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Snave: a Former Sea Captain's House with Ocean Views for Rent

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Dryer
Kitchen
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Shoreham, RI

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

TV room

2 Double Futons

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Single Twin Bed

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Two Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Laurie Sigfridson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

I only rent by the week in July and August

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 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

We should mention

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.

New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

Great Salt Pond - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Ballard's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Mohegan Bluffs - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Crescent Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poor People's Pub - ‬2 min drive
‪The National Hotel - ‬2 min drive
‪The Oar - ‬12 min walk
‪Payne’s Dock - ‬2 min drive
‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬13 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

31 May, 2025

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

Lovely stay on a lovely Island

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pat W.

6 Jun, 2025

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

Very restful stay. Interesting eclectic furnishing, but comfy snd homey. The house is definitely not handicsp accessible and has too many electrical cords.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Great stay on the block

Charming and quaint - we loved this historical colonial with plenty of space and all of the right considerations for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful rooms, beautiful porch and yard, beautiful location, highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Snave

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 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Block Island getaway

Wonderful location. Very private. Cabs are very accessible. House had everything we needed to make two meals per day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Megan C.

23 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great house tucked away

The house was a great retreat in a quiet spot. It’s a bit hard to find, but it was a great spot for our family visiting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Good place

As usual we enjoyed the Snave House…rolling meadows and close to all on block…

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

7 Oct, 2024

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

Comfy cozy bliss

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Comfortable and great location

Charming and comfortable home with pretty view and good location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann W.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Summer fun

Good time

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

9 Sept, 2023

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

Family weekend

It was a wonderful family weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Excellent stay at the Snave House

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

26 Jul, 2018

Relax, all the comforts needed to unwind with family!

I enjoyed our stay at Snave so much that I want to make it a yearly trip for us. We are grandparents and to have the family together here worked out well. Great location, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. The home has a warmth and character of it's own.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Annie Y.

28 May, 2023

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

Sisters Come Home

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!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

james C.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Three Fantastic Days on the Block

I considered this wonderful home a classic Block Island stay. We had seven adults and one infant and there was plenty of room. The beds were all excellent, it was well equipped for cooking and grilling and the location was quiet. We did not have a car, but between bikes, walking and cabs (the best Block Island modes of transportation) we had not trouble getting to the beach, restaurants. Looking forward to repeating this trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

1 Jun, 2023

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

Very accommodating

Plenty of room for 8 adult family members. Laurie kindly offered for us to stay an additional night for free due to the horribly rainy day we had on Saturday. I also forgot my pillow there and she was quick to mail it back to me! Thank you Laurie !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jessica M.

16 Oct, 2015

Horrible Stay, Do Not Recommend

My friend and I rented the Snave House last-minute as our on-island friend just had a baby. I vacation in BI often (I had gotten married there), and my friend grew up going there every summer. We know what to expect out of BI antique rentals: simplicity, charm and not usually a ton of bells and whistles (I myself own a home from the 1800s - I love antiques). A couple of days before our arrival, my friend's infant came down with diarrhea with a fever, and as so often happens with little babies in this situation, we did not know whether this would be a 24 hour bug or something more. I had called the owner asking that if we weren't able to make it up, whether we could have our money refunded.She responded she'd keep a $200 fee and return us the remaining $1,000 for our stay. I didn't think this to be so unreasonable, though the fee a bit unncessary considering the house would have sat vacant anyway. Fortunately, my friend's son only had a virus and it went away in a couple of days. When we arrived at the house, we were taken aback by the state of the house. There was wallpaper ripping off the walls, a strong smell of must/mold in the air, thick layers of dust covering the fans, stains on the mattresses, and feces in the downstairs toilet that wouldn't initially flush. The nephew of the owner came over (unannounced-we had no idea who he was) to show us how to operate the shower appropriately because the door to the shower was broken. Half the light fixtures didn't even have lightbulbs in them. The mattresses were the most uncomfortable that we had ever slept on! And the sheets that I was provided with to sleep on mine were much too small. Lastly, one would think that if you are renting an old house in late spring (expensively, too), you would have the means to keep it warm considering there is little insulation in the walls. The upstairs heaters were broken, which left the 2 rooms our babies slept in freezing. The landlord's solution was to jack up the heat downstairs (it was a cold night in the low 40s), which left the rooms not that much warmer upstairs and the downstairs in the 80s in the a.m. She offered a space heater for the next day - but which baby's room would get the heater? A realtor friend found us another place to stay and the Snave House landlord refused to refund us for the remaining 2 nights, despite explaining to her why frigid rooms at night and babies are an issue (never mind all the other issues we encountered). Renters beware!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

28 Jun, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Quiet Location

Very pleased with this rental. Loved the interior. Very quaint and cozy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jo Ann D.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Awesome stay. Wish it was longer.

Great house, awesome porch. A little to far to walk to the beach. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

28 Sept, 2023

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

Fantastic property and extremely kind and accommodating host!

The home was fantastic, clean and exactly as pictured on the listing. Our group got stuck on Block Island due to ferry cancellations during a bad storm, and Laurie was very kind about letting us extend our stay. She was responsive and flexible during the bad weather, and we really appreciate her kindness during this somewhat stressful experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca L.

3 Oct, 2022

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

Spacious and charming

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022