Down By The Bay Cottage

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A room with a view of the sea, furnished with a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a staircase on the left and a window with a view of trees.
A coastal view with a white fence and a body of water.
A two-story house with a front porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Prudence Island, RI
  • Place, Narragansett Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Roger Williams University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Prudence Island, RI

What's nearby

  • Narragansett Bay - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hope Street - 37 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Colt State Park - 39 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum - 39 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Roger Williams University - 40 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 62 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Aidan's Pub - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Foodworks - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Grafik Coffee Co. - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down By The Bay Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Down By The Bay Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Down By The Bay Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down By The Bay Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Down By The Bay Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Narragansett Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hope Street and William Fales House. Bristol Town Beach and Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We’ve stayed at this house multiple times. The view and slow pace of the island have us returning year after year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've been coming to Prudence for 39 years. This house is the best thus far. We loved it. The house has everything you need right down to solar eclipse glasses. We will be back...Thanks!again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four friends had an amazing weekend spent hiking, exploring, and simply enjoying this beautiful home and its gorgeous views! Low-key and relaxing vacation in one of New England’s best kept secrets!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Everything was perfect and just what they described
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place To Stay!

Location was perfect, place was clean and well-stocked. Communication was terrific and overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to relax

We had a great time, we loved our stay here! The house was clean and I thought it was a nice comfy stay for a relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island stay

Love this house! We have family that live on Prudence, this house makes it possible for us to have a comfortable visit and enjoy the island. Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a wonderful stay

This was our third stay at this beautiful home, and just like in the past, we enjoyed every minute. Early morning coffee and reading on the porch, walks to the lighthouse, days spent on the beach, fishing at the T Warf, deer rides and gorgeous sunsets are just a few of our favorite things to do when we visit. We look forward to going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view

The place was beautiful Immaculate and had everything you need. If you enjoy the island life. Thid was exceptional. Can't wait to book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prudence

The house is definitely a sweet spot. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. I’m booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A place to catch your breath

This was our 5th year at Down by the Bay Cottage… feels like home to us. Clean, well equipped, cozy, peaceful, love the view of Narragansett Bay. And, the deer in the backyard. Hoping to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth of July

Very comfortable, clean and had all the amenities that you could possibly need. I have rented before and look forward to continuing renting. Thank you McKnights for renting your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect vacation

Our stay at Down by the Bay made our weeklong vacation on Prudence Island just perfect. The home is immaculately kept, roomy, and has all the amenities we desired. The caretaker was so welcoming. Being so close to bay made lounging on the front deck such a special experience. We’ll be back next year for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

This Prudence Island getaway was exactly what we needed to slow the pace of our busy lives. This peaceful ocean front retreat had everything we needed including ample space inside and out, breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and easy access to the ferry. Tom and Mary were gracious hosts and quick to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The cottage is exactly as pictured simply lovely! If you are looking to take a break from a busy life this is the place for you. Private beach access steps away from the front door or a beautiful backyard to relax in! Bring your food and beverages then breathe and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year staying at this house. It’s absolutely perfect providing everything you could possibly need for a relaxing and fun time on Prudence Island. We enjoy sitting on the front porch watching the sunrise across the bay. It’s the prefect way to start the day. The ferry, store, church, fishing and beaches are within walking distance to the house. We did drive a short distance to other beaches and fishing spots, and also to watch the sunset. This is the perfect spot to rest, relax and recharge!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oceans edge

I love this property, great location, plenty of room, had everything you could want, only exception, no AC and it was a hot humid week, showers need water filters which I recommended, owners are great to deal with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prefect Island Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Down By The Bay Cottage. The spaces are stunning, the use of space, and the attention to detail are amazing. We walked to the light house everyday, sat on the porch and waved to the locals, put togeather two 550 pcs puzzles (no missing pieces); one was from 1982. We read books, cooked meals, and mostly looked out the windows at the Beautiful view. We could not have asked for better lodging while on island. Thanks to the owners and maintenance crew for a wonderful get-a-way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We never left the Island

2 besties for 47 years celebrating our birthdays wanting to escape the world found paradise. We were blessed with great sunny weather and we did sightseeing. But all plans we had to leave for Newport or shopping immediately were cancelled. The cottage is adorable and the beachfront view is outstanding. Thanks to all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

My sister and I drove from Louisiana to celebrate my 50th birthday dream vacation! I’ve always wanted to travel to Rhode Island and when I spotted this place on Prudence Island, I had to go! It was absolutely perfect! We were very comfortable and felt like home! Everyone was friendly and welcomed us as we were family! The island is beautiful! The transit system is on point and the staff is friendly and helpful! We took the ferry to and from the island daily and enjoyed the experience! There is much beauty to explore and we look forward to returning! Much love to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy quiet waterfront cottage during off-season

Prudence Island is a magical place for a couple days of hiking, relaxing, and bird-watching. We (two adults) visited during the off-season, three nights in late March. The house is very comfortable. Baseboard heating was plenty warm. The house was recently renovated, and everything is as advertised. The island has no restaurants or supermarkets, and no tourism industry. Bring all your own food. We loved hiking on the trails; walking along the beach; bird watching; and spotting the seals. We watched spectacular sunrises each morning, and were visited by a large wild rabbit twice. We enjoyed the chance to relax without wi-fi. There is very good cell reception. Communication and check-in all went smoothly. Guests need to bring their own sheets and towels. We already began plotting how to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything You Need for a Relaxing Waterside Stay

The front porch with view of the water is a lovely place to hang out, read or play one of the wide variety of games. The breeze and light from the front porch filters into the living room, where there is a TV hidden in a cabinet, along with DVD's appropriate for adults and for kids of a variety of ages. There are plenty of windows which open and close easily for a nice cross breeze throughout the whole house. The kitchen has plenty of amenities to make it easy to cook and serve on the big dining room table or oversized picnic table out back, and to clean up afterwards. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a tranquil space, with windows on three sides, a nice cross breeze, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean and the twinkling lights on the bridge, as well as dark curtains to shut out the morning light. There are two little rows of books with a strong collection of literature. Poetry lovers are out of luck, unless they want to read essays by Dylan Thomas, but there are quite a few short novels and short story collections to delight any reader of fiction, and there is some interesting non-fiction, too, including info about the Island. My kids were close by across the hall, with a sturdy bunk bed, cross breeze, and a box set of The Lightning Theif. The other bedroom is small but breezy, fit for an adult. The secret bedroom off the porch downstairs is a pleasant, fun space. Plenty of blankets and pillows for all. Washer/Dryer small but easy to use. A quirky house, but quite nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described and in a great location. We had an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our place on Prudence

Our 3rd year renting this sweet cottage… charming, cozy, wonderful location overlooking Narragansett Bay… we love it! Looking forward to seeing you next Fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly beautiful the hosts/owners were so nice and very informative and available for any Ques

Been going to the Island for years! Always with relatives. This house was the next best thing to a family home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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