The host was very friendly and helpful during our 2 night stay, with great recommendations on where to go on the island. The loft is in a perfect location, and I'd recommend it to young travelers exploring Newport on foot who don't spend much time indoors. The loft itself is cozy and cute, and all the appliances do work, but expect some rickety aspects. Be prepared to watch your head if you're tall, especially with the slanted ceilings. The bed in the loft is a futon mattress, which was comfortable enough for the 2 nights we stayed.

My only real warning, is that although the loft is pet-friendly, I would be extremely careful if you are bringing a larger dog. The stairs inside are steaper than the photo suggests (like an attic ladder), and there are also wooden stairs that are required to get into the loft that are fairly steep and slightly awry. The host did mention the stairs in the description, but I wasn't expecting the outside to be so intimidating. Our younger 40 lb dog could handle the outdoor stairs, but our older 50 lb dog had to be carried down the stairs. Neither could use the indoor stairs.

Overall, I'd completely recommend this loft as an affordable stay if you're looking to do the cliff walks, first beach, or downtown Newport, and you're looking for a place to hang your hat. We spent most of our time out and about, but it was nice to have a home base to come to between day trips. We spent most of our time outside in the secluded yard, which has some picnic tables and plenty of shade, which our dogs appreciated. So all and all, it was a good stay, just make sure everyone is comfortable with stairs.