After the death of her husband, a young widow from Philadelphia moves her family to a small cottage in Maine, where she plans to support them being a writer. Falling in love with the house, called Gull Cottage by it's first owner, she is also attracted to his portrait which hangs in the living room. But that first night she also discovers he never actually left his home, when she comes face to face with his ghost!
Captain Gregg and Mrs Muir deceive Claymore by telling him there is a hidden treasure in the house so he will clean up everything.
When Carolyn finds a locked sea-chest in the attic, Captain Gregg gets her to promise not to open it. A short time later, in town, a young stranger named Vanessa asks Claymore to take her to Gull Cottage. Claymore refuses, but afterwards Vanessa asks Carolyn herself, explaining, that her great-great grandmother was romantically involved with Captain Gregg. Carolyn invites her home, where the captain reacts surprisingly hospitably...
A psychiatrist insists there is no ghost in the cottage — he claims it's in Mrs. Muir's head.
An intoxicating brew takes Mrs. Muir back in time — and into the arms of a very much alive Captain.
A mysterious ghost ship brings a load of trouble for the Captain.
The dispirited ghost of Eddie Applegate, once the Captain's unable-bodied seaman, turns up at the manor.
A new student from England becomes the object of Candy's young affections.
This Christmas fantasy finds the Captain alive and well — and in love with Mrs. Muir.
Carolyn's parents arrive hoping to meet her captain, and Carolyn narrowly avoids being rushed to the altar.