Island Manor Resort

The Resort and Its Setting

Island Manor Resort is a small, independent timeshare property on Block Island, New Shoreham, Rhode Island. It's a casual, lodging-style resort rather than a large amenity-driven complex: studios and suites come with full kitchens, and there's a shared picnic area with BBQ grills for guests to use outdoors. Reviewers rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews, consistent with a well-kept, no-frills base rather than a resort built around on-site activities. That makes it a good fit for owners and renters who plan to spend most of their time out exploring the island itself.

Block Island and Things to Do Nearby

Block Island is one of the quieter island destinations in New England — a place known for bluffs, nature preserves and a slower pace rather than nightlife or shopping. Within a short distance of the resort you'll find Old Harbor, the island's main town, with its shops, restaurants and galleries, as well as Block Island State Beach for swimming and sunbathing. Rodman's Hollow offers hiking trails through varied coastal landscape, while Mohegan Bluffs has dramatic clifftop views along the southern shore. Further north, Block Island North Light marks the island's northern tip with sweeping ocean views and a bit of maritime history. Most visitors get around on foot, by bike, or using island transport, since the island itself is small and car traffic is limited.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Island Manor Resort and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week privately, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the site. There's a one-time listing fee to post your ad, and BidMyTimeshare.com doesn't take a cut of the sale, regardless of the final price.

Because Island Manor Resort is independent, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded chain. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort or its association: the transfer fee charged to move the deed or contract into the buyer's name, the current annual maintenance fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and roughly how long a transfer takes to process once paperwork is submitted. These details vary by resort and aren't always published, so it's worth getting them in writing before any deposit changes hands. A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself along with future annual fees, but not any outstanding dues or fees the seller owed up to the point of transfer — clarify this with the association as well.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Block Island runs on a ferry schedule from the Rhode Island mainland, with year-round service that expands in summer. Anyone renting or buying a week here should plan their travel around ferry times rather than assuming they can simply drive onto the island. Summer (June–August) is peak season with the most going on, but also the busiest; late spring and early autumn bring fewer crowds and milder, often more comfortable weather for hiking and sightseeing. Winter is very quiet, with reduced ferry schedules and fewer services open, which suits owners looking for a low-key off-season stay. Renters should also ask what's included in the unit — full kitchens mean groceries can replace some restaurant costs, which is worth factoring into any rental price comparison.