Gorgeous Retreat with Hot Tub

10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

McMinnville, OR

Evergreen Aviation Museum14 min walk
Linfield College19 min walk
Wings and Waves Waterpark8 min drive
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Grey Havens, a unique and peaceful house in Oregon's wine country, owned and personally managed by a local couple. We are less than a half mile to beautiful downtown McMinnville, and just blocks from the north end of historic City Park. Enjoy our tasteful but fun decor and architecture, our comfy common areas, private backyard (with hot tub, fire pit, and several decks), and our well-appointed kitchen. Our house is perfect for anything from a wine-themed vacation with friends to a family trip.

You will have the whole house to yourselves, as well as the front and back yards, decks, and patio. This is a split-level house, with one bedroom on the main (2nd) level, one small bedroom down on the first level, the master on the third level, and a fourth bedroom on the fourth level, which is accessed by a secret stairway, via the garage. There are two sitting rooms (one with a small kitchenette) downstairs, to create a master suite. There is a dining room, and plenty of beautiful outdoor living space, including a hot tub.

You have room for three vehicles in the driveway, and the street parking in front of the house is almost always available. This is a good neighborhood for walking, riding bikes, or driving.

Other things to note:
Lots of original and/or local art, fun mid-century and other eclectic furniture styles. The house is pleasantly unexpected and fun to explore.

Property manager

Sally Mehler

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PETS ALLOWED. Human-only groups for this house, please. We spent thousands of dollars re-doing all of the floors because of dogs and cats.

If you damage something, please let Sally know right away.

Please only eat in the dining room, kitchen, and outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

McMinnville

Located in McMinnville, this holiday home is in the city centre. R Stuart & Co. and Panther Creek Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville and Accessory Appeal. Travelling with kids? Consider Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and Wings and Waves Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McMinnville, OR

What's nearby

Evergreen Aviation Museum - 14 min walk
Linfield College - 19 min walk
Eyrie Vineyards - 3 min drive
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum - 7 min drive
Wings and Waves Waterpark - 8 min drive

Getting around

Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Dairy Queen - 17 min walk
Dutch Bros Coffee - 14 min walk
Muchas Gracias Mexican Food - McMinnville - 18 min walk
Two Dogs Taphouse - 16 min walk
Shari's Restaurant - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Retreat with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Retreat with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Retreat with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Retreat with Hot Tub located?

Located in the centre of McMinnville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville, Evergreen Aviation Museum and Oregon Whole Health. Accessory Appeal and Gallery Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., Stayton

17 January 2024

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

Perfect Valley getaway

This property and property owner/manager were great!! The house is a fun, comfortable, well stocked house. We loved how the house had space for everything from game night to some quiet time. Walkable to parks and town. Easy drive to wineries. Sally was fantastic, very quick to communicate and very welcoming. Loved this place and felt cared for

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Maple Valley, USA

15 September 2023

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

Just as described

Five adults on an annual bicycling adventure enjoyed this McMinnville house. The layout allowed for privacy and gathering, whether it be outside or inside. The welcome flowers and coffee were enjoyed throughout the stay. Host Sally was responsive and helpful. We enjoyed walking the neighborhoods and downtown where everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. The seating inside and out was accommodating and comfortable. While not an issue for us, three bedrooms and one bathroom are accessed via a flight of stairs. We would stay here again if needing a big place. And yes, we did find the hidden room. ;-)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

16 July 2023

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

Sweet and cozy stay just outside of downtown McMinnville

Easy in and out, extremely responsive and helpful property manager and the sweetest home that comfortably slept 7 friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

7 July 2023

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

Highly Recommended - great base for Willamette Valley

Beautiful interior design, extremely comfortable, Hot tub is wonderful. The host was very responsive to all communications. This property is private and secluded despite being in a residential neighborhood. We spent many pleasant hours on the deck and in the hot tub. The kitchen is well-equipped. The house is an easy walk from downtown McMinnville, which abounds with good restaurants and wine-tasting rooms. There are several grocery stores within 2-3 miles. This house is a good reason to plan trips to McMinnville. We will definitely stay here the next time we are in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

6 July 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

We recently rented this home for a birthday celebration with 6 women for a getaway in wine country. The location was excellent, easy walk to restaurants for dinner. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. We loved the nice touches throughout, especially the locally sourced coffee for both French press and drop coffee maker. The hot tub was the perfect way unwind and became one of our favorite spots in the evening. The combination of great location, cleanliness, and details make our celebration unforgettable. We will definitely return in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sally Mehler

We are Dave and Sally. We are artists (music, poetry, and visual arts) and travelers. We have loved getting our first vacation rental ready for guests. Sharing our beloved house and Yamhill County with you is something we enjoy greatly.

Why they chose this property

We started looking for a house to make into a short term rental this past summer, and bought this house in October, 2021. We knew as soon as we stepped into this house that it is a special place--it is so comfortable and lovely, yet the quirky labyrinthine nature of the layout really struck our fancy. When you enter the property, you do enter a haven from the outside world--a place to make and eat food, hang around, talk, soak in the hot tub, play games, make art, play music--and a place to come back to, after exploring the wineries, shops, hiking, berry picking, etc that McMinnville and surroundings have to offer.

What makes this property unique

Several common areas to enjoy each other's company, yet the four bedrooms are at opposite corners of the house, and it is totally possible to be a hermit if you want to.
Managed by Sally and Dave, who live nearby. This house is our labor of love, not a cog in the wheel of a large management company.