The house was very clean and looks like it had been recently updated to include all modern amenities. The private yard is fenced in and there is a nice deck to enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the bay. The central air works well, but a couple of hot nights it was slightly uncomfortable in the upstairs bedrooms. We used the fans in the house to make it tolerable. The beach is very close by and is more of a local beach. The public beach is only busy on the weekend, otherwise you almost have the beach to yourself. There are other beaches within walking distance (no lifeguards) and they are dog friendly. The Oakland beach neighborhood appears to be making a coming back and we felt safe to walk around day and night. There are a few properties in the neighborhood that were not well kept. Otherwise, the neighborhood was quiet and people were very friendly. This is not a tourist area, so finding things to do with the older kids in the immediate area was a chore. However, side trips to Providence and Newport made the week fun. We also explored Rocky Point State Park, which was a short drive away and found the history of the park quite interesting. There are great restaurants and shops in East Greenwich, which is a short drive away. Iggy’s and Top of the Bay are a short walk from the house and are good bets for dinner. Both restaurants are busy, especially on the weekend. I recommend this house for adults looking to “get away from it all” and couples with young children who want a close-by and quiet beach. This is also a good bet for those who want to avoid tourist areas and large crowds. Lastly, our dog loved running around the backyard and daily walks and swims in the ocean. Those with pets will find this house and area very accommodating.

We had an excellent week in rhode island. Thank you so much for allowing us to bring our dog. We went to the beach everyday and had no trouble with the dog on the beach.

Ann's place was a great place for my family to live in while our house was being renovated. The house was plenty spacious for our family of four and the dog. We loved enjoying the backyard, visiting Iggy's, and biking on the path along the bay. We'll definitely be back in the future!

Plenty of room for our family to visit. Could use to upgrade grill and more outside chairs. A few other minor things that were mentioned to owner and hopefully they will get resolved.

I rented the home last week. The neighborhood was safe and quiet.This was the perfect get away home vacation during this covid madness. As someone previously mentioned in a review, this place is not a tourist area, and the beach seems to be used more by locals. This made it even better for me since I was super concerned about Covid. The beach and boardwalk was a short walk from the house, 2 minute walk with the adults and a 5 minute walk with a toddler. Communication with the owner was a breeze. Check in was no different. The home was absolutely beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked with essential items needed to prepare meals. Annie had plenty of beach towels, linens, pillows, etc. There was nothing extra our family needed. The central air worked well with the exception that the upstairs floor would get warm during the day but at night time it would cool off. The owner does have a fan and in one of the bedrooms an a.c. that worked well for us. This was not an issue for us but it can be a concerned for some who like to nap during the midday. Grocery stores, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar etc are all close by, 15 minutes away or under. Our family look forward to renting this home again.

Good value

Was there from August 1st to August 31st, 2022. Pluses are close proximity to the beach, owner, though long distance was readily available by phone, & house was comfortable and spacious. The minuses, however, are: the lawn was sorely neglected. Grass & weeds were tall & gangly upon arrival. Grass was mowed 2 days before my departure. The owner said “she had not been pleased with the lawn man lately”. Not a good first impression. In the kitchen, the freezer door did not shut properly, causing constant ice buildup, which made it even more difficult to close. There was an obvious electrical problem in the kitchen. Several outlets were not working and the garbage disposal didn’t work for the entire month. The circuit breaker panel indicated that attention was needed. When this was discussed with the owner, her reply was: “oh,yes! That has been a problem in the past”. Several of the vent outlets were black with dirt & grease. The worst was on the wall behind the dining room table. In the bathroom the shower stall had a considerable amount of black mold on the floor & up the walls about 3 feet. I scrubbed it as best I could with dish soap & Clorox but several black areas remained in the grout. There was no working wall switch to turn off the ceiling fans in the family room area. They had to remain on all month because I am too short to reach them. The smoke detectors had no covers or batteries. There was no carbon monoxide detector. I was pleased to find a quilted coverlet on the sofa because I had my dog with me. When I removed it to wash it before leaving, I was surprised that the sofa itself was soiled & stained, & hoped the owner realized I wasn’t responsible. The pillows in the house were very old, stained, & had a stale odor. The wooden frame on the lower right side of the door leading from the back deck into the house was badly damaged. It looked like someone smashed it with a hammer up about 7 inches. All above issues aside, I enjoyed my month at the house. I feel, however, that it needs some TLC that an absentee owner cannot provide. I believe a reliable local caregiver or handyman available by phone to help where & when needed as well as a cleaning woman who does more than a general cleanup after renters leave would be all the house needs to keep the guests and therefore, the owner happy. Peggy Gorman, September 9, 2022

This is a great location for quiet easy access beach time and the home had an awesome kitchen and grill to prepare meals. Nearby restaurant and grocery stores were very good also.