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  • Cole Farmhouse #USA1731 is one of the most loved homes on Airbnb 🥳🏆🙏

    Thanks to our wonderful guests Cole Farmhouse is ranked Top 1% of Airbnb homes.
    One of the highest ranked homes based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
    Cole Farmhouse ranked at Top 1% of homes on Airbnb 
This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Exceptional check-in experience
Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Comfy bed for better sleep
The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.
  • 🦁 A Wild Night at the Zoo! ✨🎃

    JOLS — Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back at Roger Williams Park Zoo

    Thousands of beautifully carved pumpkins light up the zoo after dark, creating an incredible nighttime experience that’s part art, part autumn magic, and completely Providence. ✨🎃It’s one of those Rhode Island traditions that’s worth experiencing in person!

    📍 Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI
    🎃 JOLS — Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
    🌙 Dates: October 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026 : Time: 6:00pm to 10:30pm

    Planning a Providence getaway? Make an evening of it—and stay somewhere with nearly 300 years of history at Cole Farmhouse. 🏡❤️

    👉 Event details: https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/jols/

  • We love when guests leave behind more than a review 🐔✏️❤️

    Testimonials

    “We loved our stay in this fun historic farm home!
    The daily fresh eggs and chance to hang out with your cute flock of RI Reds made it an extra exciting experience for our annual friends gathering.
    Thank you for your welcoming atmosphere & all the personal touches!”

    Such a pleasure hosting five wonderful friends at Cole Farmhouse for their annual friends’ gathering.

    Thank you for the beautiful note in our guestbook:

    And then they added their own very special Rhode Island Red. 🐔✏️

    There’s something pretty wonderful about knowing that the “fun historic farm home” has become part of someone’s memories.

    Thank you for leaving a little piece of your stay behind. We’ll treasure it!

    VOTE FROM OUR GUESTS
Heather Annette, Amy, Kim, Deidra
July 10-14, 2026
We loved our stay in this fun, historic farm home! The daily fresh eggs and chance to hang out with your cute flock of RI Reds made it an extra exerting experience for our our annual friends gathering!
Thank you for your welcoming atmosphere & all the personal touches!!
  • Challenge accepted? 😄

    Testimonials

    “Thank you for a wonderful stay!”

    We love when our guests discover the little details tucked around the farmhouse — although we may have accidentally created a bird-themed scavenger hunt without realizing it!

    Thank you for the wonderful note and for leaving us a new record to beat. ❤️

    Think you can find more than 114?
    Come stay at Cole Farmhouse and start counting! 🐔🦆🦉🐦

  • Staying in Cole Farmhouse was truly an extraordinary experience!

    Testimonials

    “We explored the history of Providence during the day, and then came back to a part of that history every night.”

    This review truly touched us: “We explored the history of Providence during the day, and then came back to a part of that history every night.” … “All of the touches around the house – the wall hangings, maps, needlepoint, etc- added to the historic aesthetic and gave us the opportunity to reflect on the privilege of staying in such a location” This perfectly captures what we hope every guest experiences at Cole Farmhouse.

    Built in 1731, this home has welcomed visitors for nearly 300 years—from George Washington in 1790 to travelers from around the world today.

    To our wonderful guests: thank you for sharing your stories, kindness, and memories.
    Reading your notes is one of our favorite parts of hosting.

    Date 7/10/2026 Dear Ronnie-Staying at the Cole Farmhouse during my visit to Providence was truly an extraordinary experience! We explored the history of Providence during the day, and then came back to part if that history every night. All of the touches around the house - the wall hangings, maps, needlepoint, etc- added to the historic aesthetic and gave us the opportunity to reflect on the privilege of staying in such a location Your hospitality and kindness throughout our stay brought warmth & joy to our visit! Thank you for everything! Best wishes, P.S. I enjoyed all of the chicken-themed (and bird-themed!) decor! I crocheted you a chicken as an expression of gratitude to leave a part of us behind! Lucia! I really liked me and Francesca's room. Ronnie, Thank your live for welcoming us into your nice home. I really liked all the chicken decorations. (and the ducks) -Lorenzo I really Like are room. Francesca our Thanks again, Ronnie, for keeping such wonderful home and welcoming our family, into it. I had an awesome time here! -Julius
  • The Case of the Missing Hen… 🥚

    The Missing Hen

    “Turns out she wasn’t causing a fuss… she was just hiding eggs from the rest of us!”

    One morning, one of our Rhode Island Reds vanished.

    Our guests joined the mystery.

    Had she escaped? Wandered off? Started a new life?

    Two days later… she was found happily tucked behind a tree.

    The culprit?
    🥚 Fifteen hidden eggs, and a very broody hen 🐔

    Moments like these are often the memories that our guests take home.

    Thank you to Summer, Zoe, Monic, and Edward for the MOST BEAUTIFUL note that now has a permanent place in our guestbook. 🌈❤️

    Cannot wait to host you again!

    Date: August 3, 2026 The Missing Hen Each morning Ronnie brought fresh eggs our way, a perfect start to every day. But one little chicken disappeared from view, "She must have escaped!"—that's what we knew. For two long days we looked around, until behind a tree she finally was found. She wasn't lost or on the run, she'd found herself a nesting spot in the sun. Not one, not five, not ten to be seen—she was proudly guarding fifteen! Turns out she wasn't causing a fuss... she was just hiding eggs from the rest of us! Thanks, Ronnie, for another wonderful stay. We can't wait to come back!
  • A Working Farm… Right in the Heart of Providence. 🌾🏡

    Long before Providence had cars, colleges, or coffee shops, Cole Farm was already shaping Rhode Island history.

    It’s hard to imagine today, but for generations Cole Farm was a thriving working farm within the city limits of Providence, Rhode Island.

    Built in 1731, Cole Farm grew into more than 100 acres of farmland, producing dairy, raising champion horses, operating a stone quarry, and serving the community for nearly two centuries.

    Today, this remarkable property has entered its newest chapter—welcoming guests from around the world while preserving the history that makes it so special.

    From pioneer farm to premier stay, nearly 300 years of history are still alive at Cole Farmhouse.

    Take a journey through nearly three centuries of Cole Farm’s remarkable story:
    https://usa1731.com/history/

  • Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

    As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, Cole Farmhouse has a little friendly bragging right…Built in 1731, we’re actually 45 years older than the country. 😄Our walls have been standing since colonial times, witnessed centuries of history, and even welcomed George Washington during his 1790 visit to Rhode Island.Nearly 300 years later, we’re still doing what we’ve always done—welcoming guests from around the world (with much better Wi-Fi than we had in the 1700s 😉). Wishing everyone a safe, joyful Fourth of July filled with family, fireworks, and unforgettable memories. ❤️🤍💙

  • Providence is lighting up for a special night 🔥⚽

    On Monday, June 22, WaterFire’s Basin Lighting welcomes the Ghana and England World Cup teams—an unforgettable blend of global sport and local tradition as the fires glow across the river.

    👉 Plan your visit: https://waterfire.org/events/monday-june-22-basin-lighting/

  • ⚽ World Cup 2026 is almost here!

    Coming to Boston Stadium in Foxborough? stay in one of New England’s oldest homes—just a short drive from the action.

    🐎 In 1731, the Cole Farmhouse welcomed travelers arriving by horse and carriage.
    In 2026, we’re welcoming World Cup fans from around the globe.

    🏡 Built in 1731
    🚗 Easy access to World Cup matches
    🌳 Peaceful New England setting
    ✨ 4.99 stars Airbnb rating
    🔗 http://www.USA1731.com

    #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #HistoricNewEngland #Airbnb #Foxborough #GilletteStadium

    World Cup 2026 is almost here! Coming to Boston Stadium in Foxborough? stay in one of New England's oldest homes—just a short drive from the action. In 1731, the Cole Farmhouse welcomed travelers arriving by horse and carriage. In 2026, we're welcoming World Cup fans from around the globe

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