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Reviews of Samuel Durfee House B&B

3 out of 5
Samuel Durfee House B&B
352 Spring Street, Newport, RI

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful place, within walking distance of so much! Room was charming and the innkeepers were gracious. You didn’t see them, but when you needed them- there they were! Delicious, generous breakfast in a quaint setting. We’ll definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Travelled with partner
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A last minute trip to Newport for our 1 year wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to be able to book the last available room at the Samuel Durfee House. This is an absolute gem of a bed and breakfast so if you have the opportunity, definitely take it. The location is perfect, they have private parking for guests and you can easily walk to Thames St for dinner, shopping, sunset sails etc. The breakfast is so so delicious, every morning offering you a piece of coffee cake of sorts with your coffee to start and then giving you a choice of savory and sweet for your meal (think quiche, frittata, pancakes, French toast, etc etc). Found out this husband and wife team have run this charming B&B for 25 years and are complete professionals. Both lovely people who make sure their guests have everything they need. Thank you Heather and Michael for an awesome stay :)
Response from Heather on Aug 16, 2023
Thank you so very much for your kind words about your visit to our inn! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed our location and breakfasts! Again, thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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My husband & I loved this place & plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Heather on Jul 21, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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This place was great! Heather and Michael were very hospitable. From check-in to dinner suggestions to the delicious breakfasts, everything was just what we had hoped for. Being one block back from Thames St the inn was nice and quiet. The location is fantastic for walking to everything Newport has to offer. Other than our drive down Ocean Ave and to the start of Cliff Walk, we left the car parked all weekend long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Heather on Jul 20, 2023
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, daily breakfast, and our Inn. Hope to see you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

John

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Heather on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

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Wonderful house with lovely hosts in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Heather on Jul 20, 2023
Thanks so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
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Everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Heather on Oct 26, 2021
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Samuel Durfee House

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
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Amazing brilliant. Great location, great property, great owners. You can’t go wrong staying here. Walkable to town and waterfront. Quiet clean friendly warm. Cannot say enough good things. Stayed while visiting our son at local college and plan to return again soon and often.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Heather on Oct 19, 2021
Thank you so much! We love hearing how much you enjoyed your visit to the Samuel Durfee House. We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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Newport experience
Excellent location with free off street parking. Lovely historic home with a comfortable bed and nice amenities. Good breakfast and owners were friendly and very knowledgeable about local sites and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Heather on Oct 9, 2021
It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to the Samuel Durfee House! Thanks for sharing with other travelers!

10/10 Excellent

John Wells

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, beautiful garden patio, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Heather on Sep 23, 2021
Thank you so much, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather and Michael were wonderful hosts. My husband and I stayed at the Inn for 3 nights. We really enjoyed delicious breakfast on the patio every morning, our little “snack bag” which was left for us every day when we returned from exploring Newport. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Location is perfect, quiet but within walking distance to downtown. We plan to return:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Heather on Aug 21, 2021
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed our breakfast, afternoon snacks and location. We look forward to welcoming you back! Thanks for sharing with other travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The Inn was very clean and the innkeepers were very nice. The breakfast were delicious. I would absolutely stay there again when in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Heather on Aug 10, 2021
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at the Samuel Durfee House. We hope to see you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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It was a great visit! We were close to town and friends and parking was key!! Lovely sitting area out back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Heather on Aug 10, 2021
So happy to hear you had a great visit to the Samuel Durfee House!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Excellent location near the Newport harbor with parking, and walking distance to the visitor center, shops and restaurants. Delicious home made breakfast daily by the host family, with afternoon refreshment. Very clean bathroom and bedding. Quiet at night. Air conditioned! I would definitely stay here again next time I visit newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Heather on Jul 8, 2021
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed our location, breakfast and your room at the Samuel Durfee House. Thanks for sharing your experience with other travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Breakfast was delicious. Owners were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Heather on Jun 15, 2021
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Samuel Durfee House.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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The perfect place to stay in Newport!
The Samuel Durfee House B&B is the perfect spot to explore Newport. The house is clean, cozy, and comfortable. Heather was extremely communicative and welcoming as soon as we booked our room. The home is historic and charming and located within walking distance to everything to see in Newport. Breakfast each morning was delicious, and they were so kind to offer several ways to request breakfast given COVID. There wasn't a detail missed. I mentioned it was my husband's birthday, and there was a birthday sign and cupcakes for us in our room upon arrival. We also appreciated the water and warm note wishing us a lovely day on our door after returning from a long day of exploring/walking around. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're coming to Newport :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Heather on Jun 15, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to the Samuel Durfee House!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive hostess, delicious breakfast sensitive to all sisterly needs. Helpful with restaurants suggestions and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Heather on Apr 26, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

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Nice little getaway
Michael and Heather were very welcoming and knowledeable. Great location, just a block away from the center. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Heather on Dec 17, 2019
Thanks so much for your kind words, we are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to the Samuel Durfee House. We hope to see you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Great place to stay. Close to shopping, sites and activities. Very inviting. Heather was so kind and helpful in making our stay pleasant. Breakfasts were outstanding!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Heather on Sep 16, 2019
Thank you so much, so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The room was spacious and the inn is very cute and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Heather on Sep 16, 2019
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Samuel Durfee House! Thanks for sharing with others!

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best value in Newport
Excellent inn for the money. Quiet and comfortable and well-air conditioned with very helpful innkeepers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Innkeeper on Jul 23, 2019
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to the Samuel Durfee House. We hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Location was great, walking distance to most things. Innkeepers were very friendly. The room was bigger than most rooms I’ve stayed at in B&Bs. Comfortable bed. Check in and check out was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cari, New York

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The location is amazing. The inn keepers are so helpful and nice. The breakfast is so good. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Easton PA

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Perfect location for visiting Newport. Excellent breakfast included with your stay. The bed was so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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A Wonderful Place to Stay in Newport
This place offers everything one would want in a B & B -- a beautifully restored house dating to 1803, a good-sized, comfortable room, delicious breakfasts, friendly owners who try to help in every way they can, and a great location within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abby, Philadelphia

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good location in center of town still quiet enough
Very warm greeting wonderful 18th century house with good decor Good breakfast well served good conversations with owners very helpful they want you to have a good time! Stayed an additional night we liked it so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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Wonderful location with wonderful people
Amazing place and amazing stay with wonderful hosts, clean and charming facilities and incredible breakfast. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heather and Michael were outstanding hosts. Beautiful home and room. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Newport excursion
Great hosts and location. Good breakfasts. Off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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Super Service
The owners were exceptionally helpful. We arrived around 5:00pm in a semi-frantic: condition---we had a 5:30 wedding to attend nearby. Owner Michael drove us to the wedding venue in his car and lent me his cufflinks for my tux. And the breakfast the next morning was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Very Good Choice
Unexpectedly best choice. Michael and Heather are lovely hosts. Everything runs on schedule. We had the Harrison room. Very Quiet. Bed was comfortable and location excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Will return. Very satisfied. Thanks for s lovely stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Heather and Michael, the owners, were great. Breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Susan

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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Restful and lovely
A lovely stay in a lovely home with delicious breakfasts! Thank you Heather and Michael!!

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

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Beautiful, Charming B&B
A wonderful B&B for a long weekend getaway. My fiance and I visited Newport in the winter as a quick trip, and wanted to stay someplace with charm and history. This absolutely fit the bill - we hardly wanted to leave the room. We stayed in the Harrison Suite, which had a massive bed, and best of all, a fireplace. The separate sitting area in our room was also useful, and we had a private terrace attached. We didn't make much use of it, as it was winter, but I'm sure it would be wonderful in summer. The house itself has gorgeous, historic decor. The location is great - it's on a side street, so very quiet, but a quick walk to the main street, and everywhere we wanted to go seemed to be a 10-minute walk. The parking lot in the back is incredibly convenient. The innkeeper was very pleasant and helpful (providing us with maps and general info on the area), and was present without being overbearing, which can be a very fine line in small B&Bs. We felt right at home, and really appreciated her hospitality. We didn't take advantage of breakfast, but appreciated the afternoon snacks that were set out. Overall, highly recommended for your trip to Newport! We will certainly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Frank, US

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Great place to stay at while visiting Newport
Fantastic B&B including the staff and owners. Breakfast was awesome all days and the location is great.

10/10 Excellent

Cheez Louise, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Charming B&B, friendly, helpful hosts. Great location for mansions, Touro Synagogue, restaunts.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Amazing B+B
I can't say enough about this B+B. The hosts were so friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The room was so comfortable, clean and plush and the breakfast was amazing. They make you feel right at home and really go the extra mile to make sure you get the most of your visit to Newport. I will definitely continue to stay here over the years.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, New York

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Great stay and excellent food
Excellent. Definitely going back

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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10/10 Excellent

Diane, Warminster, PA

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Samuel Durfee House. The owners were great. They were very knowledgeable about the area and couldn't do enough for you. The room was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast was truly awesome - so delicious!. We will certainly stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Roxbury, CT

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Great B&B in Good Location
Great B&B one block off the main street in Newport center. The Hostess met us at the door, gave a quick overview of the Inn and showed us to our room. The room was nicely decorated and of good size. We had a room facing he street; if you are sensitive to noise, request a room not facing the street. The street noise was did not bother us but others may not like it. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom and shower were adequate. Excellent location and easy walking distance to shopping, food and sights. The breakfast was very good; free Wi-Fi in room and common areas. All in all a great long weekend and stay in Newport.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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B&B within walking distance of everything.
he Harrison suite where we stayed was on the first floor off the common room. It was very comfortable with a sitting area, gas fireplace, as well as an outside patio. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. If we go back to Newport we will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Lana, CT

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Great location. Quaint, beautiful B&B
Great place. Exceeded my expectations. Very clean. Very friendly. Would definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

paulette, new York

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jazz fesival
Micheal and Heather were wonderful, friendly host. Apt was cozy and comfy :-) =Doris Duke room. The breakfast they served was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Massachusetts

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Great stay at Samuel Durfee House
We had a wonderful weekend at the Samuel Durfee B&B. Michael and Heather are delightful hosts. They prepare delicious breakfasts, and offer helpful ideas about restaurants, places to visit, and biking around Newport. The B&B is a one-block walk from Newport's main street, so you can walk to restaurants, shopping, harbor cruises, etc. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Allison, West Hartford, CT

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Great place to stay in downtown!
Samuel Durfee was a great place to stay for a long weekend! Heather and her husband made us feel at home and provided wonderful recommendations to make our first time in Newport a memorable one. This B and B is in a perfect location for walking to downtown that provides off street parking as well. I would highly recommend staying here!