Apartment

East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown

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A patio with stone tiles, a wooden pergola, and outdoor furniture.
A narrow driveway with a stone wall on one side and a wooden fence on the other, leading to a residential area with houses and parked cars.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and decorative items.
A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, a red rug, and a black washing machine.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted dreamcatcher, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Brown University

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Providence, RI
  • Place, Brown Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Brown University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Brown University Bookstore
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Providence

Blackstone, a neighbourhood in Providence, is home to this apartment. Providence Place Mall and Thayer Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roger Williams Park Zoo and Lincoln Woods State Park. Check out an event or a game at Amica Mutual Pavilion, and consider making time for Providence Performing Arts Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Providence, RI

What's nearby

  • Brown Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brown University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brown University Bookstore - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Johnson and Wales University - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Rhode Island School of Design - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 4 min drive
  • Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪East Side Pockets - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Pizza - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Side , 5 Minutes to Brown , RISD, Downtown located?

Located in Blackstone, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Thayer Street and Brown University. Brown Stadium and Avon Cinema are also within 15 minutes. Providence Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The environment and location are excellent. The price is reasonable, the host is considerable and nice. We would like to reserve the apartment again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy toWalk to different areas, Parkin is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great first floor apparment with own entrance. 2 Comfortable beds and large kitchen/living area. Great place to stay in town! Lots of natural light!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and space

Nice, convenient, and love the restaurants down from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

Really enjoyed staying in Blackstone. The property could benefit from some furnishing updates and a coat of paint. Lodging was very suitable for a long term stay by a couple of retirees and their small dog.
Stayed 43 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy. WiFi was good, owner was very responsive and quick to respond. Beds were very comfortable also. Within walking dis to restaurant. Would definitely stay again if we go back Providence.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

The bed was comfortable and the shower was great. We ate out all our meals, so we did not use the kitchen except for coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts

We found the apartment to be clean and well equipped. It has ample parking and a welcoming yard. It is well located. The host is very responsive to texts. We would rent again
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location !

Perfect place for a weekend for myself, daughter, her partner and two dogs. The backyard is a bit scuffy, but the dogs did not mind. The apartment was comfortable and decently equipped, and the location was ideal for exploring the city. Van made it all easy from start to finish- thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was close to other family living in town. Photos appear accurate although a little outdated when we stayed (needs a little tlc) We only used it for sleeping and breakfasts so I can’t comment on being there all day and what restaurants are close by. Stove needs some cleaning and shower needs better slip prevention (mat or newer strips). There is street noise if staying in the rooms adjacent to the street so if you’re a light sleeper it may be uncomfortable. However it met our needs for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

2 bed house

The location was close to Thayer st and Brown’s campus. Needs a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs some TLC

Excellent location and quieter than anticipated. Musty odor was a bummer, the shower needs repair and bathroom could use a deep cleaning. Plenty of parking and close to Whole Foods and pizza.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
The new shower system just have installed couple of month ago so not sure what I should repair. Thank you for your review and will take a deep attention for other guest stay …..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, clean and cozy

My wife, dog and I stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday. The apartment was well appointed with kitchen appliances and implements, and linens. The apartment was very close to our daughter’s apartment and to the Brown campus. Great walking neighborhood and close (within a mile) to several restaurants, CVS, coffee shops, etc. The owner was very responsive to messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review .and being great guest so far . Will be very happy to have your family again Richard
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house was clean, neat, beds comfy. GOOD Host. Great location, close to many things and easy to get to others. The Host, Van, is AWESOME. Quick to return texts, helpful. The grounds could use some attention (we may have been there too early in May) for the grounds to have their "Spring mow and weed".So fun to see the Baby Bunnies hopping thru the yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adequate accommodations, nothing fancy.

Good location. Met our needs, though not somewhere we’d want to stay beyond a few days. A bit dark, being on the bottom floor. Nice to be able to sit outside under the arbor on the one sunny day we were there. Van was responsive and helpful. Towels and kitchen equipment could be upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice location near everything in Providence

Owner was gracious and accommodating. Place was spacious, clean with comfortable beds except for 5th person. Says sleeps 5 and expected a pull out bed, but the bed was the couch with linens supplied. (comfortable but not a 5th bed) Plenty of room to support this in the unit. Location is awesome to walk to Thayer street and Brown university. Perfect for a graduation or to attend academic athletic events at the college.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Cathy, thank for your kind review. I have been change the description from 5 to 4 guest To make sure other guest won’t have issue on sleep on 5. However we didn’t charge any extra- guest after 4 and have thought that it’s a flexibility and support for any family who want to pay less and stay short time during hight season of RISd and Brown graduation.... thank you again for your stay here and keep my place very clean .
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Just okay

The location was good, close to Brown University and restaurants. The host seems nice (allowing us to check out late) and responsive. However, the place and furniture are older than in the pictures. The key to unlock the doors was tricky to use. The worst of all was the sighting of a mouse on two occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Very nice accomodations. Clean and warm. Beds were very comfortable. Place for plenty of vehicles in the yard. Come spring and summer the yard must be beautiful. Close to many food locations as well as stores and transportation. Admittedly didn't spend much time at the apartment but it was a great stay. Owner was very available when needed. Texted back almost immediately. As for the area, very quiet neighborhood. Saturday morning there wasn't a sole on the street and Absolutely no traffic. Beware however, the area is loaded with speed cameras! All in all very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good, Needs some TLC

The hosts were very responsive, the location was very good, the rental was well stocked (soaps, towels, paper products, spices & coffee) and the mattresses were good. That being said, this unit was not the one in the photos and needs some updating. Our biggest concerns were the windows would not close or lock properly and doors were not secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
We have 3 units different in same building both 2 bedrooms . Theresa looked at other unit and booked this one after I let’s her know that she can set up the extra air mattress for her kids with the king bed room . She even not looked at the photo of this unit when she booked and though all units have the same photos….. So We apologized for misunderstanding. Each unit has same quality of furniture but different layout . all door have deadbolt and windows secured as we put SECURITY on the TOP of everything else . Than again for tour stay and hopefully all guest read all the other reviews after hers .
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice Apartment but needs some updating/repair

Overall the apartment was nice and clean and served its purpose for a place to stay for a few days. The house is on a busy street and there is alot of road construction currently- Not the most quiet especially at night- the owners are kind and pleasant and try to accomodate and answer questions- there are some minor repairs needed within the apartment and the outside of the house could definitely use some new paint and sprucing up.. Again, if you need a convenient decent place to stay for a few days this is a great option
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank Barbara for review . I m sorry for inconvenience by the construction. That currently happened for only a couple of day . And we come back to quiet again .... Thank you very much for your staying with us .
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Decent Stay, but With Some Unpleasant Surprises”

The house has several shortcomings. It was generally clean, but there were a few concerning details. For example, in the second bedroom, there were what looked like blood stains on the bed. In the living room, the sofa had a cigarette burn that had been covered with a sheet, which honestly didn’t smell fresh. While the rest of the towels and linens appeared clean, they didn’t smell freshly laundered.There are also things you only find out after arrival—for instance, the front street access is blocked, and the main entrance is actually through the back of the house, which has a small, somewhat neglected garden.Overall, the house isn’t terrible, but for what it is, the price feels a bit high. Cleanliness should be a basic standard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place, clean, all amenities supplied near some cool restaurants. Would definitely book there again. Host was very friendly., easy to communicate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good neighborhood

Very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Providence family meet up

Great location and exactly what we needed. Brought our miniature dachshund and so happy they could accommodate that. Highly recommend the place!!! Easy check in and check out process as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Providence residential stay

Visiting my niece and new baby was very convenient and quiet. Love this area and Van was instantly responsive and accommodating. I will go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank Franza for your stay . Happy to see you again . Stay warm …..
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