As the other reviewers have said, this is an excellent location – between 8-10 minute walk to the main Newport waterfront strip/Bowen's Wharf. The space itself is more spacious than I was expecting and well appointed – the separation between the living and sleeping areas was great. The welcome snacks, wine, and water were much appreciated and a nice touch – especially the dog treats.
A couple of things I want to point out which is more about the building/area than the host/listing: the listing states this unit has a private entrance, but it is actually a shared entrance with a unit upstairs. I flag this because if you, like me, have a stranger-reactive dog, this could be an issue. The other: parking. The listing clearly states there is no parking with the unit, but parking in Newport is nothing short of a nightmare if you’re there between 1 May – 1 October. A lot of the street parking is restricted overnight to residents, and after a week, I only found one lot (a church) which allowed overnight parking. I would highly suggest you have a parking plan before arriving in Newport.