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Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown

Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown

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Front of house with parking space
Property grounds
Patio/garden designed by RISD landscape architect
View from back deck
Spring view

Overview of Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Providence, RI
  • Popular LocationBrown University15 min walk
  • Popular LocationRhode Island Convention Center16 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunkin Donuts Center18 min walk
  • AirportProvidence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Bath off Dining room on 1st floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Third floor - for 2nd and 3rd bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown

Originally built in 1760 on North Main Street and moved in 1805 to its present location on Benefit Street, this is a treasured home along Benefit Street’s “Mile of History.” The exterior of the home has Greek Revival details while the interior boasts wide plank pine wood floors from 1760, five original fireplaces with stunning craftsmanship, and distinctive curved walls in the living room facing Benefit Street. The custom kitchen leads to a western-facing deck with breathtaking views of the Rhode Island State House and downtown Providence. The deck has two heaters and a grill for year-round use. The second floor is dedicated to the primary suite with a spacious primary bedroom, a gorgeous bath and shower, convenient laundry, and an office space that overlooks the State House. The third floor has two bedrooms and another full bathroom. The finished basement contains a Peloton and weights, a queen sleeper sofa, a full bathroom in the unfinished area, and a door that leads to the patio and perennial garden designed by a famous RISD landscape architect. The private garden, tiered water fountain, and comfortable outdoor seating below the deck offer a relaxing atmosphere amid the surrounding city.

This house is on the National Registry of Historic Properties, a Providence Preservation Society plaque house, and was featured in a cover story for Colonial Homes magazine.

This home has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Providence - a five minute walk to downtown, Brown, and RISD, speedy and reliable mesh wifi system, two Nest thermostats that control the two zone heating/central air conditioning system, and a Yale remote lock on two doors for easy access and 24-hour check-in. The house has two televisions (60 and 55 inch) with Roku, Chromecast, Netflix, Hulu, etc. There are two Bose speakers (one portable), two Harmon Kardon speakers (one portable), and another portable speaker for guest use.

One parking spot in the driveway and free street parking available.

It is within walking distance of downtown (.5 miles to WaterFire, .5 miles to Providence Place, .8 miles to Providence Performing Arts Center), Brown University (.5 miles), RISD (.4 miles), Whole Foods (.4 miles), Prospect Terrace Park (.3 miles) and Thayer Street (.8 miles). Also a short walk (.4 miles) to Providence Station (with easy access to/from NYC and to/from Boston - a 45 minute train ride to Boston), a 35-40 minute ride to Newport, Narragansett, and the beaches of Rhode Island, and 45 minutes to an hour to Cape Cod.

We absolutely love hosting guests and will be readily available to answer any questions you might have about the property before and during your stay. We know Providence and its surrounding areas (Newport, Boston, Cape Cod, etc.) quite well and would be more than happy to assist as you make plans for your visit to Providence. We're dedicated to providing guests with a wonderful experience at our home on Benefit Street!

*This home was built in 1760 and so has all of the charms and quirks of an 18th century home. If guests have mobility issues they might find the second to third floor stairwell challenging. The pictures included here offer an accurate representation of those stairs, but we would be happy to answer any questions/provide more information upon request.*

Property manager

Matthew and Alice

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, or parties/events, and a pet may be allowed by permission.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RE.00334-STR

About the area

Providence

Located in Providence, this holiday home is in the city centre. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and Roger Williams Park Carousel Village are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Providence Place Mall and Westminster Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunkin Donuts Center or Pizzitola Sports Center.
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Providence, RI

What's nearby

  • Rhode Island School of Design - 12 min walk
  • Brown University - 15 min walk
  • Rhode Island Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Dunkin Donuts Center - 18 min walk
  • Providence Performing Arts Center - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 8 min walk
  • Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 10 min walk
  • Providence Place Food Court - 9 min walk
  • Starbucks - 6 min walk
  • The Cheesecake Factory - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown located?

Located in College Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Benefit Street and Brown University. Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Providence Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jill r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic
This house was above and beyond what I expected. Perfect location within walking distance to the river, restaurants and downtown. Hosts were attentive and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We stayed for two weeks while my daughter attended a program at Brown. Location is amazing, owners very responsive and helpful. Would love to stay here again. AC works so well (we had some warm weather in July)!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
We stayed at the property for our daughter's graduation weekend from Brown. Everything about the house was perfect. We especially enjoyed the beautiful deck off the kitchen. The hosts couldn't have been nicer. If we have an occasion to visit Providence in the future, we would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zeynep E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Trip
We went for our daughters Graduation from Brown and had a great stay at Alice and Matthews house🌺 The Location is great. The house is even nicer …. Would recommend to everyone👍Especially Alice and Matthew are formidable hosts👏👏👏Thank you for a memorable stay🙏
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special home!
We really enjoyed our stay at Alice and Matthew’s beautiful home! This is a gorgeous, historic home with all the modern comforts. We spent a lot of time in the deck with its great views and in their lovely garden. Check in and check out super easy, College hill location was perfect, and Alice and Matthew were lovely to communicate with. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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