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Mystic Seaport - 1853 Captain Wheeler House - Historic Home

Location: Mystic, Connecticut, USA (New York, Boston & Providence - Convenient by Car or Amtrak)

Accommodations: Sea Captain's House - 6 Bedrooms - 5.5 Baths - (Sleeps 12)

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging
1853 Captain Wheeler House - Mystic Historic District Winter Snow! - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House! Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging

1853 Captain Wheeler House - Mystic Historic District Winter Snow! - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House!

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging

* * VISIT - Taste of Mystic 9/5-9/7 & Columbus Weekend 10/10-10/13 Available. PLUS other Fall Dates & Thanksgiving * * Historic captain’s home in a thriving seaport village * * VISIT & Explore

Retreat to this cheerful sun-drenched home for your vacation, family reunion or romantic getaway. All season house close to Mystic Seaport, Aquarium, beaches and seacoast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Italianate Victorian house restored by Architect Owners. Tall ceilings, gracious rooms, large windows, striking detail, hand-planed panel doors, and plank floors evoke a prosperous period in Mystic's Seafaring Heritage. Captain Wheeler sailed ships to China. The original design of his substantial home has been preserved, incorporating new systems and modern conveniences.

An ample center stair hall extends from the welcoming front door to the back wing, providing entry to a large parlor, formal and informal dining room. Each colorful, light-filled room occupies a corner offering views in two directions. Enjoy the fanciful cook's kitchen in the wing with windows on three sides and a small dining table.

A limestone floor, maple and soapstone counters, and painted wood cabinets add to its unique character. Features include double sink, self-cleaning double convection ovens, five-burner gas cook top, refrigerator/freezer/ice-maker, and dishwasher. Step directly to a covered south facing porch and sit at a small dining table for a sunrise breakfast or sunset repast.

The upstairs hall, decorated with handmade family quilts, offers entrance to four sunny corner bedrooms with great views. Each has twin beds and private tiled bath with shower or tub/shower. Step down several steps to the queen-size bedded room in the wing with vaulted ceilings and views in three directions. There is an adjacent private bath with tub/shower and separate spiral stair to the first floor.

Nearby is a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer. Above all is the "lantern." This romantic bedroom at the top has a double bed, windows on four sides, and views from Sag Harbor, the Hamptons, and Montauk on the tip of Long Island across Fishers Island and Watch Hill Point to Block Island.

Relax, enjoy the nautical charm of this historic New England village as a resident in our peaceful, friendly neighborhood. Engage in Mystic's many activities with your friends and family. Take a short walk to village shops, restaurants, world renown Mystic Seaport Museum, Marinelife Aquarium, and Dr. Ballard's Institute for Exploration. Partake in village festivities: Annual Art Fair, Taste of Connecticut, and other events. Sit in the riverside park with an ice cream cone and watch the landmark bascule bridge rise every hour to let the sailing schooners pass.

Take an evening cruise from the Seaport. Paint the harbor, waterfront, marinas, and boatyards with other artists. Ride bikes, kayak, canoe, fish, windsurf, or sail in the river and Fishers Island Sound. Swim and sun at a variety of nearby beaches, tamer ones to the pounding surf of South County.

Walk around the neighborhood with a booklet from the Mystic River Historical Society and learn about Mystic's vibrant seafaring past while enjoying a significantly preserved historic neighborhood. Or, step around the corner and explore the friendly, Richardson Romanesque Library and its offerings on this area.

Nearby, other choices provide more than one can absorb in a three-week vacation: Denison Homestead and nature preserves, Essex Village Steam Train and RiverBoat, Gillette Castle State Park, Ivoryton Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Chamard and Stonington Vineyards, Haight Winery, Children's Museum, Florence Griswold Museum, Connecticut River Museum, Nautilus Museum, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun, Newport Mansions, ferry to Block Island or Fisher's Island, Lighthouse tours, Stonington Village, and Lighthouse Museum.

There is frequent Amtrak service to New York City and Boston from Mystic Depot.

PLEASE visit the CAPTAIN'S HOMEPAGE through the LINK BELOW for more photos and great links to activities in our area!

We are interested in your inquiry and prefer it be by email. Please advise whether you are familiar with the area, the number and complement in the party and any other information which will assist us in responding. We enjoy sharing our home with others who appreciate historic houses and visiting a seaport village in a region which offers a rich history, culture, nature, water and other activities.

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging
Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging
Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging Front Garden - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House!

Front Garden - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House!

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging


Vacation Rental Features
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Generally not necessary as the house has deep eaves, reliable sea breeze and great ventilation. Fans are available for those rare days of heat.
  • Washer: 2nd floor laundry room
  • Dryer: 2nd floor laundry room
  • Linens Provided: Please supply your own Beach Towels
  • Off Street Parking: For 2 small cars. SUV's & larger cars may park on the street.
  • Gas Fireplace: Vermont Castings stove to warm a cozy winter corner by the table in the kitchen.
Beds
  • Queen Bed: Garden wing 2nd floor, private bath with tub/shower
  • Double Bed: Cupola "Lantern" on the 3rd floor, must share private bath on 2nd floor and is not suitable for young children.
  • Twin/Single Bed (8): 4 corner rooms 2nd floor each with 2 twin beds & private bath.
Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (3)
  • DVD
  • VCR (2)
  • Video Library
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Beautiful, well provisioned & designed kitchen. 5 Burner Gas Cooktop, Double Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Well-stocked with Cookware & Utensils. Cosy corner with Vermont Castings gas stove and adjacent table for 2 is ideal for morning coffee and reading.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Covered porch adjacent to kitchen with dining for 4 and immediate access to garden, additional seating for 8, patio & gas grill.
View/Location
  • Water View: This is a wonderful home in the village historic district & views vary according to season. The sense of a seafaring village and water are always present in this sea captain's house. Views from the cupola gaze over the village & harbor extending beyond Watch Hill passage to Block Island in one direction and Montauk in another
Communications
  • Telephone (6)
  • Broadband Internet
Other Amenities
  • Enjoy the yard and garden in comfortable furniture or hammock, Relax in rocking chairs on the front porch with morning coffee year round or enjoy a quiet meal at the table on the side porch.
Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: We regret we are unable to accept pets.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
Other Activities
  • There are a multitude of activities available in all seasons which are convenient to our home. Please visit the ACTIVITIES link on our web site mysticseacaptain.com

Rates (in US Dollars ): Personal Currency Assistant
Thanksgiving 2008: 11/22/08-12/6/08 $3,860/wk or holiday stay
Christmas/New Years: 12/20/08-1/3/09 $3,850/week or holiday weekend stay.
Summer 2009 until 12/31/08: June 13 - September 12: $3,850/wk, $7,400/2 wks
* * 50% deposit in 2008 to secure 2008 summer rates for Summer 2009 * *
All other 2008 seasons: $3,325-$3,675/wk - $2,200-$2,500/4 night stay.

Rates apply to a party of 8 guests. Inquire about rates for 9-12 guests.
The 4 night stay rate is a minimum rental for 4 nights or fewer Sept-June.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging
Dining Room & Sunny Sitting Area with Kitchen Beyond - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House! Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging

Dining Room & Sunny Sitting Area with Kitchen Beyond - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House!

Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.
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Phone: (617) 267-6980 (Massachusetts, USA) or (email is preferred)
Please say: "I saw your listing #4282 on VRBO"


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Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging



Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.
Click calendar to check for your desired dates.
Phone: (617) 267-6980 (Massachusetts, USA) or (email is preferred)
Please say: "I saw your listing #4282 on VRBO"


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Mystic Seaport Connecticut Lodging

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