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Close in Historic district craftsman

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Living room/dining room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • 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, Mountain Fir Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single 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
Minimum age to rent: 22
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 # 2564497vb
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 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

About the area

Independence

Located in Independence, this holiday home is in the city centre 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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Independence, OR

What's nearby

  • Independence Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Independence Public Library - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pioneer Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Independence Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mountain Fir Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonny’s Coffee And Plants - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close in Historic district craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close in Historic district craftsman?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close in Historic district craftsman located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Corynn G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebeeca S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joleen P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrey G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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 7 Jan, 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

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Perfect getaway home!

The house is good sized, very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the location near Main Street and appreciated the small town feel. We cooked in the well equipped kitchen a couple of evening and it felt like home. Mike the owner was very communicative and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zacharia R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie I.

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

Charming home

Independence is a little off the beaten path, but it is a place everyone should visit. What a lovely town! The house is charming and very roomy. The adults stayed downstairs and the teenagers had the upstairs to themselves. I was impressed with all of the cooking appliances and utensils. The owner was very quick to respond to my messages and questions. Everything was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

patrick r.

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

Small town feel

Just what we needed for our trip. Nice small town feel to relax from busy days of sightseeing and walking along the river trail for exercise in the morning and stopping by the bakery for fresh baked breakfast goods before starting our next adventure.House is a lovely remodel of an early 1900’s historic home with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

We were there for our son’s Weeding.

It was absolutely wonderful. The house was super nice and clean. It had everything we needed. So glad we found this place. I wound highly recommend it to any one! ❤️🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena H.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a group of 7 ladies for a planning retreat. The space was large and comfortable for meeting and meals. It's a beautiful craftsman renewed to a T! Very spacious rooms and living space. Some of our group heard the nearby train in the night, but others didn't. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared K.

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

Great place to stay

This was a great house for a party of 10 with plenty of room to sleep everyone. It was very clean and spacious, and everyone had a great time. We were in the area for an event in Salem and this location had easy access to the nearby city. Family members walked to the town festivities, farmers market, movie theater and restaurants. Michael, the property owner, was quick to respond to messages and wonderful to work with. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

mike m.

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

Independence vacation

Everything was great. Not able to use the grill. Dirty and had cobwebs. Table outside, turn upside down on the ground. Main level bathroom window, not able to lock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven and Ashleigh S.

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

Family stay

House was spacious, which was nice for our family. Property manager was very prompt with response to questions at check in. The train went threw 5 out of the 7 nights at 2:45 am, a block away, and they aren't shy about the horn at intersections (which isnt the properties fault). Overall 5 out of 5. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean M.

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

Great House

The house looks great for as old as it is. Needs better bed linens, all of us found them to not enough sleep comfortably. Heating was very hot at night and couldn’t get the thermostat to the right temp. Appliances were great. Shower and bathrooms where clean and plenty of pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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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