The Daniel Rust House Bed and Breakfast

About The Hotel

The Daniel Rust House is a 4.9-rated bed-and-breakfast housed in a historic 1731 colonial home on Main Street in Coventry village. Hosts Cathy and George have earned consistent praise for attentive service and warm hospitality across 82 reviews. The property features a main inn and a separate cottage with varying room layouts, all non-smoking. Guests consistently highlight the free breakfast, the interesting colonial history, and the quiet country setting near Coventry Lake. The inn is well-positioned for UConn visitors and foliage season travelers, though rooms with in-room whirlpools are specific room types that should be confirmed at booking.

What Guests Are Saying

“Our stay at the Daniel Rust House was fantastic! This historic site has a very interesting story. The hosts Cathy and Germaine were so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast selection was amazing and delicious.” — cristalfla, 5 stars

“The hosts are amazing at this bnb! I was the only guest during my stay but I need very felt that I inconvenienced them. I was upgraded from the small room with a twin to one of the queen rooms and the offered my daughter a delicious breakfast to accompany me, even though she wasn’t staying there. Lovely people and place and close to Uconn at Storrs, so great for families visiting students.” — sharonkM6961KF, 5 stars

“My husband suffers from narcolepsy, so while he was napping in Maybell’s Cottage, I was planning to enjoy a book in in the common room front of the fireplace as depicted in photos. However, upon arrival we were told that someone was visiting with dogs, so if we weren’t dog people (we are cat people), we weren’t to come inside the inn, but stay in the cottage. Then we were told we could not have a fire in our room, despite “working fireplaces” being advertised. The only heat in the cottage was from two portable heaters, and it was rather dark in that room. Also, we booked the cottage for the king-sized bed. I had mentioned on the phone that I had a tall husband, thus the need for the king bed. I would have appreciated being told how low the ceiling was to go through the small kitchenette to the bathroom. He was very uncomfortable having to duck so much, especially when sleepily navigating a strange place. Maybell’s cottage was clean, but heavily perfumed with some type of deodorizer which was overwhelming. The innkeepers were very friendly, gave good advice as to where to have dinner, and when we were able to go inside the inn for breakfast, we got a nice dose of history, which is why we chose this place. The dining room was beautifully decorated for the fall season and we were happy to have seen some of the interior of the historic inn.” — JerseyShoreGma, 2 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Near-perfect 4.9 rating with warm, attentive hosts Cathy and George repeatedly praised by guests
• Historic 1731 colonial home with interesting story and atmospheric rooms reflecting period character
• Free breakfast, EV charging, and pet-friendly welcome included with stay
• Quiet country setting near Coventry Lake and Nathan Hale Homestead with easy access to UConn

Cons:

• In-room whirlpool is a specific room type—confirm at booking which room or cottage has a soaking tub
• Small historic inn with rooms and cottage varying in layout; rural location requires a car for most activities beyond the village
• Rates quoted on request and books ahead for UConn and foliage weekends; cottage ceiling heights may be low in kitchenette areas

The Location

On Main Street in the historic Coventry village near the Nathan Hale Homestead and Coventry Lake, about 15 minutes from UConn in Storrs and 40 minutes from Hartford. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.