Lisa's place is great. Based on some of the notes that have been left on the chalkboard wall in the kitchen from previous guests (nice touch BTW), it's popular for bachelorette weekends and couples' getaways, but our family of 5 found it perfect for a week-long stay as well.
The space itself was absolutely fine with enough space and beds for everyone, a coffee maker, blender, all the kitchen basics, and a nice roof deck for catching sunrises/sunsets.
What's really phenomenal though is the location. There are two great breakfast & lunch spots 2 minutes away -- one (Corner Cafe) directly downstairs in the same building, and a second (Scratch) about 50 yards down the street. FYI for future guests, Scratch is your better bet. Just IMHO. And a nice coffee shop (Empire Tea and Coffee) that's a 2-3 minute walk. But that's just for things you need to get going.
EVERYTHING else (besides the Newport Mansions and the beaches) is at most a 10-minute walk away -- Bowen's Wharf, for example, with all of its boat tours, sailing adventures, fishing trips, restaurants, shops, etc., is right down the street. Thames Street and everything it has to offer -- again, 5-10 minute walk away. Same for Cardines Field if you're into catching some really great baseball for a few bucks. Go Gulls!
The Mansions, Cliff Walk and beaches (along with grocery stores) are 10 minutes away by car. You have two parking spaces in the back, so having a car (or two) is no problem.
The kids have already asked if we can go back. It's a no-brainer that if/when we head back to Newport, we'll try and stay here again.
Thanks Lisa!