Snug Harbor Cottage for rent in sought-after coastal community of Wakefield, RI

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large private yard is perfect for lawn games, outdoor barbeques and relaxing.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Wakefield, RI

Scarborough Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Block Island Ferry
‪15 min drive‬
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 / sunroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Truly a beachgoer, fisherman, boater and sportsman haven. Everything nearby to enjoy during your vacation!1 bedroom cottage w/ queen; sunroom w/ trundle daybed (2 twins, recommended for children); detached guest bunk room, full size bed with electricity and AC window unit (high season use only - no heat or water). Fully equipped, eat-in kitchen, washer & dryer, heat, AC units & ceiling fans. Bathroom with shower, toilet & sink. In addition, large deck with propane grill overlooks oversized lot in quaint community of Snug Harbor. Outdoor enclosed hot water shower, lawn games, beach chairs & umbrellas, boogie boards & fire pit. Walking distance to marina, yacht club, marina food & fishing shop and grill, neighborhood food and fresh fish market, right-of-way boat launch, deep-sea fishing charter boats; tennis courts & ball field. 1.5-mile car ride or 1.33 mile walk or easy bike ride to East Matunuck State Beach. Also nearby are Narragansett, Charlestown and Westerly beaches and renowned restaurants, clamming beach, saltwater marshland as well as historic Wakefield, Theatre-By-the-Sea, Narragansett, Block Island Ferry, Newport, Adventure Land, deep-sea fishing charters, kayak and bicycle rental, Ninigret Park, Watch Hill, Misquamicut Beach and paved bike paths. Connecticut casinos and Mystic attractions 45 minutes away. Numerous and a variety of restaurants are nearby including the renowned Matunuck Oyster Bar that is within walking distance. It is highly recommended that a reservation at M.O.B. be made 3 weeks in advance. The cottage is clean, updated and well maintained with coastal decor. Pillows, bed cover, bathmats and blankets are provided. Renter must bring own towels, bed sheets & pillowcases. Inquire about linen & towel rental by contacting the cottage keeper @ (401) 255-3418. Jess will assist you in customizing your towel and linen order. There is a separate charge for towel and linen rental. Basic cleaning products are supplied. Renters responsible for supplying own paper products (bath tissue, paper towels, tissues, etc.), laundry cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products & firewood. Propane is provided by owner for grill. Rental season opens May 17. Check-in time is 3:00 pm; departure time is 11:00 am. Academic-year rentals, limited to 2 tenants considered; contact owner for rates.
Snug Harbor is a small seaside community making it an ideal community for walking, biking, meeting new friends and getting to know life along the shore.

Property manager

Barbara Briger & Katherine Lange

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Be respectful of property and neighbors. * minimize noise level * treat cottage and belongings as if they were yours; leave it as you found it.

Inform owner immediately of broken items or items that are missing or need to be replaced.

The portable fire pit is stored under the deck. Please place in stone area when in use. When coals are cooled, cover and return.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 11/12/2026, RE.06531-STR

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Kingstown

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Snug Harbor, a neighbourhood in South Kingstown. Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill and Carpenter's Grist Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Adventureland and Fantastic Umbrella Factory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ryan Center or Keaney Gymnasium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Wakefield, RI

What's nearby

Scarborough Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
Block Island Ferry - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
Point Judith Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
Narragansett Beach - 16 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Kingston Station - 16 min drive
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House - ‬14 min drive
‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪George's Of Galilee - ‬16 min drive
‪Ocean Mist - ‬8 min drive
‪Champlin's Seafood - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Snug Harbor Cottage for rent in sought-after coastal community of Wakefield, RI pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Snug Harbor Cottage for rent in sought-after coastal community of Wakefield, RI ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snug Harbor Cottage for rent in sought-after coastal community of Wakefield, RI ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snug Harbor Cottage for rent in sought-after coastal community of Wakefield, RI located?

Located in Snug Harbor, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from East Matunuck State Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Roger W. Wheeler State Beach and Scarborough Beach. Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill and Carpenter's Grist Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

8 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage in great location

We had a wonderful two nights at this cozy cottage. Great location near Matunuck can’t be beat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

21 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Very clean property that we have stayed in before and has some nice upgrades.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine N.

4 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll be back!!

Clean and comfortable cottage with easy access to beach, restaurants and marina. A great spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George L.

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Our stay was relaxing and quiet, property was close to some good places to eat and close to the beach. We would go back

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula I.

5 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short getaway

We had a great time. Walked to the beach using the "shortcut", walked to dinner. Swam and just hung out! Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

25 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

House was perfect for us! Clean, cozy and ac! Nice porch with gas grill and a fire pit! Less than 5 minute drive to the beach and several restaurants. We had a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

21 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Cozy

Cute and cozy quarters. The outdoor shower and morning coffee in the deck were my favorites. Quiet and convenient area. Thank you for the stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

19 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean cozy cottage by beaches

The cottage is bright, cheery, very clean and welcoming. Barbara was a great host and was quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely return to this cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

patti t.

7 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

The cottage is close to everything and had all the essentials. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

25 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainy weekend

This is a very cute home. Teenager loved the detached room. The beach was mesmerizing even with a cold rainy weekend. I want us to come back in summer. Water pressure in shower was really good and welcomed after traveling. I am embarrassed to say we got in very late in the dark and I didn’t look at the house numbers there is a similar colored home across the street. Please check the house number before making the same mistake in the dark. Walmart is close by we were able to go buy towels and snacks. It’s really charming

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway plus

I spent the week quietly enjoying the beaches and the area. I had a few visitors throughout who also enjoyed your lovely cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

20 May, 2018

Fun birthday weekend

Despite the weather the vacation was so much fun. The House was perfect, so quaint so cute.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne D.

23 Jun, 2018

Great little beach cottage

We had a lovely stay here... cottage is beachy and cozy...plenty of room for us (there were 5 of us total). It is close to everything a great little get away. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

15 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was exactly what we needed. I just had heart surgery and I needed a place to relax and this was it. Perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kary C.

25 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This stay couldn’t have been easier. The house was adorable and had everything we needed. The owner was very responsive and not overbearing. I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Meg R.

16 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snug Harbor cottage

We had a wonderful stay in Snug Harbor at Barbara's cottage. Our family (me and my husband and our 5 and 13 year old sons) and found the cottage was perfect for our needs. Easy access to the beach and nearby Matunuck neighborhood and we enjoyed outings to Newport and Narragansett. Barbara was easy to communicate with!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

david m.

30 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a summer delight

Absolutely loved our stay here! The cottage is so summery and homey. We felt comfortable right away! It made our stay so much more enjoyable! I have always loved this area of RI, but finding the perfect summer place makes it so much better.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sage B.

2 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sweet cottage with no frills

The cottage was pleasant but we were surprised and not prepared to find no towels, no sheets, pillowcases, bath soap, shampoo or conditioner. The beds were comfortable, the cottage nicely decorated and the location was really nice. Breakfast down at the marina was delicious and gave you a slice of the local life. Very nice!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

31 Aug, 2016

Perfect cottage for beach getaway

We stayed here in August 2016 and found the accommodation to suit our family of four perfectly. The cottage is well appointed and the location is amazing. We loved having a deck and made great use of the grill. There's a side yard that's perfect for outside play. The neighbors are very friendly and welcoming too. We spent a day at East Matunuck beach, visited the Mystic aquarium and took the ferry over to Block Island-so much to do in this area. I'd highly recommend a visit. The owner was so responsive and welcoming (both leading up to the visit and during) and we found the accommodation fairly priced.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

christine k.

6 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Relaxing Time!

My son and his family joined me and it was wonderful. We played games with them outside on the grass, we never used the pool, but saw one was available. The bathroom as advertised is small, but the outside shower makes up for any issues there! The only thing I may have misunderstood was the proximity to the beach. I thought I could ride the bike to the beach, that was not really possible as it was pretty far away and no sidewalks or bike lanes. But we had a wonderful time with the children. Thank you Barbara and family for allowing us to stay in your family's cottage.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T., Chicopee

21 Sept, 2014

"Our place"

We always have taken our vacations in September, and always someplace near the ocean. When deciding that Rhode Island would be our destination this year, I found this little cottage on VRBO. Our dates were a little unusual, we couldn't travel Sat-Sat. But the owners were able to accommodate us and it was a terrific place. The size is perfect for a couple, even for a small family. My favorite was the outdoor shower! The kitchen amenities were perfect and we have now found the value of having washer/dryer available too! The deck is great, the neighborhood was quiet and tranquil. The location was convenient to the East Matunuck beach and even to other great locations in the area. We have already reserved for next year!

8/10 Good

Daniel Y.

25 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

We stayed here for a couple of nights and overall it was a 3.5* experience. The cottage is very small and charming. The location is stellar, the beach was just a five minute drive and there were plenty of restaurants within 15 minutes. We missed the part on renting sheets or bringing them which is why I won't ding them on that point, but the top comforters hadn't been washed since the last visit as we found hairs and could tell by their fragrance they didn't smell of laundry soap. There is a Walmart and TJ Maxx within 20 minutes so we made it happen for a small investment and a trip to town. The place would be perfect for two adults and two kids, the third bedroom is actually out in a standalone building which one side is a shed and the second side is a bedroom. There is a window with an AC unit, but it is just a room with a bed, you have to go into the main house to use the bathroom. I wasn't too keen on allowing the kids to stay out there by themselves nor would I have had their grandma stay out there either. Overall, it was good. Gas grill, fully stocked kitchen, I think if we were staying for a week, we could have been cozy and enjoyed the outdoor space, cooked a meal or two, and used the outside deck more. The area was very quiet after 8pm. We loved Skips coffee shop, the desserts at Capt'n Jacks are outrageously good, and we drove to the town beach one day and east beach the other. We preferred Easter which had a lovely surf and a fantastic pavilion.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda C.

27 May, 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in

Needs updating.

Street did not have street sign. Very dated. Needs smoke detectors. Fire extinguisher. Not up to code. Keyless door locks not operating.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Caitlin O.

7 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-loved Rental in Excellent Location

We enjoyed our stay in the lovely neighborhood of Snug Harbor! We had amazing weather, and the breezes effectively cooled the little cottage (a heat wave might have been an issue). Thekitchen was well-stocked, and basic cleaning supplies were provided. The check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the house had a thoroughly written welcome book. There were no urgent needs for us to contact the host during our stay, and the house was adequately cleaned. The neighborhood felt quiet and safe, and our kids enjoyed playing in the yard in the evenings. We enjoyed the walk to the marina, and we drove the short 5 minutes to East Matunuck Beach (just more convenient and a little safer with small kids). Although we did not need to contact the host about anything, future improvements might be replacing the one bedroom door, as it cannot shut all the way. The front door also could be a bit finicky with the security lock (not sure if an issue with the security lock or door itself). We were able to lock it, but it needed to be double checked and sometimes took several tries. The outside shower worked excellently, although we did need to use the inside shower on occasions due to weather and it seems that the heating element may need replacing. The separate room/shed combination was not needed by us, but we appreciated the beach chairs and boogie boards that were available inside. Great beach location and quick trips to towns like South Kingstown, Narragansett, and Wickford!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

9 Sept, 2015

Clean, cozy, great ocean breeze, nice neighborhood

My family of four stayed in this clean and cozy cottage and enjoyed it very much. Although the cottage is small, the layout is very good so it's pleasant. The beds are comfortable. There are plenty of windows for breezes and fans for additional ventilation. A lovely breeze from the ocean can be felt in the house, on the deck, and in the yard. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, eating at the large picnic table, and taking showers in the private outdoor shower. The shrubbery around the deck makes the deck feel private. We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. We borrowed beach chairs for our trips to the beach. (Thank you!) Snug Harbor is a quiet, family neighborhood. It's a beautiful walk to the beach. The owner was very friendly and helpful during all communication. I appreciate the owner's willingness to rent the cottage for less than a week. I highly recommend this cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Briger & Katherine Lange

Owners and sisters, Barbara and Katherine spent their childhood in Albany, NY. Barbara now lives Amherst, NH ; Katherine lives in Davidsonville, MD. Although the cottage has been in the family since the late 1960’s, they took sole ownership 16 years ago.

Why they chose this property

The cottage was purchased by our father in the mid 1960's. Originally a small fishing bungalow, it has been refurbished, updated and additions built to accomodate current and future generations of our family. Family members enjoy spending time here when it is not rented especially the July 4th week.

What makes this property unique

The cottage sits on .33 acres which is a rare find in coastal communities of RI. Snug Harbor is a small community of both seasonal and year round homes. Recent land development has seen a boom in large stately homes without compromising the feel of a quaint small community frequented by those who love to antique, boat, fish, swim, soak in the sun and take in the sounds of the beach . Many well known seaside restaurants abound in the area for feasting on fresh local seafood.