My sister and I stayed with Michael for two nights during our first visit to Rhode Island, and I can't imagine finding a more hospitable host! He was waiting to meet us right as we pulled in and was incredibly accommodating during our entire stay. We arrived to find water bottles, snacks, and local events guides in our room. We especially loved chatting with Michael in the evenings and finding out about great places to eat or visit that we wouldn't have found on our own (for example, Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown and Dante's Kitchen in East Greenwich).

Michael's home truly is serene and a wonderful place to relax at the end of the day. The work he has put into the house to make it what it is today is very evident. Our room (the green room) was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. We loved the direct access to the back porch, the unique pebble floors, and the room-darkening curtains. The location is close enough to most spots in Rhode Island to be a great home base to travel from -- only about 30 minutes from Providence or Newport. I would definitely recommend staying at the Serene Cottage! It's a much better experience than a typical impersonal hotel room. Wish we were able to stay longer :-)