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European Style Straw Bale Retreat

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A modern two-story house with a metal roof, large windows, and a red door.
A cozy living room with a red sofa, a fireplace, and a wooden staircase.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a marble countertop.
A wooden door with glass panels and a potted plant beside it.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ashland, OR
  • Place, Weisinger Family Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Oregon University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Ashland

At this holiday home you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Weisinger Family Winery and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Southern Oregon University. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Ashland holiday home include Schneider Museum of Art and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Weisinger Family Winery - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Southern Oregon University - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • North Mountain Park - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lithia Park - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 15 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Xerxes Mediterranean Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sammich - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

European Style Straw Bale Retreat

Absorb the beauty of this European-style straw bale home located on 14 wooded acres in Ashland. Minutes from downtown, this eco-friendly retreat guarantees a meditative stay while ensuring you're never far from dining or shopping. An open floor plan, earthen floors, vaulted ceilings & soapstone fireplace make the living area the ideal space to relax. After a day spent exploring or skiing, enjoy the hot tub right outside. Property managers live dowhill, to ensure your stay is always comfortable!

The space
This is a pet free stay and there will be a minimum charge of $150 if any pet hair or damage is found.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does European Style Straw Bale Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at European Style Straw Bale Retreat?

No, European Style Straw Bale Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at European Style Straw Bale Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at European Style Straw Bale Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

European Style Straw Bale Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a lovely and convenient area. So peaceful, but just a short hop from town. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week-long stay at this beautiful eco-home. So peaceful and beautifully furnished. Close to town but still bathed in nature. We'll definitely come again when we go to Ashland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely house that worked well for two couples. The location was wonderful as you get the smell and quiet of being in the woods but you are actually only 10 minutes from downtown Ashland. We enjoyed the hot tub, the beds were comfy and everything was clean, easy and just as advertised. The WiFi can be a bit spotty, but hopefully you are trying to get away and disconnect a bit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The comfort and natural solidity of this home constructed of straw bails breathes ease. You’ll easily get to the downtown while enjoying the natural setting of your base camp situated on a quiet road. Comfortable bedding, good shower, and a living space for lounging. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the quaintest little cottage. We loved seeing wildlife in the mornings and evening. The host is available and easy to contact. He recommended great restaurants and nearby hikes for us to enjoy while we were there.We loved everything about the cottage except the stairs to the upper loft beds. Just so you are aware, being a little older, they were challenging to navigate in the night when we had to use the restroom. The European style of the cottage is charming, down to the beautiful light fixtures. Everything was clean and inviting. Great vacation over all:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

Our one month stay was incredible! Highly recommended. Secluded, yet very close to town. Very quiet. The hot tub was great. 5 star.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Straw bale house

Bear eating plums from the tree outside the front window was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun trip to the Shakespeare Festival

Staying at the home was lovely:1. Fully stocked kitchen2. Large master bedroom3. Plenty of beds in a fun space upstairs4. Beautiful architecture and decorations5. Lovely hiking/biking trail very nearby6. Quick and easy to get to downtown Ashland
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remote-feeling location, but still just a few minutes from everywhere you'd want to go in Ashland. Beds were comfortable and the listing was accurate. We happened to stay during a heat-wave, and while the hay bale construction is good at keeping the heat out, the A/C situation was not quite adequate. The provided A/C was a portable unit in the kitchen/dining area. It did a good job of keeping the common areas of the house cool, but had no impact on the bedrooms. The upstairs bedroom was especially warm and poor air quality outside (from nearby wild fires) meant we couldn't even open windows to take advantage of cooler overnight temps. Weather conditions aren't the fault of the host, but for anyone planning a summer visit, you should know that there is no A/C in the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house, we really enjoyed our stay and learning about the house. We usually need a much larger space with 4 bedroom for the family of 5 to be comfortable but this house worked out great for us with the kids loving the little cubby in the wall beds. There is only one toilet in the house but we managed fine. The precaution I would give to others is that the bedroom with 4 beds is up some very tall stairs so careful planning to have anyone without long legs and strong quads staying up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just out of town which gave it the retreat feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unique home had so many little details that helped make our stay a memorable one. We enjoyed the country atmosphere and quiet, away from the noise of the city. There is a gated entry to the property, which we appreciated. We saw deer grazing, heard birds singing and a bear left its calling card (we didn't have a chance to spot it). Some of the kitchen appliances have a retro look which was very cute (toaster, coffee maker, microwave). We enjoyed the towel warmer next to the shower, the night lights, custom lighting throughout the home and ample dishware in the kitchen. Beds were all comfortable with soft sheets. Plenty of extra towels. The host was very responsive and helpful with an issue with the hot tub. Internet was a little tricky, we had to pretty much stand by the outside box to connect, but it wasn't a big issue for us. There was a fun hiking trail just a few minute drive from the house and we enjoyed all the charms of Ashland, just a short drive away, without staying in the middle of the crowds and traffic. Overall, the home met and exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026