Shel is a great host, super responsive to any and all questions. The property is beautiful, the back yard is spectacular and we really enjoyed sitting outside at the big table for dinner. As noted in the description of the property, you are across the street from Club Soda - but we ran the window air conditioning units and were not bothered by any noise. We've been coming to Block Island for 13 years and without question this was the best appointed property we have stayed in - the kitchen and the bedding alone were very nice. The fact the property has air conditioning, sheets, pillowcases, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, beach chairs and beach umbrellas make it different than others on the island.