The Van Dusen House
1880s Victorian Vacation Rental
in the heart of Historic Astoria, Oregon
Vintage Luxury
Vintage Victorian style & luxurious modern amenities await at the Van Dusen House, in one of the oldest neighborhoods on the West Coast. The entire property underwent a 9-month intensive restoration project in 2022 to stabilize and preserve this historic treasure. Today, the home is rented to one party at a time, so your group can experience Astoria like one of its founding families.
Vintage Style + Modern Luxury
Original crystal chandeliers, solid hardwood floors, luxurious white linens, over-sized beds & custom bath products by…
Built over 135 years ago as a showpiece by the pioneer Van Dusen Family, the home was sold outside the family after WWII. By 2021, the property had been neglected & went into foreclosure. That's when the current generation of the Van Dusens lovingly brought it back to life. Today, we are thrilled to share The Van Dusen House as a space for family & friends to re-connect in a warm, welcoming environment that provides the home base for Oregon Coast adventures of all kinds.
Built by Oregon Pioneers
1880s - Built by the Van Dusens
1940s - Sold outside the family
Fall 2021 - Restoration begins
June 30, 2022 - Grand Opening
Thoughtfully appointed by Jan Van Dusen, herself, you’ll find all the elements to create a one-of-a-kind experience that will be remembered for years to come. Plentiful indoor and outdoor gathering spaces ensure everyone will feel comfortable to relax, socialize and enjoy their time together.
The space can accommodate up to 10 overnight guests and boasts 3 living areas on the main floor, along with a formal dining room, chef’s kitchen and one guestroom with a private rear entrance from the driveway and gazebo area.
Grounds & Gazebo
Magical outdoor spaces await, including a large yard, spacious gazebo, fire table, separate dining area & propane barbecue
Location, Location, Location
Walk to the Columbia River & historic downtown Astoria. World-class dining, craft breweries, local boutiques & the Astoria Riverfront Trolley await!
Our location offers easy pedestrian access to everything downtown Astoria has to offer! Experience gourmet food, locally-crafted beer, spirits & cocktails, boutiques filled with artisan treasures, charter fishing trips & more. Situated at the mouth of the Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, Astoria is world-renowned as the Oldest American Settlement West of the Rocky Mountains.
Photo by Emily Engdahl, Blue Collar Astoria
Catering by Sage Bleu Catering
Florals by Bloomin’ Crazy Floral
Planning an Event? Let us help make your dream a reality! We have a world-class team of event vendors ready and waiting to see your vision and bring it to life at The Van Dusen House.
Music Video
Finnegan Blue, “Rye Whiskey” - shot live at the van dusen house!
directed by michael shipley, produced by the Liberty Theatre Astoria
Gallery
Guest Reviews
My husband and I decided to take our adult children for a vacation in Astoria and when looking for a place big enough to accommodate nine people, the Van Dusen House was on the list. We are so glad we chose this beautiful home! The home looks just like the pictures, it was very clean, and well equipped. I especially loved sitting on the front porch in the morning and feeling the cool breeze coming in from the water. It was very peaceful! The backyard has a lovely gazebo to enjoy also. The home is close enough to walk to the main streets and the pier. We enjoyed walking and seeing the beautiful homes and met some wonderful locals. Unfortunately, the airline lost our luggage and when I informed Trudy of this, she was very gracious and offered the washer and dryer for our use. By the way, Trudy is a great host. She is very responsive and checked in with me to see if we needed anything. I highly recommend staying at this stunning home!
- kIMBERLY, JULY 2024
“We had the BEST time in Astoria and loved our stay at the Van Dusen house. The home was so clean and easy to find and easy to enter. We loved hearing the history of the home and the decor and antiques in the home. There was plenty of space for us all with very comfy beds and all the amenities that we needed. I would totally recommend this home to anyone visiting Astoria.”
- Carissa, April 2023
“Trudy was responsive from the start, even when I was trying to finalize the number of guests and the arrival time over a month out. I could not have asked for a better experience or location for my first Air BnB rental. The home is pristine, old, and amazing. Lots of history here, and the remodel/updates are perfect. Upstairs bedrooms are all wonderfully themed around color, and have both a mini fridge and microwave per room. Can't wait to come back to Astoria to explore and hang out, if I have more than 2 people with me, this is the only place I am going to stay!”
- cade, February 2023
“This home is truly amazing and the owner is great in communication and follow up. The home is gorgeous and located perfectly in Astoria to walk into town, boardwalk etc. Private parking is a bonus along with plenty of street parking. The kitchen is outfitted for all your cooking needs and every sitting room is comfortable and relaxing to enjoy everyones company. Backyard has a gazebo with fire-pit to enjoy a glass a wine or coffee with friends and family, also have a BBQ and Blackstone for outdoor cooking desires. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!”
- cameron, AUGUST 2022
“A truly beautiful, magical home that met all of our needs and was walkable to almost everywhere we wanted to go!”
- Dereau, august 2022
“Great location and very well equipped. Extremely clean, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was amazing to cook in, I will rent this place again.”
- KELLY, August 2022
“The house is a classic Victorian, beautifully restored with vintage furniture and original architectural details. She told us it was built by her family originally and she bought it back to restore it to its original state - such a cool story. Every single room upstairs had an adjoining bathroom! There are multiple seating areas on the first floor, all with stunning furniture and super high ceilings. It feels like your cool rich aunt is hosting you. They even provided a pack and play and high chair. The only thing to watch out for is that it's located on a steep hill, but lots of Astoria is. It's located very centrally in town and we loved being able to walk to all coffees and meals. We were scrambling for a place last minute and happened to take a chance on it (our original booking was in Skamania, WA and would have been way too hot) and have absolutely no regrets. For a group of 5 adults and one 2 year old, it was perfect.”