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Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Salem with a fitness centre

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At Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat

This custom-built home, designed by New York Times Bestselling Author, Colleen Houck, is set up as a family reunion and event retreat. It features two kitchens, themed rooms for sleeping and gathering, a game room, and even a secret reading room. The outdoors include multiple fairy gardens, a seasonal pond, a vegetable garden and orchard, a koi pond with a three-tiered waterfall, a large flock of more than one hundred top show-quality domestic waterfowl, and much more! With plenty of indoor and outdoor games and activities, including a kids' map and scavenger hunt, you'll want to return again and again.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Farming classes
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out time is 10 am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking or illegal substances are allowed on the property.
Quiet hours are from 10:30 PM to 6 AM.
No unregistered guests are allowed.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No need to count age 2 or younger as a guest.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Houck Hollow Estate Salem
Houck Hollow Estate Private vacation home
Houck Hollow Estate Private vacation home Salem

About the area

West Salem, a neighbourhood in Salem, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at State Capitol State Park and Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, while Capitol City Theater and Elsinore Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Salem Riverfront Carousel, or check out an event or a game at Salem Convention Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salem, OR

What's nearby

  • Elsinore Theater - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Willamette University - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Salem Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 14 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Evesham Wood Vineyard and Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kelli's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roger That BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java Crew - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat located?

Located in Salem, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eagle Crest Reservoir, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Willamette River and Salem Riverfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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