Brian maintains a charming little inn right in the heart of Newport! We were impressed with his hospitality and attention to detail. As someone who always finds self-serve check-in a bit intimidating (what if something goes wrong and I can't get into my unit?), I really appreciate the fact that Brian is available at the front desk most of the time. I also liked the fact that the inn includes a public sitting room for all guests, with snacks and coffee available throughout the day. Even though Brian doesn't provide breakfast per se, he really brings a lot of the classic B&B spirit into airbnb.
Our unit, one of several in the building, was a spacious apartment with bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Because there is a good distance from the kitchen to the bedroom, it is easy for one person to engage in waking activities while the other is sleeping. Despite the proximity to downtown Newport, the unit was quiet during our visit (albeit in the offseason).
The location is really perfect for anyone eager to experience Newport. It is less than one block from Thames Avenue, the main shopping and dining corridor, and about a five minute walk from the wharves where we would have been able to take boat tours if we had visited just a few days later. And it is about a ten minute walk to the nearest of the mansions on Bellevue Avenue.