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The River Retreat- 4 Bedroom Home on The Willamette River in Salem Oregon

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View from the Fire Pit in the backyard

Living Room

Full Gourmet Kichen

View from Queen Bedroom 1

Exterior

9.0Outstanding

(37 Ratings)

"We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect location for us to stay at. The house could have been a little more prepared for us, there was no soap for the dishwasher, there were burnt out l..."

Mary R.

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(37 Ratings)

House in Salem, OR

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

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About this house rental

Enjoy the beautiful Willamette river & sunset views while sitting around the fire. Kayak , fish, or float during the day, and retreat to your oasis in the evening. With 4 bedrooms, a large living and family room for everyone, and an open kitchen for entertaining, our home has everything you need for your perfect getaway. Enjoy the view from the exquisite sunroom w/heated wood floors. Beautifully landscaped, with a patio area and BBQ for entertaining. Room for large families and groups of friends looking to get away.

Amenities at The River Retreat- 4 Bedroom Home on The Willamette River in Salem Oregon

Family friendly

Map of Salem, OR

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Historic Carousel & Museum

Riverfront City Park

Enchanted Forest

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.0Outstanding

(37 Ratings)

"We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect location for us to stay at. The house could have been a little more prepared for us, there was no soap for the dishwasher, there were burnt out l..."

Mary R.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(37 Ratings)

House in Salem, OR

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Salem, OR

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Historic Carousel & Museum

Riverfront City Park

Enchanted Forest

About this house rental

Enjoy the beautiful Willamette river & sunset views while sitting around the fire. Kayak , fish, or float during the day, and retreat to your oasis in the evening. With 4 bedrooms, a large living and family room for everyone, and an open kitchen for entertaining, our home has everything you need for your perfect getaway. Enjoy the view from the exquisite sunroom w/heated wood floors. Beautifully landscaped, with a patio area and BBQ for entertaining. Room for large families and groups of friends looking to get away.

Amenities

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(37 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect location for us to stay at. The house could have been a little more prepared for us, there was no soap for the dishwasher, there were burnt out light bulbs and missing light bulbs in some of the lights , no trash can liners in garbage cans, no coffee for the first morning. Even with these little inconveniences, I would absolutely stay at this place again.

4.0 / 10.0

Beautiful outdoor space and the home had a great layout with lots of space. The inside of the home however was very dirty and in need of repair. Kitchen was sticky, dirty and disorganized. Several broken kitchen/dining room chairs. Carpets and hardwood floors were dirty and stained. Lots of lightbulbs were burnt out and all other lights were very dim and dusty. Linens were shabby. Washing machine was full of mildew and the dryer was not even connected to vent.

10.0 / 10.0

This house was great. Beautiful location. I wish we had had more time to enjoy.

8.0 / 10.0

We were a group of 7 people from Iceland exploring the Willamette wine country for a few days. We had a very comfortable and nice stay. Can easily recommend this house.

10.0 / 10.0

Spacious very welcoming home

10.0 / 10.0

We rented this for our family when our son in law graduated from the Paramedic Program at a local college. Having read the past reviews I came prepared with "ant" spray (there was some there too) and we did have a couple of encounters but nothing that could not be easily handled. We had one issue with the fridge and the owner came and took care of it right away. It is a beautiful spot on the river, the backyard has a table, fire pit and great seating. The guys tried fishing with a little bit of success. The beds were comfortable and we would definitely rent again if we needed a home in this area.

6.0 / 10.0

I'll get the nit-picky stuff out of the way. Overall my wife and I felt "OK" about this property. We had stayed here before a few years ago and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately we did not have the same repeated experience. There was a colony of dead ants inside the master bathroom, and inside the kitchen. About a third of the lights didn't work inside the house, and the most of the ones that did were incredibly dim and made moving around at night a little tough. Most notably the toilet room light in the master bathroom did not work...so if any "business" had to be done the door needed to be wide open. The downstairs toilet seat was broken, which we also found out the hard way. There were instructions on how to use an Apple TV in the main living room, but there was no Apple TV. There was an Amazon Fire stick remote, but again no receiver connected to the TV. This place really needs some maintenance work, but the best thing about it is the dock they have installed on the river. That was not there the last time we stayed and it is frankly pretty awesome. I spent a couple mornings just sitting/lounging their listening to the birds and watching the water flow and it was incredibly peaceful. That really saved our experience for sure.

6.0 / 10.0

Everyting about this rental was really nice, except the level of cleanliness. Ants in the kitchen and master bathroom. Ant traps and spray in plain sight, including on kitchen counter. Crumbs on dining room table and kitchen floor. Oven and microwave fairly disgusting. Dirty dishes. Mold on shower doors. Carpets need at least a thorough vacuuming, but really need to be steam cleaned. I can't believe the owner has actually stayed in the house in a long time.

10.0 / 10.0

We used this home as a backdrop for a video production with a local state agency. The property manger was great to work with and we even met the home owner! Great people, house was nice and easy to work with.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved the beautiful home. Thank you!

4.0 / 10.0

While the house was a good size to get our family together and had great views of the river, the experience was diminished by the ant infestation in the kitchen and the overall feeling of neglect. We found numerous dirty dishes in cabinets and drawers that were feeding the ants. The ants were so out of hand that we had to store food in the fridge, microwave or stove to try to keep our food ant free. Ants were obviously an issue previously because we found dried up ant traps in the closet. The house was also very dim. Many light bulbs were burned out and the ones that were there were strangely dim, you'd turn on a table lamp they put out just enough light to brighten the lamp shade but not enough to lighten the room. We ended up buying lightbulbs ourselves as there were only decorative bulbs in the house. Of course, when we replaced the bulbs the shades were dirty. We found 3 folding tables in the closet but 2 of them were broken. The dining room chairs were also in poor condition and very wobbly. One of the table lamps in a bedrooms had a broken switch and couldn't be turned on at all. Overall our general feeling is that that house needs attention. The kitchen needs a thorough cleaning and organization. The rest of the house also needs a spring cleaning and all furniture should be checked and repaired or replaced as necessary.

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommend this as an escape to nature while having the conveniences of restaurants, grocery stores, etc. It was a great getaway for a family gathering. Highly recommend.

8.0 / 10.0

Great Location

Great Location

Great location to relax and unwind. The house itself is a bit dated but comfortable. All in all a good value.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing for large families

Amazing for large families

The house was perfect for our wedding weekend. It was important for us to have room for our.group and this was perfect. Rooms are upstairs, the fire pit was great and you can't beat the view of the river from the beautifully manicured yard. There were some items in the house that need attention but overall it was perfect for our.group. We would recommend this house. Our other guests loved it too. The owner is responsive

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay on the river.

Great stay on the river.

We, 2 children and 5 adults enjoyed our stay. Fire pit on the river was wonderful.

10.0 / 10.0

Terrific river access

Terrific river access

This property provides an amazing access to the Willamette River, from the patio fire pit, to the bank-level fire ring, to the floating dock. Just watching the river flow by from the family room is a treat!

8.0 / 10.0

Nice family getaway.

Nice family getaway.

The location was lovely, never tired of looking at the river. We had pretty ample room for our extended family which included a 5 year old all the way to 22 year old. The little boys fished off the dock and my grandson caught his first fish and he was delighted. The entry to the dock was a little precarious, requiring focus and steadiness, I think that was a problem. Two problems we had in the house was lighting, some of the lighting was too low to be effective and a number of bulbs were burned out. Also the pillows were terrible, thin and lumpy. I think it's time for some replacements there. The mattresses were good though, we all slept well. Also I don't think the cleaners were very thorough. Luckily we are not super concerned about that but there were dust bunnies here and there. This of course is not the owner's fault but I'm just saying. The neighborhood was lovely and extremely quiet. It was a good house for cooking, ample counter space and room for multiple people in the kitchen. I particularly loved the sunroom where I spent lots of time reading on the day couch. Very comfy. I did not contact the owner about any problems as they weren't deal breakers for us and I didn't want to bother them with such minor matters. They have a lovely home, I hope they are able to keep it for a long time.

8.0 / 10.0

House by the River

House by the River

Beautiful view of the river and beautiful home.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Home

Beautiful Home

Nice, quiet neighborhood with beautiful yard, outdoor gathering area and dock on the river. Enjoyed peaceful mornings on the dock watching the large fish and birds. Indoor space was smaller than anticipated based on the pictures. Beds were clean and comfortable. Sunroom definitely heats up in the afternoon, so use the room divider shade to keep the heat out of the rest of the house. 10 minutes to downtown Salem and 15-20 minutes to West Salem wineries. Overall, we had a lovely stay at The River Retreat.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice place

Nice place

The house is very spacious - a great place to get together with friends/family as we did. Nice back yard as well with grill and outdoor dining table. There are some ant problems in the house - with traps around. For us that wasn’t a big deal.

10.0 / 10.0

Great View

Great View

Perfect spot and great property for a short stay near wine country.

10.0 / 10.0

Moms bday weekend

Moms bday weekend

Took afamily trip to Oregon for my mom's birthday. It was perfect weather! Great layers in Landscaping to go down to the river & have a safe campfire! ( it is 3 flights of steps with railing & 1 slightly wiggle bridge) but amazing! There were ducks & geese. The river could put you in a trance for sleep. The driveway is long & spacious. The house was very relaxing! (TV is hard to figure out) there are 5 remotes but no Apple TV remote so download it on your phone if you want to try to watch TV. Kitchen is ready & easy for use. The BBQ grill is outside and was ready to clean up & use. Bathrooms up & down. Two flights of stairs so if you have real little ones bring baby gates for steps & bedroom. If you have kids maybe being a couple outdoor items small need balls or bubbles keeps kids busy. This is a home I would rent over and over again! I loved the easy find. Easy to settle in & great neighbors!

10.0 / 10.0

Super spot for Larger Grouis

Super spot for Larger Grouis

Great experience. Large comfortable home with lovely view of river. Perfect for families. Close to amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy home

Cozy home

We gathered with my husband’s family here. Perfect for our group of 10.

8.0 / 10.0

Great house!

Great house!

We stayed here for my son’s wedding!! The house is beautiful on the river and we had a wonderful time! My only issue were trying to figure out how to work the lights in the house and we didn’t have enough towels and then found a whole dryer full of them. The cleaning crew should have had them uploaded and folded. Would definitely recommend this property!!

10.0 / 10.0

weekend family gathering

weekend family gathering

great.

8.0 / 10.0

Father’s Day Weekend Getaway

Father’s Day Weekend Getaway

Amazed with how big the place was, and had so much time with family.

8.0 / 10.0

June visit

June visit

Enjoyed the home. Very comfortable home.

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful

Beautiful

We really enjoyed our stay and the location. The house is spacious and clean. Unfortunately the outlets in the cabin do not work ( and lots of cobwebs) and so we were short a bed for our group, since it was COLD at night without a heater. Also, maybe the water isn’t hooked up to the fridge? We couldn’t make it work.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved the location.

Loved the location.

We had a wonderful time there! Really dark driveway, light switches inside were confusing, but everything was great! Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

The property was large, comfortable, and very spacious for a group. The setting was peaceful and serene, yet centrally located and accessible. The view of the river with all of the Fall foliage was a beautiful sight - we even had a deer walk through the backyard on our last morning. I loved it here, and would come back in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Great for a Long Weekend with Family

Great for a Long Weekend with Family

We visited for a long weekend with the extended family. It was a great alternative to a hotel for the kid cousins (9, 6, and 1.5) who went to the adjacent playground and took many “nature walks” through the backyard. The house was clean and well-stocked with cooking equipment, a grill, and a few games/toys for the kids. We were initially a little disappointed that the hot tub was closed (first week of October), but settled on a fireside chat instead. Overall, a great experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Wedding Weekend!!!

Wedding Weekend!!!

My new wife and I loved this home! It was a perfect home for our very small group of wedding guests to stay and enjoy each others company instead of being stuck in hotels. It was so enjoyable to go outside in the mornings to sit and drink coffee while watching the deer feed and people go up and down the river in many different types of boats. We absolutely would book this home again if we ever needed it!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful view by the river. Very cozy and welcoming.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved the riverside spot

Loved the riverside spot

Clean house with adequate space. Loved the 4 seasons room and small cabin by the river!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful and Friendly

Beautiful and Friendly

Location was outstanding, direct access to river was a huge plus for fun scenery. My 2 year old was with us during our stay and place is great for kids and he had an absolute blast. Mary-Anne was very friendly and professional, very easy to get a hold of with questions. Great stay all around

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