We stayed for 8 days/7 nights here, in July and was surprised with how conveniently located the property is. Yes, we were about 3 miles to Narraganset Beach, but we opted for a more private (and FREE) beach at Point Judith (Fisherman's Memorial - perfect for kids!) about 19 minutes away, and the house is only about 19 minutes from Newport.
The house was very clean, and bright, and the air conditioner (although not central air) was perfectly sufficient in cooling the entire house. We had 4 days above 90 degrees, and it was very cool, and comfortable upon our return from the beach. We learned quickly how we could walk to a few important amenities : Liquor store, Bike Rental, Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream, Pizza, and a great playground for kids all within walking distance. A short drive away is a surf shop, grocery store, CVS/Rite Aid, and the beach of course! I also loved that the neighborhood was bike friendly for little kids, not much traffic and the kids get to ride their bikes on the road.
Gaetano suggested a little beach about 2 miles away that my kids loved at night. I wouldn't recommend it during the day, too busy. We only went there at night after dinner (7p-9p) because it was empty, and there were tons of hermit crabs for the kids, and beautiful scenery as the sun sets.
We brought all of our food from home, and cooked every day. The house is well appointed with the basics that you will need for cooking and grilling. I would recommend bringing your own big knife for chopping :)
Gaetano was a very helpful host, answered all of our questions, and gave us tips on where to go. He was very helpful throughout our stay in the house, and informative even before we arrived.
I will re-book this home next year, with my two children and husband. Absolutely!