Your home away from home in the heart of wine country

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

McMinnville, OR

Evergreen Aviation Museum
12 min walk
Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville
13 min walk
R Stuart & Co.
17 min walk
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Chalet Gris is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home including a quiet family room that can be closed off from the rest of the house (consider it a sanctuary). A large covered patio with a garden, barbecue and fire pit let you enjoy casual meals with local wines. A TV and DVD player have been provided including wi-fi and cable TV for your entertainment.
The home is located just 2 blocks from Michelbook Country Club and less than a mile from the Award Winning Downtown McMinnville. You will be surrounded by multiple wineries to explore during your stay. You can also stroll around the Rotary Nature Preserve at Tice Woods.
** Inquire about 1 night stays when needed. **

Property manager

Chalet Gris

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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We'll be thrilled to welcome you to McMinnville in the heart of wine country.

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Really cute, well equipped house in a perfect local! -Sarah

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

About the area

McMinnville

Located in McMinnville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Evergreen Aviation Museum and Gallery Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at R Stuart & Co. and Eyrie Vineyards. Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville and Accessory Appeal are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

McMinnville, OR

What's nearby

Evergreen Aviation Museum - 12 min walk
Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville - 13 min walk
Linfield College - 2 min drive
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum - 7 min drive
Wings and Waves Waterpark - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min walk
‪Muchas Gracias Mexican Food - McMinnville - ‬8 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
‪Shari's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
‪Tequilla Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your home away from home in the heart of wine country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your home away from home in the heart of wine country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your home away from home in the heart of wine country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your home away from home in the heart of wine country located?

Located in the heart of McMinnville, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Evergreen Aviation Museum and Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville. Accessory Appeal and R Stuart & Co. are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

15 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

It was perfect to host family and friends that came to visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN G., Cary

3 Oct 2023

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

Quiet, Private, Relaxing, Spacious

Very spacious home. Quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. Backyard is great for drinking wine and relaxing. Didn't have a fire since it was 100 degree days and wildfires on everyone's mind so you don't dare light it up, despite being on a nice concrete patio (August). Clean and stocked everything: kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms. 1 TV only with lots of cable channels. Only recommendation would be mattress toppers or mattress pads. Bed had me wearing icy-hot patches.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bobbie W., Portland

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty Dishes

All dishes were filthy, had to be washed before using. Cups stuck to bottom of cupboards with coffee grounds and sticky substance in them. I left 2 table knives on counter that are Rusty and corroded need to be replaced. Weather was perfect. We had a nice time in McMinnville

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for our needs

We were in McMinnville for a wedding and had 4 generations with us. The house was comfortable, well equipped and we really made use of the backyard with th kids. Nice quiet neighborhood yet close enough to walk downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

16 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant stay.

It was quiet and peaceful. The last 2 days, the neighbors had their roof replaced. The workers started at 6:30 every morning. That was not good timing on our part. It was easy access to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

21 July 2023

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

Highly Recommended

Property was very clean and well maintained, back yard exactly as pictured and described. Very comfortable and welcoming, hate to leave! Location was perfect to explore the downtown area and taste some local wines!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

2 July 2023

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

Great spot in McMinnville

Nice house, very clean and in a great neighborhood. The backyard is an oasis! We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara k., Ketchikan, Alaska

6 June 2023

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

Graduation Celebration

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here, it was ideal for the family gathering we hosted to celebrate our Linfield graduate. The backyard and BBQ area were well suited to our use! The house had no shortage of wine glasses but we could have used more silverware & dishes. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 May 2023

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

Reliable and Comfortable House

This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Chalet Gris in the last few years. It remains predictably safe, comfortable, and has everything you need. The three bedrooms (comfy beds) and yard are the best part! We especially love eating out back and enjoying the trees and flowers. It’s not as close to downtown as we’d like but it is a 15 min walk so not too bad. Driving to downtown is really easy too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

1 May 2023

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

Family weekend

Quaint house with good living space and open kitchen. The best part is the wonderful backyard with plenty of seating and the fire pit. Great for a relaxing evening and visit with friends

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

24 Apr 2023

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

A clean comfy home

We had such a good experience. The beds were comfortable and everything was super clean and very well stocked with everything you could possibly need.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great little house and family friendly

Appreciate all the little touches, we enjoyed being able to cook our meals, and loved the backyard!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

22 Aug 2022

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

Nice accomodations

From description of property we mistaking thought there were 3 bedrooms with queen beds plus a family room with a queen futon. Even lacking what we thought would be an extra bed, the home worked nicely for us for our stay. The home was clean, kitchen well stocked and the back yard is beautiful. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

19 Aug 2022

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

Great house, beautiful backyard, amazing location

This house was exactly as described and we absolutely loved our stay. The house is very comfy and we felt right at home - it has a large and well accommodated kitchen, you could cook a legit gourmet meal here and there are enough wine glasses to have a party! The backyard is beyond gorgeous with a variety of spaces - a fire pit, a hammock, a dining table with chairs, Adirondack chairs for relaxing and a lovely garden area which had tomatoes growing while we were there. The house is located close enough to 3rd St. that you could walk there and enjoy the local downtown scene and walk home after visiting the many wineries. There are so many great restaurants, and our hosts were kind enough to have a collection of menus from the local area. There was no shortage of towels for the bathroom, which is always nice and both bedrooms had comfy beds - one was firm and one was soft - so you can accommodate everyone! Our hosts were quick to respond and were such a pleasure to work with - I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful and cozy place to stay in McMinnville.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

27 Apr 2022

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

Nice location, comfortable stay

This property is very convenient to downtown McMinnville and our stay was very comfortable. Nice backyard, but we wish the weather had been warmer so that we could have eaten out there. Would definitely like to come back. The neighborhood was very quiet and we loved our stay. My only complaint is that one of the dish cloths was very moldy, so we just didn’t use it!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

28 July 2021

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

Great base for exploring Oregon wine country

This is a great base for exploring the northern Willamette wine country. The interior of the house is clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything from coffee filters to bath soap. But the real star is the landscaping in the backyard - a comfortable umbrella for warm weather, a firepit for when its cool - very attractively landscaped.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy J.

3 July 2021

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

Very quite and relaxing… garden space lovely

Everything was great, the cleaning company you are using may need to be more Thorough. Found garbage under corner table by sofas, spilled water in kitchen and when wiped up the floor was very Filthy !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

15 May 2021

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

Great place and great location!

Nice house with awesome back yard! Very close to many things and walking distance to some restaurants and coffee shops. Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leon C.

4 May 2021

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

Lovely house and yard

Wonderful place to stay close enough to downtown McMinville to enjoy for dinners & breakfast’s. Centrally located to explore wineries.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

22 Apr 2021

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

Great stay!

Had family visiting in from out of town. Such a nice place for them to be able to stay for a few days.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

4 Dec 2020

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

very comfortable house.

very nice

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Shannon C., Utah

8 Sept 2020

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

Great , quiet little home

This is a central location to everything! You can even walk to the downtown area of McMinnville! The house is quaint, the beds comfortable, kitchen stocked with everything we needed, the yard was such a delight and so great to sit and enjoy coffee in the morning & wine in the afternoon. There is no little detail missed here! Perfect for our family! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

eva W., Phoenix

11 Aug 2020

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

Nice getaway from Portland

Had a wonderful weekend away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

2 Aug 2020

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

Just as described.

Easy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

28 July 2020

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

Home away from home

Gorgeous back yard. Perfect stay for wedding wine country. Clean and easy check in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chalet Gris

We are long-time McMinnville residents -- in fact, a local street is named for the mother of one of us. Our interests include beer-making, gardening and cooking. We are fans of The Linfield Wildcats, Trail Blazers and Oregon State Beavers. As we remodeled the house, we focused on comfort and functionality -- they're important to us and we think our guests will find that they can kick back and relax in this perfect "home away from home" in a friendly neighborhood.

Why they chose this property

Anyone who loves domestic tranquility will immediately see what drew us to this property. Not only is it spacious enough to accommodate three couples, it has a lovely patio and garden area to bask in the mild Yamhill Valley weather (which contributes to the wonderful Yamhill Valley wines!). The opportunity to create a quiet family/reading room that can be closed off from any bustle in the main part of the house was also something that attracted us. We think of this room as the Sanctuary, and purposefully left the TV out of it! McMinnville is an inviting town, and strolling the main streets (less than a mile from the house), dropping into wine tasting rooms or bookstores (or a knitter's paradise at a yarn shop) is a favorite activity for members of our extended family.

What makes this property unique

When you make Chalet Gris your base of operations, you'll be able to enjoy its proximity to a variety of attractions. When you're home, the indoor/outdoor convenience of food preparation and eating is enhanced by the sliding glass door from the kitchen to the covered deck and patio, allowing the smooth flow of traffic from stove to plate. After a day of exploring or wine tasting, guests can have time to themselves in the peaceful garden, the comfortable living area, or the quiet Sanctuary. Inquire about possible 1 night stays when needed.