1853 Captain Wheeler House Mystic Historic District. Italianate Victorian Villa.
Location: Mystic, Connecticut, USA (New York, Boston & Providence - Convenient by Car or Amtrak)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: All Season Vacation Villa, Garden, Fully furnished, self-cater, 5 BR + ensuite bath, sleeps 10, +Cupola BR sleeps 2, maximum 12 guests, Seaport, reunions, weddings, graduations, retreats, special occasions, family
Historic sea captain’s villa. This vacation retreat is well located in a thriving seaport village with things to do for visitors of all ages. Great recreation, waterfront activities, food, wine, shopping & entertainment. Close to Mystic Seaport, Aquarium, beaches and seacoast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
* * Plan NOW for Winter Weekends & Spring Breaks * *
* * It's not too early to think about Fall & Thanksgiving. * *
OUR GUESTS: This cheerful all season home is ideally suited for your vacation, reunion or romantic getaway. Much in demand as a retreat for the family of the bride or groom, or the wedding party itself. A frequent oasis for colleagues celebrating a special birthday or gathering for their periodic escape from family or work. Loved by couples who share the equality of accommodation provided by the 5 bedrooms with ensuite baths on the second floor. All enjoy the garden, neighborhood and easy walk to the town.
OUR HOME: 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.
FIRST FLOOR: An ample center stair hall extends from the welcoming front door to the back wing, providing entry to a large parlor with comfortable seating for 8, formal dining (seats 8-12), informal dining (seats 6-10) & office. 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.
KITCHEN: 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. Just a few more steps and you will enjoy the garden with specimen plantings and seating for 8,
SECOND FLOOR: 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.
ATTRACTIONS: 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!
INQUIRIES: 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 if desired.
- Linens Provided : Each room prepared for your arrival with quality bedding & bath linens. Please supply your own Beach Towels
- Washer : 2nd floor laundry room
- Dryer : 2nd floor laundry room
- 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. Suitable for agile, early rising adults, 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
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Beautiful, well provisioned & designed kitchen. 5 Burner Gas Cooktop, Double Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Well-stocked with Cookware & Utensils. Cozy 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
- GARDEN: 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. CONVENIENT: a short walk to the village shops & restaurants, neighborhood library & playground. SCENIC: historic neighborhood of visual interest & varied character.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : We regret we are unable to accept pets.
- Kid Friendly : Well behaved children are welcome
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- 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 has great events scheduled: . . May Memorial Day: LOBSTER Days - June: SEA MUSIC Festival, WOODEN BOAT Show & small craft weekend - July 4th Festivities, Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous - August: Model Yacht Regatta & Antique Marine Engine Show - September Coastweeks Regatta & Antique Motor Vehicle Show - October: Columbus weekend Chowder Days - for the Holidays - LANTERN LIGHT TOURS ! . . . . . Mystic Outdoor ART Festival FIRST Weekend in August. . . . . * * SUMMER Dates are now available * * Please check our calendar.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer 2012: 6/8-9/13 $3,850/week
Thanksgiving 2012: 11/20-11/26 $3,850/week or $2,700/4 night minimum
Christmas/New Years: 12/14/12-1/1/13 $3,850/week or $2,700/4 nights New Year
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
Owner Description
One of us enjoying the opportunity to skipper on a friend's yawl. The other is below making lunch.
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 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
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- Kitchen
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- Dining Room & Sunny Sitting Area. Kitchen Beyond & door to side porch & garden.
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- Formal Dining
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- Second Floor Hall
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- Queen Bedroom
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- BR 5 - Cook Adam
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- BR 1 - Navigator Nell
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- BR 3 - Captain Nat
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- BR 2 - Sailmaker Jason
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- BR 6 - Cupola "Lantern" with double bed
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- Front Porch & Garden, Specimen trees & shrubs
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- Garden in the Fall
Traveler Reviews (2)
Terrific family getaway
Guest: Barry, et al.
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 08/22/08
Review Submitted: 09/07/08
We rented out this home with little notice - the cheerful owners hustled to get it cleaned on unexpectedly short order. It is beautiful, decorated charmingly, and spacious, with a wide variety of gathering places for different groupings of people to gather, talk, play, and more. Some beds were firmer than others. Old-fashioned games (and newer ones) kept the little ones occupied, as did picking vegetables in the garden. There's a terrific public playground a short walk away, and just walking the houses in the neighborhood is pleasant. A huge, varied reading supply is available throughout the house, as well. The kitchen is extremely well stocked, and we prepared all our meals (for 9) in it without difficult, serving and eating them in the dining room. The gardens and grounds were quite enchanting in late August. It is a five minute walk to historic Mystic, with beautiful views, shops, restaurants, and boats.
Owner response:It is such a pleasure to know that our guests have enjoyed our home and wonderful town. We feel it is a special place that is particularly suitable to multi-generational family groups as there is much of interest withing walking distance for many ages. It is particularly heartening to arrive back to a home as clean as we left it with the feeling it was appreciated as a special retreat. Thank you!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/03
Review Submitted: 08/01/03
We had such a wonderful Christmas holiday at your Captain's home. When you asked for comments for the guestbook we couldn't resist adding ours. Everything was more than expected. The Christmas tree, garlands & festive decorations ready for our own stockings. Then, the timely snow fell silently. Some thought the ghost of the captain was in charge in the attic. Our sunny walks in the snow from the Mystic Seaport Museum, through the festive village & up the hill to your home brought back warm memories of past family gatherings. Thank you for sharing your lovely, peaceful home with us at this special time of year.
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