Location, location, location!! This thoughtfully updated, but authentic older house is situated in the exact location to enjoy your Bristol stay. It's within walking distance of great eating places, shops, the bike trail (and shop to rent them) and the harbor. You can frame your day with quiet moments eating, reading or just talking on the deck and patio, and get the perfect sunset shot over the harbor and boats. You can walk or drive to the local beach, which was not crowded even in the height of summer. You can walk to Blithewold Mansion and Gardens. It's an easy half hour by car to Newport, which was fun to explore, but we appreciated coming back to the more serene and small town atmosphere of Bristol. Seemed more authentic and less tourist-y, though all the amenities are there too. Even found ourselves looking at house listings, which is always the sign of a truly great vacation!