Back to nature, an Island artist’s cottage…June weeks still available!

Block Island, Rhode Island
$537 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Liz L.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Amazing! 5

  • Jeff R.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    The house is beautiful and quiet. There is a trail system that starts at the edge of the property that is great for walking or running. The kitchen is well stocked and there are several living spaces. The house is even better than it looks online. The host is very good at communicating and had great recommendations for restaurants and trails/beaches to check out!We would definitely stay here again if we are back at Block Island.

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Beautiful off-the-beaten-path cottage that inspired nature walks and artistic expression.

  • shereece D.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Fantastic! Beautiful home and host. We would definitely go back!

  • CHRISTA B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Our staying was amazing. The house and island were beautiful. If you’re looking for a hiking vacation this is your spot . Carolyn’s house is amazing she was so nice told us spots to go. Some of the hiking entrance are right in her backyard. The beaches are beautiful also. The whole experience was amazing we can’t wait to go back.

  • Alexandra S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This is the most magical house. The grounds are gorgeous, and the house carefully and beautifully decorated. Everything was immaculate. Our 4yo especially loved the tree swing, and our 11yo loved stargazing. Hope to return one day.

  • Jeff C.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Carolyn’s home ~ what can we say but it was a true haven of heaven on block island. The house itself reflects Carolyn ~ warm, welcoming, beautiful ~ the house cozy, and loved her design and quality throughout. She shared her treasures there easily, charming furniture, art, kitchen fully stocked, books and games and an outdoor shower and incredibly private yard. Helpful and kind. We loved our stay.

  • Judith G.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Carolyn's home and grounds are stunning; she made us feel welcome and at ease. Great kitchen: we made all our own food the entirety of our stay. The back of the property abuts the major hiking trail on the island -- we recommend getting the All Trails app, which gives granular guidance from the door. There is a wonderful outdoor shower with hot water! Block Island is small, so beaches are a brief car ride or bike ride away. (The cottage is on a dirt road, so hybrid bikes are best.) We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and were sad to go.

  • marypat p.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We stayed late August in the artists cottage and were truly delighted from the moment we arrived. It's on a beautiful property close enough to town, but far from the hustle and bustle. The yard is quite large and backs up to conservation land, making it easy to go for a variety hikes, including a stunning one to the ocean. The interior of the. house could be from Home & Garden magazine. It's cozy, filled with antiques, art, oriental rugs and furnishings that make it feel personal but not stuffy. The library, yes a library, is filled with many art books, the kitchen is well appointed, beds are comfortable and the outdoor shower is lovely! We'll certainly be back again

  • Christine S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We had a great stay at the island artist cottage! Carolyn was an excellent communicator about the check in and check out process. She even provided the local newspaper for the week events and surprised us with fresh peaches during our stay. Great location- next to several greenway trails and very quiet. The cottage had everything we needed and was very clean!

  • Aubrey C.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    This house and property are exactly as described and pictured! Carolyn, the property manager, was very helpful with suggestions of things to do, places to eat, and things to see. We would definitely recommend this property for your Block Island vacation.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We had a great week at Carolyn's beautiful cottage. The house is very well cared for and perfect for a relaxing family trip. We especially enjoyed being able to pass through the stone wall at the back edge of the property to explore several hiking trails that pass right by the house. Carolyn was also a great host - she gave us some fun local recommendations for our family, including an ideal spot for finding hermit crabs that was a big hit with the kids! The cottage is in a quiet private location with a nice yard to relax in at the end of the day, but also conveniently central for visiting Block Island's beaches and other attractions.

  • Rick M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Charming home and grounds. Carolyn was a pleasure and went above and beyond our every need. Highly recommended!

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