Location: Bandon, Southern Coast, Oregon, USA (5 Min drive to Beach, Old Town, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House, bunkhouse, saltbox
This unique, quirky, happy old house has been decorated Swedish style in honor of the builder, Axel Sandstrom. Axel was a Swedish sailor who, in 1907, wrecked his ship on the Coquille River bar, swam ashore, and built this and several other homes, raising his family here. He signed up for the local coast guard and became a valued member of the community. His picture and a picture of the house when it was new hang in the dining room.
We have fenced in the front and back yards to contain your children and furry friends. Surrounded on three sides by alder and white cedar woods, the back yard is a great place to sit, relax, sunbathe and birdwatch. We're back from the ocean a couple of miles, so we're warmer and less foggy than the beach itself.
The beds are all very cozy, with high thread count sheets, so you have a good excuse for sleeping in! At the Swedish Bunkhouse, time has a way of becoming unimportant.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : room for a dozen cars!
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : room enough to turn a 30 foot rig
- Wood Stove : firewood and kindling provided
- Beds
- King Bed : in an upstairs bedroom
- Double Bed : in room with a twin bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : one downstairs, one in the double-bed room upstairs
- Child Bed : toddler bed which can be moved to any room
- Crib : portable pack-n-play with sheets
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : service for 8
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : enclosed sunroom is nice on a rainy day!
- View/Location
- Water View : view of the Coquille River from upstairs window
- Other Amenities
- House next door (Alexander's River Cottage) is also available for larger parties... two homes combined sleep 12 to 18 people.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : no pet deposit and no size/weight limit. We love doggies (cats are o.k., too).
- Kid Friendly : toys and games are stocked in the house.
- Smoking Not Allowed : please smoke outside
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The tsunami took our dock away, we'll get a replacement within a year!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$120 per night during summer season (May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct)
$105 per night during spring season (February, March, April)
$90 per night during winter season (November, December, January)
$120 per night during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
$55 cleaning fee per stay
No pet deposit, taxes included
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1996
I am a 54 year old grandmother of 5 boys, interested in home renovation, gardening, decorating, knitting, sewing, and making things by hand. My great grandfather was a reindeer-herding Saami (Lapplander) and I'm also of regular Swedish, Irish, Norwegian, American Indian, Italian, and English descent.
Why the Owner Chose Bandon
My favorite part about Bandon is the climate! The air is so fresh, never too hot or too cold. The people are friendly, there's plenty of nature, and of course, the beach walks!
The Unique Benefits of this House
I enjoy watching the morning sun filtering through the trees, the sounds of the birds, and the sound of the babbling creek just beyond the backyard fence. We've added a clothesline, not so much to dry sheets, but so we can watch them flap in the breeze!
Property Photos
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- smallest bedroom outside of Paris! - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
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- the Swedish house hasn't changed much in 100 years. Tom Knapp photo - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
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- cozy spot to read by the fire - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
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- comfy livingroom for watching movies. Photo by Tom Knapp
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- back sunporch is a warm spot to hang out. Photo by Tom Knapp
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- king sized tempurpedic bed, up the stairs and make a right!
Traveler Reviews (7)
Family retreat
Guest: Dawn
(West Richland, Wa)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
We rented this house in September 2011. Not steps from the beach, but we didn't miss that. The house is so charming. And the location was secluded like our own retreat. We would definitely rent again! The Finger Family
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
The best vacation rental on the coast!!!
Guest: Andrea
(Grants Pass, OR)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
Everything was better than described, such a great vacation home. It was quiet and secluded, but close to everthing! There were so many extra special touches, it was clear the owner pays such close attention to the details of making her guest feel at home. The king size bed upstairs was sooo comfortable, and the woodstove off of the kitchen was great for cool coastly nights. There was ample extra blankets and towels, and the kitchen was stocked well to prepare your meals. The decor was amazing, and warm and inviting, I felt right at home from the minute i walked in. I never felt nervous that I was going to ruin something because the owner makes it clear that sometimes dogs or kids may tinkle but it is ok, everything can be cleaned!(we only had the dog with us during this trip, but it made me feel good to return with the kids) I love that about this place! We recetly stayed at another vacation home on the coast only because the Saltbox was booked, and it was awful, I felt like my kids couldnt touch anything and I was worried they would break something constantly (there was a pricelist of the cost of every item in the house on the counter, eeek!!!) The whole weekend at the other place, I kept saying I wish we were at the Sweedish Saltbox instead...I cannot wait to make a return trip! This house has something for everyone, and is reasonable priced, I highly recommend, while not too highly only because I want it to be available sometimes for me too..LOL
Recommended for:Pet owners, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Our stay May 14-17, 2011
Guest: Sue
(Corvallis, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/21/11
We had a wonderful stay in the cozy Saltbox! The beds were super comfortable, kitchen well stocked, plenty of firewood on hand for cozy fires every day, and our dog, Jake, loved the freedom of the fenced yard. The location was perfect for exploring the southern OR coast. We will most definitly stay again when we are re-visiting the area. Thanks Chris!
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
very nice owners, beautiful little house, and Bandon - what else do I need to say?
Guest: The Germans
(Corvallis, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/24/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
We stayed in the 'saltbox' afor a few days in late August 2009 with 5 kids, age 1/2 to 15 years and we had a wonderful stay!!! The owners are very nice and helpful and provided lots of good tips where to find fun activities for adults and kids in and around Bandon. The house is really comfortable and has a beautiful style, and you'll find the Swedish theme everywhere. One of the beds is "built-in", and all the kids wanted to use that one! There are lots of toys and games in the house, and the owners are extremely child-friendly. Whenever we go back to Bandon, we'll stay there again!
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Relaxing!
Guest: burneygal
(Burney, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/02/10
Everything described about this house was spot on! We soooo enjoyed our stay here. We stayed in the Spring and it was cool enough to have a fire in the woodstove....cozy! Our entire stay was one of the most enjoyable vacations we have had in a long time. If you are expecting perfection, this would not be it, as this is a 100 year old home. As described it is quirky as well as charming, homey and comfortable. My hubby and I can totally recommend this house for a relaxing vacation.
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Guest: Sheila Phillips
(Springfield, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09
Review Submitted: 08/16/09
We just spent 4 days here and it was so nice. The beds are so comfortable, the chocolates where good, the house was charming. Chris was very sweet she even let us use the washer and dryer. I would definitly recommend this wonderful house to everyone. We will definitly return. Next year we will try the other house also. Thanks again Christine we had a wonderful time. The Bullard park beach is so beautiful.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/05/09
Review Submitted: 07/05/09
This was a wonderful, fun home to stay in! Very quiet and secluded and dog escape-free yard! All of our needs were met in this home and our kids had fun exploring and deciding which bedroom would be theirs! We loved the chocolate that was left on every pillow and all of the Swedish treats found in the kitchen!
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