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Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR

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A single-story wooden house with a gabled roof, a chimney, and a front porch with a staircase.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a side table, a lamp, and a staircase leading to another level.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, chairs, and a TV.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it.
A kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, washing machine, and wooden countertops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Great Salt Pond
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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New Shoreham, RI
  • Place, Great Salt Pond
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nathan Mott Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR

Come relax and unwind at Martin Mere cottage, a quiet and peaceful, 2+ acre property, surrounded by ponds and wildlife located on the west side of Block Island. This is a vacation home that the entire family can enjoy. Children and pets can run and play in the yard, fish can be caught in the ponds, evenings can be spent enjoying sunsets and grilling on our back deck, after a long day at the beach you can rinse off in our outdoor shower.

The space
Martin Mere is located three miles from downtown, on the southwestern side of the island. It is a 4 bedroom home equipped with one king bed, three queen beds and one twin bed. One full bath, a half bath and fully enclosed outdoor shower w/hot and cold water. Hardwood floors and a spacious living room and dining area. Full kitchen includes refrigerator w/ice maker and filtered water, toaster, coffee maker, mixer, and blender. Central heating. Stainless steel propane grill, private, filtered well water, as well as many other amenities. We have StarLink High Speed Internet available for your use! As of Summer 2023 we will have AC units in each bedroom for your comfort.

Other things to note
Boat reservations are required for your vehicle and should be made immediately upon booking your rental. Call the Block Island Ferry for reservations and scheduling.

Dog Owners: This house is pet friendly, with a $150 pet fee per dog. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs allowed. Pets should be monitored while outside and picked up after.

$700 Security deposit required with every booking

We have a strict 8 person maximum. This includes children. If violated we have the right to terminate the reservation.

Registration Details
RE.02765-STR

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RE.26059-STR, 12/31/2026
Property # 5186344vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this cottage is 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
New Shoreham, RI

What's nearby

  • Great Salt Pond - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Nathan Mott Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crescent Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pondside - Pet Friendly - Block Island - AC - 4BR located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Salt Pond and Charleston Beach. Nathan Mott Park and Baby Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! We greatly appreciated the space the home and property had for our family and dogs. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was spacious, and it was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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