Kyle's rental in Newport was perfectly situated and well appointed. I was skeptical about booking a trip during the peak of winter, but with no snow in sight and sunny skies, we figured it wouldn't be too bad.
As others have commented, the house is located within walking distance of cute shops, dining places and fun little things to see. It's also a short drive from couple of state parks with amazing sunsets and sunrises. Ocean Drive is worth the drive, and so is the view along the cliff walk. Though it was too cold and windy for braving the cliff walk, we did drive to Forty Steps and take in the view from there. Splendid!
We will certainly try to go back in the summer - though we are not keen on fighting the crowds! The best part about going when we did was just the quietness of the place. Though many shops either closed early or were closed for the season, what remained open were easy to navigate around and enjoy.
Kyle was an excellent host. Very quick with his responses and super gracious! He and Casey sure have done a fantastic job renovating and decorating the space. Though it is small, it was perfect for our family of 4 plus 2 dogs. It might get a bit tight with more than people, especially with one bathroom, but it is probably doable.