Whether you’re planning a winter retreat to the quiet solitude of Block Island or are planning ahead for getaways and special occasions in 2024, there are no better places to stay on Block Island than our collection of Inns and Bed and Breakfasts. With beachfront accommodations close to town, we offer the perfect place for couples, families, and solo travelers to embrace nature and the quiet solitude of Block Island.
Though you may only be thinking of Block Island as a summertime retreat, it’s truly a winter destination like no other. The temperature is chilly outside, but the landscapes on Block Island are still plenty inviting, and there are a surprising number of things to do on Block Island in the winter months, too!
Spend your days walking the beaches, meandering the Block Island Trails, visiting the lighthouses, or shopping in the charming Old Harbor on Block Island. Perhaps one of our favorite parts about winter on Block Island, apart from enjoying the area with far fewer crowds, is the chance to search for Block Island Orbs – all part of the famous Glass Float Project. Winter, with its stark landscapes, is a much easier time of year to spot these treasures!
Regardless of what you do while you’re here, you’ll find the best places to stay on Block Island among our properties. Our accommodations are cozy and comfortable, and our welcoming hospitality is unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. It’s easy to see why we’re rated as one of the best places to stay on Block Island. Book your room at our lodging on Block Island today.
The Best Places to Stay on Block Island
Just south of the mainland of Rhode Island, you’ll find a charming island paradise accessible by the Block Island Ferries. From the moment you set foot on the Block Island Ferry and start your journey across the sound, you’ll begin to feel the gentle lull of this island paradise – and you’ll start to feel your stress and worries fade onto the mainland behind you.
Though you could certainly visit Block Island in a single day, why not linger longer and enjoy the unplugged feeling of Rhode Island’s most popular island getaway? You’ll find the best places to stay on Block Island aren’t too far away from the ferry terminal, with accommodations that will transport you as far away from your worries as you want to be.
There are a number of reasons our collection of Bed and Breakfasts and cottages are rated as the best places to stay on Block Island. First among them is our location. We’re just three minutes from the Block Island Ferry for ease of access, but more importantly, we’re one of the only places to stay on Block Island that offer beachfront lodging. Linger in your guest room enjoying the waterfront views, or take a few steps outside our doors and wander for miles along Block Island beaches.
With the best of the island at your behest, it’s easy to see why we’re rated as one of the best places to stay on Block Island. But our location on the beach truly is just the beginning of what you’ll experience here. We offer a range of accommodations to choose from, including those that are perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers.
If you’re traveling with kids or pets, you’ll want to consider the Blue Dory Inn or one of our Block Island Vacation Cottages. If you’re looking for one of the most romantic places to stay on Block Island, Avonlea is a perfect choice. Above all else, our lodging on Block Island offers a place to unplug and rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul- something that can be particularly important in these sometimes dreary winter months!
Our location and range of accommodations are perfect – but those aren’t the only reasons we’re consistently rated as one of the best places to stay on Block Island. We also offer our guests a range of amenities, including a daily breakfast. In an era when many properties are no longer offering breakfasts, we continue to serve our guests each morning, offering them the perfect fuel for whatever lies ahead for your Block Island adventure.
We’ll also be waiting with some happy hour treats at the end of the day so you can relax and unwind before heading out to dinner and wrapping up another extraordinary day on Block Island. With so much on offer here and unrivaled attention to detail, it’s no wonder we’re one of the best places to stay on Block Island.
Look for Block Island Orbs This Winter
Though there are plenty of things to do on Block Island – including relaxing and unwinding to your fullest at our lodging on Block Island – one of our favorites is looking for Block Island orbs. Block Island orbs, part of The Glass Float Project, can be found throughout the year. Winter, though, is one of the best seasons to find them, as it’s a little easier to see them without the normal foliage of the rest of the year.
Searching for these popular Block Island orbs is a modern-day treasure hunt. Starting in June and at intervals throughout the year, 550 Block Island orbs, all made by local artist Eben Horten, are hidden around Block Island for locals and visitors to find. Each of the Block Island orbs is about the size of an orange, and they are dated and stamped. Most of the floats are clear, but this year (2023), there are 23 unique colored Block Island orbs.
These Block Island orbs are hidden along beaches and greenway trails, always above the high tide mark but never in the dunes or up the side of the bluffs. Not only is it a fun adventure to search for the Block Island Orbs while you’re here, but they offer a wonderful keepsake of your time spent at our lodging on Block Island, too!
Though there are far more things to do on Block Island this winter, above all else we encourage you to relax, unwind, and appreciate the view at our lodging on Block Island. It is, after all, one of the many reasons we’re considered the best places to stay on Block Island. Book your room with us today!
