• October stay

  October stay

  • Guest Stacie
  • Date of stay 10/15/12
  • Review Submitted 10/20/12
  Well, the positive here is that the place is represented well in the pictures. The upstairs living space is bright and airy. However, the problem for us lies in that the owner had forgotten we were arriving and when we did arrive the place was not clean. She did clean it for us in a hurry but we had to follow up behind her when we were able to get in. The stairs and under the bed had a ton of dust and hair to sweep, the top of the refrigerator had mold on it. There is mold all along the seals to the freezer and you can smell mold in the kitchen area. I agree with one writer below that while the upstairs is nice, the kitchen needs an overhaul. There is barely enough in the kitchen to cook a meal. The owner did offer us an extra night stay but that did not work for us as we needed to be back home on our departure date. A nice gesture would have been our first night there free or a drink and/or appetizer at her family restaurant while we had to wait to get in past the stated arrival time. When we left we did not know what to do with the key so we went to the owners door. Even though the car was there no one answered so we just left the key on the table and left. Overall, we did not feel welcomed or communicated well with since the start of planning this vacation. We were even asked to send the final deposit check even after that check was sent and cashed already. While I am sure in the summer season the owner keeps up on the communication with her renters and the cleaning, this was not the case for our October stay.

  Recommended for: Pet owners.

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• Almy Cottage

  Almy Cottage

  • Guest Stephanie
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/27/12
  Almy Cottage was located in a neighborhood setting therefore it was very quiet, but it was also close enough to walk to Ocean Drive, the Cliff Walk and Mansions. I stayed at the Cottage with a friend and we had more than enough room in the living area on the second floor as it had a futon that pulled out into a second bed.The yard was very well kept and the pictures shown above do illustrate the property well. Staying in to cook lunch/dinner was extremely difficulty as the stove was older and did not work well and the kitchen was not supplied with many items (can opener, blender, various cooking utensils, etc.). Also, it was extremely hot when cooking and uncomfortable when trying to eat a meal since there was not an a/c downstairs and the days we we stayed there were humid. This led to us having to go downtown for many meals which cost us extra money with having to pay for meals and trying to locate parking, which is difficult in Newport. Originally the owner was very helpful upon arrival answering questions and giving directions, but we did not receive a return call response regarding checking-out and issues with parking tickets.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway.

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• Our family enjoyed this wonderful vacation to Newport!

  Our family enjoyed this wonderful vacation to Newport!

  • Guest Debi
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 07/09/11
  Marie and her son were very friendly and welcoming! The cottage was charming, nice and clean, bright and comfortable. We had privacy, but we knew they were available to assist with suggestions. Everytime I turned around their was anything you might need. Thank-you for your wonderful hospitality and I hope to come again! The Marino Family

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful Home Base for Exploring Newport

  Wonderful Home Base for Exploring Newport

  • Guest Dan M.
  • Date of stay 06/02/11
  • Review Submitted 06/08/11
  We very much enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Its nice and bright and very well decorated. The yard was perfect for relaxing in between excursions. The view is of the neighborhood, but it is a short stroll to Cliff Walk. And best of all, the cottage is situated perfectly to get easily in and out of Newport and all that it has to offer, and a great bike ride to Ocean Drive and Fort Adams. We took our parakeets, and they were very happy. But dogs and cats would like it here as well. We had a very small problem with the hot water (the vacation setting was left on). Marie had it corrected in less than 30 minutes, but even so immediately offered us one extra night free for our trouble. It really had been no trouble, but her gesture was great, and we really enjoyed the extra day. We also tried out the family restaurant, Puerini's. It was excellent Italian cuisine even, and I would definitely recommend eating there one night.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Traveling with pets

  Traveling with pets

  • Guest liz
  • Date of stay 10/29/10
  • Review Submitted 11/02/10
  The only reason to stay here is if you are traveling with pets. There are plenty of better options in and around town.

  Recommended for: Pet owners.

  Owner response: I am so sorry you were not happy here. I wish you had spoken to me about your discontent.

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• What a great find!

  What a great find!

  • Guest Kate M.
  • Date of stay 09/25/10
  • Review Submitted 09/28/10
  Had to attend a wedding in Newport this past weekend and needed a place that was pet friendly. What a great little place this cottage is and Marie, goes above and beyond for you. While we were waiting for our cab to pick us up (who was late) she offered to drive us to the wedding. You wouldn't find that in NJ (sorry NJ). The only thing that could have made the stay better was if we had time to stay longer. We definitely want to come back and stay here when we have time to play tourist. We were close enough (less than 2 miles) from downtown Newport so you can actually leave your car behind and walk to town if you want. Abbey (the cat) and Maci (our doodle) say "Thanks Marie" for having us. Love your place!!!!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing.

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GARDEN APARTMENT RENTED BY NIGHT OR WEEK (3 NITE MINIMUM)
JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER/$980.WEEK...$160.NIGHT
OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL/$750.WEEK...$135.NIGHT
CANCELLATION 6 WKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL,FULL REFUND MINUS $50.ADM. FEE
CANCELLATION LESS THAN 6 WEEKS, NO REFUND UNLESS RE-RENTED.
CHECK IN....3 P.M.     CHECK OUT.....11 A.M.
HALF OF RENTAL FEE DUE UPON BOOKING, BALANCE DUE 3 WEEKS BEFORE ARRIVAL

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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