Romantic Waterfront Home in Historic Wickford (#33704)
Wickford, Rhode Island
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Summary of Wickford Vacation Rental
- Type: Home
- Floors: 2
- Bedrooms: 2
- Pets: Yes
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Smoking: No
- Sleeps: 4
- Airport: Providence, RI | 15 min.
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Description of the Wickford vacation home rental
Walk everywhere! The best of both worlds. Cove Cottage is right in a picturesque Historic New England seaport village, yet in an idyllic waterfront setting. Winner Dazzling Decor award in well-known vacation Traveler Magazine, December, 2007.
Historic Cove Cottage (completely renovated in 2007) is literally steps away from Wickford Harbor, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, grocery, gourmet and fish markets, pharmacy, boutiques, art galleries, library, wine merchant. 54 shops! Only 3 1/2 blocks from the beach. At the same time, you are in a tranquil private, nearly one-acre compound surrounded on two sides by salt water, and 'away from it all'.
This Historic Cape started out in the early 1800s as the workshop of generations of the McKenzie family, Boatwrights and merchants. Later, it was used as a carriage house.
In the 1950 's it became the studio and gallery of artist Robert Mac Meehan. It was here that the Wickford Art Festival was conceived in 1961.
The home has been newly transformed into a luxurious, charming residence, providing such amenities as central air conditioning and upscale appliances. The residence offers both comfort and charm in a picture-perfect setting, melding modern-day convenience with its historical roots.
Setting: The home is located on a large, landscaped compound, surrounded on two sides by Academy Cove. Just to the East of the property, passing under a small bridge, the cove joins Wickford harbor.
Wickford Village, founded in 1663, is centrally located. Only 15-20 minutes from Newport, Jamestown, Narragansett or Providence.
Nestled along the waterfront of Wickford Harbor, historic Wickford Village, on the western shore of Narragansett Bay, contains perhaps the largest concentration of late 1700s and early 1800s homes in the United States.
Wickford is a thriving fishing and commercial village immersed in history. Enjoy exploring Wickford's historic homes, churches, gardens and picturesque harbor during the summer, strolling during the Christmas holiday season, savoring the sights and smells of spring. Come watch the boats, enjoy lunch at an outdoor cafe, browse through the shops, walk the tree-lined streets.
In July, Wickford is host to the annual Wickford Art Festival and in December, the village is aglow with holiday spirit for the Festival of Lights.
You will want to return to Wickford Village again and again
- 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Crib
- Hardwood Floors
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Parking
- Beach Chairs
- High Speed Internet
- Porch
- Beach Towels
- Kayak
- Waterfront
- Full Kitchen
- Alarm Clock
- Iron
- Stereo
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Toaster
- DVD Player
- Radio
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Washer/Dryer
- Bicycling (onsite)
- Live Entertainment (<1 mile)
- Snorkeling (1 mile)
- Hiking (onsite)
- Ocean (<1 mile)
- Golf (2 miles)
- Kayaking (onsite)
- Park (<1 mile)
- Horseback Riding (4 miles)
- Beach (<1 mile)
- Playground (<1 mile)
- Surfing (5 miles)
- Boating (<1 mile)
- Restaurant (<1 mile)
- Downhill Skiing (7 miles)
- Canoeing (<1 mile)
- Sailing (<1 mile)
- Whale Watching (10 miles)
- Deep Sea Fishing (<1 mile)
- Shopping Area (<1 mile)
- Winery (15 miles)
- Fishing (<1 mile)
- Tennis (<1 mile)
- Zoo (15 miles)
- Grocery Store (<1 mile)
- Scuba Diving (1 mile)
Two kayaks, two bicycles, a paddleboat, bocce ball, croquet, badminton,puzzles, games, beach chairs, beach umbrella, binoculars, provided.
The local seafood market (two blocks away)has chowder and homemade fish cakes to go, and will cook your lobster for you for a dollar! Bakery and wine merchant less than a block away.
- Payment Options: Discover, Mastercard, Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
- Check In: 4 p.m.
- Check Out: 11 a.m.
- Deposits: $500 reservation / damage deposit
- Other Fees: Cleaning Fee: $75.00
Reviews for this vacation home rental in Wickford, Rhode Island
John & Chris near London, UK. Review Submitted: December 10, 2007 Date of Stay: October 2007
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The cottage was charming, and just steps away from Wickfords main street.
We came from old England, UK to New England but found a life style we haven't had at home for a long time: a quaint, picturesque and quiet town, courteous driving, a leisurely pace of life, friendly locals, and lots of community events.
The cottage was well equipped, especially the kitchen and we found so much good food from Lobsters (from the hut by the harbour, they will cook them for you if you want) to food from round the world from Dave's supermarket. Opportunities for eating out in the evening were limited to one restaurant and one take-away.
We walked and used the cycles provided for local exploration,
The owners were very helpful, Linda had lots of useful local information.
Recommended for: Age 55+, and Romantic Getaway
Wickford wannabe Erdenheim, PA USA.
Review Submitted: November 30, 2007 Date of Stay: November 2007
My family of 4 stayed in Cove Cottage over Thanksgiving. What a magical place! The cottage was immaculate, tastefully decorated and had EVERYTHING we needed to prepare our holiday meal. Wickford is such a walkable villiage that we parked our car the day we arrived and never got back in it until we were packed to leave four days later. All that you could want and more is within steps of your door. The owners are friendly and helpful. They thought of everything and made us feel at home. They even promised us a sail on the bay so we will definitely return. We would recommend Cove Cottage to our friends and family with total confidence.
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway, and Sightseeing
MarkPat Upstate New York.
Review Submitted: October 16, 2007 Date of Stay: September 2007
The house is charming and the decor is just right - lovely, but comfortable. Linda and Dave,the owners, were very helpful. The mattress in the master bedroom was so comfortable that we are thinking of getting one for home. It was refreshing stay in a house where you could walk to everything!
Our favorite was the yard. Although the house is right in the village and on the street, the fence, with the proverbial garden gate, gave us complete privacy. Due to the unseasonably warm weather, we were able to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner on the stone patio with the seven foot cranes watching over us. We also launched the kayaks from the backyard and had some great paddles in the harbor and Wickford Cove. It was also wonderful to just sit in the Adirondack chairs and read or day dream.
We recommend:
- walking all around the village and to the beach The people are very friendly.
- steamed lobsters from the only seafood store in town All the seafood was wonderful.
-chocolate bombs from Wickford Gourmet Foods
-lunch at the cafe in the Newport Shipyard
-rocky beaches at Beavertail State Park
-Dave's Fresh Market on RT. 1, lots of prepared foods
In two weeks, we saw most of the state of Rhode Island at a very leisurely pace. Wickford is centrally located and no place was more than 30 minutes away.
It was a great place to visit and we thinking that it may be a great place to live!
Kayaker Washington DC.
Review Submitted: September 03, 2007 Date of Stay: August 2007
I stayed in this extraordinary cottage over an extra-long (2007) Labor Day weekend -- and I do not use the word "extraordinary" lightly.
From the outside, the cottage could have been plucked out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The backwater cove that the cottage sits on is rarely without a blue heron or snowy egret. Every morning, I slid a kayak (the house comes with them!) into the still waters, paddled under the town bridge into the harbor, and explored other cattail-lined creeks and coves.
Inside, the cottage has been lovingly restored - and the owner, Linda, has spared nary a detail. The tile work and the subtle shadings of paint on walls and moldings is enough to prompt a sigh of admiration from even the most accomplished home decorator . . . but, beyond that, the cottage is furnished with beloved pieces from Linda's years of international living and travel.
For me, Wickford Village was like a glimpse back into the pages of a favorite childhood storybook - and staying in this cottage was like being inside a page of that storybook.
Nellie New York.
Review Submitted: August 27, 2007 Date of Stay: August 2007
This getaway was one of the best I've ever experienced. The cottage was exquisitely furnished with antiques and had every amenity imaginable. Wickford is not to be missed on the list of the most quaint seaside small towns in New England.
In a few short days, I went sailing 3 times, enjoyed tennis at Newport, dined on exceptional seafood, shopped for local art and crafts, and walked for hours in one of the most quaint and historic US towns I've ever visited.
Linda's historic cottage is the place to decompress and unwind with a glass of wine by your private cove.
As a hard to please New Yorker who demands the most from every vacation getaway, this one was absolute perfection! I've already booked my next visit.
Gigi Massachusetts.
Review Submitted: August 10, 2007 Date of Stay: July 2007
What a memorable stay in such a gorgeous setting! This was our first vacation in a long time and the accommodations were so luxurious and comfortable. We loved all of the personal touches and the location was to die for! We will definitely be coming back.
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