This gorgeous 1870s Victorian home offered one of the most lovely (and comfortable) bedrooms I've ever slept in. Yet the house itself is truly fascinating, each room filled with art and antiques from all over the world. As an artist and historian, I was transfixed by the nuances! I adored the stained glass window on the staircase, but each room has its own charm and appeal.
The host, Chip, provided self-serve French press coffee, pastry, and fruit for breakfast. I ran into him on my final morning, where I asked questions about the house and learned that he's only the third owner since the 1870s! He told me about each previous owner and the builder of the house. We had a great broader conversation about deeper Providence history, where I learned far more than I'd gotten from meeting more recently-settled people. Chip is a wealth of information, and he is open, kind, and thoughtful. He respected privacy and he granted me some helpful flexibility with my checkout time. Check-in/out was through a keypad.
I'd give the experience more stars if I could!