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Chalet Retreat-Pond, Mountains & Barn View
The Chalet is nestled in the Coastal Range Mountains. It includes 2 decks with views of the beautiful pond & barn in front & secluded acreage out back. Waiting for you are winding paths with wooden bridges over a trickling stream. You will enjoy a variety of wildlife following the paths or just sitting on the deck! Relax in the stylish, roomy studio in the heart of wine country. Just 14 miles from Spirit Mountain Casino, 21 miles from McMinnville, 41 miles to Lincoln City and 27 miles to Salem.

Joyful Yurt with View of South Santiam River
Drink in the panoramic view of the South Santiam River in our funky yurt! The yurt is fully furnished with a queen sized bed, futon, rocking chair, mini dinette, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, and Keurig. Plates, glasses, silverware, bedding, and towels provided. Yurt is located near the main house, yet a privacy courtyard had been created for additional solitude. Hot showers and flushing toilets are in a separate, unheated building about a 3 minute walk away. Glamping at its finest!

Luxurious Riverfront GuestHouse, Sauna & HotTub.
Welcome to our Clackamas Riverfront Guest House—a peaceful riverside retreat blending rustic charm and modern comfort. Relax in your private hot tub and sauna, unwind by the fireplace, and enjoy stunning river views. Fish, kayak, or raft right from the backyard. Bedrooms include white noise machines and earplugs to help with normal traffic during commute hours on our scenic road. The guesthouse is attached but its own private unit with its own separate entrance and parking. Enjoy your stay!!

Tiny House Farm Stay
Cozy, rustic, well-outfitted 2-story tiny home on a 3-acre family farm with a blacksmith shop. The fenced property is surrounded by trees and includes open fields with a vineyard, orchard, outbuildings, and gardens. It is four blocks from the main street in Falls City, and a river and waterfall are within walking distance. The hosts and their two children live 150’ from the tiny house. Guests who book our “Forge a Knife” Experience (Vonhelmick Knife Co) receive a 15% discount on their stay.

Spoil yourself! Luxury Cabin on the Santiam River
Escape to our Luxury Cabin Suite, designed just for two adults, located right on the beautiful Santiam River—only 20 minutes from Salem! Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax, a romantic getaway, or simply a spot to unwind, you’ll find it here… and best of all, no dishes to wash! Love the outdoors? Bring your hiking boots, fishing gear, kayak, or raft and make the most of the surroundings. Please note: Our cabin features one bed and is not suitable or equipped for children.

A-Frame Cabin: Picturesque view and cozy interior
Minutes from the outlet mall, a peaceful and cozy A-Frame, nestled in the trees overlooking a rippling creek. The stairs to the loft lead to a room where there is a comfortable queen-size bed and television. The downstairs area has a fully-stocked kitchen, dining area and living area with lots of windows to enjoy the view. There is also patio with a table and chairs and propane grill where you can sit and enjoy the view of the pasture and water, with beautiful trees scattered about.

Starter Breakfast*Willamette River*100mbps*King
The mighty Willamette River is one of the few rivers in the world that flows north. From the comfort of our 1300 sq/ft guesthouse, visitors will enjoy a front row view of the river and all of its offerings….serene sunsets, birdwatching, wildlife, and more. The Willamette Valley is wine country! Several wineries in the immediate area, and beyond, to explore. With convenient access to I5, you are only one hour to Portland or the coast, and about 2.5 hours to Mt. Hood -perfect day trip!

RiverLoft On Roaring River 20 miles to Albany
CRAVING TRANQUILITY? Find Your Escape and Forget the hustle and bustle and UNWIND AT RIVERLOFT! This is a two level Timber Frame structure. The kitchen area is downstairs. The living area, dining, bathroom, and sleeping areas are upstairs and are an open loft. This property is on a dead end road surrounded by privately owned timber tree farm. It has river frontage along the the Roaring River. It has a private picnic area along the river to enjoy the sun and shade during the day.

Keizer Rapids Estate 🌊 (Near In-N-Out)
Come visit our modern cozy home that is fully renovated to fit all your needs. Our home is located in the prime spot of Keizer where you can grab a burger from IN-N-OUT 5 minutes away, walk to the local high school (McNary) in under 10 minutes, or visit Portland about 35 minutes away. If you rather just stay home, our home provides FREE WIFI, Smart TVs in each bedroom, a full kitchen with a dining room table, and a spacious backyard where you can gather with your friends and family.

A River (stream) Runs Through It
Okay, well, it's a stream, but it's all yours to enjoy. For the nature lovers we have deer, beavers, ducks, nutria, fish, etc. (think wetlands). For everyone, the house (duplex) is fully equipped with a fireplace, hot tub central gas heat and central AC. This is a bright, clean and cozy space to land for folks who love the suburbs (not in the city city but we are close drive to the city center) but want to be surrounded by nature. With ambient noise from the creek and highway.

Scenic cabin with a creek view
We are located 2 miles from the entrance to the Mary's Peak recreation area, the highest spot in the coast range. During winter, there is usually access to snow, only a 15 minute drive from our cabin to the top of Mary's Peak. Alsea Falls is a 25 minute drive. The coastal town of Waldport is a 45 minute drive, Oregon State University is a 20 minute drive away, and University of Oregon is 1 hour south of us. Cabin is on our private property where we live as well.

Three water falls, a river and a lodge.
Walking down the path from the parking area you will see the confluence of Canyon Creek and the Washougal River and cabin nestled amongst cedar trees where you will be staying. The cabin was originally built in the 1920's as a vacation home for a predominate Portland Judge. A century later and the spirit of this escape is alive and well with a full remodel providing modern amenities in a beautiful and rustic setting.
Popular amenities for Salem waterfront rentals
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River Cabin

The Shamrock- Creekside & one block from downtown!
When is the best time to visit Salem?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $169 AUD | $156 AUD | $171 AUD | $203 AUD | $272 AUD | $283 AUD | $283 AUD | $249 AUD | $283 AUD | $256 AUD | $239 AUD | $220 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 9°C | 11°C | 14°C | 17°C | 21°C | 21°C | 18°C | 12°C | 8°C | 5°C |
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Salem holiday rentals start at $71 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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4.8 Average rating
Salem stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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