LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES
House in Middletown, RI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
RE.01930-STR
Located in the perfect spot, 7 minute drive to Salve Regina and 20 minutes to Roger Williams University. Directly between Easton's (1st beach) and Sachuest (2nd Beach) Beaches, makes for an enjoyable walk to the water, while stillh minutes from downtown Newport, Cliff Walk, Norman bird sanctuary, Second Beach (Sachuest), Third Beach, and Newport Vineyards. This cozy, but spacious 3-floor cottage boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms - (1 king, 1 full and 2 twins) and two full baths - one on each floor.
Open plan living area, hardwood floors, lovely, bright dining room with French doors leading to a walk-out deck. Fully furnished with all the amenities for cooking.
The basement TV/game room has a large flat-screen TV and games.
The extra-large deck off the dining room is great for alfresco dining and gathering, featuring a BBQ grill, as well as small private yard to relax after a long day at the beaches or to play lawn games.
Other great features to make your stay enjoyable: Wifi, cable, off-street parking, full size washer/dryer in laundry room, bed and bath linens provided, in summer months-window air-conditioned in the upstairs bedrooms and/or fans for continuous air flow, portable air conditioner in the living room and portable air-conditioner in the basement.
Baseboard heating in the winter.
Perfect getaway for friend weekend, family or couples getaway. The best way to get around is to bike, walk or cab to downtown. About a 5-minute drive to Newport, 5 min walk to Easton's Beach and 15 min walk to Sachuests Beach.
Located in the perfect spot, 7 minute drive to Salve Regina and 20 minutes to Roger Williams University. Directly between Easton's (1st beach) and Sachuest (2nd Beach) Beaches, makes for an enjoyable walk to the water, while stillh minutes from downtown Newport, Cliff Walk, Norman bird sanctuary, Second Beach (Sachuest), Third Beach, and Newport Vineyards. This cozy, but spacious 3-floor cottage boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms - (1 king, 1 full and 2 twins) and two full baths - one on each floor.
Open plan living area, hardwood floors, lovely, bright dining room with French doors leading to a walk-out deck. Fully furnished with all the amenities for cooking.
The basement TV/game room has a large flat-screen TV and games.
The extra-large deck off the dining room is great for alfresco dining and gathering, featuring a BBQ grill, as well as small private yard to relax after a long day at the beaches or to play lawn games.
Other great features to make your stay enjoyable: Wifi, cable, off-street parking, full size washer/dryer in laundry room, bed and bath linens provided, in summer months-window air-conditioned in the upstairs bedrooms and/or fans for continuous air flow, portable air conditioner in the living room and portable air-conditioner in the basement.
Baseboard heating in the winter.
Perfect getaway for friend weekend, family or couples getaway. The best way to get around is to bike, walk or cab to downtown. About a 5-minute drive to Newport, 5 min walk to Easton's Beach and 15 min walk to Sachuests Beach.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Middletown, RI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Such a lovely host and beautiful home!
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect spot for us. My husband and I, along with our 3 adult children and significant other, had a wonderful weekend. It was so quiet and secluded but convenient to the wedding festivities. It was a nice walk to The Cliff Walk and an easy Ride Share drive to all that Newport had to offer. We spend most of our time on the outdoor deck! Our host was very responsive. We would highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) had a wonderful stay in the Mermaid Cottage! This is a very nice, updated house with 3 bedrooms (with a/c!!!) and two nice sized baths. In addition, the basement space is very roomy and comfortable. The host was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. First beach is within walking distance and all the shopping and restaurants of Newport are a quick drive. Very relaxing, easy trip. If you have an oversized SUB, it might not fit in the garage.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home. The location was perfect for us - walking distance to the beach and some restaurants/stores. Quick drive to downtown Newport. The house was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We hope to stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Spent some great family time in Newport. The house was perfect! Great location and very well stocked. Would highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Family of 5 in town for a family reunion. I’m
Formerly from RI but never stayed in the purgatory rd area. We loved this location and will definitely return to this area over downtown Newport. It’s so convenient and yet a country setting. The house served our needs very well. It was a heat wave during our stay and the ac worked well. Older home but clean and beachy.
4.0 / 5.0
We traveled to Newport for a wedding at Castle Hill and stayed with our three (adult) children at this house. It was exactly as advertised online- a very quaint, clean rental and everything we needed. The property managers were terrific, provided a ton of information and were very responsive. Overall a great stay.
5.0 / 5.0
The unit is located in walking distance of the beach and is comfortable for a small group. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This property is located in a perfect spot to tour all of Newport and the surrounding areas, it is in walking distance of some of the main attractions and should be a go to stay for those who want to experience Newport.
5.0 / 5.0
Just perfect. We did choose to drive to the beaches, because the road is busy, but we walked to town.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 3rd stay at the Mermaid House and each year we enjoy it more! The host, Jackie, is super responsive. She always responds immediately to any requests or questions. The location is perfect! Walking distance to beaches, restaurants and shops. The house is updated every year and the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking supplies, and is such fun to cook in. The spacious deck is perfect for dinner and cocktails. The beds are super comfy and the bathrooms are clean. We will be back again next year!
5.0 / 5.0
We were five college friends of 30 years spending a girls' weekend away, and this was a great fit for our needs. Close to Newport, but out of its bustle. Enjoyed our deck and sunny window seat.
5.0 / 5.0
just a great place to stay - close to beaches etc
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfect for our group of 5 people, although it easily sleeps more than that. The house had everything we were looking for and the highlight was the beautiful back deck!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was beautiful in a quiet location. Jackie was very gracious and communicative. We would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
An idyllic location that was walkable to the beach and cute cafes/ restaurants— and for long walkers like me, I was able to go to the seaport every morning, too! It was wonderful for a group stay and highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wedding at Castle Hill Inn and this was the perfect location to stay!
Close to the beach. Close to tons of restaurants and Thames St. and just so much to see and do! Only 2 mins from the Cliff Walk. We loved this home. We had 4 adults and 4 children under 6 years old, and we enjoyed this cozy home and all its amenities. Sheets, towels, everything we needed was at our fingertips. Even a beach wagon and beach toys. :)
Thank you for having us! Can’t wait to visit the Mermaid Cottage again, sometime. All the way from Pittsburgh, PA.
xo, Ali
5.0 / 5.0
Nice living areas with lots of natural light. Well equipped kitchen. Conveniently located close to beach, restaurants and Cliff Walk. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Super cute house, we had a blast!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay at this perfect beach cottage. It was very comfortable with great attention to detail. A short walk to the beach and restaurants only makes it better.
4.0 / 5.0
The location was convenient. We had difficulty operating the door locks and the heating controls. The owners were very responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much! The location was perfect, an easy walk to the beach, close enough to everything, but it still felt very private. It had a beautiful deck.
Our trip was quick and busy, so I wish we had more time to enjoy the house. It was fully stocked and had everything we needed in the kitchen. It had more room than we needed. It was very big and we all had our own space.
Check in was very easy . I appreciated the detailed information about parking.
We hope to come back again when we have more time to enjoy the house!
2.5 / 5.0
It was our 2nd stay at the Mermaid House and it is just as comfortable as we remembered. The kitchen is so well stocked and easy to cook in, and the porch is perfect for enjoying fall evenings. We will definitely be coming back for more visits!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Cape Cod cottage! Property was clean, comfortable, and close to Newport attractions. We loved the back deck for meals in the mild weather. Easy access to owners via text for any questions/ issues with prompt response. We would definitely rent here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice house located within walking distance of both beaches. Family had a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location! Walkable to the beach. Loved the house and it was perfect for our family trip.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 2nd time staying at this property. Close proximity to the beach and downtown Newport. Plenty of space inside as well as outside backyard and deck with BBQ. Excellent communication from host. Would stay a 3rd time!
2.5 / 5.0
Evening .
We just left this morning (July 26-30), after a four night stay.
“We”, being myself, my two adult sons and their ladies, plus the mom of one of my son’s girlfriend.
It was especially important for me, to have a good spot to stay, as l get to only spend a few days together infrequently, with my sons, so finding the right house and location was paramount.
I wanted to have a hassle free vacation to celebrate my 60th, which we did.
Jackie, our host, was always available for even my most ridiculous of concerns before coming. Very friendly and accommodating.. and…patient! Lol
The house was clean, spacious and definitely was able to accommodate all six of us, with having the finished basement, as an extra room to socialize or sleep in, if anyone wanted to spread out.
It was both comfortable and homey.
We were able to access beaches closely in any direction and the Gills, supplied beach chairs, boogie boards and a beach wagon to get it all to the beach.
You can drive also, which will be a $20 parking fee, but the beaches themselves, are free.
A big point for us, was how close we were to downtown Newport! A great place for dining out and walks down by the water.
Maybe a seven minute drive.
We loved how private the back deck felt, with the strategically placed high shrubbery.
It was great to have two full bathrooms, which saved any arguments lining up to shower! Lol
The kitchen is roomy enough to allow two people comfortably prep meals. ( But you also have a BBQ grill on the deck)
Anyone like me, who likes a cooler room, will be fine with the adequacy of the window and plug in AC’s, plus… the living room ceiling fan.
The road the house is on, is pleasantly situated on a fairly quiet road, making a good nights sleep no problem.
All in all, we were very happy with this house and how the Gills have set it up.
We absolutely recommend it and hopefully will get to return in the future
Laura
5.0 / 5.0
Wow, this property was perfect, I could spend all night sitting on the back deck in the ocean breeze. The house was clean and very accommodating. I would love to come back again and hope to be as soon as possible.
4.0 / 5.0
lovely house with a beautiful back porch that serves as an additional sitting/drinking/chatting room for the entire time. Easy communications with very responsive host and walking to beaches is a plus though the street noise can be a bit bothersome until you get used to it. Overall, lovely stay that I highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Sleeps six. Not luxurious but comfortable.
3.0 / 5.0
House is situated directly between the 2 primary beaches, making it an easy walk to both. Loading the wagon provided by the hosts with all beach accessories helped avoid paying the fees for parking which was a plus. The house was not what I would call "clean" upon arrival. Dish drain in sink was dirty & had remnants of food. There was crumbs everywhere but especially on the counter and in the draws around the sink. The floors were dirty & the primary bath upstairs had hair in the tub.
When informed the owner offered to bring the cleaning service back but we declined and cleaned ourselves.
Overall condition of the home was borderline satisfactory & could clearly use some paint and upgrades. Prior to checking in the owner informed us that the locks on the sliders to the patio were not functioning properly & to use the access door instead. A minor inconvenience for sure, but why not have the slider locks fixed? Internet access was poor & the code in the guide book was not correct. Had to contact owner for right code.
4.0 / 5.0
This house is central to most everything you might want to see, and quite convenient in location. Its very bright and pleasant. More than enough pillows, towels and linens and comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Very cute and comfortable and plenty of space for our family of 5. Parking was challenging - if you have a full size SUV you're going to struggle to fit. Our mid-sized SUV would not fit in the garage, though we did have garage access.There are several doors that are either challenging or downright impossible to lock, which was my least favorite part of the house. Basement has a little bit of mildew smell but we didn't spend much time there - there is plenty of room elsewhere.
2.5 / 5.0
We stayed at this beautiful home for a wedding in Newport/Middletown, and it was fantastic. Great location, the home was beautiful and very clean, and had everything we needed. It was unseasonably warm the weekend we stayed, but the AC units worked very well overnight. The owner was incredibly helpful and communicative during check in and check out. Would 100% recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the house and location. Very walkable
Host Jackie was phenomenal!!!! Super helpful and responsive!!!
Perfect girls weekend for us!!!!
2.5 / 5.0
My two friends and I wanted to stay somewhere we could easily hang out in the evenings but with our own space. The Mermaid Cottage was a wonderful place with a bedroom for each of us and we used the main floor and basement to chat and catch up at night after exploring the area. The location was fantastic as we could walk to the Cliff Walk, some restaurants, etc. Jackie was great at communicating with me in advance and while we were there. She provided a lot of helpful information for someone new to visiting the area. Everything went incredibly smoothly.
2.5 / 5.0
Home well equipped from beach chairs, to grill. Loved the ability to walk (free) or drive to Beach ($20 to park) Lovely deck for dinner or enclosed spot for children to play. Window unit air conditioners in each room. Easy to communicate with owner. Great lobster rolls at Snack bar at first beach, but watch out for the seagulls when you eat! :)
2.5 / 5.0
The Mermaid Cottage provided a warm and welcoming home for me and three friends during our stay in the Newport area. The house was cute, clean, and provided everything that we needed. The deck is beautiful and we were able to enjoy our meals outside. Would definitely recommend!
2.5 / 5.0
The house was lovely and spacious. The deck fantastic. Everything from kitchen gear to brand new beach chairs and cart was ready for us. And the location - walk to beach, Cliff Walk and Middletown and very short drive or 45 minute walk to Newport. Could not be better.
2.5 / 5.0
The house is situated in a convenient location and is well-equipped with all you need (including friendly neighbors). It was just the right size for a family of 5 with young kids. We enjoyed walking to First Beach and the beach wagon provided with the house was super helpful! Jackie was very responsive and gave great recommendations for dining and kid activities. The deck is very spacious and there are several other relaxing spots throughout the house. It is definitely an older home, with remnants of its age most visible in the upstairs bathroom and kitchen. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!. Extra special for “thank you!” to Jackie for quickly and graciously mailing us our kids clothing items that we accidentally left behind!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Middletown?
The average price for a rental in Middletown is $422 per night. This rental is $468 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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