Kate was very responsive via email and left some fruit, nuts, and water bottles for us in the kitchen when we arrived. Very nice! Our room was simple and had clean linens, a fan to cool us at night, room to put our luggage, and a comfortable bed. We loved walking to restaurants, the mansions, the cliff walk, and the downtown area. Very easy walk! I loved chatting with Kate in the kitchen - she's got some great experiences and stories to share! The house was quiet the whole time we were there - almost felt like we had the place to ourselves! Kate is a thoughtful host and you'll love exploring Newport from her home.