This was, to say the least, a major surprise. For that modest cost, we weren't anticipating much more than a roof over our heads. Instead, it was a beautiful space filled with enough of Joan's artwork to feel like staying in a gallery. Joan told us that in their lives they travel a lot, so they put a lot of thought into anticipating every need for their guests, and it shows. The bed space was comfortable and climate controlled, and the bathroom was magnificent. Outside is where the magic really ramps up. Joan warned us to expect seeing a flock of wild turkeys in the morning. More artwork everywhere, and cats run freely with the turkeys, cardinals and blue jays in the patio.
We had never been to the East Greenwich area, and it was a revelation, aided by Joan's travel advice. There is an enormous park/marina two minutes from their door, and tremendous sea food offerings in the nearby route 1 business districts. We had originally intended to revisit Newport, but there was so much to do here, that we stayed put. The finale was time spent with Joan and Judd in front of their fire pit. It was an absolutely perfect time.