I had an amazing experience staying here! I stayed at Tom's place for an extended period of time (a couple of months) while I was in limbo of leaving my job to move back to the South. It was all I could have asked for and more! Tom and his family were super friendly, hospitable, helpful, and kind. They were on top of everything, especially at check-in. I worked pretty long hours and was often either out or sleeping, so I didn't run into them too much and was able to go about my day and living pretty un-interrupted. But when we did see each other, they were always super friendly. Tom was also really easy to communicate with quickly via text. He also was very helpful in me trying to figure out my dates of stay and worked with me on that, as he knew it was complicated and somewhat stressful. Which I SO appreciate! The private access was key, as most AirBnBs in good areas don't have that. It was lovely being able to access my room from the garage without disturbing anyone, and then have access right to my car in the drive way to go about my day. The space is definitely pretty large, given it's only really a bedroom. It was very clean, modern, and well-organized. There was some furniture for shelving for items and when asked to clear out another shelf, Tom did so very willingly. Not only was the room great, but the location is FANTASTIC! I absolutely LOVE Pawtuxet Village. I loved being able to walk down the pleasant streets, with a park right near by, and minutes to walk to absolutely delicious restaurants. And if you need access to anything else, it is a quick drive to pretty much anything. Having lived in Boston for 6 years, being able to get to a grocery, pharmacy, shopping center, etc. within 10-15 minutes was such a dream. AND it was super close to Providence! It had me wishing I would have lived in Pawtuxet Village and Rhode Island in general much sooner! I had read a complaint that there was a lot of noise from the children upstairs that was disruptive. I'd have to disagree. Yes, there were times where I could hear them probably running around. But it was very minimal, not disruptive, and didn't last for long at all. (And what do you expect, they're little kids?!) Overall, they were very quiet and non-intrusive, and that was a total non-issue.
I would say the only MINOR complaint I had, which really there's not much that could be done about it, and the pros outweigh the cons, would be the kitchenette area. Although having a place to cook other than a microwave would have been ideal, I honestly didn't really mind, as I easily was able to give up "cooking," (especially with all the good restraints), and I could have gotten a hot plate if needed. But I was also staying for an extended period of time and would have needed to use a kitchen/cook much more than a short-term guest, so if you're not staying for a long time, it really wouldn't be an issue at all. However, it would have been nicer to have a bit larger of a mini-fridge. You couldn't fit much in it at all, which made it hard to have food for any extended period of time. However, given the space it was in, it was understandable that there really wasn't much more room for a larger one. It would have also been nice to have a rack for hanging clothes. But that would be a non-issue if you weren't staying for an extended period of time, as there were plenty of hooks and a small hanging rack. And that issue was easily resolved by me buying a cheap portable rack.
All in all I couldn't say anything more about how amazing this place was! Although it was somewhat pricey, given the area it was in and it in comparison to other places, it was definitely worth it! It was very nice and clean. The private entrance was ideal. And the location is fantastic! You really couldn't get that anywhere else for any cheaper. I would recommend anyone to stay here for either a short or long period of time, as I couldn't have any nicer things to say about Tom, his family, and his hospitality! This would be especially true if you're visiting in the summer, given the access to the water and beautiful area! I was here during the winter and still loved it! If I could have stayed any longer, I would have! Thanks Tom so much for allowing me to be your guest!