School House

About this property

Watch Hill Luxury by the Sea, Iconic 1852 School House, Beside Ocean House Hotel

“Featured in Architectural Digest’s ‘15 Incredible Former Schoolhouses You Can Spend the Night In,’ this historic home. 

 "The School House"  property is owned and managed by a host with 17 years of experience renting luxury homes in Rhode Island, including 2 Arrow Wood Trail, a premier VRBO property with over 53 five-star reviews. "The School House" is a luxury Watch Hill home, with a proven five-star track record and a property that has already met the strict standards of the Ocean House Cottage Collection.

Step back in time while enjoying every modern comfort at The School House, a historic 1852 school lovingly transformed into a cozy oceanfront bungalow. Located directly beside the iconic Ocean House Hotel, this cottage offers the best of both worlds: the charm of Watch Hill history and the luxury of seaside living—with direct access to a residents’ beach, monitored by security.

Rather than a small condo with limited space, enjoy the comfort of your own intimate coastal yard - a peaceful spot with ocean views, alfresco dining, evening cocktails and a picture-perfect backdrop of the Ocean House Hotel will make you feel right at home.

A Storied Past

Once a classroom for local children and later “Miss Stevenson’s Little Shop” for over 30 years, the cottage was ultimately re-imagined as a private residence. Its heritage lives on through soaring vaulted ceilings and original hand-hewn beams revealed during renovation—blending old-world craftsmanship with an airy, coastal design.