Pros:
The location of the house is perfect! Gorgeous views from the porch and easy drive to downtown Newport. Also an easy/beautiful walk to the beach. Open concept living room is great for a group.
Cons:
Two of the sleeper sofas advertised as beds are inadequate for sleeping. The mattress on one is extremely uncomfortable and the mattress on the other collapses. I would say 2 less people can be accommodated because it is better to just sleep on the couch itself.
Confirm with the host before your stay that your group is the only one booked. We had another group of 15 show up (with access to the home — quite the safety concern) who booked the same house for the same weekend on VRBO.
If your want to use the advertised grill, I recommend you request the host to thoroughly clean it before your arrival. While using the grill, the lack of cleanliness lead to a grease fire in which the fire department had to be called.
Smoke detectors were disconnected and fire extinguisher was empty/broken. I haven’t heard back from the host regarding these safety issues, so I recommend confirming with host that these issues have been addressed.