Smith Room at The O'Connell House Inn
Room in Colchester, Connecticut
- 2 beds
- Private attached bathroom
Stay with Brian
- Superhost
- 7 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 5% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
In downtown Colchester on the Green
Right on Colchester Green, with the Air Line Trail about a 5-min walk away
Private bath with jetted tub
A jetted tub in your private bathroom, plus a sitting area with an electric fireplace
Guests keep coming back
Many guests return for repeat stays, praising the comfortable beds and the breakfast
*Our Inn features 4 unique guest rooms to choose from! Rooms accommodate 2-4 guests. Preview them all on our website or host’s Airbnb profile.
Set in the heart of Colchester’s quaint downtown Village District, and overlooking the Town Green, The O’Connell House is an 1840 Greek Revival that has been thoughtfully renovated to showcase historic character and modern amenities.
Conveniently central to downtown, local and regional activities.
The space
The Smith Room features a Queen bed, walk-in closet, sitting area with pull out sofa (full-size bed) and electric fireplace, bay window overlooking the Town Green, Smart TV, and a private full bath with jetted tub. The Smith Room adjoins the Cragin Room via a short, lockable hallway if requested.
The O’Connell House offers 4 unique guest rooms that can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests, as well as communal space on the main floor in our Dining Room, Drawing Room, Parlor, Sun Room and outdoor porches overlooking the Town Green.
Our Inn is filled with historic architecture and features: formal sitting rooms with marble fireplaces; 10’ ceilings with plaster crown molding; crystal chandeliers; a baby grand piano; galleries of pictures and prints highlighting national, state and local historical events and points of interest; and lots of cozy, intimate seating areas for conversations, morning coffee, reading or game play.
*We provide complimentary continental breakfast every morning at our coffee bar for all overnight guests of the Inn.
Parking is on-site.
Guest access
The O'Connell House Inn provides private guest rooms and shared access to the wrap around front porch, side porch, main floor restrooms, Dining Room (coffee bar), Drawing Room, Parlor and Sun Room.
Access to and use of any or all shared spaces included and described in the Listing is dependent upon availability. We retain the right to limit certain access from Inn guests at any time.
During your stay
We provide ‘invisible service’ (self check-in/out, self-serve amenities), and a virtual concierge is available throughout your stay should you have any questions. Additionally, Brian or Stephanie are on-site or nearby to assist with anything you may need.
Other things to note
Check-in is 3pm and checkout is 10am. We are sometimes able to accommodate alternate times if requested in advance.
Requests for early check-in and/or late checkout are considered in the order they are received. If you would prefer a check-in time before 3pm and/or a checkout after 10am, please send us a note at time of booking. We will let you know if we can accommodate your request 72-24hours before your check-in date.
In some instances an additional fee may apply.
If you are interested in just a day or hourly-rate for an event or studio use without overnight stay, please send us an inquiry.
We may be hosting a private event/hourly-rental in one of our communal spaces on the main floor during a portion of your stay, limiting access to Inn guests. Whenever possible we will let you know in advance of any major activity happening on site during your stay, but we retain the right to limit certain access from Inn guests at any time without notice.
Set in the heart of Colchester’s quaint downtown Village District, and overlooking the Town Green, The O’Connell House is an 1840 Greek Revival that has been thoughtfully renovated to showcase historic character and modern amenities.
Conveniently central to downtown, local and regional activities.
The space
The Smith Room features a Queen bed, walk-in closet, sitting area with pull out sofa (full-size bed) and electric fireplace, bay window overlooking the Town Green, Smart TV, and a private full bath with jetted tub. The Smith Room adjoins the Cragin Room via a short, lockable hallway if requested.
The O’Connell House offers 4 unique guest rooms that can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests, as well as communal space on the main floor in our Dining Room, Drawing Room, Parlor, Sun Room and outdoor porches overlooking the Town Green.
Our Inn is filled with historic architecture and features: formal sitting rooms with marble fireplaces; 10’ ceilings with plaster crown molding; crystal chandeliers; a baby grand piano; galleries of pictures and prints highlighting national, state and local historical events and points of interest; and lots of cozy, intimate seating areas for conversations, morning coffee, reading or game play.
*We provide complimentary continental breakfast every morning at our coffee bar for all overnight guests of the Inn.
Parking is on-site.
Guest access
The O'Connell House Inn provides private guest rooms and shared access to the wrap around front porch, side porch, main floor restrooms, Dining Room (coffee bar), Drawing Room, Parlor and Sun Room.
Access to and use of any or all shared spaces included and described in the Listing is dependent upon availability. We retain the right to limit certain access from Inn guests at any time.
During your stay
We provide ‘invisible service’ (self check-in/out, self-serve amenities), and a virtual concierge is available throughout your stay should you have any questions. Additionally, Brian or Stephanie are on-site or nearby to assist with anything you may need.
Other things to note
Check-in is 3pm and checkout is 10am. We are sometimes able to accommodate alternate times if requested in advance.
Requests for early check-in and/or late checkout are considered in the order they are received. If you would prefer a check-in time before 3pm and/or a checkout after 10am, please send us a note at time of booking. We will let you know if we can accommodate your request 72-24hours before your check-in date.
In some instances an additional fee may apply.
If you are interested in just a day or hourly-rate for an event or studio use without overnight stay, please send us an inquiry.
We may be hosting a private event/hourly-rental in one of our communal spaces on the main floor during a portion of your stay, limiting access to Inn guests. Whenever possible we will let you know in advance of any major activity happening on site during your stay, but we retain the right to limit certain access from Inn guests at any time without notice.
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Lock on bedroom door
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews.
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Where you’ll be
Colchester, Connecticut, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Located in the heart of downtown Colchester - Just a 2 hour drive from New York City, 1.75 hours from Boston and 1 hour from Providence. Locally, we're under 30 minutes from Hartford, beaches, UCONN, the Mark Twain House , Gillette Castle, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos. We’re also a quick 45 minute drive from Mystic - downtown Mystic, Olde Mistick Village and the Mystic Seaport Museum.
Situated in Southeastern Connecticut - From the Comstock Covered Bridge (one of three left in the state) and the Air Line Trail, to Devil's Hopyard and Salmon River State Parks; Colchester is within or an easy trip to Eastern Connecticut's scenic wonders. View eagles soaring above the Connecticut River or soak up the sun on the beaches of Long Island Sound. Enjoy the museums, theatres, nightlife, history and family fun that is central to life in Southeastern Connecticut; where there is truly something for everyone.
Situated in Southeastern Connecticut - From the Comstock Covered Bridge (one of three left in the state) and the Air Line Trail, to Devil's Hopyard and Salmon River State Parks; Colchester is within or an easy trip to Eastern Connecticut's scenic wonders. View eagles soaring above the Connecticut River or soak up the sun on the beaches of Long Island Sound. Enjoy the museums, theatres, nightlife, history and family fun that is central to life in Southeastern Connecticut; where there is truly something for everyone.
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