The Burgess House

Hostel

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

About

The Burgess House is a hostel in New Shoreham. It sits close to Block Island Historical Society Museum and Surf Beach, around 1.2 km from Block Island State Airport, about 0.5 km from Surf Beach. The area has 8 places to eat and 1 supermarket within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit New Shoreham is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

Block Island Historical Society Museum0.3 km
Surf Beach0.5 km
Baby Beach0.7 km
Ballard's Beach0.8 km
Pebbly Beach1.1 km
Fred Benson Town Beach1.3 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 8 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Block Island State Airport (BID) — 1.2 km → all hotels near BID
Nearest beach: Surf Beach — 0.5 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 22.1 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

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