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We Call it Ponder!!!
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Waterfront home with a spectacular view on a 1+ acre lot with a large, manicured lawn and a private foot dock to one of Rhode Island’s famous salt ponds. Ponder, as we fondly refer to it, has a wonderful enclosed porch overlooking Winnapaug Pond with expansive ocean views. The pond offers a unique venue for kayaking, sailing, swimming, birding and fishing, with breach way access to Block Island Sound.
Located within minutes of the Misquamicut and Watch Hill BEACHES (dunes pass to the Misquamicut State Beaches included with rental for all peak-season weeks), with easy access to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and fantastic dining in Westerly, Watch Hill, Stonington, Mystic, and elsewhere. Just 35 minutes to Newport.
There is a public golf course, the Winnapaug Golf Club, located within walking distance, and multiple public tennis courts can be found in the area.
The house has a large living room that opens to the enclosed porch and a combined kitchen/dining room that overlooks the pond.
Four bedrooms:
• Upstairs master bedroom with king and en suite bathroom
• Second upstairs bedroom with single bed
• Downstairs room with two single beds (that can be made into a king bed)
• Downstairs room with full sized bed
Two full baths, one with a shower and one with a bath/shower, and one half bath.
Easily accessible from the Westerly Amtrak station and T F Green Airport in Providence, and just a few minutes from the Westerly State Airport, which provides daily flights to Block Island.
Keywords: ocean view, well-equipped home, convenient to beaches and shopping, private dock
About Ann
Ponder is jointly owned by two branches of a family that shares a love of the Rhode Island sea coast. While we call a total of five different states 'home' between us, we all treasure the time that we can spend at Ponder. We have all had wonderful times here, celebrating weddings and birthdays, and just enjoying time with family and friends. Many of us have fond memories of getting our first gold ring on the Watch Hill carousel, or attending concerts and fireworks in the Westerly park. And we all have spent many hours relaxing on the many beautiful sandy beaches available in the area.
Ann purchased this house in 1997
Why Ann chose Rhode Island Coastal
Some of us were raised in Westerly and have known the area and all it has to offer for our entire lifetimes. Others have come to know it more recently. We all agree that it offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and quiet, as well as lots of activities and things to do for people of all ages.
What makes this house unique
In addition to an amazing location, this house is very comfortable and offers all of the conveniences of home. You can spend your time relaxing and reading on the sun porch, enjoying a cup of coffee on the back steps overlooking the water, or taking advantage of all of the activities that its waterfront location allows. The large grounds provide plenty of space for children to run around and play. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to easily cook and eat in, if you wish. The pass to the Dunes Beach, which comes with the weekly rental, makes it easy for you to park right at the beach.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Enjoyed the wildlife on the pond and the singing of the many birds. The house is very comfortable....Last night the pink clouds reflected in the water were a sight to see.
Amenities
Westerly House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 6
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only
- Ocean View
- Waterfront
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
First Floor
Bathroom 2 - toilet , First Floor
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , Second Floor
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
2 twin/ single
,
First Floor
Bedroom 2 - 1 double , First Floor
Bedroom 3 - 1 king , Second Floor - with bathroom
Bedroom 4 - 1 twin/ single , Second Floor
- King size beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (3) One room holds 2 twins, and a smaller room has a single twin.
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- cinemas
- library
- restaurants
- winery tours
- beachcombing
- boating
- gambling casinos
- miniature golf
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- kayaking
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(12 traveler reviews)
Lovely home with a wonderful location. Highly recommended for rest and relaxation.
This home is very comfortable and you cannot beat the location. Situated on a large primary lot on a salt pond with beautiful views right in the heart of Westerly. Very conducive to biking, walking, kayaking, golf or swimming. Home was clean and well equipped. A quintessential New England home.
Ponder is a dream come true.
Beautiful home on the salt pond with amazing bird life to watch and the tidal changes always of interest.
Langworthy Winery nearby for local flavour, and great cafes and restaurants doing their thing. Watch Hill always a draw and the beaching good even in June!
We loved every moment.
a dream weekend!
the house is comfortable, charming, cozy and sweet. it has everything you need to spend a perfect family weekend together. we loved all of the convenient, thoughtful touches, such as beach chairs, towels and toys ready to go for a great day at dunes beach. the pond is beautiful all day long, and the lawn is perfect for hanging out, bbq'ing with the whole family. we loved our time at ponder!
Beautiful home well-kept historical.... a trip back in time,excellent location
This house is located in the most quaint setting, yet close enough to all kinds of attractions! The wild life is abundant - we encountered great blue herons, snowy egrets, Cardinals, Blue Jays, woodpeckers, ospreys, coyotes, groundhogs, and rabbits just in the backyard alone! A 1/2 hour drive in any direction brings you to a day's worth of activity! Newport with its mansions and Cliff Walk, Mystic with its Seaport Aquarium, Foxwoods with its historic tribal Museum should not be missed.....amazing! This was in the offseason, and if you go in the summer- the Waterfront also has plenty of attractions almost ready to open, for children.... amusements, arcades, miniature golf, seafood restaurants in abundance! This home is immaculately kept and preserved in all of its original Glory! Everything you need is already there we had a lovely peaceful vacation thank you ANNE & Company
Beautiful location, perfect for our families needs! Much better than a hotel stay.
Awaking to the song birds and seagulls was amazing! Watching the ducks and geese gracefully gliding across the pond was a calm beginning to each morning with my cup of tea. The views to the ocean were amazing and to wake to the sounds of the ocean waves, was wonderful. This house is perfect for a family get together- space to stretch out and to come together for a game or to share stories.
Loved every moment!
Thank you!
Anne & Mark S
We've been renting in the Westerly area for several years and this has been our best find. Looking out from the kitchen onto the pond is so relaxing and peaceful. Kayaking around the little islands was serene and private. The yard is huge and flat with some beautiful trees. The house is hidden from the road, and the neighbors are far enough away that you feel you are the only people in the area. The house is full of charm and the owner very kindly provides all linens. The beds are comfortable, the AC works great, and the kitchen is well provisioned and welcoming. We will definitely return.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| linens / cleaning fee | $150 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $400 |
| Tax Rate | 8.0% |
STATE TAX: 8% Tax (7% Sales Tax plus 1% Hotel Tax) must be added to all property rentals of under 30 days, per new RI law effective July 1, 2015.
CANCELLATIONS: If cancellation is made ninety (90) days or more prior to arrival date, your full payment will be returned minus a $50.00 processing fee. If cancellation is made 30 - 89 days prior to arrival, you will forfeit 50% of the rental fee. If cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the arrival date, you will forfeit the full rental fee.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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