Cottage in Portsmouth, RI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
The cottage:
• The cottage sits on beach-front property, with access to the beach.
• There is a large deck for relaxing, and a shady lawn patio with a charcoal grill
• The cottage has three bedrooms: a master bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk room that sleeps 4, and the back bedroom with a queen bed.
• You will need to bring towels. Sheets/bedding is provided and there is a washer/dryer.
• There is a lock box that contains the key, you will receive the code once the rental is booked and the lease has been signed and received.
• There is NO SMOKING in the house.
• The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, pots and cutlery. There is a stove and a refrigerator/freezer, and there is a washer and dryer.
• There is a chracoal grill on lawn patio.
• There is Wi-Fi available
No pets allowed
You will need to book tickets on the ferry for all passengers and cars:
• The Prudence Island is an island, and can only be accessed by boat. Therefore, you will need to book ferry service prior to arrival. It is also recommended you bring a car to the island so you can drive around and explore.
• Ferry service: Prudence and Bay Island Transport: use web to book tickets,
• Call: (401) 683-0430,
• It is recommended that you book you trip as far in advance as you can.
• If you need to change a reservation you can do it in Bristol ½ before ferry departs, or in main office on the island which is open 7 days, 7:30am-11:00am and 2:30pm -5:30pm
What to bring before you arrive:
• CASH! There is not an ATM on the island, and although there is not too much to purchase, you may need toiletries or want to buy something at the Homestead store.
• Pack-n-play if needed
• Towels
• Bug Spray
• Beach umbrella and chairs if desired
• A weeks worth of food!
• Rain coats and walking shoes to explore the island
• Medications, epi-pen and first aid kit
• Charcoal and lighter fluid
The Island:
• Prudence Island is an island located in Narragansett Bay, Rhode island. The year round population hovers around 80 people.
• In colonial times the island was used for farming, until early 20th century when the US Navy established an ammunition depot on the southern end of the island, however since the early 1970s the US Navy turned over the base to the National Estuarina Research Reserve, part of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
• The majority of the land on the island is a preserve, so there are few homes and only around 80 annual residents.
• There is no real commerce on the island, although the general store at the ferry terminal does have a small selection of basics if you are in a pinch.
• Car and people access to the island is obtained via ferry, although there is a private water taxi company you can use to get passengers off the island.
• Prudence Island is a gem. Few people know of it’s existence, but those that do tend to return year in and year out to enjoy disconnecting from the fast pace of life and enjoying the quiet refuge it provides.
• The cottage sits on beach-front property, with access to the beach.
• There is a large deck for relaxing, and a shady lawn patio with a charcoal grill
• The cottage has three bedrooms: a master bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk room that sleeps 4, and the back bedroom with a queen bed.
• You will need to bring towels. Sheets/bedding is provided and there is a washer/dryer.
• There is a lock box that contains the key, you will receive the code once the rental is booked and the lease has been signed and received.
• There is NO SMOKING in the house.
• The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, pots and cutlery. There is a stove and a refrigerator/freezer, and there is a washer and dryer.
• There is a chracoal grill on lawn patio.
• There is Wi-Fi available
No pets allowed
You will need to book tickets on the ferry for all passengers and cars:
• The Prudence Island is an island, and can only be accessed by boat. Therefore, you will need to book ferry service prior to arrival. It is also recommended you bring a car to the island so you can drive around and explore.
• Ferry service: Prudence and Bay Island Transport: use web to book tickets,
• Call: (401) 683-0430,
• It is recommended that you book you trip as far in advance as you can.
• If you need to change a reservation you can do it in Bristol ½ before ferry departs, or in main office on the island which is open 7 days, 7:30am-11:00am and 2:30pm -5:30pm
What to bring before you arrive:
• CASH! There is not an ATM on the island, and although there is not too much to purchase, you may need toiletries or want to buy something at the Homestead store.
• Pack-n-play if needed
• Towels
• Bug Spray
• Beach umbrella and chairs if desired
• A weeks worth of food!
• Rain coats and walking shoes to explore the island
• Medications, epi-pen and first aid kit
• Charcoal and lighter fluid
The Island:
• Prudence Island is an island located in Narragansett Bay, Rhode island. The year round population hovers around 80 people.
• In colonial times the island was used for farming, until early 20th century when the US Navy established an ammunition depot on the southern end of the island, however since the early 1970s the US Navy turned over the base to the National Estuarina Research Reserve, part of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
• The majority of the land on the island is a preserve, so there are few homes and only around 80 annual residents.
• There is no real commerce on the island, although the general store at the ferry terminal does have a small selection of basics if you are in a pinch.
• Car and people access to the island is obtained via ferry, although there is a private water taxi company you can use to get passengers off the island.
• Prudence Island is a gem. Few people know of it’s existence, but those that do tend to return year in and year out to enjoy disconnecting from the fast pace of life and enjoying the quiet refuge it provides.
Amenities at The Douglass Family Cottage on Prudence Island, Rhode Island
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Portsmouth, RI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great little cottage on Prudence with million dollar views. 7 min walk to Lighthouse Beach or just walk acroos the street and jump in. Host provided sheets which was a huge plus. Host was easy to communicate with and quixk to respond. Definitely would book again!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
10/10. Space is maintained well and owners are responsive to any questions.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
We brought friends to Prudence and needed another location to stay outside of our family home and this cottage was a great location to see them every day and right outside our 12 year old’s favorite beach…Sandy Point for some dock jumping! The house was as advertised and was great for two couples and two kids. The kids loved the bunks or as we called them, their “cubbies.” It was nice to be able to use the kayak and have easy beach access for when the 6 year old was done for the day!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
Very spacious cottage with a great wraparound deck for watching spectacular sunrises, outdoor dinning and shady afternoons and evenings watching the ever changing vistas. 3/4 mile from the ferry and general store. Hiking, kayaking, visited the small library, museum, but most of all enjoyed a low key relaxing vacation here.
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9.6Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"Great little cottage on Prudence with million dollar views. 7 min walk to Lighthouse Beach or just walk acroos the street and jump in. Host provided sheets which was a huge plus. Host was easy to co..."
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