The apartment is indeed fantastic. We spent two very happy months there. It is comfortable, full of interesting and esoteric objects (like Chip's marvellous house as a whole) with a fabulous bathroom and very well-equipped kitchen. The piece de resistance for us was an open fire that Chip was happy for us to use (though the apartment is centrally heated and air-conditioned).

Chip was the perfect host - kind and hospitable without being intrusive. His breakfasts are lavish and delicious - fresh fruit, homemade souffles and quiches, home-baked corn bread, omelettes, bacon, sausage - we had to guard against getting fat! He also cooks brownies which are left on a covered cake stand on the dining table, so that guests can help themselves as they walk past.

We are from the UK and didn't have a car while we were there, but managed perfectly well without one, walking each day through downtown Providence and on to Brown University.
(There is a convenient bus service for those wishing to take advantage of it, but we relished the opportunity to walk off our breakfasts.)

Chip's house is full of treasures, including a grand piano in the downstairs sitting-room that guests are welcome to use. It's not often in a rented property that you have an antique Limoges china set to use in your apartment but that's what you get here. We cannot recommend this place highly enough - it is welcoming, comfortable, and overall an unforgettable experience.