I grew up in a tiny 100+ year old house so I appreciate the charm of original uneven hardwood floors and not-quite-square walls but not everyone will. This is a delightful little old house but if you’re looking for shiny and new, it may not be for you. That said, Hope Hideaway was perfect for our purposes - visiting colleges in Providence, Newport and Kingston. The house was clean, adorably compact, and had everything we needed. Even my very picky mother couldn’t believe how clean the windows were! It was late September and we had a packed schedule, so no time spent enjoying the backyard or front porch, but both were as described. The binder provided had great info and pointed us to some delicious takeout on our last night. Great visit all around!