Windmill View Cottage

Drawing of Boyd's Windmill by Richard W. Albaugh, February 2005

Guest Comments


Another truly "life is good" moment ... Thank you for a lovely stay.
-Tina & Jenn, August 1999

Thanks for a wonderful weekend and all the truly hospitable touches!
-Jason & Maya, July 2000

Lovely hospitality!  I'll be in touch.
-Eileen, Freeport, NY

Had a wonderful weekend ... you hospitality made it so much more special.
-Darlene, Canton, MA, August 2000

This place couldn't be better.  I had the best weekend of the summer.
-Sam, Rockland, MA

I've never stayed in a more welcoming house.  Seeing my friends in this atmosphere made for a fantastic weekend.  Thank you!
-Jennifer, Madison, NJ

Everything was just perfect!!
-Anne, Quincy, MA

We absolutely LOVE your place and can't wait to come back!  Felt like home! Mahalo nui loa!  Aloha!
-John, Laura, Jake, Danielle, Mililani, Hawaii, September 2000

What a comfortable place!  And wonderful food!  A wonderful, relaxing weekend - Thank you.
-Jackie and Bob, August 2003

This is a wonderful vacation spot - we absolutely loved walking around the area of the bird/wildlife sanctuary (great running paths) - collected loads of special stones and always looked forward to coming back to the inn.  Thanks for being so welcoming and making us want to come back.
-John, Barbara, and Miriam, West Virginia, June 2004

We had a wonderful stay.  We love the rooms and grounds.  Breakfasts were great and Sam was an added bonus!  We'd definitely come again.  Thanks!
-Matt, Geralyn, and Thomas, Cincinnati, OH, June 2004

The room is beautiful, food outstanding, and the view so relaxing.  Thank you for your hospitality!  We'll be back again!
-Michelle & Josh, New York, June 2004

You've created a wonderful space on a beautiful property.  We're from Middletown, so this is practically our back yard, and it's still amazing and surprising.  Great job on a great "secret" hideaway!
-Kevin & Jackie, Middletown, RI, June 2004

Staying here during our wedding weekend was one of the best parts of the weekend.  Your hospitality was so warm and welcoming and the Paradise Suite was everything and more we could have ever asked for.  I could go on and on.  You have all been so sweet to us and we thank you.  Thanks!  You have something very special here.
-Damian & Steph, July 2004

It was a delight ... we don't want to leave.  Remember to call us if you're ever going to sell!
- Stephanie & Greg, Chicago, August 2004

Thank you, Sharon, Rick, and Sam for your great hospitality and a great weekend!  Your setting and appointments are the nicest we've ever enjoyed.  We'll look forward to visiting this great place again.
-Katie & Manish, Cambridge, MA,  July 2004

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality, thoughtfulness and care.  Mara and I are thrilled that we found Windmill and look forward to returning again very, very soon.  Good luck to Sam with his further inventions!
-Phil and Mara, Brooklyn, NY July 2004

What a wonderful haven it is here.  Loved it & loved your hospitality.  Thanks to Auclair Publicity for recommending it.
- Sandra & Harvey

Thanks for welcoming us on such short notice.  We really enjoyed our stay - the morning was a beautiful change to the usual city noise we hear each day!
- Joe & Mariangela, Jamaica Plain, MA, August 11, 2004

I had a wonderful time!  Thanks for the extras that made all the difference ....
- Theresa, Alexandria, VA, August 15, 2004

Very charming.  Lovely spot - lovely hostess.  Thanks so much.
- Cally, Boston, MA, August 15, 2004

We love your place - it's relaxing, peaceful & beautiful.  Thanks also for being so welcoming & helpful.  Wish we could stay longer.  The beach theme & sea shell hardware, etc. are great!
- Pam & Dick, Chicago, August 21, 2004

Thank you for having us in your home.  Your excellent directions and advice helped guide our trip through Newport, and the hospitality you showed made us feel right at home.  We couldn't have hoped for better accommodations, or for a more relaxing, peaceful atmosphere.  Thank you, and we hope to see you again!
- Pete & Adrienne, August 22, 2004  P.S. Breakfast was outstanding!

We had a lovely stay!  Happy Halloween.
- Jonathan & Kathy, Long Island, NY

Thank you for the wonderful memories!  Another favorite place to visit!
- Phil & Yvonne, October 31, 2004

An awesome place and setting!  ....  Innkeepers are warm, friendly, and welcoming.  We'll be back!  Thanks for everything.  Happy Holidays!
- Sel & David, Naugatuck, CT, December 2004

The greatest escape!  Peaceful! Coming back for June.
- Sue

It was a joy to be with you for our special weekend.  We are so thankful that the Lord lead us to your cottage.  We trust that we will be able to visit with you often in the years ahead.  May the Lord bless you, as you continue to follow Him.
- Jeff & Sandy, July 24, 2005

Thank you so much for taking us in on such short notice.  It was just what we needed - just wish we could stay longer.  I feel like I am home.  God bless you - best wishes for your family & thanks Sam for your berry picking efforts.  They were delicious.
- Chuck & Mary, Columbus, Ohio, August 1, 2005

What a find!  We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful haven.  You have created an incredibly  wonderful getaway!  We've enjoyed our stay, enjoyed meeting you great people and we'll definitely be back!
- Beck & Tom, August 2005

We can't thank you enough for your inimitable hospitality!  We loved every minute (sleeping & waking) of our stay - the accommodations were stylish, ... location breathtakingly serene & beautiful!  Thank You!
- Gurgetti & Dan, September 2005

Had a great time!  Slept well, great location, tranquil - apart from the birds!  They were very happy
- Carla & Don, Australia & Florida, May 2006

Exactly what we needed: quiet, peaceful, beautiful & comfortable surroundings, ... caring hospitality - a perfect place to relax and enjoy Newport.
- Sue & David, Sheffield, UK, June 1, 2006

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely setting!  Loved being so close to town yet in this "country setting" overlooking beautiful grounds & the historic windmill. 
- Margaret & Cheryl, July 1, 2006

Thank you for your hospitality as this has been a great stay.  Surely this has been our best stay in this area.  Best Wishes.
- Babak & Sahar, July 2006

Thank you for a third wonderful visit to the Windmill view!  Sharon, Rick, and Sam - we always have a wonderful, restful time here.  We look forward to next year!
Katie & Manish, July 2006

What a special, peaceful retreat.  I do hope to see you again - either here or in Maine.  ... Your generosity of goods & spirit, memorable.
- Heather, Biddeford, Maine, August 2006

Once again we have been blessed to stay with you while in Newport.  Sandy and I feel like it is our RI home away from home.  May the Lord continue to bless you and your wonderful gift of hospitality.
- Jeff & Sandy, September, 2006

You are true gems of hospitality.  Ron & I couldn't have asked for or even dreamed of a better anniversary weekend.  Thank you.
- Susan & Ron, September 2006

Sam, Thanks for being so nice to me.  I will miss you.
- Sean

Dear Sam,  It's been fun playing with you.  We learned our way around town with you.  I wish I could stay longer, but I have to leave.  It stinks when you have to leave someone that you have been playing with and being around you for so long.  I will miss you so much!  Until next time.
- Randy

Friday 13 July to Sunday 15, 2007
Our lucky day!  I could retire here ...  Thanks, Sharon, Rick & Sam.
- "Grandma" Sandra

Thank you so much for your hospitality!  We had a wonderful time at the Windmill View Cottage.
- Gesa, August 19, 2007

Words cannot describe our wonderful stay!  Thank you for enlightening our lives and we'll see you again soon!
- Dan & Han, July 2008


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