Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions
Bayou on the 9
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Put yourself right in the middle of the Oregon wine scene and just across the street from golf when you book your stay at this McMinnville retreat. The lower part of a larger residence, you'll have the plenty of privacy and access to all the local attractions.
Located just three miles from the city of McMinnville, you'll be able to sample local wines and then visit the art galleries. If you have an event at Linfield College, this is the perfect spot to enjoy it all.
Golf course views flooding in from the sliding glass doors and a casual ambiance set the tone for a relaxing stay. Kick back with a glass of Pinot Noir on the deck as you connect to the WiFi and read about the close by tasting rooms. Catch up with your favorite cable show, or read a book on the deck.
Cook up a tasty dish on the gas grill, or make use of the basic kitchenette to make sure everyone is fed and happy. You can play a game of Ping-Pong as you discuss where to go tomorrow.
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom space will host up to four guests. Both rooms feature queen-size beds and plenty of storage for all of your belongings.
Reserve a tee time at the Bayou Golf Course to enjoy a day of navigating the hazards and driving down the lush fairways.
Taste your way through the world-class wine country with stops at Argyle, Domaine Roy, and Hazelfern Cellars. Indulge in an artisan pizza, or a mouth-watering sandwich at the Red Hills Market before heading back home.
Whether you're swinging away on the golf course, or swirling your way through the Pinot Noir flight, this Oregon Wine Country home puts you right in the middle of it all.
Things to know: Please note that someone will be in the upstairs residence.
Parking notes: Street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis; parking is not guaranteed.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Golf view
Barbecue grill
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, this apartment is next to a golf course. R Stuart & Co. and Kristin Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Willamette Mission State Park and City Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville and Accessory Appeal. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and birdwatching.
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
Wings and Waves Waterpark - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
Spirit Mountain Casino - 26 min drive - 41.1 km
Getting around
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 3 min drive
Laughing Bean Bistro - 6 min drive
Conservatory Bar - 5 min drive
Burger King - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions on 25 May 2026 start from £161, 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.
What time is check-in at Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bright & Cheery Golf Getaway, Close to Wineries & Local Attractions located?
This family-friendly McMinnville apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville and Liquid Light Glassworks. Linfield College and Oregon Whole Health are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a lovely daylight basement with a great view of a golf course. It's clean, spacious, and comfortable and has more TV channels than I've ever seen. The beds are nice, the bathroom is large (with white fluffy towels), and there's a ping pong table. Who doesn't love that? There's also a nice assortment of board games and a good dining room table to play them on.
There are, however, a couple of drawbacks to be aware of:
1) As mentioned in previous reviews, there are no thermostat controls in the basement. We like to sleep cold (with lots of blankets), but the heating came on strong in the middle of the night and we had to throw off covers and open windows and even then, we were still sweating in the middle of winter. Even the comfortable beds couldn't make up for the discomfort of a hot room, unfortunately. (Although - that said - I still think we slept better having two separate, if warm, rooms than we would have in a single hotel room with temperature control.) It would be nice if there was some way to request a cooler night-time temperature when booking.
2) The property is on well water, which has a slightly sulfurous smell. There's a nice set-up in the corner with a bottled water system for drinking/cooking - but be sure to remember to get a glass of the drinking water before brushing your teeth and keep in mind that your morning shower will not smell particularly good.
3) There are lots of breakable knickknacks and decorative items around. Luckily our kids are old enough to know how to be careful so it wasn't a problem, but if you have younger kids, this is probably not a good fit for you.
4) The kitchen is somewhat cobbled together with a plug-in burner and a dorm fridge. It works okay, but it's not easy to cook an elaborate meal if you plan to eat in (which, luckily, we didn't do much of this time around).
5) There is no full-size couch - just one love-seat and some smaller chairs. This means that if someone isn't sleeping well and wants to move out to the couch in the middle of the night, there's not a comfortable place out there to lie down. There are a couple of chairs that recline, but you're still in kind of a V position. Again - not a big deal, but something to be aware of.
Luckily, none of these drawbacks were a big deal for us and we would happily stay again and recommend it to others - just with those few caveats.
Two hours after checkin time, Vacasa text and asked to rate the cleanliness of the rental from 1 to 5, we gave them a 2. Checkin time was 4:00 we got there about 5:00.
Pictures on the Internet site, were not exactly as shown. Overly furnished and with some pieces of furniture broken. There were no paper towels, Dish towel or dish rags. If you needed to wipe down or clean up after being in the kitchen, there was nothing to do that with.
The thermostat was in the main house upstairs that you had no access to. The day we got there it was too cold and the next day to warm.
When we got there, we found it to be uncleaned. The floor and carpeting had not been vacuumed, lots of crumbs and stuff under a small couch cushion, used coffee pod still in Keurig, bath tub not cleaned. Bath rugs had hair and dirt on them. The patio table was dirty and dusty (again, no way to clean it) so we could not enjoy sitting or eating there. Plastic patio chairs were old and sun crusted/flaky/durty. You couldn't sit in them without getting your clothing dirty from the plastic dust.
Slidding door and screen was a little hard to open and close without extra effort.
The location was great. Just a couple driving minuets to down town and to wineries. Good restaurants.
Teresa E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Teresa, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we're glad you thought our home's location was great. That said, we apologize for the issues you experienced that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. Please know that cleanliness and our guests' comfort are of the utmost importance to us and we regret this was not reflected during your stay. We hope the compensation you received helped alleviate some of your frustration. Additionally, we are sorry the temperature of the home was not to your liking and we have shared your comments with the local team. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and better impress you on your next getaway.
Golf course location very attractive, close to town (5 to 10 min to 3rd St, Linfield) and vineyards. Birds, trees, great deck. Spacious main area, comfy beds. Pillows could be better. Property owner responded quickly and kindly when we asked for a short term temperature adjustment. Ping pong table was fun. Coffee makers (Kuerig and drip) but no coffee provided. Convenient small refrigerators, hot plate, plentry of glasses and plates. Plenty of towels for 3 of us, 3 nights, A few notes on cleanliness, especially for a property under rental management during COVID: the bathroom sink, toilet, and tub should be spotless. Lose the unclean shower curtain. Carpet in bedrooms needs good shampooing, or at least spot cleaning. Easy fixes to make guests more comfortable. Motion sensor lights make night access easier and safer, so thanks! Suggest moving the key box up off the geound for easier access/visibility. Friendly owner lives upstairs.
Minal P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered during your stay with us. Our team of housekeepers takes pride in their cleanliness standards, as it is a top priority service we provide for every guest prior to check-in. We are disappointed to see that this concern was not reported to us during your stay as we would have been happy to assist. We have passed your feedback along to our housekeeping staff so they are aware of your concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kara K.
14 Apr 2021
Nice
It was nice but there's no stove/oven n also you can't control heat yourself without having to call Vacasa to have owner turn it up or down
Kara K.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Hi, Kara! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry for the disappointing experience you had in our home. We attempt to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so guests can make the best choice for their stay. Please note that the listing reflects that this home has a kitchenette with a hot plate. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns before booking, as we are happy to help. We hope to have another chance at impressing you on a future stay.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ryan C.
13 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
We rented this spot to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Arriving at the location was a little scary. The stairs leading to the basement entrance were on the edge of a cliff with no rail and very slippery. On more than one occasion, even when walking carefully, one of us would slip. The rental itself was very clean and representative of pictures. When attempting to cook food, the toaster and hot plate could not be in use at the same time. We learned this after trying to cook and then immediately blew a breaker. It took 3-4 phone calls to get someone to turn it back on for us as the breaker box was in a locked area. Additionally, the kitchen had no vent or fan which made us nervous to cook anything other than toast in the toaster, even though we had already purchased groceries for our stay. This meant that we spent more money than we wanted to for takeout.
The mini freezer in the kitchen took over 24hrs to make ice. This was unfortunate because we were instructed not to drink the well tap water and had to use a water cooler that only served room temperature water. The cherry on top was on our final night, when the host threw a holiday party of some sort late into the evening. We spent the last night of our anniversary trip listening to women gossip in the stairwell, loud speakers, and stomping from the floor above us. It was just really disappointing.
Ryan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Hi Ryan, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will give your feedback about the entry and kitchenette to the local staff for further review. We apologize if the kitchenette appliances were not what you were expecting. We provide photos, a virtual tour, a unit description, and a list of available amenities so that future guests know exactly what they will be seeing upon arrival. We are very sorry if there was noise from the home above. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Gerald E.
16 Aug 2020
Great getaway
This rental is in a great location where you can get to Portland in a short timeframe or the beach in less than a couple of hours.
Gerald E.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Harold J.
31 Dec 2018
Very Nice
Enjoyed our stay.
Harold J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Olena S.
25 Sept 2018
Wonderful stay
The house was everything we wanted it to be. Beautiful view from the backyard with that huge patio two bedrooms.
Olena S.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Amy M.
18 Aug 2018
DONT STAY HERE
NO TEMP CONTROLS! OWNER IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR COMFORT. NO LAUNDRY FACILITIES BUT AGENCY EXPECTS YOU TO DO THEIR LINENS AND TOWELS! POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TREATED LIKE A PEASANT! STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE
Amy M.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We are very sorry to read this review and hope to alleviate any guest concerns with our response. The temperature is controlled by the home. This guest was provided with twenty towels and extra sheets, and we did offer to wash their towels and linens for them during their stay. Our property manager was consistently in touch with this guest throughout their stay, and we did offer to refund them if they chose to stay elsewhere. We are very sorry to see their stay was not more enjoyable since the guest declined the refund and chose to stay in the home.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Shanda B.
10 Jul 2018
Hoped for better...
The upstairs owner controls the thermostat, not convenient- we froze the whole time. The water smells like sulfur- there is a water cooler for drinking but the cold selection did not work- it was room temperature. But, the place was clean and well kept.
Shanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We appreciate this guest taking the time to leave this feedback. Our local property manager is working with the homeowner to ensure our guests are comfortable during their stay. Thank you!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Drew H.
5 Jun 2018
Just as expected.
Spent a couple of days with family here. The space was large and inviting. The back deck was great and had an amazing view of the golf course. Very close to town and the space has everything we needed. Everything was very clean. Beds were comfortable. Thanks,
Drew H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen K.
1 Jun 2018
Very relaxing stay
Very clean with most of the amenities that one needs for an extended stay with family or friends. Things we liked: clean like a hotel room, comfy beds, nice bathroom, spacious deck with ample seating overlooking the golf course (okay, overlooking the driving range but still very peaceful). Things we wanted: full sized fridge (ice maker especially), complimentary coffee k-pods (at least to get us through the first morning).
We had a great stay, would stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to booking multiple rooms at one of McMinnvilles several sub-par hotels.
Stephen K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Stephen C.
26 Dec 2017
Our stay
I loved the place. Clean, quiet, lots of room. But you definitely need to install a hand railing leading to the back deck and also you need to install much better lighting. The lockbox was a struggle too. We have family in McMinnville that we visit often and would love to stay there but without a hand railing and better lightening we would have to pass. We are at the age where we need these accessories.
Stephen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
30 Nov 2017
Do it again.
Clean, quiet except for some footsteps and the dog running around upstairs at night a few times. Great beds. Lots of room. I would do it again.
Stephen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Maria Dawn S.
20 Oct 2017
Great stay for small family.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this vacation home in McMinnville. We especially liked the fact that there were board games and a ping pong table to help entertain the family on our rainy weekend stay. It was close the Linfield College and Downtown and so much more comfortable and convenient than a motel for a small family. Thank you so much.
Maria Dawn S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
26 Sept 2017
Great stay
Enjoyed lovely decor and view of golf course.
Barbara T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
14 Sept 2017
Very clean, but needs some tweaking.
The basement apartment is nice and large. It was spotless. Had some issues with linens in bath. They were new and hadn't been laundered by housekeeping prior to our stay. So after a shower or drying your hands you were left with a lot of linen fibers on your body or hands. Not very conducive to contact lens application.
Also the basement apartment has a Keurig coffee maker and is supposed to have a
"starter" supply of kcups which it did not have. Frustrating way to start the day.
Patricia B.
Archival
8/10 Good
Miranda V.
5 Sept 2017
McMinnville Basement
The property was very clean and large with great air conditioning. The house was very comfortable with very nice beds and sitting areas and a large bathroom. This is a basement though and you could clearly hear the owners upstairs and their dog running around at all hours. Parking was also strange. There isn't an oven or full sized fridge but we did pretty well with the hot plate. Plenty of towels and a water cooler which was very nice to have. Would have liked more coffee pods. Wireless was pretty pointless and didn't work.
Miranda V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Holly V.
22 Aug 2017
Great!
Our stay was wonderful & we meet our nice host who gave us good recommendations on wineries & restaurants.
Holly V.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Julie B.
20 Aug 2017
Balcony with a view
We stayed here specifically for the total eclipse and were not disappointed. The place was roomy and we particularly enjoyed playing table tennis and the games provided. i think however it could do with a cooker if you wanted to make a meal, especially as there is plenty of room, but it wasn't an issue for us with only being there a short time.
Julie B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melissa k.
14 Aug 2017
Clean and charming home!
We stayed at this home while attending a softball tournament it was perfect for us. House was very clean and quiet. We even enjoyed a round of golf between games.
Melissa k.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melissa K.
31 Jul 2017
Great house
The house very clean and charming. Staff was extremely responsive and helpful! Great location, golf course and staff were extremely nice and helpful too, if you decide to golf.