REVIEW OF COLEEN'S AIRBNB
Recommendation, 5 out of 5 for:
the warmth of Coleen's welcome,
the meeting and surpassing of expectations and
for the general feel-good factor.
Coleen's proud claim to offer 'the most comfy stay on the Island' is more than justified!
Her lovely 'bungalow' is located in a pleasant, peaceful and friendly neighbourhood just three miles north of Newport centre.
When approaching, the striking feature is the width of the driveway - providing both easy access and safe off-road parking. Arrangements for entry to, and exit from, the home are well managed and Coleen presents her 'house rules' in a clear, unfussy manner.
The home with its interesting architectural feature, the centrally located fire, is a tribute to its owner's good taste and love of comfort - with leather-covered large corner sofa and leather rocking chair and oh-so-comfortable beds to rival the ones at home. We slept like logs!
Coleen really knows how to make her guests feel welcome. We were greeted with a generous basket of goodies, and wine, and an invitation to help ourselves to whatever we found in the fridge and kitchen cabinets.
Our hostess was attentive to our every need. Our request for a lemon juicer and a set of egg cups was promptly met. Though she is, undoubtedly, a busy lady she found time to treat us to a tour of the locality, too.
And what a locality it is! For Brits to find themselves surrounded by such familiar place names as Bristol, Portsmouth and Plymouth, plus others too numerous to mention, is strangely comforting. To have, on your doorstep, Newport with its buzzing harbour and upmarket life style, the maritime delights of Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive and the awe-inspiring mansions of the Gilded Age, plus elegant Martha's Vineyard and wild Cape Cod within driving distance, all combine to make Coleen's home a very special place indeed in which to enjoy a vacation.
And all located on the same balmy latitude as Barcelona!
This Airbnb truly is 'home from home' with the added bonus of the quite delightful company of charming Coleen, the 'hostess with the mostest'.