Apartment

Top location, walking distance to beach and town

The backyard. Great spot for launching canoes, kayaks and paddle boards!

Picnic table, chairs and play structure all for your use.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Block Island, RI

Ballard's Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Mohegan Bluffs
‪4 min drive‬
Crescent Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Top location, walking distance to beach and town

Slow Down. Breathe. Welcome to Block Island.

Just 12 miles from what locals call “America,” Block Island offers something rare these days—pure, unhurried relaxation. The moment you step off the ferry, schedules fade, dress codes vanish, and life’s pace shifts to island time. Here, “getting dressed up” means trading your swimsuit for shorts, and a trip to the post office can be the highlight of the afternoon. Bring your family, your bikes, and your sense of adventure, and savor this way of life for a week (or more!) this summer.

Your Island Retreat
Our clean, comfortable two-bedroom apartment is perfectly located—just a short walk to town, beaches, shops, and restaurants. Attached to the main house but with private front and back entrances, it’s been thoughtfully updated with:

* New windows and doors for a quieter, more comfortable stay
* Energy-efficient heat/AC splits in every room
* Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
* Fast, reliable broadband for work or play

We personally clean and prepare the apartment each week, ensuring it’s exactly the way we would want to find it.

Comfortable Living

* Sleeps up to 5 guests (queen, queen/double bunk + trundle)
* Each bedroom has a closet, bureau, and ceiling fan (plus AC in every room)
* Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and extras like wine openers and measuring cups
* Cozy living room with ceiling fan and natural light
* Outdoor Space & Extras
* Charming front porch with rockers
* Spacious backyard with play structure
* Harbor Pond access for kayaking or canoeing
* Gas grill and outdoor shower
* Ample space for bikes and beach gear

The Perfect Location

Steps from the grocery store (aka “our pantry”), the Bagel Shop, the bank, and great dining. No car needed—but if you bring one, off-street parking is included.

Optional Services

* Linen package (sheets, bath towels, beach towels) – $125
* End-of-stay garbage removal – $35

Plan Ahead

We’ve been welcoming guests for 32 years, and many return year after year. Our calendar usually fills by March 1—so if Block Island is calling your name, book early to secure your week in paradise.

Property manager

Beth Simkins

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Block Island

Located in Block Island, this apartment is on the waterfront. Clayhead Nature Trail and Old Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge and Nathan Mott Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Block Island, RI

What's nearby

Old Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ballard's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Poor People's Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪The National Hotel - ‬6 min walk
‪The Oar - ‬20 min walk
‪Payne’s Dock - ‬1 min walk
‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top location, walking distance to beach and town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top location, walking distance to beach and town?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Top location, walking distance to beach and town?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Top location, walking distance to beach and town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Block Island Historical Society Museum, Clayhead Nature Trail and Surf Beach. Old Harbor and Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet K., Westchester County, NY

2 Aug 2012

Excellent location!

We love Block Island and vacation every summer there typically at an inn in Old Harbor, but when we found this great rental so close to Old Harbor and all it has to offer, we had to stay there! We are so glad we did! The apartment was perfect for our family of 4 (two adults and two toddlers), loved the backyard area and the front porch was great for relaxing after a day at the beach. The house is walking distance to terrific restaurants, beautiful beaches, the fun pubs, grocery store, and all of the shops! We do bring our car over (for packing purposes, we need it), but only drove it 3 or 4 times all week - mostly to head over to New Harbor to eat at The Oar and out to see the sights for a drive. The house is very clean and the owners are more than accommodating - lovely family, we are happy to have met them! We are already counting down the days until our return to this rental next summer - can't beat it! We had a wonderful family vacation there!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

William B.

1 July 2015

Unimpressed

First, the picture is deceiving. This is a live in apartment and there is no privacy. You share the backyard with the owners. Upon checkout the owner made us do a "walk through" and said she was upset that the sheets were dirty and that she had to clean them. She yelled at us like two year olds.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

15 Sept 2023

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

Great Block Island Apartment

Great location with large private back yard, kayak water access to Harbor Pond, water views, short walk to grocery store, near beaches. Apartment had excellent cooling with fans and individual room AC units. Hosts very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

29 July 2020

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

Wonderful!

The property was amazing and the location was outstanding. Beth was extremely helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristie Z., Cumberland, RI

12 July 2020

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

Family vacation

We had the best time in BI! This cottage is perfect for a small family. The owners couldn’t have been nicer. Location was perfect and the backyard was very large. The kids loved running around, playing on the swings, having a fire and going out in the row boat. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Hampden, Massachusetts

9 Oct 2019

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

Wedding Weekend on Block Island

What a beautiful rental in proximity to everything, this place had it all, convenience, cleanliness, terrific owner communications and explanations, we will stay here again if we ever come to beautiful Block Island. We especially loved the yard with corn hole, fire pit and beautiful water view complete with daily visits from the deer. Just spectacular. Thank You Beth and family for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

24 Sept 2019

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

Cozy spot, close to it all

My friends and I had a fantastic time here! It's within a couple blocks of multiple restaurants, bars, a grocery store, and a liquor store. The couple that live in the attached house were the absolute nicest people and were more than welcoming. They even gave us advice on things to do in the area. The outdoor shower, cornhole boards, lawn chairs, and hammocks put this place over the top! Would rent again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

McClain T.

19 June 2019

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

Excellent location! Perfect apartment for a small family. We had a great stay.

Very close to the town, ferry, and beach. Walking distance to everything. Perfect for a small family. Beth and her family were excellent hosts! Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

30 Aug 2017

Can't beat this location & rental!

My family and I (husband and 2 year old daughter) stayed at the rental in August 2017 for a week. We had to bring a car because of the amount of stuff we had but you don't need one here. Walking distance to Old Harbor, shops, restaurants, beach, grocery store - you name it. We didn't spend much time inside except to sleep but everything was clean, as pictured/listed and decorated nicely. We loved the backyard, the swing for our child, sitting on the front porch and people watching, sitting by the fire at night and roasting smores, playing cornhole, the view of the pond and easily walking into town. My favorite was the outdoor shower - I miss it already. The only "negative" is that sometimes you can hear the bars at night but the fan drowned out the noise and didn't really bother us. That just means you're that close to the action! As mentioned in the listing, the owners are adjacent to the rental. We found them to be very friendly, helpful, respectful of our privacy and welcoming. Pro tip - if you're bringing a vehicle - get your reservation ASAP. We love Block Island and cannot wait to come back to this property next summer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

5 Sept 2013

2 couples from long island

From the first day I email the owner of this property, to our last day of vacation there, the owner was very helpful and by being helpful she made our stay there GREAT. She email me about the PeaPod food delivery to the island, left a book with activities to do on the island. And most of all made her home feel welcome to us. The photos of the inside of the cottage was accurate and very clean, as well as the outside. Yard was well maintained. We BBQ outside in the yard, stayed out at night and watch the stars. Everything you would want outside was at your finger tips right there. We even had dinner on the front porch. Location of this property was more than what you would ask for. You could walk anywhere with in 5 to 15 mins to get to a beach, restaurant or store. I would recommend this place to everyone I know that would like to stay on Block Island. We are looking forward to going back to the same location next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie O.

4 Sept 2013

A+ Vacation

It was our first time to Block Island and we will definitely return! The property was close to everything and perfect for our family vacation. We especially enjoyed the swing set and grill - we hung out and cooked in most nights at the house since it was so inviting. The island is amazing. We enjoyed visiting different beaches and nature trails each day. They were each uniquely different. We were very active throughout the week and there is still so much more for us to see. We can't wait to return. The owners were extremely responsive and accommodating. The house was very well maintained and everything was perfect!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jan 2012

Great Week Getaway

This will be our 6th year returning to this apartment. There are many reasons we keep coming back. The 1st is the cleanliness of the apartment. We feel so comfortable and enjoy it inside and out. The outdoor shower is absolutely lovely with the sun shining down on you it is perfect.The shops and restaurants are so close you can walk and don't need to hassle with a car in the crowded streets. Walking to the beach is great! The grocery store has pre-made food or you can buy and cook your own. Can't wait till July to return to a week on "paradise Island".

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 Sept 2011

Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

I stayed here with my husband and parents in August 2011. It is a lovely apartment, clean and fresh! There is a double bed in one room and twins in the other, which was perfect for us. The backyard is huge! Wild blackberries everywhere to pick. It even backs up to water, which will take you to Great Salt Pond. There is a nice porch to hang out on out front, and it's great for people watching. Our favorite thing: you can walk to almost every store and restaurant on the island (and even the beach)! The owners are friendly and helpful. Kitchen is well stocked. Excellent outdoor shower, too! Perfect home base. Relax and enjoy!

About the host

Hosted by Beth Simkins

Our home has been in our family for 4 generations. Needless to say, Block Island is a special place for us. We maintain our property ourselves and live in the main house all summer. We travel extensively ourselves and know what people expect on vacation.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family for 4 generations. Block Island is in our blood!

What makes this property unique

Our property is very centrally located. We are steps away from the movies, ice cream, shopping or a day at the beach.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Top location, walking distance to beach and town

Property manager

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Block Island

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet K., Westchester County, NY

Excellent location!

Janet K.

2/10 Terrible

William B.

Unimpressed

William B.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Great Block Island Apartment

Barbara E.

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Wonderful!

Richard K.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie Z., Cumberland, RI

Family vacation

Kristie Z.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Hampden, Massachusetts

Wedding Weekend on Block Island

Debbie C.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Cozy spot, close to it all

Andrew M.

10/10 Excellent

McClain T.

Excellent location! Perfect apartment for a small family. We had a great stay.

McClain T.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Can't beat this location & rental!

Stacy P.

10/10 Excellent

2 couples from long island