Although I came on business, I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Billie's house. Billie is friendly and welcoming!! The photos don't do justice to the guest room, living and sitting rooms, and the garden. The guest room has the most comfortable bed I've slept on in a long, long time and the bathroom has a lovely shower. The guest room has an air conditioner, which in the middle of July, was a godsend. If you ask, Billie may allow you to store a few items in the frig and to prepare breakfast or lunch in the kitchen. The location of the house for activities in Newport is excellent. If you even hint that you're a swimmer, Billie will offer to take you swimming at Second Beach with her swimming club! This is not for the faint of heart, but I highly recommend general swimming at Second Beach and strolling out on the Cliff Walk. I had a delicious dinner with a friend of Billie's at Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport. Their phone number is (401) 841-8822. I didn't have a chance to visit the mansions, but I did visit Blithwold Mansion, Gardens and Arboreteum in Bristol, RI, which is about a half hour away. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!
http://www.blithewold.org/
I also wanted to visit the Green Animals, which is about 20 minutes away, but I just didn't have the time. Oh, well, I'll just have to make another trip back!! I'm looking forward to visiting again and, of course, staying at Billie's house.