JoAnne and her sister, Nanette, are wonderful hosts. The accommodations were private, spacious, and spotless. We visited during a particularly hot and humid stretch of weather, so the room air conditioning was a welcome relief. The bed was very comfortable and the rooms were cheerfully decorated. Parking is at a premium in the city, so we appreciated the use of their private driveway. The location was perfect for me and my wife—about a 12-minute drive from the Fort and a 25-minute walk down Thames to the wharf or a 25-minute walk past the mansions on Bellevue to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Everything in the city—markets, shops, and restaurants—were within easy access, mostly on foot. We were able to do everything we wanted to do with Carey Street as our home base. We were afforded a great deal of privacy, but lines of communication (text and phone) were always open if we needed anything. JoAnne's place was very welcoming, and it helped make our first visit to Newport an enjoyable one.