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

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A stone fire pit surrounded by white plastic chairs in a grassy backyard.
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A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a blue sofa and wooden table.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, blue sofas, and a chandelier.
A living room with blue sofas, a white coffee table, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ballard's Beach

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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New Shoreham, RI
  • Place, Nichols Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪135 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

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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. Abrams Animal Farm and Sacred Labyrinth are also worth visiting.
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Map
New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

  • Nichols Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spring House Hotel - ‬10 min walk

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) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Block Island The Way It Used To Be!!! Steps From Everything!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect cottage for our family of five! Great location too! Very clean, good a/c and everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay and location! Host was very communicative and helpful to accommodate us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old house with enclosed back yard high up on the hill overlooking the town and water. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super convenient location with plenty of room and a great yard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the perfect walkable yet private location with a lovely fenced in back yard. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and super close to downtown. I would highly recommend this house to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great communication with Douglas! We spent a week on Block Island and didn’t have any problems. The house was close to the downtown area and we walked into town frequently. Across the street there is a farm with animals, including a camel. It is a unique farm with many interesting animals. We enjoyed visiting the animals each day. There were plenty of towels and the washer and dryer came in handy. There was soap for the washer and tablets for the dishwasher. The kitchen was well stocked and met all our needs. I would rent again in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing your property with us and making sure we didn’t need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and owner was very responsive before and during the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect cottage for a quick night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect BI cottage

Great cottage. Fit out family perfectly. Clean and close to town.
Backyard feast
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Location is perfect. An easy walk down into town and also just across the street from our favorite place for a drink and dinner ... the Atlantic. Douglas was extremely helpful with all my many questions. Thank you. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Great week
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything. Quiet. Very responsive to any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the White House

We’ve been coming to BI for over 20 years and this was our first time in town. The house is adorable with a nice fenced in yard for our pup. This is a well-stocked home having all the kitchen essentials. The owner and caretaker were both incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Am glad you enjoyed your stay—and the location. But to be clear views of “pristine water” are mostly seen from outside home. We do however really appreciate the nice review. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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