Shady Harbor Beach House
Waterview rental in private family community on Quonochontaug Pond
In the heart of Rhode Island's picturesque South County sits pastoral Quonochontaug Pond and the community of Shady Harbor in Charlestown, Rhode Island. South County, voted one of the 12 best summer vacation locations in the nation by money.cnn.com, provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, and this 3 bedroom/3 bath Shady Harbor house in the middle of it all. Nestled in the woods surrounding Quonnie, a salt-water pond, sits the house that will become your oasis amidst the tourist turmoil of typical beach communities. The water views, large screened porch and sunny deck provide many ways to relax and enjoy the warm summer temperatures of coastal Rhode Island. Just think no traffic, no deadlines, no crowds, no noise and you will be imagining your stay in Shady Harbor and our vacation rental house. Why stay in a motel when you can take advantage of a fully furnished home for rent in Charlestown for you and your family. We offer quality, space, location and most importantly a great price.
Beautiful ocean beach with parking pass
Water fun is minutes away: either access to a private beach on the Atlantic Ocean, or the white sands of bustling Misquamicut State Beach or the town or Charlestown beaches. There is a beach pass for Weekapaugh Beach with the house where you can take long walks down the shoreline without encountering large crowds, even in the height of the summer season. Only a short drive further brings you to historic Watch Hill, one of the most famous and historic New England beach communities with unique boutiques, arts and crafts shops, outstanding restaurants and the world renowned flying horse carousel. Golf, tennis, deep sea fishing and more are only minutes away.
This house is great for those spring and fall getaway weekends
These same amenities offer enjoyment 12 months a year in this Rhode Island beach house rental. In fact, the availability of weekends and other time in spring and fall when the weather is still nice, make this vacation rental especially desirable. It ia a great location to use for visiting the many attractions nearby such as the wildlife refuges where there is still lots going on in the off season or nearby towns like Newport and Mystic which also feature year round activities. The fall season is always a great time to consider visiting this area when the crowds are gone and the weather is still mild and sunny. Spring is also an exciting season to visit and celebrate the end of winter and see nature as it is reawakening. The pond and ocean have such wonderful views during these seasons they are as much fun as the summer season, only a bit cooler in temperature.
Nearby to Westerly and Connecticut with easy access
Neighboring Westerly is home to numerous first-class eating establishments offering a full range of food choices. For the more adventurous, a short ride south brings you to Foxwoods and the Mohegan Sun Casinos or north to historic Newport.
Year round, this Shady Harbor rental offers a life-style for either a family vacation or fall retreat, winter holiday or spring break. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or merely a weekend retreat all make for a memorable stay. Gather a few friends together to stay at the house for a ladies weekend or a friendly fishing week.
Amenities of this house make the stay memorable
Your vacation central has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and central air if it ever gets too hot for comfort. The house has been totally renovated with bright and cheery rooms. In Fall, Winter or Spring imagine a fire in the living room fireplace while gazing out the window at pond and nature views. Warm summer days bring a different life-style.
Everyone's favorite part of the house is the screened porch
The large screened porch catches sea breezes on hot days. It has water views with comfortable seating and a large dining table for bug-free dining. The deck area also contains a large dining table, rocking chairs and the grill.
The three bedrooms are on the main floor with a queen bed in the master along with a TV while the other rooms have twin beds. All the beds have great mattresses for a relaxing night's sleep. (This is being changed during the winter season of 08. If you would like to see the new plans for the renovations going on right now, go to our page of plans.) There will still be 3 bedrooms, with 2 on the main floor and 1 bedroom on the ground floor. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. The new second floor is not available for rent.
The living and dining rooms are comfortably appointed with updated furniture, art work and entertainment center. The newly renovated (2005) and fully equipped kitchen has all the needed appliances and a large island with eat-in space. Downstairs, the family room has a wet bar/kitchenette, a pool table, a TV viewing area plus a full bath and laundry. There are books galore and family games available.
Planes and trains are close by
There is frequent train service to New York City and Boston from Westerly Railroad Station for those quick business trips or visits when needed. The Providence Airport is only a short 45 minute trip up the highway and there are plenty of rental car agencies nearby. If you have your own airplane, the Westerly Airport is less than 5 miles from the house. Of course, driving your own car gives you the most flexibility and there is ample parking at the house. You can bring your boat and launch it at the community's boat launch site just at the end of the street when you wish to go boating.
