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Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Albany, OR
- Place, Monteith District9 min walk
- Place, Calapooia River15 min walk
- Place, Historic Carousel & Museum17 min walk
- Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU
Stay @ our Vintage Hometown FAVE - where guests always rate us 5-stars* for clean, fresh, and comfortable. Enjoy this spacious, bright, and warmly curated guest house. Packed with practical amenities plus off-street parking and fast WIFI. Truly ideal for longer stays, and a cozy home base for work, play, and rest. You'll be charmed by it all!
* Located near hospital, Costco, the mall, and downtown restaurants/shops.
* Drive 20 minutes to Oregon State University. (+Willamette University or WOU).
* Close enough for a day trip to beach, local wineries, or the mountains.
* It's a perfect home base for work, rest, and adventure.
* COME and experience Newport's coastal tide pools and hike winding valley trails.
* Explore walk-under waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park.
* View abundant farm life in green meadows along the backroads and highways.
* Located near hospital, Costco, the mall, and downtown restaurants/shops.
* Drive 20 minutes to Oregon State University. (+Willamette University or WOU).
* Close enough for a day trip to beach, local wineries, or the mountains.
* It's a perfect home base for work, rest, and adventure.
* COME and experience Newport's coastal tide pools and hike winding valley trails.
* Explore walk-under waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park.
* View abundant farm life in green meadows along the backroads and highways.
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Albany
Located in Albany, this cottage is in the city centre. Historic Carousel & Museum and Majestic Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Albany and Springhill Cellars Winery. Monteith District and Hackleman District are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Albany, OR
What's nearby
- Monteith District - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Calapooia River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Historic Carousel & Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Hackleman District - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Oregon State University - 15 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min walk
- Taco Bell - 13 min walk
- Hasty Freez - 16 min walk
- Rigoberto's - 10 min walk
- Subway - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodee A.
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Jodee A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kelly S.
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kelly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanne L.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanne L.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Karl H.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Albany
Karl H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Drew M.
17 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Albany, Oregon
Drew M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Glenn S.
14 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Glenn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leni B.
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elm Street
Leni B.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea F.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Andrea F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly H.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything we hoped for
Kimberly H.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitney Y.
18 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Whitney Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
T W.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
T W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa M.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Little House
Vanessa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deana E.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Deana E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica R.
20 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and warm
Monica R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron G.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Aaron G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scot O.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OSU Visit
Scot O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dez A.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taking our Daughter to check out OSU
Dez A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay in Albany, OR
Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mia H.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable house
Mia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lynda E.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lives up to its Name
Lynda E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy T.
4 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Cape Cod style house
Nancy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and stress free
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Melanie Johnson
Living my best life as "Mom" to a big happy family of 8 kids + 3 grandbabies, I spend my time keeping the fam party bus rolling and helping oversee the family businesses. For many years we've hosted college students and a varierty of friends who lived with us, and now we've started short-term rentals. The welcome mat is out for you and your family too at Hometown Fave in Albany. #WelcomeFriends!
Why they chose this property
We bought this "oldie but goodie" from the original owners years ago. During its lifetime, this big yellow house has served as a home, an extra apartment for family, and medical offices. Now, the Vintage cottage welcomes people from all over the world. How fun!
What makes this property unique
Our vision was to honor the 40's era of the house when we remodeled with the modern updates. Then we furnished the space comfortably for short-term use. Staying true, we kept the original wood floors, the triangle window in the entry closet, and the central heating stove (Bertha - in excellent shape). We trust this is an affordable place for you to explore and enjoy the bounty of the Willamette Valley and all that our area has to offer!
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