Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA (Newport 30 minutes, Providence & Airport 35-45 minutes)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: waterfront on peninsula, 2 story colonial, 3rd fl. cupola with roof deck,detached garage with play loft
Waterfront rental house on peninsula with water view from every window. Cupola and roof deck for 360 degree water view over several inlets to main boat channel and sunsets. Quiet, private 3/4 acre, dock to swim from or/and keep your own boat. Rowboat and canoe provided, to be used at your own risk. Off screened porch is a deck - quite new Weber gas grill, lots deck furniture. I keep 12+ pics (inside/outside)in folder I can email at your request. Most LR furniture new 2009 + master bed, much carpet new fall 2010. Repairs & Replacements are made regularly, but with lots of rental use, we go for sturdy, not elegant- but there are some very neat things. AS ALWAYS, professional cleaning service comes between rentals & upon arrival you can request they return THAT day if you have complaints. House has been fully rented EVERY season for 26 yrs & ALWAYS has some repeaters (including a medical doctor & family). However, it is not hotel pristine, & cleaning services do not have time between renters to do spring cleaning. They don't clean garage play loft (I do at start of season & leave broom & vacuum there) & the town will not allow the walls to be finished. They don't clean the outdoor shower ( I again do & leave brush & bottle of spray bleach). A retired man's name has always been on kitchen bulletin board for emergency repairs.
Floor plan allows privacy - three bedrooms, 1 bath up, 1 bedroom with queen bed & bath beside it on first floor. LOVELY cupola acts as small LR on 3rd floor & has deck off it. AS noted huge master bedroom has new queen bed(2009, but all beds are comfortable) with sitting area & two sofas with entire corner of windows overlooking water. Kitchen is fully-equipped. There is a washer & dryer. Large LR has new sofa & leather loveseat with 2 matching club chairs- all new 2009. LOTS NEW CARPETING FALL 2010. Cable TV & VCR/DVD, cable internet connection. Bring all linens & leave neat & fairly clean (as noted above, cleaning service does come between rentals; linen rental service near). NO Pets. Garage - ping pong(new table 2009)& game sitting area in loft, several old bikes(20-27 inch wheel bases, use at own risk)and stroller. Enclosed outdoor shower also has sink/mirror. Lots indoor & outdoor games provided.
One mile walk back off the island brings you to Block Island Ferry, fishing piers (boats available for deep-sea fishing, & whale watching), restaurants, a few shops, & two beaches with gentle waves inside the breakwater. A ten minute drive brings you to ocean beaches with big waves & next to more shops, movies, restaurants, miniature golf, go carts, bumper boats, & indoor roller skating.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking : garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Small boat trailer parking on property, but RV parking is not allowed on the entire island. 25ft max boat, but that size can't leave dock 1+ hr around low tide.Ramp at Island entrance
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : new memory foam mattress and box spring (2009) in MBR (2nd fl), regular queen in downstairs BR
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Child Bed : There is one foldable cot,somewhat narrow, but which could sleep adult.
- Crib : There are 2 porta cribs + one railing for twin bed. There are also 1 stroller & two high chairs. (Deck has protective lattice below railing.) Three High-backed stools in kitchen can be used as booster chairs, too.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic cable provided, but not movie channels, etc. TV is 27inch diagonal.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We leave a few videos and DVDs, but basically you must bring or rent your own (rental place nearby in Stop & Shop shopping center at intersection of Routes 1 and 108).
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also, blender, coffee pot,toaster, mixer, can seat 2-3 at breakfast bar, + see below. Separate dining area off LR, plus table on enclosed porch & both decks.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Lots pots including one large enough for lobsters.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Grill was replaced with large new one Sept. 2009.
- Deck/Patio : Fairly large with much deck furniture & is where large gas grill is. Protective lattice extends down from railing.
- Balcony : This is rooftop deck off cupola and it is large enough to be considered another small deck- has table/4chairs, lounge chair and another chair.
- Lanai : This is the balcony/small deck listed just above.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : House -on peninsula, ocean access on Great Island, Narragansett, near Block Is. Ferry. Dock in front-you can swim & boat from end (rowboat & canoe provided; you can bring own boat up to 25 feet). Water becomes two feet at full moon low.
- Communications
- Telephone : 1 phone on each level.
- Free Long Distance : Continental US
- Broadband Internet : The cable for this comes right to table beside MBR sitting area, but you must bring your own computer.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : The wireless box is right beside the broadband internet connection. Hence, a wireless computer (which you must bring) may be used anywhere on the premises.
- Other Amenities
- Screened Porch, Dock (& you can tie your own boat there & swim from it), Rowboat, Canoe, Lots Indoor and Outdoor Games, House is set up so there are a few different private areas. LR (2009) new sofa, leather loveseat & 2 matching club chairs. All rooms have lovely views. Porch usable off season except winter. Several areas new carpeting fall 2010.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Please, NOT even a cat-I just had to reupholster nearly every seat cushion since cat had obviously scratched at fronts of most of the furniture. Dog once chewed most of arm of sofa.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There is a first floor BR(has queen bed)and full bathroom, but 4 steps lead to front door. Wheelchair would NOT fit through doors.
- Kid Friendly : Garage playroom loft is best for children 8 and over unless adult present. It has open staircase and walls are not finished because town won't allow outbuilding to be finished. Both decks fully close off, there is gate at top of 2nd floor stairs. Provided- porta crib, stroller,high chair, lots games, puzzles, books, etc.- see site elsewhere.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Wildlife Viewing (Lots Shore Birds Visit Just a Few Feet from the House), Swimming either off dock in front of house or at 2 state beaches within 1 mile and inside breakwater or other 2 beaches 3+ mile drive where there are large waves, 1 mile to Block Island Ferry and sightseeing and deep sea fishing boats and whale watching boats, bumper boats and cars just about four miles up the road and multiplex theater another 1-2 miles. Wildlife refuge is about 10 miles.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
RATES: 2011- mostly same since 2008,more off-season permitted,
$1000 min. 3 days, $1400/wk, some more if incl. Easter, $1500
wk May, more if incl. Mem. Day, June wk $1750- $2650 end,
July/Aug. $2850/wk, $2800/wk for 2 wks. TAKEN- July 2-9
TAKEN- Aug.6- Tues. Aug. 23; will consider opening LaborDyWkd
Sept. $2650/wk down to $2000, Oct. $1800 down to $1550, $1400
wk after unless incl. holiday- call. Even lovely off-season.
Views every window, neat walking, rowboat, canoe, bikes, etc.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1985
I was born on Long Island and have always lived near the water and have always found it peaceful, beautiful, and fun. I have 3 sons, 2 married with kids. I have a master's degree in health advocacy and have done various advocacy projects (not necessarily about health) my entire adult life. It can be stressful, so I really enjoy the peace of looking at the water, waking to the call of seagulls, watching the egrets out front, etc. My current advocacy project is trying to get legal accountability broadly discussed as it relates to every serious issue we face. Doctors often practice defensive medicine for fear of suit & must also pass high malpractice premiums to consumers. Unrealistic pay imbalances (protected by legal contracts) have hurt all society, including fueling our housing crisis. It is too easy to sue in the U.S., power too often wins over fairness, too high awards get passed onto all. Divorce courts impoverish entire families, harm kids, ETC! Schools & society need to teach more re conflict management & challenges of good partnering & parenting- would help kids learn, lower divorce rate, improve health as well as enhance employability,increase enjoyment of life, & improve U.S. leadership!
Why the Owner Chose Narragansett
We use the house some weekends in the off-season and love it every time we go, even in bad weather. It is neat to watch storms from up in the cupola and also watch the birds fly by at that level. You can view boating and fishing in all directions, ETC. It is our retreat. We chose Great Island rather than Block Is. since we get there in 2 hrs (if no traffic), needn't coordinate with ferry, and longer traveling would reduce time there too much, especially as there are always some maintenance things to do, etc.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Since it is on 3/4 acre and only one of two houses on a peninsula, it is always very private and quiet. The island has many peninsulas, so it is fun to walk or bike around, as well as use canoe, etc. into all the coves. Walking or biking (or driving, natch)can include going barely one mile to the Block Island Ferry, small shops, fishing/boating piers (buy fresh seafood, take whale watching or charter fishing boats), restaurants, and beaches.
Property Photos
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- High tide, pic taken from dock. - Narragansett, Rhode Island Vacation Home
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- Lower deck, northeast but can see sunset, pic below - roof deck facing west - Narragansett, Rhode Island Vacation Home
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- This is full sunset direction, but weatherman not cooperating day took pics. - Narragansett, Rhode Island Vacation Home
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- View from MBR sitting area (directly over LR & corner looks similar)
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- Dining room looking out over porch, deck, and water beyond
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- Living room with new carpet and furniture (fall '10)
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