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Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views

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Porch with Rockers and Outdoor Shower. Balconies with Table and Chairs.
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Living Room Views
Second Floor King
Second Floor King

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Shoreham, RI
  • Ballard's Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet

First Floor Master Bath bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Master Bath bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views

This new home is located in the heart of the downtown historic district on Block Island, RI. It was constructed in 2020, has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and is steps away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and the beach. Spectacular ocean views from first and second floor porches, two outdoor showers, and central heat and air conditioning.

The owner runs a construction business out of the adjacent lot and is respectful of the fact that there are renters next door. There is no actual construction going on, but there are trucks coming in and out as well as the loading and unloading of materials and heavy equipment.

We rent weekly in the summer with shorter stays available in the off season.

During the Summer Season: Check In and Check Out on Saturday Only.

Check In: 4 pm
Check Out: 11 am

Bedroom 1: First Floor King with Private Bath and Shared Porch

Bedroom 2: Second Floor King with Private Bath and Private Balcony

Bedroom 3: Second Floor Queen with Shared Bath and Private Balcony

Bedroom 4: Second Floor Two Twins with Shared Bath

Basement: One Full Size Bed with Full Bath

The first floor living area is a spacious open kitchen/living room. This bright and airy home has plenty of natural light and was decorated in beach cottage style. Ocean views can be found from virtually every room in the house. The inviting living room has a seat for everyone with a full couch, a love seat, and an over sized chair. The living room also has a 50" flat screen smart TV with Netflix capability. The living room opens up to a spacious front porch with views of Harbor Pond and Crescent Beach to Jerry’s Point.

The first floor master suite has a king bed and its own private bath with a tiled shower and a large, marble top vanity. The bedroom has its own access to a shared porch with amazing ocean views.

The second floor king bedroom has its own private bath with tiled shower and large, stone top vanity. This room has sliding doors opening up to it's own private balcony with ocean views.

The second floor queen also has it's own private balcony. This bedroom shares a bath, with a shower/bathtub combo, with the adjacent second floor bedroom.

The second floor twin room is a spacious room with two twin beds that shares a bath with the second floor queen.

The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a quartz counter top, dishwasher, a large island, and plenty of cabinet space. The kitchen comes equipped with pots and pans, dishware, silverware, and common spices. The large, counter height, dining table can accommodate 8 guests comfortably.

The basement provides a second living area with a TV, full sized bed, full bathroom, and a small kitchenette.

Your vacation home comes with all bed linens, bath towels, beach chairs, and beach towels.

The close proximity to many island attractions gives you the option to leave your car at home or bring you car, park it, and relax...

Block Island Grocery: 50 ft
Yellow Kittens and Winfield's Restaurant: 400 ft
The National Hotel: 0.2 miles
Block Island Ferry: 0.4 miles
Fred Benson Town Beach: 0.7 miles
The Spring House Hotel: 0.8 miles
Payne's Dock and Mahogany Shoals: 0.9 miles
The Oar and the New Harbor Boat Basin: 1 mile
Block Island State Airport: 1.2 miles
Southeast Light House: 1.8 miles
Mohegan Bluffs: 2.1 miles



Property manager

Melanie Reeves
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RE.00220-STR , 10/19/2025, RE.00220-STR

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Southeast Light House and Lewis-Dickens Farm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge and Nathan Mott Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Coast Guard Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Payne’s Dock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Downtown-New Construction-Walk to the Beach-Central Air-Ocean Views located?

This family-friendly Block Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Block Island Historical Society Museum and Clayhead Nature Trail. Surf Beach and Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding space and location!
We had a wonderful stay, if I could give 100 stars I would. Excellent location, close to town and shops — yet absolutely quiet when we wanted to retreat and relax. Excellent layout. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful BI Weekend
We had a wonderful family event weekend at Melanie's BI home. The home is an amazing beach home and was just perfect for the weekend. Melanie was so easy to work with and super helpful as we navigated some ferry cancellations, etc. Looking forward to being able to rent this BI home in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ames m l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Great location as we could walk to town shopping and grocery store. Captain Nicks had a great band and we could walk home safely. Some extended family who stopped by to see the house are considering it for their summer rental
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deedra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Gathering
Wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
For our stay there were 9 girls. Melanie the host was super attentive and always responds quickly. This home was so clean and exactly what you see in the photos! It’s right in town making it easy to walk to the beach, grocery store, or restaurant. The views from the first floor porch and second floor balconies were gorgeous. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location, great host!
Always love our stay at our family home away from home. Lovely, spacious and well-appointed house that’s close to town but away from the noise. See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Staying at this property is always wonderful. The house is clean and comes with a wide variety of amenities (chairs, towels (shower and beach), clamming rakes, corn hole, etc). Location is perfect for walking downtown and eating out without having to drive. 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Block Island Stay!
This is a beautiful house in the most perfect location - steps from Old Harbor and the beach and with plenty to do, see, eat in the neighborhood. The house is bigger than the pictures do it justice, and there’s an awesome downstairs with bedroom, TV, couch, kitchen and playroom/games. If you want a gorgeous house with amazing ocean views and steps to the best restaurants and bars, then this is the place to stay! We can’t wait to be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
We had a wonderful long weekend stay! The house was beautifully appointed for our large group. The host was very responsive during our stay. And the location was the best part! There are ocean views from the front porch, where we spent most of our time! Would absolutely recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing all around!
This is our third year staying at this incredible home and every year just becomes more amazing and memorable! We adore this home and Block Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
It was a beautiful house, perfectly located to sites, bars and restaurants. We brought three babies and it was a comfy and cozy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Location for Family Stay
The Reeves property is in an ideal location on the island. Close to the ferry, Crescent beach, and centralized restaurants. The beautifully appointed interior makes for a clean and spacious gathering space. The interior is only second to the views from the front porch. This relaxing inviting retreat is perfect for family to gather and have access to the best of Block Island. Melanie, the host, is attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend away
It was a beautiful house we enjoyed the house and the view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always an amazing stay!
This is our third year staying at the Reeves house. The house is great, and gets better every year. We really enjoyed the new basement, games, and extra space. Great addition to the house. Amazing convenience and excellent hosts! Cant wait to for our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Kittery

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful week!
This was our second stay at this property and hopefully not our last! The interior is open, bright and clean. Plenty of room for one or multiple families (and child safe for little ones!). The new downstairs in-law apartment was great for hanging out as a group and provides extra privacy for guests (it has a private entrance and direct access to the kitchen so it isn’t isolated from the main house). The location is perfect for walking to everything in town and to beach access points. There are construction vehicles in a neighboring lot but we hardly noticed them, very little truck activity or noise the entire week. Given the immediate proximity to several bars and the grocery store, it’s surprising that the property is still very peaceful and quiet, being set just enough back from the road up a hill. Dreaming about our wonderful Block Island summer stay in this house will get me through winter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location on the island!
This was our first trip to Block Island and we had the best time! The house was in the most convenient location with a quick walk to shopping, restaurants, grocery - anything we needed. The house was very clean and quiet. The basement was a bonus for the kids with basketball and an air hockey table. Communicating with Melanie was seamless and we'd love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House & Fantastic Location!
We stayed at Melanie’s house for Block Island Race week. We were racing in the regatta and had 9 people staying at the house - 3 couples and 3 singles. It was absolutely perfect! The basement area downstairs is much larger than we expected, you could fit some aero beds down there and has a little kitchenette with couches and TV. (Could be great if you have kids staying and want to give them their own space to hangout). The water views from the porch area were an unexpected surprise! We were a stone throw away from the grocery store, bagel store, bars and downtown. We loved the open concept, which was perfect when we were hanging out for breakfast, dinners or just hanging out. We’d definitely stay here again! Some tips, if you’re planning on cooking - bring dish sponges, Tupperware and a good wine opener. Also, bring laundry detergent/dryer sheets. We also had an extra large RTIC cooler that we kept beverages in (beer and water/seltzers), so you don’t have people constantly opening up the refrigerator and easier to grab. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best on The Block!
Extraordinarily beautiful home, practically brand new. Amenities are perfect and the views are breath taking. Close to Old Harbor and restaurants. Kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms are absolutely perfect. Highly recommend for in season or off season stays! Six Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
This is our second time staying at this beautiful home and the experience is a highlight of our entire year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Get Away
Wonderful home in great shape, walkable to shops and town. The owner was very communicative and helpful. Would love to return again. Thank you Melanie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
We really enjoyed our stay at Melanie’s house on Block Island. The house was in the heart of downtown and close to all the shops and restaurants. It sits up high so the views were absolutely breathtaking. The house is modern and has all the amenities you need. Melanie was extremely responsive and provided detailed information about the property. It was a five star trip and we hope to return next fall. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with everything you need
We had a great stay at the Reeves house. The property was walkable to everywhere and downtown was less than 10 minutes. The house has very spacious the rooms and bathrooms are large and comfortable. They supply everything you need including the linens and beach towels which was a huge plus! The kitchen is fully stocked and open to the whole house. The porches and balcony’s were lovely to enjoy. Melanie was also very attentive to all messages and questions and a wonderful host. We had no complaints and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L., Charlestown, Rhode Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
As a premier host on VRBO myself for a summer rental I own I can tell you this was a great experience all the way around. Our host Melanie always replied to any questions immediately. The house was clean, newer and well equipped. The location is a 10 if you want to be in walking distance to the grocery store, liquor store and endless bars and restaurants. Highly recommend this rental. Look forward to renting again next season.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace N., Branford, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best block island house!
This was my second year renting this house and the location did not disappoint. It is everything you want and need from a block island rental. Beautiful views, clean, new house all walking distance to town! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Kittery

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect BI Vacation!
Everything about this house is perfect. The grocery store and about ten restaurants are right out your front door. Easy walk to the beach and the rest of downtown. The house is spacious, clean, open and airy with wonderful views. Very quiet for being right in town too! We traveled with two toddlers and the house was appropriate/safe for them (a trouble with other houses we’ve rented in the past), with room to play inside and outside. This house could easily fit two families, if needed. We would be lucky to have the chance to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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