Apartment

Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD

Kitchen/foyer includes dishwasher and a well equipped kitchen

Private Bedroom w/ Queen bed, skylight, A/C mini-split and Smart TV (not shown)

Exterior view of building showing Apartment entrance

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Providence, RI

Brown University
‪9 min walk‬
Rhode Island Convention Center
‪18 min walk‬
Amica Mutual Pavilion
‪19 min walk‬
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

livingroom

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD

This spectacular 750 sq. ft. E. Side apartment is a 5-min walk to Brown, RISD, downtown and the train station. Occupying the entire top floor of a Victorian home, the private entrance apartment melds old and new into a beautiful living environment. 5 skylights light up hardwood floors, exposed brick, unique architectural features, a great room, one sunny bedroom, modern kitchen and bath. A futon couch can sleep 2 additional guests. A park with a running track and tennis courts is across the street.

Property manager

Bruce Ackman

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 12/29/2025, RE.06789-STR

About the area

Providence

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in College Hill, a neighbourhood in Providence. Amica Mutual Pavilion and Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Monster Mini Golf and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Travelling with kids? Consider United Skates of America, or check out an event or a game at Pizzitola Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Providence, RI

What's nearby

Brown University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Rhode Island School of Design - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Providence Place Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Rhode Island Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Amica Mutual Pavilion - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Providence Station - 15 min walk
Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪East Side Pockets - ‬8 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Antonio's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
‪Ceremony - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walter S. Budlong Apartment - Sunny, Large, Sleeps 4. Close to Brown and RISD located?

This family-friendly Providence apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Thayer Street and Brown University. Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km). Providence Station is 15 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

A D.

24 Jul 2025

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

The apartment is a cute and clean attic apartment. The host is very attentive to our needs and gave great recommendations for cafes and restaurants. The neighborhood was perfect for my granddaughter who enjoyed the park across the street. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie A.

20 Jul 2025

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

Family of 4 three night stay

Clean and cozy. Close to Brown which is what we wanted. Good parking. Communicating with the host was fast and easy. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

24 Jul 2025

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

16 Jun 2025

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

The apartment is adorable and everything was clean and up to date. We traveled from Rhode Island to Boston, Salem, Mystic, down to Newport... great central location to explore the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

28 Apr 2025

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

Quick PVD visit

Perfect property (with parking) in a great location!Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel J.

11 Jul 2025

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

Excellent location but not perfection

Beautiful house in the heart of Providence, but had those old New England house funky narrow stairs. Everything was clean, but there were a few issues. The futon sofa couch is coming apart in the back so we threw the futon on the floor to use as a bed. We never could get the t.v. streaming service to work despite using the password several times. So, some things great, some things not.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

17 Mar 2025

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

Perfect Stay

The unit was perfect for our needs. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. The host provided everything we could need. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

22 Apr 2025

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

Clean, Colorful & Comfortable

My husband, 1 year old baby and I had an excellent stay this past weekend. It was a relief to have such a clean and open space to be - especially with a little one. Vibrant and tasteful decorations add a quirky flair. One thing I'd recommend is packing light so that it's easier to navigate the stairs coming up to the third floor. Communications were smooth and friendly and the neighborhood is ideal. Great spot for a small family to enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby T.

20 Oct 2024

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

Great location & wonderful hosts!

The location of this property is perfectly situated on College Hill - very walkable, quaint, well appointed and quiet. The owner had excellent communication and attention to detail. Highly recommend this wonderful spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Aug 2024

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

Checking out Brown

Great location for walking around university/town. Property manager was responsive, place was great and as advertised. Would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

4 Dec 2023

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

Great location and host

Lovely quiet and clean place. Its an easy walk to Brown and downtown

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

9 Aug 2024

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

Quiet and peaceful nest :)

We stayed in the Budlong house for 4 nights, taking it easy in Providence at the beginning of a New England holiday, and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. The third floor space is full of light and gave us plenty of room to spread out. It’s close to Brown campus and downtown, to good restaurants and groceries, and the kitchen has everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

30 Oct 2023

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

Perfect location for visiting Brown U

Brad was a very helpful host who communicated clearly and made sure we had everything we needed for the stay. The space was as described and met all our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lyndee k., long beach, CA

25 Jan 2023

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

Lovely stay

Charming spot. Great location. The host was very accommodating and responsive. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi D.

16 Aug 2024

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

Charming Retreat on College Hill

We had an awesome time exploring Providence and Newport while staying in this relaxing top-floor apartment. The amenities were excellent, central location 2 min from Whole Foods and the space was comfortable, quiet and full of character. Enjoying the sunrise and sunset at Prospect Terrace, biking on the East Bay Bike Trail, and walking through Brown University to Coffee Exchange made our stay even more memorable. We will definitely return whenever we're in Providence.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris P.

2 Feb 2023

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

Really nice place, Great host

Spacious top floor flat in an historic house. Very clean with good-sized living room and kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

25 Sept 2024

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

Great stay

The third floor of a wonderful Victorian home is in a quiet residential neighborhood with a large playground across the street. The eat in kitchen is fully equipped and the entire apartment is bright and spotless. There are two beds, one is in a bedroom closed off by double doors. The other is a futon in the living room. There are two tvs and the bathroom off the kitchen. Will come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

14 May 2023

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

Excellent accommodations. We’ll stocked kitchen. Clean rooms. Lots of natural light.

Good communications from owner. Seem less check in and check out.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

7 Sept 2023

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

Great location, great property!

This was my second stay and can’t say enough about it! I highly recommend this property - it has a great location, has all needed amenities, and has really responsive property owners. The only note I’d make, is that anyone staying here should be prepared for stairs to reach the top! I look forward to staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

12 Apr 2023

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

Lovely apartment

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely apartment. It was located in walking distance of the main campus, and gave a great feel of what it’s like to live at Brown. My son had a tour as a prospective student and it was perfect way to experience the campus. Bruce was extremely accessible and great to work with. He provided food and staples so that we had what we needed, super thoughtful. Hope to stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana C., Philadelphia

23 Mar 2023

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

Lovely, comfortable, sunny

This upstairs apartment is comfortable, airy, sunny, and cozy. Hosts are phenomenal-- generous, kind, and very responsive. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

alka G.

26 Jul 2023

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

Brown street

We had booked this property as it was within walking distance of Browns The owners are very friendly . The booking process was smooth and the owners are very hands on. It is in a great neighbourhood and very convinient to the supermarket The house has all amenities which u will need during your stay We loved every day of the 3 weeks we were there

Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice Jackson M.

9 Oct 2023

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

Perfect RI getaway

This is a beautiful apartment in East Providence, a safe, 0wealthy neighborhood very close to Brown University. The apartment is on the third floor, so this property would not be appropriate for people who cannot walk up and down the two flights of stairs. The apartment has great amenities, including food in the refrigerator that you are free to use. The bedroom sheets were clean, comfortable, and warm. The shower is small, but the shower head is really cool! The Wi-Fi was fast and I had a great time listening to podcast, praying, and meditating in the space. Bruce was so wonderful and helpful throughout my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

22 Sept 2021

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

Really nice alternative to staying in a hotel

In the past when visiting Providence we have stayed in a hotel however with Covid, and now a pre-schooler in tow, paying $200+ /night for a hotel with only one room and probably having to pay extra for parking seemed like a really bad idea. This was a really great alternative. Totally affordable and Bruce made everything so easy. He was readily available by phone or e-mail with any questions we had and checking in / checking out was super easy. It was also really great to have a separate bedroom so we could put our son to bed at night and then have a space for us to hang out and watch TV. The kitchen was also very well stocked with everything we needed although with all the great restaurants Providence has to offer we didn't really do much cooking. The highlight for us was the location of this property. The playground across the street is amazing; it's brand new and it was really helpful to have it there as a way to break up our day and get out some energy. If your parenting goals are aligned with ours, namely, wanting to sit for a minute and drink a coffee while your kid is occupied then this is the spot for you, lol. Plenty of benches, plenty of shade, and plenty of engaging play structures. Also if you aren't opposed to walking a few blocks, the proximity to the beautiful Brown campus is also a big plus. Some things to consider if you are going to stay at this property: the apartment is on the third floor (read: lots of stairs). This wasn't a problem for us but I could see this being an issue for people with a younger child who can't do stairs independently (it would be a lot of schlepping). Also, if you or anyone in your party wake up when it's light, there a quite a lot of skylights which, while gorgeous, mean early rising for some. Lastly the bathroom, while well appointed, was quite small so really only one of us could fit in there at a time. And my husband kept hitting his head on the sloped ceiling which caused some grumbling on his part (at 5' 7", this was not a problem for me). Overall if you are looking for a great location in Providence with wonderful hosts, this is definitely a property to consider. We really enjoyed our stay :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021