UpstairsBedroom 1
King primary suite
A king bed, walk-in closet and private bathroom with a shower.
Sleeps 2
Mystic · Circa 1854
Maxson HouseA master shipbuilder’s home
Built in 1854 by master shipbuilder William Ellery Maxson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this updated four-bedroom home sleeps eight and sits an easy walk from downtown Mystic.
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
8
Guests
1854
Built
Walk
To downtown
Welcome to 102 School Street
A historic home, thoughtfully updated.
The Maxson House was built in 1854 for William Ellery Maxson, one of the top ship designers of his day, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it pairs that history with bright, comfortable rooms and modern conveniences, a short walk from downtown Mystic’s dining, shops and attractions.
The whole house is professionally cleaned and carefully set up before every stay, so you can relax right away. It’s also a short stroll to Mystic Shipyard West, where you can rent kayaks and paddleboards or dock your boat.
Primary suiteKing + private bath
Kayaks & paddleboardsShort stroll
Self check-inSmart lock
8guests
The story of the house
Built by a master shipbuilder
William Ellery Maxson was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1818 and apprenticed at 16 in the Greenman shipyard near Old Mystic. In 1853 he co-founded Maxson, Fish & Co. at Willow Point, and the next year he built this house on 13 acres he bought from Captain Peter Forsyth.
Over the next 17 years his yard launched more than 35 vessels, from clipper ships and schooners to steam tugs and gunboats. Its modified Greek Revival design, with two full stories, gables and classical trim, was a favorite of Mystic’s sea captains and merchants before the Civil War. Original touches like cast iron steam radiators remain, and a hand-painted plaque by the front door honors Maxson’s legacy.
- 1818William Ellery Maxson is born in Westerly, Rhode Island.
- 1853Maxson, Fish & Co. is founded at Willow Point on the Mystic River.
- 1854Maxson builds this house on 13 acres bought from Captain Peter Forsyth.
- 1859Maxson and his partners sell land to the railroad for the West Mystic depot, which Maxson builds.
- 1862The yard launches USS Galena, a wooden-hulled ironclad, for the Union Navy.
- 1869Dauntless, the last full-rigged ship from Mystic’s 19th-century yards, is launched.
- 1891–1946The Crandall family owns the house; Martha Crandall runs a millinery shop upstairs.
- 1979The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A look inside
Bright rooms, nautical touches
From the galley kitchen to the nautical twin room and the children’s book nook, every room has its own personality. Hover to explore.
Inside & out
Room to gather. Room to unwind.
Living, dining and a reading room on the first floor, three bedrooms upstairs, and a patio with a gas grill outside.
First floor
Cook, dine & relax
The updated galley kitchen opens to a dining room made for shared meals, and the brightly lit living room has comfortable couches and chairs.
- Updated galley kitchen with dishwasher
- Keurig and drip coffee makers
- Dining room for the whole group
- Bright living room with TV
- Half bath and washer and dryer
Upstairs
Three bedrooms, three personalities
A king primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath, a queen room, and a nautical twin room with a children’s book nook.
- King primary suite with walk-in closet and private shower
- Queen bedroom
- Nautical twin room with book nook
- Hall bath with antique clawfoot tub and separate shower
- TV upstairs as well
Outdoors & around town
Patio dinners, village strolls
Grill on the patio, then wander into downtown Mystic or down to the water.
- Patio with outdoor seating and gas grill
- Garden
- Free parking
- Short stroll to Mystic Shipyard West kayak and paddleboard rentals
Sleeping arrangements
Four bedrooms, room for eight
Three bedrooms upstairs, plus a first-floor reading room that sleeps two.
UpstairsUpstairsBedroom 2
Queen bedroom
A comfortable queen bed for restful nights.
Sleeps 2
UpstairsBedroom 3
Nautical twin room
Two twin beds and a cozy children’s book nook.
Sleeps 2
First floorBedroom 4
Reading room
A twin daybed sofa with a pull-out trundle.
Sleeps 2
Bathrooms
Two and a half baths
- Primary suite Private bathroom with a shower
- Upstairs Hall bath with antique cast iron clawfoot tub and separate shower
- First floor Half bath
- Stocked Plush towels, premium shampoo, conditioner and body wash
The location
An easy walk
to downtown.
Downtown Mystic dining & shopsEasy walk
Mystic Shipyard WestShort stroll
Kayak & paddleboard rentalsAt the shipyard
Mystic Seaport & AquariumMinutes
Thoughtfully equipped
Everything you need, ready on arrival
Plush towels, premium toiletries, paper products and cleaning supplies are provided, with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Walk to downtown
Dining, shops and attractions
Kayaks & paddleboards
Rentals a short stroll away
Gas grill
On the patio
Air conditioning
Plus heating and ceiling fans
Galley kitchen
With dishwasher
Coffee bar
Keurig and drip maker
TVs up & down
Plus high-speed Wi-Fi
Washer & dryer
Supplies provided
Family-ready
Crib, high chair and a book nook
Board games
For family nights
Free parking
On site
Smart-lock entry
Easy self check-in
Know before you go
The details
Arrival
Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
Self check-in with a smart lock.
House rules
No pets and no smoking.
Professionally cleaned and set up before every stay.
Provided
Linens & towels plush guest towels
Premium shampoo, conditioner and body wash, cookware, paper products and laundry supplies.
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