Once a summer "cottage" to a wealthy scientist and ... Andrea McHugh is a seasoned travel writer based in Newport, Rhode Island. The information below is from her on-site tour of this property.

NEWPORT, R.I., May 31. -- While perhaps there are not as many rentals of cottages thus far for the season as was the case at this period in 1907, there are many more Summer residences to be ...

More than a century ago, America's wealthiest families commissioned their "summer cottages" to be built in the coastal enclave of Newport, Rhode Island, along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Rhode Island offers unique Airbnb options beyond typical New England cottages. These include a historic lighthouse, a renovated schoolhouse, and a land yacht. Looking forward to a summer getaway ...

Marble House was Alva Vanderbilt's 39th birthday present. She later became a leader in the women's suffrage movement.

During the 19th-century Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island -- a coastal town with undeniable French vibes -- became the premier summer resort for the wealthy. Elaborate "cottages" were constructed ...

Newport, Rhode Island is a popular destination for visitors ... you have surely seen glimpses of some of the Newport Mansions, or “summer cottages” as they were called back in the day.

Planning a trip to Newport, Rhode Island, during the off-season? Use our travel guide to make the most of your time in the City by the Sea. You won't be able to make the most of Newport's ...