The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat | House in Cranston
6 Bedroom House in Cranston
Built in 1677, the house is secluded in a picturesque, wooded ‘plat’ beside a pond. It's the ancestral home of our Fenner family, members of which played instrumental roles in founding the Colony and the American Revolution.
Original art and antiques adorn the property, which also features an ancient fireplace of remarkable scale and elegance.
Perfect for romantic getaways, artists’ retreats, and families (including well-behaved children) interested in the home's rich history and surroundings.
The Major Thomas Fenner House is a 17th century property that is inscribed on the National Register of Historic Places, and we've arranged the House to sleep up to 10, across 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (i.e. eight adults and two children). One of the single beds is in a room that also serves as the passageway to the second floor bathroom.
The home is an architectural rarity as one of the few remaining ‘stone ender’ structures in North America, and is full of period features and rustic prerevolutionary charm. Guests can enjoy the full kitchen and formal dining room, or barbeque and dine al fresco in nice weather.
Our family has made efforts to ensure modern guests’ comfort, while abiding by good conservation practices and maintenance of a period ambiance. Guests may encounter critters, drafts and so forth on occasion, as might be expected in a 350 year old house surrounded by woods and wetlands. Therein is another layer of charm, for those with the requisite fortitude and discernment.
The House’s current guise as a short term rental supports our family’s ambition to preserve this important piece of American history. We invite guests to support us in our endeavour by treating the property with fascination, respect and care. Guests will be held responsible for any and all damage to the House or its contents.
The Host reserves the right to decline prospective guests with no or poor reviews.
The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat is located in Cranston. The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Major Thomas Fenner House: An Historic Retreat has 6 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cranston has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Cranston, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number re.02514-str, 12/27/2025 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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