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
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
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)
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
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Salem, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at State Capitol State Park and Willamette Mission State Park, while Capitol City Theater and Elsinore Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Salem travel guide
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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The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The apartment was clean, well stocked, with luxurious bedding and a heated toilet seat. The host was fabulous and communicated well. I would recommend this to anyone staying in Salem!
Rhonda
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
22 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and convenient location!!!
Loved it. Only suggestion would be room darkening shades in the bedroom with a window 👍
The apartment was so clean and comfortable. The beds and heated toilet seat were fantastic. It is so close to the park and variety of restaurants. I walked everywhere. The park has a great walking trail. There were great shops nearby ( a fantastic bookstore). The free parking is nearby. The hosts were wonderful. I am seventy-two and the stairs (about 25) leading up to the apartment were no problem because they have rails on both sides (and I packed 2 small suitcases). I would definitely stay there again. One of my favorite VRBO stays.
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.
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.
Peggy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
19 Sept 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nice spot in the Heart of Downtown just as it says! Comfy beds. Mattress warmers and even a toilet seat warmer! All the amenities you need and a location that can’t be beat.
Vince M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
28 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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.
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 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!!
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.