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The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled!

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, near Mystic Seaport

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Experience the magic of Mystic in this historic Downtown gem, completely renovated in 2023. Enjoy a refreshing lemonade on the front porch or cozy up by the fire with wine. With comfortable pillowtop beds and crisp cotton linens, you'll feel right at home near amazing restaurants and attractions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled!

LOCATION! This historic Downtown Mystic gem has just been completely renovated top to bottom, inside & out in 2023! New furniture and linens too! Enjoy a lemonade on the front porch & watch the world go by on a Summer night or wine by the fire on a chilly one. Park your cars in the driveway and walk to amazing restaurants and wonderful downtown attractions in 2-5 mins! For water enthusiasts public dock, boat ramp, transient dockage, and kayak & paddle board rentals are all across the street. Concerts, boat tours , art fairs ,seaport & aquarium all so close! Enjoy 2 wonderful beaches; Esker Point and Williams are 2.3 miles in each direction. Award winning Sift bakery is 1/3 of a mile away! Capt. Daniel Packer is across the street just .13 of a mile! Central AC & heat, large eat-in kitchen and dining room that seats 10. Beds are pillowtop with crisp cotton linens, recliners, flat-screen TV's in bedrooms, plush towels & a well stocked kitchen make this your home away from home in Mystic!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors and return the keys
Hope you enjoyed your stay! Please put used towels in laundry room, start dishwasher and return keys to lockbox. Thanks so much!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pack n play etc. on property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Mystic is home to this holiday home. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a popular area attraction. Travelling with kids? Consider Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea, or check out an event or a game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Visit our Mystic travel guide
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Groton, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge which includes a bridge
    Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea which includes signage
    Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mystic Seaport is a step back into time! #Connecticut
    Mystic Seaport
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Williams Beach
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station
    19 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mystic Pizza
    6 min walk
  • Sift Bake Shop
    6 min walk
  • Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
    8 min walk
  • Engine Room
    11 min walk
  • Red 36
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled! located?

This family-friendly Mystic holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mystic Downtown Marina and Mystic Seaport. Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Arts Center are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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The Secret Mermaid in downtown Mystic! Beautiful & just remodeled! Reviews

Reviews

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

This was an excellent home in a perfect location! We e
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Another great stay

This is our second year and it was as good as the first. Jon and Mia are great hosts, always responsive and want to make the best of your stay. This property has all you need and is so close to great restaurants, downtown shops and the Seaport Museum. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the absolute best time at Mia and Jon's place! It was so beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly located. It has everything we needed for our baby and toddler. Mia and Jon also left some really thoughtful touches and were great communicators. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederique L.

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

Great family stay!

I highly recommend to stay in the secret mermaid, great location, walking distance to Mystic restaurants, shops and museums. The house was perfect. And the hosts are just amazing. We had a wonderful family time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Fantastic Thoughtful Family Stay

We had a great stay at the Secret Mermaid. The space was so well thought out and meticulously set up for everyone in our group. We had a 4yo and 1yo with us and the girls were so excited about the bunk bed room and all the books and stuffed animals in the house. There were games and beach supplies, fully stocked with kitchen supplies for adults and kids. I can't recommend this spot enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Perfect house, perfect location

My family and I had a great time at the Secret Mermaid house. It’s so clean, cozy, and spacious. The location is perfect. The fireplace was the star this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Wonderful house and location!

This place was perfect for our girls college reunion trip! The house was beautiful with no detail missed, the fore place was great for At night to watch movies in the living room. The porches were great for morning coffees. The location to all things downtown in Mystic was just wonderful. We look for was Ed to coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful family time and so close to downtown

Everything you see is what you get and we appreciated the little touches. Just about all you need is already there and just a quick walk into downtown. Perfect location, loved the decor and perfect space for our family. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryn B.

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

1000% recommend!!

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. We were traveling with a 1 1/2 year old and a four month old and the hosts were so accommodating and helpful throughout our stay! Perfect location. We could not have imagined a better place to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka A.

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

Central beauty

Perfect location right off the main strip and 12 min drive to Stonington - charming porches to enjoy the spring/summer weather and though it rained all day Saturday, the beautiful fireplace and inviting family room made for a perfect movie day. The kitchen is well appointed and bathroom showers are spa-like! Slept like babies in the dreamy beds - perfect getaway spot with the most responsive owners. Spring flowers coming up just added to the beauty of this gem
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Must Stay

Jon & Mia went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Their home was equipped with everything we could have wanted. The location was great and we thoroughly enjoyed every recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Beautiful home, excellent location!!

Gorgeous home, deluxe bedding, towels, kitchen equipment, and wonderful attention to details. Perfect location. We walked to everything. The hostess was thoughtful and helpful. Would highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

College Drop-Off

Amazing location, clean and well updated. Easy communication with our hosts. Have already booked a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Perfection!

Home just as pictured. Everything was beautiful and comfortable. Location was amazing. We walked to everything!! Hostess was so kind and great to work with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Fabulous!

Jon and Mia were exceptional hosts, very responsive, thoughtful and generous! The house is beautiful, clean, and well stocked with everything you’ll need and is in a great location. Couldn’t ask for a better place to enjoy some time away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

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

Best rental we have ever had

Took a short 3-night getaway to celebrate a milestone birthday. Wow! This property is pristine and may very well be the most well-appointed residence we’ve ever experienced (and we use VRBO often). The gas fireplace was a big hit while watching movies in the evenings (cool nights in March). Our hosts were very welcoming! Can’t recommend this property ENOUGH!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Stay here!

This was our second time staying here and again we had a wonderful stay! Location is perfect to walk to coffee and restaurants and we had a lovely Thanksgiving cooking in their new kitchen. Jon and Mia have thought of everything you may need and respond quickly. We will be back to visit our college kids and hope to stay again! Thank you:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

The Best Blue House!

We loved our stay at this charming mystic property! It was so Close To Town and the beach, very convenient for anyone looking to explore the area! The accommodations were 10/10. We were Thrilled with the bedrooms, updated bathrooms and kitchen. Everything was so clean and new and beyond our expectations. Our stay was easy and relaxing-very easy for a young family To stay or to enjoy with adults! Highly Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Fall Weekend Getaway

This was the perfect house for a reunion of 4 college friends. It was so comfortable. Jon and Mia are wonderful hosts- so accommodating and helpful. They always replied promptly to our questions and went out of their way to make us sure we felt at home. The location of the house is perfect as well- walking distance to Main St. where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Family Mystic Trip

We spent a long weekend at this lovely house! It was prefect for walking in to town for shopping and eating. We did the Mystic Aquarium one day. House is close to Rhode Island so we took a day trip there for a beach day in Westerly. Plus we took ferry to Block Island another day. Great location and overall great feel to the house. It was very homey, beautifully decorated and everything is top notch. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Perfect Home in Mystic

My family of 5 loved our stay in this lovely home in Mystic! The house was so fresh and clean, beds were very comfortable and location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to shop and eat multiple times a day. We enjoyed reading and relaxing on the front porch rocking chairs. Jon and Mia checked in on us a few times to make sure everything was perfect. If we visit Mystic again we would definitely stay in this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Lovely house in an amazing location.

We rented this house for a long weekend to escape the city life, and visit some family. This house was incredible. You can tell the owners take pride in their property. Plenty of amenities to meet everyones needs. The location is amazing. Just off the main "strip" of Mystic. You get peace and quiet with the ability to be at your first Mystic destination after a 3 minute walk. We were so pleased, we plan to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A memorable memorial day

My husband and I stayed at Jon and Mia’s for 5 nights. It’s a fantastic location, just a hop skip and a jump into town. The house was as advertised, Neely remodeled, and it was very well equipped with everything we needed. We only used the king size bed, and it was super comfortable! Jon amd Mia were excellent hosts and ready to jump at any need, which we didn’t need, as everything was perfect! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Great house, great stay

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Mia and Jon’s beautiful home. It is better than the pics. Spotlessly clean. The location is just a couple minutes walk to main area in mystic with shops/restaurants. The hosts left us a lovely gift card to use at a local bakery. Such a nice touch! The beds are so comfortable. The fireplace was perfect on our rainy day. The area is beautiful wish we had more time to walk around and explore. I would love to return in summer months!!! Thanks again Mia and Jon!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Such an amazing house and an amazing weekend!!

We had an amazing time in Mystic! The house is beautiful and stocked with everything you could possibly want. It was nice and clean and everything was brand new! The location is awesome and we really enjoyed walking to all the restaurants downtown. Jon and Mia were so nice, they checked on us and made sure we were comfortable, and was quick to respond when we had a question. The beds were SUPER comfortable, and the landscaped gardens were just beautiful. We loved eating out on the porch! We couldn't have been more pleased with our getaway. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024