Avonlea Bed & Breakfast - New Shoreham

Beachfront adults-only inn on Block Island with daily wine hour and homemade breakfast

Amenities & Social Spaces

Avonlea Block Island offers a daily afternoon wine and cheese hour with homemade Barnacle cookies. Guests gather on the large wrap-around porch with rocking chairs overlooking Crescent Beach. Common areas include a sitting room with fireplace, a game room with board games and puzzles, and outdoor seating by a fire pit.

Rooms & Accommodations

The Avonlea Jewel of the Sea has 10 guest rooms, each named after gemstones such as the Jade, Moonstone, and Amethyst. Some rooms, like the Amethyst, offer a private deck and large jet tub, while the Diamond Suite provides oceanfront views from every window. Air conditioning, private bathrooms, and private entrances are standard in all rooms.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary daily breakfast is served with American and vegetarian options, including scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, and pastries. A selection of fresh-baked goods, including homemade cookies and breads, is offered each morning. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day in the common area.

Beach & Location

Avonlea by the Sea Block Island sits directly on Crescent Beach with a private path to the sand. The inn is a 1-minute walk from the Block Island Historical Society and a 10-minute walk from the ferry. Guests can walk to local restaurants, shopping areas, and the Southeast Lighthouse without needing a car.

Additional Services & Policies

The Avonlea Block Island Rhode Island provides free private parking on-site and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. Daily housekeeping, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out are available. The property is adults-only and non-smoking with designated outdoor smoking areas.

• Beach: Direct beach access with private path to Crescent Beach
• Social: Daily afternoon wine and cheese hour with Barnacle cookies
• Breakfast: Homemade American and vegetarian breakfast included
• Rooms: 10 gemstone-named rooms with ocean views, private decks, or jet tubs
• Location: 1-minute walk to Block Island Historical Society, 10-min walk from ferry
• Parking: Free private parking on-site