Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown | House in Providence
3 Bedroom House in College Hill, Providence
Originally built in 1760 on North Main Street and moved in 1805 to its present location on Benefit Street, this is a treasured home along Benefit Street’s “Mile of History.” The exterior of the home has Greek Revival details while the interior boasts wide plank pine wood floors from 1760, five original fireplaces with stunning craftsmanship, and distinctive curved walls in the living room facing Benefit Street. The custom kitchen leads to a western-facing deck with breathtaking views of the Rhode Island State House and downtown Providence. The deck has two heaters for year-round use. The second floor is dedicated to the primary suite with a spacious primary bedroom, a gorgeous bath and shower, convenient laundry, and an office space that overlooks the State House. The third floor has two bedrooms and another full bathroom. The finished basement contains a Peloton and weights, a queen sleeper sofa, a full bathroom in the unfinished area, and a door that leads to the patio and perennial garden designed by a famous RISD landscape architect. The private garden, tiered water fountain, and comfortable outdoor seating below the deck offer a relaxing atmosphere amid the surrounding city.
This house is on the National Registry of Historic Properties, a Providence Preservation Society plaque house, and was featured in a cover story for Colonial Homes magazine.
This home has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Providence - a five minute walk to downtown, Brown, and RISD, speedy and reliable mesh wifi system, two Nest thermostats that control the two zone heating/central air conditioning system, and a Yale remote lock on two doors for easy access and 24-hour check-in. The house has two televisions (60 and 55 inch) with Roku, Chromecast, Netflix, Hulu, etc. There are two Bose speakers (one portable), two Harmon Kardon speakers (one portable), and another portable speaker for guest use.
One parking spot in the driveway and free street parking available.
It is within walking distance of downtown (.5 miles to WaterFire, .5 miles to Providence Place, .8 miles to Providence Performing Arts Center), Brown University (.5 miles), RISD (.4 miles), Whole Foods (.4 miles), Prospect Terrace Park (.3 miles) and Thayer Street (.8 miles). Also a short walk (.4 miles) to Providence Station (with easy access to/from NYC and to/from Boston - a 45 minute train ride to Boston), a 35-40 minute ride to Newport, Narragansett, and the beaches of Rhode Island, and 45 minutes to an hour to Cape Cod.
We absolutely love hosting guests and will be readily available to answer any questions you might have about the property before and during your stay. We know Providence and its surrounding areas (Newport, Boston, Cape Cod, etc.) quite well and would be more than happy to assist as you make plans for your visit to Providence. We're dedicated to providing guests with a wonderful experience at our home on Benefit Street!
*This is a three bedroom house with a queen sleeper sofa in the basement that can serve functionally as a fourth bedroom (there is a full bathroom in the basement). Also, you must pass through the second bedroom on the third floor to get to the third bedroom on the third floor*
*This home was built in 1760 and so has all of the charms and quirks of an 18th century home. Slanted floors and narrow stairs are a part of this museum-piece from 1760. If guests have mobility issues they might find the second to third floor stairwell particularly challenging. The pictures included here offer an accurate representation of those stairs, but we would be happy to answer any questions/provide more information upon request.*
Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown is located in College Hill. Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Home on Benefit Street minutes from Brown, RISD, downtown has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the College Hill has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in College Hill, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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3+ bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Paper towels
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Coffee grinder
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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Smoke-free property
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Fitness center
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Stereo
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Smart TV
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English
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In the city center
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Office
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Local meal delivery service
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Balcony
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Firepit
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Outdoor furniture
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 10/20/2025, re.00334-str safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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