The following links were found on the Internet advertising 'weekly rentals' in Newport. The search was made on January 23, 2007. Each of these links appears to violate the City's 'weekly rental' ordinance.

I know that there are arguments on both sides of this issue. If I felt free to violate the ordinance, I would be able to convert some of my property to 'weekly rentals'. I would prefer an even playing field for all property owners. That means enforcing rules or removing them.

Check a few of these links to see what you think. The statements following the link are from the actual ads.

Vacation Rentals.com Listings:

  1. Quaint Caretakers Cottage - Listing #15578
    Vacation Rental Rates
    July, Aug, $1995 p/m
    Summer Weekly, $995

  2. luxury condo,roofdeck waterview ,walk to town - Listing #2781
    May & June, Sept: 1800 per week or 275 per night.
    July & August and holidays: 2000 per week or 300 per night

  3. Newport Long Wharf Luxury Condo - Listing #21388 
    Pricing: $2100 for the week.

  4. Downtown Newport Condo - walk to everything - Listing #5795
    - Centrally located on Spring St - 2007 Weekly Rates

  5. Great location with front porch and large patio - Listing #22597
    Great downtown Newport location... just off of Thames Street
    Vacation Rental Rates
    $1500/week in June
    $2000/week in July & August

  6. Two- Family - Centrally Located Between Downtown and Beaches - Listing #11825
    Summer 2007 rate ranges:
    One Floor=$1,200 -$1,600 per week and $600-$800 per weekend.
    Entire House= $2,200-$3,200 per week and $1,200-$1,600 per weekend

  7. 35 Corne Street - Listing #23382
    Vacation Rental Rates
    Sept.1 - June 15th @ $2300 per month
    LPGA US Open Week $5000 for the week
    July and August at $12,000 per month

  8. Walk to Beach, Cliff Walk, and Downtown Newport - Listing #10709
    Vacation Rental Rates
    Weekly Summer Rentals $2500.00 per week $10,000 per month


findrentals.com Listings

  1. Awesome Vacation Getaway in Historic Newport, Rhode Island - Listing #15990
    Rates May 29-Sep 04, 2006 $2500/week, except for 6/26 to 7/2/06

  2. Vacation Home in the Heart of Newport, RI - Listing #15989
    in the heart of the historic Fifth Ward.
    Period Rates
    Jun 01-Jun 25 $1500/week .. $5000/month
    Jun 26-Jul 02 $4000/week (US Women's Open)
    Jul 03-Jul 31 $2500/week .. $6000/month
    Aug 01-Aug 30 $2500/week .. $6000/month

  3. Luxury Condo with Roofdeck Waterview, Walking Distance to Town - Listing #7411
    Weekly $1500 per week May and June
    Weekly $1700 per week for the months of July and August
    Weekly $1400 per week Sept and October
    Walk to town is aproximately 15 minutes, thru the historical district of Newport known as the point section.


www.perfectplaces.com Listings

  1. Mid-Town Newport Townhouse - Condo Rental Listing Details - Property ID: 9621
    townhouse in historic 1843 building centrally located to everything Newport has to offer.
    Pricing/ Rates:
    Nightly Price Range: $ 150 to: $ 200
    Weekly Price Range: $ 800 to: $ 1200


www.cyberrentals.com Listings

  1. Waterfront Condo - 2 3,and 4 Bedrooms. - Property ID: 310300
    Rental Rates
    $1600 to $4100/week
    June 1600-2200
    July 2000 to 4000
    August 2000 to 4000
    From $1600/Week
    Bedrooms:
    2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single

  2. Charming Cottage in town - Property ID: 126764
    Summary of the cottage, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
    Rental Rate: $1,500 - $3,000 per property per Week

  3. Charming Newport Cottage - Property 151998
    Summer May 29 2007 - Jul 9 2007 $3,000 week
    One block from Bellevue Avenue mansions, 3 blocks to harbor
    Summary of the house, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7

  4. Sunny, Spacious Vacation Cottage--Easton's Pond/First Beach - Property 151389
    Jun 1 2007 - Jun 30 2007 $1,000 / Week - $3,500 / Month
    Jul 1 2007 - Jul 31 2007 $1,300 / Week - $4,700 / Month
    Aug 1 2007 - Aug 31 2007 $1,500 / Week - $5,500 / Month

  5. Sunny, Spacious Vacation Cottage--Easton's Pond/First Beach - Property 151389
    located on the Newport-Middletown line, just steps from beautiful Braga Park.
    Lovely, peaceful residential area 1/4 mile walk to beautiful Braga Park on the North side of Easton's Pond.
    Summary of the cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
    Minimum Stay 1 Week
    Jun 1 2007 - Jun 30 2007 $1,000 Week $3,500
    Jul 1 2007 - Jul 31 2007 $1,300 Week $5,500
    Aug 1 2007 - Aug 31 2007 $1,500 Week $5,500

  6. Vacation Amongst the Mansions in this Newport Condo - Property 125552
    recently converted Condo in downtown Newport
    $750 per week

  7. Lovely Historic Hill Victorian, walk to town and beaches - Property 142215
    Summary of the house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
    Rental Rate: $1,500 per property per Week

  8. Thames Street near Harbor and Mansions - Property 102248
    3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 7 people
    Rental Rates
    May, June, September & October: $950/week
    July & August: $1250/week
    In season rentals are by week only, Saturday - Saturday