Wake up to a stunning year-round Narragansett Bay, bridge, & lighthouse view
House in Portsmouth, RI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Lovely year round vacation home on the Narragansett Bay, located in quaint Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. This home offers wonderful, ever changing, views of the bay; Mt. Hope Bridge, Bristol Harbor, Hog Island Lighthouse and Panoramic Sunsets. With this nautical styled house, get the feeling of being lodged in the Captain’s quarters without having to leave the shore. This home offers the luxury of a Chef’s kitchen; 36” Wolf Range, fully equipped with large pots to boil your lobster or a New England clam boil. The home includes a steam shower and king - Sleep Number bed in the Master Loft. There is radiant heat in main level and both bathrooms, a queen bed on the main level bedroom, central vacuum, washer/dryer, beverage cooler, Direct TV and wireless internet.
The home is located on the west shore between Carnegie’s Private Golf Course and the Newport Beach Club. Minutes away from several public golf courses, Newport, charming town of Bristol, Newport International Polo Series, Greenvale Vineyard, Roger William University, Green Topiary Gardens, Carnegie Abby School. 35 miles to PVD Airport, 65 miles to Boston Airport, and an hour to Cape Cod or Mystic Sea Port Museum, CT.
This is a great place for travelers, vacationers, short-term residents, or someone looking for a relaxing break; watch swans, ducks and other varies species of birds floating passed, and varies other water activities while sitting on the deck… Come Enjoy!
The home is located on the west shore between Carnegie’s Private Golf Course and the Newport Beach Club. Minutes away from several public golf courses, Newport, charming town of Bristol, Newport International Polo Series, Greenvale Vineyard, Roger William University, Green Topiary Gardens, Carnegie Abby School. 35 miles to PVD Airport, 65 miles to Boston Airport, and an hour to Cape Cod or Mystic Sea Port Museum, CT.
This is a great place for travelers, vacationers, short-term residents, or someone looking for a relaxing break; watch swans, ducks and other varies species of birds floating passed, and varies other water activities while sitting on the deck… Come Enjoy!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Portsmouth, RI
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The pictures don’t do this properly justice!
The views are stunning from every room, and the architecture and design of this home is superb.
Jan has thought of everything and the attention to details was appreciated. We had the good fortune to see fireworks and many beautiful sunsets. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return some day.
5.0 / 5.0
Another lovely stay at this beautiful property! Wonderful and thoughtful hosts.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a beautiful home directly on Narragansett Bay. You feel like you are on a ship. Fabulous sunsets, clamming and swimming. This was our eighth straight summer visit. God willing we will be back next year for season nine.
Jan Hanks is a caring hostess and can’t do enough for you.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was stunning as it is every year. My wife and I have made this a yearly tradition as we fell in love with the house on our first visit. Check in and out is easy and makes you feel like you’re visiting family, as the hosts have made us feel like we are an extension to their family. We spend time during low tide to search for sea glass, shells, and rocks. We were blessed this year to have friends join us for a few days of our vacation. They were so excited with the luxurious look and feel of the property and the spacious guest bedroom. Even on rainy days you feel as though the sun shines upon you as you take in the views of the ocean waves through the expansive windows facing the water. The host has gathered a binder with lots of things that you can do/visit nearby on your stay but with how relaxing our stay was, most days we just wanted to stay home and enjoy the view and swim in the water just outside the back door. If you have an opportunity to stay here I would take it, You will not be disappointed!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Year after year we return to this property. It is on a prime piece of real estate, with quiet views of the bay, lighthouse, fishing boats, birds, wildlife, the Mount Hope Bridge, and Hog Island in the distance! The house has absolutely anything you would need. The location is a short driving distance to many attractions, perfect for day trips! We are always sorry to leave! Jan does a phenomenal job maintaining the best accommodations in the area! LOVE THIS HOUSE!
5.0 / 5.0
Without a doubt, the nicest VRBO accommodation we have ever stayed at. First class throughout.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed for six nights and another couple joined us for the second half of our stay. This place is even better than it looks in the pics online! Everything is so comfortable and there are so many thoughtful touches throughout the home, such as really nice toiletries, yummy snacks, current issues of Rhode Island magazine, and a great set of binoculars, just to name a few. The hosts not only designed the home well, with a great kitchen and bathrooms, they have furnished it well with really comfy beds and seating areas. I loved waking up with the natural light pouring in in the mornings from all four directions through the big, beautiful windows upstairs and I loved going to sleep at night seeing the Mt. Hope bridge lit up at night! The location is wonderful because the house itself is on this lovely, quiet spot right on Naragansett Bay, so if you just want peace and quiet and to sit and watch the birds on the water, you can do that. It's also a great location because you're so close to so many interesting places. Newport is about 25 minutes away with all of its historic mansions from the Gilded Age, Bristol and Warren are even closer with their cute shops and great restaurants, and Fall River, MA, is about 15 minutes away for those who want to tour Battleship Cove. The hosts are a true pleasure to work with and just so kind! I felt like I had spent time at a wonderful five-star hotel, I was so relaxed! We were sorry to leave and can't wait to go back!
5.0 / 5.0
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5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely gorgeous home - spotless and comfortable with amazing views! This was our second time staying at Jan & John's property for a quick weekend getaway; they are wonderful hosts. We cant wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
This place is perfect for a couple. The views of the bay are amazing, and worth it. The master bed room is open upstairs, so a big family would be tough. The master bath has a steam shower that was awesome. Would definitely recommend this place!
5.0 / 5.0
Exactly what we needed! Beautiful home with a breathtaking view at all times. Gracious host! Close to everything, able to enjoy Portsmouth and thier warm community, Newport and the cliff walk, Providence for a nice city vibe, and New Hampshire to hike the moutain. Each day returning to this wonderful shore house. When we come back to R.I., we know where we will be staying!
5.0 / 5.0
It doesn’t get any better stunning is perfect for add . awesome home, and views peaceful and relaxing. Definitely hope to revisit
5.0 / 5.0
We had a lovely stay with Jan and John. They are gracious hosts (great snacks!) and the property was perfect. Stunning bay views and so much attention to detail. Lux finishes abound. Hope to be back!
5.0 / 5.0
The Shore House is perfect in every way. The house is impeccable with gracious and attentive owners. The property provides a stunning view and any stress you may have brought with you melts away instantly when you arrive! We will return without hesitation year after year.
5.0 / 5.0
We love the Shorehouse. This was our seventh straight year there. It is peaceful, with Narragansett Bay just yards away, the Mount Hope Bridge and Hog Shoal light provide a wonderful scenic view. Swimming at high tide and clamming at low tide are regular activities.
Location is terrific. All necessary services within 10 minutes. We are coming back next summer.
5.0 / 5.0
As always this home was absolutely perfect inside and out. The gorgeous water view can be seen from almost every room and the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks was so relaxing. There is so much to do close by. We spent a day visiting Newport, a day visiting Breweries in Bristol, and we visited the Green Animal Topiary that had special Lego works on display. The best part of every day was making and having dinner back at the house. The kitchen has an incredible professional stove and the view and sounds of the water made dinner’s even better. I can’t wait to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous house and fabulous hosts
5.0 / 5.0
This home is amazing! The attention to detail of the home and the views did not disappoint. Every detail is geared toward comfort and relaxation. It was very quiet at night and the beds are quite comfortable. The house was spotless. Jan and John are wonderful hosts and were very generous with a welcome basket and a fully equipped kitchen. We cannot recommend this property highly enough!
5.0 / 5.0
The accommodations exceeded our expectations by a long shot. The place was immaculate and was stocked with everything imaginable. The view was extraodinary! We plan to come back next year and stay even longer.
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time we have stayed at Jan and John's home and, if possible, we enjoyed it even more than the first. This beautiful house has amenities found in luxury homes, gorgeous views and amazing sunsets. During the past few years we have visited Portsmouth five times. This is our favorite property by far. We can't wait for our next visit!
5.0 / 5.0
The property, area and location is perfection. What keeps us coming back is property ownership who makes every stay perfect as well. Thank you Jan and John for always making our stay be the best it can be.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful and relaxing annual girls getaway at this beautiful property on the bay. The house is immaculate with gorgeous views of the bay.
Jan is a wonderful host. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your lovely property.
5.0 / 5.0
Nicely tucked away on the water’s edge is Shore House. Only a stone’s throw from so many things to do but off the beaten path enough to help you forget your troubles.
Newport, Providence, New Bedford, Bristol all have plenty of things to do for anyone, no matter what you like.
Shore House has all the amenities of home with the amazing views to go with it.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home on the shore. Relaxing atmosphere with every convenience provided. Sparkling clean and within minutes to Newport, Bristol, and other lovely areas. We enjoyed our stay, sampled local foods,
and marveled at the view daily.
Can’t wait to return! Jan and John are spectacular hosts!
2.5 / 5.0
We have made RI our home away from home. This would not be possible without Jon and Jan hospitality and allowing us to visit multiple times a year. The location and the house are amazing- the views are second to none. We will be back again soon.
2.5 / 5.0
This was our sixth year at the Beach House. We are native Rhode Islanders retired in Florida. Our stay in Portsmouth let’s us reconnect with friends and family while enjoying the beauty and special energy of Narragansett Bay.
The Beach House is beautifully located, designed and built. It is quality throughout and the Hanks family is helpful and friendly.
We love it and have already booked for next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous ocean house
Can’t say enough about this stay! Fabulous house w greatest view and wonderful hosts .
5.0 / 5.0
Portsmouth Beauty
This is an amazing spot and made doubly desirable by the gracious hosts.Jan did everything possible to make us comfortable including leaving cream ,coffee and white wine.The views are spectacular and the kitchen impressive.We we’re so happy here for a long holiday weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous quiet waterfront property
A gorgeous and quiet waterfront property tucked away from the Busy and fast pace of life
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect!
This property delivers everything needed for a relaxing getaway. The house itself offers a spectacular view. We were mesmerized whether sitting outside with the rocky coast just a few yards from the back porch, or inside the house where the large 1st and 2nd floor windows offer almost the same, unobstructed views. The house is equipped with any and everything you might need. Not sure we can ever find a better place than this property. It is obvious that the owners take great pride in this beautiful Shore House. Owner Jan is a lovely person and takes great care of every detail. We stayed for 3 wks and did not want to leave. It’s just perfect in every way.
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding--don't miss this opportunity!
By far, this was the best VRBO property that we have ever rented--over 20 years! Jan and John's home is immaculate, an exquisite architectural design. They went beyond any expectations of amenities, cleanliness that we ever expected. Jan was available for any questions that we had and is a kind, kind woman to takes meticulous care of this property. Kudos to her and her husband. Book early--or you will miss out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay--and wished it could have been longer. Being so close to the water--was breathtaking. It didn't matter is the sun was shining or not..the magic was there all the time. It was quiet, calm and soothing. What else could anyone want to decompress. Loved, loved, out stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Ocean View
Perfectly furnished and immaculately clean... perfect location!!
5.0 / 5.0
Relax, refresh, re-energize!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Shore House. We were looking for a quiet place to restore our souls and relax and we certainly found it!
The Shore House is exceptionally clean and includes several nice amenities -- steam shower, fully stocked kitchen, great view of Mt. Hope Bay and Bridge, and lots of wildlife. The swans were an added bonus!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Place
Home is first class and enjoyed our visit.Jan is a great host.
5.0 / 5.0
Simply perfect!
We cannot say enough about the Shore House. Our stay was fabulous. The house is cozy and comfortable, and the views cannot be beat. The kitchen and bathrooms are amazing. And so luxurious! Jan and John are the perfect hosts!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful host and great house.
We come here a few times a year because we love it so much. The house is gorgeous and the way it’s set in the water is surreal. Jan is just the perfect host and goes out of her way to make you happy.
5.0 / 5.0
Incredible getaway
This house is spectacular! My husband and I spent a long weekend here celebrating our anniversary, and it felt like we were living in luxury! The house is incredibly clean and well stocked. Jan has thought of everything and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We enjoyed all the treats that she left for us! The location is perfect! It was so nice to wake up to gorgeous bay views, and it was so easy to visit Newport and Bristol. We will definitely be returning again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!
Every aspect of our stay was amazing. The owners of this beautiful home made us feel so welcomed. The house is beautiful the location is perfect. Our only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer!! We loved this place and have already rebooked.
5.0 / 5.0
Another lovely stay at the Shore House
Missed it as soon as we left.
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding weekend stay
Fantastic property fantastic hosts would stay again exceptional
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Portsmouth?
The average price for a rental in Portsmouth is £249 per night. This rental is £95 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wake up to a stunning year-round Narragansett Bay, bridge, & lighthouse view. 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 Wake up to a stunning year-round Narragansett Bay, bridge, & lighthouse view pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wake up to a stunning year-round Narragansett Bay, bridge, & lighthouse view?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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