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Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD

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A two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a brick foundation.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a large red patterned rug, a wooden coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a painting of toucans on the wall.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug. There is a kitchen with grey cabinets and a central island with stools.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Brown University
Sleeps 10•6 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Providence, RI
  • Place, Brown University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thayer Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Benefit Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Amundsen Room

1 Queen Bed

Cartier room

1 Queen Bed

Earhart Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shackleton Room

1 Queen Bed

Spare kids room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD

A welcoming historic Victorian home on the East Side. Great location; 1/4 mile to Brown/RISD/Waterfire, 10 mins to dwntwn & theaters, and 30-40 mins to Newport and beaches. It can graciously accommodate 10 adults. This spotlessly clean home has an open concept kitchen/dining/living room, 3-4 living areas, 5+ large sunny bedrooms and 4 fireplaces. The master bedroom has a new en-suite bath and new king-sized bed. Biz-ready w/ off-street pkg. Access to new Brown U Athletics Complex, 1/4 mile away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 12/29/2025, RE.06789-STR
Property # 2438531vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Providence

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in College Hill, a neighbourhood in Providence. Benefit Street and Avon Cinema are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Providence Performing Arts Center and WaterFire Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and United Skates of America. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Providence, RI

What's nearby

  • Brown University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thayer Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benefit Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johnson and Wales University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Providence Place Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 15 min walk
  • Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Side Pockets - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Abu Yarub Al Shami - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant, bright and beautifully appointed Victorian home near Brown and RISD located?

This family-friendly Providence holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thayer Street, Brown University and Providence Place Mall. Brown University Bookstore and Stuart Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Providence Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. The location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house!! So beautiful, with amazing bathrooms with large tubs, several very comfortable living room areas, very comfy beds. We had a magical weekend here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate and beautiful property in a fantastic location. Fully equipped with plenty of space, our large group wanted for nothing. Communication with the host was fantastic, very prompt responses and communicated by WhatsApp for our ease when in the country. Check-in and house information was very detailed, leaving no questions to be answered. Brilliant host, accommodated an earlier check-in and when we thought we had an issue with the wifi (we didn't) he was round within an hour to have a look. We were very sad to only be staying 2 nights and wouldn't hesitate to book again if we were back in the country. Thank you so much for everything Bruce, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, ideal location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was very accommodating. Perfect for our family, enough space and room for multiple family members. Kitchen beautiful and stocked with cookware and everything needed. Great walking distance to brown university. Large table for good amount of people. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, so comfortable and convenient. Would stay here again. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

Beautiful house in a great location for a family gathering. Wonderful hosts, would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
Fabulous property with a very conscientious and thoughtful owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all, we love the house. It is the perfect place to gather as a family. And the hosts really have thought about everything, including the importance of coffee, comfortable beds, and kitchen where you can really cook. Plus, the house has been very clean both times we have stayed there. It is roomy and yet cozy at the same time. It is well located in Providence.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy family time in Providence

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this welcoming home. The location is excellent, with a gorgeous playground across the street that would be perfect for families traveling with children. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Thank you for a delightful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Getaway

Beautiful house that was perfect for our group. Plenty of room, great kitchen/dining area to relax and hang out together...everything we needed and more! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay with a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! Great host!

A beautiful house, beautifully furnished . Host is very helpful, quick to respond. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, beautiful house for family gathering!!

Our kid graduated from RISD and family came to stay here with us. All the rooms were beautiful and we enjoyed cooking and streaming old movies together. There was another group occupying a top-floor apartment in the house, but we only heard footsteps through the ceiling and it was not disruptive. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special graduation weekend!

We were quick to book the house and apartment for Brown graduation after staying in the house my son’s freshman year. It’s the perfect setting for a big family. Well appointed and comfortable! We cooked, hosted a party, and accommodated family from all over the country.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aliya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, we’ll-equipped home for family gathering

The property is a beautifully maintained, charming and highly functional large home, perfect for gathering friends and family for celebrations or local visits to PVD. Well equipped kitchen, making cooking easy and very comfortable beds. Exceptionally convenient to Brown (walkable) and other local spots. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return for future PVD visits. Hosts are very responsive and accommodating to requests like early check in where feasible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Great location. The neighborhood is quite charming considering Providence is a city. My guests and I travelled to attend a conference at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The home is spacious with plenty of room for entertaining. We particularly loved the professional waffle maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

carol n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Providence.

Easy Access. Host very accommodating. Very spacious & comfortable. Would definitely rent again when visiting Providence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit for Thanksgiving

We visited Providence to celebrate Thanksgiving with old family friends. Our adult children and spouses joined us. This house was an old home with beautiful, large rooms and modern, well equipped kitchen. The beds were super comfortable. It was in a lovely section of town, easy distance to Thayer Street and good shops. An excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brown University Perfection

This house was perfect for getting to and from Brown. The kitchen was beautiful and included some spices and snacks which was very helpful. We loved having coffee on the porch and all the spaces were comfortable and well thought out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

This was out second time staying at this property and I can’t say enough about what a great experience we had. It is a beautiful, old home with lots of charm. The kitchen is well equipped. We had some questions and the owner was quick to respond. It is in a fantastic location, an easy walk to Brown and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for brown parents

We celebrated Easter with our extended family. This house has all the amenities, is clean and has a wonderful kitchen. It’s perfect for a family. Whole Foods and liquor store is .2m away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RISD Graduation Celebration

Perfect home for our family to gather in to celebrate our son’s graduation from RISD. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and our host, Bruce, was helpful and very responsive. This home is a treasure. Don’t miss out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

The host of this beautiful Victorian could not have been more welcoming and responsive. The location is perfect to walk towards Brown University or downtown Providence. Wish we had more time to utilize the beautiful kitchen and clawfoot tubs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding group

We had a family group staying here for our son's wedding. House was fabulous, spacious, beautifully maintained and well stocked with all the necessities. The owner, Bruce, was wonderful to work with and very helpful. House is well located to access all areas of Providence and surrounding area. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janyte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early Christmas

Hard to find a lovely property with plenty of comfie beds and baths.We were a family of 7 and had more than enough room to spread out and also come together. Large table in kitchen designed for 8-10 people! We had a lovely stay on the coldest days!Very good communication with hosts. Thank you for having us!Enough cups, mugs and plates for everyone:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Ackman

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Lynn and Bruce have lived in Providence for many years. We are experienced hosts and proud of this beautiful property. We enjoy interacting with guests and going the extra mile to make sure their stay in Providence, and in our home, is as enjoyable and successful as possible. We're both well connected to the community with ties into the clinical, sports and social networks and we would love to host you at one of our properties.

Why they chose this property

Lynn and Bruce had the opportunity to purchase this established rental property after co-hosting it for some time. Being close friends with the former owner, who established high standards for a very successful rental, we're committed to maintaining or exceeding these. It's a beautiful, spacious and historic home which reflects our vision of comfort, elegance and refinement which we hope our hosts will appreciate.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for large family gatherings with access to a third floor apartment for added accommodation
Beautifully situated close to everything: Brown, RISD, Waterfire, Downtown, Shopping and popular restaurants
Wonderful private veranda overlooking large part and newly renovated children's playground
Extremely well appointed with modern equipped kitchen with high-end appliances, a stocked kitchen and cupboards as well as service for 16. New mattresses and linens throughout, gigabit-speed wifi, large televisions with 100+ channels and access to streaming services, work spaces and monitors for productivity, among other amenities

Languages:

English, French

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