Your Vernonia Retreat Awaits

Trails, autumn colors, starlit skies, and genuine hospitality. Welcome to Vernonia, Oregon.

Your Vernonia Retreat Awaits

Welcome to the Carpenter’s Guest House

Experience the allure of Carpenter’s Guest House, where you can revel in captivating hiking and biking trails, marvel at the breathtaking autumn hues, encounter enchanting wildlife, explore charming local shops and eateries, all while being treated to the mesmerizing spectacle of star-studded night skies. Embrace Vernonia, Oregon – an extraordinary destination waiting to be discovered.

Rooms & Amenities

Every room at Carpenter’s Guest House has its own personality and charm. Come see what makes yours special.

Places to Visit

Vernonia is full of adventure waiting to be discovered. We know the best spots and love sharing them with our guests.

Make Your Reservation

Ready to book your stay? Give us a call at (541) 961-8601, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 9pm. We’d love to have you.

Hello, we’re Mac & Julie McCallum, and we’d love to host you at our historic guesthouse in the heart of Vernonia, Oregon.

About Us

Built in 1924, the Carpenter’s Guest House carries more than a century of stories within its walls. Local lore includes tales of boarded horses, colorful characters, and its time as home to the manager of the Oregon-American Lumber Company. Whether the stories are legend or fact, they’re all part of what makes this place special.

Mac and Julie purchased the six-bedroom, six-bathroom home in 2013, originally planning to rent the downstairs apartment while raising their three children upstairs. As the kids grew up and moved on, those rooms became guesthouses too. The 1920s roots of the home inspired the vintage charm you’ll find throughout, and much like Vernonia itself, the Carpenter’s Guest House is a mix of old and new, familiar and unexpected.

Vernonia, Oregon

Nestled in the Pacific Coast Range, Vernonia is a historic small town with a lot to offer. Visitors enjoy world-class biking trails, fishing, hunting, local festivals, shops, restaurants, and art galleries throughout the year.

The Vernonia Mill Pond is a wonderful spot for family fishing and a peaceful lakeside walk. Nearby, Stub Stewart State Park, the Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail, and a local golf course offer plenty of outdoor adventure. And with Portland just an hour away and Cannon Beach or Seaside only 45 minutes out, Vernonia makes a perfect base for exploring the best of Oregon.