House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach
House in Little Compton, RI
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Private home less than 3 miles from desirable South Shore beach on Quicksand Pond. A private and peaceful home located in beautiful Little Compton, Rhode Island on 8 acres of land. Enjoy a vacation surrounded by stonewalls, meadows, on the pond, and only a short bike ride to the beach.
Renovations recently completed including fresh paint, new carpets, new bathrooms, air conditioning and all new linens and bedding. The first floor has a large kitchen set up for anyone who loves to cook. The first floor has an open plan with plenty of space to relax with family and friends. The first floor also has a kitchen with wood stove, full bathroom, sunroom, living room and office with a pullout coach (queen size) and television. The second floor has three bedrooms, two with a queen beds, a full bathroom, and the master bedroom with a king bed with its own bathroom soaking tub and shower. The third floor is perfect for kids with two bedrooms; one has a set of twin bunks and two additional twin beds, the other bedroom has a full bed. The basement has a washer and dryer, ping pong table, and extra refrigerator/freezer. Outside enjoy the large yard that leads to the pond. Sit by the fire pit and watch the swans and deer over a cup of coffee or a cocktail. Plenty of space for outdoor yard games. There is also an outdoor shower to clean up after a beach day and a new grill and a large outdoor table that seats 10.
We have two kayak (one kids kayak and one adult one) and a skiff (a flat bottom row boat) for you to use on the pond. There are a few beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, a cooler and beach bags for your use as well.
Close to Newport, Boston, Cape Cod or only a ferry ride to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, local vineyards, boating, surfing, organic farm stands and restaurants.
Renovations recently completed including fresh paint, new carpets, new bathrooms, air conditioning and all new linens and bedding. The first floor has a large kitchen set up for anyone who loves to cook. The first floor has an open plan with plenty of space to relax with family and friends. The first floor also has a kitchen with wood stove, full bathroom, sunroom, living room and office with a pullout coach (queen size) and television. The second floor has three bedrooms, two with a queen beds, a full bathroom, and the master bedroom with a king bed with its own bathroom soaking tub and shower. The third floor is perfect for kids with two bedrooms; one has a set of twin bunks and two additional twin beds, the other bedroom has a full bed. The basement has a washer and dryer, ping pong table, and extra refrigerator/freezer. Outside enjoy the large yard that leads to the pond. Sit by the fire pit and watch the swans and deer over a cup of coffee or a cocktail. Plenty of space for outdoor yard games. There is also an outdoor shower to clean up after a beach day and a new grill and a large outdoor table that seats 10.
We have two kayak (one kids kayak and one adult one) and a skiff (a flat bottom row boat) for you to use on the pond. There are a few beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, a cooler and beach bags for your use as well.
Close to Newport, Boston, Cape Cod or only a ferry ride to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, local vineyards, boating, surfing, organic farm stands and restaurants.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Little Compton, RI
££££
Reviews
5.0
This is our third year staying at Quicksand Cottage. We love the setting on the pond, enabling us to kayak, fish and swim right from home. And it is an easy trip to the ocean.
Because the weather was not on our side, we spent a lot cooking in the great kitchen, watching the Olympics, playing pingpong doing puzzles and playing games. The house accommodates people doing lots of things in different spots. It is an easy place to relax in.
Sara and Jeff are terrific hosts, very responsive and helpful. We love staying here!
5.0
Gorgeous property daily views of wildlife. S’mores every night at firepit. Whole family 6 adults 3adult kids and 5 grandkids hope to have our annual family reunion here.
5.0
This was a beautiful, well equipped house. 2 separate eating areas (one indoor and one outdoor) provided plenty of space for our group of nine to have family dinners. The yard is spacious with plenty of room for games, a fire pit and yard chairs provided. Owners were lovely and made themselves available but not intrusive. Pond was terrific for kayaking.
5.0
Fantastic house with everything you could possibly need in an ideal location close to everything.
Sara the host (owner) is always available and responds quickly to any request or questions you may have.
We have been renting in Little Compton for many years and will return for our 3rd stay here - its the perfect vacation home for our large family !
5.0
My cousins and I were doing a family reunion in Little Compton and couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The hosts were quick to reply, kind and incredibly helpful. We highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for an all around perfect vacation. We are excited to book here again.
5.0
Very quiet and private location. House and property is very nice with lots of space to play outside and had basically everything we needed there for a great family vacation.
5.0
This was our second time staying at this property and it just never disappoints. Thank you Sara and Jeff for letting us enjoy your beautiful home once gain.
5.0
Everything was perfect. Thank you Sarah and Jaff.
5.0
This property is as advertised - lots of space for a group getaway. The property is secluded on lots of land. The owners are very engaged and respond to questions promptly. There is a nice grocery store nearby that has everything you could want. I definitely recommend this property!
5.0
We loved this beautiful house and it's perfect location, close to the beach.
5.0
We had a multi-generational family staying for a week, and we couldn’t have been happier with the house. It had plenty of room to stretch out, and also to gather together. The grounds are amazing, and we really enjoyed the kayak/boat access on the pond.
5.0
We spent two weeks enjoying the house and its environs, our second time here. The house is perfect for our needs: plenty of bedrooms with comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen and lots of space indoors and out for games, reading and gathering. We were able to eat outside under the stars almost every evening. We love being able to kayak right from the house and there are really nice walks and bike rides as well. The hosts are responsive and clearly care that their guests enjoy a carefree time at the house. We will return!!!
5.0
Our house on Quicksand Pond was everything as promised and more. There was plenty of room for the 13 of us, plus everything we needed for cooking, eating, and beaching. It’s a great location for getting to South Shore Beach where we went every day for the week. Only thing missing was an umbrella for the outdoor dining area. With young kids we were eating early so the sun was still out in full force. But what a beautiful spot!!! Thank you Sara and Jeff for being such great hosts and providing everything we’d need for a fabulous family vacation.
5.0
Wonderful house with all we needed for large family group. Kids loved playing in the massive yard and trying to catch fireflies. Adults enjoyed relaxing and kayaking on the pond and watching the swans swim by. Close to plenty of activities but feels like your in your own world.
5.0
Amazing location and a fantastic house !
Host has provided everything you could possibly need.
Little Compton is a special place.
5.0
We rented this property for a family get together and it did not disappoint! Gorgeous, clean and well maintained, private, well appointed....it was everything we hoped for. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property with us!
5.0
If you are looking to connect with nature this is the perfect place. Beautiful scenery. We had everything that we needed and the owners where very welcoming. They made sure that we would enjoy our stay.
5.0
Great and peaceful location.
Property is well maintained.
Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Hosts were very friendly and made the stay seamless! A beautiful and spacious home perfect for our group of friends to ring in the new year together. Would love to come back in the warmer months:)
5.0
Plenty of space for our entire family (and extended family) to spread out and enjoy our extended holiday!! The house and yard were perfect for us! Sound did travel through the walls, but that didn’t matter to us! Perfect place for our whole family!
5.0
The place was clean and nice. Thanks for having us!
5.0
This is such a lovely house, perfect for our family Thanksgiving gathering. The kitchen is huge and very well appointed. The beds were all quite comfortable. The property is set back from the road, and the huge yard was great for the kids to play lacrosse and football. Sara and Jeff very generously left us a gift of hot cocoa, prosecco, and candy. They also made sure that we would have a roasting pan for our turkey. We all enjoyed cozy fires in the woodstove and fireplace. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and find their own space. The kids liked having the office to make their own hangout. I would suggest that a house that large could use a little more seating options in the living room and more chairs at the dining table so that all could sit together for meals. That being said, it was quite idyllic, and we loved every minute. Check in and check out was a breeze. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future family getaways. The area is so charming, and Little Compton and Westport are both a quick drive away for grabbing anything you may need.
5.0
Our trip to Little Compton was a perfect fall weekend for our group of 8. 4 adults and 4 teens. Property was just as advertised. Clean, comfortable and quiet. We enjoyed sitting in the yard by the fire pit and walking around the property. We cooked meals at home and had all the equipment we needed. The surrounding area was scenic and we enjoyed farmers markets, apple picking and visits to Tiverton and Westport. Check in was easy. Would recommend this property.
5.0
At the end of a long beautiful road is a house in the woods with water access and bucolic views. Comfortable and spacious the house is perfect for gatherings and getaways. A fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill are a food lovers delight! The outdoor space is equally compelling. Highly recommend a stay here!
5.0
The location was a bit difficult to find because Google maps and Apple maps both said the house was on the corner of the beginning of the drive way. Besides that is was very beautiful! We had 12 people in the house and it fit everyone perfectly! The back yard was huge!!! The house had plenty of fire wood for the little fire pit, and the owner even left fresh veggies from her garden!
5.0
see above
5.0
Beach only a few minutes away- gorgeous Preserve hikes, and Quicksand Pond out back. We loved the trees, the deer, the fire pit, the Weber grill…….Would definitely host friends and family here again!
5.0
Beautifully restored and equipped in a lovely area off the beaten track
5.0
We agree with all the recent 5 star reviews; it is a well equipped, roomy, comfortable house. Property is large, very private and extremely quiet. Deer come by late afternoon, and an Osprey usually had a late lunch on top of a dead tree on the property line. We , and some family members, enjoyed our weeks stay before Labor Day very much. The beach was very good with water temp in low 70’s. Communication with owner was easy with very fast response.
2.5
We had a great time staying for two weeks at Quicksand Cottage. The house is roomy and well-designed for our large family. We cooked happily in the big kitchen, played games in the large yard, and slept well in the comfy beds. We loved being able to kayak to our favorite beach. Sara and Jeff are wonderful hosts. We were sad to leave!
5.0
This was by far one of my favorite VRBO places I have stayed in. The house and the location exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our family! The owner was great to work with and very accommodating!
5.0
Lovely home on Quicksand Pond
Our family has been coming to LC since the ‘60’s but never stayed in this area. It was so fun to be on Quicksand Pond, a bike ride away from Town Beach and the commons. And still close to Westport!! The house is very comfortable and the kitchen well appointed - lots of glasses, dishes and silverware as well as all the pots and pans you need!
Geoff and Sara are great and so easy to work with and communicate with!
Thanks for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Great family setting
Clean, modern, private. Great house and yard. Bike accessible to the "Commons ( town center), South Beach, playground, and tennis courts, as well as Westport ( ocean views near Elephant Rock). Owners helpful and responsive. Can rent bikes and trailers. Sakonnet Vineyards a good visit - 8 min drive. Lots of farm stands with fresh eggs, beef, bread, veggies, etc. Little Compton is a throwback to 80 years ago - slow paced, little commercialism, and friendly people.
5.0
Farmhouse Relaxation
At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the house on the outside because I booked it from pics of the house on the inside. We were all absolutely blown away by how beautiful it was. We loved the woode beams throughout and the farmhouse style. We felt like we found a hidden gem. -It was perfect for those of us staying there, as it allowed us to reconnect and get closer. (We all came together for my daughter’s wedding.) -Thank you, Sara and hubby, for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. It was truly a “home away from home” and so much more.
The only thing that I would change would be adding additional blinds to the downstairs study and downstairs bathroom.
Again, thank you!
5.0
Beautiful Property
Beautiful large home with plenty of bedrooms. While we only used one of the bedrooms we wanted plenty of space to relax. Well supplied with everything you need. Hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Perfect location for girls' weekend
We all loved our time at the Quicksand Pond rental -- the house was beautiful, very clean, extra comfortable beds, and lots of space for the 6 of us! Lots of vineyards, local markets, and breweries around that we discovered and would definitely love to stay here again! Great place to relax and the hosts were very responsive to requests. Thanks again!
5.0
Great House
The house is beautifu. the grounds are amazing and Little Compton is very special!
M
5.0
Quick Sand
Sara and Jeff are wonderful host and respond quickly to questions and concerns. We plan to visit again next summer.
5.0
Amazing end of summer vacation
We had a wonderful experience at this property with lots of room for family. The yard was great for the kids to run around and play. Short drive to the beach, Little Compton commons, and grocery store in Westport.
5.0
Quiet, relaxing place perfect for families
After our other rental was cancelled last minute in July, we took a risk and signed up for Sara's spot when there were still no reviews. We're so glad we did because it far exceeded our expectations! The house is located on a beautiful piece of property on a pond that you can access the beach from via SUP or kayak. You can't see any other homes and it is such a quiet, restful spot - at dawn and dusk we could look out the kitchen window to see 4 deer eating on the lawn. There is a great big mowed lawn that is perfect for kids and playing croquet or badminton - bring your own. The house is spacious with a well-appointed kitchen and grill. Plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms for a nice big family or friends getaway. Sara was very responsive and even left us with fresh tomatoes from her garden. Little Compton is a quiet town and perfect for people who like to cook (great seafood and farm stands in LC and Westport) and be outside. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality time with family and friends in a beautiful setting!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Little Compton?
The average price for a rental in Little Compton is £334 per night. This rental is £146 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach. 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 House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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