Common Fence Point Cottage w/ Ocean Views!
Cottage in Bristol, RI
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more
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About this cottage rental
Located in the desirable Common Fence Point neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Portsmouth vacation rental aims to please. Stretch out and go for a swim at one of the local beaches, then come home to host a traditional summer barbeque. For a day out on the town, attend a match at Newport Polo, or experience your own personal 'Great Gatsby' moment at The Breakers. With its beautiful views and easy access to Mt. Hope Bay, this traditional New England cottage won't disappoint!
-- THE PROPERTY --
RE.04377-STR | Steps to Bay & Beach | 1 Mile to Golf Course | 12.7 Miles to Newport
Tucked away on the tip of Aquidneck Island, this cottage boasts a peaceful escape for groups looking to explore the beauty of the Ocean State in a quiet, picturesque bay setting.
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4 (Sunroom): Full Daybed
LOUNGE INSIDE: 2 flat-screen TVs, dining tables, sunroom, decorative wood-burning fireplace, vanity, board games, ceiling fans
ENTERTAIN OUTSIDE: Deck, fenced-in yard w/ swing & hammock, gas grill
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar w/ seating, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high speed), washer/dryer, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: No fires allowed/wood stove not available, stairs required for access, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACHES: Common Fence Point Beach (steps away), Island Park Beach (2.8 miles), Grinnell’s Beach (3.1 miles), Sandy Beach (5.8 miles), McCorrie Point Beach (7.2 miles), Fogland Beach (10.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Montaup Country Club (1.1 miles), Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, & Arboretum (4.0 miles), Green Animals Topiary Gardens (5.3 miles), Downtown Bristol (6.0 miles), Newport Polo (7.5 miles), Greenvale Vineyards (9.8 miles)
PARKS & TRAILS: Ft. Barton Woods (3.0 miles), Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area (5.3 miles), Quequechan River Rail Trail (7.5 miles), Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Grey Preserve (8.0 miles)
DOWNTOWN NEWPORT (12.7 miles): Beaches, Ocean Drive Historic District, Cliff Walk, Bowen’s Wharf, Fort Adams State Park, The Breakers, Bellevue Avenue, Newport Art Museum, Newport Vineyard, International Tennis Hall of Fame
AIRPORT: T.F. Greene Airport (32.7 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are no fires currently permitted on the property, and the wood-burning stove is not available for guest use at this time
- NOTE: The property requires 3 steps for access, and though it does feature a full bathroom and daybed on the first floor, all formal bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor, with a narrow staircase required for access. Thus the property may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
-- THE PROPERTY --
RE.04377-STR | Steps to Bay & Beach | 1 Mile to Golf Course | 12.7 Miles to Newport
Tucked away on the tip of Aquidneck Island, this cottage boasts a peaceful escape for groups looking to explore the beauty of the Ocean State in a quiet, picturesque bay setting.
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4 (Sunroom): Full Daybed
LOUNGE INSIDE: 2 flat-screen TVs, dining tables, sunroom, decorative wood-burning fireplace, vanity, board games, ceiling fans
ENTERTAIN OUTSIDE: Deck, fenced-in yard w/ swing & hammock, gas grill
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar w/ seating, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high speed), washer/dryer, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: No fires allowed/wood stove not available, stairs required for access, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACHES: Common Fence Point Beach (steps away), Island Park Beach (2.8 miles), Grinnell’s Beach (3.1 miles), Sandy Beach (5.8 miles), McCorrie Point Beach (7.2 miles), Fogland Beach (10.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Montaup Country Club (1.1 miles), Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, & Arboretum (4.0 miles), Green Animals Topiary Gardens (5.3 miles), Downtown Bristol (6.0 miles), Newport Polo (7.5 miles), Greenvale Vineyards (9.8 miles)
PARKS & TRAILS: Ft. Barton Woods (3.0 miles), Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area (5.3 miles), Quequechan River Rail Trail (7.5 miles), Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Grey Preserve (8.0 miles)
DOWNTOWN NEWPORT (12.7 miles): Beaches, Ocean Drive Historic District, Cliff Walk, Bowen’s Wharf, Fort Adams State Park, The Breakers, Bellevue Avenue, Newport Art Museum, Newport Vineyard, International Tennis Hall of Fame
AIRPORT: T.F. Greene Airport (32.7 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are no fires currently permitted on the property, and the wood-burning stove is not available for guest use at this time
- NOTE: The property requires 3 steps for access, and though it does feature a full bathroom and daybed on the first floor, all formal bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor, with a narrow staircase required for access. Thus the property may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Bristol, RI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Portsmouth. The host was responsive and stayed in contact during the stay. Check in was easy and the location was perfect! We enjoyed beautiful sunsets each night and the fenced in yard was perfect for our younger guests. Quiet street and perfect for a family vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful seaside cottage, great location and very comfortable. Quiet, private, GREAT place to escape.
Would definitely book again!
2.0 / 5.0
The house is nice and spacious; the owner gets an "F" for communication and hospitality.
He told me we would get house key code 24 hours in advance and when I still had not received 22 hours in advance I had to text him again to get the code.
He also never informed us that the house did not have some basics like pillow cases for 2 of the pillows in one bedroom. We received one towel per person" as it was only a 4 night stay "; despite the house being close to the ocean that other neighbors were enjoying. We discovered after we arrived that no soap for tub and we appeared to have hand soap in 1 bathroom; but when used it discovered it was water with a little soap in it. It was frustrating to have to make multiple trips to the grocery store.
The house was hot when we arrived , but cooled off quickly as soon as we opened the windows . Owner did provide working ceiling fans in the rooms and box fans which kept the house comfortable.
Owner needs a good management company as a different attitude and a few basics could have turned this into a wonderful 4 or 5 star experience. After much communication; owner informed us that we could find a pillowcase in room behind living room that he had asked us not to go into; we did find 1 pillowcase in a cabinet in there. But he had been telling us to use dusty pillows from the couch for pillows because 2 pillows had no pillowcases. The off limits room also had beach towels which we did not use.
Owner expected us to take out all trash and take trash and recycling bins to the curb. Owner wanted us to strip beds and start 1 load of laundry prior to leaving which we did; but we would have done even more if owner had been more pleasant. It would also have been helpful to have information on grocery store and restaurants he sent in his text on a laminated sheet on table or kitchen counter.
4.0 / 5.0
Rented place for my groomsman for my wedding weekend, house and location are great, lots of room to enjoy the day and was close to all the venues we needed to get to to, weekend was incredible. Just remember to buy fans as the upstairs does get pretty hot in the summer time, house has crank windows that don’t fit ac’s. We managed just fine and it was fantastic.
2.0 / 5.0
Not worth the money
The location was perfect and the house was cute, however, POORLY maintained. The deck was in horrible shape with the built in bench falling apart and covered in moss due to over hanging trees, the gutters were overflowing and the swing is a liability waiting to happen. The house was incredibly hot with only one room that had the AC turned on (it was controlled
by the home owner) which started blowing out hot air shortly after arrival. When I messaged the home owner they turned it off, and when asked to turn it back on later in the evening in hopes it would be working correctly, the home owners stated when they lived on the property they barely ever used the unit but did end up turning it back on for us. Upon further inspection, the AC unit had vines growing in it so we used it sparingly. The rest of the rooms had fans which barely made a difference. There is only one tv that is connected to streaming services in the living room so if you need a tv to fall asleep to, you’ll need to bring a tablet or use your phone. Additionally, the ants were terrible and be prepared to spend a ton of time trying to figure out which light switch goes with what, there’s a ton! Lastly, I’ve rented many houses in the past and for the amount of money spent, to have to strip beds, start a load of laundry and do a load of dishes in the dishwasher, I ended up leaving with a house cleaner than what I arrived to. These are all things I would regularly do, however, have not been asked to do so with any other rental property. The location was the only perk as it was right by the water with excellent views.
1.0 / 5.0
No AC in any bedrooms
Come prepared to sweat and wake up with the birds at 4:30am every morning. 0 effort put into any outdoor space, so you're spending all your time inside. Just a very basic house with not much more than a few beds, couch, etc. 1 clean bathroom and 1 old and in need of renovation.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house
This home was so perfect ! House was so clean and beautiful! Water was so close to the house! It was such a relaxing getaway with old friends! Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy Cottage
This is a clean, cozy, cottage that is steps to ocean shoreline. Easy check in and owner is accessible for any questions. The home is spacious and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Our family loved it and will consider renting again in future.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall property was great, beautiful view. Fees were a bit excessive.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Home and Location
Had an amazing stay at this property. Very well maintained, lots of space, and great location - 1-2 min walk to the water. Guest contact was very responsive and made check-in/out easy. Highly recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous neighborhood, well laid out house with no upstairs AC & poor management
The location on the beach is lovely, and the house is spacious. Quiet neighborhood, easy drive to all area locations (Mansions, beaches, Blithewold). The listing was honest: AC in living room only-didn’t realize how hot the rest of the house would be. We had a hot summer week & the upstairs was stifling. 3 upstairs bedrooms: master had enough ventilation/windows/fan to cool off enough to sleep by midnight. The other two did not; 2 fans in the house were out of order. We ended up dragging mattresses to the living room for the kids to sleep.
The back living/TV room was lovely: spacious, smart TV with Netflix etc so all kinds of shows. Lots of board games and assorted books. Kids books (Captain Underpants which my boys love) & wide adult selection too. Great view from surfboard styled counter with chairs. Great AC in back living room only.
Basic kitchen equipment: can make simple dishes just fine. All appliances worked. Ants annoying but if we kept all food in the fridge it was fine & they stayed in the trash area. I’m sure this will be fixed.
Very poor management company Evolve: cheapest quality TP/sheets/soap, ants all over the kitchen, back porch dirty with broken bench, no outdoor table or seating despite lovely location/yard, missing hammock seen in photos online, unsafe swing, filthy grill: slow response on issues-grill finally cleaned Thursday of our week then fine, refused to fix the fans. Left ant traps for us to install Thursday. Little orientation information. No response to emails/calls to full VM box, would respond sometimes to texts. Eventually apologized saying very busy on Thursday to issues we texted about Mon/Tues.
Overall: would recommend if the weather is cool and/or you love heat. This property would be superb if upstairs AC was added and the management issues were resolved.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bristol?
The average price for a rental in Bristol is $529 per night. This rental is $361 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Common Fence Point Cottage w/ Ocean Views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Common Fence Point Cottage w/ Ocean Views! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Common Fence Point Cottage w/ Ocean Views!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.
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