East Matunuck Ocean / Salt Pond/ Beach Getaway

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Deck with gas fire pit, dining set, and gas grill

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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South Kingstown, RI

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Block Island Ferry
‪15 min drive‬
Scarborough Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

East Matunuck State Beach is a short walk from this fully equipped one bedroom cottage located in the center of everything. Pack up the family and head to the beach for a vacation destination at The Village at Potters Pond! Go for a swim, kayak, paddle board ride or even quahog in the Salt Pond which is just a few steps away from your front door. Grab dinner directly across the street at Captain Jacks or the Matunuck Oyster Bar. Setup your lawn games, relax with friends / family & fire up the grill.

You will have quick easy access to all the ocean attractions in Rhode Island including Block Island, Point Judith, Galilee, Narragansett, etc. This home has a bedroom with a queen bed and two lofts with 2 mattresses for additional sleeping.

Cleaning fee includes linens and blankets which are all washed in high heat after each guest. This vacation area has been accommodating families and travelers for generations. There are limited slips for boats so please inquire with us early if you would like to reserve a slip on our private docks. Fee is only $30 / day. Sorry but pets are not allowed... association rule.

Property manager

Greg Lafontaine

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud noises after 10pm weekdays 11pm weekends

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 10/23/2025, RE.00537-STR

About the area

South Kingstown

Located in South Kingstown, East Matunuck Ocean / Salt Pond/ Beach Getaway is by the sea. The Contemporary Theater Company and Theatre by the Sea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Block Island Ferry and Whaler's Brewing Company. Adventureland and Fantastic Umbrella Factory are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

South Kingstown, RI

What's nearby

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
Block Island Ferry - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
Scarborough Beach - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
Salty Brine State Beach - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
Narragansett Beach - 19 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

Kingston Station - 16 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House - ‬14 min drive
‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪George's Of Galilee - ‬16 min drive
‪Ocean Mist - ‬8 min drive
‪Champlin's Seafood - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Matunuck Ocean / Salt Pond/ Beach Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Matunuck Ocean / Salt Pond/ Beach Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Matunuck Ocean / Salt Pond/ Beach Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

18 Aug 2024

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

Day in Block Island

This is such a cute beach cottage! We enjoyed our stay (even though we wish it were longer). Greg provided thorough instructions for everything on the property (TV, AC units, etc.). We will definitely be looking to book here again! Thank you Greg for being an awesome host:)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen R.

19 Aug 2024

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

Nice place to stay

Only comment is that the ceiling height in the loft is only like 3 and a half feet! not made for adults! Clean, all other creature comforts we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

17 Aug 2022

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

Great Beach Property

Experience was great from start to finish. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gianna R.

15 Aug 2022

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

Cute cottage

Great location, great food next door(Oyster bar) and easy walking to one of many locals beaches . Only 15 minutes to the ferry and many other attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

24 July 2022

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

Great location walking distance to beach. Easy takeout across the street. Fun atmosphere.

Very smooth. Good information

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

15 July 2022

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

Family and teen friendly

Great location, very clean, super easy to rent. We hope to come again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

10 July 2022

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

Great home base!

We had a great stay at The Shanty! It has everything you might need during your stay. My family has another property nearby so we used the Shanty as our home base and it worked out great. My kids loved having their own space in the loft. We will be looking into renting again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

25 Apr 2022

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

What a GREAT week!

Lovely place to stay. Quiet, clean and well appointed! We had a lovely week right on the Salt Pond/

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

17 Oct 2021

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

It was great

I would do it again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexa S.

1 Sept 2021

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

Lovely Late Summer Stay in Rhode Island

We had an excellent stay at this mobile home. It was exactly as described. We had all the things we needed for a comfortable stay. My children loved sleeping in the loft, and the master bed was comfortable with silky soft sheets. House was very clean! It is cozy, but we had plenty of space for our family of 4 - never felt crowded. The air conditioner kept us comfortable on 80+ degree days, and the WiFi could handle multiple devices. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do. We were able to easily travel to Narragansett, Newport, Watch Hill and Block Island by car/ferry. There were also two restaurants and a beach (plus the salt pond) within walking distance, which was nice for staying a bit local and having dinners with drinks. A couple pieces of advice - double check the hours of Cap n’ Jacks as they were closed two of the four days we were there, and reserve well ahead for the Matunuck Oyster Bar unless you like to have dinner at 10 pm. But both places are convenient and definitely worth a visit! We ate so much delicious seafood on this trip! Last thing, just a tip - if you are over 6 feet tall, the shower will be difficult. My husband and I are both 6 feet and our heads were less than 2 inches from the ceiling and we had to do a bit of a backbend to get our heads under the water. It was not a huge deal and didn’t affect our enjoyment of the trip, but should be noted in case a very tall person is considering booking.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

13 Aug 2021

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

A little gem

Very clean! Everything you would need to live away from home . Appliances, utensils, WiFi , sheets for the master bedroom and 1 set of towels for the bath. Accessible to beaches and dining . Quiet and safe ! We will be back !

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan B.

9 Aug 2021

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

S Kingston house

The location for ease of visiting this beautiful part of the country was perfect. Walking distance to the beach and two great restaurants. The unit it’s self was clean and very functional. Beds and pillows comfortable…would have like bedding for more than one bed to be provided. The outside deck was suitable for two, not much of a view. This tiny home was very comfortable and quite large.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

22 July 2021

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

Best Spot in East Matunuck

Great experience again on our vacation in East Matunuck! Our unit was scrupulously clean upon our arrival; Greg reached out both before and during our stay to make sure everything was going well. It was great to be 3 minutes from the state beach, restaurants, and our unit was located on a salt pond - heaven! We're already looking forward to our stay in the same unit next summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

3 July 2021

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

Great spot, very nice inside.

I will definitely be coming back next year, just hope the weather is better!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason and Julie P.

7 Aug 2020

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

Cozy Spot Close to the Beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Very clean, quiet, cozy spot - perfect for a couple or small family get-away; option to walk to East Matunuck State Beach, and several great seafood restaurants near by. Greg was welcoming via phone and made sure everything was set for our arrival. We will definitely vacation here again!

2/10 Terrible

Don F., Blairsville, Georgia

13 Oct 2018

Very small

Arrival time was 3pm. Called and left message with agent when we arrived. He was in Paris. He called his assistant. We called his assistant. We waited at the property for 2 hours waiting for a key. Kept calling agent and assistant. We finally searched for a key and found one under the hot water heater. After 3 days, the assistant never called or showed up. The unit was clean. No internet service.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

5 July 2018

Great, cozy place to stay

This house was perfect for a small group of people and was a great location near a few delicious restaurants and the beach! Greg was a great host and always responsive. Would stay in again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Larry T.

2 July 2018

Pleasant

Great location. Beach was really nice and clean and loved that it was in walking distance. Cottage is small but plenty for us 3 women on girls getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Greg Lafontaine

Languages:

English, French

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property