Business Details
7 Years
experience
Coastal Rhode Island Vacation Rentals
Sunrise Properties was founded in 2019 by a team with over 40 years of combined experience in Rhode Island property management. Our boutique approach prioritizes exceptional customer service, leveraging modern technology to streamline rental bookings while maintaining personalized concierge support. We specialize in connecting property owners with quality tenants across coastal Rhode Island through vacation, student, winter, and annual rentals.Our team's deep local expertise ensures properties are well-maintained and rented to reliable tenants, while guests enjoy curated stays in premier beachfront and coastal accommodations. We offer integrated services for investors, including property sales and management, tailored to maximize returns in South County's dynamic real estate market.
Services
Vacation Rentals
Student Rentals
Yearly Rentals
Property Management
Investment Sales
Summer Rentals
Winter Rentals
Beachfront Properties
Short-Term Rentals
Rental Booking Services
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in Rhode Island property management
- Our boutique service provides personalized concierge support for renters and owners
- We implement modern booking technology with instant reservation capabilities
- Our team maintains rigorous rental standards for property protection and tenant quality
- We offer integrated investment solutions including property sales and management
Services
Vacation Rentals
We curate premium vacation rental experiences in coastal Rhode Island. Our inventory includes beachfront properties, cottages, and luxury homes available for weekly or seasonal bookings. Our team ensures properties meet strict quality standards while providing guests with concierge-level support throughout their stay.
Property Management
Our comprehensive management services protect property investments through maintenance coordination, tenant screening, and revenue optimization. We handle all aspects from marketing to contract administration while maintaining open communication with owners about property status and performance metrics.
Student Rentals
We specialize in connecting university students with quality housing near Rhode Island campuses. Our inventory includes fully furnished properties with lease terms matching academic calendars, supported by streamlined application processes and landlord communication services.
Investment Sales
Our brokerage services help investors buy and sell coastal Rhode Island properties. We provide market analysis, pricing strategy, and transaction management tailored to vacation home investors seeking to expand or liquidate their real estate portfolios in South County markets.
Rental Booking Services
We offer instant online booking capabilities through integrated platforms while maintaining personal assistance for complex reservations. Our system provides real-time availability checks, secure payment processing, and confirmation communication to ensure stress-free rental arrangements for both owners and guests.
People
Kathy Schmitt
Broker
As broker of Sunrise Properties, Kathy Schmitt oversees all real estate operations with 20+ years of Rhode Island industry experience guiding strategic decisions and quality control standards.
Kim Churas
Property Manager
With 18 years in real estate, Kim Churas established Sunrise's rental department using her accounting background to develop financial systems ensuring property owners' investment protection and profitability.
Kara Churas
Rental Coordinator
Kara Churas manages client relations with 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in matching renters with appropriate properties while maintaining communication between tenants and owners.
Heather Kelley
Operations Manager
Heather Kelley oversees daily operations with 12 years of institutional knowledge, implementing efficiency improvements that reduced vacancy rates by 25% through enhanced marketing and tenant screening processes.
Laurie Lineman
Administrative Director
Laurie Lineman brings four decades of property management expertise, streamlining administrative workflows to ensure compliance with Rhode Island rental regulations while maintaining 98% client retention rates.
Questions
What types of rentals do you offer in Rhode Island?
We offer vacation rentals, student housing, winter rentals, and annual leases across coastal Rhode Island communities including Narragansett, Scarborough, and Jamestown.
How can property owners list with your management service?
Contact our office directly at 401.515.7700 to schedule a consultation where we'll assess your property and create a customized management plan with competitive pricing.
Do you offer online booking for vacation rentals?
Yes, our website features instant booking capabilities for most properties, with dedicated support staff available for complex reservations or special requests.
What areas do you cover for student housing?
We specialize in university-adjacent properties near URI Bay Campus and other academic institutions, offering fully furnished accommodations with academic calendar lease terms.
How do you ensure property maintenance quality?
We maintain a network of pre-vetted contractors and perform regular inspections while providing owners with detailed maintenance reports and cost tracking.
Can you help investors purchase rental properties?
Our brokerage team provides investment analysis, market comparisons, and transaction support to help investors acquire income-producing properties in coastal Rhode Island markets.
Reviews (5)
Jason Lirio
Mar 26, 2021
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We were looking for a seaside staycation and Sunrise delivered! The pictures on the website left no surprises as to what we were getting, the place was exactly what we were expecting. The keyless entry was a huge bonus as it made checking-in very convenient and socially distant. The property was very clean and in a great location. Heather was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area, and super responsive to our questions as they came up. Highly recommend.
Elizabeth Mullen Matteson
Feb 08, 2021
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Kara and Kim at Sunrise RI Beach rental agency were so helpful. They asked questions to find out the type of waterfront rental we were looking for (beach view, modest size, comfortable for kids) and had several options in Narragansett, Charlestown, RI. We selected a great place that suited us so well and we felt very comfortable with the way everything was handled and how clean the house was too. Very easy. Definitely recommended!!
John Barr
Feb 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Kim and Kara are a great team to work with. We have worked with them for many years. You can't go wrong them.
Kim and Kara are a great team to work with. We have worked with them for many years. You can't go wrong them.
V. Cowan
Dec 06, 2020
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Kim Churas and her team including her daughter Kara Churas and associate Heather Kelley are amazing! I have worked with them since 2009 when they were with a different real estate company and have continued since they started their own company, Sunrise Properties. Kim listens to what you're looking for in a rental. She considers your budget and taste. If any problems arise she has a solution. Being a native Rhode Islander and realtor for decades she knows the business. Sunrise properties is dependable, knowledgable and trustworthy. As a client who has rented in Narragansett for more than a decade
Ariana Greco
Oct 22, 2020
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Update: Kara reached out to me directly to provide some more clarity as to what happened with our rental situation. Kara was able to accept responsibility for the harsh nature in which we were initially met with when our reservation was changed last minute. We do understand that COVID put Sunrise in a difficult situation and while the manner in which the problem was initially dealt with was not positive, Kara did her best to try and make it up to us which we appreciate. The property in which we stayed was well-maintained and in a great location. Despite the issues, we did enjoy our stay in this
