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The Hedges House - Studio

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Bed
Couch

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Independence, OR
  • Western Oregon University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salem Riverfront Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Hedges House - Studio

Check out this cute studio a few blocks from beautiful downtown Independence. The studio is a renovated historic 1895 Victorian home called The Hedges House and is perfectly located to enjoy everything Independence and Monmouth have to offer. Enjoy the 4th of July celebration that passes through Independence or the peaceful park that is a few steps away.
-YouTube search "The Hedges House" for a glance.
-Please note that the property is still a work in progress.
Check-in instructions and general communications are done through email or text.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
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

About the area

Independence

Independence is home to this apartment. Bush House Museum and Union Street Railroad Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site and Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. Inspriation Garden and Pfaff Park are also worth visiting.
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Independence, OR

What's nearby

  • Western Oregon University - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Salem Riverfront Park - 21 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Willamette University - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Salem Hospital - 22 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards - 26 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 22 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chase Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hedges House - Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Hedges House - Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hedges House - Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hedges House - Studio located?

Situated in Independence, this apartment building is steps away from Independence Historic District and Pioneer Park. Mountain Fir Park and Independence Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

S N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as advertised, comfortable and clean. Check in was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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

Everything I needed and more

I needed somewhere to stay overnight close to Monmouth and this was a great option. The studio had everything I needed and was very comfortable. Beautifully decorated and very clean. It felt very private and was easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Very nice spot!

2nd time we’ve stayed and will definitely stay again. We enjoy Independence! Very clean and well apportioned inside, outside is a little unkept. Looks like a work in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

The Hedges House

I love this little studio. It is clean and very comfortable. There is a park half a block away that I could walk my dog to. Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Relaxing and comfortable setting

Clean, simple furnishings, close to our son's family. All we need!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Great home in independence!

Great place to stay while exploring independence and the surround wine country. Very clean and an easy walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

WOU Visit Stayover

Everything was easy, clean and sooooo calming. Thank you to the host for making a last-minute date change due to an error on my part with booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Great little space we enoyed

We really enjoyed our stay! Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Nice stay

Pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN m.

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

nice stay

we had a nice stay at the Hedges House. it was clean and quiet. Very nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

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

Lovely studio

This studio had everything we needed for our stay. Love how it is set up and how close it is to Monmouth and Corvallis.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

A cute little retreat.

An intimate place with small kitchenette, comfy bed and wet room, in a cute neighborhood. Walkable to downtown restaurants and riverfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brad B.

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

Nice little spot

Well furnished and decorated. A/C unit was very helpful on the hot weekend we visited. Attentive owner and would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie E.

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

Not the best experience

The owner was nice to let us have our dog, which is larger than 20 pounds. What we didnt like was the property was right on the main road through town, so lots of traffic. But there was a nice quite park just down the block. There is a very large, like 20ft tall, monster in the front yard, which was weird, looks like groot but scary face. The power went out for about 10-15 minutes, which felt very uneasy and unsafe while we tried to reach the owner to let him know. It's a older house, built in 1895, and being improved on. The back yard was mostly a mess and there was a lot of junk around the back yard, but the inside was new and renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami G.

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

Comfortable stay

Cute little rental. Property is still a work in progress as they are renovating whole house into rental properties but it did not interfere with our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Privacy and Welcoming

We enjoyed the private parking right by the door. The studio apartment was clean and the shower was large. in a nice quiet neighborhood we would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Hedge house

Very clean and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Cute place.

Cute place. Easy access. Surprisingly quiet for being on a main road. Host was readily available.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Good

Studio is cute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C., Frankfort, MI

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

Great Two Weeks

My wife and I came to Independence from out of state for two weeks for the birth of our granddaughter. Oscar was great with communications and Catherine was the perfect hostess. We will definitely stay here when we travel west again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Sweet Studio

My Sweetheart and I, along with our furbaby stayed here for almost a week. The location is awesome and gave us the opportunity to stay in a small town (lovely walkable main st) while being 60-90 min to family in all directions. The studio was clean and exactly as Oscar described. Very comfortable and private. We loved the coffee that was provided. Oscar was kind as I had questions about the booking (I’m a newbie). He was quick to respond and communicated very clearly. We loved our stay and would return. Thank you, Oscar!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerrie D.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Like Oscar says in the review he's working on the outside. It's very overgrown but wasn't there for the view. We needed a place to sleep. Very close to be able to watch sons college baseball game. The room was great. Had everything we needed for one night. Oscar was fantastic. I would use this little cottage again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubre C.

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

Quiet, Clean and Cute

It was a cute studio and comfortable bed. The owner was very quick with communication when I had questions. The only thing I would mention as a drawback is that the bathroom does not have a door, just a curtain. Fine for us but if one needs more privacy it might be nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

David W.

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

No Service Provided

The studio is at the back of a property which has a sign stating "Beware" at the front entrance with another sign which said "Haunted House". Not exactly the most inviting thing for a VRBO property. I messaged the host three times asking for clarification on check in procedures once we arrived. I never heard back and the door to the property was locked when we arrived. We stayed elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hedges house was super nice for a little studio. We spent the week with my son and daughter seeing the sights in Independence.. The trolley was super nice to have available so we did not have to drive everywhere. We enjoyed the quietness of being in our space with no one above or next to us like in a hotel. Oscar was quick to respond with our concerns. Check in and out was simple. Did not hear much traffic even tho it's on a main road. The only suggestions we had were a bathroom door( has a curtain but that doesn't keep the sounds out.)😉 and a shower grab bar cause it's a huge walk in shower that could get slippery. Amenities were as described Would stay here again next time we visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Oscar Cardenas

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Hello! My name is Oscar and I am a local small business owner that is trying to restore a historic home in Independence. If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Why they chose this property

Great and safe small town with many summer events. Spring brings wonderful flowers. The property is located a few blocks from downtown and only a few steps from a nearby quiet park.

What makes this property unique

This historic home is in the process of being renovated. It was built in 1895 and has been redone completely while attempting to keep its charm.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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