Inn Cognito - A Hidden Hamlet in Historic Downtown

Entire rental unit in Bristol, Rhode Island

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Neil
  1. Superhost
  2. 1 year hosting

Listing highlights

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Calm and convenient location

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First floor apartment in historic home nestled in the very heart of downtown Bristol. About a 5 minute walk to restaurants, cafes, breakfast places, brewery, waterfront, ferry, neighborhood beaches, parks, bike rental/path, museums and wedding venues. About a 5 minute drive to RWU and Colt park. Spacious open floor plan with 3 working fireplaces, private entrance w/access to gardens, fountains and sheltered outdoor seating. Private off street parking for one or two cars.

The space
Do you like whimsical art, historic architecture and eclectic spaces? Are you a couple looking for a romantic hamlet in a small seaside town with a great foodie scene? If you answered "Yes" to either of these questions then Inn Cognito is probably your cup of tea.

This bright and spacious (800+sq ft) historic property has lots of amenities and designer touches throughout like: a full size cook's kitchen, clawfoot slipper tub, custom queen size rope bed, primitive New England antiques, original artwork and furnished with plant based furniture and textiles. There are three working gas and electric fireplaces to warm you during New England winters AND a garden that comes alive with colorful lights and kinetic sculpture on summer evenings. PLUS you have your own private entrance and driveway. Did we mention that it's on the first floor and you can walk to just about everything?

Please note: This property is not suitable for children 12 and under due to the 30" height of the master bedroom bed and the fact that the guest bed is a folding Murphy bed - see photos of dining room.

Guest access
You will be the only guests on the premises and will have exclusive access the entire first floor apartment with a private entrance in back and private parking space for 1 or 2 cars in the driveway. Through spring, summer and fall you will have shared access to the garden and outdoor dining area, but it's mostly all yours. You'll see us puttering with the flowers and sometimes Neil has guests over for a studio visit in the evening, but that's it. If you have bikes you can park them in the driveway or put them in the sheltered outdoor dining area if it rains. Please respect our rule that only registered guests are allowed on the property. The barn is a private artist studio and guests DO NOT have access to this building. This property is owner occupied.

Other things to note
For some reason the Airbnb app not allow us to edit the "sleeping arrangements" section showing where the additional bed is. It is actually in the dining room, not the living room. A false cupboard folds out to a full size Murphy bed that sleeps 2 comfortably. See photos of dining room.

There is no tv anywhere on the property, so if you'd like to watch we advise that you bring a tablet. The apartment is entirely vegan friendly, smoke free and animal dander free. This is a 200 plus year old antique wooden home so we do not allow any open flames on the property. NO SMOKING OR VAPING of any kind is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Extra blankets, pillows and cozy shams can be found in the red trunk in the bedroom as well as the green trunk and the living room. You'll find plenty of cooking supplies if you want to prepare a meal but if there's something the kitchen is lacking just let us know and we'd be happy to send whatever it is down to you.

This is a owner occupied residence.

Registration Details
RE.06632-STR, expiry date: 2025-12-08

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space
Portable air conditioning
Bathtub

5 nights in Bristol

Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 100% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
23 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
1 year of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Artist/Inventor/Dad
My wife Engracia and I purchased our 200+ year old home over 30 years ago and have many happy memories raising our family here. Now that the kids are grown and having their own adventures we figured... Why not become innkeepers? Engracia is a lifelong Bristolian and I'm a born and bred Rhode Islander. We're more than happy to share tips and recommendations for interesting and fun places to explore in Bristol and all across our little state.

Neil is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants