What’s Here?
Houck Hollow is a charming family estate located on ten acres just outside of Salem, Oregon. The over 6500 square foot home was designed and decorated by New York Times Bestselling Author, Colleen Houck, with each guest room featuring décor and one-of-a-kind collectibles associated with her novels. If you’d like to plan a trip or rent space for a celebration, an event, or a meeting, check out this page.
Want to know about everything going on at Houck Hollow?
Houck Hollow is home to many species of winged creatures. Here you’ll find ducks, geese, canaries, finches, cockatiels, budgies, bourkes, and maybe even a wandering dragon or fairy. Whether you’re looking for a gosling, a magical wishing koi, or a fiery phoenix, we’d like to think we’ve got you covered. If you’re searching for a bird, you’ll find the breeds we sell and the ones we keep on our bird page.
Beginning in 2025, Colleen Houck & Friends are planning a Northwest Book Fest, a family-friendly book conference including vendors, author signings, agents, workshops, and panels geared for book lovers of all ages. For more information, please visit the dedicated page below. To catch up with Colleen on the projects she’s currently working on or to connect with other readers, head over to her book page. If you’re an aspiring author, check out our author retreats!
You’ll Love Staying With Us
The Essentials
- Estate Size: 6562 Square Feet
- Sleeps Up to 11 Guests
- 3 Available Bedrooms
- 2.5 Guest Bathrooms
- Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
“I’d like each guest to feel as if they’ve been transported to the world I’ve created in my books.”
-Colleen Houck
“Words fall short!”
We have never met such a warm and gracious host before. Although it was very late for her, she made time for us to make each one of us comfortable. I would like to visit again and again.
KK
“Where is the ten-star option?”
This was literally the best Airbnb experience I have ever had and I have stayed in MANY Airbnb’s. Every detail of this Airbnb was thoroughly thought out, from the stocked game room to the homemade dinner from our sweet hosts. I would have paid double the price to stay here again and enjoy this experience.
Ronald
“Incredible!”
We had a wonderful stay. [Colleen] is incredibly hospitable! Her attention to detail, great communication, and all the amenities made for such a comfortable stay. We hope to book with her again in the future!
Amanda
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