Inspired by Nature - Jamestown Rental

Dragonline Studios is a completely unique rental property, not only for Jamestown, but in all of Rhode Island. It is comprised of a three story, loft like studio building and a tiny residential cabin that afford views of Narragansett Bay from a high promontory that occupies an extraordinary vantage point on the island, jutting out into the bay directly across from Newport and Castle Hill. As such, the top floor loft affords an unobstructed view from the Newport Bridge all the way across Aquidneck Island beyond Castle Hill to Block Island, Point Judith and Beavertail. The rental also includes access to a private sand beach, a rocky cove and excellent seasonal fishing locations along the rocky shoreline, but above all, privacy.

The small, one bedroom residence and bath sits directly upon a cliff facing Castle Hill to the east, open ocean to the south, and the Ft. Wetherill State Park and the DEM Fisheries boat basin to the south-west, (which is shielded from view by trees and shrubs). The 450 sq. ft. cabin has been recently remodeled with a new, small mini-kitchen and bath, resembling in many ways a well outfitted boat. The sounds of wind and bell buoys, the smell of the sea, and the quaint, almost hidden cottage give the feel of remote seclusion only a mile away from downtown Jamestown. In addition, a large fire pit and provided wood allow campfire cookouts and clambakes, Cable TV and wireless are onsite.

The cabin can be rented with the top floor loft of the studio, which has its own private stairway along side the building. It is one large, rectangular room with glass windows on the north, west and south sides, and glass doors on the east, opening onto an roofed porch. The porch side is 6'10" wide and 24' 4" long. The enclosed loft is by 24' 4" wide by 32' 7" long. It has an open floor plan and high, skylighted ceilings. There is a wood burning stove, a sink and small refrigerator, but no bathroom. It complements the cabin by affording a large living-room space.

Directly below the top floor loft is another functional loft room on the ground floor of similar overall size, which can also be rented for additional living space or entertaining. This room has 18' ceilings, large windows on all sides, a bathroom with shower, toilet and bath. The bath sits five feet above the ground floor and has large, ancient mesquite doors that open to allow the guest taking a bath to gaze directly out upon the mouth of the harbor, if so desired. Both loft rooms function as an artist studio off season, and are generally utilitarian in nature, with stuccoed walls and concrete floors interspersed with glass blocks. The loft on the ground floor can be illuminated from below in the evenings. The ground floor room has a counter top with two large sinks, dishwasher, small refrigerator, but no stove. A counter top gas grill is provided. There is also a wood burning stove and separate entrance through two large, hand-crafted Dutch doors. A professional sound system with a mixing board is also in place in the room.

The loft rooms can be rented together or separately with the cabin. Both are ideal for weddings, entertaining, art making, photography or rehearsal. There is adequate parking along the perimeter of the studio and large lawn separating the cabin from the studio. The daily passage of boat and ship traffic is truly spectacular. In addition, a large, easily accessible rock to the east of the studio provides additional outdoor views across the East Passage.

©2011 Duncan Laurie