House in Prudence Island, RI

Down By The Bay Cottage

Down By The Bay Cottage

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Overview of Down By The Bay Cottage

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Prudence Island, RI
  • AirportNew Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Down By The Bay Cottage

Prudence Island is the unique, undiscovered yet welcoming jewel of Narragansett Bay. A vacation here is a true escape and one that will remain as a fond memory for years to come. The property is a year-round newly renovated three-bedroom home, traditionally and attractively-styled with panoramic views of the bay.

The first floor of this bright and immaculate home features a beautiful eat-in kitchen, spacious dining room, tasteful living room, full bath and sun room with ten windows providing clear views of the water and the mainland beyond. The second floor features three comfortable and inviting bedrooms as well as a bath with shower. Outside is a front deck where you can watch the gorgeous sun rise over the bay while having your morning coffee. The spacious rear deck is perfect for grilling and al fresco dining while enjoying the evening breezes. It also features an outside shower great for rinsing off while still enjoying the sunshine. Relax in the yard on the hammock while sipping a summer beverage and devouring your favorite novel. You’ll enjoy the comforts of this property so much you may find it difficult to take leave to explore the island, but there’s much to see and do.

Steps from the front deck is a beautiful private beach with clear waters perfect for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, clamming, snorkeling, boating and more. While some of the coastline here is rocky (water shoes recommended), throughout the island there are many sandy beaches you’ll want to explore.

Prudence Island is very scenic and secluded, abounding with preserved natural areas that comprise 75% of the island. The serenity and slow pace here give it the feel of a simpler time and place – one without restaurants, bars or retail shopping areas. Basic provisions are available at two small country stores so it’s recommended that vacationers bring their own supplies.

The island has a mix of paved and unpaved roads with few cars on-island making them ideal for biking, walking and jogging. Prudence has an impressive and well-maintained trail network featuring trails of varying lengths that link to interesting historical sites – birdwatchers, bring your binoculars! Sandy beaches are plentiful – and offer vacationers a secluded and tranquil escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of modern life.

This traditional island community is close-knit yet very welcoming with lots of activities to take part in. Look out for upcoming events and old-fashioned activities posted at the exit of the ferry parking lot – summer ice cream socials, pot luck dinners and other events are casual, enjoyable and good clean fun! There’s blueberry picking at Farnham Farm, movie nights at the Prudence Island Association community center, story hour at the Homestead Library and great programs for kids and adults at the Narragansett Estuarine Research Center. The unique one-room school house (currently serving seven island students) also provides fun summer programs open to all children visiting the island.

Prudence Island is accessible by ferry, water taxi or private vessel. The reliable Prudence and Bay Islands Transport ferry service travels between Bristol and Prudence several times a day and the crossing takes approximately 25 minutes. The ferry landing, and nearby country store, is a 5-minute walk from the house. Vacationers should consult the ferry website and are encouraged to make vehicle reservations well in advance of their trip.

Vacationers seeking experiences beyond the island can utilize the ferry for day trips to nearby Bristol, with its quaint downtown featuring a variety of shops, galleries, museums, restaurants and taverns. A half-hour drive north from Bristol brings you to Providence, Rhode Island’s capital and the state’s largest city. A half-hour drive south from the Bristol ferry landing is the beautiful and historic city of Newport, with its famed Bellevue Avenue mansion tours, renowned Newport Jazz Festival and great seafood dining.

Amidst the beauty and tranquility of Prudence Island and the comforts of this lovely waterfront home, your vacation here is sure to be a wonderful and memorable getaway. We’re sure you’ll want to come back again and again.

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Property manager

Tom & Mary McKnight

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RE.02879-STR

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

North America

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 63 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 49 min drive
  • Sunset Cafe - 38 min drive
  • The Nest - 38 min drive
  • Aidan's Pub - 38 min drive
  • Pomodoro Pizzeria - 38 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful!
My sister and I drove from Louisiana to celebrate my 50th birthday dream vacation! I’ve always wanted to travel to Rhode Island and when I spotted this place on Prudence Island, I had to go! It was absolutely perfect! We were very comfortable and felt like home! Everyone was friendly and welcomed us as we were family! The island is beautiful! The transit system is on point and the staff is friendly and helpful! We took the ferry to and from the island daily and enjoyed the experience! There is much beauty to explore and we look forward to returning! Much love to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceans edge
I love this property, great location, plenty of room, had everything you could want, only exception, no AC and it was a hot humid week, showers need water filters which I recommended, owners are great to deal with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to catch your breath
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

taryn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
This Prudence Island getaway was exactly what we needed to slow the pace of our busy lives. This peaceful ocean front retreat had everything we needed including ample space inside and out, breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and easy access to the ferry. Tom and Mary were gracious hosts and quick to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island stay
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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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