Our goal: to offer the gracious hospitality we envision Mary and Henry Horton had in mind when they built their home in 1869. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can get closer to that goal for you! The Air Room offers a private bedroom with en suite bathroom and use of common guest areas, including a pantry / kitchenette, dining room, living room, and wrap-around porch. Spacious interiors, large windows, and ample grounds are ideal for staying or working at home. The Horton House was built in 1869 for Mary and Henry Horton. We are fortunate so many of its original details remain as has the spirit of its gracious history. The grand porch, spacious interior, and grounds continue to invite a sense of the peaceful comfort of its beginnings infused with the energy of Providence's diverse Elmwood and nearby South Providence Neighborhoods of today. The guest area of the Horton House is located in what would have been the Horton's family / entertaining part of the house. This area has our four guest rooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchenette. My family lives in a separate area of the house off of what was undoubtedly the servants' stairs. Each guest room is inspired by one of the magical elements -- Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. The Air Room is located on the second floor along with the Fire and Water Rooms. The Earth Room is on the first floor. Every room has one designated parking spot on the property, with additional on-street parking available, as needed. Located on a corner, the double-lot provides ample grounds for outdoor use. If you are traveling with an infant or toddler, we have a travel pack and play and a twin-sized foam mattress available. Please note that if you are traveling with a child, we can adjust your reservation to increase the guest count to 3 at no additional cost. My daughters LOVE when we are hosting a family with children (me, too!). With your booking, you will have your own dedicated bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed and en suite, private bathroom. Indoor areas shared by guests include the pantry with limited self-cooking appliances, dining room, living room, and a half-bath. On the wrap-round porch, we have various dining and seating options, and the ample yard provides possibilities for outdoor activities. Each guest room is allocated one parking space in our on-property gravel parking area. Street parking is also available if additional spaces are needed. While we continuously enhance what is readily available to guests (you'll find details in the House Manual on-line and in your room ), we know there are times when something will come to mind that you need or that will enhance your stay that is not at your finger tips. That's why we are here. Please ask. Advance notice is appreciated whenever possible given the joys (and demands) of work and family life. Thank you! The Horton House is located in Providence's Elmwood Historic District. Primarily farmland until the mid-19th century, the District now represents well-preserved neighborhoods developed between about 1850 and 1920 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Elmwood District is a residential enclave within an urban neighborhood. It is book-ended by two commercial streets: Elmwood Avenue (with direct bus routes to downtown in about 10 minutes) and Broad Street (with a newly installed bike line that travels the two miles to the edge of downtown, officially called DownCity). Broad and Elmwood host an array of ethnic restaurants, a grocery store, 24 hour Walgreens pharmacy, two of Farm Fresh Rhode Island's spring to fall farmers' markets, the Knight Memorial Public Library, Long Live Beerworks, Knead Donuts, and other conveniences. Check out our Guidebook for some additional information. Located just over a mile walk/run/bike/drive heading away from DownCity is Roger Williams Park. The initial 102 acres of the Park was the last of the original land granted by Canonicus, chief of the Narragansett Tribe, to Roger Williams, the colonial founder of Rhode Island, in 1638. In 1872 (a few years after the Horton House was built), Roger Williams' great-great-great-granddaughter Betsey bequeathed the land to the people of Providence. The City then purchased additional land, and the Park was designed by Horace Cleveland. Today, the 435-acre Park is home to a zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, gardens, seven lakes and more and hosts many events throughout the year. The Horton House is: * 1.5 miles to the Rhode Island, Hasbro Children's, and Women's and Infants Hospitals, * 2 miles from the edge of downtown, including the Providence Performing Arts Center, * 2.5 miles to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the soon-to-be-renamed Dunkin' Donuts Center, * 3 miles to Brown University, RISD, and the Johnson and Wales Harborside Campuses, * 3 miles to the Providence Amtrak Station with commuter and Amtrak transit to Boston in about 45 minutes, * 4.5 miles to Providence's Peter Pan Bus Terminal, * 9 miles to the Rhode Island T. F. Greene International Airport, and * 30-35 miles to Newport and the nearest of the state beaches Providence's public bus (RIPTA) is a hub system. Within minutes of the Horton House are bus stops on major arteries into the central hub, from where you can hop a bus to just about anywhere in the city (and many places in the state). In the summer, there is also a ferry to Newport and Bristol available that departs from India Point Park. Want to go on your own motor? Then utilize the Providence's Shared Micromobility Program of bikes and scooters, available by reservation on the Bird, Spin, or Veo apps. We also have an extra bike you can use. The City just installed a new bike lane that connects our neighborhood to downtown. From there, there are bike lanes throughout the city (and more on the way!) and multiple bike paths throughout the state (more information on the VisitRhodeIsland Website). LET US BE YOUR JULIE Okay, we're dating ourselves, but, feel free to engage our inner-Julie (cruise director from the Love Boat -- TV show circa 1980). Happy to be local guides. We put some information in our Guidebook (with AirBNB and also in your rooms). Additionally, we have some books about local history, a daily subscription to the Providence Journal, and a selection of some of our local magazines that provide local flavor and event listings. Looking to stay home? We have non-electronic indoor and outdoor options, including books, board games, a basketball hoop, and lawn games.