This was our 5th year at Down by the Bay Cottage… feels like home to us. Clean, well equipped, cozy, peaceful, love the view of Narragansett Bay. And, the deer in the backyard. Hoping to return next year.

Love this house! We have family that live on Prudence, this house makes it possible for us to have a comfortable visit and enjoy the island. Perfect location

The house is definitely a sweet spot. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. I’m booking again for next year.

The cottage is exactly as pictured simply lovely! If you are looking to take a break from a busy life this is the place for you. Private beach access steps away from the front door or a beautiful backyard to relax in! Bring your food and beverages then breathe and relax!

The front porch with view of the water is a lovely place to hang out, read or play one of the wide variety of games. The breeze and light from the front porch filters into the living room, where there is a TV hidden in a cabinet, along with DVD's appropriate for adults and for kids of a variety of ages. There are plenty of windows which open and close easily for a nice cross breeze throughout the whole house. The kitchen has plenty of amenities to make it easy to cook and serve on the big dining room table or oversized picnic table out back, and to clean up afterwards. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a tranquil space, with windows on three sides, a nice cross breeze, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean and the twinkling lights on the bridge, as well as dark curtains to shut out the morning light. There are two little rows of books with a strong collection of literature. Poetry lovers are out of luck, unless they want to read essays by Dylan Thomas, but there are quite a few short novels and short story collections to delight any reader of fiction, and there is some interesting non-fiction, too, including info about the Island. My kids were close by across the hall, with a sturdy bunk bed, cross breeze, and a box set of The Lightning Theif. The other bedroom is small but breezy, fit for an adult. The secret bedroom off the porch downstairs is a pleasant, fun space. Plenty of blankets and pillows for all. Washer/Dryer small but easy to use. A quirky house, but quite nice.

Location was perfect, place was clean and well-stocked. Communication was terrific and overall it was a great experience!

2 besties for 47 years celebrating our birthdays wanting to escape the world found paradise. We were blessed with great sunny weather and we did sightseeing. But all plans we had to leave for Newport or shopping immediately were cancelled. The cottage is adorable and the beachfront view is outstanding. Thanks to all.

We had a great time, we loved our stay here! The house was clean and I thought it was a nice comfy stay for a relaxing long weekend.

Our 3rd year renting this sweet cottage… charming, cozy, wonderful location overlooking Narragansett Bay… we love it! Looking forward to seeing you next Fall.

Been going to the Island for years! Always with relatives. This house was the next best thing to a family home.

Very nice home has all you need to enjoy your stay, 2 full bathrooms and plenty of room for sleeping, nice deck over looking the bay. Would rent it again

We loved this cottage. The view of Narragansett Bay and the Mount Hope bridge was breathtaking. The kitchen and cottage is so well stocked. We enjoyed many meals on the back deck watching wild bunnies. Renting was really easy and communication was great. Thank you Mary, Tom and Stephanie for sharing your home!

A second stay for my husband and I at this sweet cottage. Charming, cheery, spacious, very comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. Great location with a great view and sunrise. A special place to unwind, enjoy, and explore… on bikes. Planning to return soon. Red and Wendy T

Very homey, comfortable, excellent location, everything needed for our stay

What a great seaside cottage. Tom and Mary's place had everything you need for a great stay and they are very responsive hosts as well. The cottage was clean, charming, comfortable and with incredible views. We spent most of our stay looking at the sea from the front deck. At night was a spectacular view of the Mount Hope Bridge all lit up. Beautiful! I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a peaceful place to vacation. The island folks are so friendly and the scenery is spectacular.

It is a lovely place to stay on a lovely island. We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Have recommended it to others

Spacious, clean home with an amazing view!

Our stay in this house couldn’t have been better or more comfortable!

Smooth sailing renting this perfectly appointed house. We loved the sunsets and beach !

We had a great stay! Our favorite part of our stay was just sitting on the front porch looking at the bay and all the boats going by. The property is close to the ferry. We took the ferry from PI to Bristol to have dinner. There are a few great restaurants in walking distance to the ferry in Bristol. Make a reservation if you plan to go on a Friday night! We would love to go back next summer!!!

Everything we could have wanted from a beach vacation. Loved the view and the front porch, waking up to the view of the water out the window. Gorgeous! The Island has just the slow, simple, quiet feel that we love. No crowds at all! If you like rural vibes and seclusion, this is the dream! The only downside was that we didn’t buy our ferry tickets early enough- ferry got sold out! But it worked out since we got up early for the first ferry of the day and had a long time to explore the island before checkin. I also wish we had brought some more basic supplies like toilet paper and charcoal and water. But luckily the general store did have those things. Be warned- it’s cash only, so come prepared! The other thing to know is there are a LOT of ticks. We found several on us each day after short walks. Definitely do your tick checks frequently. Thank you Prudence island for a wonderful time. We hope to come back next year!

This home is extremely clean, and has everything you need for a great stay. The location is outstanding. Unfortunately it was cool and it rained throughout our long family weekend, but the owners had anticipated weather like this and stocked their home with numerous books, games and toys for all ages. Very relaxing location with great views of Narraganset Bay. We are going back in a few months.

We had such a wonderful time here. The home felt like just that, a home. The perfect place for a short or long stay, with just yourself or the whole family. The view from any point of the island is beautiful but to have a sunrise view from the front porch.. breathtaking. The home came well equipped with kitchen supplies, blankets, and a sense of peace. Mary and Tom are wonderful hosts, so friendly and helpful at any time of the day. They really have created a home away from home for anyone and everyone. We can not wait to return!

The property was very lovely, as was the island. I visited in February so it was a little colder on the island, but the house was very cozy and wonderful to be in!

Had a wonderful time at this cottage for the second time! Plenty of space and a well stocked kitchen, with a breathtaking view made for a great stay! We ventured out in the winter months this time, and the house was nice and warm and inviting even located directly on the water! Can’t say enough wonder things about this house. The owners are easy to reach and have a property manager on the island if an issue arises.

The house was wonderful and a great location. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of comfortable beds. We loved the back patio to grill and the front porch was perfect for morning coffee. Plenty of sleeping space! Fully stocked kitchen was a plus, as well as the outdoor shower ;)! Thanks for a great stay!

Perfect. Sweet cottage. Charming, clean, cozy, well equipped, spacious with great bay view including sunrise/moonrise. Peaceful island. Greatly enjoyed exploring on our bikes, the natural setting, its history, and island life today. Special place. We will be back.

My family and I had an excellent stay at this property on Prudence Island! It had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay on the island. The view of Narragansett bay was amazing from the front deck and the 5 min walk to the ferry was perfect! The private beach was perfect for swimming and for getting some much needed vitamin D! My 2 1/2 yr old son loved watching all the boats go by! Thank you for a wonderful stay! We will definitely be back! Joyce H

My family and I had an excellent stay at this property on Prudence Island! It had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay on the island. The view of Narragansett bay was amazing from the front deck and the 5 min walk to the ferry was perfect! The private beach was perfect for swimming and for getting some much needed vitamin D! My 2 1/2 yr old son loved watching all the boats go by! Thank you for a wonderful stay! We will definitely be back! Joyce H

Couldn't love this place more

We love this house! Clean had everything we needed. Great location..

Our stay at Down by the Bay made our weeklong vacation on Prudence Island just perfect. The home is immaculately kept, roomy, and has all the amenities we desired. The caretaker was so welcoming. Being so close to bay made lounging on the front deck such a special experience. We’ll be back next year for sure!