Erin and Rob’s house was an incredible home base for our week in Rhode Island. Our family group peaked at 9 individuals and there was still room in this spacious and beautifully restored historic home. Although the home is “historic” it has been updated with modern amenities and is incredibly quiet (my old house creaks and could use some more insulation!) - one group of folks can enjoyably watch a movie in the living room while another group can have a boisterous pool tournament in the billiards room across the hall without sound spilling over. The laundry room (with brand new machines) allowed us to bring minimal luggage. Erin was also responded to _any_ questions we had about _anything_ (the house, the town, the beaches, fish markets, etc.) within an hour or less and they live close by so we were very lucky to meet them.
Our mornings and afternoons were spent enjoying breakfast/appetizers, reading time, and conversation on the wrap around porch and deck, overlooking a beautiful garden with more than plenty of grass for the kids to have a game of catch or wiffle ball. The house and grounds were both big enough for our group to gather for meals and fun as well as find quiet time and privacy.
The location was perfect for us, with a wide variety of the best beaches within 20 minutes, with excellent options for takeout food nearby (Tilly’s and TLC Coffee!). The house is practically embedded in the University of Rhode Island campus providing plenty of safe walking options and where a spur of the RI bike path begins - I ran on this perfectly surfaced trail every other day and it takes you through campus, along beautiful farmland, and then into the forest-lined main route away from cars and traffic, bring your running shoes and bikes.
Our family hopes to make our visit to Erin and Rob’s home a tradition.