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Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard!

Family-friendly vacation home in Newport

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In downtown Newport, The Judge Stern House is a charming retreat. Stroll to Thames Street or the harbor, then unwind in your own private backyard with modern comforts like Central AC and an updated kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101890 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard!

The Judge Stern House is a historic gem in downtown Newport! A one minute walk to Thames Street, two blocks from the harbor, 7 minute drive or bike ride to the beaches & cliff walk. Easily drive in and out of town with use of 4 parking spaces. This historic home has modern upgrades such as Central AC and an updated kitchen. Enjoy the entire property to yourself, inclusive of the large back yard. Perfect for families or groups of friends visiting Newport.
5 star Air’bnb reviews.

Guest access.
Guests are welcome to use all areas other than the basement.

License number
RE.02497-STR

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,890 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

- No smoking allowed in the property - No loud noise after 10:00PM - If using the grill, please clean after each use
- Please rinse all used dishes and put in the dishwasher. - Strip sheets off the beds and put in purple bags before checking out.
- Please do not leave helium tanks, confetti, tape on walls, no glitter - Do not leave behind excess trash that does not fit in the outside trash

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RE.02497-STR, 12/27/2025

About the neighborhood

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Newport, RI

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bannister's Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 5 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plank Bar at Newport Marriott - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fastnet Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Tavern - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard! located?

Located in the heart of Newport, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Thames Street, White Horse Tavern, and Jane Pickens Theater. Newport Historical Society and Newport Visitor Information Center are also within 5 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Downtown Historic Home - Free Parking & Backyard! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this property! The backyard is an incredible space for a house like this in Newport!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Newport staying in this home that is in the perfect location! Jim and Aida were great to communicate with and provided a lovely house for our girls trip! Thank you! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our bachelorette party! Very clean and beautiful home with a great outdoor space. Aida and Jim were very helpful and attentive whenever we had questions they made sure to help us right away. I Would definitely recommend this place to friends and hoping to stay in this house again for future Newport Trips
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, good space

Lovely family gathering in this New England 2 story. Spacious, clean, well stocked, great back yard, adequate parking, good location and easy check in. Kitchen and bathrooms updated and included all the amenities and utensils. Location is short walk to the ocean, restaurants and shops. Owners were easy to contact and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend for a Newport trip

My friends and I recently stayed at this house for a weekend and can't say enough good things about it! It was clean, spacious, comfortable, and exactly as advertised in the listing online. It's location is incredibly convenient as it's within walking distance to all of the restaurants, bars and shops in downtown Newport. Aida and Jim were wonderful hosts who were very accommodating, communicative, and available for questions at any time during the stay. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient and fun place to stay in Newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeralyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in every way!

This rental exceeded our expectations. It’s the first time we have rented and found that the pictures online did not do the house justice. The photos made the house look small, which was fine, but when we arrived it was surprisingly spacious. The location was ideal! It is literally one block away from the action, yet quiet at night. We brought six 16 year old girls. The location felt safe in every way. The house is fully equipped. There were kid toys, board games and baby furniture - anything you need, it’s there. The backyard is beautiful. In addition to all of this, the communication and consideration of the owners was wonderful. They even set up a cupcake order for our granddaughter (and her friends) to pick up for her birthday. We have rented a lot of homes. This was my favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025