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Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I.

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Great location for a quaint beach house right across from the ocean!
Rear view of house and yard
New Deck
Interior
Living room with French Doors to the deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Matunuck, RI
  • Matunuck Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Block Island Ferry
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I.

Welcome to beautiful Matunuck! This is quintessential New England at it's best. Our cottage is in the heart of the community, directly across the street from the ocean, and only a few minutes walk to the beaches.

Sit on the new deck and hear the ferry and feel the ocean breeze. We are located right on Matunuck Beach Rd, and a short walk to pizza, the village grocery, surf shop, The Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (a RI staple), Tara's Pub, and The Ocean Mist (voted best beach bar in the US!) A mile away is Theater by the Sea, which is a wonderful summer theater.

We are located minutes from Narragansett, 20 minutes to Newport, and 35 minutes from Providence.

Our home is fully equipped, just bring your linens and towels. there are 3 bedrooms upstairs: 1 queen, 1 full, and 1 single with a trundle underneath. We also have an enclosed sun porch with a full-sized futon. Our bathroom has just been fully remodeled and includes a new front-loader washer and dryer. The bathroom is on the main floor. There are ocean views from the sun porch and the 2nd floor bedrooms - you can see all the way to Block Island on clear days.

We offer a beach cart to make the short walk to the sand even easier. There are 2 beaches to choose from: Turn left outside the front door and in 3 minutes you will be on Deep Hole beach - a favorite of board and kite surfers. Turn right at the front door and after a 5-7 minute walk you are on Matunuck (or South Kingstown) Beach. This sandy beach has big waves, a snack bar, showers, and a playground.

We live in RI year-round and are always available to make your vacation even better. Feel free to contact us with any questions!



Must be 25 to rent

Keywords: Charming, beach, ocean view, house, cottage, bungalow, beach house, yard,
parking, URI

Property manager

Ellen

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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 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 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 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number RE.05922-STR, 06/12/2026

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Kingstown

South Kingstown is home to this holiday home. Block Island Ferry and Whaler's Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adventureland and Fantastic Umbrella Factory. Consider North Beach Club House for a night out or Frosty Drew Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Matunuck, RI

What's nearby

  • Matunuck Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Block Island Ferry - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Narragansett Beach - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Scarborough Beach - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Station - 18 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪George's Of Galilee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Mist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cove - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage/Ocean View/Steps from Sand/Close to U.R.I. located?

This family-friendly South Kingstown holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matunuck Beach, Roy Carpenter's Beach and Theatre by the Sea. Carpenter's Grist Mill and Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Best Beach Getaway

This beach house provided the perfect beach getaway for our family! The location is so close to the ocean as well as restaurants and pubs. Ellen was an excellent host as well, very attentive and easy to communicate with. We will definitely return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family Beach trip

Clean and well equipped Excellent location near the beach, Salt pond and everything thing Matunuck has to offer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

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

Perfect location

House was perfectly located , walking distance to everything you need ,nice area to bike ride , very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

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

Adorable cottage in a great location

It was a perfect little cottage for a casual family vacation. We walked to the beach everyday and the waves were spectacular. Great kitchen and deck. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Relaxed week steps from the sea

Had a great week - my 9 year old was so sad to leave...super comfy for us, lots of nice seating inside and out, great kitchen with all of the amenities and more, great new bathroom (washer dryer was a huge plus), so nice to be able to amble down to Matunuck, or over to Deep Hole to watch the moonrise, and bonus access a little further to E. Matunuck. We're Point Judith people, hesitant to try the other side of the pond - and as a native Rhode Islander was a little nervous to be so close to the famed Ocean Mist, but other than some turnaround traffic on Sat night, a super peaceful spot...happy beachy folks walking their dogs in the am...We're already missing it -
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Beachy, comfortable cottage!

This was our second stay in this cute cottage. We are a family of four and were very comfortable here. So many cozy places to curl up with a book or rest after the beach. The cottage is close to everything - walking distance to beach, salt pond, ice cream, market, and restaurants. The back deck is huge and great for grilling out, sunning, and enjoying beautiful sunsets. The renovated bathroom is beautiful and spacious. We loved our week here and would happily come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location for a relaxing family vacation.

We loved this charming cottage. It had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation. Out the door and to the right, it was a short walk to a beautiful soft sandy beach. To the left, it was an even shorter walk to "Deep Hole" - an area for fishing, surfing, and kite surfing. The large deck off the back of the cottage was the perfect spot to spend the evenings. Ellen was very responsive to our initial inquery and promptly answered all of our questions. Overall, this cottage is in a beautiful location and just an overall great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Awesome week!!

My friends and I have an incredible week at this house. The communication with Ellen started a couple of hours before we were due to check in. She knew of a sink that was plugged and had it fixed immediately. The house was a 7 minute walk to the beach which made it perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Cute beach town

Cottage was cozy, clean and a great location. We loved that there was a nice big deck. Small grass area for kids to play outside and an Easy walk to the beach, ice cream and a few restaurants/ bars. South Kingston beach was easily handicapped accessible for when my mom came to visit for the day they even offered her a handicapped wheelchair (no charge) so we could wheel her down to the water. First time she was able to go into the water in years. We really enjoyed our stay. Ellen was a pleasure to speak with and answered any concerns I had before booking and even during our stay. Would love to book again next summer 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Great House!

We enjoyed our week at the beach house! The house had everything we were looking for with plenty of kitchen and family room space and very nice bathroom. The deck has a great space with large dining table and grill. The ocean breeze was fantastic! If you need to escape to cooler temperatures the family room and bedrooms were all air conditioned such a plus. The house is in a perfect location, walking distance to the beach, bars, ice cream and a great little market. Lastly, I mostly enjoyed the peacefulness ! Thank you Ellen look forward to booking next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Cute beach Cottage

Very cute cottage, great location. Great deck with grill, spacious kitchen for a small cottage. Good sized bathroom. Lots of light. Neighborhood behind cottage on side street, great for walking with beautiful homes on a salt marsh. Close to everything, we had no problems with noise from the local bar down the street. There was a food truck a short walk from the cottage with sandwiches and bagels, even gluten free bread. Small grocery store, pizza place and a bar/pub all within walking or short ride distance. Kitchen well stocked for us to cook at home. AC's in every bedroom and downstairs if needed, we enjoyed the fresh air as well with the numerous windows and deck door. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Great Beach Cottage

This is the second year I am renting this cottage. Ellen makes it easy for you--toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing liquid and dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent and washing needs, as well as some spices, garbage bags and other kitchen bags are provided. You don't get this at other rentals that ask you to bring your entire house with you. Obviously, you have to bring your own linens and towels with you which is stated in the listing. The kitchen is very well stocked for all cooking needs and there is a huge grill on the huge deck. I appreciated that there was an A/C downstairs as well as in each of the upstairs bedrooms during the extreme heat wave and humidity we experienced this summer. Other reviewers have commented the bedrooms are small--so what? They are more than adequate with comfortable beds considering one will be out most of the day. The downstairs living area and eat in kitchen are very spacious, with games and books in the downstairs cabinet in the book/display case. Travelers with physical difficulties should be aware that there are stairs to climb to get to the bedrooms and they are steep and narrow and the bannister does not come all the way down to the bottom step. The cottage is in a great location to walk to the South Kingstown town beach, to local pub and pizza shop which has incredible salads and sandwiches ( decent pizza) and 8 minute drive to East Matunuck State Beach and the Matunuck Oyster Bar. Ellen is a pleasure to deal with. I'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Perfect cottage for a relaxing getaway

The cottage is exactly as described. The location is fantastic and is within walking distance of both South Kingstown Town Beach and East Matunuck State Beach. It’s just a short drive to some fantastic restaurants. Both Narragansett and Newport are also just a short drive away and offer plenty of things to do for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Cozy cottage in a great location

This was the perfect spot for our beach getaway! Plenty of room for our family of 5. Short walk to a couple beaches, and a quick bike ride to a couple more if you're feeling adventurous. Full kitchen with everything you could need to prepare meals, and a few spots within walking distance when you don't feel like cooking. Having a washer & dryer was key for those sandy beach days! We all had an awesome time, would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Fran M.

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

Matunuck Beach House

Very easy check-in… new & modern bathroom, nice kitchen (needs new refrigerator), great deck, nice layout on first floor. Corner lot, (a lot of turning around traffic), beaches within easy walk. Kayak launch right down the street! Fun time was had by all
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Cute Beach House

This cute beach house is conveniently located right in the middle of Matunuck, within a 5 minute walk to South Kingstown Town Beach, Deep Hole Beach, the Ocean Mist, and several other food options including pizza, coffee, and ice cream. The downstairs is nicely renovated, with a nice kitchen, bathroom (with laundry), and living room. The upstairs is a bit cramped and hasn’t been updated, but it’s just for sleeping, so it works. The back deck is great for grilling and gathering. Beach chairs, boogie boards, and a beach cart all are all provided. It was also a nice touch that supplies like paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, trash bags, sponges, etc. are all provided. Previous beach houses we’ve rented haven’t had any of this and it’s a lot to stock up on for one week especially since we have to fly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Wonderful stay at a wonderful place!

My brothers and I had a great stay here - the house was perfectly clean and well-appointed, with a spacious bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and a patio perfect for catching the breeze. Ellen was very responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., null

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

Clean, convenient spot with a fantastic owner!

We loved our stay in Matunuck, and it was all because of this spot! We were within walking distance to everything, including the beach, the market, ice cream, fantastic iced coffee, and all of the restaurants around. The house was perfect for the two of us, and even provided ambient common areas outside and in the living room for a few friends who came to visit the beach. Ellen and Jay are fantastic, from their great recommendations, to the state of the house, and even their communication was prompt and clear. We loved it here and will be recommending and revisiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

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

Family vacation

We had a family vacation with our adult children It was the perfect location for us We visited Ocean Mist and the pub we also enjoyed walking to the beach and watching the surfers down at deep hole
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Awesome week!

My two teen daughters and I had a blast! Everything we needed was within walking distance... the Seaview Market (awesome sandwiches to take to the beach), Vanilla Bean for ice cream and of course The Ocean Mist and The Pub (appetizers/pub food for all and cocktails for mom). Ellen was great to talk with and extremely helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay again! The Matunuck vibe is the best!

8/10 Good

Christina

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

Quintessential beach cottage

Our family of 5 had a great week at this cute beach cottage. We were able to walk or bike to the beach, ice cream, and small grocery store. We enjoyed evenings on the back deck and walking around the neighborhood. Fabulous location.The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped and the owner was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

John and MariAnne L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Matuuck

We enjoyed many aspects of this rental cottage; the location, access to beach, quiet area. Thank you for equipping the cottage with all essential items. However there was an infestation of large black ants throughout the cottage and especially in the kitchen and food storage areas. This total grossed us all out and required us to throw away food! Everything had to be thoroughly inspected for potential ants crawling on it!!! Upon our arrival home (Thursday evening) we unpacked and had to thoroughly inspect our belongings for any ants that may have been in our bags. It was an added pleasure to know air conditioning was available and there was a system to keeping the second floor cool and bearable for sleep. However the noise from the air conditioner in the queen bedroom was as loud as an airplane engine!!! Overall it was hard to relax and enjoy the inside during the foggy mornings and humid evenings with the ants. We did find both ant spray and traps and used them appropriately which did help somewhat temporarily. We are not accustomed to a buggy environment and would not recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

lauren b.

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

Perfect getaway trip

We love Matunick and this was the perfect spot to stay! Rode our bikes everywhere- the beach, market, And of course the Ocean Mist. We were fortunate with good weather so we weren’t home much but had we needed to it was a very cute and cozy spot to hang or cook in. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

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

Summer Vacation

We had an excellent stay for a week in July. Property owner was a pleasure to interact with and the home met our expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Perfect home at the beach!

This beach house was better than described ! It was comfortable for my family of four.. Everything was as described . Kitchen had everything needed. I thought it would get a bit noisy being being so close to the the Pub and Ocean Mist.. but never had any problem . Had a great week .. Looking forward to another stay in the future! Thanks Ellen for being so responsive to my questions.

About the host

Hosted by Ellen

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We are year-round Rhode Islanders and had always wanted a place by the ocean. We are always just a short distance away to assist you in any way.

Why they chose this property

Matunuck has the feel of a small village. everyting is accessable by foot or bike. It's a great place for families.

What makes this property unique

We love the feel of the neighborhood. The people who live and vacation here are very welcoming and come back year after year.
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