There is no doubt that Paula's place is perfectly situated, well appointed, and perfect for a stay in Narragansett. It is also beautifully decorated and spacious.
Unfortunately we had an unpleasant experience with Paula for a couple reasons:
1) There were no check-in instructions provided. We were 10 minutes early for check-in. After communicating with Paula that we were there and ringing her doorbell, there was no answer. We therefore assumed it was self check-in, as is with many Airbnbs, so we entered the apartment, which was unlocked with the keys in the kitchen. Paula then rudely accosted my guests, entering from her private door, after realizing we had let ourselves in - making it an unpleasant welcome. Clearly surprised, she came across as rude without trying to understand the situation.
2) You pay a cleaning fee but you have to do the cleaning yourself - ie. wash dishes and take out trash. Not a huge deal, but doesn't make sense to me...
Be aware: You are not renting the "whole apartment", you are renting bedrooms based on the # of guests. She unlocks 1 bedroom for every 2 guests. This should be clearly stated.