Our host, Sean, was very proactive with communication and quick to respond to our questions. He went out of his way to help us with 1 or 2 special requests. In short, extremely easy and pleasant to deal with. His cottage is great. The location is extremely convenient for accessing Newport’s waterfront - only about 7-10 mins easy walk. Furthermore, Cliff Walk and Easton Beach are just about 2 miles away. The off street parking is a huge plus (can’t emphasize this enough) for Newport especially based on location. The parking is large enough for 3-4 cars or 2-3 large SUVs. The cottage itself is very well kept and although it’s in a historic area and looks very quaint the interior has pretty much all the modern features a family will need with well equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms and surprisingly spacious bedrooms. There is more than enough room for mid to larger families - you won’t feel cramped. The backyard is very well maintained and has a nice sitting area that has a big enough table to enjoy meals, drinks, etc. I should mention that although the location is extremely convenient you are shielded from the noise from the boisterous waterfront activities/venues. It was really nice and quiet at night. Finally, Sean is a good source of info for local restaurants and activities. Highly recommended!