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Another Second Penny Inn
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  • Inn Details

    "If you have two pennies, with the first buy bread, with the second buy hyacinths for your soul." Another Second Penny Inn, our 1710 colonial home, offers three large guestrooms, private jetted baths, fireplaces, gardens and quiet country setting near the heart of Mystic. Within three miles of downtown Mystic, historic Stonington Borough, the Aquarium, and the Seaport our home sits on 4 1/2 acres of gardens, fields and forest. Excellent opportunities abound for quiet, romantic walks or secluded hideaways for reading. Relax in the ambience of a home that has for three centuries provided shelter and respite. Our guestrooms are beautifully appointed including such amenities as fluffy bathrobes, hair dryers, custom toiletries, individual refrigerators, and irons and ironing boards. Breakfast is an event not to be missed! Our menu uses seasonal ingredients and highlights New England recipes. Sandra bakes "from scratch" coffee cakes, muffins, scones and bread. Jim creates a fruit course of vanilla poached pears, fresh berry compote or cider-sauteed apples with yoghurt among other possibilities. Hot and cold cereals are always offered as well as entrees such as scrambled crab, apple stuffed pancakes, the famous “Egg Thingie”. Homemade sorbets finish off your meal! Our AAA recommended, 3 diamond property, has provided shelter and respite for three centuries. Welcome!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Restoring antique boats and marine engines, reading, gardening, travel, maritime history.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Families with children over age 8.

    • Pets allowed by arrangement.

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Homemade Goodies

    • Concierge

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  • Military Rate (active duty)

    3/7/2008 - 3/31/2012

    Thank you for your service! We are happy to offer a 15% discount to active military personnel. This offer applies to all packages and regular room rates, no day of week restrictions.

    7 Night Vacation Package

    5/14/2012 - 10/15/2012

    Board the "good ship" "Another Second Penny" for a week and leave the planning to us! 7 nights lodging in the room of your choice, our famous 5 course breakfast served every morning, dinner for 5 nights including a lobster cruise on the Mystic Whaler, admission for 2 to attractions: Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Nautilus Submarine & Museum, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Florence Griswold Museum, Denison Homestead Museum, Evening Cruise on the Steamboat Sabino. Free time to enjoy a host of other activities and the local nightlife. Cost is $1495 for 2 people for 7 nights/8 days (plus tax) -- please see our website for more information or call (860) 535-1710 and book now.

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  • Denison Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $109/$215

    named for the original owner, is situated on the east side of the house and overlooks the barn and back gardens. This lovely large room has a fireplace and spacious private bath equipped with a jetted clawfoot tub for your enjoyment. The queen-sized four poster bed, writing desk, dresser, arm chairs and roomy his and hers closets make this room an ideal choice for any visit. Check in time is 4:00 - 7:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.

    Noyes Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$165

    The Noyes Room is named for the family who became the third owners of the house in the late 18th Century and continued to own it until 1936. This beautiful front room overlooks gardens and our barn. A private bath with tub/shower combination is immediately adjacent. The Noyes Room can be made up with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds depending on your preference. A rocking chair, a writing desk/dresser and a large closet complete the furnishings. Check in time is 4:00 - 7:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.

    Russell Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $109/$215

    The Russell Suite was used as a dance hall when Colonel Russell ran his Tavern here in the 18th Century. This two room suite faces west with a view of the Road Meeting House and the setting sun. Furnishings include a queen-sized four poster bed, writing desk, dresser and large closet, and a day bed that can accommodate a child. The Russell Suite has a fireplace and a private bath with jetted clawfoot tub. Check in time is 4:00 - 7:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 5:00 - 7:00 pm    Check out: 11:00a; 1p Sun.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights weekends (seasonal), 3 nights holiday weekends

    • Deposit amount required: One night deposit required or 50% of total on stays of over three days and packages.

    • Cancellations: Because of our intimate size, cancellations affect us significantly. Therefore we uphold a strict cancellation policy: 	Reservation changes (date or room): $25;

Cancellation more than 7 days in advance of arrival: $50/room;

Cancellation from 7 to 2 days prior to arrival: 50% of total charge unless we're able to fully rebook your reservation;

Cancellation 1 day prior or less: 100% of total charge.
If circumstances require you to cancel, you may wish to ask a friend or family member to take over your reservation. Travel insurance is available through Travel Guard International, www.travelguard.com

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: In moderation.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children over 8 years welcome.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Active Military
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 0

    • Returning Guests
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: 5 Course Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:00-9:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    "Scrambled Crab"
    Farm fresh eggs scrambled with cream cheese and fresh crab meet, sprinkled with chives. Yum!

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • When Requested

    Additional food services

    • Beverages available 24 hours.

    • Homemade cookies.

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Denison House Pancakes
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 5 min.

    Dessert

    Hard Apple Cider Cake
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 1 1/2 hrs.

    Side Dish

    Jim's Sauteed Apples
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 15 min.

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Village

    City

    • Mystic

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-95 Southbound: Exit 91 & turn LEFT at the bottom of the ramp. Proceed through the traffic light and and continue for 3/4 of a mile from the traffic light, inn is on right. From I-95 Northbound: exit 91, turn RIGHT at traffic light, inn is 3/4 mile on right hand side.

    Airport

    • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green State) 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow signs for I-95 Southbound.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Nautilus Submarine Museum

    • Mystic Seaport

    • Mohegan Sun Casino

    • Mystic Aquarium

    • Connecticut College

    • Foxwoods Casino

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Lovely Place to Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Another Second Penny Inn was a wonderful place to spend the night. It's in a gorgeous old house and has been nicely modernized without losing it's character. The room was neat and clean and the innkeepers seem to have thought of almost everything, even giving you a remote on your keychain that activates a light inside the room. The breakfast was delicious and the innkeepers were friendly and accommodating. Hobo, the inn cat, is adorable.

    SERENE

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    This is our second year in a row that we have chosen to stay here for our anniversary. We have an autistic child and cant really go far so this is our little bit of winter heaven. The inn keepers are quite delightful, the rooms spectacular and the breakfast absolutely wonderful. What does she put in those wonderful scones. My only complaint may be that my husband seems to pet the cat continually or I think its that the cat likes him better than me Hobo is a little piece of like being at home. My only regret is I wish I could get there much more often. A little piece of heaven in our own state. While you are there eat at Noahs it was excellent!

    Fantastic stay!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Had an excellent time at Another Second Penny, the innkeeper made an outstanding breakfast even though we were the only ones there. Very close to a lot of amenities, lot of interesting things at the Inn itself. AMAZINGLY comfortable. Feels even better than home!!

    weekend honeymoom

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    It was different --- I liked the room, it was different. We loved the cat. The tub was odd, the shower was terrible for my husband. The room shoudl have a coffee maker. I loved refrig, it was full of water and soda which was a very nice touch. The breakfast was terrible, we didn't care for it at all. The faternoon treats was nice as well. I like coffe in my room and an individual coffee keuirng machine would have been nice.

    Innkeeper Response
    We're not quite sure how to respond to this review ... we're supposed to mention all the things we'll change but ... we're not going to change the jetted clawfoot tub that guests have been raving over for almost 10 years now. And we're not going to stop making and serving the Doughnut Muffins which have almost achieved cult status (not to mention the citrus compote accented with Angostura bitters, the cranapple French toast and more.) And in-room coffee makers? Go to the Hilton for that, stay at a B&B and maybe you'll meet someone interesting while making coffee with our Dutch coffee maker in the dining room. We don't mean to be flippant and are sorry that you were disappointed by your stay. There's a B&B for every guest, but not every guest for every B&B.

    - Sandra (innkeeper)

    Made our visit to Mystic!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We couldn't have stumbled upon a better place to stay in the Mystic/Stonington area. While those two areas were charming on their own, our time at Another Second Penny Inn singlehandedly makes me want to return to that area. We were warmly received by Jim, Sandra, and of course their cat Hobo, and were so lucky to be able to not only get one of their famous breakfasts, but also simply get a little more time to get to know them all in general. The rooms were not only beautiful on their own, but so obviously put together in a thoughtful (and thorough, if that makes sense) way. We look forward to heading back - more than any bed and breakfast I've traveled to.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtfully written review! We're not positively sure which of our many interesting November guests you were but we're sure we enjoyed meeting you, too. Hope to see you again soon!

    - Sandra (innkeeper)

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