1853 Captain Wheeler House - Mystic Historic District Winter Snow!
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)
* * VISIT * * Historic captain’s home in a thriving seaport village. VISIT for festive Holiday Shopping in November & December. Plan for a NEW YEAR break! Inquire now.
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, a small dining table and Vermont Castings gas fireplace.
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 and 2 leather lounge chairs, offers entrance to four sunny corner bedrooms with great views. Each has 2 twin beds and private tiled bath with shower or tub/shower. Step down several steps to the queen-size bedroom 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. There are no sleeping accommodations on 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.
Many local attractions provide things to do for all ages making a perfect getaway for family reunions. 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: No & 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
- WiFi (Wireless 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. Mystic Seaport had great events scheduled in 2009: Lobster Days 5/23-25, Sea Music Festival 6/11-14, Plein Air Painters 6/16-20, Wooden Boat Show 6/26-28, All American Picnic Week 6/30-7-5, Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous 7/25-26, Wine & Food Festival 8/14-16, Antique Marine Exposition 8/15-16, Model Yacht Regatta 8/21-23, Fish & Ships Seafood Festival 9/5-9/7, Coastwise Regatta 9/20, Antique Vehicle Weekend 9/26-27, Chowderfest 10/10-12. 2010 dates are similar. MYSTIC OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL, 2nd weekend in August 8/8-8/9/09. * * Prime Dates are available including New Years * * SPECIAL RATES 11/1-12/18 Mystic Festive Holiday Shopping Save 20%: any 3 nights Monday - Thursday for 6 guests, OR any 4 nights Sunday - Thursday for 8 guests. Please check our calendar.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
11/6-11/23: $3,325/week, $1,500/3 night stay minimum
Thanksgiving 2009: 11/24-11/30 $3,850/week or $2,700/4 night minimum
Christmas/New Years: 12/18/09-1/3/10 $3,850/week or $2,700/4 nights New Yea
Summer 2010: 6/11-9/16 $3,850/week minimum
Other Dates: $3,325-$3,675/week,$1,500-$1,725 3 night stay minimum
$2,000-$2,700 4 night stay minimum Holiday & Event dates
* Rates apply to a party of 8 guests. Inquire about rates for 9-12 guests
Summer season: Minimum 1 week. 10/11 days considered if arrive or depart on a Sat.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Mystic
We fell in love with this wonderful home in anticipation of being here full time at some point. The historic and architectural character of the town and its buildings held a special appeal to two architects whose practice has focused on the restoration of historic properties, commercial and residential, for nearly 30 years. The house is in a protected historic district filled with a variety of well preserved early homes and the village maintains its character as one built on seafaring and boat building. We have a chance to practice our horticultural skills on a garden rather than the roof of our townhouse. However, there never seems to be enough room for all the trees and shrubs we admire. Mystic is conveniently located and on the Boston/NY Amtrak line. It is wonderful, friendly village with all the requisite services and offers many opportunities for relaxation and intellectual stimulation. Of course, the Mystic Seaport Museum (just a mile walk through the village and across the river) and ready access to to the great sailing waters in the environs were a great draw to us as well. We don't really consider this a vacation home as we live here much of the time. However, we love to share it with others who will care for it in our absence while they explore and enjoy what the area has to offer.
The Unique Benefits of this Sea Captain's House
One seems never to have enough time to do what they choose to do while visiting because there is such a great choice. Our home has particular appeal to multi-generation family gatherings for a number of reasons. It is big enough to offer comfortable accommodation with 5 bedrooms, each with private bath, plus the cupola. It is also a short walk to the village so different age groups can roam at ease without relying on a car. Parents can take young children to the playground while others shop or just relax. Couples on annual getaways also like to visit and take Vineyard tours, try the many restaurants, visit the nearby museums, take a day trip to Block Island. It seems guests love to congregate at the house or in the garden visiting and reading and then go off in different directions pursuing a selected activity be it fishing, walking, antiquing, choosing a beach, biking, birding, or attending one of the many local events at the Seaport or in town like the Taste of Mystic or the annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival.
Property Photos
- 1853 Captain Wheeler House - Mystic Historic District Winter Snow! - Mystic, CT - Connecticut Vacation Lodging Rental - Sea Captain's House!
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- Cupola "Lantern" Room One of Six Bedrooms
- Captain Nat's Bedroom
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