Chip's place is extraordinary--a restored Victorian filled with antiques. Lovers of art--especially Asian and Victorian--can spend hours just enjoying the beautiful pieces he has collected. Chip was an excellent host: gracious, flexible, knowledgeable about the area, and a good cook. Not only did he provide a different breakfast each morning, there was always a selection of sweets, snacks, sherry, sparkling waters, etc available.

Since other guests commented on the neighborhood, I will as well. The house is about 5 minutes from downtown Providence, in a transitional neighborhood. There are more houses in disrepair than those that have been renovated. But as a 60-year old woman traveling alone, I never had concerns about my safety.