A Stay at Captain’s Mansion in Mystic
Planning a trip to Mystic and looking for the perfect spot to stay? Look no further than Captain’s Mansion!
Mystic, Connecticut is one of my absolute favorite coastal towns to explore year-round and there is so much to do even during the off-season. I recently stayed at Captain's Mansion, a gorgeous historic mansion that has been completely restored with modern details, while also preserving the historic finishings throughout. This boutique inn is located in a quiet residential area but just a short walk from Main Street, where you will find unique shops, way more restaurants than you can pack into a single visit, fancy cocktail bars and craft breweries, and so much more! I loved being able to walk to town for dinner at Via Emilia and enjoy, followed by a craft cocktail and live music at The Port of Call, before spending a quiet evening back at the inn.
The Inn
I immediately felt at home at Captain’s Mansion. From the moment I stepped through the doorway to check-in, I was greeted with big smiles and a warm welcome. The team at Captain’s Mansion made my stay extra special by taking me on a tour of the historic property and sharing stories of its history. They also went above and beyond by suggesting places to visit while I was in the area.
A little history
Captain’s Mansion recently reopened under new ownership in the summer of 2023. While the inn may have recently reopened, the owners have a strong history of hospitality in Mystic and also own and operate a sister property (Steamboat Inn) in downtown Mystic.
And the mansion also has quite a history in Mystic! The home was built in 1853 for Captain Elihu Spicer, who made his career in shipping and also helped to develop the local community. He is most known for his contribution of The Mystic Noank Library which happens to be located just across the street from Captain’s Mansion. No expense was spared during the creation of the home and you will find beautiful architectural details including stained-glass windows, murals on the downstairs ceiling, and hand-carved wood details.
The layout and a few features that I loved
The inn is made up of three floors, with guest rooms located on the second and third floors. On the first floor there are three separate seating rooms for guests to enjoy. Each room is elegant yet cozy with great spots to gather, play a board game, or cozy up on one of the comfortable couches or chairs.
The dining room is also located on the first floor and is where you will find a self-service continental breakfast that is included with your stay. Just outside the dining area is a wine fridge, a selection of snacks (including gluten free options), and coffee available all day. There is also an outdoor patio space for warmer days.
One of my absolute favorite rooms in the mansion is the bonus fourth floor belvedere. This room has windows covering three sides of the space and provides views toward downtown Mystic, where you can spot the first of the morning’s colors at sunrise. It’s also the perfect reading room with lots of natural light and comfortable chairs.
The Guest Rooms
There are eight guest rooms located in the mansion and each one is unique. I stayed in the Seaport Suite which had lots of natural light and featured beautiful nautical details. The room also had a super comfortable king size bed and a modern bathroom, with heated floors and an oversized custom tile shower.
And one of my absolute favorite features of the room – a private balcony which was the perfect spot to relax with my glass of wine and work on my new puzzle from Hang the Moon (one of the cutest shops located in downtown Mystic).
Looking for ideas for your Mystic visit? I have a day trip itinerary available and will also be sharing my full Mystic Travel Guide soon!
A huge thank you to Captain’s Mansion for hosting me! I absolutely loved my stay and can’t wait to come back for another visit. All the opinions expressed in my review and all photos are my own.
