A Christmas stay at Harbor View Landing
December always bring out all of the fun festivities in Mystic, Connecticut! As a local I love to check out all what Mystic has to offer including accommodations. I’ve heard a lot about Harbor View Landing over the years. Once it was used as a filming set on Hallmark’s Mystic Christmas, I was even more intrigued to check out Harbor View Landing! The hosts were gracious and gifted me a night stay after I reached out to them.
ABOUT HARBOR VIEW LANDING
Located in West Mystic, Connecticut right on the banks of Mystic River. Harbor View Landing is a compound on 2 acres consisting of cottages, houses and even a riverboat! The coastal retreat offers you amazing waterfront views within 1 mile driving distance of Downtown Mystic. There is a parking area for all the resort guests. During warmer months, there are kayaks and bicycles available for the guests to use.
MY FIRST IMPRESSION
The road leading down to Harbor View Landing is mostly private so the whole compound is isolated from rest of the neighborhood. I was in awe of how beautiful all the cottages and houses were! I loved how each house had a coastal themed symbol on it such as lobster, whale, etc. Walking up to my unit — The WATERFRONT views! Wow, it was gorgeous and stunning. The day I went was overcast, I only can imagine how beautiful it is on a sunny blue sky day! The inside of the unit was beautiful. I knew it would be after seeing it on the Mystic Christmas movie and various photos on Instagram from others who have stayed there. I loved the coastal theme through out the unit, from the art on the wall, to doorknob details, and the shades of coastal blue. The kitchen was so cozy and cute!
MY STAY
I had the first floor of the Bluff House during December for a night. It was a chilly wintery day, so I had to turn up the temperature (I easily get cold!) And I was impressed with how quick the unit heated up. It was very cozy in the living room with the waterfront views. I enjoyed sitting on the couch watching TV and looking out at the water! The bedroom was large and spacious. There was an extra room off the bedroom with a daybed/couch. I thought it was a cute corner for reading a good book. I spent some time in the kitchen recreating a scene from the Mystic Christmas movie — frosting sugar cookies. It was a fun time, especially being in the actual filming location for that scene! The first floor also had a wrap around patio that had chairs you could sit on to enjoy the water views. If only it was warmer for me to do so! I did get to see the full moon from the patio the night I stayed there. I thought the unit overall was just the perfect size — not too small, had enough space.
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT HARBOR VIEW LANDING
The unit I stayed in didn’t have a stove. It wasn’t an issue with all of the restaurants nearby in Downtown Mystic. Mystic Market West is also a 5 minute walk — where you can get sandwiches, sides, salads, groceries, etc.
If you’re coming to have a Hallmark Christmas stay — Mystic Christmas was filmed on the first floor of the Bluff House and the Nantucket Cottage.
Great communication from the hosts! I had an issue with the unit and texted them. Within minutes, I heard back from them and they resolved the issue.
WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AT HARBOR VIEW LANDING
It’s a perfect spot for weddings, a family reunion, birthday party or a retreat. I’m amazed how this is located in Mystic — it feels like a vacation resort. I had to catch myself a few times remembering that I’m still in Mystic. If it caught the eyes of Hallmark production to film there, you can understand why it’s a beautiful setting for your stay!
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