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Quiet Walk To The Beach

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Beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Mansion Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Coast Guard Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Clay Head Preserve. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a living room
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Clay Head Preserve and a 2-minute drive from Sacred Labyrinth
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris Littlefield

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Quiet Walk Beach House Block Island
Quiet Walk Beach Block Island
Quiet Walk Beach
Quiet Walk To The Block Island
Quiet Walk To The Beach Block Island
Quiet Walk To The Beach Private vacation home
Quiet Walk To The Beach Private vacation home Block Island

Quiet Walk To The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keats K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Barbara R., CT

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Arte K., Groton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ryan B., Tinmouth VT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Lauri C.

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

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Dave G.

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Shawsville

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vjr M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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
Very peaceful
Wonderful relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
Very quaint and rustic
Definitely a place to relax....and head to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We just returned from a week in this fabulous house. House was clean and cozy. Owner was easily accessible via text. Location can’t be beat...on the road to Clayhead trail and far from the crowds in town. Lots of shade in the lovely front yard and it was always nice and cool. We would recommend this house and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very rustic but just fine
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019