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We call it Ponder!

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This is the back of the house, which faces the water.
THIS is why we call it Ponder! Spectacular view of the salt pond!
Large living room with 2 seating areas and open to the sun porch
Second seating area in living room.
Sun room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Westerly, RI
  • Weekapaug Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Misquamicut State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Atlantic Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

We call it Ponder!

Waterfront home with a spectacular view on a 1+ acre lot with a large, manicured lawn and a private foot dock to one of Rhode Island’s famous salt ponds. Ponder, as we fondly refer to it, has a wonderful enclosed porch overlooking Winnapaug Pond with expansive ocean views.

Located within minutes of the Misquamicut and Watch Hill BEACHES (dunes pass to the Misquamicut State Beaches included with rental for all peak-season weeks), with easy access to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and fantastic dining in Westerly, Watch Hill, Stonington, Mystic, and elsewhere. Just 35 minutes to Newport.

There is a public golf course, the Winnapaug Golf Club, located within walking distance, and multiple public tennis courts can be found in the area.
The house has a large living room that opens to the enclosed porch and a combined kitchen/dining room that overlooks the pond.
Four bedrooms:
• Upstairs master bedroom with king and en suite bathroom
• Second upstairs bedroom with single bed
• Downstairs room with two single beds (that can be made into a king bed)
• Downstairs room with full sized bed
Two full baths, one with a shower and one with a bath/shower, and one half bath.

Easily accessible from the Westerly Amtrak station and T F Green Airport in Providence, and just a few minutes from the Westerly State Airport, which provides daily flights to Block Island.


Keywords: ocean view, well-equipped home, convenient to beaches and shopping, private dock

Property manager

Fred Bisbee
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no pets allowed, no parking on lawn, no fireplace.

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number RE.04220-STR, 05/01/2025

About the area

Westerly

Located in Westerly, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Misquamicut State Beach and popular attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport. Water Wizz of Westerly and Ninigret are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Westerly, RI

What's nearby

  • Weekapaug Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Misquamicut State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Atlantic Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • East Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • East Beach Watch Hill - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Westerly Station - 14 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Beaver - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Evie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Haversham - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is We call it Ponder! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at We call it Ponder!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We call it Ponder!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is We call it Ponder! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fenway Beach, Misquamicut State Beach and Weekapaug Beach. Water Wizz of Westerly is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Blissful

Large well equipped home with everything needed for a pleasant stay. The location on the pond was calm and restful with lots of bird activity. Near beaches, good shopping and a variety of good restaurants. Our third stay! Hope to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for a peaceful, cozy home base for your vacation, or a quiet place to work or reflect, or have a bbq with family, this is your place. Minutes from beaches, restaurants, stores, and golf.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Ponder

Great place. Great views. Will be fabulous when dock is rebuilt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

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

Pond

It was a Great Visit !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Amazing property with lots of character

The home brought me back to when I was younger and went to New England beaches with my family. A wonderful unique property and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Love this location

Just had a peaceful, beautiful week. Wonderful location to be near the beach and yet secluded. The house is a gem from another era.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Enjoy Ponder

We enjoyed our stay. Well stocked kitchen. Comfy beds, great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Inside nice. Outside needs work

Dock is not safe to stand on, dive off of, or fish from. Trees and bushes need trimming, house needs paint. Lots of mosquitos
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Perfect spot

It was the perfect spot for our vacation get away. It is close to beaches and grocery stores. The house provided everything needed and comfortable sleeping quarters. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Charming house

Great time Awesome view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Oasis

Ideal spot bordering a quiet pond. Two miles from beaches. Property had two levels with a kitchen on each level. Lots of privacy offered by this configuration.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Hudson, WI

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

Quiet Retreat

This property was just what we needed to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the wedding activities we were involved in. The quiet pond, watching all the various birds, whether on the lawn or indoors, was such a respite. The house had all the modern amenities while also keeping the charm of this 1925 circa home. Our host was very accommodating with our needs, we'd stay again, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

A charming Gem

We so enjoyed our stay at this family cottage on the water. We were 3 couples in the area for the Rhythm and Roots Festival. It was a convenient 13 minutes away. I feel like we were staying in my grandmother's summer home! bathrooms were updated and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could imagine. If we go again next year we hope to rent this cottage again. Thank you Fred!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia k.

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

Ponder is wonderful

This is a wonderful old Weekapaug house. Roomy, nothing fancy, lovely view and owner leaves the house totally stocked from him using it a lot. Will be back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sophia M.

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

Great family vacation spot

My husband, 8 yo son, and I had a great stay. The pass to Dunes Beach was an amazing bonus. Comfortable beds. Love the enclosed porch for relaxing with a magazine and enjoying the view of the pond. Older property, but very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great House

House was clean, well stocked and functional. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H., Saratoga Springs, NY

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

Bring a boat for Quahogs galore.

Our family had an excellent time at this property. As a heads up the bay the house is on is relatively deep so you'll need to bring a canoe or kayak if you intend to do some shell fishing, wading out is not really an option. Once out on the water we quickly found some of the most fruitful shell fishing I've ever experienced around the nearby islands. The clamming and sunset canoe cruises we took will definitely be some of my fondest memories of the year. The view from the house is great as it looks, on a clear day you can see the wind turbines on block island 20 miles away. The main TV having a gamecube with 4 functioning wavebird controllers was also a treat, nothing like relaxing with a game of Mario party with the kids after a long beach day. All in all we had a great week and we hope we can do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Charming house, great location

This house is darling with a wonderful view of the pond. It is quiet and roomy. We loved the property and the charming details in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Ann B.

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

A place to go back to

Really enjoyed the house and the view. Plenty of room and peace. Overall felt very comfortable. Bed was comfy. There were a couple of - things i.e. It would have been helpful to have dishwasher detergent, adult soap in bathroom not kid stuff, the light was out in upstairs shower and TV upstairs if it worked I couldn't figure it out but otherwise everything was terrific. Would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

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

Ponder

Peaceful, beautiful setting...highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

denise b.

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

Great Place on the Beach

I don't want to say too much as I want to keep this gem all to myself! Suffice it to say that there was a little something for everyone here. And off season Westerly is a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

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

Family Vacation

The property was as described in the listing. A great location for what we wanted close to Winnapaug golf course (less than 2 minutes). And close to all the beaches as well. Plenty to do in Westerly even on a ran day whether that’s shopping in Watch Hill or bowling at Ally Katz in downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James v.

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

Well equipped house with spectacular location

We really enjoyed this property for our family. It had everything you could possibly need for an awesome beach trip, including beach gear and linens. The location was perfect - close to watch hill and to the westerly beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramona H.

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

Beautiful private setting on Winnapaug pond

I needed to get away for the weekend and I stayed at this adorable, serene, and very private location in Westerly, on a beautiful pond, with a five-minute drive to the ocean. The home is on large lot surrounded by huge gorgeous maples that provided the perfect seclusuion. I found great comfort in the vintage countertops and cupboards with the old-fashion metal handles as it brought me back to my childhood. Lots of other upgrades added. Beds were clean and super-comfortable. Lots of room to spread out and just relax. Very responsive communication from the owners and their wonderful cleaning crew! I look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Mystic, CT

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

Perfect view!

Comfortable house with a relaxing view! Check in process and communication easy for a property with privacy and a view. Would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fred Bisbee

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Ponder is a jointly owned family home .We all treasure the time that we can spend at Ponder. We have all had wonderful times here, celebrating weddings and birthdays, and just enjoying time with family and friends. Many of us have fond memories of getting our first gold ring on the Watch Hill carousel, or attending concerts and fireworks in the Westerly park. And we all have spent many hours relaxing on the many beautiful sandy beaches available in the area.

Why they chose this property

Some of us were raised in Westerly and have known the area and all it has to offer for our entire lifetimes. Others have come to know it more recently. We all agree that it offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and quiet, as well as lots of activities and things to do for people of all ages.

What makes this property unique

In addition to an amazing location, this house is very comfortable and offers all of the conveniences of home. You can spend your time relaxing and reading on the sun porch, enjoying a cup of coffee on the back steps overlooking the water, or taking advantage of all of the activities that its waterfront location allows. The large grounds provide plenty of space for children to run around and play. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to easily cook and eat in, if you wish. The pass to the Dunes Beach, which comes with the weekly rental, makes it easy for you to park right at the beach.

Languages:

English, French

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