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Shady Harbor Vacation Home

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A stack of firewood against a wooden wall with a window above.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a white railing and a wooden bench.
A purple front door with a glass panel and a metal handle.
A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel shelf, a framed artwork, and a decorative item.
A wooden staircase with white balusters, a landing with a bench, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Charlestown, RI
  • Place, Burlingame State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ninigret Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shady Harbor Vacation Home

Charlestown, RI – Beautiful 2 story Craftsman style vacation home for rent in summer resort community (Shady Harbor, RI). 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, completely furnished (Brand new 65" T.V., Brand new Weber Gas Grill, Brand new 6 person dining set), well water and gas heat/range (for cooking). Walking distance to Quonochontaug Pond. Two (2) Beach passes to Weekapaug Beach (Shady Harbor section). Kayak to the best barrier beach in RI and enjoy a peaceful, quiet and restful vacation!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Only small dogs or cats (less than 30 pounds)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outside shower is for showering after beach visits to minimize damage to inside showers and plumbing.
No smoking
No loud events (parties etc.) this is quiet resort community (BBQs and family gatherings are ok).

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 04/16/2026, RE.05487-STR
Property # 9436928
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Charlestown

Located in Charlestown, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Babcock-Smith House and Granite Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Misquamicut State Beach and Burlingame State Park. Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Fantastic Umbrella Factory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Charlestown, RI

What's nearby

  • Burlingame State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • East Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ninigret Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Weekapaug Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Westerly Station - 14 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Evie’s Cocktails And Comforts - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Harbor Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shady Harbor Vacation Home?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Harbor Vacation Home on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$6,480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shady Harbor Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shady Harbor Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Harbor Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shady Harbor Vacation Home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Burlingame State Park, Kettle Pond Visitors Center and Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. Ninigret Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J A.

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

Lovely air conditioned house with private beach access

The house is spacious, clean and updated, plus it has laundry and access to a private beach. Andrew was very responsive. A great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erica V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice but not clean

The house is in a beautiful and secluded neighborhood, and even has partial water view. It has the potential to be a fantastic stay, but it was unfortunately not clean. The showers had hair in them, the cups in the cabinet had visible dirt and we had to clean before we could use anything, and worst of all for my group was the pet hair covering the carpets. I am severely allergic to cats and this was not mentioned at all in the listing and made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep. Im not sure if we caught the host on a bad weekend, but this spot could be fabulous with more attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terra H.

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

Beyond Expectations

The photos do not do this beautiful property justice. The house is well kept, the location is wonderful, the beach access is easy (and beaches are gorgeous) and the community is special. We are hoping to return for another New England beach vacation! Incredible memories were made - more to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

best private beach ever!

the pond and neighborhood location couldn’t have been any better. the private beach only a short drive away was amazing, especially during covid. we loved kayaking on the pond, cooking in the kitchen/on the grill and taking walks around the beautiful shady harbor neighborhood. john was very communicative which was helpful. the house could have been cleaner when we arrived, but that was our only complaint. we had such a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronte A.

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

Great Stay on Rhode Island's South Coast

Shelter Harbor is a quiet vacation community in Southern Rhode Island. It was just the right place for a New England Staycation. The home is modern with 3 BR and 3 FULL bathrooms and plenty of space. As noted in the earlier review, there is a bonus room with futon which we used as an home office for our stay since my husband was working while the rest of us played! Internet was strong. We spent mornings on strolls through the neighborhood and kayaking (providing by hosts) on Quonnie Pond which is actually huge and afternoons on the beautiful Weekapaugh beach, just a short 10 minute drive away and super convenient thanks to parking passes included with the home. As it is a pass only beach, there was plenty of room to spread out and no crowds at all. There are also friendly lifeguards. We cooked in and grilled for most meals, and shopped at the Walmart and Stop and Shop a short drive away. We also did quite a bit of ice cream, and highly recommend HOLY COW down the street in Charlestown. Also, did take out from Matunack Oyster Bar one day, and a local pizza spot on another day. Host was easy to communicate with and addressed questions ahead of time, and while we were on-site. As the previous review stated, would suggest extra lighting in living room area for evening games and reading. Would certainly return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thanks Bronte, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I am glad you enjoyed your vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Relaxing stay in Shady Harbor!

My adult daughter and I were looking to get away and feel normal (in terms of social distancing) and this place delivered. The house was very spacious and actually larger than expected, allowing us to each have an overnight guest with privacy. Although a 3BR, one of the BRs has an attached room with a door, allowing for 4 (mostly) private sleeping spaces (we brought a blow up mattress - the owner has a futon mattress there). Plenty of bathrooms too. Great views from the sunroom, where we had all of our meals (seating for 4). Deck was small (and buggy at dusk), so we didn't spend much time there. We were the first guests of the season, and deliveries for kayaks/grill were still in process. 2 kayaks arrived in time for us to go out on the pond with friends (who brought their own kayaks), and the owner's parents brought their grill for us to use. The neighborhood was lovely for walks and the private ocean beach was a godsend, allowing us to come and go as we pleased, with no concerns about parking or getting a good spot. Due to COVID, we kept to the house, pond, and beach, except for a quick run to the Walmart (~2 miles away) for food & sundries, and the liquor store, so we could have mudslides in the sunroom. Only negatives were some ants (we put down traps) and the living room was dark - limited natural light despite plenty of windows, only 2 lamps, so not enough light to read at night - we're not TV people. But that did not diminish our enjoyment; just trying to be honest in case this is important to others. We were sad to leave and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank-you Diane! We enjoyed hosting your family. Thank-you for your kind review!

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Clapham

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I am life sciences entrepreneur/owner of a life sciences business. I grew up in Rhode Island but now live in California. I am married, with two children, ages 6 and 9.

Why they chose this property

This property is secluded, quiet and provides access to Weekapaug beach via Quonochontaug Pond, with provided beach passes and/or boat (kayak, sailboat etc. etc.). It is three house down to the Quonochontaug right-of-way where you can kayak, sail, motor to Weekapaug Barrier Beach (very exclusive, private beach). If you are looking for seclusion and exclusivity, away from crushing crowds with the highest rated beach in RI, this is it.

Comes with three brand new Perception Kayaks (two Perception 11.5' Eclipses and one Perception Pescador 12' Fishing Kayak with paddles and life preservers). Kayak to the best barrier beach in RI and enjoy a peaceful, quiet and restful vacation!

What makes this property unique

If you enjoy the beach, kayaking, windsurfering, canoeing, boating, snorkeling and lots of options for fine dining (especially seafood), this is the ideal location for you and your family. The area is quiet, secluded and will allow you to recharge your battery in solitude.

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