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A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Waterford

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitchell College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Trumbull State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waterford

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Waterford vacation home, you'll find Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Harkness Memorial State Park. Hempstead Houses and Affiliate at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mitchell College - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fort Trumbull State Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Hempstead Houses - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 11 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern

Behind our doors awaits a one of a kind experience for your special event or gathering. Whether you are getting married at one of the gorgeous venues in the area, would like to host an intimate social gathering on site, or need to rent a space to gather people from various locations, the Historic Granite House is here to accommodate. This property is available for rentals up to a maximum of one week for 12 overnight guests and 24 seated dinner guests. We have ample parking for a total maximum of 30 guests on the property.
We do not offer longer term rentals.

Regards from the Historic Granite House, Dale Goulekas

Originally built in 1877, the Granite House is a private house set on 8.5 acres of grandeur in the historic Jordan Village portion of Waterford, Connecticut. The house boasts three bedrooms, loft, three bathrooms, along with a gourmet kitchen and formal dining room. Aside from the main house sits the property's very own Barn-Tavern with comfortable seating.
The property can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 guests, per the Town of Waterford.

Local to Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Casino. Many lovely vineyards. Close to Ferries to Long Island & Block Island. Several fishing villlages in the area. Several wedding venues, including Eolia @ Harkness State Park are just a short distance away.

Thank you for your interest in this beautifully restored & maintained historic home.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Non - smoking property
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi (13-min drive) from Ocean Beach Park and 2.6 mi (7-min drive) from Green Harbor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Mohegan Sun Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern to downtown Waterford?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Central Waterford.

A Historic Place to Stay for Your Historic Days. Gracious Granite Home + Tavern Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rujuta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and house were prefect for a group gate-away! The house was clean, comfortable, well decorated and well maintained. The tavern and outdoor area was a bonus. The host was very responsive and made the check-in and check-out process easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Excellent Rental/Exceptional Home

Paul and Dale are great hosts and their home is gorgeous! Highly recommend, especially to those with events at the Eolia Mansion at Harkness Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great place!

We got married over at the Eoikia Mansion, stayed here with our bridal party. We were extremely happy with the Granite House! The house had plenty of room for the party and we were able to get ready at there before the big day. The patio is also beautiful, and a great spot for breakfast and coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Dale was an amazing host! Kind, caring, and communicative. The house was even more beautiful in person than in the photos, both inside and out. The tavern was also the perfect place to relax and chill in. The house had plenty of space, great bathrooms, and a cute den to enjoy your morning coffee & breakfast. My friends and I had the best time! Would highly recommend, 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

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

Gorgeous Property

This place is amazing! My husband and I were recently married at Eolia Mansion at Harkness Park. The property owner, Dale, is very responsive. We had everything we needed to host some friends and family. The tavern in the back is great for entertaining. Plenty of parking. Easy check-in/out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tj s.

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

Incredible property

Highly recommend the Granite House to anyone looking for first class amenities, property and service. Hosts are easy to communicate with and take pride in their amazing investment. The craftsmanship and details are one of a kind. Spotless interior and exterior, incredible accommodations. Don’t think twice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Sam C.

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

Perfect backdrop to an incredible weekend!

The Granite House was the perfect addition to our wedding weekend! Dale was an amazing host who was responsive and beyond helpful. We were able to host an intimate rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding at the Branford House. The bride and her bridal party spent the night here and spent the next day getting ready in the beautiful sun porch which look’s incredible in our pictures. We are looking forward to renting the Granite House for years to come, it’s now apart of our story!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea P.

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

Impeccable

From the moment we began speaking with Dale, we knew we were in for an amazing experience! Dale was friendly, communicative when needed, and we LOVED learning the history of the amazing home we were staying in. We booked the Granite House for our wedding weekend for us and the wedding party to stay in, and it was perfect. The fire pit was amazing for the cool nights too! On the wedding day, the gentlemen got ready and took photos in the tavern and the ladies made full use of the house. The bridal suite in the primary bedroom was perfect for me to hang my dress when we arrived on Wednesday and keep it hidden until the wedding day on Saturday. We just really can’t recommend this property enough. It was far beyond our hopes and absolutely MADE our wedding weekend complete!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary F.

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

Excellence & Wow

Comfort & Classic style home. Perfect complement to our wedding at Harkness. Tavern , firepit & patio was the ideal relaxed gathering center for conversation and photos. Will definitely consider for future events.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Stunning, Spacious Home and Grounds!

Our family stayed at the Granite House when celebrating a wedding at nearby Eolia Mansion. This historic home is spotless, elegantly decorated, and meticulously updated. The house and grounds are spacious and welcoming for additional friends to gather. Dale was quick to respond to any questions we had. We are so happy we chose the Granite House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Amazing time

Beautiful property! Historic house with gorgeous grounds. There was a tavern on property with a beautiful patio. Large bedrooms and rooms throughout. We had an amazing time! Great for a large family/group getaway. Little attic on third floor was great for kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Wedding Retreat

Great space to spread out and enjoy the outdoors in a quintessential New England estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful property!

What a great property for a relaxing weekend with friends! Everything you need is at the house. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley L.

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

Stunning Eclectic Property

We had an amazing stay the Granite House! Gorgeous inside and out with all the amenities you could need. The tavern was a great place for our group of 11 to hangout and the bonfire pit was an added bonus. We enjoyed dinner outside and breakfast the next morning at the large dining room table. We were able to Uber to Foxwoods without a problem. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

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

Beautiful house plus extras

The granite house is lovely and the adjacent Tavern and outdoor spaces are fantastic. Made a great fire in the huge fire pit area and enjoyed the nearby fireworks. The tavern space was great but hardly used as we were out at Mystic and other spots in the area. One small issue was the bathroom setup. The third bath is on the main level and was the go to shower spot for four of us. The shower is amazing so it was worth the small hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nevyana T.

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

Bachelorette Party

Beautiful property with amazing amenities - perfect for a group of 12 to spend the night and enjoy the sights in the area. Just a couple minutes from grocery stories, and only a few more from lovely beaches and restaurants. Paul was very communicative and gave us all the information we needed for our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian F.

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

Fantastic historic property

We loved the Granite House! The house was impeccable, and the tavern and grounds made it a complete package. Great getaway for the weekend! Paul met us, showed us around and made sure we were all set. Fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael o.

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

Great time

Amazing house everyone had a great time. Couldn’t have been easier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Perfect place to get together with friends from Boston and New York

The pictures do not do it justice! The Granite House was beautiful. Paul and Dale have thought of every detail to make your time special. Absolutely loved the tavern, large fire pit, and huge table for outdoor eating. Would definitely come back! Paul was also very easy to communicate with and we appreciate the early check-in and late departure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Historic Getaway

Stayed with a couple buddies for our annual get together. Great accommodations and beautiful home and setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Outdoor Oasis

It was a beautiful weekend & we spent nearly the entire time outdoors taking advantage of the grill, large patio & fire pit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca B.

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

Great Stay for a Group!

The home is beautiful and spacious. The outdoor area is also great for a bbq and meal with friends and sitting by the fire pit. Highly recommend and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

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

Perfection

This was one of those stays where the reality outpaced the expectations. The photos don't do the property justice. The attention to detail throughout is magnificent. Paul and Dale were amazing hosts, and made sure we had all the information that we needed. We look forward to our return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

The granite house- perfect for a nice get together

What a beautiful property! Paul was amazing to deal with. It was a perfect weekend- the tavern was my favorite feature! Would recommend it to anyone! Lori M
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Family Reunion at the Granite House

The Granite House is over the top! From the first impression until driving away everything is perfect. Paul and Dale have done a beautiful job restoring the property and everything is immaculate. Our family couldn't have been happier or more impressed. We had an outdoor Clambake on Saturday night and a fire in the outdoor fire pit. Perfect! Looking forward to returning soon.