The Sheffield House combines a clean, cozy, and comfortable private space (bedroom and bathroom) with even more charming shared spaces (kitchen with huge fridge, fresh coffee and breakfast every morning, a wraparound porch and yard with breakfast tables, rocking chairs, hammock, and a well-stocked private outdoor shower).
Just steps from downtown New Shoreham, it provides a perfect home base from which to explore Block Island, but you could just as easily spend the day lounging at the house itself. Diane and her staff are friendly, available, and helpful with recommendations and ideas for spending time. They keep the place spotless (especially important with this year's COVID-19 issues), and they're quick to provide fresh towels for the bathroom and the beach. Diane is also friends with the owner of the BI General Store across the street, which proved helpful for us as a place to park our car.
This is the bed&breakfast experience that inspired AirB&B's name. We hope to make it back here next summer!