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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Westerly, RI

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs left

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs right

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Pass Included. Sleeps 7. Five beaches within 4 miles.


Wuskenau Beach Parking Pass Included. Air conditioners in each bedroom.

Halfway between beaches and arts downtown of Westerly with restaurants, three theatres, live music, outdoor park, library, etc....

Quiet and relaxing vacation spot still close to all amenities, halfway between town, listen to the wind in the trees all day, rain or shine from the large three-season porch.

This house is not luxurious. It is simple, tidy, comfortable, well-loved, and relaxing.

In Summer: Halfway between Main Street downtown or Westerly and 5 beaches, including Wuskenau (pass and parking pass provided), State beach of Misquamicut, natural Napatree point, and Taylor Swift's favorite expansive East Beach.

In Fall: Near Clyde's Cider Mill, Olde Mystic Village, Westerly theatres and restaurants.

Perfect for families of older kids, not the right place for toddlers under 5 (old house, not childproof). Walking area down sidewalks on East Ave (both sides 1.5 miles, total 3 miles with Moore Woods walking area 1/4 mile straight walk away from house).

Air conditioning in bedroom window units only.

House includes all amenities as if it were your vacation home- spices, soap, towels and linens, basic cooking needs, etc... Great place for a quiet getaway.

Not a house for graduation parties or lots of drinking as it is a quiet neighborhood with quiet neighbors. No animals (even small ones) due to other renter's allergies.

Convenient to Boston, NY, Watch Hill, Mystic, Newport , Westerly, Casinos, New London, Block Island, etc...

Located in Westerly RI, this charming cape is 3.5 miles from Misquamicut Beach and the beaches of Watch Hill Rhode Island. Near golf, kayak rentals, and 1 mile from the center of Westerly's quaint New England Main Street America town featuring famous Wilcox Park, Granite Street Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park, RiverFire and more.

This home is in the perfect spot for touring New England- 45 minutes to Newport and Providence and Casinos. 15 minutes to Stonington CT fishing village. 20 Minutes to Mystic CT. Travel 30 minutes North up route 1A to tour the fishing villages of Galilee, Point Judith, and more. 1 1/2 hours to the heart of Boston. 3 hours to New York City. 20 minutes away catch the ferry in New London CT to famous Block Island or travel farther to Martha's Vineyard- all close enough for a day trip.

Atmosphere: This cottage is not luxurious- it is well-loved. It is a rustic cape cottage near everything that families have used for years as a flophouse going to and returning from the beach. It has all of the original wood cabinetry and charm of a New England cottage in a coastal town. Second bathroom in basement is rustic and intended for washing sand off from the beach.
This is the kind of place my family likes to say 'it's ok to track the sand from the beach into the kitchen' where we sit around all day on the porch playing cards with the kids, listening to music, grilling and telling stories. Bedroom rooms have air conditioning units. We hope you enjoy and love it as much as we have.

Beaches within a few miles

* Wuskenau (parking and beach pass included!!)
* Misquamicut State Beach
* Napatree Point, Watch Hill
* East Beach, Watch Hill
* Watch Hill Beach (by carousel)

Also within a half-hour- Charlestown: Blue Shutters

nearby: Foxwoods Casino, with Music and live entertainment.
Mohegan Sun Casino- with Music and live entertainment.
Newport RI- home of the famous Newport Mansions.
Providence RI, featuring world-famous WaterFire celebrations in the Summer.
Wilcox Park- relax at the Summer POPS concert, or take in Shakespeare in the park.
The United Theatre- Movies, Live Comedy, Opera, Dance, Live Music
Granite Street Theatre- live performances of famous plays.
Clyde's Apple Cider Mill- 15 minutes
Watch Hill without all the tourists
State Beach only 3 miles away
Mystic 15 minuted drive up the coast
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
No child locks below sinks for cleaning products.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please make sure all air conditioners and fans are off in the summer, or heat is set to 55 degrees in the winter.
Summer renters: Please be sure to leave the WUSKENAU beach pass on the Island in the kitchen (it is a $500 replacement value)
Please strip beds and place linens in laundrey room. You can start a load if you think of it. We will do the rest!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RE.05430-STR, 03/28/2027

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Westerly

Located in Westerly, this cottage is by the sea. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a popular area attraction. Traveling with kids? Consider Wilcox Park and Ninigret. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Westerly, RI

Getting around

  • Westerly Station - 8 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bocce Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Books fast. Especially with Taylor's Wedding. Quiet. Porch. Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Pass Included. Sleeps 7. Five beaches within 4 miles.?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Pass Included. Sleeps 7. Five beaches within 4 miles. on May 30, 2026 start from $257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Books fast. Especially with Taylor's Wedding. Quiet. Porch. Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Books fast. Especially with Taylor's Wedding. Quiet. Porch. Sleeps 7?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Books fast. Especially with Taylor's Wedding. Quiet. Porch. Sleeps 7 located?

This family-friendly Westerly cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Westerly Hospital and Babcock-Smith House. Wilcox Park and Granite Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was easy and the check in was easy. Place was clean and there was no questions that went unanswered. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cyril C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for 6 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean convenient very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exactly as pictured and described in listing- older home but nice, very clean and very spacious. Great location and fabulous to have the beach pass.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cape cod house centrally located and close to beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The house offers privacy and is in an extremely quiet location. The host was easy to connect with and very gracious. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week enjoying the nearby beaches and local attractions. The house was perfectly located for quick access to town and beach. It was very comfortable. We enjoyed the back porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always wonderful to stay at this place! Anne is a terrific host! Always available ! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time at this beach house. Plenty of space for my husband and two kids. Luckily, we had wonderful weather so mostly stayed at the beach, however the home comes with games, books and even ping pong. We loved having first floor laundry. This house is in a great location easy to get to the beach and rt1 for some shops and supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The location is so convenient and the house is very charming. Had everything we needed and made our stay so comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trish r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with all the basics.

This property comfortably accommodated 6 of us for a weekend. Very convenient to Mystic, Watch Hill and downtown Westerly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couple days away

The house was very nice and comfortable. Close to all activities and in a quiet neighborhood all the comfort of home. Will be going back next year an hope we can get the same place. Thanh you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Westerly

Nice 50/60’s home. Has 2 baths, the bath downstairs is very rustic. It was about 4-5 miles from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Poppy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is roomy - more space than we even needed - which is very unusual for vacation rentals. Great location, near Westerly town and also easy drive to beaches. The porch on the back was wonderful and there's a big back yard. Comfortable beds, nice bedding. It felt easy to stay there, with all the things we needed. AC in bedrooms was great. No AC on main floor, which I worried about but it was fine if we closed windows/curtains during the day and opened them at night for air. One random thing - could not find a way to get outside water/hose for hosing off beach stuff, etc. No big deal though. Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

vacay

overall acceptable.some minor issues
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

Another great week in Westerly

This is our third year staying in this house and we had a wonderful stay. We appreciated that some of the furniture had been updated and an air condititioner added to the downstairs bedroom. The house is always clean and tidy when we arrive. The neighborhood is quiet and convenient to everything Westerly has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Great beach week

Hot and humid week, but hanging by the beach everyday made it bearable and fun. The water was the perfect temperature and except for Friday and Sunday, mostly uncrowded. Boogie boarding is a must! The house suited our family with plenty of room to spread out. The ping pong table and board games were a big hit. We thoroughly enjoyed the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perdita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and spacious home near to beach

This is a lovely house in Westerly. It's well equipped and has lots of space to enjoy. Beautiful gardens front and back and a nice porch. We had a very enjoyable time. It's got all you need, great laundry room and spacious kitchen. No dishwasher as stated, which was not a problem for us. Bathrooms were functional and the downstairs one worked well for post beach showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in a relaxing beach town.

This lovely, comfortable house was a wonderful place for our stay in Westerly. Its spaciousness was most welcomed for our family of four, especially when one wanted to nap while the others played. The location was in close proximity to beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, town center, etc.. It was also equipped with pretty much everything you could need for a vacation home. We especially enjoyed the back porch both as a place to do some light business work and a place for meals throughout the day. Anne, the owner, was easy to reach and very accommodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but not very accurate description.

It was very nice but some things were a bit misrepresented. There was only a/c in bedrooms. The house was also very old. The host communicated immediately and I appreciated that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Lovely Week

Once again, we loved our time in this cozy cottage. The space is clean and comfortable. There’s plenty of space and extras such as plenty of towels and kitchen spices that you may have forgotten. The location is very convenient. This week was the holiday and there were triple the number of people out than we normally see on our now 5th vacation to Westerly. Still, we had no issue with beach parking on the 4th of July and a lovely time was had by all. Plenty to do: bowling, shopping in Mystic/Westerly/Watch Hill, beaching, a day trip to Salem & to Providence, drive in at Misquamicut beach. We love and adore this house and are so thankful Anne was able to accommodate us. Btw, if you are concerned about lack of central air, don’t be. Fans kept us cool downstairs and the window a/c was absolutely icey cold at night. Thank you, Anne!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Comfortable Cottage

This cottage is absolutely adorable. It’s kitchen is fully stocked with everything you’d need for a stay. We cooked all of our meals here. We loved cooking dinner in and then going down to St Clair for an ice cream cone to watch the sunset over the bay and then taking a little night walk on East beach. Temps were in the high 70s all week and the house was very cool and comfortable. I’m very high maintenance but found the window air conditioners in all bedrooms to be more than ample. The house is in a quiet area that feels quite safe, very close to Stop N Shop. We spent one rainy day in Mystic Ct at the aquarium which did not disappoint. The home was very clean with no offensive odors or areas. We used the basement bathroom as a clean off from the beach and had no issues. The house has much of its original features which I found to be so refreshing and charming. I am desperate to get back to this house next summer. It was positively perfect, as was the beach pass. Anne was most hospitable. Loved this house so so so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Needs some work

The first and second floors were fine, but the basement where the 2nd bathroom is was very dingy and musty smelling. We had great difficulty with the outside doors not opening/locking correctly. One of us got locked out. After back and forth messages and calls, the problem was not remedied so we reached agreement to leave 3 days into our 8 day planned stay. While the property owner was cooperative in refunding her portion, we have had great difficulty with VRBO in refunding their portion and the state taxes. I have been on the phone with them 3 times totaling over 1 1/2 hours with still no resolution.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great space, location, and host; needed cleaning inside

The good: we were very happy to find this little house for a relatively reasonable rate given the area of Watch Hill. The back deck was great and we wish we could've enjoyed it more with the great weather! The host was very responsive and accommodated our schedule. Inside there were some issues. The upstairs looked as if it had not been cleaned properly; there was hair of many kinds on the floors, mattresses, and pillows as well as the presumably washed sheets folded at the end of the beds. Downstairs, there was a large (2x3ft) wet area of carpet in the hallway behind the first floor bathroom, soggy enough to make an audible squish when walking over it. This may have been the reason for the mold/must smell throughout the home. The towels available in the linen closet were damp and needed a wash and dry before use. Overall, we would not stay here again given the current issues listed. However, the location, living spaces, and outdoor area are great perks and would be worth returning to if said issues were remedied.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brought back memories

I loved the creeks, smells, feel of the house, and even the "creepy" (as my wife put it) basement; it reminded me of when I would visit the New England area when I was a kid. We cooked several meals and were happy with the kitchen supplies. Plenty of room to stretch out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anne Howard

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I am from Westerly. We love being hosts so others can see what an amazing town we live in.

Why they chose this property

Perfect location- halfway to town and beach so you are not limited to one or the other

What makes this property unique

Perfect size. Comfortable and homey.

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English, French

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