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Step back in time with a little vinyl!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salem, OR
  • Place, Bush's Pasture Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bush House Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows

TREAT YOURSELF with this luxury cabin that will make you feel like you truly "got away" despite being in the heart of the capitol city. Nothing can quite replace that bone-deep relaxation that a cabin in the woods can deliver, and these cedar-lined walls and sky-high ceilings offer you just that.

You get to step back in time when you enter the Capitol Cabin, to the 70s to be exact. The rich colors and fancy architecture will so transport you that you will ask, "Am I in a movie right now?!"

The space



You will finally accept that you are, in fact, playing the starring role in this movie called LIFE! Switch on the record player, pour a cold drink, and stretch out in front of floor-to-ceiling glass windows to soak up the sunshine.

Guest access



The whole place is yours. Enjoy!

Other things to note



As wonderful as they are your fur-babies need to stay home or with a friend. We have severe pet allergies in the family and can't risk exposure.

Per licensing rules, this home cannot exceed 4 adults. Thank you!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Salem

Salem is home to this holiday home. Bush House Museum and Capitol City Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Deepwood Estate and Union Street Railroad Bridge. Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village are also worth visiting.
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Salem, OR

What's nearby

  • Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bush's Pasture Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Salem Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bush House Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bush Barn Art Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 9 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Daynight Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows on 22 Jun 2026 start from £228, 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 at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows located?

Situated in Salem, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bush's Pasture Park, Soap box derby and Bush Barn Art Center. Bush House Museum and Minto Brown Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little house and host was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy house and loved the details like having everything you need for a week long stay. The retro decor was very fitting, and loved the location close to all that we wanted to be near. Thank you, great hosts and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Hi Claudia. Thanks for the 5⭐️ review! We enjoyed having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Good weekend in Salem

We stayed in the unique and lovely place. Was a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Hi Jacob! Thank you for the lovely 5⭐ review! It was a pleasure to hoste you. Looking forward to having you all back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matilda C.

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

Central cozy cabin

It was an awesome location with many recourses near by. Loved the cozy feel and the overall atmosphere! Decor was super fun and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mivsam Y.

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

A gorgeous house

One of the most beautiful houses I stayed at. The host thought of every detail and was highly responsive. Looking forward to staying there again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property exceeded our expectations. Had more amenities than expected. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Lovely vintage home

My husband and I stayed here during parents weekend. We were comfortable and enjoyed cooking for our daughter and giving her a break from dorm life. The house was charming and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Delighted to have Diane stay. Would invite her again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

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

Delightful!!!

Great location, super clean, and perfect for cozy relaxation. The weather stressed travel plans but great communication with the host took any lodging related stress away. The location had everything needed once we arrived (yay coffee!!!). Awesome stay, thanks!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Gabriel thank you sooo much for the 5-⭐review! It was such a delight to host your family. I'm so glad you made it through the snow and ice storm. That was a rough one. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Blessings!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon l.

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

Unique property in a unique area of Salem.

Renting was very seemless and the owners helpful when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5-⭐ review Jon! Such a delight to have you stay. Delighted it was such a seamless process for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Great

Great house and neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Beautiful home

Heather pays attention to details! She made everything easy! The decor was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thank you Adam! I love that you enjoyed the space so much! Thank you for the five star review. Happy holidays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Excellent Stay!

We had such a great experience staying in this house. My kids kept saying, "Wow, this is such a cool place!" I loved that I got to show them what a record player was, hah! This was in a perfect location for going to the Enchanted Forest and Silver Falls. Check-in was easy and owner was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Molly was great! Would host again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel M.

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

cool architecture

It's a fantastic place and location. The window in one of the bedrooms was not working and communication with the owner before the check-in was a little glitchy but it worked out. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

My Family

I was able to see my Son and Brother. The home was Great , couldn't ask for a better location The host Heather was easy to work with , which made our stay that much better ! Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

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

Mid century modern

My family totally loved this house! We were in Salem to drop my daughter off at Willamette University which was only about 15 minutes from the house. It's on a quite culdesac, immaculately clean, and enough room and privacy for our family of four. I will definitely stay here again when I come to Salem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5🌟 review! It was a delight to host your family on your new adventure of your daughter going to Willamette U. Thank you for mentioning how clean the property is. Our cleaner takes pride in her work and wants our guests to feel relaxed in a place they can trust. Blessings!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Peaceful. Cute architecture house

Heather our host was very helpful with all our questions. If there was any thing we needed, she was quick to respond. The beds comfortable. The blankets were perfect! Cute balcony out by the main room able to seat outside. The street were the house sets very quiet. We book this house for the easy and quick 10 miles to Independence to watch fireworks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review! It was such a delight to host your family. I'm so glad you enjoyed the blankets. Getting an extra duvet and linen sheet and linen duvet cover was high on my priority list. Look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Salem Stay in the Spring

We really loved our stay at Capitol Cabin! It was the perfect fit for me and my son and his girlfriend while we visited my daughter and her wife. Our stay was comfortable, convenient to many things, easy check in/out, seamless communication with the host, and a great value for the cost. I would stay here again without hesitation. We all loved the vibe and retro decor, and the location was perfect. We had everything we needed for our stay and really appreciated Heather's communication and attention to detail. The only thing missing was a dishwasher, but for a shorter stay, it was no problem at all. The next time we come to visit, I'll be checking availability for Capitol Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

What an awesome house!

So cool! So much thought went into every room. Honestly the house felt like a time machine. For those of us born in the 70s, it was like revisiting your childhood. The house is spectacular and truly an architectual wonder. The wood thoughtout gives the home a warmth that is lacking in our modern homes and the little touches like even the light switches demonstrate that this house has more character than any house we've seen in a long time. We loved it! We spent hours listening to the record player cruising through the old vinyl. We never even turned on the TV. Our new favorite place in Salem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Comfortable Quiet Cabin

Updated cabin in a quiet residential neighborhood. We appreciated the coffee and warm linens. We will certainly stay there again when we come to Salem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silas C.

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

Very clean and functional rental

Two thumbs up
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raina S.

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

Capitol Cabin

This place was darling, better than the listing for sure! Very clean, quiet little neighborhood, not far from anything you may need. It's provided with all necessities as well. We would definitely stay again. Thank you, Heather for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather Rauh

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Design! I love it!! I want to create spaces where people feel inspired. Able to rest, cook, and bond with those they love. All while feeling they have all they need and more to create memories that become foundational in their relationships.

I am married to my husband of 12 years. We have three young children and nine chickens. We are grateful every day to be a part of the Salem community. And we delight in being able to share the Capitol Cabin with you during your travels.

Why they chose this property

My partner and I were immediately captivated by this custom home. The natural lighting, the angles, the materials, and even the size. It is art. My kind of art. A thoughtfully sculpted house, brimming with character and natural texture. The Capitol Cabin is sculpture that you get to eat, love, rest, and sleep in.

Our initial intention was to buy a property on the beach as our first short-term rental. But when this house came on market here in Salem, where we live, I couldn't stay away. It was exactly the short of house my husband and I would live in if we had chosen to not have kids. That said, we have 3 young children we love dearly, so a two bedroom house is not going to suit our needs at this time.

"But why not when we are empty nesters?" we asked ourselves. That would be the perfect time to own this home. And we want to have short-term rentals, so why not this one. It is perfect, with so much style, and nearby to our personal home in Salem. So why don't we buy our future home -- the 15-years in the future home -- now, share this beautiful architecture with travelers, and be halfway through our mortgage by the time we are ready for it? Why not indeed?

So here we are. Throwing our own style, attention to detail, and creative expression on into a home that we now get to share with you. We hope you enjoy your stay!!

What makes this property unique

Unique three-tier home design, cozy urban cabin vibe. 14' ceilings, 10' south-facing windows with made-to-order linen curtains, natural wood inside and out. Remarkable amount of natural light, with noteworthly light fixtures for after dark.

Double door entryway with coat closet accessible from short walkway and interior garage door. Staircase leads to open concept living room, with a second, shorter stairway to the kitchen/dining area. Hallway leads to back bedrooms and bathrooms. Two-level deck situated within modest, sloped backyard. Private patio with bistro table and chairs accessible from both bedrooms.

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