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Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass

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Una casa junto a un lago con un muelle.
Un puerto deportivo con barcos amarrados, rodeado de casas y vegetación.
Un letrero deteriorado con las palabras "Quitan" y "PRIVADO" que indica una propiedad privada.
Un sendero de grava que serpentea por un área boscosa con densa vegetación a ambos lados.
Un sendero de grava bordeado por abundante vegetación, que lleva a un punto distante.

Opiniones

10 de 10, Muy elegida
Una de las propiedades con mejor puntuación de la zona

Aspectos destacados

  • Diviértete en familia
    A las familias les encanta.
  • Ubicación céntrica
    Aprovecha la cercanía a los lugares que necesites gracias a una ubicación práctica.
3 habitaciones2+ baños6 personas

Servicios principales

  • Estacionamiento en la propiedad disponible
  • Cocina
  • Lavadora
  • Asador
  • Deck o patio
  • Wifi gratis

Explora la zona

Ver en el mapa
Charlestown, RI
  • Place, Fantastic Umbrella Factory
    ‪5 min en auto‬
  • Place, Ninigret Park
    ‪6 min en auto‬
  • Place, Refugio Nacional de Vida Salvaje Ninigret
    ‪6 min en auto‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪48 min en auto‬

Dónde vas a dormir

3 habitaciones (para 6 personas)

2 baños, 1 medio baño

Baño 1

Excusado

Baño 2

Tina o regadera · Excusado

Baño 3

Excusado · Solo regadera

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cobertizo o lanai
Cocina
Área de comedor independiente
Jardín

Información de la propiedad

Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass

'Quitan' is available only for Saturday to Saturday rentals, in weekly increments, for a maximum of six guests to be named on the rental contract . Parties and events of any type or size including additional persons are not permitted. Pets are not allowed.

“Quitan” is a waterfront private home located on a four-acre family compound of three homes with direct frontage and a private dock on Ninigret Pond. Built in 1874, this house was the original Nye farmhouse for the property that now encompasses the Tockwotten Cove and Pond Shore summer communities. The house has remained in the same family for the past hundred years and is offered selectively for short-term summer rental. The other two dwellings on the compound are not available for rent.

The first floor of the house consists of a large living room, formal dining room, kitchen with waterfront deck, sunroom with a fireplace, screened porch and half-bath with washer and dryer. On the second floor are three bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom has the bath en-suite as well as a large, private sundeck. All rooms have unobstructed views of Ninigret Pond, the barrier beach and the Atlantic Ocean with Block Island beyond.

Because the house has been maintained by one family as its summer residence for many years, its charm, amenities and decoration are much more than a step above the typical summer rental. The home is furnished in an eclectic and comfortable style with a combination of antiques, wicker, art and artifacts that will delight and interest you. While all modern amenities are provided, this special house maintains the feel of simple, gracious living that characterized the summer colonies of an earlier time. The grounds of Quitan include extensive perennial gardens, roses and flowering shrubs surrounding the house and the broad, well-maintained lawns.

The compound's private dock provides easy access to Ninigret Pond, East Beach and the Breachway where water-based activities such as clamming, fishing, swimming and water skiing abound. A pass for unlimited beach access and free parking is also provided with the rental. The convenient location of the house and of Charlestown provides easy access to the area’s many fine restaurants, Newport attractions, Block Island, Mystic Seaport and the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos.

At Quitan, we allow a maximum of six overnight guests including children. All overnight members of the rental party must be named in the rental agreement. Parties and pets are not allowed on the premises and smoking is allowed only outdoors.

You will be greeted by the owner on your day of arrival. We will give you the keys and beach pass and after orientating you to the property and answering any questions you might have, we will leave you to enjoy your private family vacation. We are readily available throughout your stay to provide whatever assistance you may require. We have a greater vested interest than a 9 to 5 management company handling many properties and are committed to providing you with a superior vacation experience.

The house has been professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and should be left in as-found condition with the exception of vacuuming, dusting and thorough cleaning of kitchen and bath.
All trash should be put out by you for Saturday morning pick-up, the dishwasher should be run and emptied, all items should be returned to their original location and all of your personal effects removed.

A cleaning fee of $125 is added to each rental and is due with your final payment. A Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax of 7% and Short-term Entire Dwelling Rental Tax of 5% and a Local Hotel Tax of 2% (total of 14% tax) on the basic rental amount, cleaning fee and Vrbo booking fee is collected in accordance with state law. We will notify Homeaway/VRBO to release credit card hold for damages within two days of your departure provided there are no damages whose cost to repair cannot be ascertained. It is our objective that there be no damages for us to repair or need to assess charges against our guests.

Per local custom, guests provide their own bed linens and towels. The primary bedroom has a queen-sized bed, private sundeck and en suite bath. The second bedroom has a pair of twin beds and the third bedroom has a double bed. The second and third bedrooms share an upstairs hall bath. Blankets, pillows and all household items necessary for a comfortable stay are provided.

OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE:
* Beach Pass for Charlestown Beach and Blue Shutters/East Beach
* Gas Grille
* Wireless Internet, Cable TV, Unlimited local and long-distance calls within US.
* TV/DVD
* Stereo/CD
* Washer and Dryer
* Beach Chairs, Coolers


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Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 14:00
Hora límite del check-out: 10:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas
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Fumar

No se permite fumar
The renter is required to execute our standard rental agreement, tailored with their dates, mailing address, contact info and names of max of guests.

Información importante

Información importante

Número de registro de propiedad: 10/19/2026, RE.00256-STR
No. de propiedad: 218959vb
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.

Información de la zona

Charlestown

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra a orillas del agua de Charlestown. La belleza natural de la zona puede apreciarse en Playa de Narragansett y Playa estatal Misquamicut. También vale la pena conocer Fantastic Umbrella Factory y Observatorio Frosty Drew. En la zona, puedes practicar actividades como kayaks y snorkel, o disfrutar del aire libre mientras haces paseos a pie o ciclismo en senderos y ciclismo.
Sección del mapa
Charlestown, RI

Qué hay cerca

  • Fantastic Umbrella Factory - A 5 min en auto - 5.0 km
  • Ninigret Park - A 6 min en auto - 5.3 km
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Salvaje Ninigret - A 6 min en auto - 6.4 km
  • Burlingame State Park - A 7 min en auto - 6.0 km
  • Playa Charlestown Town Beach - A 10 min en auto - 7.1 km

Medios de transporte

  • Estación de tren de Kingston - 20 min en auto
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 19 min en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Charlestown Rathskeller - ‬A 13 min en auto
  • ‪Ocean Mist - ‬A 13 min en auto
  • ‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬A 12 min en auto
  • ‪The Cove - ‬A 4 min en auto
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬A 20 min a pie

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass?

Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 14:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass?

El check-out es a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Classic Waterfront Summer Home with Dock & Beach Pass?

Esta casa de vacaciones a orillas del agua queda a 4 km (2.5 mi) de Fantastic Umbrella Factory, y a menos de 10 km (6 mi) de Playa Charlestown Town Beach y Playa East. Burlingame State Park y Observatorio Frosty Drew también se encuentran a 10 km (6 mi).

Opiniones

10

Excepcional

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 41 de 43 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 0 de 43 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 2 de 43 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 43 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 43 opiniones

9.8/10

Limpieza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicación

10/10

Ubicación

10/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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we would like to do it again next year
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2026
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Quitan was such a wonderful place to stay. We had an old New England summer for the week. There was space for everyone in our group to find quiet. The kitchen was just right with everything you need. Multiple outdoor spaces and a dock. It was nice to be able to leave the windows open and hear the seagulls. Very comfortable and fun.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 17 ago. 2026
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your family vacation at Quitan. We do our best to maintain the quintessential elements of our classic New England summer home while introducing amenities and comfortable spaces that our guests expect and enjoy. Thank you for your stay and we hope that you might visit us again. Gratefully, Barry
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Sitting on the screened porch in the wicker chairs watching weather and birds!! So many birds! And boats - my favorite place to be.
Se hospedó 14 noches en julio de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 2 ago. 2026
Hi Pat, We are so pleased that you enjoyed yet another stay on Tockwotten Cove knowing that the views and the birds rekindled fond childhood memories as you quietly observed an important birthday milestone! We are thankful for your stay and happy that Quitan continues to be a place where summer memories are made. Happy Birthday and many returns of the day! Sincerely, Barry, Whit, Quay and Bill (and, of course, the birds!)
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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This house worked out well for my family, with lots of comfortable spaces for everyone. We felt right at home among all the family memorabilia. We loved having access to the pond so we could get out easily on our kayaks. The kitchen is well stocked. I was a bit surprised that soap was not provided but that was easily remedied. Fans in all the bedrooms kept us comfortable at night but if the weather was hotter we would have had trouble sleeping. Overall we had a great week.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 5 sep. 2026
We are so pleased that you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at "Quitan" and that easy access from the dock allowed you to explore beautiful Ninigret Pond. Thank you for your stay and for your good care of our home. We hope that your family might visit us again in the future.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Our stay at “Quitan” was wonderful! The property is so charming. Getting to sit out on the screened in porch was one of our favorite things to do. Enjoyed looking at the water, so relaxing. The husband’s really liked fishing off the dock. The house brings with it a feeling of nostalgia, like being at grandma’s house in the country when you were little. We loved the beautiful antique furniture, vintage finds, and a plethora of wonderful artwork/memorabilia. We had all the amenities that we needed for a comfortable stay. We were there the first week of September, and a few days became unseasonably warm, but although there is no air conditioning in the home, we were comfortable with the fans that were provided. Just a heads up for anyone who has difficulty with stairs (bad knees etc.) the stairs that lead to all three bedrooms, since all are on the upper level, are quite steep. The heavy luggage was pretty rough on our poor ol’ husbands, but they managed. Not a deal breaker for us to not rent the property again, but would definitely pack lighter next time though, lol. Barry and Quay were very attentive and only a phone call away should any questions arise. Things of interest Newport with its mansions is a must see. We loved touring the Marble House Mansion. The Breakers Mansion tour unfortunately was sold out on that day. A trip to Mystic Connecticut since it’s close. All restaurant choices were delicious-Hungry Haven,Cap’n Jacks, Champlin’s. Loved RI! Entire trip-5 stars!!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 18 sep. 2026
Thank you for your stay and 10/10 review but particularly, thank you for your time in posting such a comprehensive review that, I am sure, will be helpful to other travelers. I know that your vacation travel by air presented additional effort and expense for you so I am very pleased that Quitan, our personal service and our beautiful smallest state of Rhode Island did not disappoint. While you had a very busy week sightseeing and sampling a few of the local restaurants, there is so much more to see and, I hope, that you might choose to visit us again. Thank you for being such fine and considerate guests. Best wishes to you, Barry, Quay (and the rest of the Quitan family and staff)
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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We loved our vacation at Quitan.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 17 ago. 2025
It is certainly nice for us to hear that you loved your stay and especially, that you shared a picture of the long row of smiles! We appreciate your decision to vacation at Quitan, your careful care of our home and hope to welcome you again if your travels bring you back to Rhode Island!
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Cozy cottage

very relaxing with an enchanting atmosphere
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 6 ago. 2025
Thanks so much for your five-star review. We are glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your second stay at Quitan. We hope to see you again next season. Barry
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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This was our 4th year in a row staying at this wonderful, unique property! As in previous years everything was in good working order, the rental process was smooth and our host Barry was always available as needed. And the view is so charming!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 10 ago. 2025
Jim, We were so pleased that you and your family had another enjoyable vacation at Quitan. It is very rewarding to hear, as hosts, that our efforts throughout the year to provide an attractive and comfortable home and a positive guest service experience are noticed and appreciated. Thank you! Barry
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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This is a beautiful home and property and a great location! With access to the pond we rented a pontoon and paddleboards giving us lots to do without going anywhere. But we also enjoyed going to the area beaches and towns! It was perfect!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 22 jul. 2025
We are so pleased to hear that you had a "perfect" stay. It's particularly rewarding for us when our guests have traveled a distance for their vacation and we have the opportunity to share the rare beauty of New England. Thank you for your visit and review. We hope that you might choose to visit us again for a future family trip.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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A gem of a property located on beautiful Ninigret pond. A beautiful private home where you can relax all day with a good book yet so close to everything that this fantastic area has to offer. We kayaked on the pond and enjoyed many evenings on the screened porch listening to the sounds of nature. Overall we enjoyed a very nice week at “Quitan”.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 26 ago. 2025
It is always rewarding to hear that our guests found Quitan to be a perfect and relaxing home base to enjoy beautiful Ninigret Pond while experiencing the many fun activities that the area has to offer. Throughout the off-season, we work continually to beautify the property and to add amenities and updates that will make the guest experience even better. We appreciate your stay and hope to welcome you again. Barry (owner/manager)
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Loved the house...great views!

Wonderful house!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 24 jul. 2022
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your stay at "Quitan." We were glad to hear that you found the house to be "your best ever" in many years of New England vacation rentals. We are also pleased that you took full advantage of our beautiful beaches, fine restaurants and attractions in the nearby towns of Newport, Watch Hill and Narragansett. We also appreciate your taking such good care of our home and hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again. Sincerely, Barry and Whit, Quay, Bill
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Amazing house and property!

This was our second summer staying at Quitan and we had a wonderful time. The waterfront house is a historic gem and the private gardens throughout the property are stunning. We love that it has a dock and have rented kayaks to enjoy the salt pond. This is a very unique and special property. We hope to return!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 27 jul. 2025
Nancy and John, Thank you very much for your stay and for your time in posting a review. We are very pleased that you had another fun-filled vacation at Quitan and to hear that you enjoyed the upgrades and changes that we made since last year. While our rental season is short our care of the house and grounds, and of our summer guests, is year-round labor of love. Best wishes for the rest of the summer and coming year and we hope to welcome you again next season. Sincerely, Barry and Whit; Quay, and Bill
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Another wonderful week on Ninigret Pond

This was our second stay and we loved it every bit as the first. This house is such a treasure and the location is just perfect! We had a wonderful week of kayaking and paddle boarding on the pond and enjoyed afternoons at the beach. It is a special place!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 28 ago. 2022
Dear Katy, We are very happy to hear that your second visit to Quitan did not disappoint. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests. We thank you for your stay and careful care of our home and hope that you might decide to return again to introduce the experience to your new grandson! Congratulations! Best wishes, Barry, Whit, Quay and Bill
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Summer Getaway

Water views out every window, ultimate privacy and tranquility. This is a truly special place and each time I visit I never want to leave.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 31 ago. 2020
Dear Sarah and Pete, We are so pleased that you had another relaxing vacation at "Quitan" this summer and that you took full advantage of easy access to Ninigret Pond and the beach with a rented boat. I am glad that you had good luck fishing and that the herb garden we added this year was used in flavorful and inventive cooking and grilling at home. We appreciate your stay look forward to welcoming you again. Barry, Whit and Quay
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Another wonderful week!

Thank you for another wonderful week! Quitan is just such a truly special place. We loved kayaking on Ninigret pond, sitting on the screened porch, sunning on the terrace, and spending afternoons at the beach. It was a perfect summer vacation!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 28 ago. 2023
Dear Katy and Robert, We are all so pleased to hear that you had another enjoyable stay at Quitan. Your description sounds like fun to me! We are very appreciative of your continued patronage and hope to welcome you again for another vacation. Best wishes, Barry and Whit; Quay; and Bill
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Lovely little vacation getaway!

We just spent the most lovely week at Quitan for our family vacation! The house is clean and cozy, with so many great little spots to hang out and read a good book. Our week flew by as we enjoyed relaxing on the property, hanging out at the beach, riding our bikes around town and cruising our boat on the salt ponds. Our hosts were very gracious and attentive, and it felt like we were staying at the home of family or good friends. We had the most wonderful time during our stay and look forward to returning again soon! to returning again soon!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 9 sep. 2024
Good morning, Jenny, Todd and Beau, We are so pleased to hear of the wonderful time that you had during your vacation at Quitan. You certainly packed many summer activities, as well as rest, into your stay. While we work hard to make the house and grounds as comfortable and appealing as possible and provide a pass for beach parking, we also encourage our guests, like you, to bring or rent boats, kayaks or bikes. Being able to get out on the water from your private dock for exploring, fishing, clamming or accessing secluded beach spots, brings the vacation to a whole different level. Thank you for your stay, your review and for taking such good care of our home. We hope to welcome you again for a future vacation. Sincerely, Barry
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Fabulous!

This was our first time staying at Quitan and we loved every minute of our 2 week stay. The house is nestled by the water on a very private lot. It was quaint & charming with spectacular views from every room! The private dock made exploring Ninigret Pond so easy. Wish we'd discovered this special property years ago!
Se hospedó 14 noches en julio de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 2 ago. 2020
It is gratifying for us to hear that another family has so thoroughly enjoyed their stay at our home. We put a great deal of personal effort into our guest service as well as preparation of the house and grounds for arrival of summer visitors. We hope to have the privilege of welcoming you again in the future. Sincerely, Barry, Whit and Quay
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Calm By The Sea

This year was our second stay at Quitan, and we enjoyed it just as much as our initial visit! We really appreciated the incredible sense of calm provided by the outside views: the small boats in the adjacent cove, the barrier beach in the distance, the open sky, the lovely neighboring homes, and all the lush greenery and flowers surrounding the house and property. We had a couple “non-beach days” but were more than happy to spend our time soaking in the views from the porch and decks!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 sep. 2023
Dear Jim and Pam, We're glad to hear that you had a relaxing stay and that the views and gardens provided you with solace even on the "non-beach days." We enjoy our work on the grounds and gardens and are happy to share that aspect of the property with our guests. We also thank you for your early booking for next summer and will be using the time until we greet you again to maintain and improve upon "Quitan." Best wishes to you and your family for the coming year. Sincerely, Barry and Whit, Quay, and Bill
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Lovely location

Very nice location on Ninigret Pond. 10-20 minute drives to nearby ocean beaches. House is nicely laid out. Several places to sit, read and relax - backyard by the pond, screened porch, living room, "Florida room", upper deck. House is old, well kept up but still needs some attention. We would have liked more lighting, and more kitchen staples and supplies (more than one dish towel). All in all, we really enjoyed our stay.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 15 ago. 2021
Dear Ann, Thank you for your stay and for your time in posting a review. We are glad that you enjoyed the pond, beaches and your vacation at Quitan overall. Nevertheless,, I would like to address two points about your commentary. First, there were eight additional dish/kitchen towels in the kitchen drawer with the garbage bags and wraps. When you said there were none, I assumed that a prior guest had inadvertently laundered them and taken them home with their own things. However, they are still in the drawer, washed, folded and ready for guest use. We'll point out their presence to guests in the future. Since you missed them, others may too. Second, we have reduced the furnishing of "kitchen staples" over the years and especially since COVID-19 as we have tried to minimize common-touch items. Generally, thirty years of rentals in Rhode Island and the Virgin Islands have taught us that most guests don't want to use opened food products such as oils, vinegars, ketchup, mustards, flour, sugar, etc. and have preferred to bring or buy locally the specific products that they use and like. I have also reduced the supply of dried spices but still leave basil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper as well as a few baking spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. They take up little space and guests can use them, or not. Last year, we also added, for guest use, a cutting garden of fresh herbs including oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon, chives, parsley and mint with the thought that guests could harvest directly from nature a few staples for their cooking needs. Thank you again for helping us in our efforts to understand and provide the features and amenities that are important to our guests. Best wishes, Barry
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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What a special place!

We had the most wonderful week at Quitan in Charlestown. It is such a lovely home in the most beautiful setting! It reminded me of my grandmother's summer home and brought back such memories! The house was immaculate, and full of history, great books, music, and lots of entertainment for rainy days. The location on the pond was perfect for lots of kayaking and paddleboarding, and it is a quick drive to beautiful beaches as well. The screened-in porch was a favorite spot for watching sunrises, sunsets, and lots of birds! Barry was so responsive and a wonderful host. We will definitely return!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 28 sep. 2021
Good afternoon, Katy, Thank you for your time in posting a review of your stay. Your enjoyment of the house, amenities and local offerings is very rewarding for us to hear. We are also grateful that you have already booked for next summer and that we will have the honor to greet you once again. It is also an opportunity for us to exceed your high expectations and we are already at work to make that happen! Until next summer, we wish you and your family all good things! Barry
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10/10 Excelente

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Beautiful!

This was such a quaint, beautiful, and unique cottage! We loved looking at all of the antique items throughout the house. The owners were very informative and helpful, and the house was equipped with everything we needed. The view was spectacular and peaceful from the many outdoor seating areas. My children loved looking for shooting stars each night on the upper deck off the master bedroom! The screened in porch was perfect for enjoying our morning coffee. The location was great-right in the middle of all the many different beautiful beaches. My family and I had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay and hope to return next summer!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 4 sep. 2022
Good morning, Kristin, A unique experience that provides fun, beauty and relaxation is the reason that we all take vacations. I am happy that your stay at Quitan was able to provide those things to you and your family. We greatly appreciate your stay and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again next summer. Sincerely, Barry
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10/10 Excelente

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Year 3 at Quitan!

My family has now enjoyed a week at Quitan for 3 consecutive years, and the house's charm and breathtaking views never get old. This year I want to give a big thank you to Barry, our host, who is seemingly available 24/7 to handle questions. Barry was a huge help when, on our last full day, we needed to get a flat tire repaired on one of our cars. Within minutes, Barry told us of a nearby tire shop, and we had the car up and running again within 3-4 hours. True Yankee hospitality!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 27 ago. 2024
Dear Jim and Pam, And for a third year, we were honored to have your family as our guests! I'm glad that the experience continues to bring you the same pleasure in Year 3 as it did in Year 1. We work throughout the year to keep things as good or make them better for you, our summer guests. I was happy to do some legwork to get you back on the road last Friday and to hear that you still managed to have nearly a full beach day as you contemplated your return home. Our thanks, as always, for your stay and if you decide upon a Year 4 with us, we will do our best to make it the best yet. Warm regards, Barry
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6/10 Aceptable

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Our Vacation

Upon arriving at this cottage one gets the sense of family history and pride. The artifacts that surround the interior of the house are interesting and very personal to the owners. Although the home has some necessary updates it also has several issues. For example, lack of air conditioning, and wallpaper and shower doors that need to be replaced. The views from the decks were beautiful and the quiet atmosphere was welcome.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 8 ago. 2022
Good afternoon, Jay and JoAnn, Thank you for your stay and for leaving the house in such tidy condition on your departure. We are always thankful for that consideration. I was happy to hear that you appreciated the history of the house, the beautiful views, the many updates and the quiet privacy of the property. However, considering the personal effort that we put into the maintenance of the property and service to our guests, it is very disheartening to receive such a low rating. Unfortunately, your booking of a property without air conditioning, an amenity that we do not advertise or ever imply, coincided with an unprecedented nationwide heat wave. The Vrbo site allows travelers to apply filters to find properties that include the amenities that are most important to them. Air Conditioning is one of the filters that you can select. I am also sorry that you had difficulty with the shower doors. They were tight, clean and rolling freely in their tracks when this season’s first guest arrived three weeks ago and have never been a problem in the past. We are having them checked tomorrow. I stress in the rental agreement, as well as in direct communications with all guests, that they should let us know if there is anything at the house that requires repair or maintenance so we can make things right for them immediately. I did not hear from you during your stay even though we had corresponded directly multiple times on questions you had about the property, the most recent on the day prior to your arrival. I hope that you find a house next year that is perfect for your family. Again, I encourage you to use the filters in the system when doing your search and to review carefully the amenity list that is part of every listing before you book. Sincerely, Barry
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10/10 Excelente

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A trip into old New England

Property was as advertised with a unique historic feel. Great views. Hit a few humid days to start but adjusted to no AC (not unusual for area). Would rent again if visiting the area again. Very quiet and private, nice dock for launching kayaks. Kids enjoyed catching critters around the dock. Good fishing in and outside the pond, we did a charter (dock pick up!) with Capt. Aron Cascone who specializes in the local area and he not only put us on a lot of fish, but showed us how to read, fish, and appreciate the pond and its critters. Nice beaches and breachways nearby for exploring. Don’t forget to bring sheets and towels!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 9 ago. 2021
We are so pleased, Jason, that you and your family had an enjoyable visit to "Quitan" and that the focus of your activities was on the beach, the salt pond and all of the nature and wildlife that they offer. These are the same attributes that have been drawing leisure travelers, including our family, to our area for more than a century. Capt. Cascone was a wonderful find and we are already including his services in recommendations to our guests based upon your experience. While our listing and rental agreement, following the custom of local rental agents and cleaning services, do require guests to bring their own bed linens and towels, we do make an exception for travelers arriving in Rhode Island by air in which case, we furnish sheets, bath towels and beach towels, preparing those linens ourselves outside our contracted services. We thank you again for your stay and for your review and hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again sometime in the future. Best wishes, Barry
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10/10 Excelente

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What we did on our summer vacation...

This is our second year at the house, and we love the views from the porch and decks. It's very quiet and private. We did have very humid weather which made all the clothes and bedding damp. One of my friends fell and broke her arm the second day...in front of Stop & Shop, and had to leave for surgery. That was a bummer! Our only concern, being women, is that the back door gets a lock on it. Thanks for a great week!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 23 jul. 2023
Hi Nancy, We're glad that you had a great and private week in spite of the unfortunate supermarket fall! We hope that your friend will have a speedy recovery. I'm sorry that you had trouble with the door lock. It is an old-style deadbolt lock that has kept our family secure since the 1930's. We will be sure to include instructions on its operation in future orientations. Best to you for the rest of the summer and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Barry

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Anfitrión: Barry Aldrich

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Whit and Barry have been welcoming visitors to their vacation homes in Charlestown, RI and St. Croix, USVI for nearly thirty years. Now retired, Whit, a native of Madison, CT, made his career in interior design, landscape design and antiques. Barry, from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, retired as Contracts VP and Ethics Officer from a major Boston area defense firm in 2004.

Their next chapter brought them to the island of St. Croix where they spent twelve years running a successful vacation villa, Villa la Chatiere, where they welcomed hundreds of guests from around the world, many returning year after year. While on the island, Whit also volunteered at the Botanical Garden and Animal Welfare Center and Barry volunteered as Development Director for a low-cost spay/neuter non-profit.

In 2013, Whit and Barry returned to the mainland where they purchased a historic riverfront home in Gloucester County, Virginia which they work daily to restore while, in their spare time, lending their talents to the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society and continuing to support their feral cat colony on St. Croix.

Aside from their interest in animal welfare, Whit and Barry enjoy historic home restoration, antique collecting, gardening, entertaining and caring for four St. Croix cats and five Virginia cats.

Por qué eligió esta propiedad

Quitan is lovingly maintained and continuously updated to combine seamlessly the best of classic summer cottage living with the modern amenities that their guests will enjoy and require for a perfect family vacation. Whit's experience in design and horticulture provide a beautiful setting for your stay and Barry's experience in contracting and ethics ensure an easy booking and refund process upon which guests can rely. No guest question goes unaddressed and no other owner or manager will go to greater lengths than Whit and Barry to ensure a perfect and personalized stay in Charlestown.

Qué distingue a esta propiedad

A stay at "Quitan" is a unique vacation experience. There are few, if any, available rentals that offer a comparable combination of history, comfort and beauty.

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inglés, francés, alemán

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