DuncansInn - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Sam W.

We just got back from a weekend in Thunder Bay and we stayed here- our host was really nice and great with communication, the whole process of booking and staying was super easy and this was a little gem. It was super comfortable and cosy, clean, decent sized and contained everything we needed - plus as an added bonus they allow dogs!!!!!!!! So we got to road trip and go hike with our dog Socks 💕

Jenny S.

We had a wonderful stay at Away From Home Comfort. My husband recently moved his company to Thunder Bay so we wanted to visit with him for a couple of days. We have a toddler and two little dogs so the thought of staying in a hotel was a little daunting. The apartment was great and very clean!!! It felt like home and was in a very nice, quite area. It was close to everything we needed. The hosts were very attentive and kind and the bed was amazingly comfortable. We will be back!!!

Nikki C.

We stayed at DuncansInn and it was great. Nice fenced in backyard for my dog. It was clean, and cozy. My old boy loved the heated floors. Nice area, bakery with fresh baking right across the street. Everything close by, locally owned grocery store not to faraway. Strongly recommend this place if you're ever in Thunder Bay.

Grey D.

WE STAYED AT DUNCANSLNN FORM JANUARY 2019 TO JULY 2019 AND IT WAS NICE. THE KITCHEN WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. THE LIVING ROOM AND THE DINING ROOM WHERE DECENT. THE BEDROOMS WERE NICE. THE PLACE HAD A FURNACE INSTEAD OF STUPID BASEBOARD HEATERS. THE DECK WAS A NICE SIZE AND THERE WAS A ROOF OVER THE DECK. THE TILE FINISH IN THE BATHROOM AND THE KITCHEN WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE PLACE ALSO HAD A CENTRAL VACUUM THAT WE NEVER USED CAUSE THERE WAS
NO HOSE AND NO TOOLS FOR IT AND WE ALSO HAD ARE OWN VACUUM. BUT THERE WAS ONLY ONE PROBLEM. LISA THE LANDLORD WAS ALWAYS HANGING OUT WITH THE NEIGHBORS.

Alex W.

Sketchy experience overall. Lisa was initially pleasant to deal with, and this seemed like a good fit as I needed a place that was dog friendly and fully furnished for 4 months in Thunder Bay. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as well as I hoped. The building exterior is rundown, with shingles falling off and weeds growing out of the eaves troughs. An old commercial sign remains out front, and security cameras are mounted questionably all over the exterior. A pile of old scaffolding or similar material is piled in the side yard, it is clear that nobody takes even a small amount of pride in the building. The unit shared a small hall/entrance with another unit, this entrance was filled with disorganized cleaning and maintenance supplies. The unit seemed poorly cared for, for example a collection of broken small appliances in the kitchen cabinets that had been replaced but not removed and food from previous guests still in the fridge and cabinets. While I appreciate sharing some condiments, there was a good amount of expired or questionable goods which I disposed of. The bedroom had two sets of sheets - one was threadbare, and the other fitted sheet did not like to stay on the mattress overnight. The bedroom window right next to the bed looked out onto a covered porch filled with maintenance supplies in the back yard, while the front window looked out at a small covered porch used by other tenants for smoking, so I had to keep all curtains closed at all times for privacy.

The lease contained a number of questionable provisions, including a significant security deposit, charge to have an additional person stay more than 3 nights (the unit accomodated 2), and a $120 "COVID Cleaning Fee". This fee would have been reasonable if the unit was clean - while it was not bad, it was clear that no more than a light cleaning was completed prior to my arrival and some things like the trash can were filthy.

Right as the snow began to fall, roof work began to take place. This was a slow process seemingly performed by inexperienced staff or labourers, I never saw vehicles belonging to a roofing contractor present. In this process, material was dropped on the roof of my car, causing over $1000 in damages I needed to have repaired. Lisa did not even respond to emails regarding this matter, and made no further contact with me after I mentioned this incident. As the snow continued to accumulate, no snow removal was performed by the owner, requiring me to purchase my own shovel to clear the snowbank and free my car. Only in my last week was the snowbank cleared once by someone else.

Overall, this turned out to be an expensive mistake. Find somewhere that cares even a bit about their business.

Renah K.

I had to come down to TO for medical emergency and we still had 2 weeks paid for rent here , we were sending for someone to pack our stuff and clean before then, but the landlord Lisa helped herself into our apartment and packed everything up herself, to top it off my daughter was saving money for the CLE but we never got that back and a few more stuff (our own kitchen stuff and our fans)… she stole from us, she was even trying to claim our tv and A/C… she was super nice at first but once she knew we had to leave for. Medical reasons she did this to us…

Kate L.

The place was just what we were looking for! Conveniently located to town and places like Sleeping Giant and Kakabeka Falls. It was so nice to be able to have our dog with us and all the fixings of a home away from home. The Current River was a great walking path for us to explore that was right down the street. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend some time in the Thunder Bay area.

steve L.

A true hidden gem of Thunder Bay!

The owners are the two hardest working people we have ever met! They were extremely hospitable to us and our pets. Our every need was taken care of!
Thank you!

If you’re looking for a place to stay, this is where you will want to stay!

We will be back!
Heather