4 Goodwin St, Newport RI

71 Touro St, Newport RI

INTRODUCTION

NEWPORT HARBOR SUMMER RETREAT

Welcome to The Newport Harbor House, our home away from home in the historic resort Town of Newport. This welcome book is intended to help you get acquainted with the area and our home. We’ve downloaded our area knowledge for you to enjoy! Favourite restaurants, golf courses, vineyards, and more. Along with our area guide you’ll also find everything you need to know about our home. You will find a bound copy of this guide in the home, which you are welcome to take out with you during your stay so you needn’t print this out.

YOUR HOME

Newport Harbor home, located in the popular Yachting Village area with multiple decks and endless views. Unrivaled walkability and plenty of room for larger groups and families. Modern amenities and hardwood floors throughout make for an upscale home away from home. Venturing out into Downtown Newport and the surrounding area is easy from our central location. Four large bedrooms and two full baths on the 2nd and 3rd floor afford guests plenty of privacy and space.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

You want to have a wonderful holiday and we want that for you too. We believe that when you are here this is your home for however long you are staying and that you will be relaxed, comfortable and happy.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

WIFI / INTERNET DETAILS
The house has free Wi-Fi. The details are:

ID:	4goodwin
Password:	4goodwinnewport

The service is provided for your enjoyment but you are responsible for safe and appropriate use and complying with all laws. If there is any loss of service please contact us for assistance.

TELEPHONE
Yes, we have an actual landline telephone for your convenience. The call number is:
(401) 236-2480

ACCESS CODES / INSTRUCTIONS
Due to the sensitive nature of this information we will email access codes separately.

CHECK-IN TIME
Check-in time is 4pm. We can sometimes arrange an early check-in so please contact us if you plan on arriving early and we’ll do our best—no promises! We suggest you refer to the section on what to do if you arrive early, as there is plenty to keep you entertained.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you are arriving via car and have a GPS / Sat Nav system in the car, please use:
4 Goodwin Street
Newport, RI 02840
Google Driving Directions

PARKING

We have parking for one car in our driveway. We also have parking passes for 3 cars around the corner at the Wellington parking lot, located at 551 Thames St. Please remember to leave the passes before departure.

OVERVIEW OF THE AREA
Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its mansions, shopping, and scenery. Newport is also known for hosting the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival and many other Festivals and Fairs. Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks accent an upscale touristy downtown area with many shops, galleries and great restaurants and its all located along water. Newport sits on the southern end of Aquidneck Island and features several fine beaches, rocky cliffs and much history including an old fort.

DEPARTURE/CHECKOUT INFORMATION

CHECK-OUT PROCESS

When you leave, please ensure the following simple tasks are done:

place the parking passes back in the foyer basket
take the rubbish out to the bins
ensure the air-conditioners are off
run the dishwasher
lock the house
leave the key in the key lockbox

We hope you had a wonderful holiday and wish you safe travels back home. We’d love to see you again next year!

CHECK-OUT TIME

Check-out time is strictly 10am. Should you require a later check-out, we will do our best to accommodate. Again, no promises. But you need to let us know as far in advance as possible. If we have guests arriving that day it will be almost impossible to offer flexibility due to cleaning crews requirements and timing.

CLEANING

You will find the house clean on arrival—please let us know if you are not satisfied in any way. We take great pride in providing our guests with the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene. For stays of 1 week there is no cleaning service during your stay. After you depart our cleaners will prepare the house for the next guest.

If you are here for two weeks there will be one cleaning, usually on the middle Saturday. The team has a key and will access the house at some point during the day, but not before 10am. If you need cleaning services more often, please let us know and we will arrange this. An extra payment will apply. On departure it would be helpful if you could
leave the house (particularly kitchen contents and bbq/grill) clean and tidy.

No need for you to perform a full cleaning — we’ve got you covered

ACCOMMODATION: APPLIANCES

AIR CONDITIONING
During Summer months we will have air conditioning units set up for your comfort.

CENTRAL HEATING
Our home has a central heating system. You can adjust the temperatures manually, using the thermostats located on each floor. Note, the thermostat on the 3rd floor is located inside the bedroom near bathroom.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
All manuals for the electrical equipment and appliances are in the middle draw of the unit to the left of the sink.

The Dishwasher:
It’s very simple, we promise! We provide a supply of tablets – you will need to insert one into the flip box container on the inside of the dishwasher door. Then press the program button of your choice – there are a few settings which are obvious – then press the start button.

The Fridge/freezer:
You should not need to adjust any settings. If you run into any difficulties (e.g. it’s not cooling efficiently) please let us know.

The Hob and Oven:
The hob is a five-burner gas hob, and the electric oven and grill is double width. When grilling please leave the door open.

We also have dishes, utensils, glassware, microwave, toaster, everything you will need to enjoy your time in paradise.

LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
We have a washer and separate dryer located on the second floor. There is a supply of detergent for your use. To operate the machines, simply select the program you want, place the detergent in the tray, close the door, and hit start. If in any doubt there are instructions next to the machines.

ACCOMMODATION: INSIDE

BOARD GAMES / PLAYING CARDS
There is an assortment of Board Games in the closet on the first floor.

BOOKS
We have Books! An assortment can be found throughout the house for your enjoyment

BREAKAGES
We understand that sometimes accidents happen! Should you break anything please let us know immediately – if it’s minor we usually won’t charge. If it’s a larger issue (e.g. the TV screen!) we would like to agree the cost with you before you leave to avoid any issues later. Thank you!

MUSIC SYSTEM
Our home is equipped with the Amazon Alexa. You can play all your favourite Amazon music stations. Additionally, we have a great wi-fi speaker you can pair with your smart device. You can listen to your favourite music, news, or podcasts anywhere in the home.

TELEVISION
Our home has a large screen TV in the living room. The TV has cable and it also is equipped with the Amazon Fire Stick. This allows you to stream great movies and shows. Additionally, we have the Amazon Fire Stick to stream great movies and shows.

ALEXA
We have installed the Amazon Alexa in all of our locations. This allows you to listen to your favorite Amazon music stations. Alexa will also set thermostat temperatures, turn on/off certain lights and lock the door. In addition, Alexa has a Concierge skill. This allows you to ask questions about the home and the Newport area.

ACCOMMODATION: OUTSIDE

CHAIRS / TABLES
Our Newport Harbor House has a deck on the 3rd floor and a spectacular rooftop deck! You will see some of the most stunning Newport Harbor sunsets from these decks. Perfect with a glass of wine and family or friends. We also have bikes. Tour some of the most scenic areas in the world, come back home, and enjoy a glorious sunset.

Even though we are located on a quiet street on the harbour, we are only a few steps from Thames Street and everything Newport has to offer.

Around back, we have a quaint Garden area to BBQ. The garden area is shared with the other unit in the building. However, there are two tables and two BBQ grills and plenty of room.

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO:

The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840 (1.4 miles / 7 minutes)
The Breakers is the grandest of the Newport summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt established the family fortune in steamships and later in the New York Central Railroad, which was a pivotal development in the industrial growth of the nation during the late 19th century. The Commodore’s grandson, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, became Chairman and President of the New York Central Railroad system in 1885, and purchased a wooden house called The Breakers in Newport during that same year. In 1893, he commissioned architect Richard Morris Hunt to design a villa to replace the earlier wood-framed house which was destroyed by fire the previous year. Hunt directed an international team of craftsmen and artisans to create a 70 room Italian Renaissance- style palazzo inspired by the 16th century palaces of Genoa and Turin. Allard and Sons of Paris assisted Hunt with furnishings and fixtures, Austro-American sculptor Karl Bitter designed relief sculpture, and Boston architect Ogden Codman decorated the family quarters.

Cliff Walk
117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840 (1.3 miles / 6 minutes)
A scenic 3.5-mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.

Gansett Cruises
2 Bowens Lndg, Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 (0.7 miles / 5 minute drive OR 14 minute walk)
Gansett Cruises – Harbor Tours, Sunset Cruises and Private Charters from Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. Cruise in Comfort Aboard M/V Gansett and enjoy a 90 minute narrated harbor tour with a complimentary Rhode Island taste treat. On your Gansett cruise you’ll break away from the typical rushed harbor tour to offer a quiet, relaxing and delightful historic cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay’s East Passage on our comfortably cushioned and sun-shaded deck, or our top ‘sunny side’ deck. Our guides are enthused to share the legends and rich history of the famous “city by the sea” – home of the legendary America’s Cup 12 meter boats and gilded-age mansions.

Fish’n Tales Adventures
31 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 (0.7 miles / 5 minute drive OR 14 minute walk)
Come aboard the 50′ fishing boat Northeastern in scenic Newport, RI for 90 min lobster fishing adventures and 2 & 4 hour party boat fishing trips.

Gooseberry Beach
130 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840 (1.9 miles / 7 minutes)
Located along the legendary Ocean Drive in Newport, RI, Gooseberry Beach is a private beach club open to the public. Come and enjoy the most beautiful beach in Newport, with its white sand and clear calm ocean waters. Gooseberry is the perfect family beach for swimming, snorkeling or building sand castles. We have chair rentals, changing rooms, and showers for our guests. Open 9-5. Visit Gooseberry Cafe which offers great beach food.

SAFETY & RULES

RULES & REGULATIONS

PETS
We consider pets part of the family. That is why they are welcome at all of our properties. Like many members of families, some require a “bit more” looking after than others. We ask that you responsibly take advantage of this accommodation.

SMOKING POLICY
All of our locations are No Smoking properties.