The House At The Top Of The Hill

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Sandy Point beach with lighthouse-3 minute walk down the hill from cottage.

Back of cottage facing the water. This is where the glassed in porch area is.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Portsmouth, RI

Newport Bridge
Roger Williams University
‪45 min drive‬
Green Animals Topiary Gardens
‪52 min drive‬
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Glassed in Porch

1 Single Bed

Main Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Before making a reservation, please understand that Prudence Island may not be the best choice if you have events to attend on the mainland. Please make an inquiry first to make sure a stay on Prudence Island is a good fit for your activities in the area. Thank you!
Quiet, remote, escape from the big city...this is Prudence Island. Our cottage is very simple, but extremely adequate to sink into Prudence and forget the mainland. The Island offers an unhurried pace of life and is like a step back in time. You will find no commercialism here. When you board the ferry in Bristol, Rhode Island, leave all your stress on the dock. If you are looking for the buzz of big city night life or the excitement of a theme park, then you have come to the wrong place. If you are looking for total relaxation and a renewal of your spirit, then Prudence Island is for you.

Prudence Island is a whale-shaped island in the center of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, it feels like a million miles away, but is only a short distance from Providence-Rhode Island's capital, and the mansions of
Newport, Rhode Island. There are no motels, restaurants or convenience stores, so plan on bringing everything you need. If your in-laws decide they need to pop in during your Island vacation, they need to know in advance that there are no instant accommodations on the Island. They will stay with you, eat the food you have brought and deplete your toiletries. There is a very small store that carries some essentials, but there is no guarantee they will be operating or open when you need them. Of course, you can leave the Island and go to the mainland, but you may not want to.

There are several websites and Facebook pages on the internet to help you better get a feel for Prudence and the exciting areas around the Island to visit during day trips. Prudence Island, The Farnham Farm, Prudence Conservancy, Newport and Bristol Rhode Island are all good searches to start with. Explore the Internet, then make your reservations to explore one of the world's little pieces of heaven-Prudence Island.

Property manager

Elizabeth Lilley

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well mannered pets are sometimes allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed in the cottage

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 02/23/2025, RE.03389-STR

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Portsmouth, RI

What's nearby

Roger Williams University - 45 min drive - 11.8 km
Green Animals Topiary Gardens - 52 min drive - 18.6 km
Easton's Beach - 66 min drive - 31.4 km
Thames Street - 66 min drive - 30.5 km
Fort Adams State Park - 77 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

Providence Station - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Commons at RWU - ‬44 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬58 min drive
‪Aidan's Pub - ‬41 min drive
‪China Gourmet - ‬48 min drive
‪Salsa's Burrito Grill - ‬47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The House At The Top Of The Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The House At The Top Of The Hill?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The House At The Top Of The Hill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The House At The Top Of The Hill located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Prudence Island Ferry Terminal, Linden Place Mansion and Independence Park. Hope Street and Herreshoff Marine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

26 Sept 2024

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

Comfortable cottage, lovely island

The cottage was exactly how the owner described it. It's a basic beach cottage, worn in spots, but very comfortable. It is small, compact, but has all the necessities. It is located very close to the ferry landing, in a quiet neighborhood. The 'Crow's Nest' trail is just across the road and down the road a bit, but is unmarked. This trail leads to the Baker farm, where other trails can be picked up. The trails on the island are beautiful. We found the cottage to be very restful. Just sitting in the yard, watching the boats and listening to the buoy was enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

29 Aug 2024

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

So Relaxing

A stay at this house is beautiful in any weather. Whether it's hot beach weather, cool and breezy, or raining, the island is a beautiful place, and experiencing it at this house is lovely. Great view. Lovely yard. The dining area on the porch, with comfy chair, single bed and broad view of the water, is the heart of the house. What does one do on Prudence Island?-- Walk, swim, read, chill. You might not even want to turn on the TV in the living room, though there are plenty of DVDs to choose from if you want a movie night. There are also some games there for family fun. The outddoor shower at this house is great for every shower, not just for after swimming. The folks across the street will take your compost so you don't have to worry about getting rid of food garbage when you leave. Very convenient.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

22 Aug 2024

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

House on the hill

We love the location of this house. Can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martha A.

15 Aug 2024

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

Quintessential family getaway

We had a great stay and enjoyed the quiet and the break.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mike M.

22 July 2024

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

Loved Prudence Island

The house is very basic. More like a camp but the view is spectacular and served us well.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

19 July 2024

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

perfect once again

If you like simple cottages with amazing views this is the perfect spot for you!! Walkable to an excellent beach for swimming and sunbathing and about 15 minutes to beaches on the other side of the island Outdoor shower is awesome and the hammock will call your name as soon as you walk around the back of the house Elizabeth the host is easy to communicate with and quick to respond Just book it !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

24 Sept 2023

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

House on the hill

Had a fantastic time. We will definitely be looking to stay here next season.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

21 Sept 2023

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

House on the hill

Second time staying here and it was even better than the first. We packed up like we were camping. Sleeping bags, towels, cooler filled. The kitchen is fully stocked with all supplies you could need. Our days were spent swimming and adventuring the island. Our nights were relaxing on the porch with an amazing view. It’s a little hidden gem for sure. Owners are very welcoming and receptive to the needs of the renters. 5 star.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Amazing view!

We really enjoy staying at this cottage. It sure does fill up fast!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra R.

4 Sept 2023

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

Prudence Island

Loved the house, it’s a little cottage. Anytime I had a question or anything- the owner answered very fast. A beautiful view of the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

29 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage on the hill

Our 3rd summer on Purdence staying in this little cottage. Elizabeth is always easy to communicate with and quick to respond. If you’re lookikng for a “vintage island experience” with a million dollar view this is the spot for you Already booked our time for next summer !!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

14 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful cottage

This was our second year at this cottage. We love the location on top of the hill with the screened in porch, the outdoor shower and a little grill. It’s a short walk to the beach that is the little local swimming hole so to speak. The neighbors are so friendly and we can not wait to go back. Communication with Elizabeth was also great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

12 Aug 2023

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

Quaint little house with great view

It is a nice little house with a great view of the bay, small but quaint. Has necessary amenities, clothes washer and dryer and a decent fridge. It is up on hill which is a little work to bring in your supplies but it is worth the effort.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

victoria r.

27 July 2023

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

Cottage on the hill

We had a great time. Any time I reached out with questions they were answered very quickly. The cottage has what you need for a stay on Prudence. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julianne O.

24 July 2023

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

beautiful weekend

overall we had a wonderful stay. this was our first trip to the island so we did not know what to expect. we would recommend bringing everything you need. gorgeous sunrise view from the front room of the property

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

19 July 2023

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

Great get away

Elizabeth’s property is exactly what you would expect for a house on prudence island. It is quaint, with all the amenities you need. I noticed some nice improvements such as new paint and fixtures that made it even more comfortable than last year. Awesome location overlooking the bay and plan to return next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Janet L., Oro Valley, AZ

18 Oct 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, cottage decent but not clean

The location is great. The island is spectacular. I knew this was a cottage but I was not expecting the uncleanliness since there was a cleaning charge for each rental. When entering through the door to the kitchen, the first thing we saw was a dirty peach pit on the counter and a dirty fork in the sink with ants all around. So the first thing we had to deal with was cleaning up the ants and counter and sink. There was also someone else's garbage (not much but still not nice) in the bathroom garbage can. The fridge had used things left and also spills. Also, the floors were very dirty. They clearly had not been vacuumed and definitely not mopped in a very long time. Given all this, I'm not sure what the $100 cleaning fee gives you. The mattress pads need replacing - they are stained and gross. The outdoor shower was nice. The location is great and the cottage feel is nice. Just would have preferred to have it clean upon arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Vicki E.

3 Oct 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

'simple, but extremely adequate'

The cottage was simple and adequate as stated in the description. The location and views were spectacular. The new enclosed porch and outside shower were both very nice. However, for the most part the cottage is very dated, dark and very musty. Although the provided bed linens were in plastic totes they were so musty they were unusable without first laundering. Glad that we had taken our own bedding. The window fans and floors were not at all clean and there was pet hair all over the sofa cover. It was nice to have access to the laundry but it was located in the basement which was also the storage room. A little organization and the addition of adequate lighting would help a lot. Overall, with a few more renovations the place will have a lot of potential.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Edwin R C.

11 Sept 2022

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

the house on the hill

The property was much as we expected and had hoped for. A traditional island cottage like others we have rented. Not glamorous! It suited us. (one comment, I had not anticipated the challenge of getting our food and supplies up a flight of twenty-two stairs. I'm getting old! Perhaps this should be mentioned.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

24 Aug 2022

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

Unplug, relax, swim

This is a lovely place to unplug and spend some time reading and goofing around with the kids. The back yard is especially beautiful in the evening and at night. It's high above the bay and fairly private. I enjoy a little time to myself after dinner, taking in the views of the sky and the bay while relaxing in the cool breeze in the hammock-- the only sounds are those of the wind and the bay. My family and I also enjoy meals on the picnic table or on the porch overlooking the back yard and bay, playing cards, reading, and going swimming. There are a few good places to swim nearby, all with easy access to the water (no need to schlep your stuff far from the car), and it's great to take a walk, too, either on trails or to walk from the house to the dock with the lighthouse, one of our favorite swimming places. I also love the recently redone outdoor shower! And, I love the fact that I can have one kid showering in the outdoor shower and another kid in the bathroom shower while I make dinner. The kitchen is good enough to get the job done, and you can compost your food waste across the street, to be used in the neighbors' organic garden, so you don't have smelly garbage to deal with when you leave. It's very fun and relaxing to be there. It's a great place to connect with the family without distractions. The store by the ferry landing now has some basic supplies if needed, so if you forget to bring something like band-aids or olive oil, or you want a bag chips to bring to the beach, you're not out of luck. The little museum is interesting if you can catch it when it's open, and you can probably catch a kids' movie night at the community center. On bingo night, we got there too late to play bingo, but we got ice cream! These little excursions are fun for the kids (and the museum is a short diversion, interesting to all), but the main thing about staying here is the simple pleasure of unplugging and enjoying time together swimming and chilling out.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathi P.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great escape

How can you not stay at this cottage and fall in love …. The house is perfect for an organic getaway - it has everything you need to be super comfortable and the most amazing view of the bay !! We’ve fallen in love with Prudence Island and this cottage is a big reason why !! Thanks Elizabeth !!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

11 July 2022

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

Beautiful view in a peaceful setting

Gorgeous view! So peaceful. Perfect setting for pictures and a lovely walk to the lighthouse. All amenities provided. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiela D., Flushing New York

24 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful time at Prudence Island

It was our first time in Prudence Island, It has been an amazing and unique experience for myself and my husband and our family friend. The cottage was comfortable and has a very relaxing and amazing view of the water. Neighbors are very friendly.. We really enjoyed our stay. Elizabeth the owner was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond to our queries. We highly recommend this place and we will definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

tim t.

20 Sept 2021

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

Hilltop cottage

This is a charming cottage on a hilltop site overlooking the water to the east. Elizabeth’s description of the property and the island are accurate and her communications are clear and timely.. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

16 Sept 2021

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

Getaway in RI

Prudence Island never fails to be the perfect getaway for relaxation away from all the hustle and bustle. The views are amazing from the house on the hill and the most recent updates to the house make it that much better. This is not my first time renting this property and it will not be my last

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Lilley

Prudence Island has seen many generations of my family. We are true Islanders and have been going to Prudence for decades. We currently live in North Carolina and don't get to go to the Island as much as we would like to, but that will change with retirement! Prudence is the only place I go that truly renews me to face the real world.

Why they chose this property

Prudence is a family place. I can't imagine not going to Prudence. The Island is not for everyone and you either love it or hate it. If you love it, it becomes part of you and you need it to renew yourself for life's stress. The people who aren't happy with Prudence are those that want to be entertained and need a certain lifestyle to be happy. Prudence has no commercialism because the Islanders do not want it. People and nature make up Prudence and that is all you need to have one of the most relaxing vacations you have ever had.

What makes this property unique

No commercialism, a step back in time. People are friendly. No one cares if you have makeup on or not, or what your current fashion statement is. Everyone waves, speaks and is actually nice! Since Prudence is an island, there are beaches all around and every one is different. We have majestic New England rocks in front of our cottage, but if you walk 3 minutes down the hill, there is more of your traditional beach with coarse sand. If you go to the west side of the Island, the beaches are fine sand and you can often go and not see another person. You will not want to watch television or constantly have your Ipad on-there is too much to do and see.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Glassed in Porch

Main Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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