would be delighted to host your group and welcome you to our little corner of coastal New England. THE NEIGHBORHOOD You’ll be staying in Old Mystic, near the head of the Mystic River. This part of town feels a little quieter and more local, while still keeping you close to everything that makes the area special. Nearby highlights include: • Downtown Mystic, about 3 miles away, for shopping, strolling, dining, and the riverfront • Scenic River Road right around the corner for walking, jogging, and biking, with complimentary bikes provided • Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium, both about a 2-mile drive • Connecticut and Rhode Island beaches for easy day trips, many about 15 minutes away • Haley’s Way Playground and field behind the property, great for kids to run off energy Mystic is the kind of place you can enjoy in every season, with maritime history, great food, local events, and plenty of cozy corners to relax between adventures. TWO HOME COLLECTION In the Denison Home and Carriage House, you will find cozy gathering spaces, character-filled bedrooms, maritime touches, and the kind of atmosphere that makes people slow down and settle in. These are not cookie-cutter stays. Each home has its own personality, with layers of nautical history, antique details, and thoughtful comforts that make your time in Mystic feel special. You are close to the heart of Mystic, the Seaport, beautiful coastline, shops, restaurants, and all the little moments that make this corner of Connecticut such a treasure. Spend your days exploring, eating well, browsing bookstores and boutiques, walking along the water, or heading out for a scenic drive. Then come home to porches, firepit evenings, shared meals, and stories around the table. THE SPACE This listing includes access to a historic home and carriage house, ideal for groups who want to stay near one another while still enjoying room to unwind. The Denison Home is full of old-world character and maritime soul, with inviting common spaces that make it easy to gather, celebrate, and reconnect. The Carriage House adds even more room for your group, with charming accommodations and a tucked-away feel that gives guests a sense of privacy while still being part of the larger gathering. Together, these properties create a rare setup for larger groups visiting Mystic. You can gather for meals, celebrations, morning coffee, and evening conversation, then retreat to your own space at the end of the day. WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL ⚓ Two historic Old Mystic properties reserved together ⚓ Sleeps up to 24 ⚓ A thoughtful mix of private ensuite rooms, full home, and separate gathering spaces ⚓ Two kitchen spaces to make group meals easier ⚓ Nautical details, antiques, maritime character, and whimsical touches throughout ⚓ Firepit areas, porches, hammocks, gazebo seating, and multiple outdoor gathering spots ⚓ Close to downtown Mystic, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Aquarium, River Road, and area beaches ⚓ Warm, personal hospitality with the comfort of easy self-check-in ⚓Complete Debbie support so you don't have to worry ALL ABOARD: THE SETUP Welcome to a two-building Old Mystic retreat where maritime history meets modern comfort. You’ll find antiques, nautical touches, whimsical murals by local artist Susan Leach, and a layout designed to make group stays feel both connected and comfortable. DENISON HOME, circa 1784 • Sleeps 10 • 5 bedrooms • 5 full baths, all ensuite • Fully equipped kitchen • Dining table seats 10 • Multiple common rooms including a keeping room, library, and sitting room • 5 working fireplaces, seasonal from October through April Denison Home bedroom setup • Charles W. Morgan, 1st floor, Queen, ensuite, seasonal fireplace • Joseph Conrad, 1st floor, Queen, ensuite, seasonal fireplace • L.A. Dunton, 2nd floor, King, ensuite, private balcony • Sabino, 2nd floor, King, detached private bath, seasonal fireplace • Emma C. Berry, 2nd floor, Queen, ensuite, seasonal fireplace CARRIAGE HOUSE • Sleeps up to 14 • 6 bedrooms • 5 full baths • 4 first-floor private ensuite rooms with private entrances • Upstairs 2-bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, and living room • First-floor rooms include a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee station Carriage House bedroom setup • Life Saver, 1st floor, Queen, ensuite, seasonal gas stove • Salty Sailor, 1st floor, Queen, ensuite • Rigger Room, 1st floor, Queen, ensuite, seasonal gas fireplace, single whirlpool tub • Whaler Room, 1st floor, Queen + Full, ensuite, sleeps 2 to 4, seasonal gas fireplace, single whirlpool tub • Upstairs apartment bedroom, Queen • Upstairs apartment bedroom, Full Layout note: The upstairs apartment has its own exterior entrance and stairwell. The first-floor Carriage House rooms are stair-free. OUTDOOR SPACES • Two firepit areas with Adirondack chairs and a starter wood bundle • Gazebo area and shaded seating under old maple trees • Covered porch at the Carriage House with small tables • Two propane grills with propane provided • Hammocks and multiple outdoor seating areas FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMFORT • High chair, pack-n-play, and baby tub at the Denison Home • Board games and books • Playground and field next door DOGS: SALTY SAILORS The Denison Home welcomes up to two well-behaved, house-trained, small to medium dogs with a $150 pet fee per pet. PARKING • Denison Home driveway: 5 spaces, parked behind the red house • Carriage House driveway: 5 spaces, parked in front of the blue Carriage House • The Denison and Carriage House driveways connect EMERGENCY CONTACT Call 911 in case of an emergency Owners: Debbie and Paul Bied Lawrence + Memorial Hospital New London, Open 24 hours Pequot Health Center Groton, Open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Dentist Dr. Bied Old Saybrook, On-call for guests through the answering service SAFETY FEATURES Safety items are provided throughout both buildings. Denison Home: • Fire extinguishers are mounted by each fireplace, in the kitchen, and near the front and back doors • Carbon monoxide detectors are in the guest rooms • Smoke detectors are in the kitchen and guest rooms • First aid kit is in the back hallway on the cabinet shelf in a red tin Carriage House: • Fire extinguisher is mounted by the exterior door • Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are installed • First aid kit and flashlight are provided CHECK-IN • Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM • Your arrival information will be sent about 4 days before check-in • Your lockbox and keypad codes will be sent about 24 hours before arrival • Please send We live about 10 minutes away, so if you need anything during your stay or have a question, please reach out • You may occasionally see one of us briefly outside watering plants or bringing bins to the curb, especially if your stay includes a Wednesday night, but we always respect your privacy CHECK-OUT Check-out is by 11:00 AM. • Check for personal belongings • Take a quick look in both refrigerators • Load and start the dishwasher • Bring trash and recycling to the outdoor bins • Place used towels in the laundry area • Return moved items to their original spots • Turn heat down to 60 or A/C up to 75 • Log out of streaming accounts • Turn off lights and lock doors • Return Denison Home keys to the black mailbox beside the lockboxes Safe travels, and thank you again for staying with us. ACCESS • You have access to both buildings and the outdoor spaces during your stay Denison Home: • Entry is by lockbox • Lockboxes are located on the driveway side of the house off the deck • Up to five sets of keys are available Carriage House: • Entry is by keypad • The Upstairs Carriage House Apartment has its own exterior entrance and stairwell • The First-Floor Carriage House Rooms have private exterior entrances PARKING • There is room for about 10 cars total between the two properties if parked with care Denison Home: • Park behind the red house • Up to 5 cars fit in the driveway • Additional parking may be available on Haley’s Way along the picket fence Carriage House: • Park in front of the blue Carriage House • Up to 5 cars fit in front if parked carefully side by side • Please park in the designated area for each building unless otherwise arranged • We will send parking guidance before arrival • There is no garage access WI-FI • There are separate Wi-Fi networks for each building Denison Home: • Network: Old Mystic Inn • Password: Denison1784 Carriage House: • Network: Haley’s Wharf • Password: applepie HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING • Please make yourselves comfortable while you are home • If you are leaving for an extended period, please help conserve energy by adjusting temperatures to 65 degrees for heat and 75 degrees for air conditioning Denison Home: • Mini-split units are in each room • Temperature is controlled with remotes in the bedrooms Carriage House: • First-floor rooms are individually controlled on the wall unit • Apartment heat is controlled by wall thermostats • Apartment rooms also have mini-split units FIREPLACES • Fireplaces are for seasonal use, generally October through April Denison Home: • Five working fireplaces • Only DuraFlame logs may be used, one at a time • The flue must be fully open before lighting • Guests are responsible for smoke damage caused by improper use Carriage House: • Life Saver has a gas stove and must be turned off manually • Rigger and Whaler have seasonal gas fireplaces with wall timers • Please ask if you are unsure how to operate any fireplace or stove KITCHEN AND COFFEE • Both buildings are set up so your group can comfortably cook and gather Denison Home: • Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven • Refrigerator with ice maker • Dishwasher • Microwave • Slow cooker • Toaster • Blender • Chopper • Hand mixer • Pots, pans, cookie sheet, lobster pot, roasting pan, mixing bowls, cutting boards, dishes, and utensils • Salt, pepper, oil, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher soap, sponge, and garbage bags • Keurig with pods • Drip coffee maker with grounds • Tea kettle • Coffee bean grinder • Coffee, tea, cream, sugar, stevia, and honey Upstairs Carriage House Apartment: • Full kitchen with similar essentials for cooking • Gas stove and oven • Refrigerator with ice maker • Dishwasher • Microwave • Small appliances and cooking basics • Coffee station in the apartment kitchen • Tea kettle First-Floor Carriage House Rooms: • Mini fridge • Microwave • Coffee station / Keurig setup • If something you need seems to be missing, please message us. We may very well have it nearby TV, MUSIC, AND SMART FEATURES • TVs with streaming access are available throughout the property • Smart TVs are located in the Denison guest rooms, the Denison sitting room, the First-Floor Carriage House Rooms, and the apartment living room • Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming apps are available for you to log into with your own accounts • Please remember to log out before departure Denison Home: • Sonos speakers are in the Keeping Room, kitchen, and Library Room • Please do not alter Sonos settings • Google Nest devices are available in the Denison Home and Upstairs Carriage House Apartment for music, weather, and general voice assistance WASHER AND DRYER • Laundry is available for your use in both buildings • Clean the dryer lint trap after every load • Shake sand off beach towels outside before washing • Detergent and dryer sheets are provided Denison Home: • Washer and dryer are in the downstairs utility room off the Keeping Room Carriage House: • Washer and dryer are in the downstairs apartment hallway ESSENTIALS • Linens, pillows, blankets, and bath towels • Toilet paper • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash • Hairdryers • Cleaning basics • Extra blankets • Hangers • Irons and ironing boards • Please let us know if you need anything additional FAMILY ITEMS • High chair • Pack-n-play • Baby tub • At the Denison Home, these are typically stored in the back hallway closet • For the Carriage House, please let us know in advance if you would like family items set out for your stay • Please return all items clean and ready for the next family GAMES, BEACH GEAR, AND PICNIC ITEMS • Board games and puzzles • Beach towels • Beach chairs • Small coolers • Picnic baskets with plates, cups, utensils, and cloth napkins • Picnic and beach blankets Denison Home: • Games are in the back hallway cabinet drawers • Beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler items are under the back steps • Picnic baskets are stacked in the kitchen near the door Carriage House: • Games are in the dining room red cabinet • Beach chairs and coolers are in the shed • A picnic basket is in each First-Floor Carriage House Room closet • Please return all items to their original locations after use OUTDOOR SPACES • The outdoor spaces are yours to enjoy as part of this combined booking • Two firepit areas • Adirondack chairs • Gazebo seating area • Covered Carriage House porch with bistro tables • Deck seating at the Denison Home • Front porch rocking chairs at the Denison Home • Fire table on the Denison deck • Hammocks • Shaded lawn areas under the maple trees • Two propane grills • A starter wood bundle is provided for the firepit GRILL USE 2 large propane grills • Turn the propane knob left to allow gas flow • Turn it right to shut off the gas after use • Please clean the grills when finished • If you are uncomfortable lighting the grill, let us know TRASH AND RECYCLING • Please use the bins for the correct building Denison Home: • Indoor recycling is under the kitchen sink • Outdoor trash and recycling bins are outside the kitchen door Carriage House: • Indoor trash and recycling are in the tall kitchen cabinet • Outdoor bins are around back on the left • All recycling can go together. No need to sort • Trash day is Thursday morning, so bins may be moved to the curb Wednesday evening PETS • Dogs are allowed at the Denison Home only, with prior approval • Up to 2 small or medium, well-behaved, house-trained dogs • Pet fee of $150/dog applies • No cats or other animals • Introduce your dog to the yard right away • Clean up after your pet outside • Keep pets leashed when appropriate • Do not leave pets unattended for long periods • Crate or contain pets if left alone • Help us avoid indoor accidents • If bringing a dog, please share your pet’s name, breed, weight, and a photo if you’d like GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT HISTORIC HOMES • Part of the charm of staying here is the age and character of the property • Wide-plank floors may creak • Doors may stick a little depending on the weather • Original windows can feel drafty in winter • The Denison Home is on Main Street, so it can be busier during the day and quieter in the evening • The Old Mystic Fire Station is down the street, so you may occasionally hear sirens • The Upstairs Carriage House Apartment is accessed by a separate exterior stairwell NEARBY FAVORITES • You’re staying in Old Mystic near the head of the Mystic River, a quieter and more local side of town that still keeps you close to everything • River Road for walking, jogging, biking, and scenic rides • Downtown Mystic for shops, dining, and the riverfront • Mystic Seaport Museum • Mystic Aquarium • Haley’s Way Playground and field behind the property • Holly Hock Farm Antiques across the street • Connecticut and Rhode Island beaches for easy day trips • Complimentary seasonal bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis BEFORE YOU SET SAIL • Please reply with APPLE PIE once you’ve read through the house manual and shared the important information with everyone in your group. IN CLOSING Paul and I feel truly grateful that you chose our Old Mystic retreat for your time in Mystic, Connecticut. If there is anything you need to make your visit more comfortable, please reach out. We want your stay to feel easy, special, and perfectly shipshape. Warmly, Debbie and Paul