Welcome to the Zimmer Cottage!
Click here for directions (use exit 89 off of route 95).

This site is devoted to a delightful summer home in Mystic, Connecticut.  The property offers waterfront access, a large  front-yard, private beaches, a large deck and dock, large gas grill. three bedrooms (house sleeps 8 comfortably), bedroom skylights, a large living/dining area, cable TV (HD-DVR) with HBO, flat panel TV's, Satellite radio (SIRIUS), Broadband internet (direct connect or wireless), new mattresses and box-springs on all beds, indoor and outdoor showers, woodstove (brand new), three kayaks, one sunfish, two mountain bikes and a magnificent view of the ocean!

The BIG project for 2009 is the renovation of the existing septic system, which is long overdue.    A new tank (1,250 gallon capacity) and 90 foot trench (leaching field) is currently in the works.  The permit process is complete, FINALLY!  We are officially approved to proceed.  With a bit of luck septic renovation will be complete by the end of May, 2009; major house renovations to follow.  Architectural drawings and mock-ups will be made available (online) shortly.

Check out pictures of current and past projects (updated regularly)

 
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Picture (above) was taken on 6/16/009.

News item: Broadband internet (via satellite / HughesNet) service added on 4/10/09
Users can now connect to the internet directly or use wireless (security enabled) access.  Speed is crazy fast!


Austin recently added an extension at the bottom of the ramp.  The ramp is now straight AND
 the floats sit level in the water, not an easy task!


Austin's new gas kiln and temporary outdoor studio.  The studio, triple in size,
will soon be  incorporated into the house.

The kiln (30 cubic foot) down-draft salt kiln is 100% ready (as of  7/1/08).   Artwork will be sold in a variety of area (Mystic and Stonington CT galleries, plus Bethesda, MD).  Select works will also be available online (MasterCard and Visa accepted). 

Stay tuned to ZimmerClayWorks.com for additional information.


Austin's new kitten (summer, 2008), she is a force to be reckoned with!

Latest Mystic, Connecticut, weather conditions and forecast

Current tide chart (up-to-date)

 
Check out before/after pictures (updated regularly)

Please note: The cottage is available to friends, colleagues and family only,
sorry we have had bad luck with strangers.

FYI -- Cell phone (all providers) and Blackberry service in the area is excellent. 
The cottage will soon be equipped with high-speed (wireless) internet service.

Kayaks and Sunfish are not included in the rental agreement (unless special release is signed).
Please plan to bring your own equipment and use it at your own risk (god love lawyers!)
 
The cottage is available on weekends in the Spring and Fall (3 or 4 day rental).  The rate is $600 (4 day weekend / arrive Friday anytime and depart Monday anytime) or $500 (3 day weekend,
arrive Friday anytime and depart Sunday anytime).  The cottage is available on a weekly basis for $2000 per week (during peak summer months) or $1700 per week (before Memorial Day or after Labor Day). 

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View from the water
 

View from one of
three front-yard hammocks
 

Front-yard with
ocean access and 60' dock

Awesome sun deck!
(30' x 18')
 

Dining area
(9.5' x 9.5')
The dinning room* now has
a new window on the left.

* the dinning room will soon
 to be much larger, complete with bar etc.

 

Large living-room windows*
(20
' x 26')

* there will soon be additional windows on the first floor and a large second floor (covered) balcony.


Living room
(20
' x 26')

* soon to be much larger!

Living room with
stereo, cable TV/DVD/VHS
and satellite radio
(20' x 26')
 

Side entrance
 

Stairs to second
floor bedrooms

* a second set of stairs will soon be added.  The new staircase will descend into the art studio space


Upstairs bedroom with
two double and 1 single
bed plus a large skylight
(bedroom #2)


* soon to be much larger, with two additional full baths uptairs.
 

Master bedroom with skylight, stereo, cable TV/DVD/VHS
and
 satellite radio
1 double bed
(Bedroom #1)
(10.5' x 9.5')

 

Driveway view
 

Front yard with three
large hammocks

Parking for  6-7 cars

Downstairs bedroom
1 double
(Bedroom #3)
(10' x 10')
 

Kitchen* with large
sliding glass door
(9.5' x 10')
* the kitchen will soon
be much larger!

Cozy county kitchen with
new stove and refrigerator
(20
' x 26')
 

Full size bathroom with
all new fixtures and drywall
(7
' x 6')

Stone lined paths
(FYI - the deck will soon
wrap around the entire house and the stone paths will be relocated)

Hot/cold outdoor shower,
great fun in the rain!

Indoor (full-bath) is
also available.
 

Ocean access with 3
kayaks and 1 Sunfish


Comfy deck chairs
with ocean view
 

Magnificent sunsets!

Front-yard a
ccess to ocean
with 3 kayaks and 1 Sunfish



Private community dock,
complete with ramp, etc.
The cottage also has it's
own dock and multiple sets
of stairs down to the water

Sunfish
(Set sail from the front yard!)


Private community beach,
with large swim float,
located within a short 1 minute
 walk from cottage
 

 A blissful afternoon



The swans are back!
After many years of being away, the swains are back
in the area.
 


Private (40ft) dock, located
directly in front of cottage


Sunset from the dock
(located in front yartd)


Kayak rack


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Contact Austin Zimmer (Austin@ZimmerWorks.com) at 301-365-8286 or Sally Zimmer/Knight (Sally_Knight@loomis.org) at 860-286-8557 (year-round)
for additional information and availability. 
 

Please note: The cottage is available to friends and family only.  
Sorry, we have had bad luck with strangers.

Mystic is only two hours from New York City (Rt. 95 North / Exit 90)
or one and a half hours from Boston (Rt. 95 South / Exit 90).  Click here for detailed directions.

There is an Amtrak station in the center of town (Mystic Station / MYS);
the station is only five minutes from the cottage.

The current size of the cottage is 1,150 square feet (soon to be expanded to 3,200+ sq. ft).  The current deck is 30' x 18' with a large picnic table and lots of additional seating plus three very comfortable wooden loungers.  Expansion plans include: 2000+ additional square feet, two additional full baths, one additional bedroom, lots of additional windows, a covered (upper level) deck, updated and expanded kitchen and semi-detached art studio.  Stay tuned to this site for pictures of the renovation in progress!

 Available dates:  Rate:
 August only (at week rate)  $2,000 (week rate)
 
April 15th - June 1st
September 5th - November 1st

 $600 (weekend rate / 4 days)
 $500 (weekend rate / 3 days)
 

April 15th - June 1st
September 5th - November 1st
 
 $1700 (reduced week rate)

   Extras and things to do in the area:

1.  A private beach, complete with large play area, swings, basketball court, private boat launch and ramp.  Mystic Aquarium, Historic Seaport Village, movie theaters, casinos  (Foxwood Casino and Mohegan Sun), boating ( 3 kayaks, 1 sunfish are included in cottage rental provided a release is signed), claiming, hammocks in the front yard (very private!), outdoor and indoor showers, a large wood deck, dock, biking, large windows and skylights, barbeque, lobster and claim dinners on the deck with direct access to the ocean, plus a variety of great restaurants including a family favorite Sea Swirl.
 
3.  Rates ($2,000 per week or $7,500 per month) -- discount rate of $1500 per week applies to dates in April / May and September/October.  Pop up or down for the weekend; contact Sally (860-286-8557) or Austin Zimmer (301-365-8286) for availability.
 
5.   Click here for directions
 
6.   Austin Zimmer: 301-365-8286 (year-round)
Sally Zimmer-Knight: 860-286-8557
(year-round)
Cottage phone: 860-245-0357 (available April 15th --> November 1st)

Mailing address (year-round):

Austin Zimmer
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817

Phone: 301-365-8286 (year-round) -- Austin Zimmer
Fax: 202-478-2880 (year-round) -- for Austin Zimmer only
 Phone: 860-286-8557 (year-round) -- Sally Zimmer/Knight

Mailing address (seasonal) for cottage is:

Zimmer Cottage
Attn. Austin Zimmer
10 North Shore Way
Stonington, CT 06378

Please use the cottage address (above) between April 15th and November 1st only.


Directions | Contact Austin Zimmer | Contact Sally Knight | ZimmerWorks

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