If you’re looking for a vintage bougie house for your trip to Newport, this isn’t it. Also, if you don’t love quirky old homes (and I mean old, where the ceiling in the primary bedroom is barely 6 ft and the stairways are tiny and steep) then keep looking. But if you want to stay in the country, and walk right next door for fresh produce and local goodies - as well as coffee and pastries - then you’re in the right place.
We visited in the summer and there were window AC units in each bedroom except the back bedroom downstairs. That room was cooled with the living room AC unit, but could get muggy if you wanted the door closed for privacy. Also, window units are just noisy by nature and don’t pull out humidity. We also had to use towels stuffed around the units to keep bugs from coming in (owner promptly sent over bug spray and tape when we told him of the issue).
About a 45 minute drive to Newport, but fairly scenic. 30 minutes to a full size grocery store, but the farm stand next door has staples and the general store in Little Compton is pretty well stocked. Make sure to visit Tiverton.
We agreed with a former reviewer that the outdoor shower was preferable to the indoor one (an old clawfoot tub with a shower curtain that billows in when showering).
We unfortunately couldn’t visit the private beach due to overgrowth of foliage on road, but owner said we could have parked and walked in.
Overall a nice stay, but I do think the listing needs to be updated.