The location of the cottage in Middletown was very convenient as a base for our trip. Very short drive to get into Newport. Lots of nearby beaches. We enjoyed spending a day at Third Beach, which wasn't very busy during our trip - only about 6 minutes drive to get there!
Lots of well rated restaurants within walking distance - we had dinner several nights at Diego's, where we enjoyed some drinks and vegan burritos.
The cottage itself was just the right size, very comfortable, very clean. The landscaping does a wonderful job of hiding the cottage from the street, giving it a very tucked away feeling, which was nice. The birds in the central garden area were nice to observe.