Spent Winter Festival week at Newport Onshore, 2/16-2/23/07. Arrived late so checkin was done at sister resort, Inn on the Harbor....
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Spent Winter Festival week at Newport
Onshore, 2/16-2/23/07. Arrived late so
checkin was done at sister resort, Inn on the
Harbor. Parking locations are assigned, we
were unable to secure under our building but
outside spot was close. Our two bedroom
was clean, and roomy for 6 during our stay,
kitchen was on the small side but did it
purpose for our meals. Stove, fridge,
dishwasher, microwave.
Change in housekeeping, only midweek
cleaning, so don't expect daily service, it
seems most timeshares in Newport have
stopped the service. Having washer/dryer in
unit allowed clean towels for the week. First
bedroom had two twin beds, the other king
size, living room had pull out sofa. TV's were
in both bedrooms and LR. We attempted to
use indoor pool, but it seems they were
having a problem with the heater for the air
and kids were frozen, so the entire week, we
used either the sister resort, or passes were
given for YMCA, (downside, YMCA could only
provide two hours during the evening
family session) Driving was involved to get to
both. We had an end unit during our week,
great views but on the windy nights, cold
drafts blew in. The location for Onshore was
great, walking distance to most places, even
the Hyatt for the Chili Cook Off. Thames Street
has several shops/stores/restaurants opened
in the winter, good bargins too. If you
needed to use a car, parking was available
since it was the off season and the meters
are not in use. Many things to do and see
during the winter festival, so many choices.
Discounts were provided with Winter Festival
Buttons a plus for families. Movie houses in
Newport, Opera House, and in Middleton, ony
5 min or so drive from Newport Onshore.
Food store, Stop and Shop close with car and
rented $1.00 movies since room had dvd/vhs
player. Six of six are looking to return to
Newport again, all had great time. Even with
minor checkin problem, and no pool on site to
use. The staff was professional and friendly
all times even with some of the problems we
had. My one big concern was lack of
maintenance issues being resolved. Entire
week without pool use, and problem with a
sliding exterior door during our stay.
That's life.