Location! Location! Location! This house was a huge win for us! Its proximity to town allowed our large party to have complete independence and flexibility in coming-and-going. Half of our group traveled to Jamestown for sailing every day - a 10 minute commute. The rest of us walked into town for coffee every morning (Mokka on Lower Thames) and to the wharf for sunsets. Having traveled to the Newport area several times, this was by far my favorite place to stay.
The house was perfect for us - we are casual travelers who needed lots of beds, enough showers, laundry, and a working kitchen. Parking was easy with Lauren & Mark's guest passes for street parking.
Staying in this historical neighborhood was very special for us all, especially our guests from California, who had never seen houses this old! We also enjoyed the shops and restaurants in the neighborhood: The Point Liquors, The Mad Hatter, Cottage and Garden, Wish, and Stoneacre Brasserie.
We made great memories in Lauren & Mark's home. I strongly recommend it for a "local Newport" experience.