We absolutely loved our stay at the poplar house. Walter was a fantastic host and gave us a great overview of Newport. Our accommodations were more than comfortable and very relaxing. We loved the outdoor porch and spent ample time in the hammock. Although it is not a true bed and Breakfast (no prepared breakfast.... a fact that is stated but easily missed) Walter had other items in the fridge and counter that could be eaten through the day. Nice when you wanted a little something in-between going to town. Although on our floor (he has three) we had a shared living area and bathroom, it was never a problem. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. My wife and I will be back again for sure.
On a side note we saw quite a few, actually a lot of reviews on google that gave bad reviews of Poplar House. Here is the deal in my opinion ....... If you want first class go pay for first class. Many of the reviews I saw had expectations that far exceeded the price that you were paying for a very high priced town. This place gives you a really great bang for you buck and leaves you with a lot of memories. We paid twice the price in Nantucket (our next stop on our vacation) and received half the amenities, and a third of the enjoyment.