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A Perfect Family Beach House!

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view of house from the extended side yard with the primitive stone wall
Fire pit, seats for 8, with lemongrass & citronella plants to fend off mosquitos
Grilling area w/propane fire pit for damp days and an awning for the sunny ones
Covered Gazebo
Plenty of yard for family yard games…cornhole, ladder golf, can jam and more!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 10116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Kingstown, RI
  • Matunuck Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Narragansett Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Block Island Ferry
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

LIVING ROOM PULLOUT

1 Queen Bed

UPSTAIRS BEDROOM #1

1 Queen Bed

UPSTAIRS BEDROOM #2

1 Queen Bed

UPSTAIRS BEDROOM #3

1 Queen Bed

DOWNSTAIRS

Toilet · Shower only

UPSTAIRS

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Perfect Family Beach House!

Former location of the Matunuck Post Office from 1891-1903, this modern airy beach house was remodeled in 2015 from the studs, with great attention to detail, including leathered countertops throughout, sliding serving windows from the wet bar to the deck, pocket screen door, a large outdoor shower, while keeping the original staircase…just to name a few. Enter the first floor of the home from the large deck with a covered gazebo, the first floor of the home boasts a wet bar with serving windows, extensively furnished wrap around leathered granite countertop kitchen, spacious living room with comfy furniture, a queen size pull out sleeper, a queen size bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The second floor has 3 queen bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, and laundry. The home is completely furnished with linens and towels, books, video and board games, guitar, TVs in each bedroom and living room, high speed internet, window AC in each bedroom, large deck with a covered gazebo and a separate patio fire pit, both with substantial seating, as well as beach chairs, beach carts and coolers. The property is mostly surrounded by beautiful primitive stone walls with mature trees, soft grass around the house area, with an extended side yard where you’ll find a relaxing platform swing and a slack line obstacle course for all ages/abilities among the mature trees. There is a vegetable and herb garden for your convenience, with crop dependent on conditions and useage.

Providence is 40 minutes away with the TF Green Airport 30 minutes away. This home is a short 1.9 miles (4 min drive) to East Matunuck Beach, one of the nicest beaches in New England, with a straight on view of Block Island and a long large rock jetty to climb on and watch the boats leaving Galilee (Block Island Ferry), and ideal for fishing. The Matunuck Oyster Bar is a 3 minute drive around the corner with other restaurants across the street and past the beach into Jerusalem, and the public park with basketball and tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields and a playground are just a short stroll away. Oh yeah, there’s also a 6 person hot tub and outdoor gas grilL, 2 fire pits and a large side yard with a slackline obstacle course for the kids...and adults. This house is the PERFECT family beach house getaway!

Property manager

Brian T. Mello
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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Please use ashtrays provided

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 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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 01/25/2025, RE.03112-STR

About the area

South Kingstown

Located in South Kingstown, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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South Kingstown, RI

What's nearby

  • East Matunuck State Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Matunuck Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Narragansett Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Scarborough Beach - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Block Island Ferry - 13 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Station - 14 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mews Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪George's Of Galilee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Mist - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Family Beach House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Family Beach House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Family Beach House!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Family Beach House! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from East Matunuck State Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Narragansett Beach and Matunuck Beach. Thewlis - DAR Trailhead and The Contemporary Theater Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina B.

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

Great House

The property is great, so is the owner. Clean, spacious. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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

Football Weekend

We came down to RI with family and friends to see my son perform in the URI marching band. This house was one of the most well appointed houses I have ever rented. It was clean, cozy, & comfortable. The owners have thought of everything from toilet paper to wood for the fire pit!! The house manual was well written with clear instructions especially for the hot tub, which was glorious after a long day. I would highly recommend this house and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA S.

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

Family Time

This was the perfect home to spend time with extended family we don't get to see often. There was plenty of room for the 10 of us, especially with the outdoor space. The location was perfect as well. We hope we can do this again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our time at this property. It had everything you could possibly need. Brian was so attentive to a couple of minor things we ran into. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Family Vacation

We vacation yearly as a family, including children and grandchildren. This property has everything you can need and more. Having little boys, this yard makes relaxation easy. You are able to sit on the deck with family and watch the children run around and play. There are so many beach items and play things in the garage for them. The house is comfortable and lovely! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

Hidden Gem

We loved our stay here! The grounds are absolutely perfect for a family. A huge back yard with a fun swing and obstacle course! The deck furniture is under a large gazebo so we were able to enjoy even the rainy days outside. The inside of the house is beautifully updated. It was the perfect size for my husband and I, our two young children and extended family. The location of the house was very conveniently close to multiple beaches and restaurants! The owner Brian was also very quick and easy to communicate with throughout the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Cute house

We had a nice stay. The house was as advertised. Great yard with lots of things to do. Quick ride to the beach. Clear instructions and host responded to all inquiries quickly. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Outstanding property and owner!

We rented this house for my daughter’s graduation. What an awesome choice - fully equipped and very clean. The owner was amazing too. Super responsive. We were looking for a full length mirror and I asked if there was one in the house. There wasn’t - but the owner showed up in an hour and brought one to us! Very much appreciated. Would rent this property and from this owner again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Weekend stay

This house was beautiful great place to get away and enjoy would highly recommend renting this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

We’ll stocked and clean home

Our stay was wonderful. We have a girls weekend Once a year and we are always looking for the perfect home. This house was as close as we have come. We need at least two twin beds in one of the rooms as we are 6 adults and some like to sleep alone otherwise we would for sure be returning to this home every year. It had everything you could need for a perfect vacation right down to condiments and toiletries such as shampoo/conditioner. Makes packing a light job. This house gets an A++!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly l., Essex, CT

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

Birthday Celebration

My family planned a weekend to celebrate my birthday and we couldn’t have been happier with this house. It is beautiful, nicely decorated, has everything you can possibly need and extremely clean. We are a family of 8 including a 3 and 6 year old. We loved going in the jacuzzi and the kids loved the obstacle course. Unfortunately we lost one day to rain so we were not able to enjoy all of the outdoor amenities they have in the garage. I wish we could have stayed an extra day! The house is about 30 minutes from Newport which makes it very convenient. Some of the reviews mentioned the close proximity to Route 1. Yes, the house is on Route 1 and it is close, but we didn’t see that as a problem at all and didn’t really notice the noise from the traffic. We highly recommend this beautiful home. Thank you for renting your home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosalind g.

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

Great house

The house worked so well for our family of 5 adults and 1 toddler. We loved the outdoor shower and the hot tub. We didn't get to use all the sports equipment in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Girls weekend

This property is perfect for our annual Girls Weekend/college reunion trip! Plenty of room for all in the house. We thoroughly enjoy the deck and the hot tub! The location is great with several fabulous restaurants close by and Newport just a short 30min drive. This is our 2nd stay at this property and we can’t wait for the next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Weekend Stay

great place to have friends all come together and conveniently located! very clean, a lot of extra home amenities and a beautiful outdoor area. would love to book again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

September goof trip

Excellent property, the house is very comfortable and it’s well-stocked with everything needed to enjoy time on the property or at the beach. Proximity to Rt 1 was not a problem at all. We had a great long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine J., Worcester

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

Lovely home

We stayed for a weeklong end of summer family vacation and really enjoyed our time. The home is lovely and stocked with more than you can even imagine from cookware and utensils to board/yard games and beach accessories. It is right off the highway, but you really don’t even notice as the yard is large and fenced so the passing traffic wasn’t even noticed. The fire pit was a hit with the kids and the frosty mugs in the freezer were a nice touch for the adults upon arrival. Brian was quick to respond to any questions and was very accommodating. The only thing we wished we had was access to a walking or riding path accessible right from the home so we could have used the bikes so graciously provided by the host as we don’t have a bike rack for our car. This did not have a negative impact on our stay at all since there were plenty of other things to do. The location of the home was very convenient as it is just a short drive to multiple beaches, restaurants, Icecream stands, shops and the Block Island ferry. We had a wonderful family vacation at a wonderful home. Thanks, Brian!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Perfect Stay

We were in town for college tours for my oldest daughter. We really enjoyed the comfort of the home. It was very well stocked with everything you need. Even beach chairs, bikes, boogie boards, beach towels. We had a great 6 nights here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy S., Morris

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

great place

owner was so communicative....loaded with lots of extras! Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

A Wonderful House for a Family Get-together

We had a wonderful week with our 2 adult daughters, their spouses & 2 grandchildren (ages 9 & 12) at this VRBO. The house is lovely: very clean, is VERY WELL supplied (including lots of high quality cookware & unbreakable glassware & serving platters,+ paper products & lots of kitchen basics such as spices). It has very updated appliances, bathrooms, flat screen TVs, outdoor grill, hot tub and sooo many outdoor games,(including the slack line set-up in the shade., sports equipment, bikes & beach amenities of all types. We were also quite satisfied with linens & towels & the washer /dryer are quite new & well-located. I especially enjoyed the physical property--it is a beautiful large yard with lovely stone walls & large trees and native plantings. The deck, the fire pit with striking blue Adirondack chairs, the level grass play space, the grilling area are all very attractive separate spaces with with plenty of room for a large group in each. The views from all around this well-tended house are so pleasant--very green, restful & bucolic--a New England style yard & garden with varied terrain and LOTS of space! The owner was very responsive & helpful re: a few questions throughout our stay. No complaints other than slightly difficult access from the adjacent highway (which is out of the owner's control & does NOT have any negative effect on enjoyment of the house or yard). All of our family agreed this house deserves the highest rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Girls weekend gone right

A group of close girlfriends and i stayed the weekend at this property, and it couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Excellent house for a family trip

Clean, fully stocked home with many fun indoor and outdoor amenities. Fun for children and adults alike! Brian is a responsive host. Close to the highway, but still a great location and close to everything we wanted to do. Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property and location

Everything was perfect about Brian’s place. Had everything we needed and perfect location. Great outdoor spaces!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Lovely property

Nicely updated home with wonderful gathering spaces. Great for our needs for a wedding weekend in RI. Brian was a gracious host and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

great vacation house

what a great house. better than a hotel. plenty of linens, towels, paper goods, condiments, spices, games-inside and out, bikes, etc… no need to bring anything. great host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

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

Wonderful property, great location, and much family fun

What a wonderful property to host family for Thanksgiving. We had a blast. The house is beautiful, comfortable, well stocked and you need bring nothing. Brian property contact was great to work with. We will definitely consider renting again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian T. Mello

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We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 10 and 7. We purchased this house as a family beach house and are looking to share it with you. Although this house is new to the vacation rental market, we have 10+ years experience with a vacation rental. Check out our other rental #918321 for reviews, or for a potential future vacation to Northern New Mexico.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking at many beach houses for a few months, but because this house is right of off Rt 1 and 1.9miles to the beach, we almost did not consider this house at all. Boy would we have regretted that! The minute you pull into the driveway, you completely forget about the fact that just pulled off of Rt 1. The driveway drops down away from the traffic into a nice well kept yard with mature trees and primitive stone walls. The home is shielded from Rt 1 by a row of shurbs/trees as well as a secondary stockade fence. You cannot see traffic from almost anywhere and the sound of the traffic quickly becomes a white noise in the background. Our kids were running around the yard, climbing the stone walls, and were playing hide and seek within minutes. The covered deck is large and spacious, and the outdoor shower is nicer than most. We hadn't even made it into the house yet, and new that this house was "The One" as we felt we had just completely escaped from the hustle and bustle of the north east and were on vacation already! Once we walked into the home and saw how nicely it was, we didn't care to look at any other houses that day. But all that was left was the beach. Now, we had looked at many beach houses and many, many beaches, both public and private, all the way from Plymouth, MA to Sandwich, MA, and South Dennis, MA to Westerly RI. The drive was a very short 4 min drive, and when we walked onto East Matunuck Beach, the kids immediately ran down toward the water and started making sand angels in the rockless sand. As we followed them over the dunes, I was talking to my wife about how this was the most beautiful beach we have seen during our search. When I was halfway to the water, I realized I was talking to myself. My wife had stopped at the dunes because she was struck by the beauty of this beach. We were sold! An offer was made almost immediately, and lucky for us (and you), after multiple failed offers elsewhere, this one was accepted.

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