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Sarah Kendall House

Across from historic Hunter House in Newport's Point Section. This eloquent empire Victorian frame home was built in 1871 for Sarah Kendall, wife of a wealthy shipping merchant. Your hosts, Fran and Bryan Babcock, have furnished this... more

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"Sarah Kendall"

10/2/2008

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Stayed On: 9/2008

Excellent location. Beautiful outlook and splendid building, huge room, very comfortable. Helpful host!

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"Excellent B&B"

9/22/2008

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Stayed On: 9/2008

My husband and I just returned from a weekend (Sept 19-21) in Newport, RI. We stayed at the Sarah Kendall House. We had an excellent time. The house is absolutely beautiful with it's antiques and furnishings. Fran and Bryan are excellent hosts.... read more

"Not just for pleasure but you'll want to stay forever"

9/9/2008

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Stayed On: 9/2007

I stay here believe or not for business purposes while attending a conference in the nearby Hyatt last September 2007. Since the hotel was booked solid I was smart enough to look for a local B&B and came upon the Sarah Kendall House. I am so... read more

"Great experience"

9/1/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

We had a wonderful experience with Bryan and Fran...lovely home, great food and very helpful advice on where to go, what to do and great places to eat....especially Rhumbline. Would definitely go again!

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"A Memorable Vacation"

8/30/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

The Sarah Kendall House has it all! Great location (with parking), clean and comfortable, and a wonderful breakfast to start your day. We also enjoyed the company of the other guests and the special treats which were available all day. Brian was... read more

"Sarah Kendall House"

8/28/2008

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Stayed On: 7/2008

Terrific stay-Brian was friendly, efficient and helpful....the rooms are terrific....very quaint and clean.

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"Perfect Getaway"

8/28/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

Magnificent house, host, location with beautiful view of water. We stayed in the tower suite which was spacious with lovely decor. Breakfast was delicious and abundant. Thanks Brian!

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"Wonderful B&B"

8/26/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

Very nice, beautiful home with period decorations. Beautiful landscaping, great front porch. Quiet street with great location. The owner very accommodating, wonderful breakfast.

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"Best B&B Location in Newport "

8/19/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

The inn keeper was very friendly and helpful. breakfast was delicious. This inn has a lot of character and the best location near the harbor. read more

"Sarah Kendall House"

8/18/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

It was the greatest stay on our honeymoon trip. The house is so wonderful. Love at a glance

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"Outstanding Experience"

8/12/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

I do not know how our stay at the Sarah Kendall House could have been any better. The room was clean and well furnished. The common areas were very inviting. The location was the best. And the breakfasts were better than home. Overall, a... read more

"An Excellent Experience"

8/3/2008

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Stayed On: 8/2008

This Inn features highly personalized service, beautiful rooms that are not only in great condition, but extremely clean as well, a wonderful, convenient location to everything, and an excellent breakfast experience. Whether sitting outside... read more

"A wonderful weekend retreat"

8/3/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

My husband and I visited Newport for a wedding, and had a lovely stay at Brian and Fran's bed & breakfast in late June. The inn is easily within walking distance (very important in Newport, as driving--and parking--is painful) of downtown... read more

"Welcome Home"

7/31/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

Warm, charming, friendly, and serene. This B&B puts a smile on my face with its fine quality of service and amazing owners who make you feel like a part of their home. read more

"A mini mansion with by gone elega"

7/30/2008

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Stayed On: 7/2008

Hospitality outstanding, ambience elegant with impeccable taste. A most memorable visit. The only place to stay in Newport.

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"Outstanding accommodations, hospitality, and location!"

7/24/2008

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Stayed On: 4/2008

Don't miss this gem: a comfortable room with a fab view, delicious breakfasts, and innkeepers in tune to the needs and wishes of their guests, all within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants and sites.

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"The Sarah Kendall Experience"

7/24/2008

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Stayed On: 7/2008

Easily the best B&B we've ever been to. The breakfast layout is plentiful & the staff really makes you feel at home.

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"Great long weekend"

7/23/2008

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Stayed On: 7/2008

Beautifuly Victorian, gracious and interesting hosts, bounteous breakfast; suite at 3d floor is a tough staircase climb for a senior; on the whole very satisfactory.

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"Newport Getaway"

7/21/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

Wonderful old Victorian, gracious hosts, Bryan & Fran Babcock, Comfortable room, great location overlooking the water. And a treat breakfast!!

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"Excellent Stay"

7/21/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

This was our first Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on our pleasant experience we will seek B&B's wherever we travel.

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"FANTASTIC"

7/16/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

The best B&B ever - nice setting, good people & owners & fantastic food! Beautiful Victorian home!

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"Beautiful House"

7/15/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

We felt welcomed & relaxed. Everything was clean & beautiful - Fran & Bryan were wonderful hosts.

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"Very nice B&B"

6/26/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

Our hosts, Bryan and Fran, were just wonderful. Very nice to talk with but not overbearing. Best breakfast in Newport. Excellent location within walking distance of most of Newport. Jim and Donna

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"B&B review"

6/19/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

Great service and Hospitality. Very clean and inviting atmosphere. Friendly hosts. Fun place to visit. Highly recommend.

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"A Great Time In Newport"

6/11/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

Fran and Bryan were great sources of information for local lore and great places to go. They were most hospitable; food was great; ambiance was great; location and view terrific.

"Sarah Kendall House"

6/5/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

The room was very nice and decorated with antique furniture and working fire place. Hosts were wonderful, very informative of places, restaurants, etc. Nice breakfasts and would definitley visit again!

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"Perfection"

5/30/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

Fran and Brian Babcock have a B&B that is wonderful, very pleasing to the eye, mouth and nose. The amazing renovation with all the modern amenities. Gourmet breakfast, snacks, breath taking landscape and flowers.

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"Girl Friend's Getaway"

5/28/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

Our stay was wonderful! Our accommodations comfortable and nicely decorated. The host was friendly and helpful.

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"A Great Place to Stay"

5/13/2008

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Stayed On: 4/2008

My husband and I have stayed at this inn several times. We loved it and will go back again.

"simply the best"

9/11/2007

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Stayed On: 9/2007

Stayed at the Sarah Kendall House on labor day weekend, what a great place to relax and recharge our batteries. The house is spotless and maintained unbelievably

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"Best of Newport"

8/27/2007

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Stayed On: 8/2007

We enjoyed our stay at the Sarah Kendall House. The house is kept up amazingly well. I loved the sounds of the birds, the rustling trees and the joyful glee of those jumping from the pier into the bay. My favorite time was sitting on the glorious... read more

"An Evening to Remember"

7/24/2007

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Stayed On: 7/2007

My partner and I checked into a most marvelous room on July 17th. From the moment we walked into the house, we felt welcome and part of their family. Fran took a few moments to sit and chat with us on the front porch (the wicker furniture is to... read more

"A weekend to remember"

7/24/2007

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Stayed On: 7/2007

Being our first time in Newport, Fran and Bryan provided us with a great wealth of information on where to go and what to see. They provided us with a beach bag, towels, sunscreen, bathrobes,all the amenities you could think of. In addition, the... read more

"Stay at the Sarah Kendall House"

7/20/2007

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Stayed On: 6/2007

My husband and I had the most wonderful stay at the Sarah Kendall House. Two more perfect hosts could not be found anywhere! After a long auto trip, Fran and Bryan offered us hot tea or coffee with sweets. We then checked into our IMMACULATE room... read more

"Not the Best!"

7/17/2007

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Stayed On: 7/2007

We were very disappointed. We checked in at about 2:30 in the afternoon to get ready for a wedding. The air conditioning was not turned on so the room was sweltering and never cooled down while we were dressing. The drain in the tub was... read more

Innkeeper Response

In responce to our review of JUly 17th. Our check-in time is 3:00P.M.. We kindly let these specific quests in earely. We usually turn the air-conditioning on in each room at 2:55 P.M. as utility bills can soar in the summer. The room the guest chose was a water view room with floor to ceiling windows wide open so there is always an ocean breeze. I doubt if anyone could sweat in a room that is mostly opened windows. We were upset to hear about the bath but the guest kept this complaint to herself or we would have attended to the problem immediatly. The female guest who complained had come downstairs to a full urn of coffee that is on own front porch from 6:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. along with several newspapers. She sat on the porch and drank coffee and chatted with several guests that had finished breakfas,after reminding the guest several times that breakfast was ending she informed me that her husband was sleeping late. The time was closer to 11:00 A.M. when they finally arrived, after offerihg the couple muffins,bananna bread,or bagels along with fruit we gave the guests exectly what they asked for. The coffee was on the porch.,which has great wicker furniture. The morning was beautiful and was perfect for having breakfast on the porch. I think there is misplaced anger as her husband was VERY LATE in comming down. Please refer to our web site and other literature that clearly states check-in time and breakfast time. We are extermely guest focesed when there are problems we can solve. We did bring a plumber in and the plumbing was fixed as the following guests came and told us of the problem.

- Fran Babcock (innkeeper)

"The Perfect Getaway!"

6/1/2007

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Stayed On: 5/2007

I had stayed at the Sarah Kendall House years ago and loved it. When my husband had to go to Newport for a convention, we stayed there in the Tower Suite. Lots of stairs, but was it every worth it! Beautiful, private sanctuary with fireplace,... read more

"great stay"

5/30/2007

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Stayed On: 4/2007

great stay and great value for such an elegant inn

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