Molly McGlew is a writer and social media strategist based in Rhode Island. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram as she explores with her pup, Louise.
It’s funny to say “off-season” when it comes to Rhode Island. The truth is, no matter the time of year you visit this New England gem, you’ll find something to do—from surfing and bouldering to oyster shucking. As the smallest state in the Union (Rhode Island is only 37 miles wide by 48 miles long!), it boasts 400 miles of coastline to explore–with even more inland worth checking out, too.
The perfect place to cozy up this fall and winter, we’ve rounded up the 9 best Airbnb and VRBO beach shacks, cabins, and historic cottages in The Ocean State to put on your radar. Make your coffee milk to-go, snack on a Johnny Cake, and get scootin', there's plenty of adventure to be had in Rhode Island.