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A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, several chairs, and a chandelier.
A two-story house with a front porch, a stone foundation, and a number "264" sign.
A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a gray sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wooden staircase.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Willamette River
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Independence, OR
  • Place, Independence Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Public Library
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Close in Historic district craftsman

You won't struggle to find personal space in this beautiful Craftsman house located just two blocks from the main strip of charming downtown Independence. Relax and curl up on the couch with a book and a cup of coffee or use the space as home base for your exploration of wine country with your traveling group. Our home can also provide comfortable space for when you need a break between wedding or reunion events. This is a comfortable and inviting place to be your home away from home.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2564497
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Independence

Located in Independence, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Independence Heritage Museum and Monmouth Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Inspriation Garden and Pfaff Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salem Convention Center or Salem Armory Auditorium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Independence, OR

What's nearby

  • Independence Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Independence Public Library - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverview City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Henry Hill Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inspriation Garden - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 19 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonny’s Coffee And Plants - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pink House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close in Historic district craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close in Historic district craftsman?

As of Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close in Historic district craftsman on Sep 27, 2026 start from $459, 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 Close in Historic district craftsman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close in Historic district craftsman?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close in Historic district craftsman located?

Located in the heart of Independence, this vacation home is steps from Independence Historic District, Independence Heritage Museum, and Independence Public Library. Riverview City Park and Willamette River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house! Was perfect for our family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic home with all the modern amenities. Great location for walking around Independence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Great location!Very historic house, one of our favourite stays for sure! Would love to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved our stay here! It’s in a great location! The house had everything we needed and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very comfortable stay and we had everything we needed. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the old character of the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The town of Independence is very nice. We were there for a triathlon in Salem. The location was great. The house was very nice, and had a ton of room. We really enjoyed our stay. If there is any downside to the house, it is very close to a train track, and there is a train that passes through each night. It didn’t affect us much. We went right back to sleep. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family gathering for our father's memorial. We grew up in the neighborhood, so knew it well. The front porch was a great place to sit and catch up with family and watch the kids play in the front yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space to hang out. We really enjoyed staying at The Williams House
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip, the house was perfect. We had 1 little issue and they addressed it right away. We were there for a wedding, it was right downtown and close to everything. Just beware of the train in the middle of the night, they blow the horn like 7 times and it feels like the train is in the room with you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious home with so much character. The location is excellent aside from the nightly train around 1:30am. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a great location

This place was great. The description was accurate to the house and its location. We loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, Definitely want to stay there again next time i'm in the area.

This house was beautiful and perfect for two families to stay together on a joint vacation. It was within walking distance of multiple restaurants and a short drive to the wedding venue we were attending.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

Nice historic home. Walkable to town and trolley. We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend

The house is better than pictured. Easy walk to fun shops and restaurants in town. Comfortable beds and nicely equipped kitchen. We were very happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. The remodel it went through was really nicely done and still maintained the historic feel. The informational binder provided pictures of the before and after, and it also provided some history of the property which was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Independence Gathering Place!

Rented the house for a bevy of beautiful bridesmaids for a wedding at Green Villa Barn. As a perfect location and very well appointed and clean, beautiful old home. Highly recommend.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs for our event, very clean and the neighborhood quiet and safe. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

We loved this house and it’s convenient location. Perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend, kitchen is well equipped, as well as all bedrooms and bathrooms. Temperature inside was comfy. Loved the cute little town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Football game getaway

Our family had such a great time at this house! There was plenty of space for our party of nine and we were all so comfortable. We also really enjoyed the town of Independence, very charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay

Great accommodations. Home was comfortable and beautifully decorated. Only thing we didn’t like was the rain that blows it’s horn every night at 12:30 and every morning about at 8:30. We had room for the whole family.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

Property exactly as described, no issues, would return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Summer Kick Off

We needed a big house to take care of family that came to town from our daughter’s graduation. The neighborhood that this house is in and the quality of this home exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding in Independence

We attended a wedding in Independence and needed a spot for several out of state family members to stay. This house fit the bill perfectly for us. Lots of space, well appointed and very charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2025
Thanks for staying, Sarah. With a house this sized we thought would be attract a few couples to come and stay for a long weekend and go wine tasting but we're quickly realizing that it's becoming a centrally located spot to have family and friends to come together when a wedding celebration is not far away. Hope you had a chance to visit our small yet charming downtown.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oregon

What a beautiful house with tons of space! The location was perfect-walking distance to downtown Independence. The home was very clean, had all of the necessities, and made our stay very very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Jones

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We're Mike and Sayuri in our early 50's, married 26 years, two kids and a sheepadoodle. Newly empty nesters. We are active rental real estate owners and spend a chunk of time handling the properties. We love to hike when time permits, walk our dog Suki and enjoy a great cup of coffee, pint of beer or glass of red wine.

Why they chose this property

I found this house right before Thanksgiving in 2020. As I pulled into town from Portland I fell in love with the small town charm, the decked out downtown with lights, garland and poinsettia's all ready for the holidays. And then I pulled up to the front of the house just two blocks off downtown and fell in love. This house though in desperate need of remodeling had all the charm to it. It was a gamble with much of the charm covered. A lot of houses have everything ripped out over the years. This one had it's share of problems yet after 4 large dumpster loads of stuff removed, including 8 layers of flooring in the kitchen, the house started to pull together. Though we have much more in store for this house, I'm very pleased with where our remodeling has taken us.

What makes this property unique

The box beam ceiling in the dining room and the leaded glass hutches in the living and dining room were huge draws for me. But the size of the kitchen and it's potential was a huge selling point. Combine that with the brightness of the main level from the many and huge windows. These sold me on the house. Added bonuses are the huge master bedroom and bathroom on the upper level.

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