Karen was a most gracious host, although we only spoke by phone, which was just fine. The house is situated in the best part of Newport (no, not among the Guilded Age mansions) which allowed us to walk to parties, restaurants and other get-togethers on our over-the-top wedding weekend for my nephew. The layout of the house is a little strange, but it didn't dissuade our eight family members, for whom my wife and I -- BNB veterans -- booked the place, to rave about what a great time we had at a house that allowed us to get together and eat and drink with family and friends and other wedding party drop-ins.