The property was beautiful and as described. The view was spectacular and I wish I had that view all year long! It was very secluded and quiet, which made the trip very relaxing. The host, Nick, was very responsive and great to deal with. The bed was comfortable and the place was very clean and contemporary. Although we knew it was a small kitchenette type of thing when booking, we didn't realize how much we would miss having an actual kitchen with a stove, especially because the weather was not great and the town didn't have a lot of options, so we would have liked cooking in more. Also because of the weather, we didn't get to use the kayaks or swim, so we can't give feedback on that part. Internet and mobile connections were spotty and the TV is app driven, so that was a little bit of a challenge for cable dinosaurs like us...lol. The town of Newport is very small and not a whole lot going on. We did really like the Thai place and the Tavern for eats, and there's a decent grocery store if you need anything. (One suggestion for Nick: a full length mirror would be nice. I bought one from Pottery Barn that hangs over a door so you wouldn't even need to drill holes!! Lol)Overall, it was a great rental and I would highly recommend it if you're looking for rest and relaxation in the summer. Winter and skiing season may be a different story, and I can only imagine what that view looks like during that time of year!! :)