You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The River Retreat- 4 Bedroom Home on The Willamette River in Salem Oregon
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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Willamette River. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Steps from Willamette River and 13 minutes on foot from Town and Country Bowling Lanes
As a guest of The River Retreat- 4 Bedroom Home on The Willamette River in Salem Oregon, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Mary-Anne Musick
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
River Retreat 5 Bedroom Home Willamette River Salem Oregon House
River Retreat 5 Bedroom Home Willamette River Salem Oregon
River Retreat 5 Bedroom Home Willamette River Salem Oregon House
River Retreat 5 Bedroom Home Willamette River Salem Oregon House
River Retreat 5 Bedroom Home Willamette River Salem Oregon
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The River Retreat- 4 Bedroom Home on The Willamette River in Salem Oregon Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
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.
Mary R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Stephannie J.
18 Jun 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stephannie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerri Lynn B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
This house was great. Beautiful location. I wish we had had more time to enjoy.
Jerri Lynn B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Hermann Ó.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in Keizer
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.
Hermann Ó.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Spacious very welcoming home
Joseph M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin G.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Martin G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie M., Burns Oregon
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paramedic Graduation Get Away
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.
Sherrie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Christopher B.
25 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
A lot of maintenance needed...but location makes up for it
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.
Christopher B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Wayne O.
25 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House. Needs Cleaning.
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.
Wayne O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate M.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Backdrop for Video Production
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.
Kate M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hector J.
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We loved the beautiful home. Thank you!
Hector J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Saundra N., Washington
23 Dec 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dim and infested with ants
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.
Saundra N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary K.
26 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
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.
Mary K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Douglas L.
19 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location to relax and unwind. The house itself is a bit dated but comfortable. All in all a good value.
Douglas L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stephanie G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
8 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the river.
We, 2 children and 5 adults enjoyed our stay. Fire pit on the river was wonderful.
Kevin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Les Z.
24 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Les Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Suzanne O.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Suzanne O.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Janice W.
11 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
House by the River
Beautiful view of the river and beautiful home.
Janice W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kevin D.
20 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kevin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
John S.
3 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
David W.
6 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
Perfect spot and great property for a short stay near wine country.
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erika T.
29 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Erika T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sean B.
3 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Super spot for Larger Grouis
Great experience. Large comfortable home with lovely view of river. Perfect for families. Close to amenities.
Sean B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lori C.
21 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home
We gathered with my husband’s family here. Perfect for our group of 10.