My wife and I had our best vacation ever and our stay at the Samuel Durfee house helped immensely in that regard. Innkeeper Heather is very helpful and friendly and gave use lots of good advice on restaurants and activities in Newport. You do not want to miss the absolutely divine breakfasts - their french toast is scrumptious! Breakfasts are served in a nicely appointed dining room and there is also a nice sitting area with a large TV and a refrigerator and table with snacks and drinks. We stayed in the Durfee room which faces the front of the house. I've noted other reviews that included complaints about traffic noise, but traffic during the night is very minimal and we had absolutely no problem getting a good night's sleep. The room itself was large and the bed was very comfortable. The room included several thoughtful details such as a vanity, ringpost, bathrobes, beach towels and wineglasses, among other things. The inn has it's own large, private parking area which is a huge plus for this area. The inn is within easy walking distance of the many restaurants and shops located on the Thames St. waterfront. More seasoned walkers could also reach the Bellevue mansions by foot as well.

We had to leave before breakfast on our last day there and we were given some fruit and muffins to go! It's this kind of thoughtfulness and attention to detail that puts this B&B in a class by itself!

P.S. If your visit to Newport will include a visit to the Doris Duke mansion, Rough Point, be sure to talk to Heather before visiting there.

My wife and I were told of the beauty of Newport by some friends that had visited recently. We decided to visit however, unlike our friends, we wanted to stay at a B&B. After a search online we found the Samuel Durfee House. It's location to downtown seemed perfect for our needs. After talking to the owner we knew we would be made to feel at home and booked the trip.

I can't say more honestly that the pictures of this house do not do it justice. The rooms were beautiful, and the family that ran the house were extremely hospitable. From the house you can walk to every desirable destination in Newport including the mansions, the restaurants, and the shops.

We have traveled extensively throughout Europe and are no strangers to B&B's. Our experience in Newport was right at the top of our list and was in no small part due to our accommodations. We would recommend the Samuel Durfee House to anyone traveling to Newport, RI.

Thank you Michael, Heather and Jaxson for a wonderful stay!

What a pleasant stay. Great hospitality, clean and comfortable accommodations. We felt very much at home. The owners were helpful and very generous with their recommendations of what to do and where to go in Newport. My wife and I were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and were pleasantly surprised to see a bottle of chilled champagne on the dresser in our room after a day of relaxing and enjoying Newport. It was a perfect compliment to a great stay at a very nice place. We highly recommend the Samuel Durfee House!

This is my second time to stay at the Samuel Durfee House and I already feel like it's my own home! I am getting married in Newport very soon and my parents and I plan on staying here a few days before
the wedding.

The rooms are cozy, comfortable, breakfast is very yummy, and both Heather and Michael are terrific hosts! I highly recommend this inn.

I look forward to spending my nights here before my big day!