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1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat

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A two-story house with a green door and white porch railing.
A spacious hallway with a wooden bench, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.
A cozy living room with floral-patterned sofas, a coffee table with magazines, a side table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, and a bookshelf.
A dining room with a wooden table, wicker chairs, a vase with flowers, a chandelier, and two framed artworks on the walls.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mystic Downtown Marina

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mystic, CT
  • Place, Mystic Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

#2 Sailmaker Jason

2 Single Beds

#3 Captain Nat

2 Single Beds

#4 Wing

1 Queen Bed

#5 Cook Adam

2 Single Beds

3rd Floor - Lantern/Cupola

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

#1 Navigator Nell

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

#2 Sailmaker Jason

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

#3 Captain Nat's

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

#4 Wing

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

#5 Cook Adam

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

1st Floor Powder room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Mystic

Located in Mystic River Historic District, a neighbourhood in Mystic, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Mystic Downtown Marina and Mason Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Misquamicut State Beach and Haley Farm State Park. Check out an event or a game at Mohegan Sun Arena, and consider making time for Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Mystic, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 17 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mystic Diner & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1853 Captain Wheeler House-Historic Seaport Home Garden-Rental Retreat located?

Located in Mystic River Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mystic Arts Center and Mystic Downtown Marina. Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mystic Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!

Great location, so close to Downtown Mystic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
It was a pleasure hosting your families! Thank you for being such thoughtful guests. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun!

A lovely and spacious home perfect for connecting with family with Mystic and the surrounding areas also at your fingertips
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house is exactly as described. Plenty of space for 6 adults. Four of the bedrooms have a private bath - which made getting ready easy. We enjoyed walking to town and did a few hikes/walks nearby. Also did a day trip to Block Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! It was a pleasure hosting such a thoughtful group. Glad that the house provided a convenient location for your activities. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming!

Beautiful house, simply wonderful owners. Exceptionally well decorated and more than enough dishes, silverware, etc. (Just wish it had been air-conditioned in the 90-degree heat.) We would love to go there again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thank you for your visit! We appreciate you taking the time to review our home, and would love to host your family again. Hopefully, AC will be available! We had prices from installers in fall 2019 and approval from the historic district commission. We expected to complete the work winter 2020! Covid interrupted our plans! We are now repeating the process and trying to secure a qualified contractor.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional in every way

This was the second time we stayed here, and it probably won't be the last. It's a spacious, extremely well-maintained home within a short walking distance to the town, including the Seaport area. Great little architectural details throughout, and incredibly comfortable and relaxing. Nice big kitchen and dining areas to accommodate larger families as well. The owner was great to deal too, very pleasant and helpful. If you're considering coming to Mystic, you will not go wrong with this home.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for your kind comments! It is such a pleasure to welcome back families who have enjoyed gathering in our home on past occasions. We have no doubt that your review will encourage others to enjoy our home while exploring all the area has to offer. We hope to see you all again before too long. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful historic home.

Beautiful home located walking distance from shops and restaurants. Great back porch and yard. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great stay!

Wonderful house and perfect location for exploring Mystic. We plan on returning for another family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

1853 Captain Wheeler is worth it!

Our week in this incredible home was nothing short of spectacular. The most well equipped vacation rental we have ever experienced in 30 years of renting. The close proximity to the Mystic village is ideal for every evening strolls, choices of historical venues, eating and drinking, it has it all. every hour you are delighted to hear the church bells toll and on Sunday from 9:00-9:30 am they wake the village with beautiful chimes. Although no AC, the owner has it figured out on air flow and plenty of fans. Worth the visit and more.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We look forward to your family's return visit to explore and enjoy more of the area. There is some history to the lovely church bells. The tower blew off in the 1938 hurricane and the church was without one until a new steeple with carillon was erected in 1969 with the help of generous donations by members of the community.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

new meets old - very comfortable historical home!

From the beautiful and varied flowers in the yard, to the cupola with a wondrous view over the river, this large home with a bathroom for each of the 5 bedrooms on the second floor and large, gracious living areas on the first, set in the heart of Mystic, meets and beats every expectation. Based upon our well traveled family's own truly memorable experience, we heartily recommend it to any visitor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Mystic and the 1853 Captain Wheeler House. We are pleased that you enjoyed our home and garden, and found it well located for your Mystic activities. Your recommendation to other visitors is appreciated as we strive to have guests enjoy their stay in this wonderful historic area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and perfectly placed in a beautiful community and close to attractions.

Perfect home for a big family to vacation together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great home, poor communication

We had an amazing time in Mystic. The house was a great base for us and we were really comfortable there. It was a bit of a communication issue getting into the home as Ann wasn't super responsive in the week or so leading up to our stay. The real issue came after the stay, Ann has been unresponsive and we still have not had our deposit returned to us. I have reached out several times and she will not return phone calls or emails. We left the home in great condition so I don't foresee any issue receiving the deposit back. Even if there was an issue I would expect that she would tell us that. I recommend the home, location, etc, but I am disappointed by the owners. I hope you have a better experience!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful House & Hosts, Delightful Garden, Super!

We visited Mystic last year on our spring sojourn and stayed in this wonderful house with gardens reflecting a strong horticultural interest. Many varieties of trees, shrubs and plants successively blooming. We arrive again shortly and are excited to re-visit some familiar places and discover new. A great home away from home with all of the comforts and necessities (the owners live here much of the time). Bedrooms are fresh and bright, the private bathrooms very convenient when all on the same schedule. House has great character and color with different places to sit and congregate. Early morning coffee rocking on the front porch, lunch for a few on the side porch and afternoon relaxing in the garden. Love the convenient location in this historic, friendly neighborhood with the church bells down the street chiming on the hour and playing music at noon and 6:00. Town is a short walk down the hill with many choices for dining. Definitely a boat oriented village with a long seafaring history. The Mystic Seaport Museum warrants more than a full day and is brimming with maritime history. There's a great local bookstore and several coffee shops. One could spend a week without a car (Amtrak is a 1 mile walk), it's not a necessity and bike rentals are available. However, it is desirable for venturing further which is what some of us did to the Submarine Museum and Florence Griswold. We thank our gracious hosts for sharing their special home with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We look forward to seeing you again! Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stellar Spring Visit!

A spring getaway to catch up with siblings and in-laws and just relax and do our own thing. Found this beautiful house which was perfectly located for our needs. Ann was very helpful with regard to special requests for information as most had not visited Mystic before. It was easy for some to walk to the village while others jogged on a nice road along the river, and then all meet for lunch. There are a lot of great choices in town. The owners have created an interesting garden with many varieties of shrubs and the daffodils were blooming in full force. I just wish they had finished their plan identifying everything - obviously a work in progress. The house is comfortable and has a happy feeling reflecting the owner's interests. They are clearly not big on media, although there are several flat panel TV's in strategic locations and reliable wifi throughout the house. But, that's not the reason to visit this wonderful area or stay at the 1853 Captain Wheeler House. We hope to return, maybe to see the garden in the autumn.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for your visit! Yes, the garden is a work in progress and also has a lot of fall interest!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home - Mystic Outdoor Art Festival week

So happy to find this wonderful house available at the time of the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival! A bunch of us who attended art school together and went our own directions gather every couple of years to paint in a new locale. It was great to visit the Florence Griswold Museum, ramble the Art Fair and find varied sites to paint every day. I favored the river just a short walk down the hill. Another couple ventured 10 minutes away to Stonington Village (one to shop, the other to paint) and others to the boatyards just downriver. We collected names of restaurants that appealed, threw them in a hat & drew one for the night's sojourn. Loved the Dogwatch, Bravo Bravo, S&P Oyster & Laditude 41. A couple of nights we grilled at home in the well stocked kitchen and enjoyed the evening in the garden. We ventured forth for breakfast a couple of time to Kitchen Little, Somewhere in Time and Noah's. The house is in a friendly historic neighborhood which is visually appealing with many well cared for historic homes. The yards are gracious and varied and the walk to town easy. I can't remember anything we needed which was lacking. Just a note that there is no AC, but fans should they be needed. Even though it was hot a couple of days, the house stayed amazingly cool due to the large overhanging eaves and the afternoon sea breezes which wafted through the open windows. There was a lot to do and a very nice and low key time was had by all. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for the memento of your stay! It gives us fond memories of your visit and reflects your joint enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you in future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Better than a home away from home.

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!'
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Please visit again! You are all wonderful, thoughtful guests and we are glad that we could provide a home and garden for you to gather and celebrate. It is always appreciated to return and find our home as clean as when we left, knowing that it was filled with stories, games and creating new memories. The extra food items not a bother and always put to good use. You did pick a lovely time for the garden which is a work in progress and of interest in all seasons, the birds especially enjoying the berries well into the winter. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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