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BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salem, OR
  • Place, Bush's Pasture Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Minto-Brown Island Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Salem

Located within a mile (2 km) of Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Minto-Brown Island Park. Guestrooms at this farm stay include patios, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Minto Brown Dog Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bush's Pasture Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Salem Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bush House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Minto-Brown Island Park - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daynight Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Yumm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaid Pantry - ‬14 min walk

About this property

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

The Bunkhouse Retreat is proudly owned by a founding Salem family whose history and beautiful grounds and skilled landscape architecture dates back to the 1900's. The downstairs space which is entirely yours, features a bathroom with shower, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and basic utensils for dining. Wander around on the grounds and you might catch a glimpse of the resident pony.
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. The Wifi is Very Very poor and really spotty, so usually doesn't always work out there.
The Wifi network is called CenturyLink3019, password aaf7bc87te7x4b. The internet speed is 0.5 Mbps. There is a wifi extender called "Bunkhouse" with the same password, aaf7bc87te7x4b.
Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 23

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this farm stay?

This farm stay is located in Salem, close to Minto-Brown Island Park, Bush House Museum, and Bush's Pasture Park. You'll also find Willamette River and Salem Riverfront Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

No, there isn't parking available at the farm stay.

Is this farm stay adjacent to a casino?

No, this farm stay is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this farm stay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this farm stay.

Is BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon good for couples?

At this historic farm stay, couples will appreciate amenities like a garden and a video library plus some accommodations include golf views.

Are there hot tubs at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this farm stay.

Does this farm stay include breakfast service?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this farm stay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this farm stay.

Does BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this farm stay.

How close is the airport from this farm stay?

The closest major airport to this farm stay is Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), which is 3.9 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

Yes, every accommodation at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon comes with a deck with some featuring golf course or water views.

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Kari S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed it, but could not figure out hte internet. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out of the way but close to everything

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Retreat!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dale s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

4/10 Poor

Dennis H.

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

8/10 Good

Anne P., Minneapolis USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Rosie L.

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

10/10 Excellent

dean l.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

MARK B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunk house - rustic

Overall good. Would be nice to have more modern tv with HDMI input options. There was food in fridge when arrived, weird. Also shampoo/conditioner bottles in the shower, weird. Recommend turning some heat on for guests prior to arrival, it was icebox when arriving from AZ
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTINA P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and relaxing. Love my time there

Great place to relax and Angela keep the communication easy and fast.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

Very tranquil and serene place and a lovely place to relax. The indoor lighting is a bit lacking but other than that we had a great visit. Angela was terrific to work with and the peace and quiet was just what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Had a great time, very relaxing property and friendly dog :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kirk S., Fall City, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Private and Quiet

Neat little spot, had everything you need. Bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately a bit hard (cumbersome) to find and although clean was a bit musty until we were able to air it out. Briefly met Angela, she was very nice. The bunkhouse is very convenient for us, we'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022