Just stayed at the tree house, overall, was a nice stay. Here’s my honest review, with both highs and lows!
Pros: LOCATION is prime. Within walking distance to everything in Newport. The beds were comfortable. Ryan makes good use with an small space, having beds in all rooms! The place was pretty clean and the rustic decor was a nice touch. Plenty of blankets and towels for my large family. Loved the small outdoor area with some seating, that was perfect to get some fresh air. Ryan seemed very pleasant in conversations, with attempts to be accommodating. Easy check in with keypad. Space worked well, overall for my large family.
Cons: Location makes it quite loud, on a main road in Newport, lots of traffic. Cars and motorcycles fly by all night. Due to the old build and small space, the bed layout is awkward. The queen bed (for a couple) is paired with 2 twin beds, so inevitably you’ll be rooming with kids or another pair of adults. The other beds are singles, or in the main living area. Huge bummer was the one bathroom on main level... up down up down all night to use the bathroom😩. There really isn’t any thing stocked in the kitchen as far as food or other items to use. There was opened coffee with filters that didn’t work with the coffee pot and powdered cream. Recommendations would be to add some staples for the guests. So many Airbnb’s do that now and it is SO convenient and demonstrates such appreciation for the guest. Finally, although I am a VERY clean person, I don’t want to do too much of cleaning on a trip away from my normal atmosphere... I was a little turned off that Ryan has a sign on the fridge to bag all garbage in house and dispose in trash outside correctly and separate the sheets from towels beside the washing machine....? When you’re paying $150 for a cleaning fee, for a less than 48 hour stay, that seems a tad over the top. If he didn’t charge such a steep fee, I would probably think it more common sense, and do it anyway, but to go out of your way to leave a note for the tenant- just was a bit strange.
Overall, good spot for a larger group! I would stay again! You just have to outweigh the pros and cons for you specific group!:) Ryan was very receptive and nice in all the messages.