The Duffy House

Absolutely Beautiful Update

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"Absolutely beautiful update of a family home rich with memories. As William Clark said: ‘[We] have lived as well as we had any right to expect.’ And we certainly lived well here!"

Dates of Stay 8/30/2019 - 12/1/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Amazing Location

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"This home is located a few doors up off the prom, and enough blocks out of the city center for relaxation. While there is very little view from the inside of the home, the outside front enclosed porch and yard offer a great view. Sounds of the ocean can definitely be heard, which is perfect. Home has been recently remodeled, and the furnishings, towels, and amenities are in great condition. Home layout was nice with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We arrived to a home that could have used a deeper clean, crumbs and such, and a couple doors that were almost off their hinges, along with a BBQ that was in bad condition in terms of cleanliness and operation as it’s missing a heat diffuser plate on 1/2 and cooks at different temps along with ear wigs inside of it. Due to the homes age and preserving that history, we understood, but that should have been fixed prior to our arrival. Couple other small things could have been improved for a better overall experience, but nothing that detracts from this homes overall offering. We’d definitely stay again. "

Dates of Stay 9/8/2021 - 9/12/2021
Reviewed on 09/14/2021

Beautiful Week at the Beach

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"We enjoyed a beautiful week at the beach. Enjoyed a couple nights by the fire pit as well. The house was the perfect size for our two families and everything was well-kept and clean. We did get visited by a few raccoons and some rain but that is expected in Oregon in the fall. Overall had a great time. P.S. The brownies from Astoria Coffee and Bistro are very good. Make sure you go and get some!"

Dates of Stay 8/19/2019 - 8/21/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Best stay in Seaside

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"We had a awesome time. The house was wonderful. Love the set up and colors of the home. The back yard and fire pit was nice. Very good location to beach and other things. "

Dates of Stay 4/23/2021 - 4/25/2021
Reviewed on 04/27/2021

Beyond All Expectations

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"We had a small group visit Seaside, and decided to rent a house. I had never rented a house before, so I was a little apprehensive. However, the Duffy House exceeded all of our expectations and provided a wonderful landing spot. There were seven of us, but we never felt cramped. The kitchen provided what we needed, and the house was clean and bright. Our goal is to make this an annual pilgrimage. "

Dates of Stay 10/8/2021 - 10/11/2021
Reviewed on 10/13/2021

Birthday Getaway 2019

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"We loved this house, it was updated with great bathrooms with still just a bit of the older features which gave it great character. Also, being so close to the beach and boardwalk was amazing!!"

Dates of Stay 8/10/2019 - 8/12/2019
Reviewed on 08/14/2019

"Hello Karla, Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Duffy House. It sounds like this home had everything you needed to enjoy your time in Seaside. We hope to have you stay with us again soon."

Complete Remodel

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"Really enjoyed our stay. Location was a short 4 house walk to the promenade. House was completely remodeled inside, but maintaining the old time charm of a beach house. Management company was very responsive when we couldn’t figure out how to get the furnace going. "

Dates of Stay 9/27/2019 - 9/29/2019
Reviewed on 10/02/2019

"Hello Susan, Thank you for your review. We're so happy to know that you had a wonderful stay at The Duffy House. It sounds like this home was absolutely perfect for you and your family. We're also glad that our staff was able to help you figure out the furnace. We hope to have you stay with us again soon!"

Duffy Paradise

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"We had a wonderful stay at the Duffy House. 7 of us stayed there including 2 young children. The house has been beautifully updated and we found everything we needed for a fun family vacation. The location was a quick walk to everything and we could hear the ocean with our windows open at night. We will definitely be booking at the Duffy House the next time we come to Seaside!The only negative feedback I have is that the smallest bedroom could use a power strip or another outlet. We ended up purchasing one ourselves because there is only one outlet in there and with two of us, that wasn’t enough for all our electronics. The mattress in that room was also fairly uncomfortable for two people to sleep on. However, we managed and still had a wonderful time. I highly recommend the Duffy House if you’re looking for a family-friendly rental close to the beach!"

Dates of Stay 8/1/2021 - 8/5/2021
Reviewed on 08/07/2021

Fabulous!

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"We couldn't have had a better experience with the Duffy House. Perfectly clean and everything was updated. We had plenty of space for two families. The enclosed porch was really nice for keeping the rain out and to see friends during Covid. We will definitely come back!"

Dates of Stay 12/27/2020 - 12/30/2020
Reviewed on 01/01/2021

Family Getaway

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"The home was in an ideal location and was beyond expectations. The home has been updated beautifully and is well equipped. Most importantly it was quiet and comfortable for all 6 of us. We look forward to staying here again. "

Dates of Stay 6/14/2020 - 6/17/2020
Reviewed on 07/05/2020

"Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your review. We're happy to know that you had a great stay with your family at The Duffy House. We hope that you were able to explore the famous promenade during your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again as well!"

Family Seaside Getaway

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"The Duffy house was just perfect for our family of eight. Ample space and room for all. The house is just lovey with the recent updates done with great taste and attention to detail and comfort of their guests in mind. The location is excellent - just a few steps to the beach. The kitchen was very well appointed and the backyard was perfect for evening barbecues and cozy fire circles. The home was immaculate on our arrival which was greatly appreciated during the current health crisis. We would gladly return for another getaway!"

Dates of Stay 7/24/2020 - 7/27/2020
Reviewed on 08/12/2020

"Hello Christine, Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with your family at The Duffy House. We're happy to know you're enjoying the updates made by the owners as well, and we hope to host you here again soon!"

Fantastic Thanksgiving

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"Thanks for sharing your wonderful home. We had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend. Your well-laid-out and stocked kitchen allowed us to cook a great Thanksgiving feast."

Dates of Stay 11/27/2019 - 11/30/2019
Reviewed on 01/03/2020

Grandpa's 70th Birthday

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"We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful home. Our family gathered to celebrate grandpa’s 70th birthday. The house was warm and comfortable. Perfect for a family gathering."

Dates of Stay 8/26/2019 - 8/29/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Great First Visit!

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"We are so honored to be the first guests in your lovely home.We shared the house with another family, we were here for a dance competition. We were all so impressed with all of the little touches that make the house so great. From the outdoor hose having hot water to the bathtub hailing a temperature gauge. Again— great job! We will be back."

Dates of Stay 7/8/2019 - 7/13/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Great Location & Stylish!

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"We had a wonderful time and really like this house! You al did a beautiful job! We come down every summer in celebration of our summer birthdays and we plan on coming back to this house! Great location and it’s just so stylish— you have great taste. :)"

Dates of Stay 8/6/2019 - 8/10/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Great holiday

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"This is a nicely updated, spotless, well maintained/stocked property that is just steps from the beach! We loved our time at the house- drinking coffee on the outside porch in the morning overlooking the beach, playing card games with the kids on the comfy couches, cooking in the pretty and well stocked kitchen, enjoying a nighttime fire in the back and making s’mores. We loved how this is just a step from the beach, and a section of beach in Seaside that is less crowded and quiet- we felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves which was great for social distancing. It was just a quick car ride to stores and in a safe neighborhood. We would reccomend!"

Dates of Stay 7/27/2020 - 7/30/2020
Reviewed on 08/15/2020

"Hello Namita, Thank you for your review. We're beyond excited to know that you and your family had such a great time staying at The Duffy House! It sounds like you had the perfect getaway at this little secluded spot. We hope to have you stay with us again soon."

Great house

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"House was clean, updated, overall really nice. Good location to the beach and all store/restaurants, would stay there again for sure. Can't think of anything that was missing to make our stay any better. Love this house!"

Dates of Stay 4/29/2021 - 5/2/2021
Reviewed on 05/04/2021

Great house for a family beach vacation!

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"We loved our week in this bright house just a few steps from the beach!"

Dates of Stay 8/16/2021 - 8/20/2021
Reviewed on 08/23/2021

Lovely remodeled home next to the beach/prom!

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"House was great! Exactly how pictured. Well equipped kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. One was not working, called management, they promised maintenance would call but they never called! They need to have someone based in Seaside to help with a problem...they are in Portland."

Dates of Stay 11/3/2020 - 11/6/2020
Reviewed on 11/08/2020

Mother's 90th birthday

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"Nice and cozy home. Clean and well updated. Partial view of beach."

Dates of Stay 5/6/2021 - 5/8/2021
Reviewed on 05/11/2021

Reunion with friends

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"We are a couple that stayed at the Duffy house with another couple to reunite It was a terrific location easy walk to the prom, beach, aquarium and main shopping/dining area. A few little tiny nit picky issues (no separate can for recycling and handle was not attached to freezer). We contributed a kite and deck of cards to the home since they didn't seem to have many games. House was mostly clean (but one blanket had stain and cabinets not wiped down and tv had kid handprints) but during covid we couldn't be too safe so decided to do our own once over as well. The owners provided pods for daily dish washing and laundry as well as coffee filters. Fyi.. Other than salt and pepper, no seasoning provided (which was fine with us). But kitchen was well appointed and nicely renovated. Be aware the smoke detectors are sensitive if you plan on cooking. House has large open plan on first floor great for spreading out and lounging. You can view the ocean from the sheltered front porch and if you peak out the corner of the living room and one upstairs bedroom. All of the bathrooms have heaters and all of the upstairs bedrooms have separate radiators so the whole party doesn't have to agree on a thermostat setting. "

Dates of Stay 10/18/2020 - 10/23/2020
Reviewed on 10/25/2020

Surprised by closeness to Prom!

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"Pleasantly surprised by how close we are to the Promenade and an easy walk to the turnaround, yet so quiet a neighborhood. The layout of the house worked really well for our group and will be a cherished memory! Our group had an amazing time."

Dates of Stay 8/1/2019 - 8/4/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

The Perfect Vacation

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"We enjoyed a week at the Duffy House in late June 2021 and we couldn’t be happier. The house and location were all we hoped for. We had 6 adults and one 3-year old in our party, with 3 cars among us. The long driveway accommodated all of us nicely. Favorite things about the house: Open airy design; fabulous 6-burner gas stove and every kitchen implement we could have wanted; three lovely bathrooms and plenty of hot water; private deck and backyard barbecue and fire pit area; enough comfy living room seating for all of us; enclosed porch with a view of the beach. Favorite things about the location: Although not “beachfront” the house is literally a few steps from the beach; the location at the end of a dead-end street means no through traffic, no traffic noise, and no parking problems; a short walk down the Promenade and we were enjoying the aquarium (feed the seals!), Mo’s chowder and fish and chips, fresh donuts, and all the local shops; the factory outlet stores and Safeway are a 5-minute drive from the house. We look forward to visiting the Duffy House again. "

Dates of Stay 6/21/2021 - 6/27/2021
Reviewed on 07/03/2021

We had 6 teens and they all gave it a ’thumbs up'!

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"We enjoyed the cozy feeling of the house. The couch is wonderful & comfy! We had 6 teens and they all gave it a ’thumbs up.’ They liked the ease of walking to the beach and closeness to town. The adults loved the front porch to have coffee in the early morning. Thank you!"

Dates of Stay 8/15/2019 - 8/18/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

We love it here!

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"Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to our families!… We love it here… If we ever make it back to Oregon and Seaside I hope we stay here again."

Dates of Stay 7/14/2019 - 7/18/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

Weekend Getaway here from Portland & New York City

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"Our family did a weekend getaway here from Portland and New York City. It was the perfect trip… this home was a wonderful and cozy return. Thank you for such an inviting stay."

Dates of Stay 8/23/2019 - 8/25/2019
Reviewed on 12/29/2019

You Guys Thought of Everything

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"We had such a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. Thank you for the amazing time at your beautiful beach house. You guys thought of everything!! Great job on the decor and remodeling."

Dates of Stay 9/9/2019 - 9/12/2019
Reviewed on 01/03/2020

Great location

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"We arrived and the garage and recycle cans were full, we called per the email instructions and someone came out later and emptied just a bag out of the garbage can, left the rest. The kitchen is not very well stocked with items and be prepared to go to the store and purchase your own garbage bags, paper towels and napkins. There was only enough for the first day and a half. Overall the house was clean and it’s in a great location to the beach. "

Dates of Stay 6/4/2021 - 6/7/2021
Reviewed on 06/09/2021

blissful beach getaway

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"We enjoyed a blissful beach getaway at the Duffy house in Seaside. The house is just a few doors down from the boardwalk then you cross the dunes to the water. You could hear the waves from the house. The kitchen is well appointed there is a washer and dryer and the beds are comfortable. It would be nice if there was a baby gate since we had a toddler with us."

Dates of Stay 9/19/2021 - 9/24/2021
Reviewed on 09/29/2021