Swedish House, Hand Built in 1907 by Axel Sandstrom
- Minimum stay:1 night
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
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 House, time has a way of becoming unimportant.
Keywords: House, bunkhouse, saltbox
Property Type
- 1400 sq. ft.
- House
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Events Allowed
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Child's Highchair
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Video Library
- Satellite / Cable
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Games
- Television
- Toys
- Books
Communications
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Historic
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
Location & View
Activities
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Pier Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Basketball Court
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Freshwater Fishing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Golf
- Surf Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Library
- Churches
- Playground
- Beachcombing
- Scenic Drives
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Zoo
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Bird Watching
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Gambling Casinos
- Whale Watching
- Boating
- Shelling
Other Activities
Reviews
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Kid-Friendly, Turn-of-the-Century Vacation House
Kid-Friendly, Turn-of-the-Century Vacation House
- Guest Jeremy H.
- Date of stay 05/10/13
- Review Submitted 05/19/13
We took a family weekend at the Bandon recently. We have two kids, 4 & 7, and they had a ball running around the house, checking out all the nooks and crannies. It was nice not to have to worry about them destroying anything. The proximity to Bullard's Beach and Lighthouse was great - less than 10 minutes to toes in the sand. My main complaint would be the length of time it took to heat up the main living area. With a wood stove in the living room and two large space heaters nearby, it never got cozy enough to ditch the sweatshirt and long pajamas. Ah, the Oregon coast in May!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children.
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Lovely oasis from day-to-day cares
Lovely oasis from day-to-day cares
- Guest Rachael
- Date of stay 03/26/13
- Review Submitted 04/03/13
So much of staying in a home depends on the 'little things' that owners do, or don't do, to make your stay comfortable. Well, Chris gets it. This house was so welcoming, so charming, so easy to enjoy and relax in, our whole family fell in love with it. The location is great: We loved being right between Bandon's cute old town and stunning beach to the south, and gorgeous Bullards State Park to the north. Our family of four (and two happy doggies) slept great in comfy beds, were entertained by the simple enjoyment of nature and the chance to just hang out in a pretty, sweet space. Thanks, Chris. :) We will definitely be back!!!Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Charming
Charming
- Guest jkhoekst
- Date of stay 12/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/05/13
This is a very charming rustic home. Sadly, renting in winter the sun porch was not useable and the dog yard was quite soggy, so glad we didn't bring the dogs. The house was very charming and nicley decorated. There is plenty of parking and the appliances are up-to-date and very appreciated. The two upstairs rooms have private baths and that was a very nice feature. It is close enough to Bandon and beaches to go for the day, but far enough away to enjoy the quiet of the country. We used this home for my mother's 70th birthday party and it was perfect for that.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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This place is so cozy!!
This place is so cozy!!
- Guest Holly
- Date of stay 09/11/12
- Review Submitted 09/21/12
Thank you so much for letting my new husband and I (and our dogs) stay at the Swedish Bunkhouse! It is a very nice sized house, but with the wood stove and how it is decorated it feels so warm and cozy. We spent most of our time there just lounging around in front of the fire on the super comfy couch in the living room. The extra touch of putting chocolates on the beds was so sweet! We really, really enjoyed our stay!Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Great Place for Family Time
Great Place for Family Time
- Guest mrswalelr
- Date of stay 04/03/12
- Review Submitted 05/10/12
This home is the perfect place to just get away and let your kids be kids. We stayed for 5 days here with my in-laws. We are in Washington and they are in California so we met halfway. It was fantastic. We were able to bring our dogs and they loved being able to just roam. They did not have to spend all day in a fenced in yard as the house is far enough back from the road and it is secluded enough they were able to just wander around. My girls loved it because they were able to just run around and play. My only concern were the stairs cuz they are crazy steep but I just stuck close to my 3 year old when she was on them. We really hope to go back as it seems like the perfect meeting up spot. GREAT value for the money. The owner is the nicest and always answered her phone or returned our calls immediately, we needed more wood and had an issue with the water, and she took care of it all that day. The town is so quant and cute. I highly recommend the little seafood restaurants right by the docks. So nice and family oriented. The West Coast Game Park is a must for all. I hope we are able to go back every year.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Unique and Fun!!
Unique and Fun!!
- Guest Mommabear
- Date of stay 02/29/12
- Review Submitted 03/05/12
We rented this house for our in-laws while we stayed in the cottage next door and thought it was adorable! All the beds were made with cozy white linens, warm electric blankets, and beautiful quilts, that were soooo inviting. The decor was fabulous, quirky, and purposeful. Our in-laws said it was the most relaxing vacation they have ever had. One note; the stairs are NOT toddler friendly, so if you are bringing a new walker, consider a baby gate as well, or stay in the cottage next door which was VERY kid-friendly. I would highly recommend this house to those who are a little unconventional. Thanks Chris!Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Family retreat
Family retreat
- Guest Dawn
- 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 FamilyRecommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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The best vacation rental on the coast!!!
The best vacation rental on the coast!!!
- Guest Andrea
- 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..LOLRecommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Our stay May 14-17, 2011
Our stay May 14-17, 2011
- Guest Sue
- 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: Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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very nice owners, beautiful little house, and Bandon - what else do I need to say?
very nice owners, beautiful little house, and Bandon - what else do I need to say?
- Guest The Germans
- 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: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | $1540 | |||
| Between Seasons Nov 1 - Nov 21 1 night min stay |
$90 | $539 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $40 nightly |
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| Thanksgiving Week Nov 22 - Dec 2 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $120 nightly |
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| Between Seasons Dec 3 - Dec 19 1 night min stay |
$90 | $539 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $77 nightly |
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| Christmas Week Dec 20 - Jan 6 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $120 nightly |
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| Winter Jan 7 - Mar 8 1 night min stay |
$105 | $630 | $1120 | |||
Fees:
- one-time cleaning: $55
- Pet Fee: $0
- Taxes Included
Cancellation policy:
Full refund is given for any reason, up to check-in time. Life happens! We intend to treat you like family.
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Location
- Nearest Airport: North Bend at 25 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 101 at 2 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Bullard's Beach State Park at 3 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: McKee's Pub at 3 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Bandon Dunes Resort at 3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Bandon at 3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1996
About the owner: I am a 56 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, almost never too hot or too cold. The people are friendly, there's plenty of nature, and of course, the beach walks!
The Unique Benefits at 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!
Contact us
- Primary: (541) 404-1795 (Oregon, USA)
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Photos
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Peaceful! Surrounded by woods, babbling brook in the back. Tom Knapp photo.
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Cozy spot to read by the fire.
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Back sunporch is a warm spot to hang out. Photo by Tom Knapp
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Dining room table has extra leafs and extra chairs are hanging on the wall :)
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Front hall view into woodstove room.
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Tiny kitchen but it works well. We've had 5 people cooking in here at once :)
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Another view of the king sized bed upstairs, also has ensuite bathroom.
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The heart of the home, the woodstove room. Kindling and firewood are provided :)
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My favorite room... you can hear the creek and see stars at night.
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comfy livingroom for watching movies. Photo by Tom Knapp
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King sized tempurpedic bed with electric blanket, up the stairs and make a right
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Little tiny downstairs bedroom... hear the creek and see the stars at night!
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Have you ever slept in a Swedish-style cupboard bed? Very snuggly!
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Wood walls, wood floor, cable t.v... very comfy.
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The southern exposure sunroom is a great place to read or paint.
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