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Reviews of BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon

BunkHouse Retreat at Minto-Brown Island Salem Oregon
Salem, OR

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dale s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
It was very good except no internet connect I’ll
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Dennis H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2023
It would've been extremely nice for you to communicate with me! To just run and not communicate with the host is unacceptable and I don't except your review! It's just wrong, I can't believe a word you're saying because you've never communicated. Definitely you're not a good fit to be a guest of mine. Angela

8/10 Good

Anne P., Minneapolis USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Anne, I had a plumber out there yesterday and we got it all fixed. So we're good to go, we don't have any more dripping are running water. Thank you, Angela

8/10 Good

Rosie L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
She says that the barn "BARN" smells like animals. I can't say it enough this is a working farm, it's a barn please people don't book a place like this if you don't want to stay in a Beautiful old barn, that can? smell like an old barn. Please and thank you from your host!

10/10 Excellent

dean l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

MARK B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTINA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan O.

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

8/10 Good

Kirk S., Fall City, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Private and Quiet
Neat little spot, had everything you need. Bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately a bit hard (cumbersome) to find and although clean was a bit musty until we were able to air it out. Briefly met Angela, she was very nice. The bunkhouse is very convenient for us, we'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bunkhouse
Very beautiful and secluded setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secluded Oasis in the middle of Salem.
A great experience overall. Excellent directions and communication and an outstanding location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Ultimate relaxer"
Great little relaxing place to stay! Simple, rustic accommodations in a beautiful setting just minutes from downtown and west Salem. Loved the place, sorry we missed the horses....That would have been pure heaven for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

April K.

100 acre wood
The landscape was perfectly groomed, the dog greeting was on point(my personal favorite), and the natural surroundings (e.g. river, wild birds, etc.) are a must see. The rustic decorum in the efficiency gives a ranch vibe. For the price I paid, I expected a cleaner space and was hopeful for a refund on my cleaning deposit. Hoping for a follow up text from the property manager. Thank you for making your property a beautiful alternative to a standard hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely serene environment
A very clean place with everything one might need for their stay. A lovely hideaway retreat in a wooded environment with a pond. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Manny O., Bothell, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible setting!
Small funky barn style cabin on secluded absolutely stunning property. Set in a quiet forest overlooking a large pond with water lilies, frogs and ducks. Very clean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway in an unlikely location
Quaint, quiet, lovely surroundings. You feel like you are staying in a botanical garden. Easy access to downtown Salem. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet retreat
Welcome, quiet weekend with lovely landscaping and the sound of frogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay! A must in Salem!
We had so much fun and the views are amazing! Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lois E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Laws this is a very rare review for this property. If you go and look you see that almost 100% of the guest are 100% please. I just don’t think it was the right choice for you please don’t come back. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Angela was easy to contact with a couple questions we had. Looking forward to coming back in the spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D., Lenoir City, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny but beautiful!
As a place to get a goodnights rest, refreshed, and recharged it was great! Tho the tv static was so loud it played over most shows, and internet felt like it was running at kilobit speed. so youtube is mayyybe 144p to get it to play smooth. Tho those where the only downsides!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Angela's Salem VRBO
We had a great time in Salem! It is a very quiet property surrounded by nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Rustic Getaway
Although very rustic, the setting for this bunk house provided calmness and serenity on well-landscaped grounds overlooking Minto Brown protected waterway, always great to see the egrets and ducks enjoying themselves too. Very quiet getaway. Hostess always available to contact. Great directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quaint, rustic place. It was very tranquil. Had a nice stay here.
Quiet rustic setting right outside of town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot!
This is a lovely little hideaway! I may have hit their fall colors at their peak but no matter….the view out the front bay window was just beautiful! The bunkhouse itself is comfortable - a perfect spot to hunker down after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bunkhouse with beautiful grounds!
The grounds around the property are really beautiful. I had a quite and peaceful stay here. The drive into town is short and easy, and the host was very helpful with directions and arrival instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M., Littleton, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Tranquil Property
Private location away from the city but just a 5-minute drive to downtown Salem and good restaurants and shopping. Never saw the property owner but she was in contact via email or text throughout the booking process and stay. Directions were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Beautiful property, completely quiet and private. No hassles, no surprises. Location perfect for our needs - just a very few minutes drive from the heart of downtown Salem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely respite
We enjoyed getaway. Fun place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage
Very nice place on a quiet property that feels like it's in the country but very close to town. Highly recommended it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Austin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a solo trip
I went here for a personal work retreat and it was for the most part pretty good. The only thing that was a bummer was that the WiFi didn’t work all weekend. It was probably for the best since I was working and didn’t need it that much. However if you list that the rental has WiFi it should work. The property manger tried to help me out and finally was able to connect but it still would not work. Also another strange thing was that this unit didn’t come with blinds or currents. I was secluded so that didn’t matter all the much except when I was woken up by the sun each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Room is simple, but surroundings fabulous.
Peaceful and restful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
Such a gorgeous, unique property--so private, yet so close to the city. Lots of nice touches that made our stay relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible grounds!
I can't say enough about the beauty and peacefulness of this property! Truly a wonderful spot to unplug and relax. Usually I have sleep issues, I slept wonderfully both nights! The portable AC unit kept the room perfect temperature, the mattress was wonderful, and again, the grounds are frankly magical! The only thing I'd change is the lighting is not very bright, and as two grandmas we enjoy cards or knitting in the evening which was difficult with the low lighting. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Karen S., Grant's Pass

Pleasant, restful, magical.
I would recommend arriving in day light as it was a little tricky to find. Beautiful, restful, quaint spot to renew your spirit. Magical grounds to wander. Great restaurant within a half mile....highly recommend Whiskey Brown's Farmhouse Kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super chill; blessed to have had chance to visit that property.
The property manager is very helpful. The location is great. So peaceful. Funky charm. So glad I stayed there. Some things might not work sometimes but chill... the price is worth it, the people are nice and the location is the best. Thanks Bunk House Salem!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
BirthDay get away. I had a couple days off and wanted to spend it in a quite place.
This lil place was perfect. It was beautiful and quite. I can say this place is perfect if you are wanting to get away from the city noise. It’s convenient cause it’s not too far to town fir food. The owners live on the property as well, but out of the 2 days we were there I only seen her once. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Bunkhouse
Loved our stay at the adorable little bunkhouse. Very quiet. Cute property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quarantine stay
It was a beautiful little farm. The bunkhouse was comfortable and had most of what anyone could need... with the exception of winter guests. There is a nice patio table and chairs out on the deck for use in the nicer weather... but in winter months and eating inside... it could use a small table and chairs or folding card table/tv trays to use to eat on. I did have a tote, so that served as my table. I did bring a toaster along, but Angela said that would be something to ad in the future. Angela was awesome to work with...she answered all my questions and was so friendly, nice and caring! I never did get my confirmation email after I sent in my ID as requested. I was quarantining there for my trip here to spend time with my family. Very relaxing accommodations. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Jane, Thanks so much for the great review. We will get the TV trays that's an excellent idea and I have permission to add a toaster at the barn. Great suggestions and recommendations. All my best, Angela

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural beauty and quiet
This property met my needs perfectly as I isolated after my flight during the pandemic. I could stay apart but be outdoors while I waited for my family visit to begin. There was always something happening out the bay window with all the little animals even on rainy days. The owner is friendly and welcoming. The property manager is great to work with. Thank you.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Janette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Cabin
We spent 2 nights at this property. Great location close to down town Salem but 'out in the country' feel. Private and quiet with a gated entry so felt very secure. There is a house opposite so it is not isolated. Very rustic but with a comfortable bed and great shower. Lots of books to read and even movies to watch on the VHS/DVD TV/Player. Overall very clean however the cobwebs and spiders in the corners maybe carried the Rustic look too far. Coffee was great and the fridge and microwave very handy. However the freezer part needs defrosted badly. All in all very nice and met our minimal needs nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much better then a hotel if you like privacy
Very rustic and comfortable property is beautiful great park right next door for walking and enjoying the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We stayed for a long weekend in June. The grounds around the room are lovely. The room itself was very cozy and reminded me of a cabin in northern Minnesota. This is a great place to stay while exploring the wine country, the coast or even getting into the mountains. Property manager Angela was wonderful and very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! These mean the world to me and my business I so appreciate the feedback and please do come back. All my best, Angela Jones

10/10 Excellent

joanna g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanted garden
Beautiful and peaceful place to stay, relaxing. catch up on reading and plenty of trails to hike
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020