The School House Cottage, 1BR Mystic Riverfront Stay, Walk to Downtown | Cottage in Groton

9.8 (41 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Mystic Cottage | The School House Cottage, 1BR Mystic Riverfront Stay, Walk to Downtown

1 Bedroom Cottage in Mystic, Groton

Once a one-room schoolhouse relocated here in 1857, the School House Cottage is now a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath retreat overlooking the Mystic River. Featuring its own private entrance, kitchen, and family room, this cozy attached cottage offers privacy with the perfect dose of history.
Wake up to river breezes, enjoy breakfast with a view of the Mystic Drawbridge, and watch wooden ships being restored at the Seaport Shipyard across the water. Thoughtfully furnished in coastal hues and natural textures, this space captures the warmth and authenticity of historic Mystic living—just two blocks from Downtown Mystic.
Guests have private access to the entire School House Cottage, including:
A full kitchen and cozy living room
One bedroom with queen bed and one full bathroom
Private patio with BBQ and outdoor dining area overlooking the Mystic River
Designated parking space on the property
Although attached to the Captain’s House, the Cottage has its own entrance and separate outdoor area for a peaceful and private stay.
Please note: This is an historic property. Stairs are steep and ceilings are low on 2nd floor.
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.

The School House Cottage, 1BR Mystic Riverfront Stay, Walk to Downtown is located in Mystic. The School House Cottage, 1BR Mystic Riverfront Stay, Walk to Downtown provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The School House Cottage, 1BR Mystic Riverfront Stay, Walk to Downtown has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mystic has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Mystic, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Dorothy V.
Aug 13, 2025 11:20:00 PM
Review Score:   4
Summary: Great location. Stairs into the cottage are questio
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