Escape to Al's House, a charming bungalow in the heart of Newberg. Unwind on the covered patio with a fire table or explore nearby vineyards and George Fox University. Recently updated decor and furnishings provide comfort, while wine tasting options are just blocks away.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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.
Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown
Tucked away on a corner lot in the heart of Newberg, this wonderful bungalow is just a few blocks from countless fabulous restaurants, wine tasting options, and George Fox University. Additionally, hundreds of extraordinary vineyards are just a short drive away in some of the most picturesque landscapes imaginable.
The decor and furnishing have been recently updated to provide that perfect blend of style and comfort. The covered patio with a fire table is always a popular amenity. Whether you are in town for work or pleasure, 'Al's House' is a fantastic option to rest, recuperate, and enjoy all Oregon's wine country and the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Property Information:
Al Blodgett was a pillar in the Newberg community. He served 50 years with the Newberg Fire Department, helped run the local Toy & Joy program, and helped fund the city Christmas lights and decorations. Al also helped organize the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival each year & actively involved with the chamber of commerce, but he also ran a successful Drive-In for 18 years. Al's Drive-In was a well loved place where many went to enjoy a meal out. In 1966, Blodgett opened the restaurant and had two topless mermaids painted to be a part of the sign. Being a small and conservative town, these mermaids created quite a controversy, with many demanding they be removed or covered up. Being the stubborn man he was, Blodgett refused and instead settled on a less detailed version of the breasts to be painted. While it didn't please everyone, it was enough to allow the mermaids to remain until Blodgett closed the diner in 1984 when he became a full time firefighter. For 18 years, families and friends gathered at that Drive-In, and many teens had their first job at Al's Drive-In. It has become a beloved piece of Newberg's history and a big part of Al's legacy.
★ Not a pet friendly home.
This property includes a noise alert monitoring system in order to ensure that neighborhood noise levels are respected. Again, please realize we want every group to enjoy their time, laugh, have fun and make memories. These devices are only to ensure noise levels don't reach a threshold that bothers our neighbors. Also, please note there is no electronic video surveillance monitoring pools or spas, or on the interior of the house.
Property Information:
Bedroom 1: King bed
Office: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
★ Window A/C in front room
★ Fire-table with seating in backyard
★ New décor and furnishing throughout
Location:
★ 5 Blocks to Memorial Park
★ 7 Blocks to downtown Newberg and countless restaurants, entertainment, and wine tasting options
★ 3/4 Mile to George Fox University
★ 2 Miles to Dundee
★ 13 Miles to McMinnville
★ 25 Miles to Portland
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
General
Unit size: 935 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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
Newberg is home to this vacation home. Hoover-Minthorn House Museum and McMinnville Downtown Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jaquith Park and Rogers Landing County Park. Ponzi Wine Bar and Sherwood Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Newberg travel guide
Is Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown located?
Situated in Newberg, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hoover-Minthorn House Museum and George Fox University: Newberg Campus. Rogers Landing County Park and Jaquith Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Marvelous Single Level Home in Central Newberg, Fire-Table, Covered Patio, Seven Blocks to Downtown Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
An older home in a well-established neighborhood, the home provided us the things we desired for our stay. It was a comfortable home in a quiet location, close to downtown. It allowed us to visit our kids and have a place to veg out for a while too.
Dean A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Jul 17, 2024
Nice in town stay
We were looking for a place in town with a kitchen, and this place was perfect. The in-window air conditioner did fine against the unusually hot 104 degree weather.
Steven
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bryant F.
May 22, 2024
Nice professional stay
Clear communication throughout the stay including resolving an issue with the wifi. Well supplied, professional with bathroom, cooking, dishwashing supplies. Older home but well maintained in a quiet neighborhood. Covered carport is your main access to the home.
Not super obvious from the listing but there is a second bedroom with a sofa/futon about the size of a full sized bed (ok for 2 kids but a bit cozy for 2 adults).
I needed a place to stay for a few days with a kitchen table and a couch so I could meet with my business partner, and this place was perfect.
The hosts were accessible via text and everything was effortless. I’ll be back.
The property was a perfect location for my stay. Loved having washer and dryer, full kitchen, 2 bedroom areas plus a living space! Unfortunately, due to the extreme heat at the time of our visit we had to obtain other accommodations the last night as the window AC was not able to keep up and the inside temp was 83 at 10pm. Only restitution was for future trips and no restitution for the night we had to find other accommodations. Unsatisfied with this result tainting the rest of the stay.
Robin T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Doug H.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Softball trip
Came here for my daughter’s softball trip and there was 7 bags of garbage outside I notified the property manager on the 2nd night and he said he’d take care of it and it was never taken care of and the AC was not turned on when I got there and it was so hot
This was a great place for my daughter and I to stay for her college drop off. We were disappointed that the sleeper sofa wasn't comfortable. But we just shared the bed and it was fine.
The only issue I had was with the gate latch. It would get stuck and I would be unable to open it the way it was set up. I also put the garbage out the night before pick up like asked and the trash was not picked up. I don’t know if the day is different now since the manual was made or if I did something wrong.