1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat
- House297 m²
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min Stay: 3–4 nights
5 BR's with private bath, Sleeps 10. Cupola +2. Maximum 12
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5, Separate WCs: 1
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
- Fridgewith icemaker
- Microwave
- BBQ
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Guest will be provided with helpful guidance & information on the house upon arrival.
17 Reviews
Excellent
Nice property
Nice but with issues ....
This property is in a wonderful location in Mystic. The house is large enough for a large family group. And the yard and garden simply beautiful. However, it seemed to us the owner does not really like having tenants. The list of rules and regulations was quite extreme. Broken chairs were left in the house with signs not to sit in them. Do not touch this and that. It felt as if we were guests in a house lived in by the owner as personal items were everywhere. Clothes in closet, food in freezer. One small drawer in kitchen left for our personal food items. The rest of the large kitchen filled with owners things. There were two large tables in dining rooms but not enough chairs to accommodate. The WiFi was public so we were unable to connect our music. The amenities listed included fireplace and washer dryer. Fireplace and washer not working. As owners of a rental property, we would never leave an appliance in a non working condition for a tenant. It would either be fixed or replaced. Our feeling was owner knew we would be one time renters as we were there for our daughter’s graduation so they maybe let some things go.
Wonderful historic home full of charm and comfort.
The place was fantastic for our family during my son's wedding weekend in Mystic. Conveniently located and large enough to easily accommodate a large family. Located perfectly for a walk to town and the church! We love Mystic and would return to this home. Would recommend to all that want to experience old nautical Mystic charm.
Great spot!
A group of friends rented the house for a long birthday weekend. The house was perfect and located within a quick walk of downtown Mystic. We had beautiful weather and were able to sit outside on the back lawn and porch. The bells from the nearby church were great, even the concert on Saturday night. The kitchen has all of the cooking tools you cold possibly want. We will definitely be back.
Beautiful historic home.
Beautiful home located walking distance from shops and restaurants. Great back porch and yard. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Location
Our peaceful, friendly neighborhood of historic homes & gardens is a short walk to the village. Mystic is midway between Boston & New York via I95 or Amtrak train. Ferry to Fisher's & Block Island or Orient Point from nearby New London.
Two well provisioned grocers and numerous specialty food shops offer basics and delicious prepared food selections. Top-notch restaurants for most culinary yearnings including some of the freshest local seafood.
The loved independent bookstore, local coffee shops, ice cream offerings, art galleries, gift and apparel shops share Main Street with eateries.
A short walk to Mystic Seaport Museum and its varied activities is a highlight. Be sure to enjoy the restaurant, marine art gallery and restaurant.
There are many attractions & things to do for all. A perfect getaway for family reunions, wedding celebrations or gathering with friends. Enjoy the nautical charm of this historic New England village with excellent food, wine, shopping, cultural & recreational opportunities.
Spectacular, romantic 'lantern' room has views to Montauk, Watch Hill & Block Island. An area rich in history, seafaring, shipbuilding, art & architecture.
Other Activities: ALL SEASON activities include Gardens in spring bloom, US Coast Guard Academy, June Sea Music Festival & Wooden Boat Show at Mystic Seaport, July 4th celebrations, Mystic Outdoor Art Festival in August & Taste of Mystic in September.
Enjoy Mystic Seaport Museum & explore at Mystic Aquarium. Shop Olde Mistick Village, Visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Nathanial Palmer National Historic Landmark in Stonington, Florence Griswold Museum & Lyme Artist Colony, the Submarine Force Museum & Nautilus. Eat at Mystic Pizza! Tour the Vineyards & taste Wine!
There are many more! Please visit MysticVacation.
Golf: Many options in the vicinity
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.