First, and probably foremost, Jeanmarie and her family are gracious and attentive hosts who took extra care to make us feel like truly welcome guests…From the moment we booked, we felt that they were looking forward to sharing their home with us. When we arrived, it became clear just how much thought and care Jeanmarie had put into every last detail to make our stay comfortable. It felt less like a rental, and more like we were staying with friends who had stepped out for a bit.
Potter Cottage was the perfect place for us to relax and unwind. The cottage is IMMACULATE (and for anyone who knows me, they know I am a tough customer!), bright, open and beautifully furnished and decorated. We didn’t even mind the rainy days, which we spent lounging on the comfy couches in front of the cozy fireplace. The waterfront location on Potters Cove is just perfect, and the large yard offers lots of privacy. The many windows really make the cottage bright and cheery and bring the outdoors into the living space - I don’t think there is a single window in the house that doesn’t offer a breathtaking water view. Our little one loved admiring the many shorebirds and the family of sea otters who swim around in front of the cottage catching their breakfast.
It seems clear that Jeanmarie and her family have put great care and attention to detail into not only stocking the cottage with everything you could need, but selecting each amenity with an eye toward the comfort of their guests. The beds and pillows were very clean and very comfy. The kitchen was fully stocked with new appliances, attractive table and glassware, cookware, utensils and other supplies and essentials. The bathrooms are clean, updated and stocked with soft, fluffy towels, soaps, and great smelling shampoos/conditioner.
The weather cleared on our last night so we were able to enjoy a postcard-worthy waterfront sunset while we roasted smores over the firepit (Jeanmarie even set up and filled the firepit for us before our arrival). The location is central to so many of RI’s seaside attractions. It’s less than ½ mile from Matunuck Oyster Bar (one of RI’s best seafood restaurants) and mere minutes away from East Matunuck beach. I would highly recommend Potters Cottage and could not thank Jeanmarie and her family more .... We would love to stay there again.