Neptune House

This New England Victorian-era island is just a 13-mile, one-hour ferry ride off the Rhode Island-Connecticut coast. Enjoy lighthouses and Victorian architecture, boutique-type shopping, great seafood and gourmet cuisine, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, sailing, and nature walks. Resort amenities include full kitchens in every unit, outdoor barbecue grills, heated indoor pool (April to November), outdoor tennis courts, pool table, and complimentary movie library. A car is recommended. Restaurants and activities are limited from November to May. The resort does not have elevators, and many units require climbing stairs.