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Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views

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Exterior
Beautifully maintained 3 Bedroom House with exceptional views
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Block Island, RI
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coast Guard Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mansion Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views

(We DO NOT list this property on Craig’s List) Situated on a knoll, this newly renovated home has lovely pond and harbor views plus a great wrap-around porch for entertaining and enjoying beautiful sunsets.

Newly renovated sun filled master bedroom with queen bed & window box seating for reading & enjoying scenic BI views.Brand new bathroom off of master bedroom with spa-like shower.Two additional bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin)with water views. The downstairs has a large eat-in kitchen, full bath, living room, and TV room. Large yard plus there is a pond on the edge of the property. Close to many amenities such as beaches, restaurants, fishing, hiking, shopping & marinas. Featured in the Block Island Times.
***New reservations for the following season are accepted November 1.
*** Rentals from Last week in June through Labor Day require a week reservation.

Need less room? 1 or 2 bedroom cottage also available with pond and harbor views from their own decks. Please contact us for rates & details.

Keywords: Wrap around deck with great harbor views

Property manager

Karen sweet

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
New reservations for the following season are not accepted until November 1st.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Block Island

Block Island is home to this holiday home. 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 Nathan Mott Park and Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Block Island, RI

What's nearby

  • Great Salt Pond - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Coast Guard Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Oar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Payne’s Dock - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Block Island Retreat with Pond & Harbor Views located?

Situated in Block Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Great property. We had a very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This property is fantastic. The house is spacious with beautiful views from the porch. The kitchen was nicely stocked with supplies to cook meals. The house is located in a perfect location, within a quiet little stretch of the island and walkable or bike-able to pretty much everything. Karen and Glen were also extremely kind and easy to communicate with. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Retreat nice place to stay
Very clean, ideal spot only minutes from the ferry area on Block Island. Great views. Would definitely stay there again. Owner and property manager great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the SWEET RETREAT. The location was perfect - close to The Oar and Champlains. Kitchen was well equipped and the rooms are well decorated. Neighborhood chickens roamed the yard which was absolutely adorable. There was a water view in nearly every window. Check in / out process was very easy. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Northborough, ma usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet retreat is a wonderful stay!
Two couples rented sweet retreat for half a week. The place is cozy and well decorated. It was clean and comfortable. It’s quiet but close enough to town to walk. We did bring a car and that is helpful. And there is a wonderful cow Sassy who loves to come eat Karen’s apple trees! She is a riot. Hoping we can rent again. This one is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D., Carmel, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend at the Sweet
The property is located near the center of the island over looking New Harbor. During the evening hours sitting on the front porch enjoying a glass of wine or coffee early in the morning what an outstanding view of New Harbor. The house accomodated our family of 6 adults without issues. You can tell that homeowners takes pride in the condition of this cottage. Clean and well maintained. Upon walking into the kitchen, its modern, fully stocked and immaculate. If you drink coffee and use a kureg, bring you own. There is a drip coffee and filters were supplied. Two full size bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms. The house is only about 1 1/2 miles from New Shoreham where the ferry docks. I've rented other homes on Block, this by far is well worth the price. There is several restaurants within walking distance of the house, along with Payne's Donuts. OMG worth the wait. DD has nothing on Payne's. If and when we are back, this will be our first look at renting, hoping it's available. I also own a house that I rent short term in the Adirondacks, so I'm kind of pictucular when I right a review. Sweet Retreat, well worth the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place .... clean and nicely decorated.
My only suggestion....taking the garbage to the transfer station was not ideal for us ..... we never bring our car to the island. I would have happily paid a garbage fee. Otherwise we had an excellent time ♥️. loved walking to the beach that wasn't filled with people. Peaceful 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and good family meeting place
We just stayed in the Sweet Retreat for a week. Our group included 6 adults — my husband and myself, our two grown daughters and their partners. It was excellent - with a great big kitchen for family dinners and beautiful green grass and view of water. Highly recommend coming here!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, responsive host, great location
Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Narin A., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and bright
My husband, 4 year old son, and I stayed at the Sweet Retreat over the Labor Day long weekend. We had the loveliest time. Karen was very responsible and communicated with us before and during our stay whenever we had questions. The house itself is in a great location close to the new harbor and within walking distance to restaurants, park for children, and activities like bike/moped/kayak rental. The house was very clean and let in lots of natural light throughout the house. We especially loved the outdoor space where my son spent every morning and evening playing ball, frisbee or soccer with us. We loved walking to the pond out back and tossing stones or staring at the gorgeous view. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Karen and Glenn are excellent hosts - super responsive and attentive to our needs. Upstairs bedroom and bathroom have been renovated beautifully. The location of this house is great for those looking to enjoy walks in the morning and close proximity to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H., East Greenwich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation!
We loved our stay at the Sweet Retreat! The house was the perfect size for our group of 8, having the outdoor shower was a huge bonus. Watching the sun come up over the ocean and set over the pond was beautiful. When at the home we spent most of our time on the front porch. The house is just a a short drive into town, we were happy to have our cars. As we left, we all agreed we wanted to come back again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, Great Location!
This was our second year renting this property and we absolutely loved it It's the perfect location, away from the crowds but walkable to our favorite restaurants. The beach at the end of the road provides amazing sunsets.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria T., Glastonbury, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Sweet
I rented the Sweet Retreat with my family and my sister’s family, Four adults and three teens. The cottage fit us comfortably. The outdoor shower was terrific! Location was convenient we walked to BI Oyster grill for dinner and to Payne’s killer donuts in the mornings. Master bedroom was spacious. Ceiling fan and large windows kept the breeze blowing thru the house. Our sons enjoyed the pond behind the house for looking at turtles. There is a snapping turtle in there so watch for him. Karen called to check on things which was nice. The front porch w/ views was great and worked well for morning coffees, pm cocktails and reading. Overall we were very pleased!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
We absolutely loved this house. Location is perfect, Karen and Glenn were so responsive. Front porch is amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Beautiful home ! Clean and well maintained! We were visiting Block for a family getaway! Wonderful !
Homeowner was responsive to all of our needs! Most enjoyable stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Karen and Chris H.

We had a great time. Thank you Karen and Glenn. We’ll be back next year for sure!
Beautiful clean home! Gorgeous view especially from the wrap around porch
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patty&Al G., Kintnersville Pa.

Super Sweet Retreat!
You will not be disappointed! This was our first time staying on Block Island and this vacation rental was perfect! Karen and Glen are extremely hospitable and easy to communicate with. The house was clean with a lot of charm, we felt right at home. We had all kitchen amenities needed for cooking and grilling the nights we stayed in. We enjoyed the beautiful views from the spacious front porch and gazed at the stars at night on their wrap around porch. This spot is perfect to relax but also be close enough to fishing, the beach, clamming and the Island Main Street and Night life. We took in lunch and drinks at the Springhouse Inn which is a short drive or bike ride from the house. We rented mopeds and were able to see the island close up and personal. We also hiked trails along the beach. It was a great vacation and a great place to rent, we will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Old Saybrook, CT

Memories that will last forever!!!
Another amazing week on Block Island!! Sweet Retreats is truly our home away from home!! Year after year we enjoy all the comforts that are provided during our stay .. The yard is so peaceful and the views are breath taking. We have started our countdown to 2017 when we can return again! Thank you Sweet Reteats!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Old Saybrook, CT

Another week of magic!!!!
Year after year we grow to love this spot more and more! Thank you Karen and Glynn. Looking forward to next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leah H., Kensington, CT

Year after year.. a GREAT vacation spot!
What a great find a few years ago.. I found this house on the VRBO and it was meant as a christmas gift to my family one year. We can't stop coming back year after year now! The owners are SO friendly! The house has everything you need in it for a great vacation! The perfect deck and rocking chairs for cheese and wine in the afternoon after taking in the day at the beach! The den with the glass door is perfect for when the kids wake up early and don't want to wake everyone else up. There is plenty of things to do so close to house; fishing at the coast guard beach, hanging out by the ponds at the property, walking to "Secret Beach", Shellfishing in the Great salt pond! The kitchen is well equipped for when we come home with our fresh caught fish and clams for clam chowder.. but we always save room for smores on the grill! ;-) Best week of the year.. every year! LOVE IT HERE!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Old Saybrook, CT

The Gem of the Block
Wonderful clean and enjoyable!!! This home is great for family and friends - the Sweets are wonderful!! They always want to be sure everything is ok! We have been staying for over 5 years at the Sweet Retreat and it just keeps getting better every year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

sweet retreat
sweet retreat is a great home! everything we needed and more.perfect location,quiet & clean!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

And sweet it was!
My family enjoyed a wonderful week at Sweet's home where we were afforded all the comforts of home. The bright kitchen was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. There a was a private outside hot water shower which came in very handy washing off sand after a day at the beach. The setting of this home was lovely. It sat on a little hill, and from the kitchen windows and side porch we could look down on a small well tended vineyard. Also located in the back yard, is a small pond where our kids spent time catching and releasing fish.One of the best features of the home is the large front porch with ocean views and a connecting side porch for eating. We spent hours rocking or sitting and eating on the porches. We will definitely be booking again next year. We did not want to leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This retreat was sweet!
This stately, comfortable, and private home is aptly named, "Retreat." We enjoyed a wonderfully quiet, peaceful and private stay. Our mornings and evenings were spent on the spacious wrap around porch offering fantastic views of New Harbor. We totally enjoyed porch having our morning coffees and evening cocktails each day. This charming house was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and the recent renovations made our stay very comfortable indeed. On the of hottest days, we never felt uncomfortable because this home is located on a small knoll and southwest breezes blew kept temperatures in the house very comfortable.

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