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Rental unit in Middletown
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviewsPrivate Beach Retreat close to Newport
Rental unit in Providence
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 378 reviewsA Bohemian Wonderland in Providence
Home in Lincoln
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews🌇Outside Providence! 3-Bed Near Twin River Casino!
Rental unit in Portsmouth
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsALL NEW! Private 1 Bed Apartment w/ Water Views
Cottage in South Kingstown
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsThe Snug Cottage: Walk to Water-Newly Renovated
Guest suite in North Kingstown
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviewsRadio Room
Rental unit in Providence
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 473 reviewsClean Studio Apartment on Federal Hill, Providence
Guest suite in Portsmouth
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsBEACH FRONT Private Entrance with Boat Ramp
Rhode Island beach homes
Home in Narragansett
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsThe Landing
Home in Narragansett
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsThe Salty Life
Home in Warwick
5 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsModern remodel of vintage home. Spacious & cozy
Home in Portsmouth
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews3 BR -no guest fee-cozy beach house- near newport.
Home in Middletown
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviewsBeach House
Home in Charlestown
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviewsSpacious RI Beach Escape
Home in Little Compton
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsSalt box
Home in Narragansett
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsPrivate beach; firepit, outdoor shower, 2 kitchens
Rhode Island homes
Home in Middletown
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviewsRenovated 2 Bed Private Vacation Home near Newport
Home in Hopkinton
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsLarge estate with pond near beaches
Home in Narragansett
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsThe Surf Shack - Ocean Views From Every Room
Home in Middletown
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsMiddletown Beach Bungalow
Home in South Kingstown
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsCozy beach house close to several beaches.
Home in Smithfield
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviewsLuxury Home | Fire Pit | Beach | Grill | 2 Decks
Home in North Kingstown
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsPerfect Waterfront Getaway with Semi-Private Beach
Home in Exeter
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsCome relax at Lakeside Landing
Your guide to Rhode Island
Welcome to Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the tiniest state in the United States, but you can hardly tell, because there’s so much to see and do in this place it feels anything but small. Start with 400 miles of classic New England coastline defined by beautiful windswept beaches dotted with lighthouses and clam shacks. Fresh seafood hauled from the chilly Atlantic is transformed into local favorites such as stuffies, fried globes of breadcrumb and clams served on the half shell. Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, is an unpretentious cultural hub, home to lively dive bars, buzzy restaurants, and one of the country’s premier art colleges, the Rhode Island School of Design. Drive 45 minutes south to tony Newport and you’ll be in the land of Gilded Age mansions and yachts. Whether you decide to undertake a driving tour of colonial towns, go museum and gallery hopping, or simply pad around a sunny coastal village in shorts and sandals, diminutive Rhode Island has lots to offer.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Rhode Island
Rhode Island experiences four true seasons. Hot, sunny summers are ideal to book a beach holiday in one of the state’s many vacation rentals, while crisp fall months bring colorful foliage and classic seasonal activities such as apple picking. In winter, the landscape is transformed into a snowy wonderland, and towns twinkle with holiday lights. In spring, the warm days signal the start of outdoor festival season, and Rhode Island bustles with celebrations of jazz, chowder, and even daffodils.
Top things to do in Rhode Island
Block Island
For a true glimpse of New England living and scenery, hop aboard the ferry to Block Island, located off Rhode Island’s southern shore in Narragansett Bay. This pretty circle of green ringed with gorgeous shoreline is home to sandy coastal paths, historic brick lighthouses, and miles of old stone walls stretched across verdant farmland.
WaterFire
A trail of more than 80 bonfires is set ablaze atop the surface of the three rivers that flow through Providence, filling the canals with a warm glow and the air with the smell of wood smoke, as onlookers and musicians line the banks. Created by sculptor Barnaby Evans, the work has existed in some form since 1994, and comes alive during the summer months, and additional select days throughout the year. Check the WaterFire website for dates.
Mansion Hopping
A trip to Newport isn’t complete without ogling the opulent Gilded Age mansions here. The Preservation Society of Newport County offers tours of ten of these over-the-top temples to wealth, including The Breakers, a 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo built by the Vanderbilt family. The interior looks a bit like a wedding cake dipped in gold and velvet.
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