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European Style Straw Bale Retreat

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Front entry
A wooden door with glass panels and a potted plant beside it.
Living room Tulikivi masonry heater
Living room
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a marble countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ashland, OR
  • Place, Weisinger Family Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Oregon University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

About this property

European Style Straw Bale Retreat

Absorb the beauty of this European-style straw bale home located on 14 wooded acres in Ashland. Minutes from downtown, this eco-friendly retreat guarantees a meditative stay while ensuring you're never far from dining or shopping. An open floor plan, earthen floors, vaulted ceilings & soapstone fireplace make the living area the ideal space to relax. After a day spent exploring or skiing, enjoy the hot tub right outside. Property managers live dowhill, to ensure your stay is always comfortable!

The space
This is a pet free stay and there will be a minimum charge of $150 if any pet hair or damage is found.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4441905vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ashland

Ashland is home to this holiday home. Weisinger Family Winery and Grizzly Peak Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Mountain Park and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
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Map
Ashland, OR

What's nearby

  • Weisinger Family Winery - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Southern Oregon University - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Schneider Museum of Art - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 14 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Xerxes Mediterranean Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Goose Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oak Tree Northwest Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is European Style Straw Bale Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at European Style Straw Bale Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at European Style Straw Bale Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is European Style Straw Bale Retreat located?

Situated in Ashland, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Weisinger Family Winery and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Southern Oregon University. Schneider Museum of Art and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a lovely and convenient area. So peaceful, but just a short hop from town. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week-long stay at this beautiful eco-home. So peaceful and beautifully furnished. Close to town but still bathed in nature. We'll definitely come again when we go to Ashland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Amazing property!

Our one month stay was incredible! Highly recommended. Secluded, yet very close to town. Very quiet. The hot tub was great. 5 star.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you, Scott. It was a pleasure hosting you. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Straw bale house

Bear eating plums from the tree outside the front window was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Fun trip to the Shakespeare Festival

Staying at the home was lovely:1. Fully stocked kitchen2. Large master bedroom3. Plenty of beds in a fun space upstairs4. Beautiful architecture and decorations5. Lovely hiking/biking trail very nearby6. Quick and easy to get to downtown Ashland
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house, we really enjoyed our stay and learning about the house. We usually need a much larger space with 4 bedroom for the family of 5 to be comfortable but this house worked out great for us with the kids loving the little cubby in the wall beds. There is only one toilet in the house but we managed fine. The precaution I would give to others is that the bedroom with 4 beds is up some very tall stairs so careful planning to have anyone without long legs and strong quads staying up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
No issues. All good. You are welcome back anytime. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just out of town which gave it the retreat feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unique home had so many little details that helped make our stay a memorable one. We enjoyed the country atmosphere and quiet, away from the noise of the city. There is a gated entry to the property, which we appreciated. We saw deer grazing, heard birds singing and a bear left its calling card (we didn't have a chance to spot it). Some of the kitchen appliances have a retro look which was very cute (toaster, coffee maker, microwave). We enjoyed the towel warmer next to the shower, the night lights, custom lighting throughout the home and ample dishware in the kitchen. Beds were all comfortable with soft sheets. Plenty of extra towels. The host was very responsive and helpful with an issue with the hot tub. Internet was a little tricky, we had to pretty much stand by the outside box to connect, but it wasn't a big issue for us. There was a fun hiking trail just a few minute drive from the house and we enjoyed all the charms of Ashland, just a short drive away, without staying in the middle of the crowds and traffic. Overall, the home met and exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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