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

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and greenery.
A wooden dock extending into a calm water body, surrounded by lush greenery and a small boat.
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, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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

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About the neighborhood

Block Island

When you stay at this cottage in Block Island, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Great Salt Pond and Nathan Mott Park. .This cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Charleston Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Great Salt Pond - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charleston Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Nathan Mott Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ballard's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Oar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Spring House Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number RE.26059-STR, 12/31/2026

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

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

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