We stayed at Todd & Ann's the night before Newport Jazz Festival on Saturday. As we were driving from Manhattan on Friday night, I texted Ann about our late arrival. We arrived 1.5 hrs later than what we originally communicated, but Ann was very understanding and cooperative. She arranged everything perfect for us to find our room and use the facilities--lit the room and the shower, left a note on the door saying "welcome", turned on the AC, etc.

Next morning she offered us coffee, bagels, fruits and many more. I have used airbnb for a few times so far, but haven't stayed anywhere that works like a full-service B&B. Though you have to cook for yourself, it's nothing more than cooking an egg and pouring coffee that's already brewed. We found Todd's welcoming words in Korean on the whiteboard in the kitchen, and that was certainly a pleasant surprise! When we met Todd later, he said whenever they have guests with international background, he would look up the Internet and do it to welcome them. What was more interesting was that the rose of Sharon they have in their backyard is Korea's national flower. Ann seemed very surprised when I told her this. :)

Ann stayed with us throughout the breakfast, took us out at the porch and in the garden, and let us fully enjoy the features her house offers. When we went back after the jazz festival to pick up clothes my husband left in the closet, they were so very helpful!

If you're going to attend NJF, I would definitely recommend to stay here. Not only it's very easy access to Fort Adams State Park, Todd and Ann are such great hosts. Oh, I almost forgot to mention Aurora, such a friendly and fluffy golden retriever. She definitely made the stay much more enjoyable. :)