We had a wonderful time staying at Noreen’s place. We decided to take a last minute getaway to Newport and were pleasantly surprised by how great the place was. It was very close to Bellevue with the mansions and the cliff walk. We didn’t go to the beach so not sure how far that was. It’s about a 20-35 minute walk to downtown depending on your speed and where you’re going. The place itself had everything we needed. She has a beautiful pool and hot tub area that was an added bonus! The room has a double bed which was very comfy for its size. It also had a small kitchenette with stove burners (no oven), microwave, coffee maker, small sink and mini fridge (no freezer). This was particularly helpful as we got stuck in the hurricane and spent a little more time inside then we planned. The bathroom has a shower only (no tub) which was very small but decent water pressure. She even put some snacks for breakfast which was very nice. There’s also a small sitting room as soon as you walk in with a place to sit and eat, right off the balcony with a beautiful pond view from it. However, she was not kidding about the steps! Make sure you are comfortable because they are very tiny and slippery when wet. I would not recommend for those not in good shape or with small pets or children, as I think carrying them will be difficult. We brought soft weekender bags and a soft cooler/beach bag and didn’t have any issues with the stairs. Noreen was also very responsive over email and sent us all the information we needed prior to arrival. Overall, I would definitely recommend this stay for 1-2 people and will be looking to see if it’s available next time we’re back in Newport!