Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

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Window boxes along the front of the building (369 Court NE).

Front room, bedroom to the left, standing in the kitchen.

Front and side of our historic building in the center of downtown

from the front room looking into the kitchen area.

Enjoy dining in the apartement, or go out to over 40 restaurants in 3 blocks

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Parking available

Explore the area

Salem, OR

Salem Riverfront Park

4 min walk

Salem Convention Center

4 min walk

Salem Riverfront Carousel

5 min walk

Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)

7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Right in the middle of downtown Salem there is yet another beautiful loft to share with whomever wants to come visit our wonderful city! The Heart of Downtown Living apartment is a 900 square ft two bedroom, single bath with a fully stocked and very roomy kitchen. You'll enjoy a view of the lively sidewalk cafes on the street below from your window box adorned living room window. Come stay with us and be close to many attractions Salem has to offer, from Riverfront Park with it's walking, biking, and jogging trails, Salem Center Mall, to Wine tasting and hikes just a short drive in surrounding areas- not to mention just blocks from the beautiful Willamette campus and our State Capitol Building.

Property manager

Angela Jones at Salemstays.com

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Gym

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This includes in the hallway and stairwell.

No vaping. Please do not dye your hair on our property. Thank you it ruins our linens and plumbing.

$25 fee for a late check-out per hour and a $25 fee for early or late check-in per hour Check-in: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at State Capitol State Park and Willamette Mission State Park, while Capitol City Theater and Elsinore Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salem Convention Center or Salem Armory Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salem, OR

What's nearby

Salem Riverfront Park - 4 min walk
Elsinore Theater - 6 min walk
Willamette University - 9 min walk
Salem Hospital - 13 min walk
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion - 5 min drive

Getting around

Salem Station - 6 min drive
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Archive Coffee & Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪La Margarita Express - ‬5 min walk
‪Noble Wave - ‬1 min walk
‪Straight From New York Pizza - ‬1 min walk
‪Rudy's Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room! located?

Located in Central Area, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol City Theater, Salem Riverfront Park and Salem Convention Center. Salem Riverfront Carousel and Elsinore Theater are also within 10 minutes. Salem Station is 20 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

KATIE T.

1 May 2022

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

Great Accommodation

A fabulous place to stay. Spacious, great location, and all that you could want for your stay is supplied. Very safe with two entrances to the apartment. Immediate response with one small light bulb issue. We hope to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth G.

1 July 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Very noisy but clean

The property was clean and comfortable and it is on a good location, within walking distance of coffee shops and restaurants. However, it is very noisy at night in the bedroom facing the street. It was very hard to get any sleep as the noise did not stop until 2 am. We did try the ear plugs provided by the host but that was not enough to drown out the noise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kennard K.

16 June 2024

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

Cozy family apartment!

The apartment is a very nice place to stay for a family! The city is very alive during the day with many places to visit. At night, the vibe changes and becomes louder. We were back in by 730 but could hear the noise. If we knew that the parking structure was not safe at night we would not have parked there because when we woke up Saturday morning, our window of our van was busted out. Truly bummer of our trip, we no longer felt safe and left early. Salem is a beautiful city to stay for the day but not sure if we will stay through the night again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

1 June 2024

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

Salem downtown

The family real like the place. Really beautiful and super convenient with everything you need in a walking distance. Will stay again next time we come back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Perfect downtown spot for a weekend in downtown Salem. Cozy, clean, really a perfect spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

11 Nov 2023

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

Four nights in Salem

My son and I enjoyed visiting Salem and this was a perfect spot for us! Take care!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property is a nice small two bedroom apartment. A lot of very nice restaurants are within a block or so. There is a nice riverside park two blocks away.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great Location. Very clean

Location very convenient to restaurants and shops. Very clean and everything needed was provided. Would stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

1 Sept 2023

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

Great location and a super host

The host was super helpful the few times we needed her. The apartment's location in the center of the city was great for walking, shopping and dining. And absolutely nothing was amiss or missing in the apartment. Best of all Angela was super helpful and accommodating. Maybe our best VRBO experience ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabdy G.

24 Apr 2023

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

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T., Salt Lake City

1 Apr 2023

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

Cute downtown apartment

Good location in Salem downtown. Well equipped, clean apartment.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

20 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break in Salem

Stayed in Salem for a week to visit my FIL. Loved the apartment! It’s location is wonderful! I few blocks from a riverfront park, steps away from shops, coffee, drinks, and food, and a free parking garage just through the alley! Angela made checking in super easy would videos of the checkin process too. 10/10 would highly recommend!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krisann P.

12 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful in downtown Salem

We loved being right downtown with access to everything we wanted. The apartment was very comfortable and supplied with all we needed (even soy sauce!). Great beds so good sleep. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

17 Oct 2022

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

Great place

Loved staying in this well cared for apartment in an old building with high ceilings and lots of light.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

9 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful lodging, excellent location

This is our second stay in this clean, spacious apartment. There are a variety of restaurants nearby, and you're about a ten-minute walk to the Willamette campus. Check-in and out are easy and uncomplicated. We were happy to return and will be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel C.

16 Sept 2022

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

Quaint apartment in Central location

We were so close to stop many restaurants and bars so we could just go outside and pick somewhere to eat. We drove about 40 min to Silver Falls park so hikes were accessible by this location too. The apartment was clean and well stocked from headache pills to shampoo and conditioner. We watched Netflix on TV at night to wind down. I would highly recommend this apartment if you're staying in Salem.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisol L.

7 Sept 2022

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

Excellent location.

This apartment had all the necessaries and a very equipped kitchen. It was clean, beds were confortables and it was at an excellent location. Restaurants and shopping stores are around it. The host was very responsive and available to answers questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W., Chandler, AZ

19 Aug 2022

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

Excellent location

The property is exactly as advertised. Very clean, well stocked and we felt secure in the unit. The location was perfect for exploring downtown and all it has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodi L.

18 July 2022

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

Lovely stay in the city

We stayed here while selling at the Salem Art Festival. It was only 1 mile from the show site and the parking garage was a convenient place to park for free. The apartment is super clean and comfortable with everything you need and no extra clutter. We made all our own meals and were so happy we did not have to buy staples like butter, mayo or spices. The place is very well stocked with all cooking supplies. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi K.

8 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay and fantastic host!!

We had such a good visit! The location was perfect. The property was clean, bright, and Cheerful! And the property manager was kind and responsive. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

1 July 2022

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

Fun in Salem

We had a really good time in Salem. The apartment was great! We enjoyed the air conditioning on this 100° weekend. The couch and the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. They even had good quality laundry detergent and a closet with first aid supplies. There are so many shops and restaurants, and a festival was going on at the waterfront which was only a short walk away. The Willamette Valley Vineyards was a 20 minute drive and offered tasty wines and a spectacular view. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

21 June 2022

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

Great city adventure for a small family

My daughter's and myself really enjoyed our stay here. They supplied everything you can think of and then some. The flat was very, very, clean. I was initially concerned about the neighborhood because there is a lot of transients moving around the area, but we didn't encounter any problems. It's close to a beautiful park with an adorable caurosel as well as cute boutique shops. The restaurants we tried that were close were mid, but find

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

27 May 2022

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

Great central location, comfy apartment

Very clean, nicely decorated. Loved the coffee maker LOL! Would definitely stay again. (Was confused about how to use the keypad on the street level door until I realised you had to touch the fingerprint reader to make the keypad light up, then it worked fine.)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T., Boise

17 May 2022

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

Fantastic VRBO

Cannot say enough about how wonderful this VRBO was for my wife and I. We stayed three nights, and this wins our "favorite rental ever" award by miles! Location just cannot be beat, and the place had luxury features throughout: top quality toilet paper, all the toiletries you might need, Keurig machine with unlimited coffee and tea, well-appointed kitchen, high-quality iron and ironing board. Parking was convenient at the nearby garage, and occasionally we were able to score a spot on the street. We really loved this place and would not hesitate to rent again. Five Stars. Thank you Angela!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kala K., Seattle, WA

14 Mar 2022

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

Great location in downtown Salem

Lovely apartment in an iconic building downtown. It was the perfect base to explore Salem!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angela Jones at Salemstays.com

I am a native Salemite and Oregonian! Born and raised right here, "this is my town"! I have talked my long time friends into letting me open their old nannies apartment up for people to stay in, another great space in the heart of the city for folks that want and need to be downtown! Voila, here we are off on a whole new adventure and loving it!

Why they chose this property

The Christopher Paulus building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in the United States. The building was built in 1917 by local bar owner, Christopher Paulus. Mr Paulus fell in love with a young Salem woman from a good family who refused to marry Mr Paulus as long as he owned and operated a bar room. Mr Paulus eventually sold his bar and built this building to satisfy his soon to be wife. The building has housed several businesses on the ground floor and until 1992 the upper floor was used as storage. The building was purchased by Carole Smith and Eric Kittleson in 1991 and fully renovated by 1992, when they moved into the residential space on the upper floor. The upper floor consisted of a large loft for the Smith/Kittleson's and their two small children, and they built an apartment across the hall for the children's nanny. After the children grew, the Smith/Kittlesons rented the apartment to local citizens until 2018 then it became a short term rental.

What makes this property unique

Experience what it is like to live in the center of a busy and successful downtown, and in a historic building that has been part of Salem's history for over 100 years.

Look out of the large front windows and enjoy watching the downtown activity, walk down the stairs and find 40 eating establishments within 4 blocks, shop at over 100 stores, see a movie (2 blocks away), or visit one of our many tap houses for a refreshing local brew. Everything is just steps outside your door and the owners take delight into equipping the apartment for your comfort.

In light of COVID-19, our cleaning crews have taken additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests. This unit is fogged with a electrostatic hospital grade disinfectant between guests to better insure a virus free environment for your safety.