Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent
Snave is an old sea captain's house on top of a hill overlooking New Harbor. It has old island antique furniture and all the comforts of home including outdoor shower. It also overlooks State Beach but because of the huge amount of growth, it is only a distant ocean view. There is a big front yard and also an area in back with picnic table and grill. It is very private and yet convenient to the beach and town.
There is a queen bedroom downstairs with a bathroom and a futon couch in the den. Upstairs there is one double bedroom with a small single bedroom attached and one bedroom with two twin beds and a queen bedroom and a bathroom.
Pets need to be approved as to the maturity of their behavior and, if approved, there is an additional $100 fee.
Rentals are by the week only in July and August except sometimes the very last week of August.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
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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
Property Registration Number RE.03355-STR, 02/22/2026
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Block Island
Block Island is home to this holiday home. Lewis-Dickens Farm and Southeast Light House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nathan Mott Park and Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
The Oar - 12 min walk
Poor People's Pub - 2 min drive
The National Hotel - 2 min drive
Aldo's Bakery - 3 min drive
The Narragansett Inn - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent located?
Situated in Block Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Salt Pond and Nathan Mott Park. Baby Beach and Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stayed at the Snave for a week with six other friends and wives dropping in and out and it was great for what we were doing. Close, easy walks to BI Boat Basin, Payne's and Champlin's. Rooms were clean and all plumbing worked great. Comms with the hosts was easy and direct. Would def stay again!
Had a wonderful stay at the Snave house. It was such a quiet, peaceful property that was close to a lot of great restaurants and attractions on the Island. I would love to stay here again and would highly recommend to anyone looking to make the most of their visit to Block Island.
This house fit the bill! It was a great home base to explore all that Block Island has to offer. All the family enjoyed hanging out and catching up on our lives. The communication was A. Absolutely no problems. Highly recommend.
Very restful stay. Interesting eclectic furnishing, but comfy snd homey. The house is definitely not handicsp accessible and has too many electrical cords.
We had a great time on the island and Snave House was a great location and well stocked with necessities. Unfortunately, there is no AC and the fans just could not impact the heat. Lots of cold showers for everyone. Also, one of only two bathrooms is blocked by a bedroom making it difficult to access for everyone else staying. My suggestion is to swap the den and the bedroom to make it more accessible.
Comfortable, roomy, clean, well equipped.
Great location. Homey. Close to town but out of the busy areas.
Beautiful views. Quiet. Pet friendly. A peasure.
Highly recommend.
Stayed here for a weekend wedding with a large group. It was a comfortable stay with a nice sized hangout area. The host was very nice and accommodating.
Absolutely fantastic stay all around. The location at the center of the island is wonderful - everything feels close. We are a group of friends and family who do an annual trip every year for 13 years running. 12 of them had been at a bigger more modern oceanfront home, but Snave made us feel more at home than we ever were. The rooms and the porch and the vibe and feel just lent itself to us feeling at home and to better conversation, etc. Laurie was accommodating as can be and, well, we didn't want to leave. Oh, I love this place. Ten stars.
Brian D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mindy D.
5 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and would definitely rent it again
The location was great. The house was quaint and the porch was our favorite. The house was equipped with everything we needed for our stay.
The Snave House was a perfect place for our two families to stay while attending our cousins weekend wedding on the island! The taxi system on the island was superb and got us from place to place without having to bring our car. The house was very clean and accommodating. Laurie has thought of everything you could need and just a text away if we needed her. I would definitely recommend staying here. Very lovely and peaceful home. Thank you Laurie!
We liked the antique decor, the roominess, comfort, and the large front porch! Also beautiful sunsets! Great location to all parts of the island. Three of our family were born on Block Island. This was a very memorable happy visit for four sisters and their niece!