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    • Address 61 Dodge Street
      Block Island, RI 02807-0488
      USA
    • Phone+1-401-466-5891
    • Fax+1-401-466-9910
    • Toll free+1-800-992-7290
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    In its 100th year, this romantic Victorian is located in Block Island's historic district. It is on Crescent Beach within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and other Island activity. Newly renovated, The Blue Dory Inn provides a variety of accommodation including luxury suites with Jacuzzi, private cottages and private rooms. All have private baths, town or ocean views, plush antique decor, wall-to-wall carpeting and all modern comforts. The eat-in kitchen welcomes each morning with an expanded continental breakfast with freshly baked muffins, bagels, fritata, fresh fruit, and other specialties of the house. Fresh juice, an endless pot of regular and flavored coffee, and various teas are always available. A wine and nibbles hour is held every afternoon in the parlor. The aroma of The Blue Dory special cookie baking fills the house early every evening. Your hosts will arrange everything from island tours to bike rentals and can make numerous recommendations on sites to see and places to visit. The Blue Dory Inn has received recognition for outstanding performance in the following publications: included in Paula Begoun's book, "The Best Places to Be Kissed in New England". Featured Inn in 'The Block Island Magazine and Travel Guide, 1995-1996'. Recent winner of Boston Best Guide's 'Creme de la Creme' award as Block Island's most romantic B&B. Featured in the June, 1996 issue of Travel and Leisure Magazine in an article entitled '50 Great Beach Resorts'. Recently interviewed for articles to appear in 'Elle' and 'National Geographic' magazines.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 3 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    An Excellent Stay

    December 12, 2011

    A friend and I stayed for a week at The Victorian Inns by the Sea, Avonlea and it was wonderful. The entire house is carefully appointed and our room was very attractive, comfortable and cozy. But it was the Innkeeper, Crystal, who really made the stay excellent. Although we always had our privacy, Crytal always seemed available to give us advise about places to dine along with helpful info about Block Island overall. And, I must say that Crystal prepares the most delicious breakfast and her company at always delightful ! Our well-appointed accommodations, the loveliness of the house, our wonderful breakfasts, PLUS the welcoming ambience and the care that Crystal provided for us really made our stay so fine ! Renee and Julia

    4.6 out of 5
     

    i'mcoming back

    July 25, 2011

    stayed one night in blue dory andthe next in avonlea. LOVE THESE PLACES!!

    5 out of 5
     

    couples weekend

    April 18, 2007

    We stayed at the Blue Dory to celebrate a friends birthday. We took the ferry from Rhode Island , it took about 1 hour. It was a very wonderful stay. The inn is situated only two blocks from the harbor where the ferry drops you off. You can walk to pretty much everything in town. We went in early November, the weather was still lovely, but some of the stores and restaurants were closed for the season. The innkeeper was lovely and very interesting to talk to.. She provided a wonderful wine , cheese and hot cookies hour in the early evening. The Blue Dory sits right on the beach so we were able to go out back , bring our our champagne and snacks and set up a lovely sunset toast to my friend for her birthday.The rooms were lovely and comfortable. The breakfast is served in the basement of the inn in a small cafe type setting. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Blue Dory and Block Island. A very special place to see.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Ann Law

    Innkeepers Description:

    Former NY Legislator, recently completed book entitled 'Fixing America, Prescription for Health Care'former health care professional

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $65 - $395

    Avalon

    Queen bed, twin pullout bed, tv/vcr, a/c, private bath with Jacuzzi tub, private porch with ocean view

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00PM    Check Out: 11:00AM

    • Minimum Stay: 2 evenings in season

    • Deposit Amount Required: 50%

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Wine and cheese hour in afternoon

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Families with young children are welcome in our cottages.

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: Limited


    Discount Type

    • AAA
      Percent Off: 10%

    • ABBA
      Percent Off: 10%

    • Corporate
      Percent Off: 10%

    • Group
      Percent Off: 10%

    • Length of Stay
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7

    • Seniors
      Percent Off: 10%

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 3 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    An Excellent Stay

    December 12, 2011

    A friend and I stayed for a week at The Victorian Inns by the Sea, Avonlea and it was wonderful. The entire house is carefully appointed and our room was very attractive, comfortable and cozy. But it was the Innkeeper, Crystal, who really made the stay excellent. Although we always had our privacy, Crytal always seemed available to give us advise about places to dine along with helpful info about Block Island overall. And, I must say that Crystal prepares the most delicious breakfast and her company at always delightful ! Our well-appointed accommodations, the loveliness of the house, our wonderful breakfasts, PLUS the welcoming ambience and the care that Crystal provided for us really made our stay so fine ! Renee and Julia

    4.6 out of 5
     

    i'mcoming back

    July 25, 2011

    stayed one night in blue dory andthe next in avonlea. LOVE THESE PLACES!!

    5 out of 5
     

    couples weekend

    April 18, 2007

    We stayed at the Blue Dory to celebrate a friends birthday. We took the ferry from Rhode Island , it took about 1 hour. It was a very wonderful stay. The inn is situated only two blocks from the harbor where the ferry drops you off. You can walk to pretty much everything in town. We went in early November, the weather was still lovely, but some of the stores and restaurants were closed for the season. The innkeeper was lovely and very interesting to talk to.. She provided a wonderful wine , cheese and hot cookies hour in the early evening. The Blue Dory sits right on the beach so we were able to go out back , bring our our champagne and snacks and set up a lovely sunset toast to my friend for her birthday.The rooms were lovely and comfortable. The breakfast is served in the basement of the inn in a small cafe type setting. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Blue Dory and Block Island. A very special place to see.


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  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Island

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    City - Providence

    • Distance to city: 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      95 S Narraeansett Exit 108S to point Judith, RI to Block Island Ferry Terminal

    Airport

    • TF Green, Providence

    • Directions to property:
      TF Green, Providence


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    Property highlights

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Alarm clock

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Ceiling fans

    • Telephone

    Other

    • CD rom of Block Island for easy access to restaurants, etc. home baked cookies

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental +

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining room,Outside patio overlooking ocean

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Blue Dory Cookie

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    Additional food services

    • Home baked cookies

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