Glenwood Retreat: Cozy Home Between Eugene & Springfield
Secluded haven on a half-acre by UO, near nature and city life.
A Murphy Suite … Near I-5 & UO— A Hidden Treasure!
Nestled in the quiet and forgotten village of Glenwood, we're smack between Eugene and Springfield. We're a mile from UO campus, a half-mile from I-5, and walking distance to downtown Springfield. And yet, the Willamette River is just a few blocks — both to the north and to the east — and our neighbors are raising chickens, goats, and geese. We sit on a half-acre parcel with easy parking and easy access to everything. Bus rapid transit stops every 10 minutes, just two blocks away.
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Ahh, Glenwood! It has a storied past. 100 years ago, there was a very busy streetcar that passed right in front of our house every hour. (Now we have a modern streetcar called EmX that stops on Franklin Boulevard every 10-15 minutes, two blocks north.) Glenwood is a quasi-industrial, unincorporated village of about 100 homes, nestled between Eugene and Springfield. We have car repair places two blocks north; the railroad and UPS depot are four blocks south. But in between, we're in the country! Neighbors have chickens, geese, goats, and more. And plenty of characters! Because we're between busy and vital areas, we do have travelers on our streets. They sometimes talk to themselves as they walk or bicycle past. Some of our neighbors live in mobile homes. That doesn't make them bad people (They're not!), but it does make some people nervous. We're reclaiming the neighborhood by making the best house in the area even better with fruit trees, a marvelous garden, lots of fun little touches, and good people (That's you!) coming and going. We're in the most accessible spot ever — a mile from UO campus, half a mile from I-5, a few miles south of RiverBend hospital, walking distance to downtown Springfield, close to the river and to parkland in three directions. And the morning breeze sometimes smells like fresh bread from the Franz Bakery ovens a few blocks south. Mmmm!
Guest Access
You are welcome to enjoy the backyard and patio, as well as the laundry room.
Good to know
The Murphy Suite is at the back of our ranch house. There's a small patio and a full-lite door that opens to a sunroom. (The glass floor tiles are beautiful, but may be a bit slick if your feet are wet, so please be careful.) The main room has a custom-built queen-sized Murphy bed. It's gorgeous and comfortable. When the bed is up in its cabinet, there's plenty of room for lounging, TV watching, or dining. The kitchenette is designed for efficiency — microwave, toaster oven, electric skillet, coffee wizard, and a deep sink. The bathroom is new, with a shower that tells you the water temperature! (What will they think of next?) Laundry is outside the bathroom to the right. The backyard is there to enjoy, but it is not fully fenced.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Reviews
Availability
Find us
Our modern streetcar is called EmX. It runs along Franklin Boulevard (two blocks north) every 10-15 minutes. You can take it west to UO campus or downtown Eugene. It runs east to downtown Springfield and then north to PeaceHealth hospital and the Gateway shopping area. We're exactly half a mile from I-5, so you can get just about anywhere from here. It's almost unbelievable how convenient it is!
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