Steve was an awesome and super host! Besides the normal “look forward to your stay” message, he communicated with me the day of the trip to remind us of the logistics for parking and keys and to say we could check in anytime. This was especially helpful as we drove down a little early to enjoy the great day so it was great to know we could drop off our bags and freshen up before heading out to explore the town.
Steve was there to greet us when we arrived and was so warm and welcoming. And it turns out he and I went to the same high school in Webster, NY! He showed us around, got us settled and offered any help with navigating the town. I am a regular and frequent visitor to Newport, so we didn’t need much guidance in that area, but my sense is that if we did, he would have been a tremendous help. Once our bags were unloaded and in the unit, Steve asked if we needed anything else, said we were all set and even though he lives on the property, basically we didn’t see him again the entire trip. We actually were disappointed that we didn’t run into him again as we would have loved to hear more about his Webster days! But he was very responsive when I asked about extra parking (plenty) and even proactively messaged me on our last day to say we could stay as long as we like because there was nobody checking in that day. Which was so thoughtful!!
If there is one downside to the pristine, beautifully landscaped, charming home, it is that you do have to drive pretty much anywhere other than the mansions and one small local beach (which is a true plus actually). So if you aren’t familiar with how and where to drive and park in Newport, you will likely need guidance as it can be intimidating. But easy when you get the hang of it.
The apartment itself was clean, quaint, cute and charming. Plenty of linens and all the comforts of home. A wall unit provided enough to cool the room and although this is technically a one bathroom place, there is an outdoor shower that anyone can use and came in handy when all 4 of us had to shower after the beach before dinner.
Overall, the place was perfect, moderately priced and one of my friends commented that she had a negative perception of Airbnb before arriving, but after staying at Steve’s, she now loves it! Highly recommend staying here!
Thanks Steve!