About the home:

This is the kind of summer house families come back to: a place to unpack once and settle in for a week. Follow the private sandy path from the driveway through the dunes, and in 200 feet you’re on Roger Wheeler State Beach at Sand Hill Cove. Its gentle surf, fine white sand, playground, and snack bar make it one of Rhode Island’s best beaches for kids. And it’s a mile walk along the shore to George’s of Galilee for a drink and a sunset, a treat for mom and dad!

The house is set up for the way families actually live on vacation. You get a real kitchen for cooking together, a table that seats 10, a bunk room with TV for the kids, and a backyard fire pit for s’mores every night. It’s a home, not a hotel, and that’s the point. We’ve hosted families here since 2021, and many return the same week every year.

Who this home is perfect for:

- Two families sharing a week: three queen bedrooms give each couple their own room, and all the kids bunk together.

- Three generations: grandparents get a quiet queen room with an ensuite bath on the main floor, away from the bunk room.

- Families with young kids: a calm beach 200 feet away, a partly fenced yard, kids’ books, toys, and games.

- Families who love to cook: buy fresh seafood in Galilee, a mile away, then relax at the picnic table while the kids play soccer in the yard.

A week at Sand Hill Cove:

Most families spend their mornings on the beach steps from the door, then come back for lunch at the house. Afternoons might include go-kart rides and mini golf at Adventureland, doughboys at Iggy’s, or ice cream at Aunt Carrie’s. Many groups take a day trip on the Block Island Ferry, a mile away in Galilee. Others drive 30 minutes to Newport for the mansions and Cliff Walk, or 20 minutes to Matunuck Oyster Bar for one of the best meals in New England. Evenings end around the fire pit. By midweek, the house feels like yours, and we hope you'll book your return with us for next year!

Frequently asked questions:

How far is the beach?
About 200 feet away. A private sandy path at the edge of the driveway leads through the dunes to Roger Wheeler State Beach at Sand Hill Cove. You won’t need a car or beach parking. It’s so close that kids can run back to the house for lunch, a nap, or a bathroom break.

Is the beach good for young kids?
Yes. Gentle surf, fine sand, a playground, a snack bar, and restrooms make it one of the most family-friendly beaches in Rhode Island. For bigger waves, Scarborough is about 10 minutes away and East Matunuck is about 15-20.

How many people does the house sleep?
Up to 12 guests, in three queen bedrooms plus a bunk room with two full and four twin beds.

Is this a good rental for two families vacationing together?
Yes. Each couple gets a private queen bedroom, and the bunk room sleeps up to 8 kids. The great room and 10-seat dining table give everyone a place to gather.

Is it good for grandparents?
Yes. The main-floor queen bedroom has its own ensuite bath and sits away from the kids’ bunk room.

Do you rent by the week?
Yes. In peak summer (July–August) we rent weekly or longer, Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays may be available in June on request.

Is the kitchen fully equipped for cooking meals?
Yes. Families cook most of their meals here. The kitchen has an island, a dishwasher, a blender, and both a drip coffee maker and a Keurig, plus dishes and cookware for 12. We have all the pots and pans and cookware you'll need. We even provide the lobster pot!

Is there air conditioning?
Yes, plus ceiling fans.

Can I work remotely?
Yes. There’s Wi-Fi and a workspace in a common area.

Can we take a day trip to Block Island?
Yes. The ferry leaves from Galilee, about a mile from the house.

Is it a good base for exploring Rhode Island?
Yes. Block Island, Newport, Wickford, and the South County beaches are all within 30 minutes, and Providence and Boston are easy day trips.

What are check-in and checkout times?
Check-in is after 4 p.m. and checkout is by 10 a.m., with self check-in by lockbox.

Are pets allowed?
No. We don’t allow pets, smoking, or parties and events.