One Bedroom Shared Bathroom No Pets

nice stay

Very nice stay. Roommates were quiet we all pretty much stayed to ourselves. Had a pleasant time. Would stay again in future

Good Location, Great Community

This is a lovely old house surrounded by beautiful gardens, just a 10 minute bike ride from downtown and the Willamette River. Susa is an excellent landlord, roommate, and host. She is friendly and down to earth, frequently filling the house with the smell of fresh baked bread. I also enjoyed the others who passed through during my stay, everyone a nice blend of sociable, yet respectful. My only regret is that I had to move on at the end of my four month contract!

A clean quiet house

A house is a reflection of its owner. In a word, dependable. Everything works very well. From the new windows, all appliances, hot water etc etc etc. Susa stays on top of everything, and if something should break it is attended to immediately. She is equally thorough in vetting her tenants, ensuring a peaceful cooperative experience. Big back yard, spacious cozy old house. HIGHLY recommended!

Nice home, close to hospital

The property is beautiful, with a large flower garden in the front yard and chickens in the back yard. There were always fresh bouquets of flowers in the house this summer. The room I stayed in was upstairs and overlooked the back yard. It was nice to wake up with the view of the surround trees. Looking down I could see the chickens walking about enjoying their morning. The place is very peaceful and quiet. Some nights you can hear the train go by in the distance. There are two bathroom, one on each level, which I found very convenient. The kitchen is below the bedrooms but you can barely hear the sound carry upstairs. The living room is spacious with comfortable seating. Susanne was great at communicating when roommates would be arriving/leaving, when there would be repairs done, and ensuring the space stayed clean. Susanne is also very good at screening her tenants, the house mates were very mature, respectful, friendly, and kind. Given the chance, I would rent again.

Absolutely Fabulous

This is such a magical place. Susa has created a home of color and community vision that is almost unreal. The community of people drawn to this magical property shaped such a beautiful time in my life. The colors of the home, the beautiful gardens and carefully curated community were just what I needed and always dreamed of. I am an ER nurse and always felt at home, and nurtured, embraced in a sense of peace and tranquility where I could rest after my shifts and recharge for my next day. I split time between Susa's home and my home in Bend. I had a home and sanctuary in both places. This place is magic and Susa has a kind heart and cultivates clear communication within the community creates at El Refugio. I am grateful for and cherish the time I spent there and miss it daily. Thank you Susa.