Super Adorable Cottage + Fire pit + King Bed!

Transport yourself to Mystic's shipbuilding heyday at Smith Cottage. This adorable, open-concept, pet-friendly, two-bedroom retreat in historic Old Mystic captures the essence of a bygone era. Nestled at the head of the Mystic River, it offers a perfect base for exploring the coastline and Mystic Seaport. With Colonial nautical charm and 21st-century comfort, the Smith Cottage invites you to experience genuine New England hospitality. Your journey into Mystic's maritime history begins here! The space The Smith Cottage forms part of the Williams property. The main house, 1807 Williams Home, sleeps 10 guests in four bedrooms. If you are booking a stay in a larger group, you can book both homes together. A historical stay! The history buff in you will love the story behind the Smith Cottage and the 1807 Williams Home. The Smith Cottage started out as a blacksmith's shop in the early 1900s and was named in its honor. The main house was originally known as the Wayside Inn~ a regular stopping point for stagecoaches on their New London-Providence runs. On January 17, 1840, former Secretary of State Daniel Webster, traveling by sleigh, stopped in for a drink on his way to the Groton Ferry to catch a boat to New York! If only walls had ears, imagine the stories they could recount! Perhaps if you slow down you can hear the walls whisper words of the past! HIGHLIGHTS * Nautical touches, antiques, modern amenities, and an eye for detail fill each space * Perfect setup for a small family group or two couples * Two bedrooms (sleeps 4) on the first and attic-style second floor * Fast Wifi * Can be booked together with 1807 Williams House to sleep 14 guests * Whimsical nautical murals by artist Susan Dwyer Leach grace the walls of the Williams Home and Smith Cottage * Separate building and entrance from the main house with Schlage keypad lock and flexible self-check-in with code. LOCATION Located on Main Street in the hamlet of Old Mystic at the head of the Mystic River. The Smith Cottage is a short 5-minute ride to the Mystic Seaport, shops, and restaurants, where you can indulge in Mystic River and Mystic Seaport history. Walk or bike on the scenic River Rd just around the corner from our home! The Smith Cottage is just around the corner from scenic River Road to downtown Mystic- a great bike ride if you plan on bringing your bikes~ we also have bikes available for our guests. Haley's Way Playground and field are located behind the property- a great place to bring the kids and your pup to run. Please note that the property is on a bustling corner, which is busy with road noise during the day but quiet and peaceful in the evenings. LIVING, DINING, & COOKING Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with a quaint and cozy sitting area with two sofas and a 43” Samsung Smart TV with a Roku streaming stick and 4K Streaming Media Player. Plus, you’ll enjoy surround sound with our Sonos Beam Soundbar with Voice Control Built-in, perfect for cozy movie nights! A dining table to seat four guests separates the sitting room and kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen is simple but amply stocked for days and evenings when you choose to stay in. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS The Smith Cottage offers two guest bedrooms with new Casper memory foam mattresses, fresh pillows, beautiful linens, beautifully made comfy beds, alarm clocks with sleep sounds, USB charger ports, plenty of soft fluffy towels, and complimentary toiletries, so you can pack lighter. Bedroom 1: Open concept, king-size bedroom on first floor. This bedroom has a partition wall but NO doors. Bedroom 2: Open concept, queen-size bedroom with ladder stairs leading up from the first floor. The steps leading up to the loft are STEEP and NOT recommended for children under 8 years old or anyone with balance or coordination challenges. We can provide a twin-sized air mattress that can be used on the first level if you are not comfortable climbing the steep steps. A shared full bathroom with shower/tub on the first floor requires one step up to access the bathroom. OUTDOOR SPACE Chill out in the shared backyard furnished with 6 Adirondack chairs, two picnic tables, and two hammocks. There is a firepit (a bundle of firewood provided) and a 32" propane grill (for your use only and propane provided). The backyard and off-street parking are shared with guests in the main house. Smith Cottage also has its own covered porch where you can relax on four comfy rocking chairs. FAMILY & DOG At the Smith Cottage, we love to welcome children and your furry family members. You’ll find a high chair, pack-n-play, baby tub for little guests, and plenty of board games and books to keep younger (and older:) guests occupied. We welcome two well-behaved dogs of small to medium size. If you're considering bringing your dog, please read all the way to the bottom to check out our house rules. Kindly confirm dog guests and you agree with our dog guidelines when you book. Our fee is $50/pet, which will be requested at your confirmed reservation. ______________________________________________________ LARGER GROUPS? In addition to the Williams Home & Smith Cottage property, which can be reserved together and accommodate up to 14 guests, we have two adjacent properties in Old Mystic for larger group gatherings. The Carriage House offers four charming first-floor individual rooms. On the second floor is a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and one full bathroom with shower/tub that can accommodate four more guests~ the Carriage House can accommodate up to 14 guests, depending on your needs and what you’d like to reserve. The 1784 Denison Home property, an antique center colonial historic gem, can accommodate ten guests and is adjacent to the Williams Home & Smith Cottage property. We can accommodate 36-38 guests in the three adjacent properties. Reserving any combination of these nautically-themed New England homes will offer you flexibility and a unique stay unlike anything else in Mystic. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or traveling for a wedding, we can guide you in your selection. Message us if you have questions about booking our other properties to check on availability and pricing for your group. We want to mention that our oldest son took all the interior and exterior photos. He did a superb job, and we would like to acknowledge him for his exemplary work- Thank you, Johnathan!! BRINGING A DOG? Pet Fee $50.00 per dog (Only dogs allowed- no cats or other pets.) 2 small/medium dog limit dogs are allowed with the following understanding: 1. Dogs are 100% house trained. Traveling dogs can get anxious and confused, causing accidents even for a house-trained dog. ***If your dog pees inside, this will cause a great deal of confusion for future dogs staying at the Williams Home & Smith Cottage as they may pee on top of your dog's pee, causing an upset for everyone. When arriving, please immediately introduce the yard to your dog to establish where the potty is located.*** 2. Pets are well-behaved and good-natured. 3. Pets are not left alone for more than a few hours. 4. Pets are crated or quarantined, so they don't roam freely throughout the property when left alone. 5. Owners clean up outside after their pets 6. Owners keep their pets on a leash when appropriate as Mystic is a busy place. 7. Please let us know the breed and name of your pet. Guest access The Smith guests staying at the 1807 Williams Home property have access to the entire "Smith Cottage" and the shared yard. You will receive full check-in instructions 4 days before your arrival date. You will receive your Schlage lock keypad code 24 hours before arrival and you'll have a flexible check-in time. Like many of the homes in historical villages, there is no garage. The Smith Cottage guests have two parking spots in our driveway and the Williams Home guests have three. Additional parking is available behind our property at the church lot or Haley's Way Park. Other things to note PROPERTY TRUTHS The steps leading up to the loft are STEEP and NOT recommended for children under 8 years old or anyone with balance or coordination challenges. The Williams Home & Smith Cottage property is on Main Street on a bustling corner at a 3-way stop sign across Holly Hock Antiques and the Old Mystic Post Office. It's busy with road noise during the day but a quiet and peaceful hamlet in the evenings. Outdoor spaces and parking are shared with guests staying in the Williams Home main house. The Smith Cottage has open-concept spaces without doors and ceilings separating areas and the loft where the queen bed is located.