6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary!

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Perennial gardens surround the pool and deck.

Direct access to water sports on the Wood River.

Pool Area includes raised deck, lounge area and tiki bar!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17372 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Richmond, RI

Arcadia Wildlife Management Area4 min drive
Meadowbrook Golf Course8 min drive
University of Rhode Island23 min drive
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)30 min drive

This was the perfect place for a weekend with friends. A great kitchen, great common spaces for us all to hang out, and ...

Amanda R.

Sep 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 (Pool House Bedroom)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Game Room

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4 (Pool House Bathroom)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located on a 30 acre, working livestock animal sanctuary, this unique house overlooks Wood River waterfalls and sleeps up to 17, including 13 in the main house (four queens, three twins and a bunk bed) and four additional guests in the pool house (one queen and bunk beds).

The River Haven Sanctuary Guest House features a beautiful in-ground pool surrounded by a perennial garden, a new six person hot tub, four outdoor decks, two living rooms with huge sectionals and flat screens, breakfast and tiki bars, pool house, outdoor shower, picnic gazebo, and an outdoor grill.

Kids (and the young at heart) will enjoy the game room, which includes air hockey and Arcade Classics video game tables. A Peleton bike is also available for guest use in the game room. The pool and pool house area make a great hang-out for teen guests.

Guests are invited to schedule a tour of the River Haven Sanctuary, a 501(c) (3) non-profit animal sanctuary, which is located on-site. Guests can also participate in one of the sanctuary's many animal learning adventures, which include hiking with donkeys, tours and many more. All guests will receive a current listing of sanctuary activities prior to their stay!

Outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy water sports direct from the property. Arcadia Management Area, which is located just across the road, offers more than 14,000 acres of public access woodland. It is a regional mountain biking and hiking mecca. A private trail head on the property leads directly to the park. Golfers can tee-off at Meadow Brook or Richmond Country Club - both are only a 12 minute drive away. Ocean State beaches Misquamicut, Matunek or Charlestown Breachway are a 30 minute drive from the property. The Foxwoods Casino and Resort is also a 30 minute drive away.

Special Disclosure regarding the River Haven Sanctuary: The River Haven Guest House is situated adjacent to the sanctuary farm. Resident animals, which can be seen and heard at a distance from the guesthouse property, include donkeys, goats, chickens, horses, pigs, rabbits, geese and dogs. A separate caretakers cottage and a barn are also situated on the grounds. The caretaker's cottage and barn are not included in this rental. No feeding of the animals is permitted.

Please note that linens and towels are not included. For linens rental, we recommend contacting http://www.vacationhouselinens.com.

Property manager

Jeff Hunsinger

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Leash required/must scoop poop/not on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Feeding of livestock or any farm animals is forbidden. Access to the barn or caretakers cottage is forbidden.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number RE.05181-STR

About the area

Hope Valley

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Courthouse Center Stage and New England Wireless and Steam Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill and Carpenter's Grist Mill. Travelling with kids? Consider Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Ryan Center.

Richmond, RI

What's nearby

Arcadia Wildlife Management Area - 4 min drive
Meadowbrook Golf Course - 8 min drive
Richmond Country Club - 12 min drive
University of Rhode Island - 23 min drive
Foxwoods Resort Casino - 29 min drive

Getting around

Kingston Station - 21 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Dan's Place - 14 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Tavern on the Hill - 14 min drive
Arcadia Pizza - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 bedrooms/4 full baths/game room/hot tub/pool/pool house at animal sanctuary! located?

This family-friendly Richmond holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tomaquag Museum and Arcadia Wildlife Management Area. Meadowbrook Golf Course and Richmond Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

27 Sept 2023

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

Loved this property

This was the perfect place for a weekend with friends. A great kitchen, great common spaces for us all to hang out, and a beautiful property. We were only sad that the rain kept us from fully enjoying all that the property had to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

20 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Property! - Unique, secluded, and tons of things to do

We choose this property for a yearly reunion of old friends. About 7 in total. Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The host was very accommodating. The property itself is one of a kind and guaranteed not to disappoint. Highly recommended for a unique weekend getaway. Thanks Jeff!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Rochester

13 Sept 2023

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

Excellent for extended family events or retreats

The house was cozy but large enough to host everyone who was staying there (14 people), plus a couple additional families who visited during the day. There's something for everyone, from river activities to a pool/hot tub to trails for walking to a game room and 2 large living rooms for watching a ball game. The fridge was huge, which was a good thing because we brought a ton of food for everyone. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat and the hosts were amazingly friendly, responsive, and accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

4 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day Weekend at the Haven

We had a big group stay here so we could hang together and get ready for our wedding in Westerly! The house and property were amazing, so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy! The hosts were amazing, I definitely recommend reaching out to them to see the animal sanctuary and meet all the amazing animals they take care of! Thank you again Lucy and Jeff!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George y.

1 Sept 2023

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

Best family compound to vacation

Great grounds, so much space. There was 9 of us and it felt like we could fit another 9 with ease. Bedrooms were very nice and each room has its own bathroom. Kitchen is awesome. Huge and very open. Huge tv in both family rooms. Pool house is awesome. Great for 4 people with a full size and bunk beds. The fire pit is great and the grill out back is very awesome. Great owners were very responsive. They have a farm just a few feet away and you can buy a ticket to it. We realized at the end and didn't get to explore it. They have a great dog luna and the home is pup friendly so bring the dogs they'll have so much fun. Lastly they have a brooke you go hang out by and awesome trails. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Hunsinger

Jeff and Lucy run the River Haven Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization. Their mission is to care for rescued livestock animals with the utmost respect and empathy and to inspire others through education and outreach. They enjoy connecting visitors and guests to resident animals and the land they steward.

Prior to founding the River Haven Sanctuary, Jeff worked as a real estate developer and construction supervisor. From 1999 to 2018, he owned and operated Hunsinger Development Corporation, a real estate development firm in Boston, MA. Jeff started his professional career seven years prior as a corporate and securities lawyer.

Lucy worked as a high school special educator with 20 years of service in both private and public education. She draws on her interest in behavior analysis and constructional design for learning to create educational experiences for human visitors to the sanctuary and to optimize enrichment and management practices for animal residents.

Jeff and Lucy enjoy hosting guests at the properties on the sanctuary grounds as it fulfills their mission of connecting people with rescued animals. They particularly enjoy conducting tours and animal adventure activities for guests.

Why they chose this property

The River Haven Sanctuary, Guesthouse and Giddyup Getaway are located on 30 acres bordered by the Wood River in Hope Valley, RI. The property is surrounded by the Arcadia State Management Area - 14, 000 acres of wilderness accessible directly from the property. Jeff and Lucy are honored to serve as stewards of the land and animals and to be able to share both with guests.

What makes this property unique

The River Haven Guesthouse and Giddyup Getaway are lovingly restored and well-appointed properties that allow guests to connect with nature, support animals in need and make memories that will last a lifetime.