The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat

We had a fantastic stay at the Fenner home. It was exactly as described and easily held all 10 of us. We all had hot water in our showers too which was a bit of a surprise considering the age of the home! The setup of everything was perfect for a larger crowd. The stove took a tiny bit of getting used to when we cooked but using a vintage stove in a historic home is part of the fun. Would definitely recommend if you’re interested in history! We were comfortable and learned a lot.The host was incredibly easy to work with and kind. He answered all of our questions promptly and even helped us understand the layout of the house ahead of time so we could plan out who stayed in which room.

My family was in town for a wedding we all came from different place and got to stay togther in this beautiful home. The home and property is like stepping back in time. So much history on one property! I highly recommend staying here! highly.reccomsnt sta

Although I was born and raised in Rhode Island, I settled in Texas in 1996 and raised my family there. I was able to bring my fiancé, 5 of my children, a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren on a Rhode Island adventure and wanted to find a place that would accent the trip. I struck gold in choosing the Fenner House! The home transported my family and me back to the 17th and 18th century and each one of us loved the experience! The home was tidy, the rates were very fair, and the colonial interior design was amazing! By the time we packed up to leave, there was a sense sadness we all felt. We made lifelong memories that spanned generations and we wished we could stay longer. There is not a thing I would change and no a single improvement I could recommend. Kudos and thank you to the owners of the Major Thomas Fenner House! I highly recommend a stay to any family looking for a great New England experience!

Our stay was very good, the owner was very helpful, the house was very comfortable, we really enjoyed it!

This was our second stay at the Fenner House. It was very comfortable again for our family with two teenagers. We enjoy the history of the house.

Our family of five had a wonderful time in the Fenner House. The stairs to the second floor are steep and creaky, not for anyone with mobility issues. But it was fine for our family.

We really appreciated the opportunity to live in such an historic home, with all the modern amenities.

Great communication with Richard during this entire process. The property is a history lesson in and of itself - very surreal for my family. We enjoyed our stay, and definitely recommend this property to all cultures of people to take in all the intricate details of the property, and Rhode Island's historic past.

This property is amazing. It’s such an old building, but it’s kept in phenomenal shape. The only deterrent would be the smokiness in the air from the fireplace, if you have asthma it may cause some breathing issues for sure. Other than that though there is nothing negative I can say about the place. The property is huge and offers plenty of space to spread out — both inside AND out! The outdoor area was a highlight for our group especially. Richard was great with answering any questions we had leading up to our check-in. It’s also within 20-30mins of the beaches! I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking to get away in Rhode Island.

Overall, this house is a wonderful place to stay. It has a good location with a Walmart and other conveniences less than 2 miles away. In addition, for a historical house, it is very well kept. The owner was wonderful with contacting me from the beginning and even checking on our family during our stay. Definite 5-stars for the owners. My only caution would be for anyone who has severe allergies, as this is an older home, and because of that, we did take air purifiers with us, which helped a lot for us to be able to stay there because my allergies are extremely severe. But I wouldn't have wanted to miss out on the opportunity to stay in such history. Thank you so much, Fenner family, for opening this up for so many to enjoy.