Private front gardens of waterfront house on Wincheck Pond with Wisteria arbors.
Location: Hope Valley, Rhode Island, USA (8 minutes from I-95, exit 2 or 3B, 30 minutes from TF Green.)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Beautiful waterfront home
ROCKLAUREL; Sparkling gem of a house, sunny, private and charmingly decorated and the last waterfront house on a private, dead end road. This semi-secluded artist's haven in a beautifully landscaped setting is surrounded by flowering gardens and the pristine water of private Wincheck Pond. Area is at the southern edge of "the last green valley" and abounds with nature preserves and hiking trails through giant rhododendrons and amazing quaking bogs. Only minutes from I-95, you feel as though you are back in time when relaxing in the hammocks at waters edge. Comfortable dining or lounging on the huge deck with waterviews. Enjoy extensive library including videotapes, DVD's and CD's. Spacious bedrooms with comfortable queen size beds, are air-conditioned, all other rooms have ceiling fans. First floor bedroom has 2 comfortable daybeds modifiable to king size bed for extra sleeping. Peace and quiet for fishing, kayaking or contemplation but with world class dining and entertainment minutes away at nearby casinos. This is a perfect spot for a Honeymoon, Romantic Getaway, or a Family Vacation. Quiet lake (allows no motorboats) has areas with lily pads and egrets and lots of other native birds and wildlife. Dragonflies and butterflies abound. We provide a paddleboat, rowboat and canoes for your fishing or exploring adventures. Boat house by water has life preservers, tubes, body boards, croquet set and other outdoor games.
Beautiful new and private hot water outdoor shower is the perfect ending to outdoor fun.
Hope valley is an quaint New England village of old fashioned charm with general store, antique/arts and craft stores, farm stands and ice cream stand. Ocean beaches are less than 30 minutes away. You can reach Newport in 45 minutes, Boston in 70. Four major golf courses are within 15 minutes from this location as well as Wineries and wine tasting.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : air conditioned bedrooms have ceiling fans and a separate thermostat to control heat on cooler evenings.
- Linens Provided : Highest quality bed linens and down pillows, bath towels, kitchen towels, and some beach towels.
- Washer : Lower level laundry room is included with min. 2 week stay.
- Dryer : Lower level laundry room is included with min. 2 week stay.
- Off Street Parking : private and secure parking for 1 or 2 cars
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : 1st floor bedroom has twin beds that have been converted to King size bed.
- Queen Bed (2) : Comfortable queen bed in each of the two second floor bedroom.
- Double Bed : Love seat sofa bed opens to a low, child-safe sleeping place in one of the second floor bedrooms.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 1st floor bedroom can be converted back to twin beds by request prior to vacation.
- Bunk Bed : Lower level bunk area may be available with 2 week + rental.
- Convertible Bed : loveseat in master bedroom opens out close to floor for 1-2 children or 1 adult
- Child Bed : See note on double bed- this is low, open out love seat sofa bed suitable for a child or young adult.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : several premium movie channels
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : great collection of dvds and tapes
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : eclectic music collection
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : kitchen contains everything needed for the casual or gourmet cook, including herbs and spices.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All cooking utensils provided including waffle maker, pancake griddle, smoothie maker and blender.
- Refrigerator : with Icemaker
- Dishwasher : automatic dishwasher
- Microwave : Large microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill convenientally located on deck off kitchen close to outdoor dining.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : charcoal grill by waterfront dining area.
- Deck/Patio (2) : upper deck for dining off kitchen and living room plus shaded patio on ground level for dining or lounging
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Lakeviews from every room. Small dock to jump from or launch canoes and kayaks from. Watch the fish jump!
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop
- Other Amenities
- extensive library of books, dvds, videotapes and CD's, Full Kitchen with herbs and spices and other condiments, Cooking utensils provided as well as great useable pottery collection, Linens and towels provided, Gas Grill (BBQ)and picnic table, Indoor and outdoor games, Hammocks, PADDLEBOAT AND CANOE available for fishing or exploration, Fishing from dock is great! NO SMOKING, NO PETS
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : well behaved dogs may be allowed. Must be included in rental agreement.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Not a party house. Minimum age for renters is 25. Very quiet neighborhood.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Play croquet on the lawn leading to the waterfront, build a campfire and roast marshmallows in the firepit, walk to hiking trails in nature preserves, drive 20 minutes to the Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, or to the wineries and festivals in Stonington, or explore nearby Westerly and Watch Hill or take a day trip to Tiverton, Block Island or Newport, or take the train from Westerly for a day trip to NYC or Boston or visit nearby RI beaches for great surf or beachside dining.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Rates 2011 (Jun 25-Sep 03) .. $1400/week
Multi-Week Discount. Reduced Rates for Off Season.
Rental week is Saturday - Saturday.
$400 Security Deposit.
Signed contract and 50% deposit required to hold dates.
Balance with Security deposit due 4 weeks prior to rental date.
payment thru paypal possible
Special rate for couples or honeymooners.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Owners are working artists with a large art studio in Coventry, CT. Rocklaurel is the perfect artist's retreat and we like to share the peace and beauty with others.
Why the Owner Chose Hope Valley
Wincheck Pond was like finding a little piece of Vermont within an hour of our home in CT. Close to the ocean and major highways, it is the perfect retreat while a great launching spot for Newport, Boston or NY. Always peaceful, we feel close to nature and can spend hours gazing at the beautiful waters of the pond. Fishing is a favorite pastime of many guests as well as canoeing and kayaking on this quiet pond.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We love feeding the fish and watching them jump. Our grandchildren swim and kayak and have many succesful fishing adventures.
Property Photos
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- Private front gardens of waterfront house on Wincheck Pond with Wisteria arbors. - Hope Valley, Rhode Island Secluded Vacation Rental Located on Waterfront Property
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- Water view from dining area of modern, fully equipped, eat in kitchen. - Hope Valley, Rhode Island Secluded Vacation Rental Located on Waterfront Property
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- One of the Bedrooms with Queen Size Bed, Small Sleeper and Victorian dressers. - Hope Valley, Rhode Island Secluded Vacation Rental Located on Waterfront Property
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- View of back of house and large deck through graceful flowering Laurel trees.
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- Stormy skies on Wincheck Pond- View from rear of house showing garden egrets.
Traveler Reviews (11)
Beautiful !
Guest: KS
(Edinburgh)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 10/28/10
On a family vacation from Scotland,we stayed at Rocklaurel for 4 days before travelling north of Boston. The description and the photos do not do justice to this charming property and it's ideal location.Well equipped and kept by the owners(who were very helpful as well),we would have loved to stay longer.All I can say that it is on our list for a return trip one day !
Owner response:We were so happy to introduce this charming family to this wonderful part of Rhode Island. We hope they come back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Can't wait to return!
Guest: Chris_Boston
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09
Review Submitted: 04/21/10
As I'm on this site to book another week at this great hideaway in RI, I recall the delight my daughters and I felt when we first walked into the backyard and saw the sparkling water and the beautiful grounds of this property. My 10 year caught 8 fish her first hour! Even my 15 year old - who traditionally shrugs off most outdoor activitives - learned to kayak. The house is immaculate, artistic, and extremely comfortable. The owners provided everything we needed for a great vacation. Only 90 minutes from home in Boston, this place is minutes from the I-95 and close to a ton of attractions the kids and I wanted to explore. The proximity to the casinos is a huge bonus. Looking forward to my annual getaway :-) and some GOLF!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
IDYLLIC SPOT
Guest: T-fa
(Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 04/17/10
Although not as secluded as it previously was (new house across the road) this vacation spot remains idyllic and peaceful and much more private than most. We lucked out with some unusually warm days in April and spent beautiful days by the pond and around the firepit in the evening. The house has everything one needs and my teenagers enjoyed hiking around the area and boating. Day trips to Providence, Mystic Seaport and Watch Hill completed the best vacation ever. The listing description and photos were extremely accurate. The house was very, very clean and well maintained. Owners were great. Enjoyed Westerly restaurants and all of the nearby golf courses.
Owner response:I'm so glad this family enjoyed our favorite spot. They were concerned that the kids would be bored but everyone had a wonderful time.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Lori Bono
(Danbury, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/22/06
Review Submitted: 08/22/06
I brought my two boys up to the house for a week, not knowing what to expect, they are so used to the beach. We all loved it so much! Johnny caught 75 fish in the week we were there. He was so proud. This was a very memorable vacation. Thank you for your kindness!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05
Review Submitted: 08/01/05
This home is one of a kind, as are the owners. We had a wonderful time fishing, and enjoying the beautiful property. The owners make you feel right at home. We hope to go back. Thanks again! The Adams
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Guest: Mary Beth & Jim Lemon
(Barto, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/04
Review Submitted: 09/01/04
This cottage is truly wonderful. Everything about it exceeded our expectations. The house is clean and the owners think of the smallest details. The property is nicely secluded and the pond is a beautiful place for fishing, kayaking and paddleboats. This is a perfect New England get away that is close to everything but still away from it all.
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Guest: terter
(Grovetown, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/04
Review Submitted: 07/27/04
Everything one could hope for in a rental is provided in this fantastic vacation retreat. The owners thought of everything in setting up this house for renting. This was truly a magnificant place to just sit on the deck and read (plenty of great books in the house)it was extremely quite and relaxing. My family enjoyed the paddle boat and canoing, while I sat on the deck and relaxed with a book and listened to the sounds of nature.
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Guest: Lisa & Jordan
(Harrison, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/31/03
Review Submitted: 08/31/03
This vacation home was truly like a B&B. The house was lovely, the property was private and peaceful. What a wonderful relaxing week we had. The owners thought of everything! Thanks.
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Guest: Glenn Churchill
(Westminster, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/22/03
Review Submitted: 07/22/03
My wife & I, along with other family members had an unbelievably fantastic time on vacation at this home. Very convenient to all locations along the coast from Newport RI to New London CT & many inland locations. We found this home to be a great place & very comfortable to come home to, during our short 1 week stay. I along with the rest of my party have great admiration for the artist(s) work within this home. Thank You for the wonderful week!
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