We had a great time at this house. It was nestled in a very quiet, beach neighborhood and was very close to beaches, Middletown restaurants, bars and shops and was an easy ride to Newport.
The closest beaches were definitely walkable. We drove twice but only due to small children and all the gear. Those two beaches were awesome. Soft sand. Easy access from car to beach. A food truck. Beach gear rentals and surf lessons. Heavy lifeguard presence. Great waves for bodysurfing. Not rocky or anything. Equivalent to some of the Cape’s best, I think.
The house was very nice. It took an hour or two to use the AC to get the temperature down but was fine from there. Lots of cooking supplies so we did lobsters and a few other meals. Love the gas range.
The kids were comfortable and there was room for them to play in the backyard. The outdoor shower saw a lot of use.