Location: Amity, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA (1 Hour from Portland and the Coast; 10 Min. from McMinnville)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House, retreat, meditation, forest, yurt, privacy, convenience, kitchen, woods, oregon wine country, Linfield College, Willamette University, Evergreen Air Museum, Salem, Portland, Corvalis, Oregon State University, McMinnville
This unique, private, and peaceful home is in a perfect location for a vacation retreat - surrounded by the beauty of nature and the forest, and yet conveniently and centrally located in the Willamette Valley and wine country. The retreat home is situated on 20 private wooded acres with no other homes on the property, and is in a subdivision of 20-acre or larger parcels. While there are no other visible homes, Casa Amore is on a paved road, and is a short and easy drive to the areas' over 120 wineries and many other attractions.
Contemplate the panoramic views across the valley to the Eola hills, walk down the hill to the Amity vineyards and into Amity, or drive the short 8 miles to McMinnville for recreation and entertainment. Or take day trips to Salem, Corvalis, the Coast, Mt. Hood, Portland, Bend, and more. The list of activities accessible from this location is extensive, and is one of our guests' most frequent comments.
Developed and inspired by artists, writers, musicians, nature-lovers, and meditators, Casa Amore is ideal for a restful retreat, a romantic time with a loved one, completing a creative project, or touring the entire Willamette Valley and coastal area. Our guests love to awaken in the home with the natural beauty, embark on day-long adventures, and, finally, return to rest again in the welcoming atmosphere of Casa Amore.
The private home is a 2 bedroom, 2 story round house with a 12-foot high cedar beamed ceiling and all amenities designed for the comforts of home, including a cook's kitchen. The sense of peace is felt as soon as the property is entered. The beauty of the home, furnishings, and property is our guests' other most frequent comment.
For discriminating travelers, this is a perfect vacation retreat, providing the best of several worlds - pristine comfort, peaceful privacy, and a central location at a very reasonable cost. More details and photos can be found on our website - click on the link provided below the calendar below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Full sized front loader in the home
- Dryer : Full sized front loader in the home
- Linens Provided : All bed and bath linens provided. Additionally, beach towels and folding beach chairs provided.
- Wood Stove : Wood stove use is optional - electric thermostat heaters in each room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Luxurious pillow top surrounded by bird's eye maple furniture.
- Double Bed : Futon with high-quality pillow-top mattress in second bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : Queen fold-out sofa bed in great room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Satellite TV and online Netflix. 42 inch plasma TV with wireless Blu-Ray and sound system.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : Small TV in second bedroom/office for DVD's.
- DVD
- Video Library : Wide variety of movies and books provided for complimentary guest use, and instant Netflix access free of charge.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : A full kitchen with all amenities for those who love to cook, including a convection oven with warming drawer. Furnished by a cook, with the added bonus of a lovely view of the forest.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Every utensil needed for the serious cook.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : If requested grill available.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Master bedroom opens onto a patio and small garden area with a view of the Eola Hills and forest. New fall 2010 addition of a second story deck provides outdoor relaxation area and views.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : View south through the valley and across to the Eola Hills. Every window has a lovely view of the natural forest.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Includes answering service available to guests.
- Free Long Distance : All calls within the United States are free to guests.
- Broadband Internet : Freely available to guests
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Freely available to guests
- Other Amenities
- Cooking supplies (spices, oils, sugar, vinegars, tea, coffee, etc.), paper products, cleaning products (detergents, etc.), shampoo, conditioner, iron, hair dryer freely available to guests. Access is from a paved road. 20 private and secluded wooded acres with NO OTHER RESIDENCES on the property. Yet conveniently located to all of Willamette Valley, Portland, Salem, Corvalis, over 120 wineries and the coast. Home is supplied with beautiful art, and furnished like a home, not a rental home
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets, no exceptions please.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking anywhere on the property due to fire hazard in the woods.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Centrally located to over 120 wineries, along with many fine eateries. Near many antique and gallery shopping adventures, easy day trips to Columbia River gorge, hiking, Portland, the coast, IMAX, and the Evergreen aviation museum (one of the largest air museums on the West Coast.)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$145/night (2 night minimum) .. $875/week
($10 extra per person per night for 5-6 people)
3 night minimum for all holidays and IPNC.
Longer stays are encouraged; rates negotiable for stays longer than two weeks
Fees are all inclusive.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Casa Amore provides a respite from our currently hectic lives. We visit to care for the property, for rest and rejuvenation, and to enjoy the wide variety of tourist activities accessible from this retreat. I wrote my dissertation while living there. The peace and inspiration of the natural beauty helped with my writing and creativity. The convenient location to McMinville, Corvalis, Salem, Portland, and Neskowin beach made weekly excursions from my solitary endeavors convenient and easy.
Why the Owner Chose Amity
We purchased this unusual round home as our retirement home from a friend who created and named it. We fell in love with the unique natural beauty of the surrounding land, and the convenience of the location. As we drove up the hill toward the property for the first time, we felt we could breathe more deeply and shed some of the baggage of our full lives. We had not known just how beautiful the Oregon natural environment was, nor how much there was to do. Friends and guests report similar experiences. A prior occupant wrote much of his award-winning poetry while living here.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Something about the round house, the soaring wooden ceilings, and the uncluttered simplicity, combined with the natural beauty of the forest, make it hard to leave Casa Amore. For this reason we added all the modern conveniences so that we could take working vacations, and so that others could also stay a while. We have furnished this home with personal antiques, art, and love, rather than as a purely functional vacation rental. Reports from guests are that Casa Amore brings many gifts to those who stay here.
Property Photos
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- The retreat in the forest - Amity, Willamette Valley, OR House with Wireless Internet close to Hiking, Sightseeing and Restaurants
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- Cathedrel ceiling in great room - Amity, Willamette Valley, OR House with Wireless Internet close to Hiking, Sightseeing and Restaurants
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- Open kitchen in the great room - Amity, Willamette Valley, OR House with Wireless Internet close to Hiking, Sightseeing and Restaurants
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- Dining area
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- View into great room upon entry
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- One view from the great room
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- Upstairs desk
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- View onto patio from Master Bedroom
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- View into master bedroom
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- Second bedroom
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- Completely remodeled bathroom
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- One yard area surrounding Casa Amore
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- Back yard view
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- Snow storm of the century at Casa Amore
Traveler Reviews (13)
Surpassed All Expectations!
Guest: Lynn
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/25/12
Attention Linfield Parents, Wine Lovers, Girls Getaways, and Everyone Else--We booked this amazing retreat for the 3-day weekend we were Linfield-bound for our son's graduation. Amity is maybe 8 minutes down the road from McMinnville. I didn't completely know what I was doing, just knew that we wanted a place with enough room for the family to gather and hang out. WHAT A FIND! This was perfect. I don't normally like to do ANY cooking when I am on vacation, but we kept things simple and it was so much nicer than having to all meet up at restaurants to visit! Another son joined us from Seattle. This way, we could relax and our Linfield graduate didn't feel like he had to entertain us the whole weekend. In fact, the place was so cool, that he wanted to hang out at OUR place. I jsut wish we had know about it earlier for the many times we went up for football games. When we found this little shanghri-la and turned down the driveway, it was magic. We were in the forest primeval. I feared it was not going to have that mountain feeling that I wanted, but it felt like we were all alone in the world. Deer wandered by the door at 5:30 am the first morning. The view across the valley, the coziness, oh boy, it was just charming. So comfortable, I just can't describe how much I loved this place. We stayed an extra day. We also managed to be there the weekend they were having wine-tastings all over the place. I definitely will be planning a girls trip to Casa de Amor as soon as time permits. Fall is also spectacular. Amity is a sweet town. We lived on the homemade pies at the Blue Raven fruit stand in Amity. One more big thing. It was so cool and civilized to find coffee, condiments, etc all there at the house. Toaster, microwave, washer dryer, really everything you need. Really saved us a ton of money over separate and impersonal hotel rooms. We thank you for your wonderfully caring hospitality. We will be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Peaceful Retreat
Guest: Sharron
(Orange, California)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/11
My husband and I were feeling the need for a retreat from our busy lives. The information on Casa Amore sounded like just what we were looking for and it did not disappoint. The setting was serene, secluded and beautiful. We felt like we were in a high-end tree house with all the forest to look at. The windows showcased the beauty of the area. We used the deck a considerable amount for resting, reading and barbecueing. We have family nearby and it was fun to entertain them for once instead of us living with them. The family loved the place as well and it was a great place for everyone to feel at home and enjoy the family gathering together. The house had everything we needed and more. I like to cook so was happy to find all I needed in the kitchen. Though there was a TV available it was never on while we were there as we did not want to waste a moment away from the experience. The central location in Willamette Valley was a plus as we were close to all the area has to offer when we felt like leaving for a bit. The biggest challenge we had was choosing whether to stay at the cabin all day or go somewhere. We honestly would have been happy staying all week without leaving it was so relaxing. Staying at Casa Amore made our trip this time and we would love to stay again sometime.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Exceptional Retreat!
Guest: Steph & DL
(Gridley, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/14/11
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Amore' this fall and have already booked again for next fall! We really appreciated the basic cooking ingredients in the well-furnished kitchen, the cleanliness, the view, the peace & quiet, the insulated tote for picnic lunches, the blackberry picking in the woods, the washer & dryer, and many other amenities. It's such a beautiful location and so comfortable and convenient to get to our friends' homes, the beach, hiking, mountains, fishing, shopping, vineyards, great restaurants . . . . honestly, OR has everything we love about AZ & FL in one location!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Oregon Serenity
Guest: Lisa & Michael
(Tustin, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
Our vacation was truly memorable. We loved everything about the home, all of the little touches that make it such a special and warm place. We're lucky to have the summers off and love to travel. We've vacationed in many different locations, house swapped to Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, spent a week in Glacier Bay, Alaska, and while they were all spectacular, I don't think we've ever experienced the serenity offered by this home. Being out in the middle of nature, you have such an overwhelming sense of peace and privacy. We really loved every minute there! Oh, and the wine tasting opportunities are incredible!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Casa Amore is a unique find!
Guest: Minnesota Grandma
(Breezy Point, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/18/11
Review Submitted: 03/31/11
My husband and I recently spent two months at Casa Amore during the winter months and found this special round home to once again (previously stayed for just 2 nights) exceed our expectations with regard to the location, amenities and cleanliness. There is a peace that surrounds you while staying in this retreat-like setting. The trees covered with moss, the expansive views across the valley, the distant babble of a stream, and the restorative "quiet" made our stay very awakening and relaxing at the same time. My 6-year-old grandson joined us for one night--he loved looking up through the round skylight to watch the trees and the sky! During our two-month stay, we explored both the wine country (dozens of wineries and tasting rooms within minutes of the home) and the Pacific Coast near Lincoln City--just an hour away. We also discovered McMinnville's Saturday Market and several top notch restaurants in the McMinnville and Amity areas. I work as an online college instructor and spent the mornings working on the computer with reliable access to wireless internet in the home and then my husband and I planned afternoon trips nearly every day. Casa Amore is special no matter how long you stay, but after staying for two months, I can truthfully say that this unique home worked its magic on us!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Chris and David G., CO
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Date of Stay: 10/26/08
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
We had a WONDERFUL time at Casa Amore. I just gasped with delight when we entered the front door! Such a wonderful place to kick back and relax. Your place is perfect. You have all the conveniences of being at home - which we love as we tend to cook at the rental when we travel and seldom eat out at night. The view from the livingroom is spectacular. I loved just sitting in the chair besithe window looking out (even when it was mostly clouds that I could see!).... Is there anything I would add to the accomodations? No, it's perfect!
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Guest: David K., UT
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Date of Stay: 07/15/08
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
What can I say except "thank you!!!" for such a healing and lovely place. I don't think that any in our group of 5 arrived feeling that they needed healing or that they were stress unnaturally. Nevertheless, solace and peace were given and we leave grateful for those gifts. It is a magical and extraordinary and "special" place -- all truths which I am sure you thuoroughly know.
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Guest: Kerry F., VA
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Date of Stay: 03/15/08
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
Thanks so much, it was great! I just wanted to let you know that my sister and I loved staying at the house in Amity. It was convenient for what we were doing. We visited a ton of wineries and even ate at the Joel Palmer House and Tina's. The house had everything we could ask for. Thanks so much.
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Guest: Judy M., CA
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Date of Stay: 10/15/08
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
We ended up spending more time at Casa Amore than orginally scheduled and it was truly the highlight of our trip to Oregon. I'm sure we will be ongoing guests - we ant to book at least 5 nights there again next fall, possibly for our anniversary in the early part of October. Those colors for a Bay Area woman are absolutely breathtaking.
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Guest: Veronnna L., CA
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Date of Stay: 10/18/07
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
We just arrived late this afternoon and found Casa Amore to be everything we had hoped it would be.. peaceful, stylighsly well-appointed, and perfect in every way - just what we needed. Thank you for your good taste in everything that you have created here. It all works and has great energy. The charming grounds are immaculately kept, and the fall colors are really beautiful right now. We know we will enjoy coming back as much as we are loving being here now.
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