My good friend and I took a big summer road trip and Newport was our first stop. Street parking was so easy and Ray was quick to get us parking pass, to insure we didn't get ticketed! The little stone path to the cottage is a lovely detail but for someone with a big bag or rolling suitcase, be aware you will do better to carry it. The cottage is in the ideal location because we could walk everywhere as a tourist, yet feel like a resident. Ray was readily available to answer questions and to give us a much needed coffee grinder :-) With the loft aerobed and regular bed, we each had a bed and slept well. The aerobed is AWESOME! I'm even buying the same one! Third Street is a main thoroughfare so you will have some traffic at morning and evening "rush hours." The bathroom with its heater option was perfect after we got rained on for hours and returned home to dry out. A great shower and warm air helped us re-group and tackle rest of day! If you are over 5'6 you will have to bend down for the shower head but it's endless hot water will make you happy! Also worth noting Ray was super accommodating on our last morning, letting us stay a little past our check out time, he was always kind and happy and very available.