We very much enjoyed our stay at Gina's home in Providence. One of the joys of airbnbs is the opportunity to experience living situations different from one's own, and in this case we got to live in a Victorian—a lovely Victorian—for the very first time, which we found pleasant and overall worthwhile. The space (including a nice kitchen, a bathroom with an excellent shower [toilet separate], and comfortable beds) was just the right size for our family of three and filled with thoughtful touches and supplies from dishware to coffee and condiments to an interesting assortment of books strategically placed. The porches, particularly the one off the living room, from which we watched gorgeous sunsets, were just what we had hoped for when making the reservation. Gina was a well-informed and responsive host and a friendly person, whom we enjoyed meeting.
We would not be doing this home justice if we did not acknowledge its location. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, but also incredibly convenient. By car, we reached most parts of Providence quickly (particularly Hope Street and the area of Brown University, etc.) as well as the highway and from there such spots as Newport and Narragansett. (We highly recommend the grounds of Rough Point in Newport as a grassy place to relax by the water, our best discovery.) We were able to pack many activities, including wonderful restaurants, into a five-day stay, even though we had one full day of rain—which caused us to spend a welcome afternoon at home! We of course would have loved to stay longer!