Cottage in Portsmouth, RI
5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
Before making a reservation, please understand that Prudence Island may not be the best choice if you have events to attend on the mainland. Please make an inquiry first to make sure a stay on Prudence Island is a good fit for your activities in the area. Thank you!
Quiet, remote, escape from the big city...this is Prudence Island. Our cottage is very simple, but extremely adequate to sink into Prudence and forget the mainland. The Island offers an unhurried pace of life and is like a step back in time. You will find no commercialism here. When you board the ferry in Bristol, Rhode Island, leave all your stress on the dock. If you are looking for the buzz of big city night life or the excitement of a theme park, then you have come to the wrong place. If you are looking for total relaxation and a renewal of your spirit, then Prudence Island is for you.
Prudence Island is a whale-shaped island in the center of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, it feels like a million miles away, but is only a short distance from Providence-Rhode Island's capital, and the mansions of
Newport, Rhode Island. There are no motels, restaurants or convenience stores, so plan on bringing everything you need. If your in-laws decide they need to pop in during your Island vacation, they need to know in advance that there are no instant accommodations on the Island. They will stay with you, eat the food you have brought and deplete your toiletries. There is a very small store that carries some essentials, but there is no guarantee they will be operating or open when you need them. Of course, you can leave the Island and go to the mainland, but you may not want to.
There are several websites and Facebook pages on the internet to help you better get a feel for Prudence and the exciting areas around the Island to visit during day trips. Prudence Island, The Farnham Farm, Prudence Conservancy, Newport and Bristol Rhode Island are all good searches to start with. Explore the Internet, then make your reservations to explore one of the world's little pieces of heaven-Prudence Island.
Quiet, remote, escape from the big city...this is Prudence Island. Our cottage is very simple, but extremely adequate to sink into Prudence and forget the mainland. The Island offers an unhurried pace of life and is like a step back in time. You will find no commercialism here. When you board the ferry in Bristol, Rhode Island, leave all your stress on the dock. If you are looking for the buzz of big city night life or the excitement of a theme park, then you have come to the wrong place. If you are looking for total relaxation and a renewal of your spirit, then Prudence Island is for you.
Prudence Island is a whale-shaped island in the center of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, it feels like a million miles away, but is only a short distance from Providence-Rhode Island's capital, and the mansions of
Newport, Rhode Island. There are no motels, restaurants or convenience stores, so plan on bringing everything you need. If your in-laws decide they need to pop in during your Island vacation, they need to know in advance that there are no instant accommodations on the Island. They will stay with you, eat the food you have brought and deplete your toiletries. There is a very small store that carries some essentials, but there is no guarantee they will be operating or open when you need them. Of course, you can leave the Island and go to the mainland, but you may not want to.
There are several websites and Facebook pages on the internet to help you better get a feel for Prudence and the exciting areas around the Island to visit during day trips. Prudence Island, The Farnham Farm, Prudence Conservancy, Newport and Bristol Rhode Island are all good searches to start with. Explore the Internet, then make your reservations to explore one of the world's little pieces of heaven-Prudence Island.
Amenities at The House At The Top Of The Hill
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Portsmouth, RI
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests had a fantastic time at the cottage with amazing views, fully stocked kitchen, and friendly neighbors. They enjoyed swimming, relaxing, and adventuring on the island, planning to return next year.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Charming cottage with the best view on the island. Waking up to the sunrise and the ocean in front of you is truly an unbelievable experience. Wonderful fishing, clamming, and beaches.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Love it here. Fantastic view. Will be back next year!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Awesome as always! See you next year!
6 / 10Average·Oct 2022
The cottage was simple and adequate as stated in the description. The location and views were spectacular. The new enclosed porch and outside shower were both very nice.
However, for the most part the cottage is very dated, dark and very musty. Although the provided bed linens were in plastic totes they were so musty they were unusable without first laundering. Glad that we had taken our own bedding. The window fans and floors were not at all clean and there was pet hair all over the sofa cover. It was nice to have access to the laundry but it was located in the basement which was also the storage room. A little organization and the addition of adequate lighting would help a lot. Overall, with a few more renovations the place will have a lot of potential.
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(75 Ratings)
Guests had a fantastic time at the cottage with amazing views, fully stocked kitchen, and friendly neighbors. They enjoyed swimming, relaxing, and adventuring on the island, planning to return next year.
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