Waterfront Cottage With Beautiful Views! Bring Your Kayak!

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Very good

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Charlestown, RI

Charlestown Town Beach
‪17 min drive‬
Block Island Ferry
‪25 min drive‬
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
‪29 min drive‬
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with an outdoor shower, laundry and a large deck with breath taking views, only a 1/2 mile to the beach! 2nd bedroom is entire 2nd floor, open floor plan. Washer and dryer in basement. There is a brand new dock on the property as well. Bring your kayaks or boat and enjoy!

*Private exclusive beach parking included, Charlestown Civic Association By The Sea parking lot, closest to the beach.*

Rentals are weekly. Saturday is changeover day. Check Out is 10am. Check In is 3pm. This allows for proper cleaning of cottage.

Property manager

Julie McAuley

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Sunset View of Quonnie Salt Pond from the Home's Shorefront

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 04/03/2025, RE.03846-STR

About the area

Charlestown

Located in Charlestown, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Narragansett Beach and Misquamicut State Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Block Island Ferry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Keaney Gymnasium or Ryan Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Charlestown, RI

What's nearby

East Beach - 10 min drive - 2.3 km
Matunuck Beach - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
Charlestown Town Beach - 17 min drive - 2.3 km
Block Island Ferry - 25 min drive - 25.1 km
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge - 29 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Kingston Station - 21 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪George's Of Galilee - ‬24 min drive
‪Dave's Coffee - ‬11 min drive
‪Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪Ocean Mist - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage With Beautiful Views! Bring Your Kayak! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage With Beautiful Views! Bring Your Kayak!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage With Beautiful Views! Bring Your Kayak!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage With Beautiful Views! Bring Your Kayak! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Charlestown Town Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of East Beach and Fantastic Umbrella Factory. Carpenter's Grist Mill and Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

2 Sept 2023

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

Great spot!

Kayaking, swimming, relaxing on the porch with friends. Very nice

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristy C.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location- dirty house

This house needs a really bad deep cleaning. There are spider webs and dead bugs everywhere. We made the owner aware and they wanted to send the cleaners in after we checked in and we were not comfortable with that. Nice location but needs ALOT of tlc and cleaning. Deep cleaning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

25 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at this property. The house and yard were spacious. We loved the view of the cove and the use of the dock for our boat. The only down side was the abundance of jellyfish, which prevented the kids from playing in the water, but that's hardly a fault of the rental, just nature. They still enjoyed crabbing and boating. We definitely want to stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas D.

6 July 2023

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

Choice location on Allen cove

The house was older but the deck and location are excellent. Since there is only one bed on the first floor all others would have to stay in the finished attic space accessed via very narrow stairs. All amenities are fine and nothing was broken. Check-in was really easy. The dock is a bit wobbly. I chose to launch my kayak from the town ramp adjacent to the town beach parking lot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy W.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location-

This cottage is in a great location. Minutes from the beaches in Charlestown. The view from the very large deck was beautiful, gorgeous sunrise and nice and shady in the afternoon after a good day at the beach. We found the home to be very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed for the little cooking that we did. Coffee pot, toaster, small microwave, pots, pans, utensils, grilling tools, etc.. The water pressure in the shower was great and the water was certainly hot, ( this was a biggie for me), outdoor shower was also a plus, could use a good scrubbing but is very spacious. Quiet neighborhood. We had a great week, the weather was on our side. Julie was quick to answer any questions we had. All that being said, this house is very dated and and in need of some TLC. I feel like the pictures are from several years past. It definitely has a beach "cottage" feel to it, so if you like "vintage" this may work as a rental for you . If you are looking for high end, this is not the place. Please note that there are no pictures of the bathrooms or kitchen. There is one bedroom on the first floor, the only cooling options are window fans for both that bedroom and the entire first floor. The second floor is one large bedroom, as it states in the description, so be aware that there is limited privacy on the second floor. Also the second floor bath (a tub no shower) has no door, only a pull curtain, so again very limited privacy. It was just my husband and I so this was not a problem for us but if you were there with a family. it could prove to be a challenge. Please note that the log in for the internet is on the refrigerator, not the one in the email provided from VRBO which created some unnecessary frustration. Just a note that the water is brackish and not for swimming in my estimation. If you rent this house, do it for the location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve W.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location is great!

We chose this house based on the location, and because it had a nice deck looking out on the water. Those features were important to us, and we had a great week. Host Julie was responsive and very nice. That said, if the inside of the house is important to you this may not be the place. The house is in need of lots of TLC: screens are missing or broken including those that lead to the deck; the furniture is very old and stained; water pools in the outside shower as the floor is not graded to drain; and there is lots of mold and dirt on the house siding inside the outdoor shower. The upstairs layout could also be a challenge. It is one open room with three beds, as listed, but also has a bathroom with no door. This worked for us, but would not have worked if we brought adolescent kids with us. There is also no beach pass, so you either have to walk the .6 miles each way, or as the owner suggests drive everyone in your party and then just the driver walks back. For about $30 the owners could provide a pass, as we have had in other area rentals.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Heather W.

18 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Selective photos of property didn’t show how out dated the cottage was

If this property was a quarter of the price I would have no gripes. Having been staying at cottages on the water in this area for approximately 10 years I can safely say I know what your money should get you. I was invited in a near by neighboring house this week only because the people wanted to show me how nice their rental place was and how bad I got taken. Which I already knew. They paid very close to the same as us and it is typical what we normally pay. This cottage is very worn down. The kitchen is probably an 80 year old set of crudely built and now unmaintained cabinets for a cabin. The kitchen floor wore through the finish probably 20 years ago. Our family owns several apartment houses and with this background I don’t know how they even get insurance on this rental. There are ceiling lights that you have to follow the extension cord along the ceiling to figure out how to turn on. In one of the bedrooms there is a torn open heat register that will leave you in need of stitches if you get off the bed quickly. There are many many issues that the owners conveniently don’t have depicted in any online photos. Unfortunately, this is what can happen when booking a vacation online, you don’t get the whole picture.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

10 July 2021

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

Cottage by the Cove

I rented this cottage on Allen Cove during my first visit to Charlestown Beach where I was meeting extended family. I was traveling with my 14 year old son, my 14 year old nephew and my 10 year old daughter. I rented a small boat from Ocean House Marina for the week so my son and nephew could have some freedom to explore the area. The views are really calming and we enjoyed many hours sitting in the yard under the tree looking out onto the water. The 1930’s cottage is very rustic and basic but has what I needed and enough charm that I didn’t miss being in an updated property. The house had been VERY thoroughly cleaned on arrival. It has updated windows, an outdoor shower, good water pressure inside and a huge back deck with an oversized table. We didn’t grill or eat here but it would be perfect for a large gathering of guests joining you for the day or evening. Owner Julie was accommodating with questions and/or needs. I was coming from Florida by plane so I used Vacation House Linen & Towel Rentals for our sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and beach equipment and they were excellent to work with. I have a child with allergies and usually travel with giant ziplock bags to place down feather pillows and comforters inside during our hotel or home stays. There were feather pillows there during my stay, but I just set them all aside. I did a day trip to the Newport Mansions and also visited the Umbrella Factory and loved both of those excursions. We ate at The Cove one night and got take out from Charlestown Famous Pizza and those were good.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

1 Oct 2020

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

Quiet September haven.

The house is very cute, with plenty of space. The deck is large and overlooks the pond. Calm, peaceful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

26 Sept 2020

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

nice house

lovely house with a view of the pond

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim o.

2 Sept 2020

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

What a sweet spot

We had a fantastic stay at Julie's cottage. It was a great place to relax, although there is plenty to do nearby. We especially enjoyed catch crabs right off the dock and making crab cakes! The waterfront is lovely, with a large maple tree for shade. The beach is a nice stroll away and we spend a lot of time biking and kayaking. It's so much easier and more relaxing than Cape Cod.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

25 July 2020

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

Quaint summer cottage

We had a wonderful week in Charlestown. This cottage is very charming and the location on the pond is ideal. Large deck and big patio table were a nice bonus. We spent most of the week outside on the deck and found it very relaxing. The window air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom was appreciated as the weather was warm. Place was clean and Julie was very responsive. Really nice getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

16 July 2020

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

Perfect Stay

Our stay was perfect! We are an active family so water access is key. Julie's cottage was in the perfect location. We were able to boat, kayak and paddle board whenever we wanted. We also had our bigger boat at a marina that was just a short drive or walk away. The porch was the perfect place for coffee in the morning and dinner at night. The yard was huge so the kids were able to run around with each other easily. Upstairs bedroom was perfect for our stay! All in all it was the perfect spot for some summertime fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S., Hope Valley, RI

10 Sept 2019

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

Amazing family vacation

House was perfect for our family of four. The kids loved crabbing and fishing off the dock. We used our paddle boards on the pond and went to the beach every day. The morning and evening views from the deck were spectacular. Julie was very easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie N., NY

13 Sept 2017

Nice location

Good location if you like Charlestown Beach & a deck overlooking the pond. Shocked & disappointed upon arrival. The owner sent an email the afternoon of our travel day - so of course we did not see it until after our arrival, we discovered a huge stain on the bedroom ceiling, owner said it was from a plumbing leak fixed prior to check in. Vintage House could have been charming, but wasn't clean & smelled funky, probably because the rodent bait in the basement worked. They should hire a new cleaning service. We felt we overpaid paid for this house. Recommend you see it before you put any money down.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lynda B.

30 Aug 2017

beautiful location

House is older and could use some TLC. Deck is really nice. Upstairs bathtub should be converted to a shower. 1 neighbor who I guess owns the empty lot next door seemed to be minding our business ,I didn't like being watched. Owners are super nice though and overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

9 Aug 2017

Terrific Spot on the Pond

Our family of 4 plus assorted relatives stayed for a week this summer and had a wonderful time. This is the fifth house we've rented in the Charlestown area and this was our best stay. The location on the pond is incredible and the house was great. When we first pulled up we thought it might be on the small side but we fit fine. The house is a very well maintained classic 30's cottage with a downstairs bedroom and one large room upstairs with lots of beds - kids at one end, adults at the other. There are two bathrooms and an outdoor shower so no bathroom bottlenecks. The thing that set this property apart from the others we've rented was the location on the water along with the yard, dock, hammock, huge deck and indoor porch. The deck also has a table that can seat at least 10 (we had 5-6 usually) and we ate outdoors every day. Our kids had a blast netting crabs out of the pond with the sweet "neighbor" kids and were outside ALL THE TIME! Also, Julie was really nice to work with and even found a few things we left there and sent them to us right away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary O.

28 Aug 2014

Great Spot

We had a fantastic week on the cove....kayaked every morning, to the beach in the afternoon, relaxing on the deck at night. A great location, and water views from 3 sides of the house. Kitchen small but well equipped, and we grilled every night on the big Weber. Highpoint is the huge deck with the water view, relaxing to watch sunrise or sunset. Owners great to work with, always a plus.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

6 Aug 2014

Perfect Charlestown vacation cottage!

My family and I have rented in Charlestown for a number of years. We stumbled upon this rental because we planned a June vacation. The pictures do not convey the charm of the cottage. It is warm, inviting and nicely decorated with an extremely large deck overlooking Allens Cove. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items including lovely wineglasses, dishes and pots and pans. We enjoyed cooking in the small but very functional kitchen. We drank our morning coffee on the bench by the deck and soaked up the view. We watched geese make their way around the cove each day which added to the tranquility. We launched our kayaks from the dock and sunned on the deck. We didn't go to Charlestown beach the first 4 days because we had everything we needed! The cottage is listed as a 2 bedroom but the upstairs bedroom is front to back with 2 beds, a futon and a trundle bed. There were plenty of room for our grown kids. We either walked or biked to the beach and looked forward to returning at the end of the day to the large outside shower and deck. It is truly a peaceful place yet close to all the area has to offer. We look forward to next year!!!

About the host

Hosted by Julie McAuley

Why they chose this property

The water view is second to none.

What makes this property unique

This is a Sears Robuck kit house that was built in 1932. It looks out to beautiful Green Hill pond, on Allen's Cove specifically. There is a large deck to enjoy the views.

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