Visitors will find an array of Rhode Island lodging and vacation rentals conveniently situated to enjoy this compact state. With only 1,054 square miles to cover, nothing in Rhode Island is more than an hour away by car.

Outdoor activities for Rhode Island vacationers include fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, bicycling, and all types of water sports. Rhode Island's 400 miles of coastline feature more than 100 beaches, perfect for fun in the sun.

The largest beach in Rhode Island is the seven-mile-long Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly. Here guests of Rhode Island vacation rentals will find modest surf and good sand, with a gradual drop off. Amenities include a pavilion, picnic facilities, lifeguards, restrooms, a huge paved parking lot and an amusement park.

Blue Shutters Town Beach in Charleston is popular with families, while East Beach in Charlestown, makes a great escape for those who prefer to avoid the crowds. Narragansett, on the southern shore, is a popular spot for Rhode Island beach vacations.

One of the top tourist destinations in Rhode Island is Newport, with its gilded mansions and yachting traditions, but lesser known Middletown and Portsmouth also offer plenty of charm for guests of Rhode Island vacation rentals.

Block Island, about 12 miles offshore and accessed by ferry, is a welcome retreat for vacationers. Visitors to Block Island can cycle past sand dunes, visit wildlife refuges, explore the 1867 Northlight lighthouse, and relax on the pristine Crescent Beach. Nearby Conanicut Island offers 20 miles of cycling routes for visitors to Rhode Island vacation rentals.

Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, has been undergoing a renaissance in recent years, sprucing up neighborhoods and building parks and shopping venues. Artists and filmmakers have discovered Providence, and the city claims to have more restaurants per capital than any other major city in America. Visit the John Brown house, an elegant mansions turned museum to learn more about the history of Providence, or stroll down Benefit Street to see the restored homes of sea captains and merchants.

Whatever your interests, you're sure to find the perfect Rhode Island vacation rental.

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Country Farmhouse, Walk to Beach, 5 Minute Drive To Historic Newport
    3 Bedrooms,
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • , Sleeps 6
Book it Now!
3 night minimum stay
  • 3 BR,
  • 3 BA,
  • Sleeps 6
#407620vb
    1 Review
    June 28 & 29 Weekend SPECIAL $799! AC Cottage, Steps from Beach
      2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
    2 night minimum stay
    • 2 BR,
    • Sleeps 6
    #114912
      Luxury, New 3 Bed 3 Bath Downtown Rental Doorsteps From Everything
        3 Bedrooms,
      • 3 Bathrooms
      • , Sleeps 4
      2 night minimum stay
      • 3 BR,
      • 3 BA,
      • Sleeps 4
      #993885
        (3)
        Ocean Romance, The Floating Dockside Yacht Bed And Breakfast Hotel
          3 Bedrooms,
        • 3 Bathrooms
        • 1 Half Bath
        • , Sleeps 6
        2 night minimum stay
        • 3 BR,
        • 3 BA,
        • 1 HF BA,
        • Sleeps 6
        #979815
          1 Review
          Two weeks just available for 2013 Aug 10-17 or Aug 17-24!
            6 Bedrooms,
          • 3 Bathrooms
          • , Sleeps 12
          7 - 260 night minimum stay
          • 6 BR,
          • 3 BA,
          • Sleeps 12
          #256062
            5 Reviews
            Your own island for rent or purchase!
              2 Bedrooms,
            • 1 Bathroom
            • , Sleeps 4
            • 2 BR,
            • 1 BA,
            • Sleeps 4
            #205443vb
              Luxury, new 3 Bed 3 bath downtown rental doorsteps from everything you will need
                3 Bedrooms,
              • 3 Bathrooms
              • , Sleeps 6
              2 night minimum stay
              • 3 BR,
              • 3 BA,
              • Sleeps 6
              #233948
                (7)
                Incredible Seaside Getaway for Family & Friends.
                  6 Bedrooms,
                • 7 Bathrooms
                • 1 Half Bath
                • , Sleeps 20
                • 6 BR,
                • 7 BA,
                • 1 HF BA,
                • Sleeps 20
                #449908vb
                  beautiful views of Narragansett Bay
                    4 Bedrooms,
                  • 4 Bathrooms
                  • 1 Half Bath
                  • , Sleeps 10
                  $2,950 - $4,450
                  per week
                  2 - 7 night minimum stay
                  • 4 BR,
                  • 4 BA,
                  • 1 HF BA,
                  • Sleeps 10
                  #388701
                    (3)
                    Bristol Sails Beach Cottage
                      2 Bedrooms,
                    • 1 Bathroom
                    • , Sleeps 5
                    2 night minimum stay
                    • 2 BR,
                    • 1 BA,
                    • Sleeps 5
                    #236821vb
                      (7)
                      Secluded Summer Getaway 5 Miles From Narragansett Beach
                        2 Bedrooms,
                      • 1 Bathroom
                      • , Sleeps 5
                      • 2 BR,
                      • 1 BA,
                      • Sleeps 5
                      #477126vb
                        Tranquil Retreat, Beautiful Sunsets, $1200. - $2500./ week
                          3 Bedrooms,
                        • 1 Bathroom
                        • 1 Half Bath
                        • , Sleeps 8
                        • 3 BR,
                        • 1 BA,
                        • 1 HF BA,
                        • Sleeps 8
                        #381890vb
                          (12)
                          New England Cottage on the Bay charming central air water front private beach
                            3 Bedrooms,
                          • 1 Bathroom
                          • 1 Half Bath
                          • , Sleeps 7
                          2 - 3 night minimum stay
                          • 3 BR,
                          • 1 BA,
                          • 1 HF BA,
                          • Sleeps 7
                          #126766
                            (13)
                            Live at Narragansett Beach! 3 Decks+Luxury
                              3 Bedrooms,
                            • 2 Bathrooms
                            • 1 Half Bath
                            • , Sleeps 8
                            Book it Now!
                            6 night minimum stay
                            • 3 BR,
                            • 2 BA,
                            • 1 HF BA,
                            • Sleeps 8
                            #429333vb
                              Waterfront Coastal Beach Home with Spectacular Views
                                3 Bedrooms,
                              • 2 Bathrooms
                              • 1 Half Bath
                              • , Sleeps 8
                              3 - 7 night minimum stay
                              • 3 BR,
                              • 2 BA,
                              • 1 HF BA,
                              • Sleeps 8
                              #270317
                                (15)
                                Beautifully Restored Townhouse In The Center Of Historic Newport
                                  3 Bedrooms,
                                • 2 Bathrooms
                                • 2 Half Baths
                                • , Sleeps 7
                                7 night minimum stay
                                • 3 BR,
                                • 2 BA,
                                • 2 HF BA,
                                • Sleeps 7
                                #474767vb
                                  Grand Victorian House, Beautifully Restored, Central Newport
                                    5 Bedrooms,
                                  • 4 Bathrooms
                                  • , Sleeps 10
                                  • 5 BR,
                                  • 4 BA,
                                  • Sleeps 10
                                  #363193
                                    (26)
                                    Charming cottage in historic Point section of Newport
                                      3 Bedrooms,
                                    • 2 Bathrooms
                                    • , Sleeps 4
                                    2 night minimum stay
                                    • 3 BR,
                                    • 2 BA,
                                    • Sleeps 4
                                    #277859
                                      (7)
                                      Oceanfront beach house Newport County, Spectacular Views with Central a/c
                                        4 Bedrooms,
                                      • 2 Bathrooms
                                      • , Sleeps 8
                                      3 - 7 night minimum stay
                                      • 4 BR,
                                      • 2 BA,
                                      • Sleeps 8
                                      #266624
                                        1 Review
                                        Water view, Beachfront Sandy Beach Vacation Property
                                          3 Bedrooms,
                                        • 2 Bathrooms
                                        • , Sleeps 9
                                        2 - 7 night minimum stay
                                        • 3 BR,
                                        • 2 BA,
                                        • Sleeps 9
                                        #3510171
                                          (3)
                                          Fabulous Houseboat just moved to downtown Providence, RI!
                                            2 Bedrooms,
                                          • 1 Bathroom
                                          • , Sleeps 6
                                          2 night minimum stay
                                          • 2 BR,
                                          • 1 BA,
                                          • Sleeps 6
                                          #390271
                                            (13)
                                            Ocean Waterfront Cottage with Dock
                                              3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
                                            $150 - $175
                                            per night
                                            2 - 7 night minimum stay
                                            • 3 BR,
                                            • Sleeps 7
                                            #915782
                                              (15)
                                              1 Block to Ocean - June Special Save $500 on Week Rental!
                                                8 Bedrooms,
                                              • 3 Bathrooms
                                              • , Sleeps 15
                                              7 night minimum stay
                                              • 8 BR,
                                              • 3 BA,
                                              • Sleeps 15
                                              #110366
                                                Boulder Cottages is a stunning compound on Quonochontaug Pond in S. County, RI.
                                                  8 Bedrooms,
                                                • 8 Bathrooms
                                                • , Sleeps 34
                                                3 night minimum stay
                                                • 8 BR,
                                                • 8 BA,
                                                • Sleeps 34
                                                #470934vb
                                                  (4)
                                                  One Block to Ocean Beach (Avail: Week of June 16 and 22 )
                                                    5 Bedrooms,
                                                  • 2 Bathrooms
                                                  • , Sleeps 12
                                                  • 5 BR,
                                                  • 2 BA,
                                                  • Sleeps 12
                                                  #3004519
                                                    (9)
                                                    June Special Save $500 on Week Rental! Great Ocean Views, Walk to Beach
                                                      6 Bedrooms,
                                                    • 3 Bathrooms
                                                    • , Sleeps 12
                                                    7 night minimum stay
                                                    • 6 BR,
                                                    • 3 BA,
                                                    • Sleeps 12
                                                    #179469
                                                      2 Reviews
                                                      Overlooking Newport's Easton's Beach Cliff Walk Mansion Views Hear Waves
                                                        4 Bedrooms,
                                                      • 3 Bathrooms
                                                      • , Sleeps 11
                                                      • 4 BR,
                                                      • 3 BA,
                                                      • Sleeps 11
                                                      #306980
                                                        (42)
                                                        Dreamy Beach Life for the Summer
                                                          3 Bedrooms,
                                                        • 1 Bathroom
                                                        • , Sleeps 6
                                                        3 night minimum stay
                                                        • 3 BR,
                                                        • 1 BA,
                                                        • Sleeps 6
                                                        #372572vb
                                                          June Special Save $500 on Week Rental! 500ft from Ocean, Walk to Beach
                                                            6 Bedrooms,
                                                          • 3 Bathrooms
                                                          • , Sleeps 12
                                                          2 - 7 night minimum stay
                                                          • 6 BR,
                                                          • 3 BA,
                                                          • Sleeps 12
                                                          #119069
                                                            2 Reviews