I can't say enough nice things about our stay in Newport. Karine is warm and welcoming (as are her three adorable cats!), and very knowledgable about the area. The house is exactly as described and an easy 5-10 minute walk into downtown Newport. My boyfriend and I stayed in the Iris room, which was clean and comfortable, and the perfect place to relax in the evening. Sharing the bathroom with the other guests was no issue at all, and we enjoyed total privacy during our stay. Karine provides english muffins, jam, juice, coffee and tea, etc. for breakfast, which we enjoyed on the back deck Saturday morning. Having our morning meal surrounded by Karine's impressive and plentiful garden set a very calming tone for the day. I have to say that Karine is just a pleasure to chat with and we'll definitely be staying at her lovely home again on our next trip to Newport.