Wow! That's about the best word I can come up with for Valerie and her place--WOW!!!
A FABULOUS location with tons of great restaurants and shops in easy walking distance. We walked right downtown to see Water Fire and could not have had a better location (folks coming in for the day were parking right near her home!). Valerie could not have been a better host! Her place was spotless. She invited us to help ourselves to anything in the very well-stocked fridge, though with so many good restaurants nearby, we didn't really need anything! Her house was cozy and more than comfortable for five of us. Everything was top notch from the furniture, to the beautiful decor; from the copper sink, remade antique stove and top of the line appliances in the kitchen, to the gorgeous bathroom with one of the most interesting stone floors I have ever seen!
My biggest concern before arriving was the lack of air-conditioning. Temperatures were reaching the low 90s and I cannot stand the heat, especially in older homes which can often get very hot and humid! Valerie's ceiling fans kept the house plenty cool as promised in the listing! Though it was hot and humid outside, her home remained very comfortable.
I have only one complaint and that is the parking. Though her listing states she has onsite parking, it is actually on street parking and we had to move the car a couple of times because of parking restrictions.
Despite the parking, the place was so nice, so well-maintained and in such a great location, I would definitely return and recommend Valerie as a #1 hostess for Providence!