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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 96000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Salem, OR
  • Place, Eagle Crest Reservoir
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Orchard Heights Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Riverfront Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Salem

Located in West Salem, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eagle Crest Reservoir and within a 10-minute drive of Orchard Heights Winery. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Crest Reservoir - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Orchard Heights Winery - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Elsinore Theater - 14 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Willamette University - 14 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 14 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roger That BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kelli's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Walery's Premium Pizza - ‬8 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.

Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat

This custom-built home, designed by New York Times Bestselling Author, Colleen Houck, is set up as a family reunion and event retreat. It features two kitchens, themed rooms for sleeping and gathering, a game room, and even a secret reading room. The outdoors include multiple fairy gardens, a seasonal pond, a vegetable garden and orchard, a koi pond with a three-tiered waterfall, a large flock of more than one hundred top show-quality domestic waterfowl, and much more! With plenty of indoor and outdoor games and activities, including a kids' map and scavenger hunt, you'll want to return again and again.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Farming classes
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out time is 10 am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking or illegal substances are allowed on the property.
Quiet hours are from 10:30 PM to 6 AM.
No unregistered guests are allowed.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: No need to count age 2 or younger as a guest.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Houck Hollow Estate Salem
Houck Hollow Estate Private vacation home
Houck Hollow Estate Private vacation home Salem

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West Salem, close to Eagle Crest Reservoir, Minto-Brown Island Park, and Salem Riverfront Park. You'll also find Willamette River and Salem Riverfront Carousel within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), which is 8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lawrence g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t be more satisfied

The property was awesome and the property owners were even more awesome! We really enjoyed ourselves during our 5 day stay. Just plain awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in Salem - You will not be disappointed

Colleen’s property is absolutely gorgeous and spacious. We loved our gorgeous bedrooms which were themed after her NYT’s best-selling novels. Our family especially enjoyed the large bonus family room where we could hang out with lots of space: perfect for gathering; playing games (including PacMan), watching tv, eating breakfast, etc. The choice of snacks, coffee, and various breakfast items/treats were abundant and much appreciated for our family with varying snack and breakfast preferences. We loved that there was a dining table and huge comfortable couch. You will literally melt into the couch in the bonus family room! The property is gorgeous, green, lush, and great for short walks. A neat added bonus is the mini fridge at the front door for any last minute drinks on the go for local road-trips and site seeing. Colleen is the perfect hostess and she encouraged us to use the large media room and other areas of her gorgeous house. Colleen baked homemade brownies for us and welcomed us to her sanctuary as if we a member of her family. While we didn’t have time, you can book a tea party with Colleen, and we could tell that based on our stay, you will not be disappointed with the attention to details and food. A tea party was booked for the day that we left and the set up looked exquisite. Colleen’s property is a short 10 minute drive to Salem’s city center and we were within an hour’s drive to sites in Portland, and approximately an hour and 15 minute drive to Eugene. The Willamette win country and coast are great day trips too! We would gladly stay here again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Gold Canyon

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in the country!

My husband and I were very impressed with Colleen and her husband's idyllic property. They were very attentive and opened their home to us like family. We particularly loved the geese and ducks. It was very well situated to enjoy wine tasting in the Williamette Valley. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet , Clean and Comfortable

Great spot to stay while visiting grandkids. They even came over to see the baby ducks and geese in the pond. After helping with birthday parties, it was great to have my quiet little place to retire at night. Owner was very nice and helpful. She gave me a nice tour around when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022