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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6131 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Awesome Water Views!

Mystic CT is an excellent vacation destination for families. Enjoy a relaxing get away filled with fun and education. Adults and children can relax at the beach, visit the museums, take a bike ride, enjoy our beautiful home with mini-split air conditioning, dine in or dine out, and so much more!

Visit:
The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
The Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America
William's Beach Park
Florence Griswold Museum
Misquamicut Beach RI
Rocky Neck State Park, CT
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
St. Edmund's Retreat, Ender's Island
Groton Submarine Museum
Watch Hill, RI
Mystic Art Center
Olde Mysticke Village
Historic Downtown Mystic
New London Ledge Lighthouse
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
Pequonnock Plains Park
Mystic River Cruises
Ocean Beach Park, CT
Shoreline beaches
and much more!


Keywords: Newly renovated, comfortable home features large decks and new mini-split air conditioning. Spectacular views from inside and outside of home. Private property near historic downtown Mystic CT, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport and beautiful St. Edmund's Retreat. Boating, bathing and docking nearby. Short drive to Misquamicut, RI beaches, CT casinos, Groton CT Submarine Museum, ferry port to Block Island, RI and Martha's Vineyard, MA, and Amtrak train station. Perfect get away location!
Also a great winter or academic rental.

Property manager

Margaret A Caster

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1410 sq ft (131 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Service dogs must have certification documents.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Mason's Beautiful Water Views
Mason's Island Home Beautiful Water Views!
Mason's Island Home - Beautiful Water Views! Mystic
Mason's Island Home Beautiful Ocean View Near Boating Bathing!

About the neighborhood

Map
Mystic, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 4 min drive
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 5 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - 6 min drive
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 6 min drive
  • Olde Mistick Village - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 3 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice-Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taquerio - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Water Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Water Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Water Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Water Views! located?

This family-friendly Mystic vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Mason Island Marina and Williams Beach. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Mystic River Bascule Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km). Mystic Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Awesome Water Views! Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lyle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Will be condemned shortly
This place is located in a perfect place for activities in Mystic or on Mason's Island which was our destination. Aside from that it was absolutely awful. It's filthy. The stairs are scary and I slammed my shoulder into a strange overhang twice while trying to drag luggage up what is barely more than a carpeted ladder. The heavy stone and wood mantle over the fireplace is breaking away from the wall and when it lands on someone they will be mortally wounded. The deck railing, should you foolishly lean on it either casually or because you lost your balance for some reason like perhaps you are elderly as our guests were, would give way without resistance. The basement floor has cracks in the vinyl flooring (of multiple colors) that should you step on in bear feet you would cut yourself. The windows are all so filthy and ill-fitting you can't really see the view unless you go out onto the unsafe deck. I absolutely will be calling the building inspector to review this property and I have no doubt it will be condemned. The property manager has, as I'm sure you've now seen if reading reviews, a habit of strong rebuttals and I assume this interface doesn't allow for a response, so she always gets the last word. Don't believe it, it's an absolute dump, just barely better than sleeping outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angelo M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay Away
House had a heavy musty odor and lots of mildew in the lower level. Had to move my guests to a hotel and both my host and VRBO were very difficult to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The location is ideal. It's quiet with a beautiful view. The house is very old and doesn't have central ac. The window units kept it cool, but were very loud. The bottom floor is very musty and damp. The moccasin made up for a lot, but it is very expensive for what you get.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sold On Stonington!
Booking, communication, location & affordability made this booking smooth as silk! After a very challenging right months of medical issues that nearly claimed me, a quiet weekend fishing with family & friends was in order. We look forward to staying again, if we don’t move to Stonington permanently!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect for us!
The Stonington house was wonderful, it was just as the listing noted, location and views are awesome, and I really appreciated the very well-supplied kitchen, including ice maker! The space is great, separation of floors gave us all some space to spread out. Furniture and appliances are new, mattresses are excellent. Thank you so much, we are looking forward to another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane John B., Crestview

Liked: Cleanliness
A great relaxing place
We were up there for a wedding. Had plenty of room, great views, and very comfortable. My parents, brother, wife and I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing getaway
We had a wonderful family vacation, it was just what we needed. Picturesque views right off the living / dinning area. We were fortunate enough to see the super moon over the weekend while sipping drinks on the front deck. Very close to everything you need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carole M., Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness
Be advised!
We were disappointed with the overall appearance of the unit. All the trim was peeling and the deck needed staining. Curbside appeal was lacking. The ground floor level was very musky despite constantly running the dehumidifier. We immediately advised planned guest to stay away. They would have been sleeping on the lower level. All windows other than the two picture ones needed cleaning badly. All doors were difficult to open due mainly to humidity resulting in swelling. The screen door to the deck was missing a roller and very difficult to maneuver. The stairs to the main floor were steep and for us in our seventies, to be safe, required side stepping to descend. AC worked, but the inside standup units were very noisy and had to be running since most windows were difficult to open. We were disappointed with this rental, however we did enjoy stay because the view and location was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & Responsive Owner
We arrived after dark and the porch light was not on, which made the house difficult to find. Not a huge deal, but when we attempted to turn the light on ourselves, nothing happened. We thought maybe a light bulb had just recently burnt out, but the nest in the light fixture says otherwise. The downstairs/entry level was much warmer than upstairs and muggy. The higher temp was OK for me, but the other guests would not have been able to sleep on the lower level (even though there were tall oscillating fans in both bedrooms). We believe there was a third portable A/C unit downstairs, but we did not discover it until the day before we left, as it was in a corner between/behind couches. The downstairs shower did have great water pressure, but a slight leak. I just kept a small towel on the floor and it wasn't a safety issue. The downstairs dehumidifier beeps loudly and a "Empty" message blinks when it needs to be emptied. It is easy to remove the tray, but emptying the tray could be challenging for some as the tray is not light when full. It does need to be emptied often (every 6-8 hours) so that it runs continuously. Even with it running continuously, we did notice a damp/musty smell. We did not have a bug issue. There was a washing machine and dryer, but the dryer was $1.75/load. Our group was three adults and a toddler, and we stayed a week. There were four bath towels (total) provided in the bathrooms; we did not see any extras on sight anywhere. However, we also did not reach out to the owner for additional towels. To reach the main floor, there is a narrow, steep, full flight of stairs. The handrail does not extend the entire length of the stairs, as there is a storage closet at the top of the stairs. The handrail (a 2"x4"?) is attached very close to the wall, making it harder to use than normal round handrails. Would not recommend for seniors. Although the temps were mid-70s to mid-80s during our stay, the upstairs needed the two portable A/C units ran continuously to keep the level cool. One of the A/C units stopped working and the owner brought a repairman within a few hours. Turns out it was just a blown fuse. There was plenty of tableware and cookware. Additional tupperware, tin foil, and baggies would have been nice for saving excess cooked food. All doors to the outside stick, so we used as few as possible. So while this location had a great view, we only enjoyed it from the inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim F.

Fine place
The house is exactly like the post. It’s in a nice spot, saw a beautiful moon rise over the bay. House is older in avg. condition. Pay laundry was chintzy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Colleen D.

Great Location, Needs Updating
Overall the location was fantastic, very close to all the touristy hot-spots but far enough to be pretty quiet. Awesome little seafood shop is just a 5 minute walk. We had a fantastic clambake during our stay. The kitchen has everything you need for a week's stay. The upstairs (bed, bath, living room, kitchen) were very clean and comfortable. The downstairs (bed, bath, family room with tv, bunk bed bedroom) was very musty and damp. There was a dehumidifier in the family room that wasn't running when we got there. We turned it on and emptied it periodically, which helped some, but it really should be running all the time. The downstairs shower stall leaked water onto the floor no matter which way you pointed the shower head. I would recommend bringing towels and linens. The listing says they are provided, but we were only left 4 sets of towels and we clearly registered 5 people for a week. So we had to buy more to get us through the week. Also, there is a washer and dryer, but it has a pay dryer. So if you're going to need to use it, bring quarters. We also bought bigger sheets for the queen bed. It was very comfortable, but probably needed deep pocket sheets as they kept coming off. Overall, it's a cute little house in a great location. It just needs a little attention to those details mentioned above.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay! Will return.
We usually rent in Maine over the summer but due to travel restrictions we decided to stay closer to home for some seaside time (we're from New Haven county). Nice, older home in super quiet neighborhood, beautiful views-- would regularly see 3-4 heron from deck. We like to cook and Sea Well Seafood market just across the marsh was convenient and had a fantastic selection of fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. Property was great home base for Mystic, beaches and Watch Hill. Will return and stay longer next time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

alison p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
May have been a nice vacation spot if we were able to stay.
First, I don't take giving a bad review lightly. This is somebody's livelihood. However, in this case I feel obligated to give this review. Margaret was very nice, and was very easy to communicate with... UNTIL we had problems shortly after checking in. She met us there and I immediately noticed a very musty, damp smell on the first floor. We innocently thought it would be solved with opening the windows and letting in some fresh air. When my daughter was upstairs showering I noticed that the shower was dripping into the laundry room below causing a pretty large puddle all over the floor. The fact that the laundry room seemed to be the hub of the smell was no coincidence. The perimeter of the room had a black substance that appeared to be mold. So my headache and my asthmatic son already needing his inhaler within the first 60 minutes was a bad sign in staying any longer. Shortly before the finding of the leak I heard yells from the kids upstairs that there were ants all over the main floor kitchen/living room area. Not a big deal... I texted Margaret telling her of the ants and I did hear back from her asking where the ants were. And that was the last I heard from her for a long while. I texted her many times after about the issues of the ants and the leak and the unbearable smell, and she never got back to us. My husband even left a voicemail explaining the situation and that we would have to leave because of the smell. Still Margaret did not get back to us. I actually did not hear back from her until the next afternoon around 1pm... almost 20 hours later. She proceeded to tell me that my accusations were unfounded and that she has rented all year without any complaints. This I know to be untrue because the people that left before us complained about the smell and the bugs. Another thing to note; although the house is listed as having A/C, only the upstairs does indeed have A/C. In our case the weather was expected to be 105 degrees, and although the downstairs was noticeably cooler, the nights would have been unbearable with no A/C. It just would have been nice to have that included in the listing. I did give the property 2 stars because it was in a nice location, and would be a nice house if it was properly maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Denise C., Brookfield, MA & St Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Mystic
The home was in a great location. Walking in on the basement level, there were two bedrooms, sitting area and bath. It was very damp and musty. A dehumidifier should be run always. It played havoc with allergies. One of the air conditioners quit within 24 hours, there were a lot of bugs. I would not stay again if updates were not done. The top level was nice, the furniture was new and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. Near all Mystic attractions.
Stayed 119 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicholas S.

Great Location, But More Attention by Owner to Details
Our week long stay was good: fabulous view and location near Mystic town. Nice outdoor deck, brand new living room furniture, and home was overall clean upon check in. Quiet neighborhood. The home is old and needs more work. The steep stairway connecting the two levels is dangerous, some stairs warped and a hand rail that begins 1/3 of the way from the top. Not safe for anyone, but especially treacherous for seniors! The basement shower leaked a bit, and on the final day the upstairs bedroom a/c seeped through to the level below. In addition, the owner needs to communicate better and be more aware of particulars. Weeks before, we asked to move back our check in/check out dates by one day, and she kindly allowed that we could check in Monday vs. Sunday. However, she claimed not to know or have approved our request to extend, when my email request weeks before was clear—including my identifying the specific check out date. As a result, we had to secure a hotel for the last night and she refused to issue a refund. Also, she “allowed” that we could use the washer/dryer for one load of laundry, saying it was only for the use of the housekeepers. However, the VRBO site lists washer/dryer as an amenity for tenant use. In the future, we recommend owner pay more attention to details and be clearer about intent in order to avoid the misunderstandings we experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Bernice T.

Beautiful sunrise view from deck
Property was equipped. Wish we had a longer stay. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Andy L.

We enjoyed the house. Was a great place to stay.
The owner was very nice and great to work with. She was very responsive to our needs. We wanted a dehumidifier and she brought one right away. She wanted to make sure everyone was happy with the house. I recommend the house as a great choice for your stay in New London or Mystic, Connecticut. Also it is convent to Newport, Rhode Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017