An Oregon couple with a beautiful riverside cabin overlooking the calming waters has been named America’s Most Hospitable Airbnb Hosts.
Cyndi and Tim Hill have 416 five-star reviews for their Stayton property on the Santiam River – and are 100 percent satisfied in every category.
Tim is a realtor and Cyndi works for the Keizer School District – but they rent out the beautiful cabin – equipped with workshop, rain shower and underfloor heating – on the side.
They started the hustle in 2017 and have never looked back.
The married couple said, “Life by the river with all creatures and beauty is wonderful and we enjoy sharing it!”
Their luxury cabin suite sleeps two adults on the Santiam River and is marketed as a ‘special place to relax, unwind or have a romantic getaway’
Cyndi and Tim Hill have 416 five-star reviews for their Stayton property on the Santiam River — and are 100 percent satisfied in every category
“We were totally surprised and we had no idea such a thing existed – and certainly not for the whole country,” said Cyndi. KOIN.
“We do our best to keep it as pristine and beautiful as possible, but above all we just want to treat our guests as we would like to be if we were somewhere.”
‘We’re so close to Salem, Portland, Eugene, and we’re 25 minutes from I-5 and you’d never know it looking at the backyard and the river. You’d think you’re in the middle of nowhere,’ Tim added.
Their luxury cabin suite sleeps two adults on the Santiam River and is marketed as a “special place to relax, unwind or have a romantic getaway.”
It is also connected to the Artsy Fartsy Studio, where guests can let their creativity run wild.
“You have a private entrance, Keurig coffee maker, with assorted pods and creamers, snacks, microwave, mini fridge with separate freezer with 2 ice trays,” their listing read.
You also have a cabinet with grilling accessories and tools, toaster, 13″ pan for pizza (on request) for the grill and a few condiments such as (Lawry’s seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, PAM) plus a champagne bucket and celebrating glasses.
‘The beautiful luxury Spa bathroom has 2 fluffy white robes and soft fluffy towels, a large deep soaking tub for two that fills from the ceiling (if you’ve been to Five Pines in Sisters, you know this tub!), a 20 -inch rain shower shower for two and an amazing unique petrified wood sink and private toilet room.’
The master bedroom is outfitted with a plush king mattress and gas fireplace, as well as a flat screen HDTV.
Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy their time on the cabin balcony
The bathtub in the couple’s Airbnb ad
The suite at the Airbnb includes snacks and bottled water, heated lap blankets for the aft deck when it’s cold, and a large beach towel for each resident.
A view at sunset over the river. The couple started dating in 2017 and have never looked back
Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite book, fishing rod, kayak, tubes and rafts for their stay.
The suite at the Airbnb includes snacks and bottled water, heated lap blankets for the aft deck when it’s cold, and a large beach towel for each resident.
And guests are begged not to wash dishes during their stay – as a treat.
“The plates will be put through the dishwasher, do not rinse, but scrape all food off the plates etc into the bin,” the ad read.
“Put the dirty dishes in the gray tub under the sink and put them on the foredeck. We want to spoil you, we’ll take them and bring them back to the deck clean.’
Ciara, who stayed there in July 2023, said: ‘This was our second stay and we had so much fun in the sun and on the river. Cyndi and Tim are great hosts.
‘We love their small art studio and look forward to booking. It’s such a cool experience that makes this already perfect Airbnb even more special.”
Amanda, who also stayed this month, added in her review, ‘This was one of our best rental experiences ever. The cabin is remarkable, romantic and fun.
‘Cyndi and Tim were the most welcoming of hosts. We were lucky enough to spend time with them in their art studio learning and creating, and it was amazing!
‘They have thought of every detail to make their cabin unique and cozy and high quality. They were kind, welcoming, provided privacy and went out of their way to make our stay incredible.
The beautiful view from the cabin
Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite book, fishing rod, kayak, tubes and rafts for their stay
The master bedroom is outfitted with a plush king mattress and gas fireplace, as well as a flat screen HDTV
One review said, ‘I’m honestly speechless. This was the best Airbnb we’ve stayed in! Cyndi and Tim were wonderful hosts and the house was better than you can imagine’
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The welcome entrance to the cabin
It is also connected to the Artsy Fartsy Studio, where guests can let their creativity run wild
‘Normally we shy away from rental properties that share the same space with homeowners, but this was no problem. In fact, it was fun and special.
“Cyndi and Tim’s cabin is definitely a place we would see ourselves returning to.”
Shann, who stayed in June 2023, said, ‘I’m honestly speechless. This was the best Airbnb we’ve stayed in! Cyndi and Tim were wonderful hosts and the house was better than you can imagine.
“You walk through the door and are just drawn in by the view. You are right on the SANTIAM! The lounge chairs and heated blankets were just what we needed with our cups of coffee – and you don’t even need to bring your own Yeti!
‘Watching the birds and just sitting in the silence of nature with the sound of the river and the birds. Nothing can beat that.
‘The bed was so comfortable and I think we spent 75% of our time in their cozy robes. The bathroom is like being in a spa!
They even had a hot tub! We were welcomed with a personal plate, snacks and when we logged into Netflix they had even added us there! It may seem small to some, but these details made us feel so special
“Our favorite part was meeting Cyndi and Tim and doing the art project. It’s a must! It’s so much fun!
‘Book this place now! I want to say more, but I’m out of room.’