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LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES

Family-friendly holiday home in Middletown

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front of cottage 2-story cottage with lower level game room and sleeping area.
large back deck with bbq grill
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
front entryway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Easton's Beach
  • Place, Cliff Walk
  • Place, Newport Mansions
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

captains room

1 Double Bed

lighthouse room

2 Single Beds

palm tree room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

main level bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES

RE.01930-STR
Located in the perfect spot, 7 minute drive to Salve Regina and 20 minutes to Roger Williams University. Directly between Easton's (1st beach) and Sachuest (2nd Beach) Beaches, makes for an enjoyable walk to the water, while stillh minutes from downtown Newport, Cliff Walk, Norman bird sanctuary, Second Beach (Sachuest), Third Beach, and Newport Vineyards. This cozy, but spacious 3-floor cottage boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms - (1 king, 1 full and 2 twins) and two full baths - one on each floor.
Open plan living area, hardwood floors, lovely, bright dining room with French doors leading to a walk-out deck. Fully furnished with all the amenities for cooking.
The basement TV/game room has a large flat-screen TV and games.
The extra-large deck off the dining room is great for alfresco dining and gathering, featuring a BBQ grill, as well as small private yard to relax after a long day at the beaches or to play lawn games.

Other great features to make your stay enjoyable: Wifi, cable, off-street parking, full size washer/dryer in laundry room, bed and bath linens provided, in summer months-window air-conditioned in the upstairs bedrooms and/or fans for continuous air flow, portable air conditioner in the living room and portable air-conditioner in the basement.
Baseboard heating in the winter.
Perfect getaway for friend weekend, family or couples getaway. The best way to get around is to bike, walk or cab to downtown. About a 5-minute drive to Newport, 5 min walk to Easton's Beach and 15 min walk to Sachuests Beach.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place dirty towels in a RED bag by the front door. RED bags are in the front hall closet by front door
Place all dirty dishes in dishwasher and start the cycle, there are soap pods under the sink. Trash and recycles (NO plastic bags) taken to dumpsters. Throw away all food in the refrigerator.
Propane tank for grill on the deck is turned to OFF. Make sure all lights are turned OFF. Make sure all air conditioners are turned OFF.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 12/08/2025, RE.01930-STR

About the area

Middletown

Located in Middletown, this holiday home is near the beach. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Easton's Beach and Narragansett Beach. Consider North Beach Club House for a night out or International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Middletown, RI

What's nearby

  • Easton's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cliff Walk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Thames Street - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Newport Mansions - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Breakers - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 10 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salty’s at Second Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tickets Bar & Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Grille - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is LARGE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE WITH BACK DECK, SURFERS PARADISE, WALK TO BEACHES located?

This family-friendly Middletown holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Easton's Beach. Second Beach and Easton Point are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six friends from all over had a nice weekend while visiting the seafood festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

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

Girls trip

Very cute house! The host was awesome to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

Wonderful Experience

The property was great! The owners were wonderful and communicative. I'm sure we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

great location

just a great place to stay - close to beaches etc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Charming cottage in a great location

The unit is located in walking distance of the beach and is comfortable for a small group. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Mermaid Cottage

Such a lovely host and beautiful home!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary J.

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

Great girls getaway in Newport

Spent some great family time in Newport. The house was perfect! Great location and very well stocked. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Great Location!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home. The location was perfect for us - walking distance to the beach and some restaurants/stores. Quick drive to downtown Newport. The house was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

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

Fantastic deck! Great location!

We absolutely adored our stay at the Mermaid Cottage. The kitchen had everything we needed and the rooms were wonderfully comfortable. The decor is really cheery and the deck is the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Wonderful visit to the Mermaid Cottage!

We traveled to Newport for a wedding at Castle Hill and stayed with our three (adult) children at this house. It was exactly as advertised online- a very quaint, clean rental and everything we needed. The property managers were terrific, provided a ton of information and were very responsive. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Wonderful experience

The house was beautiful in a quiet location. Jackie was very gracious and communicative. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

The location was convenient. We had difficulty operating the door locks and the heating controls. The owners were very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Perfect home, location, and owners!

We stayed at this beautiful home for a wedding in Newport/Middletown, and it was fantastic. Great location, the home was beautiful and very clean, and had everything we needed. It was unseasonably warm the weekend we stayed, but the AC units worked very well overnight. The owner was incredibly helpful and communicative during check in and check out. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., LITTLE EGG HARB

Magical Wedding Weekend

We were in Newport for my nephew's wedding. It was perfect from start to finish. The cottage was as described and well accommodated. We loved having the outdoor deck area to hang out together. The weather was beautiful. Bedrooms met our needs. Location was easy and centralized to both downtown Newport (wedding reception) and the Norman Bird Sanctuary (where the wedding ceremony was held). It was truly a magical weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Turned 60 in this house 🥳

Evening . We just left this morning (July 26-30), after a four night stay. “We”, being myself, my two adult sons and their ladies, plus the mom of one of my son’s girlfriend. It was especially important for me, to have a good spot to stay, as l get to only spend a few days together infrequently, with my sons, so finding the right house and location was paramount. I wanted to have a hassle free vacation to celebrate my 60th, which we did. Jackie, our host, was always available for even my most ridiculous of concerns before coming. Very friendly and accommodating.. and…patient! Lol The house was clean, spacious and definitely was able to accommodate all six of us, with having the finished basement, as an extra room to socialize or sleep in, if anyone wanted to spread out. It was both comfortable and homey. We were able to access beaches closely in any direction and the Gills, supplied beach chairs, boogie boards and a beach wagon to get it all to the beach. You can drive also, which will be a $20 parking fee, but the beaches themselves, are free. A big point for us, was how close we were to downtown Newport! A great place for dining out and walks down by the water. Maybe a seven minute drive. We loved how private the back deck felt, with the strategically placed high shrubbery. It was great to have two full bathrooms, which saved any arguments lining up to shower! Lol The kitchen is roomy enough to allow two people comfortably prep meals. ( But you also have a BBQ grill on the deck) Anyone like me, who likes a cooler room, will be fine with the adequacy of the window and plug in AC’s, plus… the living room ceiling fan. The road the house is on, is pleasantly situated on a fairly quiet road, making a good nights sleep no problem. All in all, we were very happy with this house and how the Gills have set it up. We absolutely recommend it and hopefully will get to return in the future Laura
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy! We enjoyed the large deck and location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & had everything we needed for many sunny days at the beach!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable holiday weekend

My family loved our stay at the Mermaid Cottage! The proximity to the beach is great. Traffic can be a bit heavy getting in and out of Newport town, especially on a holiday weekend. Lots of room for families, the spacious basement was used as well. Overall I’d recommend the cottage to anyone looking to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Newport Trip

The property was great and everything that's posted about this property is very accurate. Jackie and her husband were so easy to work with and if I had any issues they would get back to me within 2 minutes. I would tell anyone to rent this place because it has everything you need plus tons of character and charm!! The location was perfect we were 3 minutes from second beach and 5 minutes with traffic to first beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Wonderful weekend

Beautiful house in a fabulous location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara C.

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

Exactly what we needed

We stayed in Newport for the weekend for a wedding and this house was the perfect home base! It is spacious, very clean, and has everything we needed. The beds/pillows are comfortable which is a bonus. The host was super friendly and responsive and laid out all of the information in a clear and concise way so it wasn't confusing. The listing is very clear about the parking situation which is helpful, but it's worth noting that you can only fit smaller cars in the parking spots. One of our guests has a pickup truck and we didn't realize that they wouldn't be able to park at the property given the size of their truck. We would still stay here again though if we ever came back to Newport it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Newport Family Wedding

This was the perfect spot for us. My husband and I, along with our 3 adult children and significant other, had a wonderful weekend. It was so quiet and secluded but convenient to the wedding festivities. It was a nice walk to The Cliff Walk and an easy Ride Share drive to all that Newport had to offer. We spend most of our time on the outdoor deck! Our host was very responsive. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Great house just outside Newport

My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) had a wonderful stay in the Mermaid Cottage! This is a very nice, updated house with 3 bedrooms (with a/c!!!) and two nice sized baths. In addition, the basement space is very roomy and comfortable. The host was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. First beach is within walking distance and all the shopping and restaurants of Newport are a quick drive. Very relaxing, easy trip. If you have an oversized SUB, it might not fit in the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Great space for adult children and spouses

Family of 5 in town for a family reunion. I’m Formerly from RI but never stayed in the purgatory rd area. We loved this location and will definitely return to this area over downtown Newport. It’s so convenient and yet a country setting. The house served our needs very well. It was a heat wave during our stay and the ac worked well. Older home but clean and beachy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey D.

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

A Perfect Cottage Getaway

This property is located in a perfect spot to tour all of Newport and the surrounding areas, it is in walking distance of some of the main attractions and should be a go to stay for those who want to experience Newport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by jacqueline and james gill

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Welcome to our cottage, we have a love of the ocean and beach communities. James grew up coming to Rhode Island for summer family vacations and introduced it to me when we were dating a long time ago. We love Newport and are happy to share the cottage with you when we cannot use it.

Why they chose this property

Our family loves the beach and the feel and atmosphere of Rhode Island. We are in love with our home and would love to share its quaintness with others. Whether we are driving around Newport, lounging at the beaches or surfing. The area and our cottage are the perfect getaway from the bustle of any busy life. Come here to relax, enjoy and be zen.

What makes this property unique

Our beach cottage is cozy, perfectly situated walking distance from many attractions and beaches. Our quiet little community is lovely and welcomes visitors who want a zen and stress free vacation.

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