The ‘Goonies’ house now covered in tarp as owner overwhelmed by tourists

“Most are kind, fun and welcome, but many are not”.

City officials told the TV station there were no plans to reopen the “Goonies” house.

City Councilor Russ Warr has said that Preston has been “very, very accommodating” with her home and the fans of The Goonies.

“Goonies never say die”, but when it comes to visiting the house where the famed 1985 film was shot in Astoria, Oregon, it’s all kinds of One-Eyed Willy! The tourism at the Goonies house has, over the last three or four years, absolutely exploded….

“She was overwhelmed and looking for help to try to get some semblance of normal life back”, Regina Willkie, the chamber’s marketing director, said.

Sandi Preston is merely asking that everyone respect her privacy.

What’s really sad about the Goonies story is that Sandi Preston felt like she had to react because of aggressive fans getting belligerent with her while trying to get their photos. “It’s been unrestricted for 14 years and we are worn out.” What a sad outcome, for a movie that celebrates teamwork amongst a band of outcasts.

It’s a shame that fans could not be respectful, leading to the home-owner to have to cover their house with a blue tarp.

Warr said the overwhelming majority of visitors are gracious and friendly, but a few bad apples have soured the experience for the home’s owner, and her neighbors. “Most people… think that it’s an attraction, when it really, in fact, is a private residence.” This isn’t a unique situation.

The Daily Astorian reports (http://bit.ly/1NkVHcR) an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 visitors were drawn to the area in June, when the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce celebrated the film’s 30th anniversary.

“They’ve gotten in confrontations with the home owner”.

“They park on the “no-parking” zones, they park on the sidewalks, they relieve their dogs on their lawns”, said Russ.

“The next time you see sky, it’ll be over another town”.