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1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat
- House3200 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
5 BR's with private bath, Sleeps 10. Cupola +2. Maximum 12
Bedrooms
Cook Adam
Wing
Sailmaker Jason
Lantern
Captain Nat
Navigator Nell
Beds: 1 wing bedroom with queen & private bath (tub & shower), 4 corner bedrooms each with 2 twin beds and private bath (2 tub/shower, 2 shower only), 3rd floor lantern with double (not suitable for young children or those needing ready access to a bathroom at night & shares one of the private baths on the 2nd floor). * Our home is most comfortable with 8-10 guests. We can sleep 12 maximum. There are NO sleeping accommodations on the First Floor. * LINENS provided & beds made. Bathrooms furnished with TOWELS and necessities.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5, Half Baths: 1
- Sailmaker Jasontoilet, showerprivate
- Cook Adamtoilet, combination tub/showerprivate
- Navigator Nelltoilet, combination tub/showerprivate
- Captain Nat'stoilet, showerprivate
- Powder roomtoilet
- Wingtoilet, combination tub/showerprivate
- The third floor double bed room in the 'Lantern' must share a private bath on the second floor.
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Smoke detectorMonitored central station fire alarm system
Location Type
- Near the oceanMystic's Esker Point Beach on Fisher's Island Sound is 3 miles. Watch Hill, RI ocean beaches are 12. Between & around are other options,
- RuralActive, period seaport village. A couple of miles inland, back roads, historic farms & landscapes are characteristic. 4 miles along River Rd, Clyde's historic steam-powered cider mill beckons all.
- VillageHistoric townscape imbued with the vitality of merchants, residents, mariners & visitors. Main St's landmark bascule bridge, rising every hour, spans the Mystic River & views changing Seaport activity
- RiverRecreational Mystic River & Scenic River Road are nearby & readily accessible for kayak launching, walking & biking.
- Water ViewProminent historic district home with varied seasonal views over harbor & town. The sense of a seafaring village & water are always present in this sea captain's house. Stand in the cupola & gaze over village, river & harbor to beyond Watch Hill passage & Block Island in one direction & Montauk in another.
General
- HeatingRadiant heating panels in each room with individual controls.
- Linens ProvidedEach room is prepared for your arrival with beds made & bath towels.
- Washing Machine2nd floor laundry room
- Clothes Dryer2nd floor laundry room
- FireplaceVermont Castings gas stove in kitchen.
- ParkingParking for 2 smaller cars on grass drive. Others may park on side street adjacent to house.
- Internetpassword secured guest WiFi
- Towels ProvidedPlease provide your own beach towels
- Wireless Internetpassword secured guest WiFi
- Iron & Board
- Living RoomSeating for 6-8
Kitchen
- Refrigeratorwith icemaker
- Microwave
- Grill
- Pantry ItemsSalt, pepper, sugar, flour, variety of spices.
- KitchenFunctional, well designed & equipped. 5 burner gas cooktop, double convection oven, dishwasher, cookware & utensils. Cozy corner with Vermont Castings gas stove and adjacent table for 2 is ideal for morning coffee and reading.
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Room
- DiningCasual dining adjacent to kitchen seats 6-8. Formal dining seats 8-10
Entertainment
- TelevisionSeveral small flat panel TV's
- Satellite / CableBasic network & PBS service
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Kayak / Canoeare available for rent nearby
- Bicyclesare available for rent nearby
- Deck / PatioCovered porch adjacent to kitchen with dining for 4 and immediate access to garden, additional seating for 8, patio & gas grill.
- Golfa number of options in the region
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are no sleeping arrangements on the 1st floor. There is a powder room. Most convenient access to the house with 5 steps is off the grass drive
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- For HomeAway & VacationRentals, be sure to hover over the amenities with the ....for further information. * Kitchen is bright, functional & well equipped. Appliances include a Thermador 5 burner gas cooktop, Bosch double oven, SubZero refrigerator & freezer, dishwasher, food disposer as well as necessary small appliances. It is also well fitted with cookware, utensils & dinnerware. * Please note the maximum we can sleep is 12. The house is most comfortable with 8-10 in the 5 BR's with private bath on the 2nd floor. * Bikes are available to rent at Mystic Bike Rentals or Mystic Cycle Center and kayaks at King Cove Marina.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Well behaved children are welcomeWell behaved children are welcome
No pets - We maintain the premises as pet-freeWe maintain the premises as pet-free
No parties/events - 10 additional guests ONLY by prior agreement10 additional guests ONLY by prior agreement
No smoking - Thank you. We maintain smoke free premises.Thank you. We maintain smoke free premises.
Max guests: 10 - 12 under special circumstances12 under special circumstances
Minimum age of primary renter:
- Guest will be provided with helpful guidance & information on the house upon arrival.
Map
Property Manager
Ann or Rick - Members since 2000
- Languages:
- English
About Ann or Rick - Members since 2000
One of us enjoying the opportunity to skipper on a friend's yawl. The other is below making lunch. We believe that a well-designed garden is an essential element of the house for guests to enjoy and continue to develop it with a variety of specimen trees, shrubs, perennials & flowers.
Why Ann or Rick - Members since 2000 chose Mystic
We fell in love with this wonderful house and believe that our guests will love it too. 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 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.
What makes this House unique
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 Mystic Seaport Museum or in town like the Taste of Mystic or the annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival.