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Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck

Walk to the Beach from this sweet 3BR, 1 BA cottage!!!!! The Matunuck Beach village has a laid back surf town vibe that is very safe and family friendly! We have a full service grocery store, a farm stand, surf shop, laundry mat, ice cream stand, restaurants, bars, a pizza shop, and a great little "mini Broadway" theatre. Our beach is family friendly and has nice grassy lawns for activities, small play area and pavilion with showers and restrooms. We provide a beach parking pass for our local beach aka "South Kingstown Town Beach." Guests are to bring there own beach towels. For all you "outsiders", you'll love this area! Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is just 2.5 mi. away. Bring your kayaks and paddle around Potters Pond, right at the end of our street! Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is only a 10 mi. drive away. All kinds of boating and water activities abound, deep sea fishing and tuna fishing charters. Don't forget the high speed ferry to Block Island! So much to see and do, you'll need weeks to enjoy all of what RI has to offer!

Property manager

Kathy Carmody

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking okay

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Dogs are considered, discuss with Kathy, No Cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House is NOT toddler proof. Please monitor kids.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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 12/01/2025, RE.01525-STR

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quintessential In Matunuck
Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck Cottage
Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck South Kingstown
Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck Cottage South Kingstown
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Quintessential Cottage in the Special Village of Matunuck!!!!!

About the area

Map
South Kingstown, RI

What's nearby

  • Matunuck Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Narragansett Beach - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Scarborough Beach - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Block Island Ferry - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Station - 16 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iggy's Doughboys - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Matunuck Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George's Of Galilee - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Mist - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cove - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Matunuck Beach and Roy Carpenter's Beach. Theatre by the Sea and Carpenter's Grist Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Quintessential Cottage in Matunuck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Time
Great spot with great location. Immaculate space with all the amenities. Thanks to Kathy for the extra help!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage in Matunuck
This is the second time we have stayed at this house. It was again very clean and easily accessible. Property manager was a great communicator and the entire rental process was a breeze. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We will look for this place again. Only downside is no on site laundry but there is a laundromat close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
Really amazingly clean place.....wonderful BBQ....we really liked the place and will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach cottage
This cottage is very well equipped, beautifully maintained, and in a perfect location. It’s in a quiet neighborhood where you can truly relax and enjoy your time away. It has one bathroom, but has the best outdoor shower so really having only one bathroom for 6 people was never an issue. It is so close to the beach, Ocean Mist, Vanilla Bean and the surf shop. We had a blast for our 3rd year in this cottage for our vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

becca z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss Daisy Beach Retreat 5 Stars!
We loved our stay at the Miss Daisy summer cottage. Walking distance to all you need. Beach, Ocean Mist, Farm, and Ice Cream. Could not have asked for a better host. Cathy was a dream to work with. Already looking forward to our next beach vacay in Matunuck :-).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very clean. Very good location. Very easily walk-able to the beach. Hosts were very accomidating and helped us out with whatever we needed. Super easy to check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed!
Cute and comfortable cottage. Very clean! Loved the quiet setting and the nice deck for having morning coffee with the bunnies scampering about and the birds chirping. Great central location for exploring the nooks and crannies of the southern coast of RI. Host was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The house was clean and a great place to stay. Owner was easy to connect with. Gave great recommendations! Overall very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cozy, and comfortable beach cottage
The house is pristine clean. The kitchen and bathroom are nice and updated. The host Kathy was very responsive. Bedrooms are small but there are 3 bedrooms so plenty of space for a family of 5. Nice location - very quiet neighborhood and walking distance to Matunuck beach, the market, ice cream. Perfect for a beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Karen F., Marathon Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cozy Beach house Cottage
Stayed with our adult children for a 4 day getaway to visit friends inatunuck The house was perfect! Well appointed and extremely clean. Everything we needed, just as advertised. Looking forward to returning next year. Kathy was great to work with. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!
Very clean and nice! Location is close enough to walk to beach if you choose. Far enough way away from the center of town which can be busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
Took the family to this location at the end of the summer right before school and everything was great. House was perfect for the 5 of us and our dog. Close walk to ice cream which was a daily treat for the family. An easy walk to the beach to look for shells.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot for a quiet getaway.
Everything was as advertised. Great communication with owner. Very easy check-in process. Tons of convenient amenities. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach cottage
The property is exactly as described. Everything was simple and easy and the property was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Location and the cottage was wonderful. Walked to the beach, the vanilla bean, and the market along with the farm stand. Definitely recommend. Cottage was perfect and Kathy our host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delvina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet location
Quiet, clean place that is just a 10 minute walk from the beach. We loved the outdoor shower and quiet neighborhood. Kathy was great to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss Daisy's Cottage is The Place To Be
Cottage is spotless from start to finish. There's everything you could need, just replace it if you use it all. State beach parking pass included, you can sleep up to 8 people in this 3 bdrm, 1 ba, extended cape. Wrap around porch with propane tank grill and outdoor shower with hot water.. They even have a baby gate! Beautiful neighborhood with immaculate landscape, and delicious local eats. Highly recommended 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and host
Kathy was such a great host. One of the easiest to communicate with I’ve ever booked with. She was kind, informative, flexible and available. The place itself was spotless and very nice. Felt homey and quiet, great qualities for a quick relaxing get away. Location couldn’t have been better. Super short drive or very easy walk to the beach or the town’s amenities. Would recommend this spot and host to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
This is our second visit to Miss Daisy Cottage. It is light and bright. From the front door you have a direct view to the rear of the cottage's sliding glass door to the deck, grill, and yard. Bedrooms had closets with hangers and plenty of drawer space in dressers. All appliances were in working order. Kitchen was well supplied to prepare meals with plenty of utensils, dinnerware and glassware. Beds were comfortable. Kathy is thoughtful of guests' needs. Oh and so many places to walk! Our schnauzer enjoyed that the most. The cottage is walking distance to the beach, a small market, and an ice cream shop. We did enjoy the Matunuck Oyster Bar for dinner but missed Ocean Mist for breakfast (friend's recommendation). Hope to return next year. Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Happy Place
Staying in this quaint little beach cottage was most enjoyable. The property was very clean and comfortable. Great location for walking to beach or beach bars. It was also fairly close to some of my favorite eating place such as Iggy's and George 's. The people in the neighborhood were friendly. Kathy my host was super easy to communicate with. I love this little cottage so much I looking forward to booking it next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We were in town for an annual reunion with friends in Charlestown. This home was comfortable, very clean, well maintained, in a lovely convenient neighborhood. We were also able to bring our well behaved dog, which was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodations for my daughters wedding in Narragansett
This home was perfect. I have never stayed in a rental that was so clean. Communication with the owner goes above a 5 star , great location. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect for what we needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach cottage
My boyfriend and I loved our stay at Kathy's place. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed, plus it's a short walk to a beautiful beach and a short drive to Matunuck Oyster Bar, which you should absolutely go to. Kathy even let us check-in early when we needed to escape a downpour. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022