We truly loved Clamalot. It was incredibly sunny in the living room with big windows, very quite neighborhood, and a comfortable king sized bed. Also decorated in good taste. It is definitely a cozy little cottage, but it isn't cramped or small. I think Middletown is definitely the way to do Newport, as you're near beautiful beaches and Sachuest Point, which is a truly stunning, pristine corner of the island. John had the place nicely set up and he was very flexible and personable.