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Waterfront Home at the River Haven Sanctuary
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16
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Explore the area
Richmond, RI
- Place, Arcadia Wildlife Management Area6 min drive
- Place, University of Rhode Island26 min drive
- Place, Foxwoods Resort Casino33 min drive
- Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 6 (Pool House Bedroom)
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4 (Pool House Bathroom)
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Waterfront Home at the River Haven Sanctuary
Located on a 30 acre, working livestock animal sanctuary, this unique house overlooks Wood River waterfalls and sleeps up to 17, including 13 in the main house (four queens, three twins and a bunk bed) and four additional guests in the pool house (one queen and bunk beds).
The River Haven Sanctuary Guest House features a beautiful in-ground pool surrounded by a perennial garden, a new six person hot tub, four outdoor decks, two living rooms with huge sectionals and flat screens, breakfast and tiki bars, pool house, outdoor shower, picnic gazebo, and an outdoor grill.
Kids (and the young at heart) will enjoy the game room, which includes air hockey and Arcade Classics video game tables. A Peleton bike is also available for guest use in the game room. The pool and pool house area make a great hang-out for teen guests.
Guests are invited to schedule a tour of the River Haven Sanctuary, a 501(c) (3) non-profit animal sanctuary, which is located on-site. Guests can also participate in one of the sanctuary's many animal learning adventures, which include hiking with donkeys, tours and many more. All guests will receive a current listing of sanctuary activities prior to their stay!
Outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy water sports direct from the property. Arcadia Management Area, which is located just across the road, offers more than 14,000 acres of public access woodland. It is a regional mountain biking and hiking mecca. A private trail head on the property leads directly to the park. Golfers can tee-off at Meadow Brook or Richmond Country Club - both are only a 12 minute drive away. Ocean State beaches Misquamicut, Matunek or Charlestown Breachway are a 30 minute drive from the property. The Foxwoods Casino and Resort is also a 30 minute drive away.
Special Disclosure regarding the River Haven Sanctuary: The River Haven Guest House is situated adjacent to the sanctuary farm. Resident animals, which can be seen and heard at a distance from the guesthouse property, include donkeys, goats, chickens, horses, pigs, rabbits, geese and dogs. A separate caretakers cottage and a barn are also situated on the grounds. The caretaker's cottage and barn are not included in this rental. No feeding of the animals is permitted.
Please note that linens and towels are not included. For linens rental, we recommend contacting http://www.vacationhouselinens.com.
The River Haven Sanctuary Guest House features a beautiful in-ground pool surrounded by a perennial garden, a new six person hot tub, four outdoor decks, two living rooms with huge sectionals and flat screens, breakfast and tiki bars, pool house, outdoor shower, picnic gazebo, and an outdoor grill.
Kids (and the young at heart) will enjoy the game room, which includes air hockey and Arcade Classics video game tables. A Peleton bike is also available for guest use in the game room. The pool and pool house area make a great hang-out for teen guests.
Guests are invited to schedule a tour of the River Haven Sanctuary, a 501(c) (3) non-profit animal sanctuary, which is located on-site. Guests can also participate in one of the sanctuary's many animal learning adventures, which include hiking with donkeys, tours and many more. All guests will receive a current listing of sanctuary activities prior to their stay!
Outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy water sports direct from the property. Arcadia Management Area, which is located just across the road, offers more than 14,000 acres of public access woodland. It is a regional mountain biking and hiking mecca. A private trail head on the property leads directly to the park. Golfers can tee-off at Meadow Brook or Richmond Country Club - both are only a 12 minute drive away. Ocean State beaches Misquamicut, Matunek or Charlestown Breachway are a 30 minute drive from the property. The Foxwoods Casino and Resort is also a 30 minute drive away.
Special Disclosure regarding the River Haven Sanctuary: The River Haven Guest House is situated adjacent to the sanctuary farm. Resident animals, which can be seen and heard at a distance from the guesthouse property, include donkeys, goats, chickens, horses, pigs, rabbits, geese and dogs. A separate caretakers cottage and a barn are also situated on the grounds. The caretaker's cottage and barn are not included in this rental. No feeding of the animals is permitted.
Please note that linens and towels are not included. For linens rental, we recommend contacting http://www.vacationhouselinens.com.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Upon checkout please be sure to remove all food from the refridgerator and freezer.
Upon check out please place all trash from the bathrooms and kitchen in the dumpster located in the parking area.
If you have rented linens, please return them to the bags and place them in the entranceway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number RE.05072-STR, 12/22/2025
About the area
Hope Valley
Located in Richmond, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yawgoog Heritage Center and Courthouse Center Stage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadowbrook Golf Course and Richmond Country Club. Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park and Fantastic Umbrella Factory are also worth visiting.
Richmond, RI
What's nearby
- Arcadia Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
- University of Rhode Island - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
- Foxwoods Resort Casino - 33 min drive - 39.1 km
- Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - 33 min drive - 39.1 km
- Narragansett Beach - 38 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Dan's Place - 14 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 14 min drive
- Dunkin' - 7 min drive
- Cornerstone Pub - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Hunsinger
Jeff and Lucy run the River Haven Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization. Their mission is to care for rescued livestock animals with the utmost respect and empathy and to inspire others through education and outreach. They enjoy connecting visitors and guests to resident animals and the land they steward.
Prior to founding the River Haven Sanctuary, Jeff worked as a real estate developer and construction supervisor. From 1999 to 2018, he owned and operated Hunsinger Development Corporation, a real estate development firm in Boston, MA. Jeff started his professional career seven years prior as a corporate and securities lawyer.
Lucy worked as a high school special educator with 20 years of service in both private and public education. She draws on her interest in behavior analysis and constructional design for learning to create educational experiences for human visitors to the sanctuary and to optimize enrichment and management practices for animal residents.
Jeff and Lucy enjoy hosting guests at the properties on the sanctuary grounds as it fulfills their mission of connecting people with rescued animals. They particularly enjoy conducting tours and animal adventure activities for guests.
Prior to founding the River Haven Sanctuary, Jeff worked as a real estate developer and construction supervisor. From 1999 to 2018, he owned and operated Hunsinger Development Corporation, a real estate development firm in Boston, MA. Jeff started his professional career seven years prior as a corporate and securities lawyer.
Lucy worked as a high school special educator with 20 years of service in both private and public education. She draws on her interest in behavior analysis and constructional design for learning to create educational experiences for human visitors to the sanctuary and to optimize enrichment and management practices for animal residents.
Jeff and Lucy enjoy hosting guests at the properties on the sanctuary grounds as it fulfills their mission of connecting people with rescued animals. They particularly enjoy conducting tours and animal adventure activities for guests.
Why they chose this property
The River Haven Sanctuary, Guesthouse and Giddyup Getaway are located on 30 acres bordered by the Wood River in Hope Valley, RI. The property is surrounded by the Arcadia State Management Area - 14, 000 acres of wilderness accessible directly from the property. Jeff and Lucy are honored to serve as stewards of the land and animals and to be able to share both with guests.
What makes this property unique
The River Haven Guesthouse and Giddyup Getaway are lovingly restored and well-appointed properties that allow guests to connect with nature, support animals in need and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Languages:
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