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Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Right on the north Santiam River, Spring Shire House offers a tranquil retreat with waterfront views and activities like swimming, rafting, kayaking or fishing. Inside this fully furnished home you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms including a unique bonus room with bunk beds and hobbit door for kids.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Televisions come with video game consoles.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Security deposit will be retained if rule violated

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Mill City, OR

What's nearby

  • North Santiam River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Silver Falls State Park - 27 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Willamette University - 40 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion - 42 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 42 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Mountain Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trio Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's Mountain Pizza - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from North Santiam River and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Elkhorn Golf Course. Detroit Lake and Silver Falls State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blanca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home quite and relaxing we really had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was perfect for a 4 day work trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and space by the river! So many great bikes, water activities, and beautiful sunrises. Panty of space for the whole family and both clean and well stocked. Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gracie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Was a perfect place to fit all 7 adults on our family reunion
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Girls hiking trip

Owner answered all my questions promptly. Loved the river. That was our evening ritual to go and sit in the river every night. The place was a central location for all our hikes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

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

Love it

We love everything about this house and properly.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene River House

The property is so serene by the river. Relaxing and calm environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra Shekhar B.

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

Beautiful View

It was amazing vacation at this property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Loving Mill City!

This place is awesome! Location are perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Ladies Getaway

The house had a terrific layout, plenty of room for all of us. The river view fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royce S.

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

Santiam River House in Mill City

Wonderful house right on river. Had everything we needed and host was easy to connect with when we had a question. Beautiful little town! Easy access to other places we wanted to visit. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

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

Beautiful

This property is perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL S.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Beautiful home with lots of room. We loved the river being in the backyard and hope to stay again soon. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great Home

This house is awesome. Right on the river. Plenty of space
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

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

WONDERFUL

We love this house and everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valarie R.

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

Relaxing family time

Great place to gather with family for thanksgiving (or anytime that revolves around food) as the kitchen is fully equipped. Various spices have been left , and lots of pots/pans. Bedrooms have good privacy.and are nice and dark
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drayson M.

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

2nd stay just as good as the first

This was our second stay and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped in the kitchen, garage (rafts, fishing, ping pong etc), blankets, towels etc. The property is in a great location and the river is literally in the backyard. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Beautiful Location

Great for our large family. The town folk were so friendly. Plenty to do.Well stocked and close enough to activities. Games for all ages. 74 year old grandma even floated the river. Wish we had planned a longer trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing Family Time

The location on the river cannot be beat. The house is set up for large gatherings without a lot of fuss. Set up as a happy space for both kids and adults. There’s enough living room and dining seating to easily accommodate our large family - this is always a challenge for us as our extended family grows. Thank you, Chris, for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The best possible vacation in the Corona time

House was clean, and large for a family of 7 kids and 5 adults .. Inflatable rafting devices worked well and it was A GREAT FUN on the river. Lot of air leaking rafts, but you can find some that are ok, if you look for it .. WIFi was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janay M.

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

Great location, property, and experience!

My family of 5 needed to make a last minute trip to Mill City, the property owner was very responsive and able to accommodate our needs. The property itself is on a quite, private street, right on the beautiful river. The pictures do not do the property justice as it was much, much nicer in person. It is also very well stocked with cooking items and spices, which I always really appreciate. It is located right down town, walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are planning our large family trip at this property next year. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

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

Ronfeld stay

Very fun. Lovely home, well stocked and situated for large group. Trash containers full upon arrival, so left or trash in the garage. Not able to use the fireplace, maybe shut off for the summer? Would have appreciated more firewood for the fire pit. Otherwise, amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Family Fun

GreatPlaceTo relaxAnd unwindEnjoy the river in thisWonderful house and all it has to offer.Didn’t need a thing! Even had a little excitement with a drift boat getting lodged in the falls at the damn! (Everyone okay I understand) And the boat is still there ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Birthday Weekend

We absolutely loved our stay! I wasn't expecting this home to be as well stocked as it was even after seeing reviews that mentioned it. It was great having so many things to choose from in the kitchen to cook with. It was funny when we did dishes & realized we had used 5 cookie sheets but there were still more in the cupboard. We loved the amount of blankets that were in so many different spots so that there were plenty to choose from. This is truly a fully stocked home. The variety of games was overwhelming! We could have spent the entire time playing them but wouldn't have gotten through all of them. This was our first time doing something other than a hotel & we loved that the feeling wasn't sterile, it felt "lived in" & loved. Thank you so much for sharing your home & allowing us to make some amazing memories there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Salem

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

As we walked in: it was clean and well stocked, and waiting for us.

From the moment we arrived we loved this house. It was roomy, comfortable and well maintained. But our favorite; for everyone of us! was the Santiam River. Peaceful, close to nature and lots of things to do. Most special were the "winks and babble" from the River. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022