The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat

Built in 1677, the house is secluded in a picturesque, wooded ‘plat’ beside a pond. It's the ancestral home of our Fenner family, members of which played instrumental roles in founding the Colony and the American Revolution. Original art and antiques adorn the property, which also features an ancient fireplace of remarkable scale and elegance. Perfect for romantic getaways, artists’ retreats, and families (including well-behaved children) interested in the home's rich history and surroundings. The Major Thomas Fenner House is a 17th century property that is inscribed on the National Register of Historic Places, and we've arranged the House to sleep up to 10, across 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (i.e. eight adults and two children). The home is an architectural rarity as one of the few remaining ‘stone ender’ structues in North America, and is full of period features and rustic prerevolutionary charm. Guests can enjoy the full kitchen and formal dining room, or barbeque and dine al fresco in nice weather. Our family has made efforts to ensure modern guests’ comfort, while abiding by good conservation practices and maintenance of a period ambiance. Guests may encounter critters, drafts and so forth on occasion, as might be expected in a 350 year old house surrounded by woods and wetlands. Therein is another layer of charm, for those with the requisite fortitude and discernment. The House’s current guise as a short term rental supports our family’s ambition to preserve this important piece of American history. We invite guests to support us in our endeavour by treating the property with fascination, respect and care. Guests will be held responsible for any and all damage to the House or its contents. Access to the house is granted via a keyless entry system. The code for your stay will be provided prior to arrival. After reading the House Manual, which will be distributed prior to arrival, please call or message with any questions or concerns that may arise during your stay. We have a local caretaker, professional cleaning staff, and various subcontractors that are able to assit with any issues that require remediation. It is our priority to ensure that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay while visiting our unique historic property. Surrounded by a quaint mid-century residential neighborhood, you will encounter our tranquil historic home set amongst ancient trees, deeply shrouded in history. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide array of restaurants, bars & breweries, waterfront villages, shopping & flea markets, outdoor activities & beaches, art museums & galleries, iconic historic homes & sites, as well as minor league hockey & soccer. The property is conveniently located a short drive from many local shops and eateries, as well as the following grocery and retail destinations: Shore's Fresh Food Market: 4 minutes Garden CIty Center: 10 minutes Whole Foods: 12 minutes Please also note the driving proximity to these key Rhode Island landmark and beach destinations, below: Downtown Providence: 15 minutes Pawtuxet Village: 20 minutes Wickford Village: 20 minutes Newport: 45 minutes Narragansett: 45 minutes The following schools are all located in downtown Providence, or a 15-minute drive from the House: Brown University Providence College Johnson & Wales University Rhode Island School of Design Arriving by Car: Due to the suburban setting of the House, we recommend that guests travel by car to fully enjoy the surrounding area. Arriving By Air: The nearby Providence Airport (PVD) is located a 15-minute drive from the House. Boston Logan Airport (BOS) is located about an hour drive from the House as well. There are car rental agencies at both airports listed above, and Uber is another option for those not renting a vehicle. Arriving By Train: The nearest train station is located in downtown Providence, or a 15-minute drive from the House. The station is served by Amtrak, and is also connected to Boston via the MBTA commuter rail. There are car rental agencies located near the train station, and Uber is another option for those not renting a vehicle. The Fenner House is very well kept and is equipped with WiFi throughout; the House also includes multiple TVs outfitted with Amazon "firesticks," enabling guests to enjoy streaming content via preferred app. Please note the 4th "bedroom" is not a true bedroom as is does not have a door, and upstairs guests must pass through this space to access the adjacent bathroom. With the exception of certain Premium Dates, we only accept reservations of less than 7 consecutive days when the requested arrival date is within 30 days of booking, or if other guest bookings are immediately preceding or following your requested stay. We optimize to protect our guests who prefer to stay for 7 days or longer; however, if you are still seeking accommodation closer to your anticipated arrival date, please revisit our calendar or reach out for further details. In the meantime, if we have a reservation that immediately precedes or follows your request we will contact you directly.