We had a great weekend in Newport, RI, at Chuck & Ellen's place. They were both extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They made several restaurant recommendations that were a big success. The house, bedroom, and bathroom were all very clean, modern, and comfortable. The bathroom was especially nice, including a very large shower that even had a skylight. The home is about 1.5 miles from downtown. It's an ambitious distance for a walk (especially since we were there in chilly March), but it's a very short drive to town, the mansions, and the beach. FYI- they have a very friendly dog (who we enjoyed immensely), but if you're not a dog person, you might want to keep this in mind. Overall, a big 'thumbs up' from my wife & I.