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BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

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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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Single room with bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Single bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Price is avg per night

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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.

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1615550vb
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
On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

Is BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon located?

Situated in Salem, this golf country house is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course, Minto-Brown Island Park and Willamette River. Bush's Pasture Park and Salem Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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

Bill B.

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

2/10 Terrible

Donovan C.

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

4/10 Poor

Kimberly S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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