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Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views

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Interior
Marina
Room
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Groton, CT
  • Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mystic Seaport
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views

Step Into History & Coastal Charm – A Family-Friendly Retreat
Welcome to our beautifully restored 1810 seaside home, nestled along Mystic’s historic “Captain’s Row.” This one-of-a-kind retreat blends rich maritime history with modern comforts, offering an unforgettable getaway for families and history lovers alike. With stunning waterfront views, original hardwood floors, and nautically inspired décor, this home is the perfect place to experience the best of Mystic.

A Historic & Family-Friendly Escape
Designed with families in mind, this spacious home features:

Three nautically themed bedrooms:
Captain’s Cabin (1st Floor): A charming master suite with a canopied queen bed—ideal for parents or grandparents seeking easy access.
First Mate’s Cabin (2nd Floor): A cozy queen bedroom with delightful historic touches.
The Hold (2nd Floor): A kid-friendly space with two single beds and extra room for an air mattress (provided).
Two full bathrooms (one on each floor) for added convenience.
Sunlit living and dining areas designed for gathering, storytelling, and relaxation.
The Best of Mystic at Your Doorstep
Perched right on the Mystic River, this home offers breathtaking water views and unparalleled access to Mystic’s top attractions:

Steps from downtown Mystic, with its quaint shops, waterfront restaurants, and renowned Mystic Drawbridge.
Directly across from the Mystic Seaport Museum, where you can immerse yourself in New England’s maritime past.
Minutes from Mystic Aquarium, a family favorite!
Outdoor Fun & Family Adventures
Enjoy ample outdoor space for relaxation and play:

A large backyard with a BBQ grill and dining area—perfect for family cookouts.
A private side yard off the kitchen—a peaceful spot for morning coffee with stunning river views.
Bikes and kayaks available for guests to explore Mystic’s picturesque coastline together.
Modern Comforts in a Timeless Setting
This lovingly restored home offers the perfect balance of history and convenience:

Fully stocked kitchen with coffee, tea, and essentials.
High-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and an Amazon Alexa/Sonos sound system for entertainment.
Nautically inspired furnishings, thoughtfully curated to honor Mystic’s rich seafaring past.
Experience the charm, history, and natural beauty of Mystic’s waterfront in a home designed for families, explorers, and history enthusiasts. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Property manager

Gerard from Great Gull Island Properties
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Mystic

Located in Mystic, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Ocean Beach Park. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea and Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport are also worth visiting.
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Groton, CT

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 12 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice-Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taquerio - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Mystic Captain's House, 3BR/2BA Water Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Seaport. Mystic Arts Center and Mystic Downtown Marina are also within 10 minutes. Mystic Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn P.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home near restaurants and shops. Close by to other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Lovely home in close proximity to shops and restaurants. Close to sites.

Would love to come back to this lovely home. Nearby are great restaurants and shops. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Gem right in the heart of downtown Mystic

This house is absolutely perfect for your stay in Mystic! Steps from all the shops and restaurants and the decor fits this little seaport town perfectly. Owners were so nice and communication was top notch! Very clean and all amenities included!! Highly recommended and hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

INCREDIBLE as usual

This is the third time we have stayed here and it continues to be the best place to stay in Mystic. Its location to all the shops as well as the attractions is perfect. The view right on the water is nice and relaxing and just what a family needs to recharge from the craziness of life!! Gerard could not have been any more perfect. Thank you so much for an incredible stay.!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Wonderful getaway

Loved this sweet cozy house in the middle of town! Couldn’t ask for a better location, just steps from the village! Beautiful well appointed house with absolutely everything you need to be comfortable. Wonderful host and communication. Would definitely come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Perfect Location

Not only perfect location, but perfect in every way. Second time at this location, but once again it checks all the boxes. Gerard was always available for questions, not that we had many as the house was fully equipped to suit all our needs and instruction manual was precise. Large rooms ,pristine environment with beautiful kitchen, fully stocked . We were fortunate to have amazing weather so the beautiful outdoor seating area provided many afternoons enjoying the sunshine and views of the water. The close proximity to most shops and restaurants left us doing little driving. Looking forward to our return visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn O.

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

Beautiful and so much fun!

We had a great family reunion for my sisters and I. So much to do, the cittage is beautiful and so well cared for. All kinds of amenities and Gerard couldnt have been more helpful and responsive. Already talking about making this our annual get together!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Great location and sneaky good for little ones.

We had a great stay and was helpful with early check in for naps after mystic aquarium. Had air mattress and darkening windows in upstairs room. Also found high chair, gates for the room / stairs, lots of books and even some paw patrol toys. Walking distance to shops and playground across bridge and great view when it goes up and down. Had short stay but definitely plan to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney P.

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

Best location in Mystic & beautifully charming house

The Captains House is such a perfect location - beautiful water views and walking distance to everything! The house is very clean and very well maintained. The kayaks and bikes are a great amenity as well, although unfortunately it was raining during our stay so we didn’t use them. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Homesick for a Place You've Never Been

The Captain George Wolfe House in Mystic, CT, is the kind of vacation rental that will make you homesick for a place you’ve never been. My wife Linda and I lived across the river for 17 years. Our recent stay gave us one more chance to explore the old grooves of our lives with friends and family. The George Wolfe house is the perfect place for that. Only a block from Main Street shops, restaurants and the historic Mystic bridge. Its own history does not extend to the plumbing. The home has been lovingly restored. All the appliances are modern. Central air. Comfortable rooms. Take it from me. I’ve been in more hotel rooms than the Gideon Bible. This place is extraordinary.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Magical Mystic in June

This site is the perfect focal point to explore Mystic. The house is a five-minute walk from the drawbridge. The main street has numerous options for dining and great ice cream. The house has everything that you need for a comfortable stay ... a well-appointed kitchen, television in the living room and each bedroom (so we can each watch what we want), soaps for the bathroom. And Gerard is a master host, even checking in during the stay to make sure everything is running smoothly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

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

Convenient quaint and perfect

My family and I were at Mystic for a funeral. They worked with us on an earlier check in since we had not slept the night before to catch a flight. It was so convenient to downtown. We slept wonderfully. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine F.

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

The perfect place to stay in Mystic!

We loved everything about the Captain's House in Mystic. The house was charming, with lots of period details and furnishings; at the same time, it provided every conceivable modern-day convenience. The house has a view of the Mystic Drawbridge and is just steps from all of the action in the town. Parking was provided onsite so we were able to walk to everything. The host was incredibly responsive to our questions and needs. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay. Big thanks to Gerard!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

j T.

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

Memorable

If you are planning a family trip that includes walking to the center to visit the quaint shops, a sunrise kayak experience in the Mystic river, a glass of wine with family and friends overlooking the fabulous sunset over the Mystic river, then this place is for you. Gerard could not have been a more gracious host. He was very pleasant and very quick to respond to all of our needs. We had a group of 7 adults so planned to cook many of our meals. The kitchen had all of the essentials and was very well stocked and the Weber grill was fabulous. Must sees while in Mystic: the Mystic Aquarium ( particularly the Beluga whales), Jonathan Edwards Winery in No. Stonington, Stonington Farmers Market The Velvet Mill, all fabulous take ins. As the Matriarch of the family, I heard quite a few times during the trip "this is awesome" and this was completely due to the location and this fabulous house. We will definitely consider staying here again. Thank you for making the experience so incredibly memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lin R., Media, PA

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

Excellent house , close to all the things we wanted to do

The house was beautiful and we really enjoyed exploring the town and walking to most places. There were toys for our child to play with and even books for her to read! The proximity to all the restaurants was our favorite part!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Captains house

Great place to stay. Gerard' property are great hosts. This place is beautiful well kept and very clean. Would most diffinately stay there again. Short walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Beautiful stay

We stayed here for a birthday trip and it was such a special experience. The check in was a breeze and the host was very professional and kind. Everything was clean and the sheets and bedding were very nice and soft. The historic nature of the home was was made it the most special- we loved that it was kept intact and all the antique touches. It’s extremely close to the Main Street which is amazing- we could walk to the shops and restaurants easily and it’s still peaceful and quiet. A wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry F., NYC, NY

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

Mystic

The home is short walk from Mystic town center. Marvelous location. The house was in terrific condition. the host is very responsible, easy to communicate and accommodating. we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Very enjoyable family Christmas at Captain’s house in Mystic

This property made it easy for us to enjoy our time at Christmas - as family traveling from 3-5 hours away to be together. The location is great and the design and style of the home was a good fit for us, and was very accommodating. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Mystic

Great location and a well appointed facility. Will book again when we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

50th celebration

My mom, sister and I met in Mystic to celebrate a 50th birthday. The Captain’s House was so perfect. Every detail of the house is quite beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will return to Captain’s House next time we visit Mystic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

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

Amazing Location!

The Captain's House was truly perfect for our recent stay in Mystic! We've been vacationing here for years and this was by far the best location! From top to bottom, the house was extremely clean, had the coziest charm and everything we needed for a relaxing week. Gerard was so thoughtful, checking in periodically to make sure everything was going well. The kitchen was perfectly equipped with coffee & other items and the dining room was lovely if you like to eat-in. The outdoor patio space had gorgeous views of the river and the proximity to Main street was really convenient for walking to restaurants and shops. We stayed a week but it felt like a month given how we felt so at home and comfortable in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Excellent location

I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else in Mystic! This house is fabulous and the location can’t be beat! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D., Wilmington, NC

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

Mystic

This house was just perfect! Gerard proactively communicated to ensure everything went smoothly! Great view, accommodations and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Perfect location in Mystic

This house is lovely, with a beautiful well appointed kitchen and amazing historical charm. It had everything we needed for our stay and the location could not be better. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gerard from Great Gull Island Properties

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We are a boutique, family-owned property investment and management group specializing in co-working spaces, vacation rentals, and academic accommodations. Our passion lies in curating unique spaces that foster creativity, comfort, and community, delivering exceptional experiences for every guest.

Why they chose this property

We’ve always been enchanted by Mystic – the quintessential historic coastal town of New England. Our properties are nestled on peaceful streets, just a short stroll from the iconic Downtown Mystic Drawbridge and the renowned Mystic Seaport. Enjoy the charm of boutique shops, waterfront dining, and maritime history right at your doorstep. Plus, Mystic Aquarium and the region’s picturesque vineyards are just a quick drive away, making it the perfect destination for relaxation and exploration.

What makes this property unique

The History! The Views! The short walk to Downtown!

Languages:

English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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