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Quiet Walk To The Beach

Holiday home in Block Island with kitchen

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Walk to the beach and Clay Head Nature trails.
Ancient maples shade the serene setting.
Private kitchen
Kitchen. Door and stairs to bedroom with queen bed.
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Place, Great Salt Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sachem Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mansion Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Walk To The Beach

Built in 1720, this cozy farmhouse is a cool summer retreat for those seeking a simple quiet vacation. The house is located on 14 acres of fields and woodlands adjacent to the expansive Clayhead nature preserve and other large private holdings. Take the 10 minute nature trail walk to Clayhead beach to swim and sunbathe or continue a further 300 yards south to the famous Mansion Beach.The trail also brings you under the Clayhead bluffs where you can enjoy the best striped bass fishing in the world. Walk north under the bluffs for about an hour to reach the iconic surfcaster's destination of Sandy Point or stalk nearer coves for 40lb bass.You can also follow the meandering trail along the top of cliffs with exceptional eastern views of the ocean, the ferry coming and going and Old Harbor.

Reaching town takes about 5 minutes by car or 15 by bicycle.

Guests are allowed access to a high-end propane grill.

A shaded picnic table and set of lawn chairs allows guests to enjoy their meals beneath 100 year old maples.

The large front yard is ideal for lawn sports.

The nearby Block Island Club offers weekly rates for sailboat rentals and tennis court access. Cars, Kayaks and Bicycles and Standup Paddle Boards may be rented in town.

Accessing the bedrooms requires the use of historic 1720's staircases which are rather steep. They are not recommended for the elderly or infirm or young children. One ground level bedroom is available for those who are limited physically.

A barn on the property is occupied by owners.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this holiday home is in a rural area. Clayhead Nature Trail and Old Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Abrams Animal Farm and Frosty Drew Observatory. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Block Island, RI

What's nearby

  • Clay Head Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sacred Labyrinth - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sachem Pond - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mansion Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Walk To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quiet Walk To The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Walk To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Walk To The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Walk To The Beach located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clay Head Preserve, Sacred Labyrinth and West Beach. Great Salt Pond and Sachem Pond are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Must have been our fifth or sixth time here. Great host, communication. It’s exactly what we need for a rustic BI cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexia t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical. The green stairs should be thought of as a ladder. The house is not the most glamorous but I loved not having to worry about anything. I can't wait to go back it was perfect. Bring sheets and towels. This is Block Island the way it used to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

caitwinter

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

Peaceful retreat

Such a quiet spot! I don’t think we heard or saw another person during our entire stay. The house was comfortable and well stocked. I especially appreciated the laundry being on the main floor, the outdoor shower, and the miles of clothes line! Everything you need when you’re back and forth to the beach every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keats K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Perfect stay on a perfect property. Loved the location and house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Relaxing stay

Host is wonderful. Cottage was spacious, comfortable with beautiful sunrises and sunsets at the north lighthouse(short distance from cottage by bike/jog/walk/car). We will be back. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arte K., Groton, MA

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

Another lovely stay at the Littlefield house

We always have a great time here. (This is our third or fourth stay.) The new bed/mattress was a nice upgrade.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Tinmouth VT USA

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

Perfect beach vacation

You couldn’t find a better location and rental on BI than this. The house has everything you could possibly need and a great outdoor area with a picnic table, grill and outdoor shower. The location is amazing: just a short walk down a picturesque trail to a stunningly beautiful beach and you have it basically all to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Our Happy Place

This is a very special place. Old world and rustic, charming, off the beaten path. Weather was strange this week, but when the hurricane veered west we ended with a beautiful weekend. We had a wonderful family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Old Block Island Gem

This 1700's cottage is no frills, which for us, worked perfectly. It is private with an ideal location; within 10 minutes to one of the most beautiful rock/sand beaches we've experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Schools Out for the Summer

Authentic Block Island aesthetic and personality of the home, grounds, and property manager Chris, who made the stay easy, accommodating and trouble free.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Serene

Very old school beauty of a home. Property was peaceful and beautiful, woodsy but not far from town. Deer and pheasant in yard each morning and close to town. Perfect and idyllic, like a step back in time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Rustic Charm

The house is very rustic, but it is tucked away in a nice little piece of property. Our dogs had plenty of room to run around. The owner was very attentive and we enjoyed the fresh honey and honey mustard very much. Don't go if you are expecting the Hilton, but if you want a unique experience, this is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., CT

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

Charming antique home in quiet location near nature trail to beach

Charming and interesting historic home, with all the necessities. Appreciate the heads up about steep stairs, low ceilings upstairs. The full size bed upstairs had some complaints. The best part of being here was the homeyness, quiet, and being a nice walk to a gorgeous rocky beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dave G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rustic house

We had a crew in for Block Island Raceweek. One bath is a challenge with a large group, but the kitchen and beds worked great (you need to be fairly athletic to get up stairs/ladder to upstairs bedrooms). Big yard and nice secluded property. Chris was quick to respond and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauri C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Summer trip

Pros- Very quiet setting. Private grounds and tree filled. Property near beach. Lots of plates, pots and pans and utensils. It would have been helpful to have a non stick pan, paper towels and white kitchen garbage bags though. Very good propane grill. Cons- extremely buggy inside the house. Front door screen door does not close, so it was either buggy or hot. Window screens had lots of gaps, filled with paper towel bits and duct tape. Toilet leaked a bit at base. The stairs up to 3 of the bedrooms are very steep, without handrail. These rooms are not appropriate at all for older folks or very young children. One person in our party slid down the staircase, no, not alcohol related. Needs repair.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vjr M.

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

Anemoia…

Wonderful place, a reminder of a time long ago; tranquil solitude far from the crowds. The view of the stars & sky are spectacular here; and the quiet serenity is so relaxing. We absolutely love the embrace of the property’s nostalgic energy…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristina A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful location. Peaceful. Too many bugs.

Taking our dog to walk the the trail to the water was a highlight every morning. The old house is rustic and we expected that - but the bugs were a real drag. And we never got our honey 😕. Full disclosure- we did not contact the owner about the bugs during our stay so this is not to say we complained and nothing was done. However, by the end of the week I wished I had said something because my patience was shot. My son said his 2nd floor bedroom was “a damn ecosystem. “ Functional but no frills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Bellingham

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

Very peaceful

Wonderful relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary B.

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

Calm

The property is lovely, and access to the Clay Head Trial was a huge plus! Great spot for birders; pheasant and quail are the closest neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arte K., Groton, MA

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

Nice quiet location, with a short walk to the ocean

Very nice yard, off the beaten path, really quiet, beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Idyllic Block Island Hideaway

Lovely location close to Clayhead trails and Mansion Beach with easy access to hiking, biking and all the island's charms. The house itself is exactly as listed - we had 6 adults for a week and all were comfortable. The host is wonderfully hospitable and available as needed. Great property, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Another great stay

This was our second time at this rental and we had another fabulous time. The location can’t be beat… located right on the Clayhead Trail! Short walk to the beach and away from the crowds in town. Nice spacious yard with trees for shade that keep it nice and cool. Excellent communication from owner via text.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Just what the Doctor ordered!

After bring hunkered down for months w/ the pandemic, a week at this sanctuary was a treat. Chris was very responsive to our questions and needs. The house was clean as a whistle and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location can't be beat - tucked away on the trail to Clayhead (our favorite hike). We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

naomi r.

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

Quiet is hard to find

Chris's house was perfect for our stay. The simple little farm house is located off of a dirt road and far from the hustle and bustle of the island. The house was simple, but was everything we needed. It was extremely clean, comfortable and well equipped. At night, all you can hear is the ocean in the distance. It has a couple of big comfy sofa's. Comfortable beds. A very well equipped kitchen with nice cookware and gas stove made it easy to cook. (Albeit no dishwasher). So happy to have a big washer and dryer in the house as well. It was a bit cold when we were there and the house has a super efficient heater. The stairwells are small and steep, but actually we just used the downstairs bedroom. There is a nice sunny yard to sit in. The house is right by the islands best walking trails and a walk to a gorgeous rocky beach. Thanks Chris, for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven & Doriane D.

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

Very quaint and rustic

Definitely a place to relax....and head to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris Littlefield

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Littlefields have farmed the island since 1690 and this property was originally a Littlefield homestead built in 1720. We have lived year round on the island for over 30 years and bought this property to enjoy the privacy and raise our honeybees. Chris has worked as a conservationist with The Nature Conservancy preserving the island's open space for over 20 years. We have harvested our Block Island wildflower honey since 1984. Both children were raised here.

Why they chose this property

We love the shady serenity here in the summer. It seems to be about 10 degrees cooler here than in town and the trees are remarkable. Walking to beach without having to find a parking place, taking an outside shower, sitting under the maples, napping in the shade, grilling while the kids run in the yard, gazing at the stars…these are all the things we love about our property in the summer.

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