Romantic Waterfront Cottage in Historic Seaport Village in Wickford

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Winner Dazzling Decor award in HomeAway Traveler Magazine...

The best of both worlds. Right in picturesque Historic Wickford Village, yet in an idyllic waterfront setting.

Historic Cove Cottage (completely renovated in 2007) is literally steps away from Wickford Harbor, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, grocery, gourmet and fish markets, pharmacy, boutiques, art galleries, library, wine merchant. over 45  shops! Only 3 1/2 blocks from the beach. At the same time, you are in a tranquil private, nearly one-acre compound surrounded on two sides by salt water, and 'away from it all'. 

This Historic Cape started out in the early 1800s as the workshop of generations of the McKenzie family, Boatwrights and merchants. Later, it was used as a carriage house. In the 1950’s it became the studio and gallery of artist Robert Mac Meehan. It was here that the Wickford Art Festival was conceived in 1961.

The home has been newly transformed into a luxurious, charming residence, providing such amenities as central air conditioning and upscale appliances. The residence offers both comfort and charm in a picture-perfect setting, melding modern-day convenience with its historical roots.

Setting: The home is located on a large, landscaped compound, surrounded on two sides by Academy Cove. Just to the East of the property, passing under a small bridge, the Cove joins Wickford harbor.

2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people

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• Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, Extra-comfy mattress, additional pillows
  • Master bedroom has built-ins, sitting area and views of Wickford Harbor and Academy Cove.
• Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, and extra pillows
  •  Second bedroom / office has built-ins, desk, daybed, trundle, with beautiful views of Academy Cove. Both bedrooms completely renovated in 2007. Extra comfortable beds with luxurious linens. High-speed internet access.

General:

• air-conditioning
• linens provided
• towels provided
• Firewood
• Laundry-Soap
• Local-Maps
• Paper-Towels
• Shampoo
• Soaps
• Toilet-Paper
• central heating
• Hair-Dryer

Kitchen:

• Dining: seating for 4 people

• Bosch dishwasher
• Fisher Paykell refrigerator
• Bosch electric stove
• microwave
• cooking utensils
• coffee maker
• toaster
• Coffee-Grinder

Other

• washing machine& dryer
• iron & board

Outdoors

• Private porch with wicker seating for 5
• Private stone patio with fountain, 7 ft tall bronze crane statues, fire pit, wood dining set with seating for 4 and umbrella
• Outdoor games
• 2 person hammock
• 2 Adirondack chairs
• Additional stone patio overlooking Cove with 3 stone benches, suitable for viewing the sunset
• Use of 2 kayaks

Water:

• Academy Cove wraps around the property: take out kayaks from the back yard.
• Wickford harbor across the street: one of the foremost yachting harbors on the East Coast
• Town beach 3 1/2 blocks away. Swim, picnic, watch the waves

Shops

• From seafood to wine merchants, coffee shop, bakery, antique and specialty shops: aver 40 Wickford shops only steps away from your front door

Historic Sites of North Kingstown:

•  Gilbert Stuart Birthplace . Stuart, born here in 1755, was foremost portraitist of George Washington. Operating 18th century snuff mill. Colonial furniture and tools.
• Old Narragansett Church (1707) Church Lane, Wickford. One of the oldest Episcopal Churches in America. Features the oldest church organ (1680) in the United States. -
• Plum Point Lighthouse Located near the Jamestown Bridge, the lighthouse was erected to ward vessels off Plum Point shoal.
• Quonset Aviation Museum . In the only brick hanger on the East Coast, this working museum offers a growing collection of aircraft and New England aviation memorabilia.
• Smith's Castle Smith's Castle is the site of trading centers established by Richard Smith and Roger Williams in 1637.

Nearby

• Newport, 15 minutes
• Jamestown, 10 minutes
• Providence, 25 minutes
  

Activities

• surfing
• hunting
• swimming
• tennis
• walking
• sailing
• cycling
• fishing
• golf
• water skiing
• scuba diving or snorkeling
• antiquing
• horseback riding
• wind-surfing
• mountain biking

Arrive Saturday, depart Saturday

Dates                                                         Rates

Fall Sep 5, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009                       $1,100

Spring May 1, 2010 - June 4, 2009                 $1,100

Summer June 5, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010               $1,500

Cleaning Fee:  $75.00 per stay

Reservation Deposit: $500