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Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques

Holiday home in Old Lyme with kitchen and patio

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Ludington House captures the essence of Old Lyme, blending historic luxury with modern comforts. Travelers enjoy evenings around the firepit under the stars, explore the garden during the day, and stay connected with in-room WiFi throughout their visit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 20790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques

Ludington House provides luxury accommodations and the perfect setting for gracious entertaining in the quaint town center of Old Lyme. Our light filled and charming historic mansion is a short drive to the beach, CT River and the charming towns of the CT shoreline.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 8,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Just leave the beds unmade
Please turn off air conditioning
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Events must be pre-approved, will incur a fee and require insurance. Unauthorized events will result in claim from the damage deposit and/or eviction.
No smoking or vaping in house. Smoking is not permitted ANYWHERE on property. Violation will result in a claim from the refundable damage deposit.
No loud outside music. All noise must cease by 10:00 pm per town noise ordinance. Violation will result in a claim from the refundable damage deposit.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Additional fee and security deposit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House is NOT Childproofed

Events

No events allowed
Approved events incur additional fees/insurance

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
Note from host: Approved events incur additional fees/insurance
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

Map
Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Old Lyme Historical Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ferry Landing State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 34 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ashlawn Farm Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paperback Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques located?

Situated in Old Lyme, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Old Lyme Historical Society, Connecticut River and Florence Griswold Museum. Ferry Landing State Park and Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Ludington House, Historic CT Shoreline Mansion filled with luxury and antiques Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars are not enough to describe our stay at Ludington. A spectacular venue for our annual college roommate reunion with 7 couples, all in our seventies. Kitchen terrific for cooking, dining room elegant for eating bedrooms gorgeous, and the porch and terrace perfect for cocktails and conversation. Plus the touch of Holly's flowers throughout the house, beautifully arranged. We also loved the location: farmers market, Florence Griswald, kayaking. Everybody loved being there; it was hard to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful. Berry greeted us when we arrived. He gave us tour of the magnificent home and made us feel very welcome. He had coffee, cream, access to cooking supplies. It was a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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

Everything was as listing said! Beautiful, clean, roomy, great location and huge yard!

So much room to spread out and enjoy all 19 family members as well! Perfect location for short travels for touristy stuff! Holly was a great host and the kids loved collecting the eggs from the chickens!highly recommend this place to any large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Z.

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

Aniversary

Great property and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aniceto P.

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

Historic property

My Family and I stayed for a couple of days at Ludington house The house is exactly as described online. The overall experience was better than expected Comfortable house, nicely decorated, historic quiet neighborhood Congrats to the owner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cdsa d.

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

Amazing beautiful home!!

We were celebrating our wedding. This home was incredible!!! We highly recommend it as it surpassed all our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

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

Absolutely perfect!

I rented Ludington House for a group birthday party and it was perfect! The house is a wonderful and unique property. Holly and Brice we wonderful to deal with. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lawrence, KS

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

Great house

Our family filled the house! We loved the patio and covered porches in wonderful weather. Holly filled the house with special touches such as fresh flowers and the dining room table set formally for 15!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

50th Anniversary Family Vacation

The Ludington House was amazing and the Hosts were great We had 13 guests and everyone had plenty of private space … many bedrooms and bathrooms, and yet there was plenty room to spend time together. We enjoyed telling ghost stories around the fire pit, while roasting S’mores, playing baseball in the beautiful yard, relaxing in the hammock and swinging on the swing. Also, we were close to many small communities and enjoyed touring the area. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

Exquisite historic house in beautiful town

My family (twelve people ranging in ages from 22 to 86) rented this gorgeous house for a Thanksgiving gathering. We had lots of room to spread out! The house is beautifully decorated and everything is comfortable and very clean. Our host, Berry, greeted us and showed us around and explained everything, and he was very responsive to questions while we stayed there. We had a perfect gathering. We highly recommend this stunning place for weddings and other special gatherings as well as for just bringing family and/or friends together in a peaceful and gorgeous setting. Totally wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Amazing place -- we felt like royalty!

Great property with great owners. The house was so big we all could fit and be together for a long weekend as well as find our own spaces within the house when we needed alone time from our siblings and cousins. Great location in a beautiful and historic New England town. Could walk to a local museum and other sights including CT river and other surrounding wetlands. The hosts were always responsive with our needs and made us feel right at home, preparing the house for our arrival (including setting the table for all 17 of us!) . Great touch and very helpful in navigating the huge house and all of its characteristics. We hope to return when we're ready to be back together again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Incredible - worth every penny!

Wow, I don't know where to start! This house is beautiful. It very comfortably slept 14 women (the only beds shared were 3 king beds, otherwise everyone got their own) and we had plenty of space to spread out. Holly and Barry take such wonderful care of their home and you truly feel it when you stay here. When we arrived, Holly had set the dining room with 14 place settings and there were fresh flowers all throughout the house. We were celebrating that weekend, and Holly even left us a bottle of champagne! Barry gave us a lovely tour of the whole place, explaining the history of the home and the cool architecture. They also left us fresh eggs from their chickens, multiple fresh milk variations, and coffee in multiple rooms of the house. The kitchen is also well stocked with spices, oil, etc., which was perfect as we had a professional chef come in and cook us a meal and she was able to use all the serving dishes, utensils, etc. in the house. The location of the property is great. We went for a really pretty 10-mile run straight from the house and all through the neighborhood. Devil's Hopyard is a 20 minute drive with great hiking and trail running. Old Saybrook, Chester, and Mystic were all very easy drives from the house and I highly recommend them (VERY cute towns). We all took videos of the place to show our moms - that's how great it was. :) We hope to return! Thank you, Holly and Barry!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Mom’s Celebration

We were looking for a place for 18 people in our family to be able to stay. This was the absolute perfect location! There were so many of us in the house, but everyone had their own space and own the area. Some of us arrived much earlier than the check-in time and the owners and caretaker were absolutely amazing and accommodating. The house is spectacular and everyone is so kind. It made our weekend celebration of my mom’s life absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jyoti l.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025