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  • 1 bathroom

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A nature lover's dream atop a 100-acre historic farm in North Stonington, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This home offers a one-of-a-kind stay – spend your mornings in the fresh air helping the hosts tend to the farm animals in the tranquil setting to feel at one with nature – from feeding chickens and collecting eggs to brushing the horses and rooster calls here and there, but it's all part of the experience. The home itself is chic and stylish, yet homey. Mornings are best spent sipping coffee on your patio while admiring the mountain and pasture vistas of your host's Texas longhorn cattle and horses. The living area is accented with slate grey throughout, while the brown provides an earthy sense to make you feel even more connected to your environment, and is ideal for cosying up after a long day of wandering through the unending greenery. We love that the second bedroom has an art studio for letting your creativity flow, where you can paint a stunning picture of the grounds you're staying on, as well as skylights, so you can fall asleep beneath the stars. When you want to splash around in the sea, take a twenty-minute trip to Misquamicut State Beach, fantastic for the kids to spend a day at the beach while you sit back and relax. Alternatively, drive twenty minutes to the beautiful seaport village of Mystic and explore the foodie haven featuring the area's local meats, organic produce and seafood for a tantalising supper. Stop by Jonathan Edwards winery on the way to pick up a bottle of Pinot Grigio to enjoy back at the house around the fire pit with blankets wrapped around, or check out the dedicated bar area in the living room and craft your own cocktails. There's plenty of North Stonington's rich agricultural heritage to explore nearby, including cattle ranches, organic farms and vineyards (fifteen minutes away by car).


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore the beautiful seaport village of Mystic, a twenty-minute-drive from your front door

Explore the beautiful seaport village of Mystic, a twenty-minute-drive from your front door

Get to know your neighbours and help out with the farm animals in the morning

Get to know your neighbours and help out with the farm animals in the morning

Break open a bottle of wine and share stories around the fire

Break open a bottle of wine and share stories around the fire

Spend an afternoon at the Stonington Vineyards, just fifteen minutes away by car

Spend an afternoon at the Stonington Vineyards, just fifteen minutes away by car

Discover your artistic side painting in the art studio

Discover your artistic side painting in the art studio

Challenge your friends to a round of golf at Lake of Isles, a thirteen minute drive away

Challenge your friends to a round of golf at Lake of Isles, a thirteen minute drive away

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Home truths

    Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay

    Parking is available on one of two driveways

    Farm animals, free-ranging chickens, a pig, a cat and two dogs are all on the grounds – you can meet with your host and interact with the farm animals in the mornings and evenings during your stay

    The livestock pastures are marked and surrounded by hot wire fences

    Children's equipment can be provided on request

    Your host lives on-site in the main house, while you'll be in the private guest house

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor fireplace / firepit

Outdoor seating

Desk

Desk / workplace

Workplace

Laptop friendly workspace

Bedrooms & bathrooms

2 bedrooms, 3 beds

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Fridge fills

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • Your host can help arrange a range of extra activities for an additional fee, including gourmet s'mores to custom-curated picnics on or off the property, bonfires in their 12’ fire pit, En Plein Air painting easels for rent or head out with the artist for 3 hours, with all the supplies included. And a private picnic charter on the Mystic River and Long Island Sound aboard our 32’ vintage lobster boat.

  • Your host can provide a wood and paper bundles for the firepit for an additional fee of $6 per bundle

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Connecticut

Connecticut is often what people think of when New England is mentioned in conversation: lush green summers, colorful fall foliage, old church steeples, and top tier universities. Urban highlights include the academic cities of Hartford and New Haven. Be sure to grab a pie from Frank Pepe Pizza, hailed by patrons as one of the best pizzerias in the United States. The areas around Yale University provide some incredible eats,...

Get around

Bus stop

Rainmaker

1 hr 51 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Events possible (with prior approval)

No pets

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 11:00

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Kimberly

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Kimberly and her family love country life, so they packed up the "Ark" and relocated to this historic 1740s home and farm. They fell in love with the 100+ acres of rolling pasture with mountain views, and the balance between living in the country and still feeling plugged into culture and community. They’re excited to welcome guests to the completely updated and luxuriously appointed guest home.

Registration or licence number: 85223543-001.

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