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Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport

Vacation home with kitchen, near Mystic Seaport

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One of two family rooms
Built in 1847 by Gurdon S. Allyn a Mystic legend.
Dining Area 1: Avery side.
Family Room 2: Coates side.
Historic House, spectacular location

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 134036.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Stonington, CT
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Twin Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport

Escape to our unique 1847 historic retreat in the heart of Mystic! This spacious 6-bedroom property combines two townhomes, comfortably sleeping 12. Perfect for large groups, it features dual kitchens, a private yard, and is pet-friendly. Enjoy modern comforts and historic charm just steps from Mystic`s waterfront shops and restaurants.

The Space
Step into a unique blend of history and modern comfort in our expansive 1847 property, which combines two elegant, side-by-side townhomes into one spacious 6-bedroom home. This retreat is perfect for large families and groups of up to 12 guests seeking character, comfort, and space in the heart of Mystic.

The interiors are bright and welcoming, with a charming coastal decor. In the main living area, you can relax on stylish leather sofas and gather around the cozy electric fireplace set in a beautiful brick hearth. With dual kitchens and multiple living areas, your group will have plenty of room to gather for meals or enjoy quiet moments apart.

As a lovingly preserved 1847 home, you will find original architectural details throughout, carefully balanced with modern comforts for a unique and memorable stay.

Key Features:
* 6 elegant bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms
* Two fully-equipped kitchens for preparing large group meals
* Multiple living and dining areas for gathering and relaxing
* 55-inch HDTV with Netflix
* Sonos sound system
* Private yard and a deck with a BBQ grill
* In-unit washer and dryer
*Family-Friendly: Pack ’n play, high chair, and children`s books and toys available
* Pet-friendly

Access
Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire property. This includes both townhomes, the private yard, the outdoor deck, and dedicated on-site parking.

Each townhome has its own separate entrance, allowing your group to enjoy a perfect blend of privacy and togetherness. Entry is simple and secure with a keyless system; your unique access code will be provided before you arrive.

Details to Note
* Property Layout: Please be aware that this property consists of two side-by-side townhomes. To move between the two units, you must walk outside, as there are no internal connecting doors. This unique layout provides added privacy for different parts of your group.
* Historic Home: As a beautifully preserved 1847 home, please appreciate the unique character and quirks that come with its history.
* Security: For your safety and security, please note that there are security cameras located on the exterior of the property.
The most important House Rule is, respect our neighbors and community. Mystic is a quaint, coastal New England town. As hosts, and guests, we share in the responsibility of keeping Mystic a great place to visit, and to LIVE. Honor the noise ordinance. Be the guest that you would want staying in a vacation rental near your home.

If you park on Church Street, please do not block our neighbor`s driveway.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The most important House Rule is, respect our neighbors and community. Mystic is a quaint, coastal New England town. As hosts, and guests, we share in

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Mystic

Mystic is home to this vacation home. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a popular area attraction. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport are also worth visiting.
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Stonington, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 4 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Milestone - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gurdon S. Allyn House, Walk to Seaport located?

Situated in Mystic, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Seaport. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Mystic Arts Center are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is adorable and in a perfect location! We walked everywhere! Can’t wait to book our next stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were communicative and very helpful! The property is beautiful and close to everything you could want to do in Mystic. Great for a larger group to stay and explore or for a wedding party like our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to walk all over Mystic. House was as advertised. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

d f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!!! The house was in wonderful condition and in a great location. Gerard was a fantastic host and was available to answer any question. If you are visiting Mystic, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We loved our stay here with friends and family. Everything about the house was how it was described and there were many added touches that we appreciated. Communication with Gerard was excellent and we felt welcomed and taken care of. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary jane g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother and daughters and grand-daughters

Fun weekend….lots to do and great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book Club weekend

Great walkable location to downtown Mystic , nice amenities and Grerard was very responsive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a big family/multiple families

We had a great week! The house easily accommodated several family members ages 5-70. It was an easy walk to downtown Mystic and a good launching place for other day excursions. The hosts were very responsive, but the place was so clean and instructions so clear, we didn’t need much :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mystic Get away

The houses were both beautiful. Because of the way it was listed, I did not realize it was 2 houses that are not internally connected. It is listed in the property description but I must have overlooked it. The property is a great location. Plenty of parking. Gerard was a great host. We walked almost everywhere which was nice. This was our first VRBO experience and we will definitely look for other houses / opportunities to book in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Mystic

This property was perfect in every way! You could walk to the town and drawbridge as well as minutes to the aquarium and olde village. The host was very attentive and the home was exactly as described. The property also provided such nice extras like makeup remover pads in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Gem

This historic home was nicely restored and offered plenty of space for all of us. It was really convenient to have 2 sides to the home as we stayed with multiple families. Very clean with adequate amenities. Very quick walk to downtown Mystic, restaurants, shops, icecream, etc. Property owners clearly take pride in home and were very responsive. Would highly recommend accommodations and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mika N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

The place was 100 times more than we expected!! Absolutely beautiful, spacious, clean, stocked, even had welcome baskets for things you may have forgotten (make-up wipes, tooth brush). Gerard was so so amazing and attentive! It snowed the 2nd day, and there were ppl shoveling right away! I can't express how of an amazing time we had! 5 stars!! I will def book again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just the Right Amount of Everything

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! -The hosts were one of the best I have for a rental. They were super responsive, they even had little baskets with supplies in case we forgot something, and all we had to do was just lock the house when we departed. -The rooms were comfortable and there was enough space in the areas to gather together comfortably. -Great location to walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

Gerard was outstanding! I’ve been staying at rental properties for years and this was by far an entire different experience. Gerard was friendly, accommodating and his property is absolutely stunning. We didn’t have to want for anything - it was all provided. I cannot thank you enough. it made the experience extra special. Thanks Gerard!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described

Overall we had a great experience. The property was just as described in the listing. Small details were appreciated such as a basket of items that we may have forgotten at home (toothbrush, toothpaste, even some microwave popcorn!) We also appreciated that we weren't asked to strip beds, run laundry, etc....only asked to start the dishwasher before vacating the property which is certainly a reasonable request. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lovely historic home.

This was a great location to see the area. It’s walkable to downtown mystic and a short drive to the village. This is two separate town homes, which wasn’t an issue for us and gave everyone a place to hangout. We had everything we needed for the stay including laundry items. This is a historic home so be aware the floors are a bit uneven in places and there’s no closet space really to hang much. Plenty of storage has been added to the home to supplement for the lack of closet space. Gearld went above on his communication to make sure we had arrived and everything was going well for our stay. I would not hesitate to book this home again. It was a wonderful experience all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely glorious vacation spot for a family reunion

We gathered with extended family for a few nights in October. Cousins, second cousins, aunts, uncles, and a 95-year old great grandmother came together here for a few nights while attending a nearby wedding. This house (really two adjoining townhomes) had it all. Beautifully appointed. Plenty of space (for people AND cars--we had six). Kid and pet friendly (gates for the stairs, high chairs and pack-n-plays, step stools in the bathrooms so kids can reach the faucets). It was amazing. Things I am used to just dealing with at other rentals (lousy showers, no amenities, crappy cookware and dishware) this place clearly took care to address. More attention to detail than I've seen at any other VRBO (and we rent a couple a year). If the actual place isn't enough, the location is second to none. Easily walkable to downtown Mystic and multiple parks along the water. If you forgot anything (and the hosts didn't already anticipate that), there's a CVS steps away (along with a wine and spirits store...for those who are staying with family). I booked the VRBO for the whole extended family and everyone raved about the place, which met our every single need. Gerard was so responsive and accommodating to every request and a pleasure to talk to. I would so happily stay here again if life ever brings us to Mystic again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an outstanding time in Mystic. The property was perfect for my wife and me along with my 3 daughters and their spouses. Gerard was incredibly accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gerard from Great Gull Island Properties

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We are a boutique, family-owned property investment and management group specializing in co-working spaces, vacation rentals, and academic accommodations. Our passion lies in curating unique spaces that foster creativity, comfort, and community, delivering exceptional experiences for every guest.

Why they chose this property

We’ve always been enchanted by Mystic – the quintessential historic coastal town of New England. Our properties are nestled on peaceful streets, just a short stroll from the iconic Downtown Mystic Drawbridge and the renowned Mystic Seaport. Enjoy the charm of boutique shops, waterfront dining, and maritime history right at your doorstep. Plus, Mystic Aquarium and the region’s picturesque vineyards are just a quick drive away, making it the perfect destination for relaxation and exploration.

What makes this property unique

Historic Property, meticulously restored. We are located on a quiet side street, only steps from downtown.

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English, Spanish

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