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Historic BF Dowell House

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, OR
  • Beekman House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville Cemetery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Britt Pavilion
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic BF Dowell House

Originally constructed in 1861, the historic B.F. Dowell house has been beautifully revived. Situated within walking distance of downtown, the home provides guests with easy access to the towns charming cultural fixtures as well as a variety of quaint stores. The market across the street may help guests utilize the homes large, well-equipped kitchen. Full baths adjoin each bedroom, an additional bathroom adjoins a laundry room. The homes porch opens to a patio that accompanies a spacious lawn.

The B.F. Dowell house has been in the Hartman family since 1910. Guests may enjoy browsing photographs of the historic homes renovation over the course of 20 years as well as an array of older photographs. The homes original stained-glass windows accent the entryway and bedrooms, and the original marble fireplaces are situated in the handsomely arranged living room and bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom, and an additional bathroom adjoins a washer and dryer and a utility sink. The
master bedroom features an adjustable Tempur-pedic bed, and the adjoining bathroom includes a clawfoot bathtub. High ceilings lend each room a sense of airy grandeur The homes large kitchen includes everything guests may need during their stay. The kitchen opens to a cozy porch that sits above the patio and offers a relaxing view of the lush grounds that ensconce the property. A croquet set, charcoal barbecue, and patio furniture are available to guests for further enjoyment of the meticulously kept back yard.

If you are booking as a couple you will have access to all of the home except upstairs giving you a better price. If you book as a family or two couples you have full access to all the home. There are beautifully landscaped grounds to enjoy. Near all of Jacksonville.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I am happy to resolve any issues you may have.

This home is on a large corner lot. No really close neighbors. Right across from the market.

You can get around town without a car, however there is public transportation to Medford via city bus.
Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Property manager

Deanna Saltmarsh
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Jacksonville

Jacksonville is home to this holiday home. Art Presence Art Center and Beekman House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quady North and Caprice Vineyards. Kharmic Creations and Lillie Belle Farms are also worth visiting.
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Jacksonville, OR

What's nearby

  • Beekman House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jacksonville Cemetery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Britt Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Expo - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center - 14 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Molcajete Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muchas Gracias Mexican Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Fresh Seafood Market and - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BBQ House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic BF Dowell House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic BF Dowell House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic BF Dowell House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic BF Dowell House located?

Situated in Jacksonville, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Art Presence Art Center and Quady North. Kharmic Creations and Beekman House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katey T.

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

Always a great stay

Love the property. This is our third year here and we always enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Wonderful Home

A great place to stay and meet with family. Lovely home with nice backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

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

Gorgeous, comfortable home.

We were in Jacksonville visiting family and were lucky enough to find this home. It is absolutely gorgeous and fully stocked with everything you need to feel at home. I would love to stay for a month and just read books, take naps, and cook nice meals. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Awesome Property

Had a great stay, market right across the street. Property is a old classic and rooms were large. Backyard is big and had a BBQ to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Everything was great

We stay at tons of rentals and this one was perfect. Beds comfortable, furniture nice, outdoor space and location great. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin r.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Beautiful Historical Home

The BF Dowell Home was charming with very unique architecture and beautiful landscaped gardens! There were daily sightings of deer to entertain us! Plenty of outside space and places to relax! Jacksonville was a beautiful small town and we could walk to most of the places we wanted to visit! Walking trails were close by as well as numerous wineries!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Lake Oswego

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

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed the space, especially the outdoor space and yard games. The proximity to old town was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven U.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in Jacksonville with family wine tasting throughout Jacksonville. The location of the property is ideal, walking distance to downtown, coffee, and Back Porch BBQ. The market across the street was super helpful for all the food and drink items...no pre-packing needed. Beautiful old victorian, very clean, and all the amenities were there. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Great location

My husband and I stayed with 2 other couples. Accommodations were very nice. Enjoyed the backyard. And walked to the Britt. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy j.

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

Satisfied design

Quaint two night stay to visit family in the area. Home was period decorated with colorful wall coverings and fixtures. This home also had all the comforts of home, equipped kitchen, games and great porch. Would love to visit again in the summer. Walking to town for dinner and coffe was very easy. Drove and hiked nearby forest park. Great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., Portland, OR

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

Another wonderful trip!

A beautiful home with the perfect location! This is our second visit, and we hope to stay again! Deanna was a wonderful host, and very responsive to all of our needs! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Beautiful Home close to everything

We loved our stay here. The house is immaculate, very well decorated, historical background was interesting to read, lovely garden and porch for enjoying a meal or morning coffee. Beds were comfortable and super soft sheets. Perfect place for exploring Jacksonville’s small Main Street, and convenient access to many pleasant laid back Wineries. Will definitely look to stay there again when my group of friends return for a weekend mini-reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vay B., Woodland

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

Tom's 80th Birthday

We met in Jacksonville with high school friends from CA. The house and gardens were so beautiful and peaceful. Everything was so lovely. We would certainly visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Idaho Falls, Idaho

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

Jacksonville Reunion

We visited best friends and family. Attended our old church, Jacksonville Presbyterian. Went to the new Jacksonville Inn Restaurant and enjoy Pony Expresso and Food Bean. We had a family event at a winery in the Applegate Valley. Thank you we love the charm and feel of your beautiful historical home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Fabulous!

Truly fabulous property. Inside and out. We look forward to return visits
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Great location lovely grounds

My girlfriends & I drove over from the coast to explore the Applegate lavender fields & enjoy quaint Jacksonville. The house was in a good location, clean & well equipped. We did have a little challenge with learning how to work the air conditioning so a guide would’ve been helpful & a place to provide for recycling. Thanks for sharing this lovely property - The CC poker gals
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Amazing property and historical house!

We celebrated with family and friends an engagement and a high school graduation at this property! What an amazing backdrop and gorgeous historical house to stay in for our celebrations! The accommodations were all 5 star! The beds were so comfortable and Luxurious! The main floor master tub was incredible! The grounds with Immaculately landscaped! Thank you so much! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda E.

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

Title

Two minor problems: upstairs in the north bathroom the door knob needs repair to upstairs in the south bathroom supply to the toilet tank needs attention
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Amazing Historical Home

This house was probably the best short term rental I've ever stayed in. It was the best blend of old and new. There are three bedtime, each with it's own bathroom. The bath attached to the bedroom on the first door has only a tub and not a shower but there's also a separate little bath with a shower on the first floor. The host Aldi had a very nice outdoor eating area and porch. The location is very close to downtown, within easy waking distance. We had a fabulous time visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan I., Eugene, OR

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

Great house

Well appointed, comfortable beds, large welcoming outdoor space and great location. Unfortunately there was construction happening in a property behind the house so it wasnt pleasant out there until they left around 4pm. An issue about Jacksonville now is rentals cannot offer recycling!!! Because that matters to us we brought home bittkes and newspapers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent P., Nashville, TN

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

Beautiful Historic Home

We stayed a week in May. As others have shared, this is a wonderful historic place to stay situated in an ideal location for easy access to Jacksonville’s shops, restaurants, and hiking. Grocery store convenient directly across the street. Home is beautiful and comfortable. 2 bedrooms en-suite on 2nd floor. Large Master suite on main level w/bathroom w/ large tub, toilet & sink. A shower is located in the laundry room nearby. Well stocked kitchen. This home lacks nothing. Add the fabulous outdoor garden area, porch, and sitting area, and its a 5 star rental. Lawn area for croquet & cornhole games (provided). Deer and birds seen often. We have stayed in numerous VRBO properties & we highly recommend this as an excellent choice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacationer Beware!

Beware! The property was very nice and everything started off great. Jacksonville is a beautiful little town and offers some great experience. It was after check out that the issues started. I stayed in the home with my adult sister, adult friend, her husband and mother. We only slept there and spent most time at our Friends parent’s home for a wedding weekend. After check out we were accused of cracking a marble table in the home, which we absolutely did not do. We were first told the table was knocked over. Then when I asked how so or to provide proof it was knocked over the property manager said they “assumed” it was knocked over. Upon asking the property manager how she could lay blame on us with an assumption, the property manager said “we don’t know or don’t care how it happened.” I offered to send the listing photos to the property manager where you can see what looks like the crack already being in this table and the property manager refused to provide her email address (some customer relations) to show her what I was talking about. I guess physics does not exist in the property since the property manager is blaming us for cracking a table in the center, which they “assume” fell over, but has no damage to the edge. The lack of edge damage would tell any reasonable person there is no way it fell. There only proof is the cleaners said so and noticed it on this cleaning. The crack looks to be in the listing photos and may have just now been noticed. Steer clear of this home if you don’t want to have Baseless accusations thrown your way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

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

Tremendous Historic Experience

The house is decorated with very plush furniture. The rooms all have comfortable bed with wonderful comforters. Very cozy sleeping and very quiet as well. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great location in Jacksonville

We enjoyed our stay at the Dowell House. Great location, market across the street, walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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