The House At The Top Of The Hill in Prudence Island

Quiet, remote, escape from the big city...this is Prudence Island.
The Island offers an unhurried pace of life and is like a step back
in time. You will find no commercialism here. When you board the
ferry in Bristol, Rhode Island, leave all your stress on the dock.
If you are looking for the buzz of big city night life or the
excitement of a theme park, then you have come to the wrong place.
If you are looking for total relaxation and a renewal of your
spirit,
then Prudence Island is for you.

Prudence Island is a whale-shaped island in the center of
Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Accessible only by ferry or private
boat, it feels like a million miles away, but is only a short
distance from Providence, Rhode Island's capital, and the mansions
of
Newport, Rhode Island. There are no motels, restaurants or
convenience stores, so plan on bringing everything you need. If
your
in-laws decide they need to pop in during your Island vacation, they
need to know in advance that there are no instant accommodations on
the Island. They will stay with you, eat the food you have brought
and deplete your toiletries. There are two very small stores that
carry some essentials, but there is no guarantee they will be
operating or open when you need them. Of course, you can leave the
Island and go to the mainland, but you may not want to.

There are several websites on the internet to help you better get a
feel for Prudence and the exciting areas around the Island to visit
during day trips. Prudence Island, The Farnham Farm, Prudence
Conservancy, Newport and Bristol Rhode Island are all good searches
to start with. Explore the Internet, then make your reservations to
explore one of the world's little pieces of heaven-Prudence
Island.

The cottage is your typical New England summer cottage with the
weathered cedar shakes. It is small, but has all you need to become
an Islander for a week or so. The property sits right at the peak
of
the Island and goes right down to the coastline. Conveniently
placed
stairs escort you to your morning swim off of the majestic New
England
rocks. There is one private bedroom with a double bed, two single
beds in the living area and another single bed on the glassed in
porch. The kitchen is adequate, complete with microwave. There is
a
television that receives one or two local channels for those of you
who need your daily news. There is a gas grill outdoors (where you
will truly prefer to be). There is no telephone, so if you
absolutely must be connected, please bring a cell phone. Public
phones are available, but you would have to walk down the hill.

~swim off New England rocks in the salty Narragansett Bay
~fish for striped bass and flounder
~take the ferry to historical Bristol or visit the mansions in
Newport
~bike around the Island(the Island is only 7 miles long and 2 miles
wide)
~hike along the coastline and pick up shells
~get lobsters from a local Islander and have a lobster/clam bake
~bring your scuba gear or snorkel and explore the Bay
~dig quohaugs or steamers (two native clams) and serve them at your
clam bake
~bring your kayak and do some sea kayaking
~explore different areas of the Island-the desert, the Audibon
Sanctuary, the one room school house, the Prudence Island
Conservancy land areas, the sandy beaches and rocky beaches
~watch the sunset from the beautiful west shore sandy beach
~pick blueberries or blackberries in season
~hike one of the many trails
~take a program offered at the restored Farnham Farm or visit their
gardens
~watch the deer families as you sip your mornng coffee
~sit on the bench at the peak of the Island (this property) and watch
the tug boats, sail boats and ocean liners as you scan the horizon
from Fall River, Massachusetts to Newport, Rhode Island
~simply do nothing and breathe

$125.00 per night with a minimum 3 night rental
$750.00 per week-May-October
$650.00 per week-November-April

We require $100.00 per week deposit to reserve your vacation. This
will be held as a damage deposit to be returned after you stay. The
entire rental is due within two weeks of your vacation.