“Super cool house on lovely property. I stayed here with some girlfriends for our annual Wine Tour weekend. Expansive deck and lawn are great for lounging in the sun (yard would be prefect for games or wedding activities). Big kitchen is great for cooking with a group. The house is rather dated but in a totally awesome 70’s kinda way- if you like funky, this place is super groovy. If you prefer something a tad more modern, maybe you won’t appreciate it’s quirks (they probably ought to replace the gold shag carpet but whatever!). The pics don’t really do it justice- much cooler in person. A few potential issues for renters: If you want privacy- this place may not be for you. Despite the property being huge and very secluded, there is a wine tasting room 20 feet from the house, which while convenient for tasting, does have traffic. There is also a working horse barn on the property and boarders come and go (though it was really fun to play with their dogs!). In addition, there is another dwelling on the property where people do live (though we didn’t see them). Location- I’m not that crazy about the quality of wine at the tasting rooms in the area so if you need to be close to some of the higher-end stuff, stay in Dundee or Carlton (though it’s a quick and pretty drive to everywhere from the house). While the house and rooms are really comfy and roomy my main complaint is that that they only allow 8 (I think) renters at a time- it can easily accommodate way more folks. After seeing the house, I was disappointed I had to limit the number of folks I could invite given the large space, but I understand that wear and tear are surely an issue with any rental. We found the house to be in perfectly clean condition and Becca, the house manager, was just as nice and helpful as she could be. She made it the process very easy. We would defiantly rent this in the future!”
“Felt like we had our own hideaway. The house is sprawling, but it is not new, so don’t expect perfection. That said, it was great to light a fire, sit down with some of the old books found throughout the house, and watch the kids play chess. The property manager was kind enough to open the tasting room one evening for a private sampling of wines. Chocolate covered hazelnuts from the farm was a favorite. We used this as a home-base to explore Portland and the coast, but there were also some good restaurants nearby in Newberg. Enjoyed the house and the setting very much.”
“Farmhouse provided everything we were looking for. Pluses include the decks outside, wonderful hosts (including the folks at the tasting room across the driveway), privacy and large accommodations. I’d give the property an excellent rating excepting that the property is a little dated and has non-traditional spaces. Perfect for a small wedding.... Very clean and well maintained. Ultra comfy king sized master bed, efficient air conditioner and cooling fans, copious amounts of kitchen space and supplies (great cook your own meals house), barbecue, and a lovely treat from the owners...Great for local wine tasting with a group.”
“Nine of us rented the guest house to go wine tasting in the Valley. The house is clean and well-cared for, incredibly spacious, and well furnished. It’s a bit of a hoof off of 99, and likewise to the wineries closer to McMinnvile, but the proximity to Portland makes up for it. The kitchen is large and well stocked, we had no problem cooking for the whole group one night. Several fireplaces and a very nice hot tub make it ideal for winter getaways, and we’ll look forward to trying it out in the summer!”
“My wife and I stayed with three other couples at the VX Farmhouse on October 21 - 22, 2011. About once a year we eight spend a weekend together at some destination to relax, visit, enjoy good food and explore the local sights. This was our first trip to the Willamette Valley Wine Country, and we all agreed that the experience was enhanced by the accomodations and setting of the Farmhouse. The house was spacious, very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay memorable. A fantastic bonus was the VX Winery on the property and beautiful vineyards and hazelnut (filbert) orchards for long walks. Grapes were still on the vines ready for harvesting, and the autumn leaves had brilliant colors. We visited other notable wineries in the area, but considered VX Winery to be one of our favorites. Becca was there to welcome us and made our stay outstanding. We highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a romantic, relaxing getaway.”
“This house and property were AMAZING. Far exceeded our expectations. Becca was great to work with. The tasting room was fabulous. The views unreal! The house was just perfect- secluded, clean, organized, and comfortable. Definately a great place to spend quality time with good friends and/or family. Hoping to visit again!”
