Aerial of Lewis Farm: The Building is in the top left corner of the photo
Location: Block Island, Rhode Island, USA (Southwest Corner of Block Island, 1/2 Mi S of Cooneymus Rd)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
The Building at Lewis Farm is a cottage for two (one dog or cat is also welcome) on the Southwest corner of Block Island featuring privacy and set overlooking rolling pastures, stone walls, and spectacular ocean sunsets.
Lewis Farm dates from 1817. Farming ended in 1964 and the family has since been at the forefront of the island’s open space movement. Lewis Farm sits in the middle of 400 acres of open space. The farm consists of seven dwelling units; five are occupied by family. The Building at Lewis Farm is the most secluded of all the dwellings.
On Lewis Farm we herald the land. Our focus is the land and the outdoors. The accommodations are rustic but appropriately set in the middle of quiet, elegant views of meadows and ocean looking toward southwest ledge and Montauk. An island farmer grazes 20-30 head of cattle on 40 acres just to the west of the cottage. The west-facing deck is perfect for counting the cows, or the fishing boats.
The interior first floor has a full kitchen space with needed utensils and service, coffee pot and toaster; the remainder of the first floor is a sitting room with chairs, couch, and dining table. Sleeping with two twin beds and full bath are upstairs. Linens and towels are not provided. There is an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
There is telephone with local service and a radio but no TV. A clothes washer is available at one of the other dwellings.
Most of our clientele returns year after year for decades. New openings are rare. People who choose The Building at Lewis Farm thrive on its peace and quiet, the views, and the farm heritage. They entertain themselves with the island’s daytime outdoor activities, and evenings in town or spent quietly at home.
In 2009, we are FULLY BOOKED EXCEPT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th THRU FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd and MONDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 5th THRU MONDAY OCT 12TH.
For the 2010 season, the calendar will be updated in January 2010 after the returning clients have booked.
In the aerial photo, The Building at Lewis Farm is the small cottage in the top left corner.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. $1675/week, plus 1% affordable housing tax
High Season: Jun 20 - Sept 12
Reduced rates in early Jun and late Sep/Oct
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Block Island
The Building at Lewis Farm is not a vacation rental that we purchased. Lewis Farm is our heritage since 1817, and our home. The Building at Lewis Farm is a seasonal living space that has been rented for over 40 years
Property Photos
- Aerial of Lewis Farm: The Building is in the top left corner of the photo - Block Island, Rhode Island Vacation Cottage with an Ocean View
- Looking northwest across the fields from the Building deck - Block Island, Rhode Island Vacation Cottage with an Ocean View
- Looking west across the fields from The Building deck - Block Island, Rhode Island Vacation Cottage with an Ocean View
- The Building and deck looking from the northwest (our dog in the background)
- The Building interior looking south
- The Building Interior looking west
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #248044
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