I would unreservedly recommend Marsha and Ed's farm mainly for the fantastic welcoming experience they gave this newbie airbnber.
I can't decide which I enjoyed more, conversing with my wonderfully hospitable hosts, Marsha, or interacting with the goats. Fortunately I didn't have to choose since we could all hang out together in the goat area.
I had no experience with farm animals so I was surprised and pleased to see how docile and affectionate they are. One of the highlights of my trip was talking with Marsha and Ed as I petted, and was gently nudged by, the goats.
The apartment is very clean and comfortable and stylishly decorated. Marsha's beautiful mixed media and watercolor paintings adorn the walls.
The kitchen is nicely equipped so one could prepare meals from scratch. The refrigerator/freezer was stocked with a variety of items for guests to use in preparing their own breakfast when they feel like eating.
There are some rules pertaining to the goats, the watercraft, and the apartment; this is a farm and the rules are for the welfare of the animals and yourself and to insure the smooth functioning of the equipment in, and the cleanliness of, the apartment. Marsha was very sweet in explaining the reasoning behind the rules. It was enlightening for a suburbanite like me to learn about life on a farm. Nothing I was asked to do was a bother or affected my enjoyment of the farm.
I was visiting family at URI and the farm is conveniently located about 20 minutes away. On the multiple trips I between the two locations I seemed to take a different route each time, each ride was along a gorgeous, tree-lined country road where the leaves were just starting to change color.
My trip was too short to take advantage fully of all the farm and surrounding areas have to offer. The farm setting is captivating and I spent many hours photographing the goats, pond, and grounds or sitting blissfully by the water. Next time I come i will make sure to get up early for a chance to see the fog over the pond and I definitely intend to take the canoe out for a paddle.
Nearby Westerly deserves more time to explore. Wilcox Park was a delightful walk among flowering plants, fountains, ducks, birds, squirrels, joggers, dog walkers, families playing Frisbee, couples having picnics. And don't miss Pompelmo Gelateria on High Street for its scrumptious grapefruit sorbet or the creamiest cappuccino gelato I've ever tasted.