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Serene Historic East Side Flat
Peaceful apartment in a historic 19th-century home. Find respite from the bustle within walking distance of Brown, RISD, downtown cultural attractions, and Fox Point eateries. Explore all that Providence has to offer in a tranquil atmosphere with historic elegance, original architectural features, hardwood floors, ample natural light, 2 comfortable bedrooms with queen beds, a well equipped kitchen, relaxing living area, and office niche all within convenient proximity to the best of Providence

“New England Scholar”-style retreat, walk to Brown
Magnificent condo, with its own private entrance located right off Providence's historic Benefit St! Steps from Brown, RISD, downtown and some of the finest dining in the Northeast. Charming, richly appointed interiors and eclectic objets d'art, but with all modern amenities including premium linen. ~10 minutes walking distance from bus and train stations; downtown bars and restaurants are only a jump across the river. Sleeps 3 in quintessential New England charm! FREE and ample street parking!

<Modern Cabin in the City> By D&D Vacation Rental
this unique/modern/peaceful/ well located, and tranquil getaway is the right one for you and your family. this is a cozy Cabin in the heart of providence R.I close to all mayor high ways, restaurants, hospitals, coffee shops, pharmacy, supermarkets, gas stations, police station, fire fighter ect. Just 10mins away from Downtown Providence 🙂 Lincoln woods state park = 16mns away "NOT SUITABLE FOR KIDS UNDER 15" Free Parking for only one car Extra parking fee of $30 for the entire stay

“Simeon’s House” walk to restaurants, Brown & RISD
BEST LOCATION! Walk to Brown/RISD, restaurants, bars, cafés, museums; located at intersection of College Hill, Fox Point, Downtown. You’ll love the ▫️Central, walkable location ▫️Comfy bed w/soft sheets ▫️Abundant hot water shower, great pressure ▫️Generously equipped kitchen, coffee, washer/dryer, ironing board, TV ▫️Off street driveway parking ▫️Beautiful, historic neighborhood ▫️Charming, cozy space ▫️Brown/RISD proximity for family, alumni, taking classes ▫️Help w/ local recommendations

Machiya Suite by PVDBNBs (1 Bed, 1 Bath)
Welcome to The Machiya Suite! Located at historical Athenæum row. The Machiya Suite is inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design, yet encapsulates Providence's historical architecture. The Suite offers views from the top of college hill, overlooking the whole of downtown through large windows. Located on Brown University and RISD's campus, Athenæum Row offers private zenful courtyard space behind the property. From heated pebble bathroom floors to high end furniture, this suite has it all

Walking Dist. to Brown, RISD, Train, & Convention
Historic charm in downtown Providence! Enjoy restaurants and attractions within walking distance! Conveniently located in the heart of DownCity, and less than a half mile from Brown University, you'll enjoy endless dining options in one of America's top 10 foodie cities. Take a quick walk over to the East Side to experience Providence's historic culture while walking the grounds of Brown University. Whether you're staying a week or a month you will have endless options to explore in PVD!

Historic Downtown Arcade Condo
Historic condo in the Arcade Providence, a registered National Landmark built in 1828 as the first indoor mall in the US. This exact unit was featured on the Rachel Ray show and described as “the coolest, smallest apartment [they’ve] ever been in.” Enjoy a living area with large TV, small kitchen, full bathroom, and bedroom that sleeps two. A murphy bed in the living room folds down to a twin bed. The Arcade is in the center of downtown Providence, a 5-10 min walk to Brown and RISD.

Beautiful Studio - < 15 mins 2 downtown & Brown
Relax, work, and unwind in “The Treehouse,” our serene, light-filled studio apartment nestled among the trees. Perfectly located in historic Rumford, RI, it’s just 3 miles from Brown, RISD, and Johnson & Wales, and 5 miles from Providence College. Enjoy quick access to the East Side of Providence, Newport, and Little Compton beaches. Conveniently close to Amtrak, bus lines, and the airport, it’s an ideal spot for exploring New England or visiting area colleges.

| CityStar Studio | East Side 1/1 with parking
Enjoy life along historic & exclusive Benefit street. Walk the cobblestone streets & see turn of the century colonial homes. Walk to Brown, RISD. **Private Entry **Complimentary parking spot (1/2 block away). **Walk-in closet for storage **Complimentary coffee & tea ** Walk to train station, state house, waterfire **Minutes from Miriam, Roger Williams & Veteran's Administration hospitals ***POTENTIAL NOISE FROM APARTMENT ABOVE WALKING & PLUMBING.

Clean Studio Apt. #5 on Federal Hill, Providence
Charming small, self contained studio apartment on the 3rd floor of newly renovated antique house. Warm in Winter, cool in Summer. Fast internet and TV with Netflix. Fully equipped kitchen, full bath/in-bath shower. Quiet neighborhood with coffee shops, restaurants and bus stop literally around the corner. Easy, 15min walk to downtown/Convention Center /Bus/Train stations/Mall. 10mins walk to the famous Atwells Avenue and all it's wonderful restaurants.

Urban Oasis in Bustling Hope Village
Sunlight across pine floors. Plants fill a tastefully furnished retreat in this pedestrian-friendly part of town. Next door to restaurants, gift shops, artisan bakery, public library, city bus, and rental scooters. Walk to farmer's market, swim at the Y, or follow the walking path along Blackstone Boulevard. Moon-lit bedroom, comfy reading nook, 55" HDTV, blue-tooth speaker (JBL), cozy corner for coffee, and tropical greenery.

Chic Urban 1st Flr Flat- Steps to Brown & Wayland
Welcome to the perfect East Side Stay! Nestled in the highly desirable location of Fox Point, East Side of Providence. This is a newly designed and renovated - cozy, chic, but modern studio in gorgeous brick building. The unit is centrally located and walking distance to Brown, RISD, and Wayland Square. This will be the perfect stay whether you are on business or pleasure, with the family or traveling as a couple or solo.
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