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Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Island Jewel Cottage
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ballard's Beach
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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New Shoreham, RI
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath

Historic Block Island cottage, close to town. You will enjoy the recent upgrades throughout.. The 3 bedrooms boast new beds, linens. 1.5 baths includes towel sets. Beach Towels not provided. Please bring your own with you. Living room with comfy sofas has Direct TV and internet. Dining and kitchen. are well stocked. The adjoining outdoor deck with dining table with umbrella, gas grill. There is a large yard for lots of outdoor fun.
Block Island STR- 25407. RI - RE-06808
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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
Owner does not allow pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in driveway area. Dispose butts

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Due to no laundry facilities, we no longer provide Beach Towels. Please bring your own or extra towels for your use.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rental Contract Required. Look for contract via email, sign and return within 72 hours. Booking not secure without signed contract.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RE.06808-STR, 12/29/2025
Property # 2123554
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. 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. Abrams Animal Farm and Sacred Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

  • Nichols Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beachead - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Jewel, pristine historic cottage, close to Old Harbor, 3 bed/1.5 bath located?

Located in the heart of Block Island, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Nichols Park, Ballard's Beach, and Old Harbor. Abrams Animal Farm and Block Island Historical Society Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was so cute! Everything was immaculate, the kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and the location was perfect. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2026
Hi Kelly, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at "Island Jewel". Thank you for your great review. We hope you will be back for a little longer next time to enjoy all the beauty of the Island. Thank you, Suzann Walsh, Walsh Realty Group
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location - beautiful house!

We loved our stay at the Island Jewel. It was a perfect location for us during our family gathering. We loved the house, decor and little touches. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

The Island Jewel is perfectly located and is close to everything! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Block Island Weekend

Such a great spot! The house is in an awesome location downtown and it is so cozy and nautical :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We hope you will return to Island Jewel. Suzann Walsh, Broker
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend with friends at this house! It was clean, well-stocked with everything we needed, and just a short walk to town. The space was comfortable and perfect for relaxing and catching up. Highly recommend for a getaway with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect.

Such an amazing place to stay! A beautiful property. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Hi Allie, Thank you for taking the time to review. We are always happy to hear from our renters and their experiences at Island Jewel. The owner is very particular and wants everyone who stays there have a great time. Please consider a return trip sometime in the future. Best regads, Suzann Walsh Walsh Realty Group
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June Block Island trip

Overall, the Island Jewel was a very nice property with an unbeatable location. The outdoor shower was a great plus, especially after a long beach day. A very cozy space which was greatly enjoyed by the whole family and also very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The island jewel is just that! The house is within walking distance to the ferry, beach, shops and restaurants. We had bikes and borrowed a bike at the house to explore other parts of the island. The house itself was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful home!

We loved our week at the Island Jewel! The house was clean, well-decorated, and very comfortable. The location is perfect being very close to Old Harbor. Having beach chairs, linens and towels provided was an added bonus. Great communication throughout the stay. I would surely recommend to others and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage near the heart of downtown

We stayed at Island Jewel last week and had a wonderful time. The house is so well kept and there were numerous amenities that made our stay easy and fun - we loved the bikes in the shed and the grill on the back deck. It was easy to get out to the beaches and also to see a movie or have dinner out in town. Highly recommended for a great stay on Block Island!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Island Jewel! Beautiful house, right in town, 1 block walk to everything yet private and peaceful. Can’t say enough great things, highly recommend to anyone who wants to be close to town but wants peace and quiet on a cute designer home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Block Island Jewel

We spent 10 wonderful days at this beautiful home! The location could not have been better. It was immaculate, and all amenities were new. The decor was so charming, we felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a great stay on Block Island :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Rental

Vey clean and comfortable home. Everything worked perfectly. Furthermore, the landlord allowed us to stay longer at a reduced rate when stormy weather shut down all ferry service from the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you Joe for your review. It does not happen very often that the ferry does not run for 4 full days. So happy we were able to let you stay. Hope to see you again. Suzann Walsh Walsh Realty Group
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Block Island

Convenient location Good for 4 adults Clean, updated Could remove some of decorator pillows for upgrade of sleeping pillows, add toilet paper holder 1st flr, mini bar of soap for bathrooms Overall v. Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island jewel

We have been staying on block for 10 years, with the past three renting a house and have never been disappointed. This was by far the best home we rented. We hope that the new owners will continue to rent it out and if so will definitely be back next year. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

more than expected

The Island Jewel property was everything we had hoped for and even more. The kitchen was high end with everything you could ever need. There was plenty of room for comfort and the cottage was professionally decorated. It was just steps from downtown yet we never heard any noise. Will stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
I am so glad you loved our Jewel! I try my very best to make sure the house is well appointed and very clean for my guests. I love it there as well and it makes me very happy to know how much you enjoyed your stay! With Sincere Thanks Maureen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked the house location which was close to town center and walking distance to any restaurants or shops. Also not too far from the main beach. Beds and bed linens were very nice. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Furniture and decor had a nice beach theme. Large dining table, kitchen island with stools and two couches offers plenty of options for hanging out. Outdoor shower was convenient since there’s only one full bath. It’s close to the back deck and fully enclosed.We would vacation at the house again. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at the Island Jewel. The location was great as it was a very easy walk to the ferry and restaurants. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Jewel 😉

We couldn’t ask for a better location on Block! Suzann was very easy to communicate with and answered questions promptly. The home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the island jewel

We had a great stay at the island jewel and it came as advertised! Suzann was very easy to communicate with and work with. Location wise it was very easy to get to restaurants/downtown as well as launch for other adventures. Would definitely recommend block island and this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cute property!

This is a really lovely house, so nicely decorated, very clean and absolutely everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island jewel is really a gem

This property was well equipped with everything we needed. Situated right in old harbor gave us the ability to walk or bike to all our activities for the week. The house was clean and relaxing. We had such a wonderful week on Block Island. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Much better than the pictures

The pictures are great but when you arrive it’s much better. It’s a little tight, like a doll house but adorable and the location is so close to everything. I was alone only because my family could not get out because of weather. But I would stay there again in a heartbeat.❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing!

Suzann was a fabulous host! She was very thorough in keeping us informed about how to access things in the house. She was very responsive in answering our questions and she even let us keep our things outside before our ferry so we could explore a little more of this beautiful island! Truly a great experience. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Suzann Walsh,, Walsh Realty Group 401-487-2505

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Why they chose this property

This adorable Historic Cottage , previously know as Driftwood, has been recently updated by the new owners. New furnishings, beds, bedding, accessories, etc. Convenient to town but set back off the road for maximum privacy. Large yard for outdoor fun, deck with picnic area, & gas grill.

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