Overall, we had a great week staying at Ross's property.
There were some BIG positives-- First of all, the location was GREAT. We loved how the property was located right on the water-- the views from the kitchen were phenomenal. The rental was conveniently located to everywhere we wanted to go: Newport, the ferry to Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket, etc. yet far enough away that we had a break from the hustle and bustle of it all. The outdoor space offered phenomenal opportunities to kick back and enjoy the water and views.
Also, Ross and his dog were possibly the nicest Air BnB hosts ever. Ross was traveling for most of our stay, but made sure to greet us in-person for check-in and offered great local suggestions. Just the friendliest, most upbeat guy.
There were a couple small critiques/suggestions-- The place could benefit from some small aesthetic updates to make it feel a bit more welcoming and home-like, as well as a round of deep cleaning. The rental wasn't overall dirty, per se, but needed a little TLC in spots. (I saw some stains on the sheets on one of the beds-- had they been washed?-- and there were a lot of ants in the kitchen. These are the reasons I rated this place 4 stars instead of 5.)
Overall, Ross has a solid space that has the potential to get better with time.