Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Eugene, OR

Matthew Knight Arena4 min drive
Hayward Field5 min drive
University of Oregon5 min drive
Eugene, OR (EUG)19 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Overall a good value for the time I was there, owner very helpful and responsive. During stay added a small Coleman gril...

Richard M.

Sep 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Shipping Container Home near Eugene & Springfield

This unique 800 sf Shipping Container Home (dubbed "box lux") was completed in 2017. The largely owner-built home is constructed with 90% re-purposed, salvaged or surplus material including two 40' high-cube containers connected with a 4' wide stick-frame core. Close to UO (go Ducks!) venues, Lane Community College and access to I-5. There is an additional charge for a 5th person. For an additional fee the owner is available to provide a one hour presentation about construction, material resourcing and challenges of residential construction with containers. Loft bed is suitable for two children or one adult. Reservations for 5 persons must include at least 2 children. So, 4 adults or less, 3 adults and 2 or fewer children, 2 adults and 3 or fewer children maximum.

Property manager

Kevin and Cheryl

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Younger children appeoved on case by case basis.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Porch only. not in home

Loft bed is suitable for two children or one adult. No couch sleepers.

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

Eugene

Located in Eugene, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Willamette Daisy Meadow and Meadowlark Prairie, while Springfield Museum and Richard E. Wildish Community Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hayward Field or Autzen Stadium.

Eugene, OR

What's nearby

Matthew Knight Arena - 4 min drive
Hayward Field - 5 min drive
University of Oregon - 5 min drive
Autzen Stadium - 7 min drive
Cuthbert Amphitheater - 9 min drive

Getting around

Eugene Station - 14 min drive
Eugene, OR (EUG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Snack Shack - ‬1 min walk
‪Chow Gastropub - ‬19 min walk
‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
‪Roaring Rapids Pizza Co. - ‬15 min walk
‪El Taco Express - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipping Container Home near Eugene & Springfield pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shipping Container Home near Eugene & Springfield?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shipping Container Home near Eugene & Springfield?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shipping Container Home near Eugene & Springfield located?

Located in the heart of Eugene, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Willamette River and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of Oregon. Springfield Museum and Richard E. Wildish Community Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William F.

2 July 2024

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

Stay at container home

I stayed here with a friend while attending the track and field Olympic trials. The house is very nice, has nice amenities, is located on a safe, quiet street, and is very convenient to the stadium. The immediately surrounding neighborhoods are not as nice, but the house served our needs quite well.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

22 June 2024

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

Good family stay

Our family stayed at this rental during a soccer camp at the University, and it fit our needs perfectly. We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

17 June 2024

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

Awesome

Loved the home! So cozy, and close to everything! We loved how quiet the area. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

3 Sept 2023

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

Container home in Eugene

Overall a good value for the time I was there, owner very helpful and responsive. During stay added a small Coleman grill added on the porch which was nice and able to grill a couple of meals. Location convenient and easy to get to other places of interest. Only somewhat daunting thing was finding the place, at a dead end and I started telling people who visited to go to the Shack Shack and then slowly get to the dead end and turn. Other part of the location piece was the multiple trailer parks nearby which I had not expected. Pleasant surprise what that though not air conditioned very comfortable with the cooling/heating system that utilized evaporation. Also enjoyed the sky light over the bathroom, added a lot of sun and made the stay more pleasant. Laundry facilities very efficient and easy to use.

Stayed 77 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karl I.

8 May 2023

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

Disliked: Location

Rhondas trip

Place was great road to it needs repair. not the most desirabe neighborhood, but nice neighboors.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z., Bethlehem, PA

11 Apr 2023

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

Another Great Stay at Box Luxe!

This property has just what we need when we stay in Eugene. It is clean and cozy, more spacious than staying at a hotel and convenient to places around Eugene and Springfield. The Host did an excellent job in creating this space!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

24 July 2022

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

Lane County VRBO Review

Great experience! It was a really nice location and the place was maintained well and kept clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair E.

28 June 2022

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

Good choice for staying in Eugene or Springfield

Cool concept house with comfortable features. Within walking distance to a rapid-transit bus line going both toward Springfield and Eugene. Stay here, take the bus to campus, and avoid the hassle of parking!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaNora V.

19 June 2022

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

Very Comfortable and safe.

Street isn't paved and has terrible pot holes. A narrow bend in the road, but out full size van and 16ft cargo trailer. Very comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z., Bethlehem, PA

15 June 2022

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

Comfortably Complete

Has everything you need. Clean. Close to University of Oregon but just beyond the busy areas. Makes for a quiet stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

30 July 2021

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

Container Home!

This was a unique opportunity to stay in a container home. My wife has always wanted one and I thought it would be an excellent surprise for her. She was totally satisfied.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

23 July 2021

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

Container Heaven

The owner was a gem to deal with. Communicated throughout the reservation and stay. Nothing was left to chance. The container home was SUPER!. We had everything we needed plus more at the home. Spacious and bright. Clean and they provided everything we needed. Tons of towels and bedding. They even had laundry soap on site so we didn't need to worry about buying any. The complimentary bottle of wine was above and beyond. Can't say enough good about the place. The location for some people might be a problem but once inside you don't even think about it. The very reasonable rate makes up for the location. Would most definitely stay again. Thanks Kevin!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

30 June 2021

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

It's #1

This is my favorite place we have ever stayed. Good amount of room; excellent use of repurposed materials inside and out; nicely done decorating without over doing it; nice amount of space; well stocked functional kitchen; large bathroom; etc. Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela H.

22 June 2021

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

Great property

Great place to stay in Eugene. It felt much bigger than 800 sqft and was a great lay out. Comfortable sleeps 4 adults! Kevin was very communicative and made everything easy. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Cheryl

Retired, and way to busy . . . but not too busy for you . . .

Why they chose this property

How many people can say they slept in a shipping container -- and loved it?
Location is conveniently located between Eugene and Springfield and just minutes from the University of Oregon. The "Glenwood" area is slated for major redevelopment and infrastructure projects are continuing. While the area is mostly lower income now, residents in the area look after each other and are vigilant about potential criminal activity. This home, and the ones next to it that the owner also rehabilitated are an investment in "Glenwood on the Willamette' vision. Loft bed is suitable for two children or one adult. Reservations for 5 persons must include at least 2 children. So, 4 adults or less, 3 adults and 2 or fewer children, 2 adults and 3 or fewer children maximum.

What makes this property unique

For those interested in construction with containers or construction with repurposed materials in general, the owner might be available for a presentation or consultation for a small fee.