This spot is FABULOUS! Right in the center of downtown Newport, with an easy walk to all of the wharfs and such. Great food, cool shops and nightlife line the street that their apartment is on. All of the mansions are about an 8-15 min drive away. About 1 minute and 30 seconds into arriving at Jim & Jill's apartment, I was already looking for apartments to rent long-term in Newport!
Jim & Jill were excellent hosts, and their suggestions and recommendations were right on point. Um, Midtown Oyster Bar? Are you kidding? I cried and slapped my knee several times throughout the wildly decadent meal (that'll happen after spending the day in various Vanderbilt/Oelrichs/Berwind estates - be warned).
My fellow travelers and I really appreciated our hosts' guidance and cozy and convenient apartment. Cannot wait to return!