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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, OR
  • Place, Valley View Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruch Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fiasco Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths

Escape to a one-of-a-kind vacation rental located on five private acres in the heart of Applegate River wine country. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat, this property combines privacy, nature, and restorative mineral baths to soothe your mind and body. The river with a swimming hole is just across the road at Cantrall Buckley Park, and Jacksonville is only 10 minutes away, offering restaurants, shopping, and Rogue River adventures.

I encourage guests to reach out for any needs or questions during their stay. We know it can be frustrating to be away from home and encounter issues with things like the TV, A/C, or other amenities.

Experience the best of Applegate River country living while staying at our peaceful retreat. Our property is set on five private acres, giving you space, tranquility, and a sense of seclusion, yet neighbors are nearby and always ready to lend a helping hand if needed.

Wine lovers rejoice: Just minutes from at least four local vineyards for tastings and tours.

Nature & recreation: Right across the road from the Applegate River and Cantrall Buckley Park—perfect for swimming, picnics, and riverside walks.

Nearby adventures: Applegate Lake is only 15 minutes away for boating, fishing, and hiking.

Local conveniences: Stop in Ruch (5 minutes) for groceries, a cozy meal at a local café, or a Sunday church service.

Whether you’re here to relax, explore the wine country, or enjoy the river and lake, this location offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty.

Full access to main cabin and optional bunk house

Keypad entry ensures easy check-in and flexibility

Guests are encouraged to contact the host for any assistance with A/C, television, or other property amenities

🛏 Bedrooms

Main Cabin:
Sleeps 2 in a cozy, private setting

Master bedroom with views of the pastoral property

Bunk House (Optional for Families):
Sleeps up to 7

Comfortable and family-friendly

Flexible arrangement for multi-family stays

🛁 Bathrooms & Mineral Baths
Two claw-foot soaking tubs in a private room with magnificent views

Mineral water with health benefits for skin and hair

Owners have minimized sulfur odor while preserving healing qualities

R.O. treated water, ice, and bottled drinking water available in the main house

🛋 Living Room
Cozy and relaxing with space to unwind

Enjoy views of the surrounding property and pastoral setting

Comfortable seating for conversation or reading

🍽 Kitchen
Fully equipped for preparing meals

R.O. treated drinking water and ice available

Easy access to main cabin amenities

🍴 Dining Area
Space for family meals or intimate dinners

Flexible seating options depending on group size

Enjoy meals while taking in the serene property views

🌳 Outdoor & Other Amenities
Five acres of private, pastoral land set back from the road

Near Cantrall Buckley Park with river and swimming hole

Keypad entry (last four digits of phone number as code unless otherwise instructed)

Ideal for relaxation, wine country tours, or family fun

Note: Mineral well water is safe to drink, but has a distinctive sulfur smell

This property is set on five private acres in a rural area, so a vehicle is required to explore. There is no public transportation nearby, but having a car allows you to easily enjoy:

Jacksonville: just 10 minutes away, with restaurants, shops, and historic attractions

Rogue River activities: rafting, fishing, and hiking opportunities

Cantrall Buckley Park: a swimming hole located just across the road

Applegate wine country: local wineries and tasting rooms within a short drive

Having a car ensures you can make the most of the peaceful, private location and the surrounding natural and cultural attractions.

Mineral well is primarily sulfur, great for skin and hair, though it has an odor

Soaking tubs replicate hot springs experiences sought by wellness travelers

Drinking water is provided; easy access is available via the main house

🌟 Why Guests Love This Property

Private, serene location in the heart of wine country

Unique mineral baths for wellness and relaxation

Perfect for families or couples seeking a stress-free retreat

Easy access to Jacksonville, Rogue River, and surrounding attractions
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A Rental Agreement and Pre-Arrival form including government issued ID are required to be filled out and signed prior to your arrival.
Absolutely no smoking inside or outside of the property. Please see Rental Agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Jacksonville

Jacksonville is home to this cabin. Britt Pavilion and Art Presence Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Valley View Winery and Longsword Vineyard. Kharmic Creations and Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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Jacksonville, OR

What's nearby

  • Valley View Winery - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ruch Library - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fiasco Winery - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cricket Hill Winery - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Devitt Winery and Vineyards - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Rogue Valley Intl. Airport (MFR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Code 3 Coffee & Snacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Devitt Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Wines - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Lily Tasting Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths on Jun 29, 2026 start from $217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Applegate River Retreat | Mineral Baths located?

Situated in Jacksonville, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Valley View Winery, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and Longsword Vineyard. Fiasco Winery and Ruch Library are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

Lovely place. Exceeded expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat!

Our family went and enjoyed this wonderful property. Very relaxing and they had everthing we needed or forgot to bring. The sulfur smell was strong as other reviews stated but we were able to have a fun time and forgot about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruch Ranch relaxing Getaway

This is a lovely and relaxing space. Fully fenced and pet friendly. The house is comfortable and relaxing. The sulfur water felt really great on my skin. Yes it’s smelly, but I knew that going into it and it was not a problem at all for me. Full amenities and private. I really recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway. Short drives to downtown for shopping or dining out. I had a couple of snafu in the beginning with the code getting in but The host responded right away. Communication with her was very easy and very responsive. I hope to book the house again next year. It’s a great midway point for me and my friend to meet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place

Everything was as expected and nice overall! I don't think we will go again as the main draw was the hotspring soaker tubs. The heater was out for the room and only half of the adorable 2 claw foot soak tubs filled with hot water. We tried boiling water on the stove but the room was so cold that it made it impossible to get enough hot water before the water in the tub was cold. 2 hours I finally gave up. I did get a morning soak but no doubles in the winter! The owner was nice and everything was overall good. Just need a good water heater for winter travelers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

Nice and quiet location with big yard, comfortable beds and all the amenities at hand. One bad point is the sulfur smell in the water but bottled water is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sip sip girls trip

Sip sip girls tripThis was an awesome place to stay perfect area it was an amazing little cabin the mineral bass were awesome my daughter myself and a friend really enjoy this place my daughter plans to come back with her family to stay again definitely worth it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Sulfur & Spiders

This is a difficult review for me, since it is my first negative review. We had such high hopes for this place. The location is great, the house had plenty of room & the outside area was amazing along with the views. However when we arrived, we quickly noticed that other than the most used areas the house was dirty (window seals, blinds, laundry room & under some beds) as well as it was infested with spiders. There were spider webs & spiders in every room, including just above bunk beds which didn’t help my kids get that warm and fuzzy feeling going to sleep, even after I helped clean the area. Frankly – our group ended up with several spider bites & at one point - one ran across my chest while I was trying to go to sleep. Fortunately, I smooshed him but it also didn’t help the going to sleep process. Another negative for this place is the sulfur smell associated to all water sources for the house. I should have read the previous reviews closer since I thought the smell would be isolated to the mineral bath, but all water sources in the house (both sides) had a strong sulfur smell. To a point, most of us didn’t shower or only showered once while we were there. Using the washing machine also made the main area smell for an extended period of time. In general using showers the smell didn’t stick around for long, and when I showered I don’t think I smelt like sulfur, or what my kids called a fart smell, but my kids didn’t like it and it was strong enough for my one visitor to step outside to talk versus inside. Lastly – they had a handy man working on the property about 4 days during our visit. This is normally fine, given the property is large and I understand some maintenance needs to happen (watering, trimming, etc…) but it was always at about 7:30am and would always wake our kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The house was in a beautiful location and we loved sitting on the outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Great place! 6 adults stayed here for a long weekend and it suited our needs perfectly. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. It felt like a "home" with the quilts on the walls also. Plenty of showers and hot water for everyone. Some of us could smell the sulfur while showering, some couldn't. We certainly didn't smell it on ourselves afterwards. The place had plenty of drinking water provided. The setting is very relaxing. We heard coyotes one night, cows another. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Loved the solitude, privacy, views and comfort! We expected the water smell to be horrible then it turned out not to be so bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wild Rogue Relay house

My Wild Rogue Relay team stayed here the night here before our event. It was a quick drive to the starting line. Then, after the first part of the relay we went back to the house to rest before the next part. It was a perfect location for that stopover!
Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda H.

Ahhh-mazing!

We had a group of 9 to accommodate, and Ruch Refuge was perfect! Beautiful country setting, yet just about 10 minutes to the touristy little town of Jacksonville. The location and accommodations were great! The "bunk house" sleeps 7 (king/en-suite)(full/single bunk)(single/single bunk) with two full bathrooms. The main house is a studio with queen bed and full bath (showers only in all 3 bathrooms). There is a "bath house" for soaking in mineral water, but we didn't use that. The reason for only 4 stars are: 1) The smell of the water. SO bad! I had read a review where it stated they had done something to fix the water, but I can't imagine how bad it was before if that's the case. After the smell from my husband's shower, I decided to not shower the entire time we were there. You don't want to wash your face or brush your teeth in that water. I totally want to go back because it was so beautiful and peaceful, but not until the water situation is fixed for good and all. 2) It would've been nice if they had stacked firewood in the box on the porch for us. We found wood, but it was wet from being out in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

Cabin-like setting perfect for multiple adults

We enjoyed our stay at the Ruch Refuge. Deanna was very accommodating and responsive whenever I had a question, even before arriving (and I had several!). We had several adults staying, and the 2 separate houses and multiple bathrooms worked out perfectly for all of us so we weren't tripping over each other or waiting on one another at any point. The setting was pretty rustic, but provided comforts like wifi, TV, and a full kitchen. The only detractors I would say is that the water must have a pretty high sulfur content, because we could smell it when we took a shower (though we couldn't smell it on ourselves after), and it didn't seem like anyone had been there in a while because there were quite a few spiders and cobwebs we cleaned out inside the main house. But overall this was a perfect place to stay for what we needed and was convenient to Jacksonville, Medford and Williams.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Convenient, quiet, and comfortable

This is a very comfortable house in a super location. It was very quiet, with great access to local hiking, rivers, lakes, and towns. We had a great dinner at Schoolhaus Brewhaus in Jacksonville, a lovely hike along the Applegate river, and did some rafting on the Rogue. Awesome park down the road right on the river, no crowds! Relaxing on the recliners on the breezeway with the lovely view made for a great day. The main house stayed nice and cool during the day, and there were plenty of fans and window A/C units in the second unit, which were needed! Plenty of hot water and good pressure in the showers. Main drawback was that the water in the showers had that mineral smell, which we're not used to. Deanna was very responsive and pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Property was private, relaxing, and a great place for family fun.

Deanna made our stay easy and pleasant, and was available to answer questions. My kids really enjoyed playing outside and running around together on the spacious property. We only stayed a couple of days and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W. P.

Relaxing and tanquil! Beautiful surroundings!

We had a very relaxing stay, the home was comfortable and came equipped with all the necessities. The bath house was quite a treat, a perfect place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Best of both worlds - country setting only minutes away from parks, wineries, Jacksonville..

Great venue for a large family or group. We had a reunion and the house with it's large open kitchen adjacent to the living room and dining area worked out perfectly for preparing meals. In a lovely rural setting easy to access wifi was very convenient for those of us who want or need to be connected to the outside world. The separate bedrooms in the second house housed 4 -6 adults with plenty of room.. The bath house also provided relaxation with pastoral views. The location is perfect with plenty of parks, wineries, the historic town of Jacksonville just minutes away. All our guests enjoyed their stay. I would definitely recommend the Ruch Refuge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Lovely cabin-y house in a beautiful pastoral setting

Perfect location for the Wild Rogue Relay. Lots of sleeping places and 3 bathrooms makes this place great for a group to stay. Plenty of extra blankets. Nice breezeway porch between the 2 sections of the house. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Majken W.

Country comfort !

We enjoyed our stay at Ruch Refuge..very comfortable, beautiful setting just outside Jacksonville..son and grandson came and loved the bunkbeds..we flew kites in the meadow..and walked down to the park on the river..so glad we stayed here !!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Perfect Spot

Great experience staying at this cabin. We were a group of 7 paragliders visiting for the Ratrace, and location and house were both perfect. Spacious living area and covered deck were both much enjoyed, Be ready for some 'sulfur' smelling water... I hear it is a desirable trait for well water to be this way. There is a filtered water faucet at the kitchen sink which dispenses non-sulfur water, which is nice.

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