Samuel Durfee House

Recommended for

• Local exploring

  • Central location makes this wonderful base for cultural and historic sightseeing, sailing, beach days, walks & outdoor activites

• Romantic Break

  • Get into the spirit of Newport's rich history with elegant four-posted beds, fireplaces, jetted tubs and private balconies

• Value chic

  • Highly competitve for the area, especially when considering top-notch location and high-quality experience

• Sights nearby

  • Take a tour of the Vanderbilt’s Marble House and Breakers or visit the Elms and take the Servant Life Tour

• Great walks

  • Take in the views with the bracing Cliff Walk; the route takes you past beautiful residences and mansions

• Other Activities

  • Nearby Rosecliff Mansion's beautiful ballroom has been used on numerous film sets

• Museums

  • Walk to Samuel Whitehorne House and International Tennis Hall of Fame

• Sailing

• Wine tasting

• Tennis

• Fishing

• Cycling

• Golf

• Surfing

• Kayaking

• Eco

  • Measures include water barrels for watering plants, recycling program, earth-friendly toiletries and energy efficient appliances

• No restaurant

  • Indulgent two-course breakfast is served in the dining room or patio. Return from sightseeing to home-baked refreshments

• Historic

  • Built in English banker Samuel Durfee in 1803, the property is an excellent example of Federal Period architecture

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Perry and Ida Lewis rooms and the Harrison Suite all feature private decks

• Beach nearby

  • Guests are welcome to use the property's beach bags and towels

• Whirlpool Bathtub

  • The opulent Doris Duke Suite comes with a jetted spa tub

• Restrictions on children

  • Children aged 8 years and above are welcome

• Minimum Stay

  • There is a two night minimum stay

• Quiet

• Family Suites

• Sit-out Terrace

• Full of character

• Colonial

• Barefoot Luxury

• Townhouse

• Artworks

• B&B

• Boutique

• Chic

• Inn

• Antiques

• Owner managed

• Retro/Vintage

• Traditional

• Charming

• Four poster beds

• Intimate

• Romantic

• Downtown

Facilities

• No restaurant

  Indulgent two-course breakfast is served in the dining room or patio. Return from sightseeing to home-baked refreshments

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

  Perry and Ida Lewis rooms and the Harrison Suite all feature private decks

• Whirlpool Bathtub

  The opulent Doris Duke Suite comes with a jetted spa tub

• Restrictions on children

  Children aged 8 years and above are welcome

• Minimum Stay

  There is a two night minimum stay

• Wifi

• Parking

• Family Suites

• Car not required

• Fireplace

• Walking distance restaurants

• Outdoor dining

• No pets

• Sit-out Terrace

• Bath robes

• Sitting Room

• Suites

• Satellite / Cable TV

• In room music system

• Four poster beds

• Air conditioning

Activities

• Sights nearby

  • Take a tour of the Vanderbilt’s Marble House and Breakers or visit the Elms and take the Servant Life Tour

• Great walks

  • Take in the views with the bracing Cliff Walk; the route takes you past beautiful residences and mansions

• Other Activities

  • Nearby Rosecliff Mansion's beautiful ballroom has been used on numerous film sets

• Museums

  • Walk to Samuel Whitehorne House and International Tennis Hall of Fame

• Theatre

• Sailing

• Tennis

• Fishing

• Cycling

• Golf

• Surfing

• Wine tasting

• Kayaking

Map & Location