Our Cottage on the water-Relax & swim
House in Bristol, RI
5 guests Ā· 3 bedrooms Ā· 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Enjoy awesome views and private beach access to Sakonnet River from our three bedroom cottage. This cozy inviting home has modern amenities while keeping the classic Summer Cottage decor. All the beds are comfortable. All living spaces contain refurbished and new hard wood flooring. In keeping with the classical summer cottage design two bedrooms have partition walls.
The kitchen has new tile, seashell window coverings and washer and dryer. There is a combination of charming antique furniture and modern cabinetry. The kitchen also features a spectacular water view and opens directly to a screened in porch with a splendid seating area perfect for morning coffee; offering an additional 424 square feet of living area.
Features & Amenities: Settle into the gorgeous master bedroom complete with plenty of storage, high-end queen size bed, Egyptian cotton linens, custom selected art and accessories.
Relax and enjoy the second bedroom which offers a new queen size bed with cotton linens, plenty of storage and cozy atmosphere. Custom selected art and fine wood furnishings, rustic wood paneling and seaside window coverings.
One of the best-kept secrets in this comfortable cottage is the third walk-room. This wonderful bedroom defines cozy. It features an antique armoire from one of the 'Newport Mansions'. Quiet and private with a new queen size bed, the room has a whimsical nautical theme including seashell window coverings; sailboat quilt bed spread and specially selected sailboat artwork.
Most attractive of all is the open living space with two stoves including one, which is wood burning. Flooring is refurbished wood and accented by wonderful seaside window coverings. The table and charming chairs seat eight. The living area also has exquisite water views and direct access to the large screened in porch.
The large screened in porch offers multiple seating perfect for entertaining or a romantic dinner. It also offers exquisite views and great cross ventilation. Walk to the private beach access in less than 50 yards down private concrete stairs. The beach is rocky. So we recommend wearing water shoes.
This wonderful vacation home is located right on the river and is just a short drive to many great beaches and a five star golf course. Perfect for boaters; the home is located right around the corner from a full service marina. Enjoy beautiful sunrises, uncrowned beaches, and close proximity to the historic city of Newport, Rhode Island. Relax on the screened in porch and watch the sailboats, or head out to the yard just feet from the stairs and walk to your own beach. A perfect Summer Cottage. Located in a quiet centrally located residential neighborhood with plenty of parking.
The kitchen has new tile, seashell window coverings and washer and dryer. There is a combination of charming antique furniture and modern cabinetry. The kitchen also features a spectacular water view and opens directly to a screened in porch with a splendid seating area perfect for morning coffee; offering an additional 424 square feet of living area.
Features & Amenities: Settle into the gorgeous master bedroom complete with plenty of storage, high-end queen size bed, Egyptian cotton linens, custom selected art and accessories.
Relax and enjoy the second bedroom which offers a new queen size bed with cotton linens, plenty of storage and cozy atmosphere. Custom selected art and fine wood furnishings, rustic wood paneling and seaside window coverings.
One of the best-kept secrets in this comfortable cottage is the third walk-room. This wonderful bedroom defines cozy. It features an antique armoire from one of the 'Newport Mansions'. Quiet and private with a new queen size bed, the room has a whimsical nautical theme including seashell window coverings; sailboat quilt bed spread and specially selected sailboat artwork.
Most attractive of all is the open living space with two stoves including one, which is wood burning. Flooring is refurbished wood and accented by wonderful seaside window coverings. The table and charming chairs seat eight. The living area also has exquisite water views and direct access to the large screened in porch.
The large screened in porch offers multiple seating perfect for entertaining or a romantic dinner. It also offers exquisite views and great cross ventilation. Walk to the private beach access in less than 50 yards down private concrete stairs. The beach is rocky. So we recommend wearing water shoes.
This wonderful vacation home is located right on the river and is just a short drive to many great beaches and a five star golf course. Perfect for boaters; the home is located right around the corner from a full service marina. Enjoy beautiful sunrises, uncrowned beaches, and close proximity to the historic city of Newport, Rhode Island. Relax on the screened in porch and watch the sailboats, or head out to the yard just feet from the stairs and walk to your own beach. A perfect Summer Cottage. Located in a quiet centrally located residential neighborhood with plenty of parking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bristol, RI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful stay. House just as advertised. Nice to have a kitchen stocked with essentials.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful, Peaceful, quiet retreat. We were so happy to spend our vacation in Portsmouth,RI at this magical little cottage on the water. We spent most of our time on the big, beautiful, and comfortable porch.
While making breakfast and coffee each morning, our lab Dixie made her way to the porch just before us. Making sure she had her place on the lounge chair to watch the water and boats passing by. Our gracious hosts were very welcoming. A very nice bottle of wine, flowers and note to our family. We had everything we needed. Thank you so much for a much needed, restful vacation at your beautiful little cottage on the water.
The Sancricca, Daniele Family šš¾
4.0 / 5.0
The house was very clean and the view from the screened in porch was amazing!!! We had two days where it rained and we didn't realize how much we would appreciate the screened porch until this trip. Thanks again for the stay!
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I loved our one week stay at Hannahās Cottage. The house was clean, comfortable and the view was spectacular! We were up early most mornings to see the sunrise and spent the whole week on the screened in deck. The air conditioners were perfect for cooling off the cottage on humid days. There are 35 steps to access the private rocky beach in front of the cottage and we brought our tandem kayak and kept it tied up on the beach when not in use. The quiet neighborhood location was great for our morning walks.
We visited Bristol and Newport and our favorite brewery was Ragged Islandā¦.a greenhouse and a farm onsite!
All in all a relaxing week!
Thank you Jesse!
5.0 / 5.0
The house is more beautiful than the pictures. We loved the access to the water. We went to the water pretty much every day. We spent the night time at screened porch.
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint cottage with a great view.
3.0 / 5.0
Cookware and kitchen appliances were rundown and were not clean Property manager bought new pans on the second day of our stay. Oven was not clean. When we turned on the oven fire alarm went on due to smoke. There was no vacuum cleaner to clean the floors. Counter space was very limited to prepare food. This place is not suitable for vacationers who like cooking and preparing their own breakfast
Location was very nice and convenient.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a well maintained charming summer cottage. It has a 180 view of the water with boats passing through. It was a calm beach with no current. There was also an outdoor shower . The sunrises were beautiful. The cottage was larger and nicer than the photos show! Well stocked. Very quiet safe neighborhood. Large yard for playing games. Itās a very good find. Loved it
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed this cottage so much! It has great views in any kind of a weather and at any time of the day. It is fully stocked. You can find anything and everything there. It is fun just to open the cabinets and drawers to find everything your soul desires for. This cottage is a treat and in the middle between all key points in RI.
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jesseās cabin by the water. Our mornings on the porch watching the boats float by and feeling the sea breezes were delightful. The area was quiet, friendly and a great place to walk our dog. The location was perfect for all the sightseeing that we hoped to do. Thanks Jesse!
5.0 / 5.0
Adorable cottage on the water. Lovely neighborhood on a quiet street.
5.0 / 5.0
This is the fifth time at this rental. Great location and perfect for our family and pup! Will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Property is just as described. Beautiful location, quiet neighborhood. Great location easy to get anywhere you want to go. Owners were very responsive. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was a perfect size for our family stay. It was in a good location with a great walking neighborhood. Easy access to beaches.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location on the water and easy access to major roads north or west or to Newport. Quiet and clean, safe neighborhood. Some features such as the electrical outlets and plumbing are older and can cause some confusion- needed to turn some things off and monitor the fuse box to keep one of the air conditioners running. Once figured out, we didnāt have a problem. Loved the really large screened back porch area! Lots of yard and quiet street area also, if you have a dog to walk. One ownerās brother-in-law stopped by on our first full day to welcome us and bring flowers and a gift- what a wonderful touch to our visit! Thank you!!
5.0 / 5.0
Very fun and a little funky which we like. There was a problem with the Vrbo code sent. It was the wrong code bur I was able to get the correct one from the owner by chance.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect spot right on the water with great views and access to the water! Walking/biking trail nearby and cottage is close to all the fun activities of the area. Cottage is fully equipped with everything you need! We truly enjoyed our stay! Bridge noise was minimal when outside and no issue at all. We would love to stay again!
3.0 / 5.0
Will work well for a small family like ours.
ā¢ The vintage style suited us very wellāthis is a true 1938 fishermanās style home. Tidy, quirky, comfortable. A little rustic & unpredictable as a result (bathroom is tiny, floor slopes, some walls are, electrical outlets are sparse.) Itās clearly described in the listing & we werenāt surprised or troubled by these things.
ā¢ It was clean, not musty. Porch was a little cluttered
ā¢ Towels/ linens plentiful, beds super comfortable
ā¢ A/C worked well to cool the whole house during a scorching stay
ā¢ Kitchen is well stocked
ā¢ Screen porch & location are a delight. View is incredible. Weāre native to the area & know it well. You canāt go wrong with this quiet street, level back yard, & nearly unobstructed view of the river, the bridge, boat traffic. It was the perfect spot for us to relax & recharge
ā¢ Landlords were very responsive to msgs (immediately in fact) & always kind in answers to our queries & alerts to issues
Unfortunately, we experienced a lot of systems problems & this colored our visit almost daily.
ā¢ Washer out of order upon arrival. We had to spend an afternoon of vacation in our nearby family basement doing laundry
ā¢ Advertised access to the shore wasnāt available. The staircase leading to it was caved in & dangerous. As this access was one of the primary reasons we chose this rental, it was the biggest disappointment of all. The owners indicated it was a recent problem but there seemed to be stages of failed repair. Fortunately, weāre walkers, so were able to walk to the other side of the point to public access areas of the beach
ā¢ Outdoor shower is just a pump for the garden hose. The stall is run down & when we arrived it didnāt work. The handyman arrived promptly to assess & within two days had the pump running but the heat never worked. To use it you had to step around hoses and lines within the stall itself. Fine for rinsing sandy feet off but not good for much else. If it were my cottage, Iād probably just tear it out and put a little platform near the garden hose for foot rinsing.
ā¢ A few other smaller issues required the owners, but you get the idea. Handyman was as friendly & unobtrusive as possible but needed to make multiple visits over the week we were there.
Overall, we loved the cottage, & might give it another chance. Owners were responsive and offered us a small rebate for the missing amenities. If the major issues above were corrected, we wouldnāt hesitate to return.
4.0 / 5.0
Restorative!
A quiet, private, tranquil cottage overlooking the Sakonnet River. Watching the sailboats, reading on the screened in porch while breeze blows through, collecting shells by the water. Lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing
Perfect from the first moment to the last. Enjoyed everything about this property. Especially the private beach and sunporch. The best vacation place we have ever stayed at!
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful
Very smooth rental process. Cottage very clean and comfortable. We spent the majority of the time on the screened porch enjoying the view of the river and watching the boats. Quiet neighborhood. Traffic on the bridge can be heard but really didn't bother us.
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy cottage
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. We spent most days hanging out on a wonderful screened-in back deck watching boats and little critters. It was stocked with all our needs. The hosts were also wonderful, kind and thoughtful.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful views
Stayed here for 5 days with the family. Check in/out process was easy and convenient. The views of the water from the property was absolutely beautiful to see every morning. Place had enough space for all of us and was clean. Only suggestion would for it to be more organized in the porch, there was just a lot of furniture/things that were just cluttered around. Otherwise everything was great! Highly recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
Just what we needed
Our week together at Hannah's cottage was a treasured retreat. Sunrise porch mornings, combing the shore, simply lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay ! Amazing views!
Great experience! Seamless process
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing in RI
Quiet little community with water access and nearby beach. Lots of boat traffic; fun to watch! Many attractions nearby! Great week!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful little spot on the water
What a great place! We loved everything about our stay and would absolutely stay here again. The back porch and rock beach were everything we needed, but the location is awesome and close to all of the things we love. Jesse and Lisa were so responsive and welcoming. Loved it!
4.0 / 5.0
It's all about the porch and river!
Absolutely idyllic place to reunite with our adult sons post-covid. The cottage was adorable. We experienced glitches with the AC and overloaded circuits. Didn't ruin our experience. The new BBQ grill and choice of outdoor, porch or indoor dining was perfect. We loved the stone beach and spent time down at -- and in -- the river. We loved the porch and it was our primary hangout space. Wonderful.
5.0 / 5.0
Sunny Beach Adventure
Great location. Cute, well-kept house. Lots of natural light. Would like to mention that the private beach, while romantic, is a rock beach and is located next to a bridge so there is traffic noise. Highly recommend water shoes!! Great for collecting shells and rocks and watching sunrises/sunsets. Also, had some beautiful moon views next to the bridge. House is cozy and has only one tiny bathroom. Perfect for just the two of us. Would not have been as enjoyable with more people. Kitchen had literally everything we could possibly need. Washer and dryer were a huge perk. Ocean breeze and multiple fans kept us not needing ac the whole week we were here (mid-June), although there were window units present. Back porch was much bigger than expected with many well-allocated sitting areas, great views of skies, boats, water, bunnies, birds... Jesse was very attentive, but unobtrusive. I definitely felt as if any problems would have been taken care of immediately, but we didn't have any. All in all, a great stay. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing retreat with beautiful views!
We spent 3 delightful days in this home. My favorite part was the screened-in porch with the views of the Sakonnet River. At night we were able to see the beautiful lights on the bridge and even some fireworks on Saturday night. The air conditioners were not yet installed, so the bedrooms were a little stuffy even with the fans. However, there were air conditioners on the porch, so I imagine once they are installed, that won't be a problem. The house was well stocked with sheets, towels and kitchen items.
5.0 / 5.0
Great time in Portsmouth
We had such a great week staying here! The house was in a great location for us, lots of time spent at Third Beach, about 20 min from the house. Head to Peabodys for parking if you're not a resident, there is a fee. Or they offer a season pass which may be worth purchasing if you plan on going a lot. We also enjoyed going into Bristol for dinner and to walk along the water. Excellent meal at SS Dion there. The house has a great screened in porch area and backyard space which the kids loved. We also took some nice walks along the Sakkonnet Bay accessible from the back of the house down a flight of stairs. The hosts were always available to answer our questions via message. A really fun and memorable stay, we'd return again!
4.0 / 5.0
Shady tree by the Water
Great communication from the owners. Given extreme heat and COVID beach restrictions, we appreciated the air conditioning, screened porch, and shade of a big tree by the water. Many days sitting under the tree watching the boats go by with our dog by our side. Having towels and linens provided made things easy. The only distraction was the traffic from the overpass nearby which we got used to.
4.0 / 5.0
Welcome Reprieve
Booked a last minute rental amid the pandemic from one clean Spot to another. Due to this, We did not leave the cottage much but thatās OK. The breezy porch is the best part of the house and we spent many hours outside reading, talking or just enjoying the view. Kitchen is fully stocked+ minus a normal size saucepan. Bedrooms are comfortable but one is only accessible by walking through another so I would not recommend for three couples. Awkward. Families, yes. AC was also very much appreciated during hot days.
Yard was pleasant with plenty of seating and lovely partial (lots of trees/shrubbery) views of the water. Waterfront is accessible down a steep flight of stairs with a rock at the bottom to traverse. You can definitely swim or launch your small boat but itās quite steep. Sturdy water shoes are definitely needed.
Loved the neighborhood-excellent for walkers. I even walked over the bridge one day!
Very accommodating hosts. Quick to respond.
Suggested moving smoke detector from the location above the stove. Actively going off all week with no visibile smoke.
Overall, we had an excellent and relaxing time self isolating in a different location! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint and quiet cottage
We truly enjoyed our stay! The cottage is full of rustic charm on a quiet street and close to various beaches. The water on the private rocky beach is very swimmable which was key for our kids. And the trees make for nice afternoon shade. Thank you!
3.0 / 5.0
Cute cottage
This place was in a beautiful neighborhood. The cottage was cute and clean but a little run down. The outside could certainly use some improvements and updates. Also, the floor wasn't level in the living room so we felt lop-sided. The "couch" in the living room was very old and the tv was very small. I love RI, but this place was a little too remote for my daughter and I. It's a great getaway for people who want peace and quiet and don't mind driving to certain destinations. The owner couldn't have been more nice and accommodating however! He was very responsive to my requests/questions and very nice to talk to.
5.0 / 5.0
House on the RIver
The House on the River was a welcome retreat. It was very clean, had a cozy feel, fabulous wrap around porch and a peaceful view. I would recommend this house for anyone looking for a relaxing spot to unwind, read a good book, and watch the sailboats.
It is also very close to a wonderful little beach, Peabody Beach, and shopping in Newport.
An added extra is the opportunity to bring your best canine friends along for the trip!
5.0 / 5.0
Adorable cottage
Everything ready and at our fingertips! The cottage was quaint and clean, comfortable furnishings, plenty of cooking utensils and items. Beautiful views from the screened porch and yard. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
4.0 / 5.0
Peaceful stay
Easy access from the hwy. Great place to stay with the family. The screened in porch was the best; coffee in the morning and drinks at night overlooking the water and the boats.
4.0 / 5.0
Sisters Trip
After a short delay with check-in, we found our way in for a relaxing weekend.
The cottage is well appointed and a beautiful place to visit and take in the water views.
We also enjoyed the restaurants and sights suggested by Jesse!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place and the scenery is amazing
Beautiful place and the scenery is amazing, changed many dinner nights to eat in
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bristol?
The average price for a rental in Bristol is $529 per night. This rental is $142 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Our Cottage on the water-Relax & swim. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didnāt find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Our Cottage on the water-Relax & swim pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Our Cottage on the water-Relax & swim?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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