Christine's place was exactly what we were looking for. The house is situated PERFECTLY on a little side street with other bungalows right in the middle of everything. Bellevue was a block away, with all of its great mansions. 10 minutes in one direction and you were at the Cliff Walk. 10 minutes in the other, and you were at the harbor. Grocery store, liquor store, and cafe for breakfast were right around the corner, which was incredibly convenient. Christine was a great host, and was quick to respond to the few minor questions we had. Now, the house. The gas fireplace in the living room was great, and warmed the entire downstairs quickly on cool nights. The backyard fire pit was less of a hit, since ordinances only allow for duraflame logs which were more smoky than anything else. The backyard was very cute, and the lights strung across the yard added extra ambiance. We ate outside whenever possible and took advantage of the grill. We also had sunset cocktails on the front porch which was wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/utensils etc. There are three bedrooms, although each are very small. With one bathroom, I'm not sure this would be a good option for 3 couples, but since we were only 2 people it was not a problem. The beds felt a little old, and they actually all creaked loudly whenever you'd get up. For light sleepers, this might not be great. The stairs also creak VERY loudly. Not a huge deal, and certainly understandable for what I'm sure is an old house. Minor points for sure, but it was a little bit of a nuisance for two of us with different sleep schedules. There are four bikes that we made use of. I'd say they are adequate for going down Bellevue, but are not maintained well enough for any ride with distance or incline - rusty chains, tricky gears, loose handlebars etc. make it difficult for longer journeys. Again, minor details overall, and we were still happy to have them available than not!
Would I stay here again? I would. The location can not be beat, the house was charming, the yard and patio were delightful, the host was responsive, and it's Newport. What's not to love?