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Comfortable Coastal Cottage surrounded by gardens 3 min. from South Shore Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Pet-friendly
Exterior
Aerial view
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61734 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Little Compton, RI
  • Goosewing Beach Preserve
    15 min walk
  • Country Stand
    7 min walk
  • Bristol Bus Station
    32 min drive
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Little Compton

Located in Little Compton, this cottage is by the sea, a 2-minute drive from Goosewing Beach Preserve and 7 minutes from Little Compton Historical Society. .This family-friendly cottage is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Newport Mansions and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Round Pond.
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What's nearby

  • Goosewing Beach Preserve - 15 min walk
  • Cliff Walk - 48 min drive
  • Thames Street - 48 min drive
  • Newport Mansions - 49 min drive
  • Easton's Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 50 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Groundswell Cafe and Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gray's Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Art Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gray's Daily Grind - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Back Eddy - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable Coastal Cottage surrounded by gardens 3 min. from South Shore Beach

Hydrangea Cottage is bright and spacious with an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, large windows and skylights.

Inside: a modern fully equipped kitchen (seating six) opens to a spacious den with large screen TV. The Master bedroom features a gas fireplace with stone hearth, king size bed and intimate lounge area which adds a romantic touch. The Queen size bedroom includes a large built in desk and working area with extensive bookcases, perfect for remote work during your vacation. Twin bedroom is decorated for youngsters and has large double closets. Hardwood floors throughout the house and tile floors in all three bathrooms enhance comfort. Central air and ceiling fans in every room cool even the hottest summer days.

Outside: summer living and entertaining are easy on a half-acre of lawns and gardens with outdoor dining. Sliding glass doors from the Master bedroom and kitchen/den open to a wrap-around deck and expansive stone patio with grill. A raised hydrangea garden encloses the patio and lends color and privacy to outdoor gatherings. A new feature is a large mahogany outdoor shower. Also available are a thornless blackberry and blueberry patch with fruit ripening in the summer for your enjoyment.
There is parking for 3 cars in the drive way.

The cottage is on a quiet lane in a classic New England rural village sited on peninsula projecting into Narragansett Bay. The area offers magnificent sea views across idyllic pastures, dairies and farms. An easy walk leads to pristine Goosewing Beach, rated one of the top 5 best beaches in New England by Boston Magazine; it is a mile long and perfect for swimming, beach combing, sunning, kayaking and surfing. At night (with permit) one can have bonfires for a clam bake or cookout by the surf. Numerous nearby wildlife preserves, riding stables and nature trials offer bird watching, hiking and biking.

To the West, Newport with it's famous 'gilded age' mansions, well preserved colonial district, numerous boutique shops and art galleries are a wonderful day trip just 35 min. away. Bristol's stately homes and gardens and Colt Park in Warren are delightful and all in easy reach.

To the East, New Bedford, home of largest fishing fleet in New England is just 25 miles and offers superb seafood restaurants, a quaint 18th century town quarter and the renowned Whaling Museum. Ferries leave daily for Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

To the North in Fall River (25 min. away) is the WWII historic navy sight featuring the battleship USS Massachusetts, WWII PT boats like President Kennedy's, a WWII US submarine a small navy museum and other sights.

Closer attractions include golf courses, canoe and kayak rentals on the Westport River and wine tasting at Sakonnett vineyards. Tiverton Four Corners offers crafts outlets, restaurants, ice cream and art galleries set in historic grist mill buildings on rushing brook. Numerous farm stands offer local produce, especially berries and fruits, as well as fresh fish.

September through mid October is a glorious time at Hydrangea Cottage in Little Compton. There are fewer people on the nearby beaches, the Ocean is at it's warmest, the days are balmy, the nights cool and crisp. The fall harvest fills the shelves of road farm stands. There are no lines for area attractions including the Newport Mansions, historic sites and museums.

Pets are welcome, a $150 Pet deposit per pet is required which is refundable if no damage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dona Brady

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,734 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: the $150 Pet deposit is per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 11/30/2025, RE.01492-STR, RE.01492-STR

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hydrangea 3 Bedrms 2.5 Baths 3 Min. Drive Beach pet Friendly

Comfortable Coastal Cottage surrounded by gardens 3 min. from South Shore Beach Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on wild cherry
We enjoyed the house, neighbors and beach. We would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Little Compton
The property was exactly as presented. Beautiful both in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation in Little Compton
We absolutely love Hydrangea Cottage!! The house is immaculate and very spacious and comfortable. It had everything we could need, and it's in such a quiet peaceful setting. For anyone who likes both the country and the ocean, this is the perfect location because you can drive or bike through scenic farmland and yet you are still very close (a 3-minute drive!) from a beautiful ocean beach, We definitely hope to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hydrangea Cottage near the beach
Gorgeous property near the beach, everything we needed for a wonderful week of relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabel c., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Beautiful place. Close to beaches. Quiet and nicely furnished. Perfect vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Hydrangea Cottage is the best vacation rental we’ve ever had! The kitchen is well equipped, the rooms are clean and spacious, and very comfortable. Donatela is a lovely host, and we hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enola P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic stay
The Hydrangea cottage was spacious, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed walking to the beach every day, relaxing on the sunny deck, and exploring this bucolic area of Rhode Island. Could not recommend this rental more highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

D J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay!
This spacious house is nicely decorated and furnished. Linens and soaps are high quality. The kitchen has a large selection of dishes, pans, and small tools. The house is on a quiet gravel road and has lovely gardens and a wonderful back deck and patio with BBQ grill. It’s walking distance to South Shore Beach and to a nice farm market (Wishing Stone Farms). Donatella responded quickly to emails. I felt comfortable that she would have addressed any issues immediately (we had no problems during our stay). This is a great spot for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family beach get away!
We stayed here for a week in late August. Great location for daily time at South Shore beach, and we were grateful later in the day for the very comfortable furnishings and A/C for an especially warm summer. Host was friendly and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
hydrangea heaven
Very clean, comfortable, and attractive cottage, with everything extremely well-provided for an enjoyable family vacation rental, inside the house and also outside on the deck and in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Experience
Our family vacation was wonderful and relaxing in a beautiful, clean house located in a nice neighborhood. My first time on VRBO and was impressed with ease of booking and very delightful and helpful property manager. Look forward to go next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Hopkinton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage a quick walk from beach and farm stand
This was our second stay at Hydrangea Cottage and our first during the summer season. The cottage itself is very clean, uncluttered, and yet well-equipped. It served our party of six (three generations from age 9-68) very comfortably for the week, and quite frankly we could have stayed longer. The local neighborhood was great for walks, morning runs, and bike rides for the kids. A rainy day allowed us to take advantage of the puzzles and books at the house. A built-in desk was handy for a few ongoing work calls. We cooked nearly every meal at the house over the course of the week (all with local produce and meat from the farm store a quick walk from the house or other nearby farms), supplemented just with a pastry run at Tiverton, seafood at Bristol, and blackberries from the yard! The cottage is in a quiet location about a 15 minute walk from the town beach, which we went to at least once a day through the week, weather permitting. The beach is family-friendly and perfect for boogey boarding and surfing lessons, and while it can get crowded in peak season, walking further down to the adjacent Goosewing Beach (part of the nature preserve) will thin the crowd completely. It’s also a great starting point for a day trip to Newport, the excellent bike trail between Bristol and Providence, nature trails, birdwatching at nature preserves, and enjoying other points in coastal Massachusetts. Donatella, the owner, was communicative and welcoming. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
Every detail was provided..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
Very comfortable and welcoming property. Very roomy and ample outdoor area to enjoy coffee or wine in the sunshine and the beautiful landscape. During our stay, the Monarch butterflies were plentiful and the night sky was filled with stars. Would recommend for a quiet get away with easy driving access to South Shore Beach. Linda October 2021
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, spacious, clean and beautiful hydrangeas!
We had a really nice stay at this property. It is super comfortable, spacious and clean. I especially appreciated the central air conditioning over the hot summer! And it was great for our dog because we could walk to South Shore Beach in the morning where you can walk on with leashed dogs on the beach until 9am!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Hydrangea Cottage
This was our second time staying at Hydrangea Cottage, and it was every bit as delightful as the first. The house is so comfortable, with plenty of room for six people, and spotlessly clean. The kitchen is well equipped (although we mostly just had corn and tomatoes and burgers on the grill). The Little Compton town beach ("South Shore Beach") is just a couple minutes away. We bought a week pass ($50) and went every day. Especially enjoyed watching the little kids learning to surf. We just wish the vacation didn't have to end.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful Experience.
We LOVED the cottage. The hosts are amazingly sweet and we are so very grateful! Thank you, thank you! The outside gardens are as beautiful the inside: open, airy, spotlessly clean with lots of space for everyone! It was our first time vacationing here and were pleasantly delighted to see the online description was right on the mark! The location is ideal: rural, quiet and minutes from all your needs. We cannot imagine having a better experience! We are definitely, absolutely returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Lovely cottage. The open kitchen, dining room and living room made it feel so spacious and relaxing, and that whole area was so bright and sunny. LOVED the large deck and patio for outdoor living. Sun there every afternoon. All 3 bathrooms had lots of counter top space on the vanities...so much better than those pedestal sinks with no where to put your stuff! Little Compton and surrounding towns are pastoral, idyllic, quaint, and beautiful with their rock walls and meadows, as well as lots of water views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect. Light, airy, clean. Great location. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect get away
We couldn't have asked for a better place to reconnect with our kids after so much time apart due to the pandemic. Donatella provided great tips ahead of time and we planned accordingly. The Commons restaurant next to Wilburs General store in the center of town had the most delicious fried clams and fries combined with the cole slaw from Wilburs made for a great easy meal. I recommend picking up lobsters at the Sakonnet lobster Co. a short drive away from a super sweet Lobsterman. Picking up veggies and treats at Wishingstone farm around the corner is a must. The people were lovely , the produce was magnificent and they have the biggest cat we had ever seen. Skimming stones on the beach at sunset completed the perfect long weekend. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, special retreat
This was our first visit to Little Compton and we loved the pastoral setting. Hydrangea Cottage is a very special property in peaceful surroundings with gorgeous gardens. We loved the open, airy quality of the comfortable living space with the high ceiling and there are plenty of windows and light. The house was well appointed and linens supplied were good quality. The outdoor shower was a real treat. We were able to walk or drive to the local South Shore beach although, without the pass, parking, was not always available. We drove to Horseneck Beach one day when we couldn’t get in locally and it was an easy drive. We lived outside on the comfortable, spacious deck for the 2 weeks having been cooped up in small NY apartments for 5 months and appreciated the quiet setting for reading and relaxing. Although we are not big TV watchers, we did want to watch a couple of movies we brought along and the only change we would suggest is to update the television as it is many years old. All in all, we had a wonderful 2 weeks and would return to this idyllic vacation spot.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great location!
Wonderful stay in the hydrangea cottage. A beautiful home well equipped with all you need for a relaxing stay....centrally located with easy access to the beach and town....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
idyllic visit
Pleasant cottage surrounded by gorgeous gardens walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful summer escape
We loved staying at this well-loved property. We spent so much time reading and relaxing on the deck, walking to the beach, and eating the local produce from near-by farms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Clean & Comfortable
The Hydrangea Cottage was just what we needed for a one-week getaway for our family of 4 (with 2 teens). The cottage is extremely clean, comfortable, charming & uncluttered. The kitchen is very well equipped (not the odds & ends one sometimes finds at rentals). A/C and WiFi was strong, so we were able to do work check-ins without any problem. We enjoyed meals on the deck, under an umbrella, surrounded by the lovely hydrangeas in full bloom! The neighborhood was quiet, with privacy between neighbors, who seem to be a mix of full-time and vacation residences. We picked up fresh produce at the Wishing Stone farm market just up the road. It was an easy 15 minute walk / 7 minute bike ride to the public South Shore Beach (extending to Goosewing Beach). Parking was limited at the beach to enforce social distancing, but walk/bike on had no restrictions and the beach itself was delightful. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020