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BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

Golf country house near Salem Riverfront Park

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Salem

In Salem .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Salem country house, you'll find Minto Brown Dog Park and Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course. Minto-Brown Island Park and Willamette River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bush's Pasture Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Minto Brown Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Minto-Brown Island Park - 8 min drive - 2.1 km

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
  • ‪Best Little Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Straight From New York Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon to the airport?

This country house is 3.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this country house.

Does BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon offer free breakfast?

This country house does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

Is there free parking at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

Free parking is not available at this country house.

Does BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon have a pool?

This country house does not have a pool.

Does BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon to downtown Salem?

This country house is 2.1 mi away from Salem.

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

10/10 Excellent

dean l.

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

8/10 Good

Rosie L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

dale s.

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

6/10 Okay

frank L.

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

8/10 Good

Lois E.

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

8/10 Good

Anne P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

4/10 Poor

Dennis H.

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

4/10 Poor

Kate M.

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

6/10 Okay

Kari S.

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

8/10 Good

MARK B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTINA P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan O.

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

Fantastic

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