As a competitive sailor who has come to Newport for over 20 years, I have stayed at friends’ homes, hotels, crew houses and four other Airbnb properties. David’s listing appealed because it offered outdoor space and allowed pets.
The apartment is located in an attic with Eastern and Southern exposures. The awning is broken resulting in overheating of a plastic, rather than a wooden, deck - walking barefoot and letting the animals out is hazardous . The lack of bedroom ventilation is not consistent with health and wellness, and the AC in the only window is antiquated and too noisy for a restful sleep. Upon arrival the kitchen was dirty and there were spider webs on the stairs and the deck. The furniture in the bedroom and on the deck does not match the listing’s photos. The iron leaks water with calcified residue and stains clothing, the blinds in the bedroom are broken - the list goes on and on.
David was responsive and attempted to resolve the issues, however my purpose for this stay was racing and rest rather than issue resolution. Having booked for three weeks, I only stayed for one and only because of pre-existing commitments and inability to immediately find alternative animal housing.
While 26 Aborn Street may be suitable for shorter stays in cooler months, it was a complete mismatch. Despite my three day notice, David was uncooperative in seeking a peaceful resolution. Given that I received emails from David pertaining to his other listings, I wonder if previous reviews truly pertain to 26 Aborn Street or rather describe experiences at David’s other properties. What’s the value if you cannot sleep? Elevated unacceptable to a new level - visit before you book!