Testimonials

- Andrea C.

March 4, 2024

We had our gender reveal here .. We were so lucky to find such a beautiful place last minute.. Clark was incredibly amazing, and more than accommodating host! he even made cookies for us.. My husband and I definitely plan on visiting again🙌🏾❤️

- Eva L.

Apr 5, 2023

We spent the weekend at Spirit of 76 House and we couldn't enjoy it more! We stayed upstairs in a room with a double bed and had our own bathroom. The house itself is a beautiful, historic old mansion with lots of antique furniture and a big beautiful garden. We stayed at the beginning of April so we could enjoy the nice weather just sitting and relaxing there. Both the room and the house are well equipped, we definitely didn't miss anything. The bed was super comfortable and we slept really long on Sunday:)

Clark was a great host, he entertained us with many stories about the house and its history and showed us places worth seeing in the area. And he baked the best cookies for us! I definitely recommend staying at Spirit of 76 House!

- Katie R.

2023

It was a great location for everything we wanted to do in Essex, Chester, Deep River, and not even a bad drive to Mystic. Everything was very clean and comfy and Clark was wonderful at getting us settled in- even made us homemade cookies!

- Katherine B.

2023

A hidden gem. Quite a charming and snug place with private rooms, a vintage vibe, and wonderful hospitality.

- John G.

2023

A gem of a B&B in central Connecticut.  Clark is a welcoming host who takes great pride in his renovated vintage home.  The rooms are comfortable and quiet, and the warm cookies baked early night by Clark are a delicious touch to the end of the day.  The five acres of beautiful grounds and gardens are a treat all their own.

- Nini M

May 12, 2022

We had a wedding at Lyman Orchards and were looking for a cozy New England B&B and this was the perfect find. Clark and Kamilla were fabulous hosts who welcomed us with homemade chocolate chip cookies. The B&B was clean with slippers for all of the guests along with a stocked bathroom with all of the amenities. We are looking forward to our next trip where we have more time to walk around the property!

- Fred S.

Jul 20, 2022

This is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in the historic town of Higganum CT. The property is surrounded by historic homes, beautiful natural scenery, and a general New England atmosphere. I have stayed here during three summers, and the Spirit of 76 house has acted as a home away from home.

The hosts are very gracious and the space is simple but elegant. It feels lived in and very much a part of family history. There are multiple rooms, and I have stayed both upstairs and downstairs. The bathrooms are up to date and the beds are comfortable. The rooms also have window a/c for use during the summer.

- Tim Z.

Dec 27, 2022

Clark, our host, was there to greet us as we parked. There was a sunny peaceful garden view from our first floor corner room, which included a large, beautifully tiled ensuite. The surprise of freshly baked gingerbread was so welcoming. The quiet, relaxed atmosphere and comfortable beds ensured that we had a restful and refreshinhg weekend. A great B & B that we would love to visit again.

- Jennifer S.

Sep 12, 2022

If you like taking a trip back in time (but with running water and electricity) this is the place for you! We had a great time! The breakfast was pretty basic and a help yourself style. When we arrived there were homemade cookies that were fantastic.

The Lifestylist

2020

We were lucky to find a place last minute at a fair price. We were greeted by amazing chocolate chip cookies and restored old floors. You wanted the walls to talk to you just because of the history. The walls were covered with photos of the family who have owned the home for decades. Our room had a marriage certificate hanging on the wall for 1800's. It was fun just looking at them all. The owners, the sweetest people you'll ever meet! The only drawback was a shared bathroom, but all the guests were very courteous.

- Steven G.

2020

Wonderful!!

- Juliette S.

2019

Stayed at this quaint and friendly bnb for a friend's Bachelorette weekend. The house has a ton of character and the grounds made for a refreshing morning stroll through the wildflowers. Highly recommend, especially for larger groups. Lots to do in the area, we were there for brownstone Park which is nearby, as well as the restaurants and bars. Lots of fun!

- Anthony H.

2019

Very nice and quiet location

- Gail R.

2019

Lovely b&b

- Steven G.

Jun 20, 2018

The house is beautiful and quiet and remote and a perfect getaway. The hosts were funny, extremely accommodating, friendly, and wonderful. I highly recommend this historic house, which is situated on a quiet street, with acres of peace and serenity. Looking forward to going back soon!

- Greta L.

Jun 24, 2018

My 13 year old son and I needed a place to stay in the East Haddam area. All hotels were booked, must have been June Weddings. I found Spirit of 76 on a search and totally lucked out. Clark and his wife were so accommodating and friendly, and the price beat all surrounding hotels.

Upon our arrival, I was smiling ear to ear at the slipper station. I am a “take the shoes off in the house” kind of person myself, so I immediately felt at home. We stayed on the first floor in a quaint little room with two single beds, perfect for what we needed. The bathroom was huge and the dining room was right across the hall.

- Mary H.

Jul 28, 2018

The Spirit of 76 House was a great place to stay. Clark and his wife, Kamilla were wonderful hosts. Clark takes care of the house and the guests and Kamilla tends the lovely garden. I stayed in the downstairs room which has two single beds and a huge, beautiful renovated bathroom. It was so quiet and dark when I pulled the shades down that I slept until 9:00 am, which I haven't done since I was a kid!

- Gil S.

2018

The house is a unique and landmarked wonderful mansion and has a fantastic lawn and grounds, a very tranquil and relaxing and beautiful location.

The room was large and comfortable and clean, and the bed and beddings very nice and it was quiet. I slept very well! The bathroom and bedroom were both very clean, as was the house in general.

- Tim B.

2018

A Vary charming and original early Connecticut house. Beautifully taken care of by a family that's owned the house for over a century. Situated near a scenic reservoir, open fields and wooded hiking trails. A lovely place. Highly recommend.

- Monique

Stayed a few nights Beautiful Old World remote peaceful home. Clark was thoughtful and friendly. We loved staying in his home

- Emily

Clark was an extremely helpful host! My partner and I came in from Cooperstown, NY for the CTRD double header event in Trumbull on June 1. EVERYWHERE was booked and we were given a break when we found Clark’s property last minute. It was PERFECT for what we needed. Clark greeted us on our arrival and popped out to say “bye” as we left.

We left early on Saturday to go to the event and when we came back (after 2AM!) there was a plate of fresh made cookies waiting for us to enjoy. Peaceful place with easy going hosts and a lovely “trail” within the property. Close enough to all the goings on and foods, but far enough to “escape” the hustle and bustle of urban life.

If you’re looking for a 5 star Hilton type stay, this is NOT the place for you. 10/10 recommend if you’re open to experiences and life.