Beautiful Historic Home

Little Compton, Rhode Island

$508 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights

Overview

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Bath

Private Vacation Home

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Max Sleeps

7 nights

Min Stay

Description

The house, formerly Edward Howland's farm, was the largest in Little Compton as of 1895 and included 500 acres. Today, the soft grey shingled house sits on one landscaped acre, surrounded by 200 acres of working farmland, preserved by the State of Rhode Island.

The house has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of living space.

Next door and across the street are beautiful farm stands with gorgeous produce, baked goods, and friendly neighbors.The house is five miles from South Shore Beach (public), five minutes from the LC town Center, and 15 minutes from shopping in Westport.

The first floor has a roomy gourmet chef’s kitchen that opens into a large family room and adjoins a dining room and a second smaller library/sitting room with its own TV. There is also a powder room on the first floor.

On the second floor, there is a spacious master suite with a full bathroom, sitting area, cathedral ceiling and wall of built-in bookcases. There is also a guest bedroom with two twin beds, a guest room with one queen bed, and another full bathroom.

On the third floor, there are two small bedrooms with two twin beds each.

Stone walls enclose the front lawn. A large flag stone terrace at the back of the house is a welcoming place to enjoy the pastoral views. There is a built-in gas grill in this patio area.

Quakers arrived in Little Compton in the eighteenth century and remained a strong cultural presence well into the nineteenth. By 1900, Quaker meetings at the nearby Friends Meeting House and Cemetery (National Register of Historic Places) had ceased, however, Edward Howland continued to worship there each week until his death in 1903. Accordingly, a historic plaque on the house reads: “E. Howland The Last Quaker c. 1830.”

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Features

PETS

No Pets Allowed
SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
GENERAL

Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (278 Sq M)
KITCHEN

Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Onsite Parking
INTERNET

WiFi Available
OUTDOORS

Gas Grill Patio Terrace
BATHROOMS

3.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
ENTERTAINMENT

TV With Cable/satellite Service
LIVING SPACES

Fireplace Library
CLIMATE CONTROL

Heating
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Smoke-free Property

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 6

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Barbara H.
Submitted Jul 5, 2025

Stayed Jun 28, 2025

Beautiful refurbished farmhouse in Little Compton.
adine s.
Submitted Jun 25, 2024

Stayed Jun 17, 2024

We’ve been spending time every summer in Little Compton and Westport for many years and this is the most comfortable and delightful house we’ve experienced. We had room for all to gather together. The outdoor patio is surrounded by grand trees, lawns, and farmland, lots of porch seating and a great outdoor shower. The kitchen is large, modern, and sunny. I love the French doors and the spacious couches with seating for all eight of us. It is a stunning, historic farmhouse with original details (I suppose) like the fireplace surround tile and wide plank wood floors, the staircase, and the painted floor in the master bath. The beds are great and so are the linens. The owners have shared their beautiful home and I am happy we had a chance to stay here in this lovely village.
Cara K.
Submitted Aug 6, 2023

Stayed Jul 29, 2023

We loved the house, the pretty furnishings, and the area!
Marilyn L.
Submitted Jul 25, 2023

Stayed Jul 18, 2023

This was a perfect setting for our family. Plenty of room for everyone. Loved having the coffee shop just across the street and a local vegetable stand right next door. My sisters and the beach were only 13 minutes away in Westport. All we could have asked for. My only recommendation would be that we have some kind of guide concerning where to put garbage, what is required for check out etc. perhaps a booklet with pertinent information .
Kathryn B.
Submitted Jul 31, 2022

Stayed Jul 10, 2022

We loved spending our vacation here! Jim and Heather’s home is lovely. We enjoyed exploring the area and visiting the farm stand next door. It was a perfect getaway.
Stephanie A.
Submitted Jan 13, 2020

Stayed Dec 21, 2019

We rented Jim & Heather’s spot for a long overdue family Christmas and it could not have been better. Fabulous gourmet kitchen with everything you need to cook a great meal. Viking stove, Subzero fridge... Our departure was delayed and they couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating. This place was fabulous in the winter but I’m sure it is even more stunning in the summer. With 4+ bedrooms it’s just what we needed space wise. Clean & elegant, yet cozy and super comfortable. We felt right at home. Thank you Heather & Jim for providing such a perfect HomeAway!
Karen D.
Submitted Aug 27, 2019

Stayed Aug 10, 2019

A little piece of heaven! If you like the ocean, historic farm country and upscale living you will love this rental property!
Martha S.
Submitted Jul 30, 2019

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

Several great walking opportunities in the area. Very convenient to South Shore Beach and Sakonnet Point. Lovely area and wonderful house!