Alpaca Farm Retreat

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Aumsville, OR

Willamette River Walkway

8 min drive

Corban College

16 min drive

Enchanted Forest Theme Park

18 min drive

Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)

18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Alpaca Farm Retreat

Located in the Mid Willamette Valley is an charming Alpaca Farm getaway. The apartment has its own private entrance, king size bed, kitchenette, and a patio to view the colorful sunsets. The farm is located centrally so Portland, Detroit Lake, Eugene, and the Pacific Ocean are just a hour away. Enjoy all the adventures and amenities the Willamette Valley has to offer. Great for the business traveler with a place to work and very strong wifi. Looking for a lovely romantic getaway for the weekend, or a staycation, Swing in the hammock chairs, hand feed the alpacas or help us walk the alpacas around the property We invite you to our little piece of paradise. We absolutely love animals but no pets are allowed as the alpacas regard them as predators.

Property manager

Paul and Deborah Nelson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Super cute and private glamp-cabin! -Julie

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Coordinate with Host to visit animals. No feeding animals unless Host is with you. Please do not feed the free range chickens.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Aumsville

Located in Aumsville, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Willamette Valley Vineyards and Willamette River Walkway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salem Convention Center or Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Aumsville, OR

What's nearby

Willamette River Walkway - 8 min drive
Corban College - 16 min drive
Willamette Valley Vineyards - 17 min drive
Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 18 min drive
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion - 19 min drive

Getting around

Salem Station - 19 min drive
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Angel's Share Barrel House - ‬10 min drive
‪Rumours Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Panezanellie Breadstick Shoppe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpaca Farm Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpaca Farm Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpaca Farm Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpaca Farm Retreat located?

Situated in Aumsville, this golf apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Willamette River Walkway, Santiam Hospital and Hassler Dog Park. Corban College and Marion Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

10 Sept 2024

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

Highly recommended - fabulous & fun relaxing visit!

Can't say enough good things about this property & the thoughtfulness that went into everything! Fresh flowers, snacks, excellent communication, nicely appointed with all necessary items as well as extras. Great location & we totally loved the alpacas & Great Pyrneses guardian dogs! If we could give 10 stars, we would! Thank you for everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin P.

30 June 2024

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

Best Place We've Stayed!

Beautiful area, quiet, super peaceful. It is exactly like the picture! When we went inside we were wowed by how charming and clean it was. The set up in the little kitchen was perfect for two, but roomy enough for four easily. There was a welcoming note, wonderful muffins, and fresh flowers in the kitchen area to greet us! SO thoughtful! The bathroom was cute and spotless, and so thoughtfully "stocked". The upstairs loft with the king bed was very spacious, big windows that let in a wonderful country breeze. The bed was super comfortable. We slept like babies! Paul & Deb, the hosts were SO nice, and available if we needed them. They shared the alpacas with us, we had so much fun! Our grandchildren live nearby and they let them come and spend some time with the alpacas as well. it was a wonderful memory-making time. We sincerely hope to return and hope to keep in touch with them.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel R.

14 June 2024

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

Graduation Time

My sister passed from alzheimers several years ago. Two of her four grandchildren recently graduated from local high schools and we wanted to be there to represent her side of the family. We looked for a place to stay near both high schools while providing a relaxing environment for us. We found the perfect place and plan to return for another graduation next year! The owners very helpful, place darling and the tour of the alpacca farm an added treat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

3 June 2024

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

Always will stay here.

My husband and I have now stayed here 2 different times. Once in the winter and now in the summer, Paul and Deborah are very welcoming and extremely considerate. This trip was for a family reunion on my husband’s side, so we were extremely busy with that, in and out of the apartment both early and late. We will definitely be back. Thank you Paul and Deborah for your hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

28 May 2024

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

Little slice of Heaven

This was our second stay on the Alpaca Farm, Hosts are great people, very educational and available if needed. There was everything we needed for our stay. Alpaca's are adorable and we will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

blair

28 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

lots of dust under the chairs and table on the first floor, it was a nice place to stay and very quiet, they just need to clean all the dust under the charis and in the windows upstairs in the bedroom, otherwise, I would have given this place 5 stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

25 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful, peaceful retreat

A lovely place to unwind and relax. Such kind, gracious and generous hosts…and the Alpacas and dogs are so sweet! I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Megan S.

17 Apr 2024

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

Hike / tulip festival

Came for the hike of 10 falls and the tulip festival. Right in the middle for both.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

25 Nov 2023

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

Very comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property is very comfortable. We have family that live in the area and it was just what we needed for our visit over Thanksgiving.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

5 Nov 2023

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

Lovely!!

We stayed with Paul and Deb for a second time this year and it was just as wonderful as we remember the first time! The setting in amazing and visiting the Alpaca’s with Paul was a highlight of our stay in Oregon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

13 Oct 2023

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

Paul and Deborah’s Alpaca retreat was one of the best experiences ever! They have created a beautiful space of pure love, and their attention to detail is unmatched! Everything you could need or want, they have provided. Love is felt everywhere! We attended a theater performance Deb was in. Her voice and performance incredible and awe-inspiring. This is definitely a bucket list experience! I feel so blessed to have met these two beautiful souls!

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

10 Oct 2023

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

Couldn't ask for better!

Deborah and Paul were lovely and gracious hosts and we very much enjoyed our time on the farm. We appreciated their great communication, thoughtful welcome goodies, and the informative tour of the farm to meet the alpacas. The space was more than adequate for our needs and was clean and well appointed. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

10 Oct 2023

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

Cozy and Friendly

Deb is amazing. Rather than leaving notes and instructions (which there were), she greeted us and showed us around. We knew where everything was and how it worked. The warm welcome could not have been better. It felt very safe to be in a gated yard. You could not have asked for a more private setting. Being on a working alpaca farm was wonderful. Deb spent an hour and a half with us meeting and feeding her herd. She had a bouquet of her home grown dahlias on the table to greet us as well. Our daughter lives in nearby Portland. She came down on our second day, and Deb took her to greet and feed the alpacas as well. The apartment had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We are already planning on returning and staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

24 Sept 2023

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

Alpaca Farm Delight

Deb & Paul’s Alpaca Farm was a delight! Great recommendation from my daughter who is a theatre friend. Comfortable, well appointed and supplied (including blueberry muffins!) it was a wonderful three night stay. A little out of the way, but close to some interesting small Williamette towns. And the alpacas were a pleasure to meet.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm Brauer B.

21 Sept 2023

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

A Touch of Rural

We enjoyed a delightful three days on this alpaca farm thanks to the gracious hospitality of the Nelsons. The rental facility included everything we needed along with the bonus of a king sized bed. Our hosts were very attentive to our questions, went out of their way to introduce us to their alpacas, and explained all that goes into raising, and showing, these adorable animals. This quaint and quiet rural setting is ideal for anyone looking to get away from city life for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shar W.

30 Aug 2023

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

Fun with Alpacas

Lovely stay in a pastoral setting. We came for my niece's birthday and it was perfect place. One of the sweetest parts of the visit, aside from the fresh bouquet of farm-raised dahlias, was a hen who would hang out with us when we relaxed outdoors. She quietly clucked to us as we had our wine in the evenings and drank our coffee in the mornings. As an extra wonderful bonus, we visited the alpacas which included two pregnant females and two babies, one only a week old. Our hosts were perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

26 Aug 2023

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

Nice relaxing getaway

Wonderful, quiet property to enjoy while passing through Oregon.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

23 Aug 2023

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

Lovely space

We visited while attending a family wedding. Very lovely and peaceful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harald v., Netherlands

18 Aug 2023

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

Warm welkom op rustgevende Apalcafarm.

Mooie, ruime woning waar alles aanwezig is wat je nodig hebt voor een ontspannen verblijf. Paul kan enthousiast uitleg geven over de Apalca's die je van heel dicht bij kan ontmoeten. Neem een kop koffie en ga zitten bij de apalca's en al je vakantiestress verdwijnt gegarandeers. 30 minuten naar het Silver Falls State Park voor en indrukwekkende wandeling.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H., Oregon House, CA

21 July 2023

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

Perfection

When I booked the Alpaca Farm Retreat it looked like it would be a good fit for us. Turned out it couldn’t have been any better. The location was absolutely perfect for taking in the hiking trails we wanted to explore. The cottage was so much more than the pictures could convey. We were VERY comfortable. The grounds and outdoor space (most important to us) we’re beautiful and comfortable for morning sun up coffee and evening sundowns with Doofus, the resident chicken. Paul and Deb were friendly, accommodating and truly wanted to make sure we were happy but were not overbearing. We were fortunate enough to take in the full alpaca tour and fell in love with those sweet creatures. It’s obvious that Paul and Deb love what they do and enjoy sharing what they have. We truly loved our time at the Alpaca Farm Retreat and hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

11 July 2023

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

My daughter and I stayed at the farm while visiting nearby Silver Falls State Park. The location of the farm is very convenient for traveling to the State Park. The farm itself is beautiful! My daughter and I enjoyed exploring the property and spending time with the alpacas. The hosts are easy to communicate with and provide a very thoughtful, clean comfortable environment. We loved the creative alpaca themed decor. Thank you Paul & Deb for giving us a memorable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

6 July 2023

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

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts!

We spent the Fourth of July weekend here at this wonderful farm, and wish we didn’t have to go back to the real world. The accommodations are truly spectacular with the wonderful views of the surrounding farms. The alpacas and their guard dogs are beautiful and sweet. Our wonderful hosts took the time out of their day and were kind enough to show us the intricacies of running a sustainable farm. We don’t know the when, but we know we will be back. So if you get the chance and opportunity to stay here, do it, you won’t regret it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

27 June 2023

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

Paul and Deb are great hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

River

25 June 2023

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

Incredible experience, something anyone of any age can enjoy. We’re a 25 year old couple and absolutely loved our stay. The hosts were incredibly nice, not overbearing what so ever. Place was 10/10 clean and comfortable. Feeding and meeting the alpacas was absolutely awesome and I learned a ton. We will remember this forever and are forever thanking ourselves for staying here instead of a hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

22 June 2023

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

The hosts, Paul and Deb, were awesome. They were very welcoming. The apartment was spacious, clean and well stocked with anything we may have forgotten. We loved the fresh country air and beautiful sunsets. We learned a lot about the alpacas and loved feeding them. This was an amazing place to stay and we would highly recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Deborah Nelson

We love the Willamette Valley and settled here about 5 years ago. We bought our first Alpacas in August of 2017 (5) and now we have a herd of 18 and growing. We live on the property, but interact with you as much or as little as you would like. We had a guest that stayed a week and it was a spiritual retreat and we only communicated via notes and let her totally rejuvenate on the property.

Why they chose this property

Our property is quiet with beautiful sunsets you can enjoy from the hammock swings in the Big Oak tree in the front of the unit or on the covered front porch. It is far enough away to relax in the country but you can easily (35 minute drive) get to rivers, hiking, wineries, antique shops and lovely small towns to shop and explore.

What makes this property unique

We have a lovely store on the property, and we sell Alpaca socks, hats, scarves, yarn and other fun alpaca related gifts or souvenirs. We will take you to the Barns and tell you all about Alpacas, with plenty of time for pictures and hand feeding the animals. We will light fire in the fire pit and even provide the makings for smores for a nice romantic evening. We provide, muffins, Coffee, cream, sugar, Oatmeal, Popcorn and snacks to enjoy in the unit.