Summer in Scarborough, Summer Cottage with Summertime Flare.

We often rent beach houses at Scarborough beach, and this one is definitely my all time favorite. My prerequisites for any house in this area are walk to the beach, and air conditioning. This house fit The bill.

The home is quaint and cozy, but immaculate and adequately stocked for a great vacation. The new washer and dryer are a great addition. My family will be returning.

This property was the perfect place for our family getaway (for me, my husband and our 13, 11 and 8 year old children). The home is deceptively spacious and I cannot express how thrilled I was when I discovered a washer and dryer upon entry!! (It wasn't listed in the description, and I almost didn't rent because of it! It should definitely be listed as an amenity! We used it a couple of times during our stay!).

The home was very clean and we lacked for nothing (plenty of paper goods, kitchen items, toiletries if needed). The two window air conditioners cooled the home well, though with its proximity to the beach, we had a nice breeze the entire time we were there. The home has five queen beds, with three of them in the "upstairs loft" which our children claimed immediately! They were also happy to find a little TV in there when it was time to wind down for bed.

The house is literally a stone's throw from Scarborough Beach, where we walked each day and just 30 minutes or so to Newport, which was the main reason for our stay in Rhode Island. We drove there probably five days out of seven. Also within a few minutes driving distance of a grocery store, restaurants and a mini golf place where we spent one evening.

And, the best part is? Sheila made it AFFORDABLE. Looking near or in Newport, we found ourselves being priced out (Newport apparently a playground for the affluent). This price (for a super cute, clean and spacious beachy cottage) with its short drive to Newport and view of the ocean from its front yard? You're not going to find a better deal, especially for families looking for a nice vacation on a tighter budget. Bonus: Sheila didn't hound us. I know some VRBO owners will come by (that happened to us up in Maine) but honestly, it's nice to feel like you're not under the home owner's thumb.

Great place--would visit again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Sheila!

My family and I rented this for 3 nights and 4 days and it was perfect. Close walk to the beach and to a couple other places if needed. My husband and I would definitely rent this place again.

Property was in a good location near the beach. The property we ended up with was a great example of a cottage for the area

Very clean and only a minute walk to the beach! I'm trying to click 5 stars but it's not letting me...