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Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

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The Barn Schooner Point
Interior view East
Interior view West
A closer view of the barn
Another perfect sunset at Schooner Point.

Overview of Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Block Island, RI
  • Popular LocationCoast Guard Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMohegan Bluffs10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrescent Beach10 min drive
  • AirportProvidence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape

Please read the full description:

The Barn is an idyllic, peaceful escape from the summertime crowds in town. Located on the bluffs above Long Island Sound, it has a spectacular view of passing boats and sunsets from the large windows on the west side, and sweeping views of the Audubon property from the open hayloft doors on the east An outside stairway leads to the upper floor of the Barn, one large space with a king-size bed built up for views to the west and a queen-size bed at the other end. The bathroom with shower is a separate room with a window above the sink overlooking rolling fields and the sunrise. The kitchen area has granite counters and two sinks and is furnished with a small fridge, an electric two-burner cooker, coffee machine, toaster oven, etc. The ground floor of the Barn is used as a studio/sculpture gallery and as storage for vehicles in the winter… not used when guests are in residence.
The separate driveway to the Barn passes the owner's large vegetable and flower garden. There is a picnic table and charcoal grill, hammock and Adirondack chairs for relaxing in the sun. The property has a private path to the rocky beach, excellent for surf-casting, beach combing and picnics. Swimming is not recommended because of the difficulty in getting in and out of the water over the stones.
Suitable for a couple or a small family, the Barn at Schooner Point is romantic. A car is strongly recommended because it is at the end of a long dirt road, about 3 miles from the ferry, restaurants and swimming beaches.

The barn is not winterized so strong winds from the west and east can make it drafty inside. There is a vented kerosene heater which works well to heat the space. It is possible to be comfortable in the barn in November and December if it is not too windy or bitterly cold.

Property manager

Leslie Hartnett
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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Sea view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Shoreham

Located in New Shoreham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lewis-Dickens Farm and Southeast Light House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clayhead Nature Trail and Old Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Coast Guard Beach - 6 min drive
  • Great Salt Pond - 8 min drive
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 10 min drive
  • Crescent Beach - 10 min drive
  • Ballard's Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oar - 10 min drive
  • The National Hotel - 10 min drive
  • Paynes Dock Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Dead Eye Dick's - 9 min drive
  • The National Hotel Bar - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barn at Schooner Point- A Romantic Escape located?

This family-friendly New Shoreham holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Coast Guard Beach, Rodman's Hollow and Lewis-Dickens Farm. Black Rock Beach and Nathan Mott Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location. Great stay.
My family and I had a great time at the barn - it was one of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A romantic escape
The views are amazing. The sunrise and sunsets are something that you have to experience. They were breath taking. Everything about this spot says you need to stay here! So happy we were finally able to experience this piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and location
Can't think of a better place to be in Block Island, especially in the off season (October). Spectacular ocean view from the king size bed. We were totally comfortable even through a couple of cool and extremely windy days and nights. Hosts were wonderful and we'd love to stay there again. The only hassle (easily resolved) was directions: best GPS coordinate for us was 893 Southwest Road (Cooneymus Road to Dicken's Road to SW Road all the way to the Hackett property and "barn" signs at the end).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quiet
The place was the perfect secret hideaway with an amazing view of the ocean and sunset. The trail down to the private beach offered a peaceful walk, and the beach had a lot to explore. A storm came through that extended our stay, but we couldn't have picked a better spot to be. The hosts were awesome, and extremely accommodating. The best hosts that I have had the pleasure of meeting! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Hartnett

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We inherited this 10 acre property from my husband's parents who bought it in 1946. The original house was built in 1840 and we have added on to it, doing all the work ourselves. We are both artists; Sean is a sculptor of stone and Leslie does reliefs in terracotta/majolica. We live 6 months in our house on the property (May-November) and 6 months in Pietrasanta, Italy (November-May. We built the Barn in 1997.

Why they chose this property

Sean's family bought the property because they fell in love with Block Island and with Schooner Point in particular. They felt it was very like Ireland with its brilliant blues and greens and its rolling stone walls. They chose this particular spot because it was far (3 miles) from the more populated parts of the island and because it was so near the ocean. In 1946 there was much to choose from but Schooner Point won their hearts.

What makes this property unique

No matter how crowded it gets in the summer on Block Island, it's always peaceful at Schooner Point.

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