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

Family-friendly vacation home in Mystic

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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

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

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

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
CT, Groton

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystic Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 2 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬11 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?

Onsite 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!?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

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

This family-friendly Mystic vacation 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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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice kitchen, close to downtown, friendly host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for us, so many nice touches in the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is in a perfect location, unbelievably well kept and equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our family visit during parents weekend with our cadet at the Coast Guard Academy. Great location with easy access to downtown Mystic, clean, and comfortable. We had a wonderful time and hope to stay agin in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

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

Weekend in Mystic

Jon and Mia have a great property and it was a perfect place to stay! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. Old charm with modern convenience. Close to everything. Amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivory U.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We loved everything about this property. The house was perfection and the perfect distance to downtown Mystic. We will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores C.

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

Very nice and clean home and convenient to downtown Mystic, which is awesome

We had an excellent stay home was very very clean and convenient to downtown Mystic. Just please know that if you have an elderly person that the bedrooms are all upstairs. House is totally stocked with everything else you’ll ever need and we certainly appreciate that as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Kathy W.

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

Family Time

The house was perfect we had a family reunion for a celebration of life.The weather was chilly. We went to Mystic walked around the shops and went to the aquarium.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Loved Our Stay!

Secret Mermaid was the perfect gathering place for our family to celebrate a graduation. The house was spotless and had everything we needed and more, from plenty of clean towels to a generous gift card to Sift, the incredible bakery located short walk away. Beds were very comfortable, bathrooms beautifully updated, and kitchen was well stocked. There’s both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker. It was easy to walk into town, plus a short walk in the other direction gets you to Mystic Market, a lovely little gourmet market. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Charming, Quaint & Comfortable

My college girlfriends planned a weekend to reunite after a decade or two of not seeing each other. The house comfortably slept 7. Highlights: gas fireplace, fluffy towels, comfortable beds, covered porches and easy walk (just steps) to downtown Mystic. We had terrible weather but enjoyed catching up in our cozy Secret Mermaid escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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