Entering the house is what I suppose partial time travel must be like: it's the beautiful old mansion of the mayor from 1906 with gorgeous wood finishings and high ceilings combined with all that a modern-day person would need. It is very well-furnished, and I wouldn't mind taking the spacious super-well equipped kitchen along. Best of all are the hosts: They helped us with all requests and were very easy to reach and to talk to.
The location of the rental is perfect for exploring the downtown shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the waterfront, the farmers market and the library. Central Park and the OSU campus are within walking and biking distance. Bikes are a perfect way to get around in Corvallis, and there is a bike rack on the porch to safely lock them. There are lots of beautiful biking and hiking trails all around Corvallis, or you can venture out a little further to Mary's Peak, the beautiful OR coast or the Cascade mountains.
If you are here for business, rest assured that the large working spaces in the house and the high-speed internet will accommodate your needs.