Location: Bandon, Southern Coast, Oregon, USA (5 Min drive to Beach, Old Town, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
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 you can find pictures of him, as well as a picture of the house, in our little museum downtown.
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
- 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: one in its own downstairs bedroom, one in the double-bed room upstairs
- Child Bed (2) : toddler beds which can be moved to any room
- Crib (2) : portable playpens which can be moved to any room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View: view of the Coquille River from one 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. We love children!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- private dock on the river to tie up your boat, fish from, sit and watch the sunset.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
rate starts at $120 per night, with a 2% discount each additional night
4 nights... $113 per night
7 nights... $106 per night
11 nights... $98 per night
14 nights... $92 per night
28 nights... $69 per night
no pet deposit, no cleaning fee, 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 52 year old grandmother of 4, interested in home renovation, gardening, decorating, knitting, sewing, and making things by hand. My great grandfather was a reindeer-herding Sami (Lapplander) and I'm also of Irish 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
- smallest bedroom outside of Paris! - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
- the Swedish house hasn't changed much in 100 years. Tom Knapp photo - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
- cozy spot to read by the fire - Bandon Swedish Saltbox House
- comfy livingroom for watching movies. Photo by Tom Knapp
- back sunporch is a warm spot to hang out. Photo by Tom Knapp
- king sized tempurpedic bed, up the stairs and make a right!
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