Following Seas | Charme Moderne à Deux Pas du Centre-ville !

Summary:

Originally built in 1800, this house is now fully renovated with brand-new high-quality appliances, furniture, floors, heating & central air, and sleek modern furnishings! This home is just a short walk into the magical town of Mystic! With an abundance of water activities, shopping, delicious restaurants, and historic attractions, Mystic is the perfect place to bring family or friends for a New England getaway!



The Space:

Following Seas can sleep 6 guests comfortably and comes with all the basic necessities that guests need for a comfortable & relaxing stay.



The properties share parking with our twin next door. 2 car parks are available for this property in the driveway directly in front of the house.



The outside has a small patio and grill for guest use. There are Smart Locks on the doors for self check-in and guest convenience.

Once inside the home, it is noticeably fresh from a full renovation including new appliances, floors, and furnishings! The spacious living area is great for gathering guests together to spend time together enjoying the new furniture. The Primary Suite is located off of the living area with a queen bed, large closet, en suite full bathroom with a luxe two-headed shower, and in-unit laundry.



The first floor also features the kitchen with:

Full range

Ice maker

Coffee maker

New Whirlpool fridge

Coffee grinder

Toaster oven

Skylights

A stacked in-unit microwave and oven!



It has a beautifully modern table that seats 7 for dining. Off of the kitchen, there is a smaller seating area with a dedicated workspace with dual monitors and a standing desk. There is also a half bathroom next to the stairs.



Upstairs guests will find the other 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and dual-monitor desk setup and the other with two twin beds and children’s books & toys. There is also a full bathroom with a standing shower for shared use.



Following also Seas features:

Dedicated workspace with professional dual-monitor setups

New Stainless steel kitchen appliances

Ample windows (and skylights in the kitchen!) for natural light throughout the whole day

Spacious living area for gathering with friends and family!

Smart Locks for self check-in

All other basic amenities provided!



Things to Do:

Whether you are staying on the Stonington or Groton side of Mystic, everyone walks to the center of town for community events, shopping, eating, and watching the boats!



Our Mystic Must-Sees:

Mystic Seaport (a living museum of America’s maritime past -- home to America’s oldest commercial wooden ship Charles W. Morgan (1841 whaler)

Mystic Aquarium (known for their 20-foot underwater window into the beluga whales’ one-acre habitat)

Mystic River Bascule Bridge (built in 1922 with exposed machinery -- watching this bridge rise and lower to let ships through is incredible!)

Argia Mystic Cruises (passengers load onto ARGIA, the 18-foot schooner, where they will cruise down the Mystic River and learn about the area’s history and architecture)

Mystic Pizza (the local pizza place that inspired Amy Jones to write the novel that then inspired the 1988 film Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts!)



Nearby restaurants / attractions:

Engine Room

S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar

Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream

Bank Square Books

Barley Head Brewery

Sift Bake Shop Mystic

The Harp and Hound

Mystic Museum of Art



Where You’ll Be:

Stonington, Connecticut, United States



Overview:

Nestled along both sides of the Mystic River and divided by the famous Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Mystic is one of Connecticut's premier vacation destinations. The “village” was founded in 1654, and quickly rose to prominence as a shipbuilding center during the clipper ship era. Nowadays, Mystic has become known for its quintessential New England charm, as well as being home to two of Connecticut's most visited attractions: the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium.



Guest Access:

You will have access via smart lock to the home



The Neighborhood:

This neighborhood is extremely walkable which makes getting around a breeze! This home is in walking distance to the center of downtown and the Bascule bridge meaning guests can stroll from one side of town to the other by way of the walking bridge.



Getting Around:

Mystic is easily accessible by way of car on I-95 and CT route 27. Also, Amtrak runs Northeast Regional trains daily from New York City to Boston along the coastline route all the way to Mystic. The train from New York City to Mystic is about 3 hours while the one from Boston is just 1.5 hours.

In terms of getting around once guests are already in Mystic, the area is very pedestrian-friendly and accessible.



Other Things to Note:

This property and its neighboring twin are available to be rented together for those needing both houses for their guests!

The properties share parking and can fit about 4 cars.