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Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…

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A rustic house with a steeply pitched roof, a brick chimney, and a small dormer window.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a sofa with colorful cushions, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a window overlooking greenery.
A cozy living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A staircase with wooden steps and a wooden handrail, leading to a living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Rodman's Hollow
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gas barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Place, Rodman's Hollow
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewis-Dickens Farm
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Coast Guard Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…

This distinctive island cottage, is owned-managed by your host. It is located approx. 2 miles from town & Crescent beach, 1 mile walk to gorgeous, local pebbly beach coves…the cottage is nestled in a natural setting on the Island’s west side. The house has 2 cozy bedrooms which sleep 4, each features one full-sized bed (there is an additional twin XL daybed on the main floor for flexibility purposes) & rents from May-September, Saturday-Saturday— so if you are planning on bringing a car, we suggest booking a reservation on the boat for your vehicle as soon as possible.
This special property borders on 2 large areas of preserved open space (Turnip Farm & Nathan Mott Park)…allowing direct access to miles of greenway hiking trails. The Turnip Farm’s golden grassy meadows, just steps away, are a glory to behold in the afternoon sunlight. Trails connect with Rodman’s Hollow Preserve, Black Rock, Fresh Pond, Turnip Farm & Nathan Mott Park (Enchanted Forest) to name a few. There are also several delightful 20 min. rambles down the road to the quiet, sandy/rocky beach coves of Cooneymus & Dorrie’s Cove. Enjoy magnificent sunsets & super dark-starry night skies!
This cottage itself exudes a bit more ‘magic’ than your typical rental…personally furnished, well-appointed & comfortable, offering a variety of communal gathering spaces as well as cozy nooks…
On the first floor guests will find a sunny, well-equipped eat-in kitchen w/ new dishwasher, fridge, vintage Chambers stove & walk-in pantry. Gas grill & casual outdoor dining are situated just beyond the kitchen door. On the same level— a comfy south-facing living room, small bath & adjacent library with loveseat, desk & bookshelves stocked with a variety of interesting reads!
Additionally, there is a larger living space which includes 2 sofas, daybed, long computer desk & smartTV (no satellite). There is internet-(as it is on the island).
Throughout the house, a variety of artwork, as well as board games & books are available for guests to enjoy. Laundry is in basement, accessible through bulkhead at the rear of the house, as well as a large flower/veg garden…its lushness can be seen through north-facing kitchen windows…
The second level features 2 bedrooms- 1 to the west has a full-sized bed; the other cozy, east-facing room also has one double bed (with the option of a roll-out mat on the floor for kids who don’t like to share beds). Also, find a spacious full bath with vintage claw foot tub, tile shower & pedestal sink. Please note that there are fans placed throughout the house to keep guests comfortable when summer heats up.
Outside, the green, expansive yard is fabulous for lounging around with beverages or morning coffee, reading, evening stargazing, observing birds, playing tag or badminton, or simply listening to the crickets! It is approx. a 6 min. drive to town, or a visit to our neighbor’s horses just a 3 min. walk up the road….Fresh pond is approx. a 10 min. bike ride away…There are chairs & small tables and hammock for outdoor relaxing, clothesline for fresh air drying & behind the garden shed, a wonderful, (highly recommended) private outdoor shower with hot/cold taps…
In the immediate surrounding area, it is a naturalists delight—native shrubs, grasses & plants abound- including, Shad, bayberry, viburnum & wild blueberries.
Come stay! Please inquire with your questions…. Our family lives nearby, so we’d like to know just a bit about the potential guests whom we look forward to welcoming!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RE.03497-STR, 03/03/2027
Property # 3204929vb
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

About the area

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Lewis-Dickens Farm and Southeast Light House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Abrams Animal Farm and Sacred Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Block Island, RI

What's nearby

  • Nathan Mott Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rodman's Hollow - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lewis-Dickens Farm - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Coast Guard Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beachead - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage… pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage… located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lewis-Dickens Farm, Nathan Mott Park and Rodman's Hollow. Coast Guard Beach and Vaill Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Brown

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Carolyn Brown is an artist, mother, gardener & painter who loves to work with flowers and has lived on the island for over 30 years. She & her partner currently manage several island rental properties. She is a HomeAway premier host.

Why they chose this property

It’s a great, safe, private spot away from the hectic summer crowds near town…ideal for rejuvenating walks of all levels…for those who like to explore, hike a 1.2 mi. Gorgeous trail to the sea at Black Rock (beautiful, quiet rocky beach)- from the house, bike 10 min. to Fresh Pond, visit horses 3 min. ramble up the road, 20 minute saunter to Cooneymus or Dorrie’s Cove beaches..lots of natural beauty to behold, identify wildflowers, plants, birds, nap, journal, be lazy etc., etc!

What makes this property unique

Feels more like a real home than your ‘typical rental’…

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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