We had a great time in Newport and The Birdhouse was exactly as described. It's bohemian for sure, but well appointed and comfortable. My girlfriend and I were there from a Sunday through Saturday. The bed was comfortable and we both slept great. There's no AC, but in the evenings it gets cool outside and there are fans, so it wasn't an issue. We loved having our own entrance and little porch right outside the door. The inside is what you see in the pictures: a kitchen and full bathroom downstairs, and a loft room above that with a small sitting area with a couch and coffee table and a bed. It was perfect for us.

Kate's yard and garden are awesome. Anyone who has spent even a small amount of time gardening will appreciate the effort it takes to keep it so colorful and bright. The backyard is large and has picnic tables and a fire pit. We have a small grill we took down there in the evenings and cooked and sat by the fire.

My only two warnings to future tenants are the same as most of these reviews: there are a lot of stairs. Stairs up to the apartment, and stairs in the apartment to get to the loft. If stairs are an issue for you for whatever reason, this place isn't ideal for you. The second warning concerns the height of the bedroom/loft. I'm 5'9" and my girlfriend is shorter than me. We did okay up there, but it's a loft, the ceiling is low. If you are really tall it might get frustrating for more than a few days.

We are completely satisfied and pleased with our time at The Birdhouse and would definitely check to see if it was available next time we're in Newport.