Carlton Gates - Willamette Valley Vacation & Business Retreat

• Carlton Gates review

  Carlton Gates review

  • Guest Pedimd
  • Date of stay 05/09/13
  • Review Submitted 05/16/13
  We picked Carlton Gates as a Mother's Day retreat and we were not disappointed. This house has had a complete rennovation and it is beautiful inside and well equipped. We combined eating in and eating out while we were there. We enjoyed the bikes and rode often around Carlton. Highlights: Wine tasting in the Pinot Noir region of Oregon is excellent. Each of the wineries had good wines to taste. Carlton is a small town and everyone waves to each other. Carlton is very close to McMinnville and the Air & Space museum and water park. Concerns: Each TV is its own system. There is a learning curve to work them but the theatre room is the more difficult. This should be easier to work, but was child's play for my son to figure out. Still a more simpler system would have been nice. The cooktop and coffee pot also require some figuring out. There is no instruction sheet on how to work them so trial and error seemed to work for us. For the price, a hot tub would have been a nice bonus. Lastly, wine tasting costs $10-20 for a tasting, so be prepared for that. They reimburse the tasting fee if you buy some wine. Where I live, wine tasting is free. Overall, I would recommend Carlton Gates and I would consider renting again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful!

  Wonderful!

  • Guest Vicki
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  We just loved the home and enjoyed seeing the before and after pictures of the remodel! We had a great time riding the cruiser bikes into town and tasting wine! In the evening we played bocci ball (although I have no idea how to spell it), and sat around the fire pit! We were a bit challenged trying to figure out how to turn on the cook top, the coffee pot, and the coffee grinder.....but eventually figured it out! This house is set up for people and friends to enjoy each other! We all had a fantastic time and so appreciate the opportunity to stay in this LOVELY home in Carlton!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Carlton Gates

  Carlton Gates

  • Guest Jean D.
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/28/13
  Carlton Gates is a nicely appointed house. For being a house in a neighborhood, the bushes and fencing make the home very private. Flat screen TV's in every room are handy, though the sound system and stove top were a bit confusing to operate. 6 bikes for riding into town for a littel wine tasting. I enjoyed the soaking tub.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you Jean for the feedback. I'm always interested in ways to make my home more enjoyable. By installing "state of the art" appliances and sound system, I too took a moment to learn how this stuff works! I've sent a request to my AV person to see how the sound system may be simplified. Thanks again! Warm regards, David

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• great place to stay

  great place to stay

  • Guest nettlesf
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  We were very pleased with the home. It was even more beautiful and spacious than it looked in the pictures. One great thing was that almost every bedroom had its own bathroom. Made it very easy for everyone to get ready in the morning. We are already planning our next trip here!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great rental

  Great rental

  • Guest Moderninca
  • Date of stay 10/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Modern, clean, friendly, comfortable, and safe. Really enjoyed it and we will consider renting this property again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Exceeded our Expectations

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  Exceeded our Expectations

  • Guest Cheers, Angie
  • Date of stay 09/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/16/12
  Dear David, You have truly exceeded all of our expectations in your gracious home. Just when we thought we discovered everything in this home we'd open a drawer and find another comfort to make our stay even more enjoyable. From the heated bathroom floor to the surround sound to the TV's in every room, this house really has it all! We enjoyed making smores around the firepit and lounging around in the morning with a cup of coffee. We are sad to leave this oasis....but gotta go back to reality - flying out to Dubai tomorrow where we currently live. Our two families were re-united in your home after being apart for two years!

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• Running away with High Expectations

  Running away with High Expectations

  • Guest Traveleur
  • Date of stay 09/01/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  My girlfriends and I rented this home for the Oregon Wine Country 1/2 marathon weekend. We were looking for a comfortable place to relax, enjoy good wine, good food, and good company. The home completely exceeded expectations! The decor was beautiful and everything was in fantastic shape. The owner was wonderful to work with and we will be anxious to return!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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March-Nov $450/night two nt min. - each add. nt $300 / 7+ nts. = flat $300/nt    
Dec-February $300/night two nt min. - each add. nt $300
Required: Property Damage Protection Insurance ($49 for $1,500 of coverage)
Cleaning fee $185 - No upcharge; it is just what the cleaning service charges
Check in: 3:00pm Check out: 11:00am
Pet Fee $50 non-refundable 
8% City & State tourism fee added to accommodation total
Sales Tax $0.00

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.