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House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach

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Office with pullout sofa
Primary bedroom
Primary bedroom bath
Primary bathroom
Primary bedroom closet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Little Compton, RI
  • Goosewing Beach Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lloyd's Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Horseneck State Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Office

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

first floor

Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Shower only

Second Floor

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach

Private home less than 3 miles from desirable South Shore beach on Quicksand Pond. A private and peaceful home located in beautiful Little Compton, Rhode Island on 8 acres of land. Enjoy a vacation surrounded by stonewalls, meadows, on the pond, and only a short bike ride to the beach.

Renovations recently completed including fresh paint, new carpets, new bathrooms, air conditioning and all new linens and bedding. The first floor has a large kitchen set up for anyone who loves to cook. The first floor has an open plan with plenty of space to relax with family and friends. The first floor also has a kitchen with wood stove, full bathroom, sunroom, living room and office with a pullout coach (queen size) and television. The second floor has three bedrooms, two with a queen beds, a full bathroom, and the master bedroom with a king bed with its own bathroom soaking tub and shower. The third floor is perfect for kids with two bedrooms; one has a set of twin bunks and two additional twin beds, the other bedroom has a full bed. The basement has a washer and dryer, ping pong table, and extra refrigerator/freezer. Outside enjoy the large yard that leads to the pond. Sit by the fire pit and watch the swans and deer over a cup of coffee or a cocktail. Plenty of space for outdoor yard games. There is also an outdoor shower to clean up after a beach day and a new grill and a large outdoor table that seats 10.

We have two kayak (one kids kayak and one adult one) and a skiff (a flat bottom row boat) for you to use on the pond. There are a few beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, a cooler and beach bags for your use as well.

Close to Newport, Boston, Cape Cod or only a ferry ride to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, local vineyards, boating, surfing, organic farm stands and restaurants.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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
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 12/05/2025, RE.28253-STR

About the area

Little Compton

Located in Little Compton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The Breakers and Newport Mansions are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Easton's Beach. Coastal Roasters and Herreshoff Marine Museum are also worth visiting.
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Little Compton, RI

What's nearby

  • Goosewing Beach Preserve - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lloyd's Beach - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Horseneck State Beach - 26 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Easton's Beach - 51 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Newport Mansions - 53 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 50 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Groundswell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Art Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gray's Daily Grind - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ten Cousins Brick Oven - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House on Quicksand Pond...close to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Goosewing Beach Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Little Compton Historical Society and Rhode Island Red Chicken Monument. Tappens Beach and Round Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Quicksand House was amazing! We stayed the week and everything was just as expected! Very clean and plenty of space for everyone! We are definitely going to be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

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

Beautiful Property

Fantastic bothl inside and out
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our gathering, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, manicured, expansive and well groomed with a pond in the back…what could be better?! Comfortable outdoor furniture for dining, great outdoor shower and lots of space inside for sleeping, socializing and eating together. Baby cousins played together and the beaches nearby were perfect. Comfy furniture too! Work space was great for those working virtually also. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Magical Family Vacation

We were welcomed with a plate of Little Compton themed iced sugar cookies...a delicious start to our stay!The well maintained property was tucked away down a country road and sat on Quick Sand Pond. It was pastoral and beachy all at once...spectacular.The house was roomy, immaculate and well stocked.Tons of stuff to do in the area: beach, breweries, hiking, or just hanging out in the yard.The owners were easy to reach and quick to respond to the few questions we had.Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Great visit

This is a nice house on a beautiful piece of land. It had more than enough room for the five of us, and the kitchen was well equipped. The pictures of the outdoors really don’t do justice to what a lovely spot it is. We also really enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Family enjoyed this house and yard!

Grandparents, 3 sons and families, 4 grandchildren ages 12 to 17stayed and house fit all of us very comfortably! Played games in house and in the backyard! Biked and rowed to the beach! Some of us drove! House had everything we needed! Hosts were very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Beach week

My family had a great week in Little Compton despite less than ideal weather. The property is very private and beautiful, great place to just sit outside and socialize. The house is well equipped and accommodated both the adults and kids. My one complaint is the lack of shades in the 2nd floor bedrooms. The early light meant that the children especially were waking up much earlier than usual.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Wonderful stay by the beach

We loved this beautiful house and it's perfect location, close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke I.

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

Perfect vacation spot

Very quiet and private location. House and property is very nice with lots of space to play outside and had basically everything we needed there for a great family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Peaceful

Great and peaceful location. Property is well maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Nature lover

If you are looking to connect with nature this is the perfect place. Beautiful scenery. We had everything that we needed and the owners where very welcoming. They made sure that we would enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

R M.

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

A once in a lifetime stay

My cousins and I were doing a family reunion in Little Compton and couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The hosts were quick to reply, kind and incredibly helpful. We highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for an all around perfect vacation. We are excited to book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

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

We loved it!

Gorgeous property daily views of wildlife. S’mores every night at firepit. Whole family 6 adults 3adult kids and 5 grandkids hope to have our annual family reunion here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Peaceful

This was our second time staying at this property and it just never disappoints. Thank you Sara and Jeff for letting us enjoy your beautiful home once gain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

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

Excellent home!

This was by far one of my favorite VRBO places I have stayed in. The house and the location exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our family! The owner was great to work with and very accommodating!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami R., Zeeland, MI, USA

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

Gorgeous property!

We rented this property for a family get together and it did not disappoint! Gorgeous, clean and well maintained, private, well appointed....it was everything we hoped for. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M., Indianapolis, IN. US

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

Large home with all the amenities!

Beach only a few minutes away- gorgeous Preserve hikes, and Quicksand Pond out back. We loved the trees, the deer, the fire pit, the Weber grill…….Would definitely host friends and family here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Quicksand Cottage

Fantastic house with everything you could possibly need in an ideal location close to everything. Sara the host (owner) is always available and responds quickly to any request or questions you may have. We have been renting in Little Compton for many years and will return for our 3rd stay here - its the perfect vacation home for our large family !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY M.

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

Family Togetherness

We really enjoyed our stay at Quicksand Pond. We were in town for a family wedding in Westport. My 4 children, their spouses and my 5 grandchildren and I were very comfortable in your lovely home. The kids loved kayaking and spending time around an evening campfire. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

L.C.4th of July

Amazing location and a fantastic house ! Host has provided everything you could possibly need. Little Compton is a special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg A.

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

New Year’s eve getaway

Hosts were very friendly and made the stay seamless! A beautiful and spacious home perfect for our group of friends to ring in the new year together. Would love to come back in the warmer months:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis E., New Orleans, LA

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

Fantastic Little Compton get away.

Everything was perfect. Thank you Sarah and Jaff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Very cozy family getaway

Plenty of space for our entire family (and extended family) to spread out and enjoy our extended holiday!! The house and yard were perfect for us! Sound did travel through the walls, but that didn’t matter to us! Perfect place for our whole family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Lovely property and home

We had a multi-generational family staying for a week, and we couldn’t have been happier with the house. It had plenty of room to stretch out, and also to gather together. The grounds are amazing, and we really enjoyed the kayak/boat access on the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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