Inside Taylor Swift’s iconic $17M Rhode Island vacation home

Taylor Swift bought an 11,000-square-foot estate in Rhode Island back in 2013 for a whopping $17.75 million — which she reportedly paid for in cash.

The eight-bedroom property, known as High Watch or Holiday House, was built on the highest point in Watch Hill and boasts over 700 feet of private beachfront.

The home, which has eight fireplaces and 10 bathrooms, sits on 5.23 acres and features a sprawling back patio with a massive pool.

Taylor Swift's iconic $17M Rhode Island vacation home
Step inside Taylor Swift’s saltbox house on the coast.TheImageDirect.com
Taylor Swift and friends on the grass at her Rhode Island home.
Taylor Swift purchased her Rhode Island home in 2013.taylorswift/Instagram
Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.
She famously hosted all of her Fourth of July parties — dubbed Taymerica — at the estate.taylorswift/Instagram

Before Swift got keys to the mega mansion, the home, built in 1929, was famously owned by oil heiress Rebekah Harkness for more than 30 years.

Although Swift never got the chance to meet the socialite, Harkness still made an impact on the singer-songwriter, who wrote “The Last Great American Dynasty” about her wild lifestyle.

In fact, Swift seemingly took some cues from Harkness — who was known to throw Gatsby-esque parties — and carried on her legacy by making the hilltop home the place to be every Fourth of July.

Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.
The traditional-style home has eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.abigail_lauren/Instagram
Taylor Swift with Tom Hiddleston, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
The home boasts high ceilings and is great for entertaining.BRIT LAMANNA/INSTAGRAM
Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.
It is decorated in neutral tones, with tan walls and brown and white furniture.taylorswift/Instagram

Although the private pop star, 34, hasn’t shared many images of the vacation property herself, several of her A-list pals have given glimpses inside the home while uploading images from the lavish bash — known as Taymerica — to their social media over the years.

Back in 2015, several of her famous friends — including Gigi Hadid, Joe Jonas and Martha Hunt — shared photos from the fun-filled weekend to their Instagrams.

Hadid shared a picture of herself playing on a make-shift volleyball court in Swift’s backyard and another photo of the three girls posing on a spiral staircase.

Gigi Hadid at Taylor Swifts Rhode Island home.
Sitting on over 5 acres, the home is complete with a massive pool.gigihadid/Instagram
Taylor Swift grilling at her Rhode Island home.
The patio looks out at the private 700 foot beachfont.calvinharris/Instagram
Joe and Nick Jonas at Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home.
Several of her A-list friends have posted pictures from inside the property.JoeJonas/Instagram

The threesome, who donned matching red-white-and-blue onesies, were all smiles as they lounged against the white rod iron railing.

Meanwhile, Martha also posted several snaps of the home’s exterior, showing the tiled patio with white lounge chairs as well as the pool area — which was decked out with inflatable toys and a slide.

Jonas, for his part, posted a photo of he and brother Nick Jonas putting Swift’s bar to good use.

Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.
Swift seemingly kept a lot of character from the original house.taylorswift/Instagram
Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.
Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home.taylorswift/Instagram
Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Martha Hunt at her house.
Swift rarely shares photos from inside the home herself.gigihadid/Instagram

The area had a vintage feel to it, with a built-in cabinet decorated with lots of small knick knacks — including a large “T” sign — as well as several bottles of various alcohols.

But America’s birthday isn’t the only time celebs flock to Holiday House for a celebration; In August 2024, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes were spotted hanging out at the New England manse with the Grammy winner for a star-studded pool party.

Bradley Cooper and Hadid, as well as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds — who were photographed sharing a smooch on the property — also attended the bash, which was likely in celebration of Lively’s 37th birthday.

gigi hadid at taylor swift rhode island house
Gigi Hadid was spotted on one of the home’s balconies during a star-studded weekend celebration in August 2024.TheImageDirect.com
kylie kelce and ryan reynolds at taylor swift rhode island house
Ryan Reynolds (pictured with Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law, Kylie) also attended the party with wife Blake Lively. Bradley Cooper and Patrick Mahomes were also there.TheImageDirect.com

Several other friends of the super star have also shared photos inside the home’s white kitchen.

The cooking area boasts white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a gray marble countertop.

Swift, of course, also seemingly has a music studio in the home which gets good use when entertaining.

Taylor Swift and her friends inside her Rhode Island home's kitchen.
The white kitchen is perfect for entertaining.taylorswift/Instagram
Gigi Hadid inside Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home's kitchen.
The kitchen countertops are gray.joejonas/Instagram
Taylor Swift and friends at her Rhode Island home
The Grammy winner decorated the home with black-and-white photos of her with friends and family.taylorswift/Instagram

Meanwhile, the living space boasts high ceilings and seems to be decorated in neutral tones, with white furniture, tan walls, oak hardwood floors and white crown molding.

Some of the walls are adorned with vintage sconces, omitting a dim, yellow light into the romantic space.

Although the “Anti-Hero” singer took a break from hosting the star-studded party for a few years, she held a smaller gathering this past Fourth of July alongside BFFs Selena Gomez and the Haim sisters.

Swift shared a few snaps from the low-key party online, showing the kitchen as well as some her choices in art for the home.

Taylor Swift and friends outside her Rhode Island house.
The patio has several seating areas as well as a fire pit.RUBY ROSE/INSTAGRAM
Taylor Swift singing with her friend Abigail.
She even has a recording set-up in one part of the home.abigail_lauren/Instagram
Martha Hunt IG post of Taylor Swift's Rhode Island Home
Her pool house is seemingly filled with inflatable toys.marthahunt/Instagram

Rather than lavish paintings, Swift opted for black-and-white photos of her friends and family — which seemingly line one of her hallway walls.

Despite having such a luxurious hideaway, Swift typically resides at her $50 million New York City compound — leaving the Rhode Island House at the dispense of her friends.133

In fact, the 14-time Grammy winner reportedly offered up her saltbox house on the coast to Hadid and Bradley Cooper during the early stages of their romance last year.

However, the pricey pad is just one fraction of Swift’s over $80 million real estate portfolio.