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Beautiful historic home in Newport

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Exterior
Sports court
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Middletown, RI
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliff Walk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Easton's Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful historic home in Newport

Originally finished in 1836, Elmhyrst is a historic home literally straddling the border of Newport and Middletown. In fact, part of the property is actually in Newport.

The four bedroom, three bathroom property was renovated between 2017 and 2021 with an eye towards preserving and restoring the original architectural details including furniture and art. The property is 4,000 SF.

Town and Country (1949) wrote: “Elmhyrst is a flawless example of the chaste Greek revival, rare in Newport, and considered one of the best houses of this style in the state.”

The home has been in the same family for over 100 years and they are thrilled to share it with the world!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Thames Street. Features include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Thames Street and 5 minutes from Newport Mansions
Beautiful historic home in Newport offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RE.01860-STR, 12/07/2025

Property is also known as

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Newly renovated 4 000 SF historic home in Newport
Newly Renovated 4,000 SF Historic Home in Newport Middletown

Beautiful historic home in Newport Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Newport Stay

We had a lovely time at this property. The kitchen is adorable! Easy to access and communicate with the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
This historic home is conveniently located for a Newport visit. It is spacious with lots of rooms for relaxing or gathering. It is climate controlled, clean, and light filled with old shutters for privacy. A great kitchen where we enjoyed morning coffee and setting out our snacks or light meals. Each bedroom is blissfully decorated with antiques and comfortable beds. The property is private and quiet after shopping, dining, touring and celebrations in beautiful Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Family Getaway

An absolutely stunning historic property, beautifully furnished and perfectly maintained with friendly hosts. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun old world house

Enjoyed the experience, very spacious and fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose F., Milford

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Gilded Age Charm! Well-appointed and comfortable home!

Fabulous restoration of an impressive home yet a true feeling of warmth and comfort. My family loved staying here and enjoying the charm and elegance of years gone by with modern and high-end conveniences. Even the bedding was top notch! We were staying in Middletown for a family wedding and Kimberly could not have been more accommodating. Highly recommend this property for a large family like mine or a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic girls weekend!

We had a wonderful summer weekend at this beautiful property! The history of the house and intricate details are fascinating and they did a great job refinishing this gem recently. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. We had to contact Kim for a small issue and she responded immediately. I would definitely book this property again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., PLYMOUTH

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable accommodations & Gilded Glamour combined!

We had the best girls weekend at Elmhyrst. The check-in property was seamless and the house was the best of both worlds, clean and up to date but also beautifully restored to its orginal character. We had so much fun pretending like we had gone back in time (while still feeling comfortable with central air during a heat wave!). Kimberly was very responsive and attentive and the experience was fantastic. I’ve already recommended it to several friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenden M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Newport classic home

My family stayed here for two weeks. It blew our expectations out of the water and the property manager was amazing! Would definitely give a 5-star rating all around
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

paul l.

Liked: Cleanliness

All good, bathrooms, inconvenient. Small sinks, not enough place to put thinks toiletries etc. was a

See above.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing host and property

I can’t thank Kimberly enough for being one of the best hosts I’ve ever had on vrbo. The house and property was amazing. The house was super clean and just as described. Kimberly was more then accommodating and very helpful. The beds were very comfortable which I was very happy with as most other rentals lack in that area. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Newport Vibe

Historic home with intriguing architectural details and period decor. If you are into antiques but also want a modern kitchen and bath, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Newport estate

The house was wonderful the new renovations to the key areas of the house were great Plenty of room to relax and find a little privacy inside the house if you needed it. Kimberly was great to deal with And I would certainly recommend That you reserve the house for yourself on your next visit Or upcoming visit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021