A hotel room is a place to sleep. A vacation home is a place to actually be on holiday — to cook a late breakfast together, to have somewhere to come back to after a long day, to sit outside with a drink without worrying about other guests. The difference matters most when you’re travelling as a group.
Both Ideal Stay properties in Middletown are designed around exactly that experience.
Space That Works for Eight People
Our two homes each sleep up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms. That means no one is squeezed into a connecting room, no one is sharing space they didn’t plan for, and the communal areas — kitchens, dining rooms, living spaces — are sized to actually accommodate a group rather than just theoretically fit one.
The Aquidneck Avenue property features three fireplaces, a finished basement with a ping-pong table and 72″ TV, and a heated saltwater pool set in mature, landscaped surroundings. The J H Dwyer Drive home covers 2,800 sq ft and includes a private sauna, butler’s pantry, fire pit, BBQ grill, and an outdoor shower — the kind of home that rewards a longer stay.
Private Space, Private Pool, Private Sauna
Both homes offer amenities that simply aren’t available in hotel accommodation at any price point. A heated saltwater pool in a private garden. A Finnish sauna for winding down after a day of activity. A fire pit for the evenings when staying in feels better than going out.
These things change the character of a trip. They’re the difference between a stay that’s convenient and one that people actually talk about afterwards.
A Proper Kitchen
Both homes have fully equipped, high-spec kitchens. For groups, the ability to do a proper shop and cook a few meals together is more valuable than it sounds — it keeps costs manageable and creates some of the more relaxed moments of any group trip.
Ten Minutes to Everything
Middletown sits immediately north of Newport. Both properties are within 10–15 minutes of the mansions, the beaches, the harbour restaurants, and the Cliff Walk. Close enough for spontaneous evenings, far enough to feel genuinely removed from the tourist centre.
Browse both properties and see which suits your group best — or reach out directly with any questions before you book.