Quaint Coastal Cottage with Patio!

Reviews

• Responsive host but house needs attention

  2/5

  First I’ll say that we have stayed in several places in Rhode Island and unfortunately our experience at this house wasn’t as positive as we had hoped.

  On the positive side, James was responsive and willing to come check on issues when we reached out. They left us a nice card to cover a day’s parking at a local beach. The back deck is great; we enjoyed grilling and dinner at the patio table.

  However, we were without hot water for two to three days.

  A few notes for future guests:

  The home is located in a low-lying part of the marina. This can cause some unpleasant odors in the area (not the fault of the home, but worth noting).

  The owner provided plenty of bottled water because the water from the faucets runs brown-yellow. We were told that it’s a regional issue and that the water is filtered, but it was still off-putting. The filtration system itself is super loud, kicking on whenever water is used and randomly — including at night.

  Cooling is a challenge. The single AC unit isn’t strong enough to cool the main living area or the back bedrooms with sub-80-degree weather, and with several windows painted shut, it was difficult to get good airflow.

  Cleanliness needs to be improved. We noticed spider webs, dust, and had to rewash dishes and utensils before using them. Beside the fridge and under the beds haven’t been cleaned in some time. The vacuum provided didn’t work, which made upkeep during our stay difficult.

  Lastly, a personal note we wish there were more comfortable seats for the five people the house accommodates.

  While there were some positives — mainly James’ responsiveness — overall, the home needs maintenance and cleaning to make it more comfortable for guests.

  Manager's Response:

  We’re glad you enjoyed the back deck and appreciated the parking card for the beach, and it’s great to hear the team was responsive during your stay. We followed up with the homeowner, and they would like to share the following:
  
  - We were informed of a blown fuse on the water heater on Saturday night; the plumbing supply store was closed on Sunday, but repairs were completed first thing Monday.
  - While the listing notes that the cottage does not have central A/C, we provide a small unit to cool the living area, along with ceiling fans and floor fans in every room.
  - The windows are all functional, and after your stay, we made repairs to some that appeared to have been forced open while locked.
  - The cottage is professionally cleaned after each guest visit and personally inspected weekly to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
  
  We appreciate your feedback so we can continue to improve and ensure future guests enjoy a smooth and comfortable stay.

• 5/5

  Fantastic time in our favorite place. Was not sure about lack of private beach access but Blue Shutters is super close and convenient. Owners could not have made the arrival process more hospitable and friendly and the house is clean and comfortable. Highly recommend as an affordable option in West Beach.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you so much. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay, would welcome you again!

• Perfect Quonnie Getaway

  5/5

  My husband and I have been going to Quonnie for many years. The cottage we rented sold and this was a perfect replacement. Fresh water was provided for drinking and cooking. Jim was very responsive to any questions I had. We will definitely be returning next year!

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for your review. We work hard to make everyone's stay enjoyable. Look forward to your return.

• 5/5

  20th year at Quonnie, was grateful to be able to book after prior accommodations fell through. Great space.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for your review. We strive to make every guests visit enjoyable.

• Lovely location - exactly as described

  5/5

  This property is exactly as described in the listing. There is no ocean beach access, but it’s close enough to hear the surf. The Quonnie breachway, dock, and Quonnie pond are within easy walking distance. The kitchen is well-equipped and the deck out back was delightful for a cookout.

  The home is very neat and clean, a typical Rhode Island beach house. The owners were kind enough to return to us a small item that we left behind!

  We highly recommend this listing. It was perfect for us.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo