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BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

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A wooden staircase leading to a porch with outdoor seating, surrounded by a variety of flowering plants and a brick pathway.
A kitchen area with a window view of a garden, a coffee maker, a kettle, a tray with glasses, and various kitchen utensils.
A wooden house with a porch, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A cozy room with a bed, a wooden chair with a red cushion, a red armchair, and a small table with a lamp and books.
A red wooden house with a brick pathway leading to it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Salem, OR
  • Place, Salem Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Minto Brown Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Minto-Brown Island Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Salem

When you stay at this vacation home in Salem, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Salem Golf Club and Minto-Brown Island Park. .This golf vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Willamette River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bush Barn Art Center.
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What's nearby

  • Salem Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Minto Brown Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Minto-Brown Island Park - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 10 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Best Little Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daynight Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Straight From New York Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

The one bedroom en suite in our Bunkhouse barn is entirely yours, features a bathroom with shower, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and basic utensils for dining. In a very good size refrigerator also a toaster oven, wine glasses, drinking glasses and coffee cups. Wander around on the grounds pick apples, figs and persimmons.
The Bunkhouse Retreat is located in the north end of the 1,200 acres of lush, natural open and wooded area known as Minto-Brown Island Park. Walk, jog, or bike along 19 mile of hard and soft trail through native timber a grassy meadows. Enjoy fishing spots, a paddle boat area, and paved bikeways.
The Bunkhouse is a great Retreat just not the best place to do work on the computer. No WIFI
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Thank you for being our guest and safe travels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The property is gated and private. You will be given the gate code before check-in.
$25 fee for a late check-out per hour and a $25 fee for early or late check-in per hour Check-in: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Check-out: before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet and quaint with cottage-like charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rustic hideaway. Nothing fancy. Just you and the Duck Pond animals. Like living on a farm including barn wood smell and authentic mineral laden well water. I loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Strong musty odor. Very dimly lit. Gigantic potholes on the backroad up to the property. We ended up not staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of the way but close to everything

Loved the location. Cute place. Rustic but also comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Retreat!

A relaxing country visit only minutes from Downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot

Wonderful place for a little getaway. We loved the convenience to our son and the nearby park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful & relaxing. Clean & comfortable bed. The property had lots of trees & other plants & flowers as well as wildlife. We enjoyed having our meals on the porch with such a beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So grateful to have this sweet spot as our temporary home while buying and then moving into our new home in Salem. It was so peaceful-beautiful! And Angela was so quick to respond..so flexible with our changing schedule. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed it, but could not figure out hte internet. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming getaway

We loved this quaint and rustic property! It was tucked away from the bustle of town on a beautiful, peaceful property! The bed was very comfortable. The property manager was great at communicating and made the check-in process very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I needed a quiet place to rest and recover for a few days following surgery. This place was perfect. It was so quiet except for the sounds of birds chirping. Bunny rabbits and chipmunks played in the front yard. Angela thoughtfully provided an updated and very comfortable recliner which became my go to place to be. If you're looking for quiet and serenity, this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy hideaway

Spacious, cozy, well stocked, nestled in nature. sunsets, scenery with solitude except for the street racers doing time trials up and down river road a couple nites.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, but old

Beautiful property, easy check in process and communication. However, the place smells old and there was evidence of mice and ants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quiet and wildlife of this property. I found that I was a little cold, but resolved with extra blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just heavenly. The grounds are beautiful. I felt safe and secure. The property backs up to a state park. Cabin feel, comfortable bed, nice amenities, Very thorough instructions about entry, Gated. This is a very quiet serene place to stay. I loved every minute of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Evident human hair still on the carpet, all windows really thick with webs, dust and dirt. Could write in the dust on the drinking glasses. “Warning” signs taped about to threaten charges if not following house rules, ie: ‘you will be charged 25 an hour if you leave late.” Just unprofessional. Floor is VERY uneven if you have older guests. Porch covered in hanging webs and debris, as if it has not been cleaned for months. Lighting inside is very poor. Dark and dusty. Old stuff is good, but it should still be clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Restful

It was very good except no internet connect I’ll
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Improvements

Pleasant stay but there was an odor of skunk in the evenings, Wi-Fi was not consistent, the gate did not open automatically to exit two of the three days, there wasn’t any cream for coffee, the lighting could have been better, and it would have been nice to have heat in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely but dripping faucet

Lovely spot, cozy, clean and comfortable. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there was an issue with the faucet, which dripped constantly, gradually over several days just running hot water all the time and made it difficult to get cold water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Mushy bed mattress, needs replaced. No WiFi connection for browsing internet. Too dark at night, feel unsafe, needs more night time perimeter lighting. Private Railroad crossing a hazard, crossing very primitive, may damage underneath your car? Booking agent argumentative personality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rare Magical Property

We enjoyed this hidden gem secluded next to the Willamette River with lots of song birds, ducks, & vegetation around the banks. The quiet sprawling country estate is perfectly secluded back from the highway. Our ground-level cozy Bunk House had a scenic focal-point bay window & abundance of literature for guests. We never turned on the TV during our relaxing 3-night stay. Enjoyed flowing streams with benches on this well-manicured estate. This VRBO felt like something from a storybook. Very rare, wonderful experience. March 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

How does a place get a Premier Rating?

Disappointed in the outside up keep from the appearance of the entry gate (Moss growing on gate) and front entrance ( spider webs). Ant traps throughout the place. Our third night we had a mouse run across the floor. Packed up and left with two nights remaining (no notice given). Very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
My feelings about my stay in the bunkhouse are mixed. I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere with nature all around the bed was comfortable. I spent almost all of my time there, except when I was in bed on the porch, which I enjoyed. What I didn’t like was this; the room was very dark and stuffy. One chair was reupholstered with tape, and the loveseat had no padding. What offended me was that I specifically asked Angela that they’re not being any fragrance and she told me there would not be; the place was full of artificial fragrance that never did clear out, even though I located three different sources that were pumping fragrance into the space and put them on the porch. The screen door does not close and I had to deal with a yellow jacket in the house on two occasions. The front porch is covered in cobwebs. The handle of the screen door on the inside is covered in cellophane tape and very unpleasant to handle. And lastly, the electrical arrangement is sorely in need of an upgrade as shown in my second photo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The grounds were absolutely beautiful. The location to the park was fabulous. We loved the flowers, the serenity of the area and views. Very quiet property. The shower is very clean. There is no pony. The porch/door/outdoor lights were so covered in cobwebs and filth, it was uncomfortable to sit outside. It really needs to be made clear there is no kitchen or grill. There is only a microwave and toaster oven. The description lists a gym. There is no gym. There is a door from the bathroom that leads to a weird, dark storage area that leads upstairs and outside.(no lights) The door cannot be locked which is not ideal. I texted Angela that there were no washcloths available. She texted back that I could find extra supplies in the closet. There were still no washcloths anywhere in that bunkhouse. The lighting situation is horrible. There are no overhead lights at all, although there are lamps. It’s very dark. The sheets were clean. However, the other bedding smells very musty and dirty. The pillows are made of plastic, like the mattress pads once used on toddler beds to protect from urine. Very loud, crinkly and uncomfortable.
Front porch light
Roof above front porch
Front door
Grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although not the fanciest VRBO stay we’ve stayed at, we think this might be the BEST VRBO stay we’ve had! The property is amazing, very peaceful and relaxing. Communication with the host was top notch. Lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026