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Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

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The Barn Schooner Point
Interior view East
Interior view West
A closer view of the barn
Another perfect sunset at Schooner Point.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4860 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Great Salt Pond
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

Please read the full description:

The Barn is an idyllic, peaceful escape from the summertime crowds in town. Located on the bluffs above Long Island Sound, it has a spectacular view of passing boats and sunsets from the large windows on the west side, and sweeping views of the Audubon property from the open hayloft doors on the east An outside stairway leads to the upper floor of the Barn, one large space with a king-size bed built up for views to the west and a queen-size bed at the other end. The bathroom with shower is a separate room with a window above the sink overlooking rolling fields and the sunrise. The kitchen area has granite counters and two sinks and is furnished with a small fridge, an electric two-burner cooker, coffee machine, toaster oven, etc. The ground floor of the Barn is used as a studio/sculpture gallery and as storage for vehicles in the winter… not used when guests are in residence.
The separate driveway to the Barn passes the owner's large vegetable and flower garden. There is a picnic table and charcoal grill, hammock and Adirondack chairs for relaxing in the sun. The property has a private path to the rocky beach, excellent for surf-casting, beach combing and picnics. Swimming is not recommended because of the difficulty in getting in and out of the water over the stones.
Suitable for a couple or a small family, the Barn at Schooner Point is romantic. A car is strongly recommended because it is at the end of a long dirt road, about 3 miles from the ferry, restaurants and swimming beaches.

The barn is not winterized so strong winds from the west and east can make it drafty inside. There is a vented kerosene heater which works well to heat the space. It is possible to be comfortable in the barn in November and December if it is not too windy or bitterly cold.

Property manager

Leslie Hartnett

Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Shoreham

Located in New Shoreham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lewis-Dickens Farm and Southeast Light House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clayhead Nature Trail and Old Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Block Island, RI

What's nearby

  • Coast Guard Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Black Rock Beach - 12 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 12 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Crescent Beach - 17 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Oar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Payne’s Dock - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Coast Guard Beach, Lewis-Dickens Farm and Rodman's Hollow. Nathan Mott Park and Black Rock Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great Stay

Perfect weekend location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

A View That Never Gets Old

This was our second time at the barn. The location is amazing. Leslie is a good communicator and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

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

Mother’s Day getaway

Loved it! Great views, tranquil, comfortable and cozy beds, hot showers. we will be back. Thank you, Leslie!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

The Barn

Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Extraordinary R&R

My husband and I just finished one the most relaxing stays in all of our travels. Even with 2/4 days of rain, the Barn was cozy, warm, and so peaceful. Short walks in the rain to a secluded rocky beach was just what we needed during the rainy days. When the sun came out the next day, a picnic on the same beach! Comfortable bed, extraordinary views, fast wifi, surrounded by art, and then beautiful hiking trails a short drive away made our visit to Block Island memorable in so many ways.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

E. David B.

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

The Barn - Block Island's Escape

Our stay at the Barn was everything we expected and more. The Barn is somewhat remotely located on the far side of the island away from the town and traffic. Our experience at the Barn included amazing sunsets and memorable sunrises, walks along the beach below the cliffs, hikes through Rodman's Hollow and easy access to some of Block Island's best restaurants. But perhaps the best experience of spending time at the Barn was hunkering down through a Nor'easter with gale force winds and driving rain.What a fantastic get-awayLeslie and Sean were fantastic hosts as we spent an extra night at the Barn when the Block Island Ferry was not sailing due to the Nor'easter.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Our stay on Schooner Point

We stayed a week for our honeymoon and loved it. The ocean views were magical and fantastic. We especially enjoyed the sea breeze and the quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Idyllic

Cozy, eclectic, & peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kay H.

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

Great weekend in BI!

Beautiful setting. Property was clean, comfortable, quiet. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois J.

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

Magical Escape

This property is truly magical. The property owners were very responsive and we could not have asked for a better view.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn R.

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

Views for a great price

Had a splendid time staying at the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location. Great stay.

My family and I had a great time at the barn - it was one of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann W.

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

Barn

Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Beautiful oceanfront view

This beautiful property is right on the ocean and it is very private and away from all of the busyness of town. We loved our time together and will definitely go back. The owners are absolutely lovely and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Paraíso

Achemos paraíso no Block Island!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Magical romantic spot with the most amazing sunsets!

The barn was absolutely beautiful, the location, the rustic eclectic interior and the views were to die for. My partner and I stayed for a week and although we love BI we loved coming back to our getaway to enjoy the spectacular ocean view and the skies filled with stars at night. I would highly recommend this stay and Leslie was a pleasure to work with on arrival time and just being welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle K.

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

Beautiful location!

We had a great two night stay (2 adults and 2 children). The views and location were beautiful. The barn was comfortable and perfect for the 4 of us for a couple nights on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Block Island Stay

The barn was a great experience for my wife and I, we had one of the best sunsets I have ever seen one of the nights. Would definitely suggest staying there, very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Honeymoon at the barn

The most beautiful, curated, secluded spot. Perfect for relaxing, recharging, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

Perfect Long Weekend

The Barn at Schooner Point is perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. The views are breathtaking and the property is serene. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

The Barn

Just love location our 2nd time here the views are incredible very relaxing and rustic our kind of place !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

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

Breathtaking!

My friends and I took at girls’ trip and stayed here. It was secluded, quiet, charming with a spectacular ocean view. We had our own beach and we had the most relaxing, amazing time. We looked for orbs, didn’t find any, but we got so much more from the trip that an orb would have just been the icing on the already delicious cake! The host was very responsive. What a wonderful rental this was!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Beautiful and unique property

The barn had everything we needed for a wonderful relaxing vacation. The views are like none other. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Philip S.

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

Perfect getaway.

Beautiful loft. Stunning view rocked to sleep by the southwest bell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

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

Romantic 3 Year Anniversary

My boyfriend and I stay in Block Island every year on our anniversary. We found this beautiful barn last year and knew we had to stay there this year. The property is absolutely breathtaking and the host are so sweet! We had our own private beach and enjoyed the sunsets on both nights. I will definitely be booking same time next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Hartnett

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We inherited this 10 acre property from my husband's parents who bought it in 1946. The original house was built in 1840 and we have added on to it, doing all the work ourselves. We are both artists; Sean is a sculptor of stone and Leslie does reliefs in terracotta/majolica. We live 6 months in our house on the property (May-November) and 6 months in Pietrasanta, Italy (November-May. We built the Barn in 1997.

Why they chose this property

Sean's family bought the property because they fell in love with Block Island and with Schooner Point in particular. They felt it was very like Ireland with its brilliant blues and greens and its rolling stone walls. They chose this particular spot because it was far (3 miles) from the more populated parts of the island and because it was so near the ocean. In 1946 there was much to choose from but Schooner Point won their hearts.

What makes this property unique

No matter how crowded it gets in the summer on Block Island, it's always peaceful at Schooner Point. The barn is waterfront and there is a giant window overlooking the ocean. The main king size bed is built up directly in front of that window. There are large barn doors which, when open, have a beautiful view of the Audubon property.

Languages:

English, French, Italian