Daniel Rust House

2011 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238, Coventry, United States

Guest rating: 4.9 / 5

Overview

Daniel Rust House is a historic bed-and-breakfast in Coventry, Connecticut, set in a building dating to 1731 that previously operated as a tavern. The property is small and intimate, with just four guest rooms. It holds a strong public guest score of 4.9/5 based on 34 reviews.

Rooms

There are four traditional rooms, each individually decorated with antique furnishings. Depending on the room, features may include a canopy bed, a fireplace, a 2-person whirlpool tub, and/or a separate sitting area. One accommodation includes a full kitchen plus a TV and DVD player.

Breakfast & Service

A free hot breakfast is included. Guest feedback frequently highlights the quality and variety of breakfast along with warm, welcoming hosting. Pet-friendly touches include complimentary animal beds, bowls, and crates, with pet-sitting available for an additional fee.

Grounds & Outdoor Spaces

Guests have access to roughly 2 acres featuring gardens and an apple orchard. Outdoor areas include a covered porch and a patio, offering additional space to relax on-site.

Location & Nearby Things To Do

The inn is located at 2011 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238, about 2.6 miles from the Nathan Hale Homestead Museum and about 5.4 miles from the University of Connecticut. Nearby attractions include The Adventure Park at Storrs (~5.5 km), the William Benton Museum of Art (~6.2 km), and the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (~6.8 km). For outdoor time, guests can reach Mansfield Hollow State Park (~11.6 km) and Bolton Notch State Park (~10.9 km), among other local parks and museums.

Best for

This B&B is best for couples and history-minded travelers who want a stay in a 1731 house with antique-style rooms and a quieter, small-scale setting (four rooms total). It also suits pet owners thanks to complimentary pet supplies (beds, bowls, crates) and optional pet-sitting for a fee. Travelers planning museum visits or a University of Connecticut trip can use it as a base, with Nathan Hale Homestead Museum and UConn both nearby by car.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting regional museums and UConn-area attractions, plan on driving—points of interest like Nathan Hale Homestead Museum (~3.1 km) and the William Benton Museum of Art (~6.2 km) are close but not walk-adjacent. Room features vary (some have fireplaces or 2-person whirlpool tubs; one has a full kitchen), so confirm the specific room amenities you want when booking. Take time to use the grounds—porch, patio, gardens, and apple orchard are part of what distinguishes the stay.

What guests say

Guest feedback consistently emphasizes the historic character of the house and the sense of staying somewhere with a story. Reviews commonly highlight gracious, welcoming hosts and attentive service. Breakfast is a standout theme, frequently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. The excerpts provided do not point to recurring negatives, and overall sentiment is strongly positive, aligning with the high public rating.

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