Title: Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338024/4136b7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338024/1f784099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338024/f83a3b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338024/2b1cbc42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338024/c1d025fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Right on the north Santiam River, Spring Shire House offers a tranquil retreat with waterfront views and activities like swimming, rafting, kayaking or fishing. Inside this fully furnished home you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms including a unique bonus room with bunk beds and hobbit door for kids. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! Enjoy a relaxing stay right on the north Santiam River at the Spring Shire House. A family-built 2014 house of ~3000 square feet to provide plenty of space for relaxation. It sleeps 14 and can handle more if needed. Nestled on the banks of the North Santiam River, it provides waterfront views and access for swimming, rafting, kayaking, or fishing. The house is fully furnished and waiting for you! The first floor contains a master bedroom and master bath, with jacuzzi bathtub and shower. Upstairs you will find 3 large bedrooms with spacious closets and queen sized beds. All rooms include a dresser and walk in closet. Also upstairs is 1 large bonus bedroom with 4 built in bunk beds plus a queen bed and a divan for kids. The bonus bedroom has a unique feature -- a hobbit door for an entry. Round, functional and fun, it is sized for the little people including a peephole. The room is decorated with Hobbit and Lord of the Rings posters and items to add magic to a child's imagination. There is also a stock of toys there for kids of all ages. There is a standard fire door for adult/emergency ingress and egress. 2 full baths upstairs and 1.5 baths downstairs keeps everyone happy. Bathrooms are already stocked with normal toiletries. Throughout the house you will find bookshelves with books and/or movies to entertain. A smaller TV upstairs will let the kids watch videos or play on the PS2. Downstairs a large 55" TV provides adult viewing options, with both DVD and Blu-Ray capabilities along with a Netflix account. The house has wifi with 5G speed for internet devices and browsing. The kitchen is fully outfitted including incidental supplies and condiments. Includes a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator and 2 deep sinks for ease of use. Cupboard contain a full set of dishes, glassware , silverware, cookware and standard spices for dining/cooking in. An ultra quiet dishwasher will handle the mess while everyone enjoys the activities on the first floor. The large island, with 4 bar stool chairs, create a casual eating place if desired. The great room contains a 12-person dining room table made from polished classic barnwood with matching benches, giving a great feel of country living. Next to it is a small kid-sized table with an inlaid chess/checker board and four chairs. There are additional tables/chairs in a nearby closet for even larger groups. The room continues to a large sectional couch, recliner, area rug and some chairs and stools. The entire side of the house facing the river has large windows and benches with storage (puzzles and games) and cushions to allow river viewing while relaxing, and plenty of seating. A gas fireplace completes the cozy room. Outside in the back is a concrete patio with quite a bit of seating, and was recently expanded to wrap around to form another river viewing area on the side of the house as well. If interested, pull the full size BBQ out from the garage and connect it to the propane outlet built into the house for grilling up a quick bite or slow roasting steaks. Feel free to grab the rafts, paddles and life vests out of the garage for a trip down the river (standard run to a nearby state park takes 90-120 minutes and runs through about 6 rapids, most Class 2 and one Class 3). Or perhaps fishing is your way of relaxing -- grab the poles and tackle box from the garage and see if you can land a steelhead or rainbow trout. Any visitor will be drawn to the river, with its relaxing hum and cheerful water swirls. It is shallow enough along the bank to allow easy swimming and wading for younger kids but wide enough to allow the rafters and kayakers to slide by with no more disturbance than a wave from the bank. Grab a chair and rest your feet in the cool water, perhaps skip some rocks or just relax and watch the water. A rope swing on an apple tree and the nearby fire pit (with firewood cut close by) round out the outdoor items. See if the kids can find the secret fairy door hidden somewhere along the base of the house... Mill City is a quiet town in the foothills of the Cascades and near multiple hikes, parks, and recreational opportunities. Many choices and some legendary pizza distinguish this hidden gem of a community. This house was built on property owned by our grandfather, who loved the river and passed that down to us. We use the house ourselves and want to share the relaxation and fun that we experience every time we visit. We hope you will enjoy your stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video game console - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Bicycle rentals - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75260000/75251200/75251190/w1344h893x0y58-174be1ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Falls Luxury Studio-1/2 mi from Silver Falls Silverton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 112 reviews CA $171 CA $277 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=75251190&PinnedHotelID=75251190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116363400/116363386/d963815d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Silver Ridge House Near Silver Falls State Park Sublimity - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $281 CA $485 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=116363386&PinnedHotelID=116363386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53620000/53611100/53611052/cea5d4db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Fishing Cabin on the North Santiam Gates - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=53611052&PinnedHotelID=53611052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101191000/101190926/w1614h1080x153y0-20e06aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santiam Canyon School House. 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Owner expressly disclaims any warranty or guarantee regarding them. OWNER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF RENTER'S PERSONAL PROPERTY. Only park in the gravel parking areas. The grass side yard hold a propane tank and septic tank that can be damaged by vehicles parking there. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Security deposit will be retained if rule violated ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.75473%2C-122.48361&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5-rqels1kwLkPNrPmyGo3DYTyRA=) Mill City, OR #### What's nearby - North Santiam River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Detroit Lake - 25 min drive - 29.1 km - Detroit Lake State Park - 33 min drive - 37.9 km - Silver Falls State Park - 42 min drive - 27.7 km - Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 52 min drive - 57.1 km #### Getting around - Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min walk - ‪Rosie's Mountain Coffee House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive - ‪Trio Tavern - ‬4 min walk - ‪Giovanni's Mountain Pizza - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Large Family Friendly House on the Santiam River w/ Hobbit Door! located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from North Santiam River and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Elkhorn Golf Course. Silver Falls State Park and Detroit Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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