We can't say enough wonderful things about the Ross House. We were looking to get away from the city for a weekend and absolutely fell in love with the island and this magnificent estate.

The beauty of Block Island is a closely held secret by the families who have been visiting the island for decades. Positioned roughly 75 yards from the eastern coast line, the Ross House was built with the surrounding scenery at the forefront of its design. While beautiful in it’s own right, the home highlights the views with floor to ceiling glass windows in every room which allows for sweeping vistas from land to sea, sunrise to sunset.

The space is unique and comfortable and there are many gems to be found and made your own. There is the outdoor shower, the wood burning stove, the organic vegetable garden, or the upstairs patio to name a few, but our favorite proved to be the upstairs daybed/“reading nook” (as we liked to call it) flanked by windows holding sites of the ocean and the Southeast Lighthouse (located over the Mohegan Bluffs). It's a gorgeous spot to slow down, relax and enjoy as the world turns. The privacy of the house is also something to be cherished. Secluded from the neighboring properties, the only noises we heard in the still of night were crickets and the calming sounds of the ocean. At least one quiet night spent at home on the couch with a bottle of wine watching the wood burning stove heat up a pot filled with scented herbs is mandatory.

The attention to detail within the home is clear as all of the appliances and amenities in the house were chosen with care. The showers had excellent water pressure, temperature and design (the outdoor shower is unreal!). The kitchen was equipped with a powerful stove and oven unit that made cooking breakfast and dinner fun and easy. The beds were top quality and the bedrooms featured views of the ocean and the sunrise right from your pillow (waking up early can be a challenge but in this case, it was a juice well worth the squeeze).

The main town (which is quite small, but busy in the summer and full of friendly locals in the off season) is located 5 minutes up the street if you are interested in grabbing drinks, food, or ice cream. Ken was kind enough to offer us a lift to and from town as well as give us a tour of the island in his truck.

A stay at the Ross House is worth every penny. It is truly a fantastic home on a fantastic island. Thank you Ken for having us and for putting your heart into the design and construction of such a beautiful space. What you have created is truly something to strive for and we would love to come back and visit again in the future!

Your friends,
-Morgan & Rob