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Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Shoreham, RI

Ballard's Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Mohegan Bluffs
‪3 min drive‬
Crescent Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!!

This cozy cottage embodies all that Block Island was, while being close to everything Block Island is today- 100 yards to town, 200 yards to ferry, 300 yards to beach. Situated on the property of one of the island's oldest inns this quaint 3 bedroom bungalow was designed and hand built by one of Block Island's most cherished architects. Nestled on a hill, you'll be away from the hustle and bustle but immediate access to it all. Walk to breakfast, walk to lunch, walk to dinner. Plus, Ocean Views from both 2nd floor bedrooms!

Property manager

Douglas Kennedy

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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 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

Property Registration Number RE.03760-STR, 03/27/2026

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.

New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

Old Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Mansion Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Crescent Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Poor People's Pub - ‬12 min walk
‪The National Hotel - ‬8 min walk
‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
‪Payne’s Dock - ‬12 min walk
‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!! located?

Located in the heart of Block Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nichols Park, Ballard's Beach and Old Harbor. Abrams Animal Farm and Block Island Historical Society Museum are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect Family Week on Block Island!

This charming cottage was the ideal home base for our family’s unforgettable week on Block Island! Steps from shops, restaurants, and pristine beaches, the location couldn’t be better. The cottage was spotlessly clean, cozy, and well-equipped, making our stay a breeze. The owner was incredibly responsive, ensuring everything was perfect. Highly recommend this gem for your island getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Great location and great host!

Doug was a wonderful host. He was flexible with check-in and check-out. The property is in a great location and is well cared for. He was very communicative and available for anything we needed. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing stay

We had a wonderful time staying here, easily accessible and close to the ferry/restaurants/shops!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

15 Oct, 2024

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

The White House/ The Big House

We stayed in very comfortable accommodations for the holiday weekend. The house exceeded our expectations and the owner was easily accessible and very generous! The location was close to the old harbor and we had beautiful views of the pristine water. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

6 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We will return!

We, Wholeheartedly, Recommend this vacation property. We had ample room and it was comfortably appointed. The host And caretaker were Very responsive. .

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa R.

30 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Close to Old Harbor

Loved our two night stay! Proximity to restaurants, bars, and ferry was great.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfie I.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Block Island Cottage “White House”

Great location, walkable to town and cute space. Loved having 2 bathrooms and laundry for our family. Wonderful communication and everyone was friendly. Thanks for another great week away on Block.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stew W.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Great Getaway

Great week

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl K.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Sweet retreat

We had had a fantastic week at this property. Douglas and Jostin were very responsive and accommodating. Three nice bedrooms, two full bathrooms, plenty of air conditioning and a nice yard. Great location with an easy walk to town and many dining options. The house could use a few updates, but is wonderful as it is.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile L.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Best Vacation Ever

Thank you Douglas for a wonderful property and your very friendly helpful staff in Jostin. I would love to rebook with you again for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela C.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Charming cottage, great location!

Clean, charming cottage in ideal location on the island. Well stocked with household necessities. Host is quick to respond. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Start to summer

Property is as described has a great little fenced in area in the back for your dog. Huge propane grill very modern washer drier. Has a dishwasher A/C throughout. Two full baths plus an out door shower Walking distance to town. Wood burning fire pit in back yard really made it. Great vacation and would rent again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

10 Sept, 2023

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

Fabulous Stay!

We stayed for a quiet, end of summer vacation, and it was perfect in every way. It was our first time visiting Block Island and will definitely be returning to this sweet home! The beds were very comfortable. Gorgeous, peaceful location and close enough to walk to town, which everyone loved! Our host, Douglas was very easy to communicate with! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Sweet Block Island cottage getaway

My friend and I adored “our” little cottage. It was charming. The living room sitting area was very welcoming. Our beds were comfortable and the linens were so fresh and smelled great. I loved the art work and charm in every room. We cooked most of our meals there which was great! We really liked being able to walk into town even though we had a car. The cottage was quiet, close to town and the ocean breeze was so nice throughout the house. We will return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paula A.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Quiet home close to old harbor

The beds are comfortable and it is quiet at night. The house is in a complex with several other houses but that was not a problem. When we arrived we had some issues with the house but the owner is very responsive and addressed them immediately. The house has air condtioning throughout. There are at least 3 windows in the house that don’t stay open (they fall down immediately). They require a stick to prop open. There are lovely breezes so having windows open is nicer than air conditioning.it is an easy walk to Atlantic and Spring Hotels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

22 Jul, 2023

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

The White House!

We arrived early and the extremely nice cleaning people let us use the bathroom and drop off a few things, it was so appreciated especially with an 18 month old! The owner called soon after and let me know the house was all set which was wonderful. It was a perfect sized home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an awesome outside shower. The backyard was all fenced in which was perfect! The air conditioning was great as there were some very hot days. I was grateful not to have to bring my own linens and there’s plenty of toiletry given. The bath towels were so nice too! The walk to the ferry and shops is so close by. Also the farm is close too and was so fun to go and pet the animals. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to go back next summer. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect location for our girls trip!

A group of 6 of us came to celebrate a 50th birthday. We couldn’t get a vehicle pass for the ferry, so we hoofed up the hill to the house. It was a short walk from the ferry. We rented bicycles and rode or walked all over the island. The house was a perfect home base for our adventures. It’s isn’t a luxury home, but Spring clean, comfortable, has all the things we needed for a long weekend, and the location couldn’t be beat. There were houses close by with guests also celebrating their own events, so there was a good amount of activity. We liked that. If you are looking for super quiet, this may not be the spot for you. It wasn’t at all rowdy or anything like that. We may have been the noisy group, chatting around the fire pit in the evenings. The fire pit was ready to go for us when we got there, which was a nice surprise and a thoughtful touch. All we really needed to do was light it. The house was clean and comfortable. Douglas’ communication was outstanding! The Atlantic and The Spring House are just across the way and are both excellent dining experiences. The walk to the main drag with shops and restaurants was very short. There is the hill, so if mobility is an issue for anyone in your group, you may want to make sure you have a vehicle. We all agreed we would stay there again, and probably will.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne S.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

14 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful Block Island Cottage

We had a great 7 day stay at the cottage. Our family of four adults had plenty of room to enjoy. The house has everything you need and the owner is very responsive and helpful. It's charm and great location make it a very fun place to stay. We definitely will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S., Denver, CO

17 Sept, 2022

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

Great location. Nice place

The house is just a couple of blocks from the old harbor and central New Shoreham. The host was responsive to small issues. There is a pleasant living room for folks to sit and talk. We had a great visit. I highly recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

7 Sept, 2022

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

Great Stay Close to Town

Great location! Close to town, only a short walk up the hill. Close to restaurants and shops! House is great, amazing to have a washer and dryer during vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Apryle M.

25 Jul, 2022

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

Adorable Cottage, Great location, and Very Clean.

Adorable cottage located right across from the Atlantic Inn. The cottage was very clean and we were pleasantly surprised by all the supplies and amenities it had. Definitely planning on renting again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe O., Norwalk, CT

16 Jul, 2022

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

Great house. Great location.

Great location. Walk down town. Owner/property manager very responsive. Would go again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun, 2022

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

Perfect setup for a vacation

Incredibly convenient location. Short walk up the hill from Ferry and town. Cottage has apartment size stove and fridge and all the basics you need for some time away.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genie C.

7 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Highly impressed

Although we ran into minor complications the house owner was amazing at fixing the problem and making our stay in Block Island com Although we ran into some complications, the house owner went out of his way to make us comfortable and enjoy our stay in Block Island

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021