The house was much more beautiful and colorful than the photographs suggest! Billie is a very charming and interesting host with many years of naval experience and world travel to talk about. We had a common interest in things historical and Billie had several books around on the history of Newport. The bedroom was supremely comfortable and roomy and the house was tidy and spotless. Because of the way the house is designed, staying at Billie's place is almost like staying in your own private guest suite! We walked everywhere. It's only about a ten-minute walk up Bliss Road to the little shopping district where you can get a health-food meal, a cup of coffee, a pizza, a used book, a thrift-store item, a bottle of wine, a pharmacy item, or a bus to Providence or to downtown Newport. We didn't find the need to take as many buses as we thought we would because we walked everywhere. I would definitely recommend staying at Billie's place if you are going to Newport!