Admiral Sims' House

FAQS About Us

Take Route 138 from the south or Route 114 from the north to Broadway in Newport, RI. Go left on Rhode Island Ave and then left on Catherine St. Go two blocks to Admiral Sims’ House, 73 Catherine St on the right.

Check-in is 4pm, and check-out is 10am.  We will text your instructions on the morning of your arrival to coordinate the seamless self-check-in. Requests for early check-in may be accommodated, but little flexibility for late check-out due to the cleaning service availability.  See all our policies.

Yes, we have on-site parking
Yes, with prior coordination and fee of $25 per day per pet. We take all kinds of pets and sizes – just ask. They are welcome to stay in the room on their own but recommend using a crate or leave the TV on in case they are sensitive to new sounds. See the complete list of policies regarding pets staying at the inn.

Yes, we do have minimum requirements on some high season weekends.  Please check the booking calendar or give us a call at 1 401 841 0009 if you have any questions.

Yes, we do have housekeeping but due to labor restrictions, we don’t have routine housekeeping at the moment. We gladly replace towels, coffee, creamer, or other items that run out. Plus, we can take trash out if needed.

Give us a call or text at 401-841-0009

No smoking is allowed in the house, but there is an ashtray outside for guests to use away from the house. See the complete list of policies.

We offer a “grab n’ go” breakfast to enjoy on the porch or in your room. Each morning (0830-1030) we set out homemade breakfast goodies (some examples are Aunt Connie’s zuccini bread, Grandma’s coffee cake, Mum’s favorite blueberry muffins, etc) plus fresh fruit salad, yogurt, OJ, coffee and tea.
Each room has a kitchenette with a coffee maker (including coffee pods and tea bags), microwave, mini fridge. There are dishes and silverware, and a big kitchen sink with garbage disposal.
Yes, our whole family lives here!