"Cozy and luxurious" may seem like a contradiction, but it perfectly describes this sweet spot on the East Side. My teen said it's like a house in Tolkien's Shire -- sheltered, snug, and surprisingly spacious -- except with Google Assistant. Steps from Brown and RISD, Benefit Street, the John Brown House Museum, the Providence Athenaeum, and the Riverwalk, the condo is a welcoming, comfortable, and neat-as-a-pin retreat after exploring the Creative Capital. We appreciated the host's prompt and thorough communication, and when we arrived, on the hottest day of the year, the air-conditioner had already been turned thoughtfully on.