We recently stayed at east island reserve, and while the stay itself was pleasant overall, it's sad…read moreto saw we won't be back. we unfortunately had a disappointing experience at the very end. After we had checked out, we were finishing up a few last things by the pool and needed just a few minutes to gather our seven kids' belongings--we were two families traveling together, so it was a bit of a process. Initially, the manager allowed us a few extra minutes, but after about ten minutes she came over and, in a very rude and uncomfortable manner, told us we were trespassing and needed to leave immediately. We understand hotel policies and liability concerns, but the way it was handled felt far from hospitable. We just needed a short grace period to get everyone's things together, and being essentially hovered over and told we were trespassing left a really negative final impression. It's unfortunate because otherwise our experience was nice, but the departure soured the stay for us.

Update: One of their hotel staff replied to my comment but no where in it did they apologized for…read morethe aggressive behavior of their staff that I spoke to. They just address their policy but nothing about how brazen their staff was. So to me it is handled as "you as a customer misunderstood our policy so we can treat you in a brazen, hostile way we want to so long as you get your courtesy refund"

Great service! Was quick to respond to my request to set up a date and time that worked for me…read more Michelle was very friendly and professional. Cleaning was very thorough. She had all the cleaning supplies that were perfect for my home that includes children and pets. Would highly recommend and use again.

From the owner: Whether you need a regular scheduled cleaning service, a one time deep clean service, move in or…read moreout or a vacation rental cleaning we have you covered! We strive to make sure our customers are always satisfied, no matter the job.

This has to be the worst caterer of clamboils ever. I ordered a clam boil with a lobster for 77…read moreguests attending a surprise birthday party. I have made and bought many clamboils and every individual serving had several potatoes, onions, chourico, sausage, hot dogs and of course clams. When we open the containers with the boil the bags contained one small potato, one tiny onion and a 1" long piece of sausage. You would think for $70/pp CC would have provided a sterling meal but instead decided to provide far less to maximize profit. To be fair there was a fair amount of clams and the lobster was a cull. We also ordered clam chowder and their version which contains celery was not very popular with most the guests resulting in much of it being thrown away. We also ordered a fruit salad that passed muster. Think twice before you hire this guy unless you wish to be greatly disappointed not to mention degrade your affair. The

The condensed version: services provided were beyond reproach and the food was heavenly. From our…read morenew local family and friends the word was "The best clambake ever!" We planned for the rehearsal dinner, held the night before our son's wedding, from across the states. This is key because Sara Livingston Oliveira of Compton Clambakes, even though she was dealing with a set of divorced parents from two locations, never let this seem like it created any issues. Throughout planning she was gracious, efficient, and over the top helpful. Even changes made at the last minute were dealt with by her usual aplomb. So that was the planning.... flawless. For the actual event every bit of her professionalism set the stage for a wonderful and flawless celebration. Jason and the rest of their crew were there, invisibly, at every turn. I did not have to do anything that night but enjoy one of the more memorable meals of my lifetime and the great company and family I had found myself in the middle of. Looking for the perfect catering group to handle your clambake in the outer Boston area? You won't find better.

Just went here in October for a Spark of Life retreat. What a beautiful location. Each bedroom has…read moreits own bathroom, the linens were plentiful and big and fluffy. Each bathroom was really nice as well as the bedrooms. Three of us stay in the room with three bunk beds. Super clean, the toiletries, i.e.. the shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and hand lotion were phenomenal! They were from a local company that makes their own aromatherapy products. I wanted to buy some, but was unable to get to the store in Newport while it was opened. Probably can look on the internet, but I think it's pretty expensive. This place was really amazing and really you couldn't ask for more. Great kitchen, great dining room, great living room, great middle space, bedrooms and outdoor space. Great space, beautiful wood floors, the heat works, beautiful views, the house is right on the property of the bird sanctuary and right next to the gift shop. Beautiful location and easy walk to the beach and just a beautiful Serene peaceful location! Thank you!

From the owner: Perfect for eco-conscious families, friends and companies to custom build their own retreat…read more Explore our beautiful beaches & hiking trails or choose to incorporate birding, Norman Bird Sanctuary's public programs, camps, guided nature walks and off-site excursions. Our Farmhouse can be rented for a three night minimum from April - October and for a two night minimum from November - March. Week long stays, Monday - Sunday are available as well. The rental rate is $1600.00 per night and the Farmhouse sleeps up to 16 guests.

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

My husband found the Norman Bird Sanctuary on an online search for places to hike while we were in…read morethe Newport area. On our first trip to the Sanctuary, we ended up doing the trail to Hanging Rock. Because of my height, there are portions where I had to crouch from one rock surface to get to another stable flat area to get my footing. My husband, who is taller than me by a lot, was more easily able to traverse the various rock heights. So what I'm saying is - Shorties, be careful out here!!

In the last couple years I've gained an obsession with birds and I've always had an appreciation…read morefor nature, so I was really stoked to check this place out. It was a nice weekday, not too cold, a little windy, and sunny. The entrance fee is not too bad for what you get (especially student price) and you can spent all the time you want on the trails. There are binoculars you can use or you can bring your own (not sure if theirs come with a rental fee). They have a lot of trails and a map to help you navigate the space--although I would recommend asking questions at the front desk and paying close attention to when they explain the map since it is not drawn to scale. I do wish they had more color markers along the way to help with knowing what each trail is. We did think we'd get lost at first, but we found our way around quite well and the explanation from the staff starts to all make sense once you're walking. The paths are well maintained and there are slightly elevated wooden bridges for areas that are muddier. I would recommend hiking shoes or boots, mostly for one of the trails with a tougher terrain. There are tons of picture worthy moments, although pictures don't do it justice. Although I did not see too many "unique" birds, we did come across other animals like deer and turkey. We spent a little over 2 hours here and got through about half of the place so if you do want to take it all in, I would recommend a 4-5 hour chunk of time (if you're in no rush).