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Victorian Secrets 1897 Home - Curious? Eclectic, convenient & ❤️ of wine country

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, printers
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Newberg, OR
  • George Fox University: Newberg Campus
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Jaquith Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Argyle Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Victorian Secrets 1897 Home - Curious? Eclectic, convenient & ❤️ of wine country

Victorian Secrets is a unique getaway experience. This 1897 Oregon-historic-registry home sits majestically on a neighborhood corner lot adjacent to two other Victorian homes. There is something special that often stops passers-by to admire this captivating home. Step inside and discover the secrets within. Modern, eclectic finishes and furnishings mixed with original architectural details quickly welcome visitors to a comfortable and intriguing space. Each room expresses a surprise "secret" that is guaranteed to please.

Quality & comfort is the foundational theme: LIVING ROOM with lots of seating spaces, smart large screen TV, Bluetooth stereo bar speaker, air-printer, and games; Collaborative & well-appointed KITCHEN complete with 50’s Vintage gas stove, modern refrigerator/freezer, wine cooler, 5-stool bar, and so much more; 4 BEDROOMS all outfitted with generous queen pillow-top mattresses – not too soft and not too hard -, high-thread-count linens and two rooms have Smart TVs; BATHROOMS offer antique claw-foot tub/shower or walk-in tiled shower, lots of lush bath linens and a make-up vanity, heated tile floors; Central Air Conditioning and Continuously-hot-tankless water heater assure a pleasant stay! Access to a LAUNDRY ROOM with new-model stack washer & dryer. OUTSIDE features a 4-Hole Putting Green, covered and open patio, a beautifully landscaped yard, and gas stainless BBQ with rotisserie feature. Exterior entry door has keyless code entry giving each reservation guest freedom for self-check-in and simple/secure in-and-out home access. Parking for up to 5 vehicles in the alley driveway. Additional street parking is available. Picnic supplies, umbrellas, and reusable shopping bags are a few remembered details.

Within two blocks is the heart of downtown Newberg which includes coffee shops, nationally award-winning & exceptional variety of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, art gallery, Cultural Center, Hoover Park, George Fox University, movie theatre (including an uncommon & historic drive-in) & live theater, antique stores, President Herbert Hoover childhood (Minthorn) home and more! Short drives offer easy access to a multitude of wineries, the Oregon coast, downtown Portland, casinos, scenic Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood and TONS of Oregon delights.

If you desire to be free of driving, Lift/Uber/Taxis and neighboring Limousine services are easily commissioned. Many other services are available to make your stay EXTRA special.

Your pet can take up residence at nearby Tail-Wag Inn (Dundee).

The homeowner/hosts are long-time locals and committed to make your getaway a delight and uniquely yours!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hoover-Minthorn House Museum. Features include a water park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hoover-Minthorn House Museum and 4 minutes by foot from George Fox University: Newberg Campus
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Rachel & Michael Sherwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside in the alley or patio area. Not indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,475 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Decor & design not suitable for toddlers to 10 yrs

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large events. Reasonable guests allowed.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Victorian Secrets 1897 Home - Curious? Eclectic, convenient & ❤️ of wine country Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victorian Secret Newberg house
The Victorias S
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outside Oasis
The house is so charming and comfortable! The hosts were responsive and super helpful. There was something interesting to look at around every corner, and thoughtful details that we so appreciated! If you have a chance to experience this home and host, take it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best communication I've ever had from a host - and Amazing Spot!
Great experience all around - has everything you could ask for and the location can't be beat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Team visit to Wine Country
Spent a long weekend in Willamette Valley Wine Country with teammates from our Distribution company. Rachel was an amazing host and the property was perfect for our team get together. Carport area was super relaxing and the putting course was a plus! Looking forward to booking again in The future! Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing outdoor areas
We were in town for my daughter’s wedding. Thus home was a welcome sanctuary between events. We enjoyed the outdoor areas and spent most of our fee time outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection Perfected
We were a group of three couples visiting to enjoy wine country and the rodeo. We have stayed in many VRBOs through the years, and have had many wonderful experiences, and can truly say Rachel's home and the level of care she shows for her guests far exceeds anything we've experienced before. Her communication leading up to our stay was excellent, and she made many wonderful suggestions for things to do while we were there– even going as far as researching events in neighboring towns. Upon arrival, we were delighted to be greeted by a lovely bottle of wine, gourmet chocolates, cheese, and crackers, personalized water bottles, fresh flowers in every room, chargers by our bedsides, and handwritten notes. Check in was a piece of cake and the instructions left for Wi-Fi, TV, and explanations of things we might need were very clear and complete. There was not one want or need we had that she hadn't already anticipated and provided for. Checking out was simple and quick. You can tell the home and gardens are a labor of love for her. This is no generic vacation home! The outdoor seating area and gardens are absolutely gorgeous, and the home is filled with lovely art and beautiful touches throughout. Thank you, Rachel, for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic property for a perfect stay
My friends and visited Victorian Secrets during the wine portion of our girls trip. The place was exactly as pictured and described. The host was lovely and super responsive. She anticipated our every need and provided personal touches throughout our stay. There are plenty of places for groups to relax and the house is close to town which was very walkable. The host provided recommendations which were all amazing. Next time, rather than staying in Portland, we would stay at the Victorian Secrets and commute to anything we would want in Portland. Location was perfect for wine tasting and is an easy drive to Portland. Suggest using this as a good home base for an Oregon adventure. This was a perfect stay and the property was lovely and absolutely charming. The personal touches made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem in Newberg
Loved this beautiful Victorian home! Very clean, the decor is nicely done and many unique fun things to discover around the home. The host has put a lot of thought into things you would need to have a nice, comfortable stay. The porch, patio, manicured garden and trees, the putt putt area makes it complete. 7 of us stayed here and we all enjoyed our stay! The host was easy to contact and truly a great host! Location was great too! Near the town area and a nice community. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary property & hostess!
Beautiful, comfortable, eclectic home! Convenient location. Communication from, and kindness of hostess incredible!! Five+ stars across the board. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time at Victorian Secrets
This was my second stay at Victorian Secrets. What a wonderful property. Very comfortable and relaxing. I would strongly recommend it! Looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality perfection
Rachel's warm welcome and ongoing communication and hospitality made our (rainy) graduation weekend perfect. The house is in a perfect location with a beautiful outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and attention to details
We had a wonderful stay at Rachel's house. She was very responsive to questions and so accommodating. She offered to pick up groceries for us to stock the refrigerator. We even had cupcakes waiting for us as we were celebrating a graduation. It was a lovely visit and the beds were so comfortable. The house had every amenity you could imagine. We will stay at this location again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wine Trip
This home was comfortable and close to all the wineries and sites for our vacation. Host was very helpful to give us ideas for where to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect wine country getaway
This was our second stay at Victorian Secrets. The house is fun, well equipped and Rachel is the best host. Thoughtful touches from waters to a personal note. Will definitely come back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Nice
Details Galore! Around every corner, inside every cabinet, and everywhere you look, there are charming details to enjoy! Victorian Secrets was a wonderful place to stay, and it worked very well for our group. So much thought and care has gone into making this beautiful Victorian house a whimsical fun place to be. The host was so gracious and thoughtful. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marya Jazmine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House!
Had a wonderful, comfortable and very peaceful stay at this beautiful home. It was exactly as described and the hosts were super gracious and thoughtful! Walking distance to the cute main street, quaint shops and delicious restaurants. I highly recommend Victorian Secrets; you will LOVE it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D., Cardiff By The Sea

Liked: Cleanliness
Resort Style Living
Rented this wonderful house for my three children and their spouses to attend my nieces wedding at Water Oasis. This was the perfect refuge as well as a really fun gathering place for my crew and relatives that were visting the area for the same occasion. Nice outdoor living room with a bbq area and putting green for entertainment. HIGHLY recommended and the host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wine tasting trip to Willamette Valley
This was by far the best vacation experience I have ever had with VRBO. Rachel is an amazing host. She provided so many unexpected extras that made this a very special trip. Rachel provided information to make our stay as comfortable and relaxing as can be. I have already told family and friends about Victorian Secrets and highly recommended they stay there. Hope I will have the opportunity to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We were in town for our daighters wedding. It was a great place to unwind between errands and getting ready for the big day. It was also close enough to restaurants that we could walk to them. It was only a few blocks from where the rest of the family was staying so we could leave the cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for friends to play, relax and getaway
This is the perfect location; minutes to great golf, walking distance to wine tasting, shopping and really great restaurants. Quiet but close to so many attractions. The house has everything you need, very clean, great beds, fun outdoor and indoor spaces; whimsical touches everywhere. The owners have thought of everything and checked in with us! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could ask for
From booking all the way through departure the communication and flexibility of the host was amazing. Check-in was a breeze and were constantly surprised and appreciated all the personal touches and character of the house. Outdoor area was especially stunning and hanging outside was relaxing. Located close to downtown Newberg and in the heart of wine country we couldn't ask for a better location. Highly recommend staying here and are already planning another trip to Oregon based solely on the lodging of this beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wine and waterfalls
Don’t think twice about renting this house!! It was perfect for 4 adults to have as our base for our adventures in Willamette Valley! This owner has the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. It’s truly a labor of love. Had everything we needed! Not to mention the “extra’s” left for our arrival; water bottles with names on them, bottle of wine & homemade jelly. The grounds are beautiful, totally enjoyed the patio with swings and who doesn’t like to play putt putt?! With the ease of communication from start to finish, can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great time and experience staying in this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely my all-time favorite!
This property is enchanting, entertaining in itself..filled with surprises which kept us smiling! The antiques, artwork, accommodations greatly exceeded our expectations. Rachel has thought of everything and her attention to detail is phenomenal! She definitely personalized things specifically for us and our special occasion! We were in the area for an important family wedding with a large family staying in several VRBO locations, but everyone wanted to spend time with us, as it is a perfect gathering place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and in every direction, we discovered something fun to look at...flowers, artwork, beautiful landscaping, the putting greens...and between Rachel and her helper, Patrick, every question we had was responded to and answered immediately! This is a property that everyone should see..but it does raise the bar on VRBO stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place we have stayed by far
Amazing, amazing, amazing!! This property is everything described in the description. We went to Oregon for a wedding and a birthday and the place could not have been more perfect. It is plenty big and beautiful. We enjoyed all the extras such as forgotten toiletries and little snacks, that the host left. She was very accommodating and willing to give advice and recommendations of the surrounding area. You can walk to any business downtown Newberg. We loved the putting green and the different areas to sit and enjoy the day. We had eight people and we were all very comfortable. If you are in the Newberg area I highly recommend this property. Thank you for a wonderful memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023