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aBOUT US

Hosts: Bryan & Frances Babcock - Owners

At Sarah Kendall House, guests are treated to cozy accommodations and delightful amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi and a charming garden. Start your day right with our hearty breakfast featuring local ingredients. Our friendly policies ensure a welcoming experience, making every stay feel like a home-away-from-home.

Breakfast

Innkeeper and gourmet cook, Fran Babcock whips up mouthwatering dishes like eggs benedict, blueberry french toast, and fresh fruit cups along with juice and coffee so good you’ll be pouring a second cup before you open the newspaper.


Served on crystal that catches the rays of the sun, antique china, and a gorgeous assortment of platters and pitchers, the dining table is set to dazzle.

Three plated meals with drinks on a restaurant table, including pasta, salad, and coffee
Elegant dining room with red walls, long table set with china, and ornate paintings above a fireplace
Silver tea set on a tray atop a marble-topped wooden table by a lace curtain

Amenities

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Walking distance to nearly all of Newport's attractions

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

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Harbor views

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Complimentary off-street parking & Wi-Fi

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Complimentary gourmet breakfast

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Working fireplaces

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Showers in all rooms

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Cable TV

Our Policies

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Open year-round

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Children over 12 welcome

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No smoking

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No pets

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Two night stay required on weekends

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Three night stay on holidays and special event weekends

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Check in 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. [later by appointment only]

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Major credit cards accepted

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Deposit required in advance for 50% of reservation

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14% state and city tax per night additional

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No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of arrival date

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No refunds for early departures or no shows

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$50 Administrative Fee all cancellations

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All occupancy rates subject to change

Wooden boardwalk overlooking calm blue water at sunset, with a distant city skyline under a clear sky