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The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

Family-friendly apartment in Salem

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In the heart of downtown Salem, The Heart of Downtown Living offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy the view from your window box-adorned living room window and be close to many attractions like Riverfront Park with its walking trails, Wine tasting in surrounding areas and just blocks from Willamette campus.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

Right in the middle of downtown Salem there is yet another beautiful loft to share with whomever wants to come visit our wonderful city! The Heart of Downtown Living apartment is a 900 square ft two bedroom, single bath with a fully stocked and very roomy kitchen. You'll enjoy a view of the lively sidewalk cafes on the street below from your window box adorned living room window. Come stay with us and be close to many attractions Salem has to offer, from Riverfront Park with it's walking, biking, and jogging trails, Salem Center Mall, to Wine tasting and hikes just a short drive in surrounding areas- not to mention just blocks from the beautiful Willamette campus and our State Capitol Building.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: This includes in the hallway and stairwell.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No vaping. Please do not dye your hair on our property. Thank you it ruins our linens and plumbing.
$25 fee for a late check-out per hour and a $25 fee for early or late check-in per hour Check-in: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This includes in the hallway and stairwell.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Experience Charm Living Downtown Apartment Salem
Experience Charm Living Downtown Apartment
Experience Charm Living Downtown Salem
Experience Charm Living Downtown
Experience Charm Living Downtown Wifi Dining shopping parks wine
Experience the Charm of Living Downtown!
Experience The Charm Of Living

About the area

Map
Salem, OR

What's nearby

  • Salem Riverfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elsinore Theater - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salem Riverfront Carousel - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Willamette University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salem Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Salem Station - 20 min walk
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isaac’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Straight From New York Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noble Wave - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building located?

Located in the centre of Salem, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol City Theater, Salem Riverfront Park and Salem Convention Center. Salem Riverfront Carousel and Willamette River are also within 10 minutes. Salem Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and well equipped. Perfect downtown location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabdy G.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen J.

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

Nice Area

We loved the location. So much to do and see in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

A comfortable getaway

This was a place close to the hospital where my husband and I could rest while our premie daughter was in NICU. It was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect downtown spot for a weekend in downtown Salem. Cozy, clean, really a perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

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

Great Location. Very clean

Location very convenient to restaurants and shops. Very clean and everything needed was provided. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeley E.

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

Wonderful place to stay with family

Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Downtown Salem

The apartment was in a terrific location with easy access to parking, fabulous restaruants, and things to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Salem downtown

The family real like the place. Really beautiful and super convenient with everything you need in a walking distance. Will stay again next time we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krisann P.

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

Wonderful in downtown Salem

We loved being right downtown with access to everything we wanted. The apartment was very comfortable and supplied with all we needed (even soy sauce!). Great beds so good sleep. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Loved the Heart of Downtown

My stay at the property was great. Convenient walking distance to state Capitol and restaurants. check in was easy and the place is very clean. Parking isn't the best which is why gave 4 of 5 stars on location/neighborhood. However, the options are not terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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

Perfect downtown apartment

This was a delightful home away from home for my wife and I and our young child. The space was very well appointed and thought through, and the location is awesome. Downtown Salem is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T., Salt Lake City

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

Cute downtown apartment

Good location in Salem downtown. Well equipped, clean apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is a nice small two bedroom apartment. A lot of very nice restaurants are within a block or so. There is a nice riverside park two blocks away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Four nights in Salem

My son and I enjoyed visiting Salem and this was a perfect spot for us! Take care!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

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

Great location and a super host

The host was super helpful the few times we needed her. The apartment's location in the center of the city was great for walking, shopping and dining. And absolutely nothing was amiss or missing in the apartment. Best of all Angela was super helpful and accommodating. Maybe our best VRBO experience ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Spring Break in Salem

Stayed in Salem for a week to visit my FIL. Loved the apartment! It’s location is wonderful! I few blocks from a riverfront park, steps away from shops, coffee, drinks, and food, and a free parking garage just through the alley! Angela made checking in super easy would videos of the checkin process too. 10/10 would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Downtown Salem, OR

This apartment was wonderful; clean, spacious, airy, and lots of windows and light. It is in the heart of downtown, very convenient to the capital and Willamette University, and close to the park and river. It has a well-equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, and lovely window boxes. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tanya F.

Excellent Location

I've just spent a week at this apartment and it was very convenient for me as it is close to Willamette University. It is located in Salem's city center and is surrounded by restaurants and shopping. It can get a bit loud at night because of that but otherwise it's great. The apartment is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and Angela was very quick to answer emails/texts and great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth G.

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

Very noisy but clean

The property was clean and comfortable and it is on a good location, within walking distance of coffee shops and restaurants. However, it is very noisy at night in the bedroom facing the street. It was very hard to get any sleep as the noise did not stop until 2 am. We did try the ear plugs provided by the host but that was not enough to drown out the noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kennard K.

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

Cozy family apartment!

The apartment is a very nice place to stay for a family! The city is very alive during the day with many places to visit. At night, the vibe changes and becomes louder. We were back in by 730 but could hear the noise. If we knew that the parking structure was not safe at night we would not have parked there because when we woke up Saturday morning, our window of our van was busted out. Truly bummer of our trip, we no longer felt safe and left early. Salem is a beautiful city to stay for the day but not sure if we will stay through the night again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location in the heart of downtown Salem. The property is basically an older style two-bedroom apartment with great high ceilings and two huge windows in the living room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and show was terrific. It's definitely an older unit, but very comfortable and clean. The unit also had a washer (very old. needs to be replaced) and a dryer that came in handy.The owners live across the hall. We met them and they couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. Communication and customer service throughout our stay was top notch. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

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

Great place

Loved staying in this well cared for apartment in an old building with high ceilings and lots of light.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Beautiful lodging, excellent location

This is our second stay in this clean, spacious apartment. There are a variety of restaurants nearby, and you're about a ten-minute walk to the Willamette campus. Check-in and out are easy and uncomplicated. We were happy to return and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel C.

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

Quaint apartment in Central location

We were so close to stop many restaurants and bars so we could just go outside and pick somewhere to eat. We drove about 40 min to Silver Falls park so hikes were accessible by this location too. The apartment was clean and well stocked from headache pills to shampoo and conditioner. We watched Netflix on TV at night to wind down. I would highly recommend this apartment if you're staying in Salem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022