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A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window with multiple panes, and a built-in fireplace. - Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat (Salem)
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a tiered dessert stand. - Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat (Salem)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a central island with chairs. - Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat (Salem)
A two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden. - Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat (Salem)
A staircase with pink floral decorations, a white interior, and a view of a living area with a couch and a window. - Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat (Salem)
At Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat

  • This custom-built home, designed by New York Times Bestselling Author, Colleen Houck, is set up as a family reunion and event retreat. It features two kitchens, themed rooms for sleeping and gathering, a game room, and even a secret reading room. The outdoors include multiple fairy gardens, a seasonal pond, a vegetable garden and orchard, a koi pond with a three-tiered waterfall, a large flock of more than one hundred top show-quality domestic waterfowl, and much more! With plenty of indoor and outdoor games and activities, including a kids' map and scavenger hunt, you'll want to return again and again.

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About the area

West Salem, a neighbourhood in Salem, is home to this holiday home. Union Street Railroad Bridge and Bush House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orchard Heights Winery and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Salem Riverfront Carousel and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Salem travel guide
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Salem, OR

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain, a vineyard, and a clear blue sky.
    Orchard Heights Winery
    8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • A modern bridge with a unique design, a river below, and a park with greenery.
    Salem Riverfront Park
    13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Eagle Crest Reservoir
    7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Elsinore Theater
    14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Willamette University
    15 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    7 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Panda Express
    7 min drive
  • Roger That BBQ
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Reunion Waterfowl Retreat located?

Located in Salem, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eagle Crest Reservoir, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Willamette River and Salem Riverfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and wonderful amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in the country!

My husband and I were very impressed with Colleen and her husband's idyllic property. They were very attentive and opened their home to us like family. We particularly loved the geese and ducks. It was very well situated to enjoy wine tasting in the Williamette Valley. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Salem - You will not be disappointed

Colleen’s property is absolutely gorgeous and spacious. We loved our gorgeous bedrooms which were themed after her NYT’s best-selling novels. Our family especially enjoyed the large bonus family room where we could hang out with lots of space: perfect for gathering; playing games (including PacMan), watching tv, eating breakfast, etc. The choice of snacks, coffee, and various breakfast items/treats were abundant and much appreciated for our family with varying snack and breakfast preferences. We loved that there was a dining table and huge comfortable couch. You will literally melt into the couch in the bonus family room! The property is gorgeous, green, lush, and great for short walks. A neat added bonus is the mini fridge at the front door for any last minute drinks on the go for local road-trips and site seeing. Colleen is the perfect hostess and she encouraged us to use the large media room and other areas of her gorgeous house. Colleen baked homemade brownies for us and welcomed us to her sanctuary as if we a member of her family. While we didn’t have time, you can book a tea party with Colleen, and we could tell that based on our stay, you will not be disappointed with the attention to details and food. A tea party was booked for the day that we left and the set up looked exquisite. Colleen’s property is a short 10 minute drive to Salem’s city center and we were within an hour’s drive to sites in Portland, and approximately an hour and 15 minute drive to Eugene. The Willamette win country and coast are great day trips too! We would gladly stay here again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn’t be more satisfied

The property was awesome and the property owners were even more awesome! We really enjoyed ourselves during our 5 day stay. Just plain awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet , Clean and Comfortable

Great spot to stay while visiting grandkids. They even came over to see the baby ducks and geese in the pond. After helping with birthday parties, it was great to have my quiet little place to retire at night. Owner was very nice and helpful. She gave me a nice tour around when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022