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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Mansion Beach
    2 min walk
  • Great Salt Pond
    14 min walk
  • Clay Head Preserve
    3 min drive
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Choice on BI for Beach Lovers!

**Just added: June 21-28! Book now!**

This classic Block Island cottage boasts the best location for beach lovers with only a two-minute walk to Mansion Beach, the island’s most picturesque bathing beach. One of the first four vacation homes built here in the 1950s, the home was first expanded in the 1980s and updated in 2018 with a completely new kitchen as well as new hardwood floors, exterior windows, interior & exterior doors, and platform beds and mattresses. Both of the bathrooms were renovated in 2022.

The cottage has four bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and two full baths (one in the master bedroom suite). Thanks to the open plan of the kitchen, living and dining room, you can always enjoy the ocean view and watch the ferryboats passing by. The wrap-around deck has the same eastern view and is the perfect spot for breakfast or sunbathing. With large, level lawns in both front and back, the property is great for wiffle ball, frisbee, soccer, kite flying, and nighttime stargazing. The house sits high and usually enjoys cool cross-breezes, but there is central HVAC if needed.

Please note that the house rents from Friday to Friday, when car reservations are generally easier to get. Your rental fee includes use of linens, bath and beach towels, beach chairs & umbrellas, and a BBQ grill. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and utensils and the washer & dryer were brand new in 2021.

Our family has owned this house since it was built by our grandfather, who first visited Block Island in the 1920s. We will be happy to share our intimate knowledge of this beautiful place, including the best hikes (like Clay Head Trail, which is nearby and could figure into your daily exercise), restaurants, nightspots and shops. But once you are on the property and settled in, you might find you don’t need or want to go anywhere else!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Mansion Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Mansion Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Great Salt Pond
Best Choice on BI for Beach Lovers! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jane Blansfield Finch

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 02/11/2025, RE.03272-STR

Property is also known as

Block Island Mansion Cottage
Choice On Bi For Lovers Block
Best Choice on BI for Beach Lovers! Block Island
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Best Choice on BI for Beach Lovers! Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Location is top notch! Lovely home with great views, easy access to mansion beach. Hope to be back next year. Our family loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION
We had a wonderful stay! The owners could not have been more accommodating. The location to Mansion Beach is closer than the parking lot there. We found the house very well stocked with everything that we needed. All of the bedrooms are a good size, have queen beds, dressers, and closets with hangers (some BI rentals do not have closets or hangers). We loved the extra large refrigerator with water and an ice maker. The front porch has a beautiful view, beautiful sunrises. The yard is flat and has plenty of space for outdoor games. I highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Block Island. You will not be dissapointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great week
Our second time renting this property and we had another wonderful time. Location is ideal, house is beautifully done and decorated and correspondence with manager and owner was also good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Block Trip
Jane was a pleasure to rent from, we were lucky to find her and her rental. The house was terrific, clean and easy access to the beach. We will be back! Josh
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of Block Island
Convenience to beach, trails, town. Just perfect! Very well equipped house. Everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star beach house
scenic with great floor plan and easy access to mansion beach. loved the view!! we have visited BI many times and this by far was our favorite stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
This was the perfect beach house house for our family. Great location, we enjoyed being close to the beach and away from town. This house is thoughtfully maintained, clean and spacious for our family of 4. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just beautiful
Beautiful house and the location was just what we wanted. The photos don't do it justice. Only complaint would be the really early check out and late check in times - that was hard to manage with the family and I should have noticed when booking (my fault). But Jane is wonderful to work with and I highly recommend. The whole family loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Charlestown, RI

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven :)
This property is amazing, and located steps away from one of the best beaches on BI - I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Block Island family vacation house
The house is great. Very clean with four bedrooms, open concept big living room and kitchen and huge yard. Location could not be better with very quick access to Mansion Beach. Jane was a terrific host. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Judy C.

Excellent family getaway
Location and proximity to the beach was just what we wanted. Great living space, comfy beds, great beach equipment I wish the bathrooms were a bit cleaner. I know my family would love to make it an annual event!

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house, perfect location!
Truly the perfect getaway. The location made gearing up for the beach unnecessary, no planning, just put on your suit and walk down. No fear of forgetting something, just walk back. The open flow of the house made it easy to keep a little distant while chilling together, but still plenty of places to be alone with a book. We cooked and baked several times daily and were quite happy with cookware and storage. Clean, well thought out kitchen. Bright and open with lots of counter space. It was a wonderful, relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Location
This house made for a perfect late summer getaway. The layout of the house is amazing with a modern kitchen, nice size bedrooms, and plenty of space to enjoy time with the family. The location to mansion beach is prime, whether you want to sit on the beach with your morning coffee or spend the entire day in the sand, it couldn’t be any easier as the entrance is literally right across the road from the house. Also, from the time we intially booked the house right up until the time we checked out, the owner Jane was extremely nice to work with and easily accessible to provide info or answer any questions that we had. I would highly recommend this property to anyone tarveling to BI.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location, Updated House
The house could not have been at a better location, it is literally just a minute walk from the beach. It was spacious, and beautifully updated. The previous renters flushed down a diaper, which caused major plumbing issues, and we were not be able to get into the house on time, had no running water, and could not use the bathrooms in the house for a few days. It was out of Jane's control, but she was working closely to the property manager, plumbers, and us to resolve the issue. She let us use the loft above the garage, and we worked out a solution that suited both her and us. We had a wonderful vacation despite the rocky start, and we can't wait to come back to BI!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex H., Mamaroneck, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
Located just 200 yards down a country lane from Mansion Beach, this longtime family-held property made for the perfect Block Island vacation in which the beach was an integral part of it - morning, noon, and night. Jane was a super-responsive host and was instrumental in making our vacation the ideal getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible vacation home!!
Our family had an amazing week at Jane’s place- we are already talking about how to come back. It was truly the perfect spot to come together and enjoy the beach which is right across the street from the house. Can’t say enough about it- highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location - wonderful stay
We had a really great week staying here. House was really comfortable and the kitchen was well supplied with pots / pans / knives etc. Bedrooms all comfortable with fans / AC. Location is amazing - mansion beach is a 3 minute walk...forget a drink / towel / book? Quick stroll back to the house. Jane was very responsive and the area guide is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and fantastic location!
We can’t say enough great things about the communication with Jane especially given the COVID environment. The house was clean and a perfect size for our family. We were able to easily walk to the beach each day (even my 4 year old). We look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations!
This was a perfect house and an amazing location! Easy walk to mansion beach from the property. Jane was so responsive to any and all questions and extremely helpful throughout the process! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
What a beautiful home! You walk into a beautifully renovated kitchen, a big open living space to spend time with all the family. Don’t worry about bringing anything for cooking or the beach! The house is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, so many towels, there’s no way you can run out! Extra sheets, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, a beach cart, we were amazed by the amount of little things they remembered that we would have forgotten! The house was spotless, lots of parking, a huge yard for little ones and the dogs! The dead end road was perfect as traffic was quiet and the beach is a 3 minute walk! We can’t wait to visit again, thank you Jane for sharing your home and making our vacation so memorable!

10/10 Excellent

Keith G., Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic stay on Mansion Beach, Block Island, RI
Our week was perfect on Mansion Beach, Block Island! Wonderful, bright home with views of the water and a 2 minute walk to the beach. Jane, the owner, could not have been more wonderful to work with. We will definitely plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019