July 27, 2011 life

The Ocean House Hotel in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
ocean house hotel exterior rhode island
 

The Ocean House Hotel in Watch Hill, Rhode Island

 

In the middle of last week, in the middle of the summer, in the middle of a heat wave, Mr. Zhush, (as he’s fond of saying) called an audible. 

With the forecast showing triple digits for the tri-state area, plans to head into New York City for a mini-vacation were eschewed in favor of scoring the last room at the newly renovated (and new to us) Ocean House Hotel in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. 

A short two hours later and we were in breezy, beachy heaven. 

The guest rooms were lovely and impeccably clean, the world class service, quietly attentive and the beach, divine. 

Heading out to explore the small surrounding village proved just as satisfying…

Ditto the excellent cocktails and fresh oysters on the veranda. 

Watch out Watch Hill…we’ll be back for sure!

Update: Several years later, as of 2020 we now own a beach house in a nearby coastal Rhode Island town!

 

beach restaurant at the Ocean House Rhode Island
 
There were so many different dining options, including this adorable beach shack.
 
croquet greens and rocking chairs Ocean House Watch Hill Rhode Island
 
 
indoor pool at the Ocean House
 
surrounding watch hill Rhode Island area
 
 
Ocean house hotel overlooking the atlantic ocean
 
The fine dining, the beachfront location and the uncompromising service had us wondering why we had never been here before, several times!
 
fresh oysters on the porch of the Ocean House
 
Enjoying cocktails and oysters on the seaside terrace of this grand Victorian hotel.

 

PS: See more of the signature suites of this beautiful and historic hotel!

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34 Comments

  1. Bring Pretty Back wrote:

    I received the scarf I won in Debbie's contest over at Inspired Design and I love it. Thank you.
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

    Published on 8.3.11 · Reply
  2. Sherri Cassara wrote:

    You were very wise to switch your plans. We ended up in NYC (a graduation trip for my niece) in the middle of the worst heat wave in history. It is always great to be in NY but the heat was out of control – eeesh.

    Published on 7.30.11 · Reply
  3. Jamie Herzlinger wrote:

    Watch Hill is a magical place! Thanks for the post as I was not familiar with this stunning retreat!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Xo
    Jamie Herzlinger

    Published on 7.30.11 · Reply
  4. Marianne {Style For Living} wrote:

    Now this looks like my kind of place!

    Published on 7.29.11 · Reply
  5. Jenn @ Living Luxe for Less wrote:

    Lucky you! Watch Hill is such a beautiful town…I have been wanting to check out the Ocean House. It looks incredible! I hope you had a great trip!

    Published on 7.28.11 · Reply
  6. Aspiring Kennedy wrote:

    dying! we did some wedding invites for a client who got married there, and i was so jealous… now i'm having flashbacks to that same envy. 🙂

    Published on 7.28.11 · Reply
  7. Hamptontoes wrote:

    I've been wanting to stay at this place, so glad to hear from someone who has great taste that it is a fabulous as I thought it would be! Kudos to Mr. Zhush for knowing when to change course and head in another direction! Miss you bunches. I think we need to get our September date on the calendar.

    Published on 7.28.11 · Reply
  8. LiveLikeYou wrote:

    Great I must check out. Always looking for new cool places to go. And I love Rhode Island!

    Published on 7.28.11 · Reply
  9. Nuit wrote:

    what a gorgeous place!!!

    Published on 7.28.11 · Reply
  10. Bring Pretty Back wrote:

    Life is good isn't it!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

    Published on 7.27.11 · Reply
  11. Lili wrote:

    Such a lovely place!!

    Published on 7.27.11 · Reply
  12. MyStyleVita wrote:

    Looks fantastic. Wish I could escape this Atlanta heat!

    xoxo MyStyleVita.com

    Published on 7.27.11 · Reply
  13. kayce hughes wrote:

    Heaven!

    Published on 7.27.11 · Reply
  14. Haute Indoor Couture wrote:

    Mr. Zhush is quite possibly the most adorable nickname of all time.

    Published on 7.27.11 · Reply