After almost giving up on a family vacation during the summer of Covid-19, I stumbled across this gem of a beach cottage at the last minute. It had everything our family needed for our getaway. We had a seamless experience from check-in to check-out and the owner, Trisha, was so easy to work with, happily answering all of our questions prior to and during our stay.
The cottage was exactly described in the listing. It is small, but adequate. The gardens were lovely and the many flowers, trees, and other greenery provided barriers between the cottages in the complex, which made it feel more private. We were a bit concerned over the A.C. at first, since there is only 1 window unit in the living room, but it was large enough to cool off the entire place. We also appreciated the outdoor shower to rinse off all the sand from the beach.
Easton's Beach was a quick walk from the cottage, but Peabody's Beach (a 5 minute drive and $15 to park) brought less crowds and calmer waters - perfect for our 2 kids (5 and 2). A visit to Fort Adams, mostly outdoors, was enjoyed by all. We thoroughly enjoyed the gorgeous views of downtown Newport, and various size boats and yachts in the harbor - we wish we had packed a picnic lunch!
We could have done so much more during our stay - the Newport mansions, Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive, restaurants, and wineries are all within 5-10 minutes drive of the cottage.
Needless to say, Middletown, we have fallen in love, and we will return! We would not hesitate staying again at this cottage, or one of the other units in the complex. Thank you Trisha & Paul for being such wonderful hosts!