Firstly, this property is right on the water and the views are spectacular, enjoying views of Bristol Bay in every direction. It’s lovely and serene with not too much activity but just enough to enjoy the boats going by. It is easy to get to and has a wonderful proximity to outings like Bristol beach and historic village, downtown Newport, Newport and Middletown beaches, fishing charters out of point Judith, etc.
The home has nice water frontage where you can easily launch kayaks or take a dip. There is a cool little inlet just up the shore where we kayaked and watched the local fisherman from the point. The beach has a rocky shore so bring your aqua shoes if that bothers you. It wasn’t a problem for us and we enjoyed exploring the cool volcanic rocks and sea grasses.
Upon entering the home we were welcomed with snacks, s’mores fixings and a lovely bottle of bubbly rosé which was a great touch and very much appreciated. The kitchen has plenty of space for whatever provisions you’re bringing for your stay as well as pots and pans, glasses and plates, utensils, etc.; pretty much everything you need for your stay! There is even a propane fueled lobster/crab pot if you feel like doing a boil next to the outside fire pit.
Did I mention the views are spectacular? The bedrooms are nice and easily fit the eight people in our party and 3/5 of the bedrooms have beautiful water views. The second waterfront bedroom upstairs has a pull out futon sofa which would be better suited to children if used. An adult couple stayed on it for a week and it was less than ideal.
The downstairs bedroom has a bath right next to it which makes it sort of en suite for whomever stays there. We gave that one to the senior couple in our group which allowed them a bit more privacy. It also has its own little deck with chairs enjoying the gorgeous view. The second bathroom services the upstairs bedrooms but it is rather spacious and was not an issue for us. A lovely array of toiletries was supplied in the bathrooms which was again, a nice touch.
The home and yard, while beautiful, are a little rough around the edges. It has some nice furniture and finishings but is not a newly finished/remodeled space. Nothing to keep you away but bear it in mind based on what guests you’re bringing and their expectations for accommodations.
Views for days…Philip our host was extremely responsive throughout the booking process, during our stay and after. He was a pleasure to work with and showed us all the signs of a strong and caring Airbnb host. Erin who is another host is local and brought over extra paper towels and would have brought anything else we needed if asked. This beautiful property has limitless potential and we had a wonderful week. We wish the hosts and their guests all the best.