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Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths

Applegate mineral bath seekers.
Two claw foot soaking tubs in private room with magnificent views to enjoy while you heal your mind and body. The owners have made extensive efforts to minimize the sulfur odor in the bathrooms while protecting the healthful qualities they desired from the baths. R O treated water and ice available in the main house as well as bottled water.
Multi Family property. Two can stay in the main cabin or bring the family and add them to the bunk house sleeps 7.

Absolutely a one of a kind vacation rental. Located on five acres in the heart of the Applegate River wine country. This property offers many advantages, is situated in a pastoral setting and set back from the road for maximum privacy. The river with swimming hole just across the road at Cantrall Buckley Park. Approximately 10 minutes to Jacksonville and all of the Rogue River activities making this a great location for family fun or just refuge from the stress of life. Book today.

There is a keypad on the doors, we will use the last four digits of your phone number used in the reservation for your code unless otherwise instructed.

I encourage guests to contact me for any needs they have. There is nothing more frustrating than to be away from home and not able to work the television or A/C etc.

It's is a country neighborhood, with some distance between you and neighbors. However someone will always lend you a helping hand. You are just minutes from at least 4 vineyards, right across the road from the Applegate River and Cantral Buckley Park. 15 minutes to Applegate Lake. 5 minutes to Ruch for a stop at the market, a meal at local Cafe' or church on Sunday.

Definitely need a vehicle in this area, no public transportation.

This property has a mineral well, mainly sulfur. great for your skin and hair, but has an odor. The owners bought it specifically for the health benefits it has. Note the soaking tubs are like many hot springs people seek out. There is drinking water there for you. It is safe to drink, but not easy to get down.
Must be at least 25 years of age to book.
We ask that you do not have outside fires on the property.

Property manager

Deanna Saltmarsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Applegate Hot Mineral Baths
Applegate Hot Mineral Baths! Cabin
Come Decompress at the Ruch Refuge!
Applegate Hot Mineral Baths! Jacksonville
Applegate Hot Mineral Baths! Cabin Jacksonville

About the neighborhood

Map
Jacksonville, OR

What's nearby

  • Ruch Library - 5 min drive
  • Red Lily Vineyards - 9 min drive
  • Buncom - 9 min drive
  • Britt Pavilion - 15 min drive
  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Rogue Valley Intl. Airport (MFR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pit Stop Coffee & Snack Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Devitt Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪LongSword Vineyard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Lilly Winery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Valley View Winery, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and Longsword Vineyard. Fiasco Winery and Ruch Library are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ruch Refuge Hot Mineral Baths Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruch Ranch relaxing Getaway
This is a lovely and relaxing space. Fully fenced and pet friendly. The house is comfortable and relaxing. The sulfur water felt really great on my skin. Yes it’s smelly, but I knew that going into it and it was not a problem at all for me. Full amenities and private. I really recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway. Short drives to downtown for shopping or dining out. I had a couple of snafu in the beginning with the code getting in but The host responded right away. Communication with her was very easy and very responsive. I hope to book the house again next year. It’s a great midway point for me and my friend to meet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat!
Our family went and enjoyed this wonderful property. Very relaxing and they had everthing we needed or forgot to bring. The sulfur smell was strong as other reviews stated but we were able to have a fun time and forgot about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Everything was as expected and nice overall! I don't think we will go again as the main draw was the hotspring soaker tubs. The heater was out for the room and only half of the adorable 2 claw foot soak tubs filled with hot water. We tried boiling water on the stove but the room was so cold that it made it impossible to get enough hot water before the water in the tub was cold. 2 hours I finally gave up. I did get a morning soak but no doubles in the winter! The owner was nice and everything was overall good. Just need a good water heater for winter travelers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
Nice and quiet location with big yard, comfortable beds and all the amenities at hand. One bad point is the sulfur smell in the water but bottled water is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sip sip girls trip
Sip sip girls tripThis was an awesome place to stay perfect area it was an amazing little cabin the mineral bass were awesome my daughter myself and a friend really enjoy this place my daughter plans to come back with her family to stay again definitely worth it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sulfur & Spiders
This is a difficult review for me, since it is my first negative review. We had such high hopes for this place. The location is great, the house had plenty of room & the outside area was amazing along with the views. However when we arrived, we quickly noticed that other than the most used areas the house was dirty (window seals, blinds, laundry room & under some beds) as well as it was infested with spiders. There were spider webs & spiders in every room, including just above bunk beds which didn’t help my kids get that warm and fuzzy feeling going to sleep, even after I helped clean the area. Frankly – our group ended up with several spider bites & at one point - one ran across my chest while I was trying to go to sleep. Fortunately, I smooshed him but it also didn’t help the going to sleep process. Another negative for this place is the sulfur smell associated to all water sources for the house. I should have read the previous reviews closer since I thought the smell would be isolated to the mineral bath, but all water sources in the house (both sides) had a strong sulfur smell. To a point, most of us didn’t shower or only showered once while we were there. Using the washing machine also made the main area smell for an extended period of time. In general using showers the smell didn’t stick around for long, and when I showered I don’t think I smelt like sulfur, or what my kids called a fart smell, but my kids didn’t like it and it was strong enough for my one visitor to step outside to talk versus inside. Lastly – they had a handy man working on the property about 4 days during our visit. This is normally fine, given the property is large and I understand some maintenance needs to happen (watering, trimming, etc…) but it was always at about 7:30am and would always wake our kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The house was in a beautiful location and we loved sitting on the outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Great place! 6 adults stayed here for a long weekend and it suited our needs perfectly. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. It felt like a "home" with the quilts on the walls also. Plenty of showers and hot water for everyone. Some of us could smell the sulfur while showering, some couldn't. We certainly didn't smell it on ourselves afterwards. The place had plenty of drinking water provided. The setting is very relaxing. We heard coyotes one night, cows another. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved the solitude, privacy, views and comfort! We expected the water smell to be horrible then it turned out not to be so bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild Rogue Relay house
My Wild Rogue Relay team stayed here the night here before our event. It was a quick drive to the starting line. Then, after the first part of the relay we went back to the house to rest before the next part. It was a perfect location for that stopover!

8/10 Good

Miranda H.

Ahhh-mazing!
We had a group of 9 to accommodate, and Ruch Refuge was perfect! Beautiful country setting, yet just about 10 minutes to the touristy little town of Jacksonville. The location and accommodations were great! The "bunk house" sleeps 7 (king/en-suite)(full/single bunk)(single/single bunk) with two full bathrooms. The main house is a studio with queen bed and full bath (showers only in all 3 bathrooms). There is a "bath house" for soaking in mineral water, but we didn't use that. The reason for only 4 stars are: 1) The smell of the water. SO bad! I had read a review where it stated they had done something to fix the water, but I can't imagine how bad it was before if that's the case. After the smell from my husband's shower, I decided to not shower the entire time we were there. You don't want to wash your face or brush your teeth in that water. I totally want to go back because it was so beautiful and peaceful, but not until the water situation is fixed for good and all. 2) It would've been nice if they had stacked firewood in the box on the porch for us. We found wood, but it was wet from being out in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

Cabin-like setting perfect for multiple adults
We enjoyed our stay at the Ruch Refuge. Deanna was very accommodating and responsive whenever I had a question, even before arriving (and I had several!). We had several adults staying, and the 2 separate houses and multiple bathrooms worked out perfectly for all of us so we weren't tripping over each other or waiting on one another at any point. The setting was pretty rustic, but provided comforts like wifi, TV, and a full kitchen. The only detractors I would say is that the water must have a pretty high sulfur content, because we could smell it when we took a shower (though we couldn't smell it on ourselves after), and it didn't seem like anyone had been there in a while because there were quite a few spiders and cobwebs we cleaned out inside the main house. But overall this was a perfect place to stay for what we needed and was convenient to Jacksonville, Medford and Williams.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Convenient, quiet, and comfortable
This is a very comfortable house in a super location. It was very quiet, with great access to local hiking, rivers, lakes, and towns. We had a great dinner at Schoolhaus Brewhaus in Jacksonville, a lovely hike along the Applegate river, and did some rafting on the Rogue. Awesome park down the road right on the river, no crowds! Relaxing on the recliners on the breezeway with the lovely view made for a great day. The main house stayed nice and cool during the day, and there were plenty of fans and window A/C units in the second unit, which were needed! Plenty of hot water and good pressure in the showers. Main drawback was that the water in the showers had that mineral smell, which we're not used to. Deanna was very responsive and pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Property was private, relaxing, and a great place for family fun.
Deanna made our stay easy and pleasant, and was available to answer questions. My kids really enjoyed playing outside and running around together on the spacious property. We only stayed a couple of days and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W. P.

Relaxing and tanquil! Beautiful surroundings!
We had a very relaxing stay, the home was comfortable and came equipped with all the necessities. The bath house was quite a treat, a perfect place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Best of both worlds - country setting only minutes away from parks, wineries, Jacksonville..
Great venue for a large family or group. We had a reunion and the house with it's large open kitchen adjacent to the living room and dining area worked out perfectly for preparing meals. In a lovely rural setting easy to access wifi was very convenient for those of us who want or need to be connected to the outside world. The separate bedrooms in the second house housed 4 -6 adults with plenty of room.. The bath house also provided relaxation with pastoral views. The location is perfect with plenty of parks, wineries, the historic town of Jacksonville just minutes away. All our guests enjoyed their stay. I would definitely recommend the Ruch Refuge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Lovely cabin-y house in a beautiful pastoral setting
Perfect location for the Wild Rogue Relay. Lots of sleeping places and 3 bathrooms makes this place great for a group to stay. Plenty of extra blankets. Nice breezeway porch between the 2 sections of the house. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Majken W.

Country comfort !
We enjoyed our stay at Ruch Refuge..very comfortable, beautiful setting just outside Jacksonville..son and grandson came and loved the bunkbeds..we flew kites in the meadow..and walked down to the park on the river..so glad we stayed here !!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Perfect Spot
Great experience staying at this cabin. We were a group of 7 paragliders visiting for the Ratrace, and location and house were both perfect. Spacious living area and covered deck were both much enjoyed, Be ready for some 'sulfur' smelling water... I hear it is a desirable trait for well water to be this way. There is a filtered water faucet at the kitchen sink which dispenses non-sulfur water, which is nice.