This is difficult to write -because I don't want to tip other boat owners off to this amazing…read morelittle marina! However, Mike is fastidious and this Brewer shows it off: clean bathrooms, well groomed landscaping, nice pool - and well-maintained non-skanky slips. Cove Haven is one of about 20 yacht yards under the Brewer brand from ME down through NY. Being a member at a Brewer marina there are some perks: a few nights for 'free' at other Brewers, discounted gas... What really makes Cove Haven is the people though - great management, friendly fellow Sperry-clad boat owners, and an overall calm that can only be achieved on the water.

We reserved transient dock space over a holiday weekend. While the marina was very busy and we…read moreweren't regular members at this marina, we were amazed at how well we were treated. Kenny, that works at the dock was great. Really helpful and ALWAYS happy! The slip was very easy to get in and out of, with a lot of space in between the docks. Also like that the docks were well lit, and there always seemed to be people around. The shower area was immaculate and the pool was an added bonus. We will use this marina again.

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

The boat was on time and very comfortable. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing private cruise. It…read morewas interesting how different the shoreline looks from the water. Mary B

From the owner: We offer quiet-water cruises on upper Narragansett Bay on the classic 1928 motor cruiser ANNA MARY,…read moreincluding sunset cruises, for up to 6 passengers.

Friendly non-corporate boatyard. Excellent alternative to Safe Harbor type yards with helpful…read morestaff, informal vibe and focus on helping the boat owner to do as much maintenance themselves as desired but with excellent mechanics too. A real boatyard rather than marina.

I have been a customer of Bullock Cove Marine for 6 years. I have stored my sailboat there every…read morewinter for the last 5 years. I have also had them work on several projects on my boat and always had great results with competitive prices.

The trails were a little too muddy and overgrown for me to fully explore them, but what I did do…read moreoffered some views and a quiet escape. Even had a couple deer dart in front of me on the trail.

Veterans Memorial Park is a picturesque, hidden gem, surprisingly located... in the middle of…read moreBarrington (funny for such a seemingly secluded locale). You can access the park via a dirt road, just off of West Street, next to the YMCA. Park at the YMCA or drive down the dirt road a bit to park inside. It is an easy jump skip from the East Bay Bike Path as well for those using a bipedal method of transportation. The trails are not extensive, only about 2.5 miles in total if you traverse all of the loops, but the views of Brickyard Pond are worth it. The 84-acre body of water sits on 230 acres of land, named for its history as a site of the brick-making industry in the area up until the 1940's. Due to hazardous structures in the water, swimming is not allowed. Fishing is allowed only certain times of the year since the pond is home to some herring spawning grounds. There is a boat launch as well as several points of access to the water for kayaking. Two trails, the Red and Green, make their way along the shore of the pond and into the forested acreage of the park. Summersweet plants flower everywhere along the trails, filling the air with their pleasant aroma. For the most part I stayed on trail but there were a number of unmarked routes leading who-knows-where. I explored some of these but didn't stray too far. The trails were well-marked with their colored blazes and arrow signs but with so many trails breaking off from the main loops, it was easy to get turned around. Well-kept, there were several bridges and walkways built into the path to skip over lazy moving streams and marshy areas. From their maps, it appears that several more trails looping around the pond are in the works, connecting the park to the bike patch directly. It will be wonderful once development is complete. Near the boat launch is a peaceful clearing with tables and park benches. A great place for a picnic or to simply kick back and soak up the outdoors. A nice find in downtown Barrington. As a side note: there was a surprising amount of litter in the parking lot inside the grounds... the trails were clean but some of the areas with grills and benches were visited by litter bugs and party animals. Trash, broken glass... dropped it down to 4-stars for me despite my enjoyable experience in the rest of the park.

My adult-age sons and I just recently completed the ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising class at the…read moreschool. It was a really great experience. The class had just the right mix of some classroom and theory instruction along with a majority of our time spent on the water. I appreciate how much we repeatedly practiced the important and practical skills needed to operate a sailboat under power, including docking, standing turns, fueling, and more. We were also fortunate that our instructor, Captain Dave Pelkey, was in possession of vast sailing knowledge and experience, which he shared often, explaining the reasons behind everything we were doing, not only how to do it. I recommend the school to anyone seeking to increase their sailing knowledge and to get an ASA certification.

From the owner: Perfecting the sailing charter experience. We help you find the right boat and map out an…read moreunforgettable trip. Find Your Perfect Boat: We always have new and unique boats becoming available, including Catamarans, which are hard to find in New England. Map Out An Unforgettable Trip: Start out from a protected cove in Narragansett Bay with every amenity you will need before your trip available. Set sail through Narragansett Bay or head up to Martha's Vineyard. The beauty of the Atlantic and historic New England is special from a sailboat! Reserve Your Boat and Get Ready: It's our job to make sure you have a wonderful experience, from start to end. The boat will be in an individual slip to make loading quick and easy. Our staff will help everyone get comfortable with the boat. All boats are impeccably maintained so they are always ready to set sail when you are. Contact us or book online today.

I'm a runner and love that an entrance to the Rhode Island Bike Path is located here at Police Cove…read morePark. I've run here in the summer and winter so far, and both drastically different seasons still made the run fun. It's easy to park here, and find a place to walk or run in either direction. The bike path is beautiful, and can get busy, but it's still a great spot for getting some outside time.

The Splash pad is great for the under 10 crowd with benches for the parents. Has never been…read morecrowded when we were there with plenty of parking

It was my friend's birthday and the plan was to grab breakfast at Black Pear and then drive down to…read morego crab fishing at Barrington River by Walker's Farm. However, when we saw the kayaks, we decided to live spontaneously. I've always wanted to paddle board and the weather conditions were perfect. The guy at the tent was very kind, had us fill out waivers, and within 5 minutes we were on the water. They do require and provide life jackets. I thought it was deep water, but when we were in the middle of the river, I stuck my paddle in the water and realized I was only about 3 feet above land; I laughed. In the 2 hours, we made our way to the end of the hundred acre cove and back (they only allow you to stay on the left side of the bridge). It was nice to see the marsh lands, the houses, and the birds. It was $30 for 2 hours per person, which I thought was standard. I would recommend for a first time paddle boarder or kayaker since the waters are calm, and the scenery is nice.

A good spot for a leisurely stroll on the water. Friendly people, and a nice selection. First…read moretimer, but I'd go back.

Shout out to Kirk and Forrest!!! You two are fantastic guides - so knowledgeable and entertaining!…read more I'll definitely be recommending your tours to everyone I know! Thanks again for such a memorable birthday !!

The staff are so friendly! We were unfortunately running a couple minutes late, but they called us,…read moreprovided directions, and waited for us to start the boat tour. That was so kind of them! Also the shop where you check in was really cute and the ice cream was so tasty. I am glad that we booked this experience for our time in Providence!

Reasonable kayak rentals out of a slightly-dusty marine shop…read more This place isn't on the water --- kayak rentals involve a guy with a pickup driving your kayak to the shore, with you following. At the end of your adventure (about 10 minutes before you're done), call the shop from your cell phone and the guy will bring the pickup back to collect the kayak. This whole system worked better than I expected. I got a single kayak --- a quite reasonable Perception Swifty 9.5 sit-inside in good repair. The basic aluminum-and-plastic paddle was nothing special, but in reasonable repair. They also do tandem kayaks, small motorboats, and very small sailboats (Sunfish). The marine shop is a little dusty, and looks to do lots of outboard motor repairs.

Great value for boat rental. We rented a 19 foot boat for a full day on the weekend for $350. Boat…read morewas about 15 years old so nothing fancy (no AC outlet or radio), but boat itself was in good shape, functioned well and we had a fantastic day in the harbor. Note to boat renters: the shop does not use credit cards except for boat rentals, and required a $2000 authorization that it appears they ran through an old computer in the back office, so we initially had issues with finding a credit card that their system would not decline. Just be aware that this can take a significant amount of time even if your credit cards have never had issues previously, and they don't take AmEx. As mentioned in the previous post, the rental shop itself was not on the water, but was an easy 5 minute drive with the shop bringing the boat on a trailer and then picking it up at the end of the day with a stop by the gas station on the way back to the shop to top if off that the customer pays (very economical, only went through 12 gallons of gas). The shop requires that someone in party is an experienced boater and they take you out on 5 minute test drive before letting you go. Even though we were never in shallow water and convinced we didn't run into or over anything, there were some dings in the propellor noted at the end of our trip. Steve verified that that they could have been there prior to our trip, and was honest in not charging us for them. If you are fine with a more social (we got to know Steve quite well) while not the most streamlined renting experience, then good bargain!