Rita’s cottage is steps from downtown but sitting on the front porch you would never know it. Peaceful and quiet with all of your typical hotel amenities and conveniences. We didn’t make it to breakfast but were pleasantly surprised to find that and wine and snacks were both included. The only drawback I can think of is, check in is a bit of a walk uphill from the cottage and ferry terminal with luggage. I would suggest one sit on the cottage porch with luggage while someone else goes to check in. The 1661 was very kind to offer a ride back to the cottage as well as to pick us up later that evening for the wedding we were attending at the hotel. Definitely not a reason to not stay just a FYI. We would definitely recommend Rita’s place and will not hesitate to stay when we return to Block.