1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat
- Minimum stay:3-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
* * Historic Sea Captain’s home - Thriving Seaport Village * * Plan Summer Vacation now! * * Cheerful & sunny. Ideal for extended family, couples & celebrations, reunions & weddings. This Italianate Victorian home restored by Owners, both architects, is well located for many activities. Tall ceilings, gracious rooms, large windows, striking detail & plank floors evoke a prosperous period in Mystic's Seafaring Heritage. Each corner room is colorful & light-filled with views in two directions. The fully-equipped, bright kitchen has access to a covered porch with dining for 4 & the garden with seating for more. Relax & visit in the large parlor, formal or informal dining room, porches or yard. Enjoy morning coffee rocking on the front porch as the sun rises . Choose from among 5 ample bedrooms, all with private bath on the 2nd floor or ascend to your private retreat at the top. Fully furnished. Prepared for your arrival for a Summer Vacation, Fall Retreat, Winter Holiday or Spring Break.
We are interested in your Inquiry: . . . . Please email & let us know if you are familiar with the Mystic & 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 is a desired location for WEDDINGS with many fabulous possibilities from wineries to historic locations. Terrific FOOD catered by regional chefs. Abundant year round pastimes and recreational options for guests. The 1853 CAPTAIN WHEELER HOUSE is ideally suited for families of the bride or groom and wedding parties. . . . National Geographic Adventure Magazine September 2007 issue listed their '50 Best Adventure Towns, State-by-State'. These are the 50 best places to live and play in 5 categories. Mystic ranked as one of the top 10 Waterfront Places.
Visit our Home Page: . . . . Through the link below 'Property Details Website'. The 1853 Captain Wheeler House web site has more information, photos and our 'Activities Links' to the many things available in the area!
Events & Current Availability: . . . . MYSTIC Seaport has great events scheduled: . . May LOBSTER Days, . . June SEA MUSIC Festival, . . . June WOODEN BOAT Show & small craft weekend, . . . July 4th, . . . July Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, . . . August Model Yacht Regatta, . . . August Antique Marine Engine Show, . . . September Coastweeks Regatta, . . . September Antique Motor Vehicle Show, . . . October Columbus weekend Chowder Days, . . . for the Holidays - LANTERN LIGHT TOURS ! . . . . . Mystic Outdoor ART Festival FIRST Weekend in August. . . . . TASTE of MYSTIC 2nd weekend in Sept * * ........THANKSGIVING & NEW YEARS are available * * Please check our calendar.
Property Type
- House
- 3500 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
Bathrooms: 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Wing: toilet, combination tub/shower
- Captain Nat's: toilet, shower
- Sailmaker Jason: toilet, shower
- Cook Adam: toilet, combination tub/shower
- Navigator Nell: toilet, combination tub/shower
- Powder room: toilet
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Piano
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Theme
- Tourist Attractions
- Historic
Attractions
- Marina
- Restaurants
- Autumn Foliage
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Winery Tours
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Library
- Playground
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Scenic Drives
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shelling
- Walking
- Boating
- Beachcombing
- Sight Seeing
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Village
- River
- Rural
- Water View
sports and adventure activities
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Water Skiing
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Wind-Surfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Golf
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Room
- Dining
General
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Parking
- Telephone
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Parking Off Street
Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
Outside
- Bicycles
- Kayak / Canoe
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Reviews
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Terrific family getaway
Terrific family getaway
- Guest Barry, et al.
- 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.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 16/16
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Better than a home away from home.
Better than a home away from home.
- Guest Clyde
- Date of stay 05/30/13
- Review Submitted 06/08/13
Twelve of us showed up on May 30 to celebrate 2 birthdays and a wedding anniversary. I knew it was the right place to be for our mini-vacation when I saw the well kept gardens. The inside of the house was well kept and very clean. Hope we left it as clean as we found it and maybe some extra items in the refrigerator for the next visitors. Close to Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium. Thoroughly enjoyable stay! I overheard several of the group say... 'We have to do this again!'Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Guestbook Comment
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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 13/13
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Early Summer Jun 1 - Jun 6, 2013 3 night min stay |
$575 | $575 |
$3675 | |||
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Notes: Holiday & Event Weekends $2,400 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,725 / 3 nights |
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| Summer 2013 Jun 7 - Sep 12, 2013 7 night min stay |
$3850 | |||||
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Notes: Arrival & Departure dates flexible for 11+ days. |
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| Indian Summer Sep 13 - Oct 17, 2013 3 night min stay |
$575 | $575 |
$3675 | |||
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Notes: Holiday & Event Weekends $2,400 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,725 / 3 nights |
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| Fall Oct 18 - Oct 31, 2013 3 night min stay |
$550 | $550 |
$3500 | |||
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Notes: Holiday & Event Weekends $2,000 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,500 / 3 nights |
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| Late Fall Nov 1 - Nov 18, 2013 3 night min stay |
$500 | $500 |
$3325 | |||
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Notes: Holiday & Event Weekends $2,000 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,500 / 3 nights |
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| Thanksgiving 2013 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2013 4 night min stay |
$675 | $675 |
$3850 | |||
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Notes: Thanksgiving $2,700 / 4 night stay minimum - Dates flexible for holiday period |
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| Shopping Nov 26 - Dec 19, 2013 3 night min stay |
$500 | $500 |
$3325 | |||
| Christmas & New Year Dec 20 - Jan 2, 2014 4 night min stay |
$700 | $700 |
$4200 | |||
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Notes: Christmas or New Years $2,800 / 4 night stay minimum - Dates flexible for holiday period |
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| Winter & Early Spring Jan 3 - Mar 20, 2014 3 night min stay |
$599 | $500 |
$3325 | |||
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Notes: Holiday & Event Weekends $2,000 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,500 / 3 nights |
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| Spring Mar 21 - May 1, 2014 3 night min stay |
$550 | $550 |
$3500 | |||
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Notes: Easter Holiday Weekend $2,400 / 4 night stay minimum - Other Weekends $1,650 / 3 nights |
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Additional information about rental rates:
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Location
Owner info
About the owner: 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.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 617 571-0475 cell - email is preferred
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Property Details Website
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Photos
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1853 Captain Wheeler House
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Spring View
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Front Hall - Formal dining to left, Living to right, Kitchen straight ahead
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Formal Dining for 4-10
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View from informal dining to kitchen
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Cooktop & view of garden
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BR 1 - Navigator Nell. 2 twins & private bath
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BR 2 Sailmaker Jason - 2 twins & private bath
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BR 3 Captain Nat - 2 twins & private bath
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BR 5 Cook Adam - 2 twins & private bath
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Fall Garden
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Spring Garden
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Side Porch & Back Yard
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1853 Captain Wheeler House
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Living Room
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Bright Dining for 6-8
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Kitchen with door to side porch & view th back yard
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Second Floor Hall
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BR 1 - Navigator Nell. 2 twins & private bath
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BR 2 Sailmaker Jason - 2 twins & private bath
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BR 4 Wing - Queen & private bath
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BR 6 Lantern at the top - Double Bed
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Morning after a New Year Snow
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Spring Flowers
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