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Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting

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Exterior
Children's area
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Florence, OR
  • Suislaw River Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Historic Old Town Florence
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Three Rivers Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting

This unique property sits in a secluded forest setting high above Old Town and the Siuslaw River bridge. It offers complete privacy yet is just a short walk to the shops, restaurants, harbor, and other attractions of Old Town. Go down a forest path to arrive at the high dunes overlooking the Siuslaw River, Florence, and the Ocean. You do have to climb the dunes, which is challenging.

The house comes with two bedrooms upstairs with an adjoining deck that overlooks the forest and a gives you a peek at Old Town; there is another bedroom downstairs. All beds are Queen size. The paneled great room has multiple view windows and comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a pellet stove. There is high speed internet and a large TV in the living room area. There is a laundry area with a washer and dryer. A deck with outside seating and a gas barbeque is located off the great room. There is a lawn with a great big fire pit surrounded by log benches and plenty of firewood. Surrounding it all is the virgin forest.

Property manager

Reinard Pollmann
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sandpines Golf Course and Ocean Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Jessie M. Honeyman State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Florence, OR

What's nearby

  • Suislaw River Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Old Town Florence - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandland Adventures - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Three Rivers Casino - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Jessie M. Honeyman State Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Eugene, OR (EUG) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chens Family Dish - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Suislaw River Bridge, Historic Old Town Florence and Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. Sandland Adventures and Exploding Whale Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 117 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Great time!

Hunted mushrooms on the property and had a ton of fun! Will for sure stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

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

Your own private forest! But still two minutes from town!

The house is an older house, but it is wonderfully charming. The best part of this property is location, location, location. It has its own private forest a big green yard fire pits barbecue. It’s amazing. You can walk to the dunes privately. Your dogs can run freely!And the owner of the property is a real great guy! I would recommend this property any time! Some reviews listed the driveway as an issue. It is not it is perfectly.perfectly fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

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

Beauty

We loved the trails, yard, fire pit, the list goes on. The lights through the trees were breath taking. We recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

quida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was clean, and the host was helpful during our stay he is kind and welcoming also the place was beautiful and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

albert K.

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

Fishing 🎣

Stayed here before nice location. Love the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann T.

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

Natures retreat

Amazing setting with areas for gathering and exploring. Area for morning reflections with covered deck and sitting area, day of hiking and adventures in woodland setting and dunes, evenings around the campfire for marshmallows, songs and stories, night of comfortable slumber and dreams. Driveway was steep yet notified of this prior to visit and we were able to navigate up to find a exceptional getaway secluded and magical. The Turner Clan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

OMG :)

The road is steep, VERY steep, leading to the property but there was a forest wonderland located at the top. It was private and secluded. There was plenty of room for parking and outside activities. The forest trails were private and safe for all levels of walkers. It was a cabin with space and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Felicia N., Newberg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private property!

This was a quirky house located in a very quiet and private location. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the quiet for setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danae R.

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

A little R&R

This is our second stay. My husband and I love this house! It is absolutely peaceful. The dogs love it. We like to go to just unplug and spend time together. The only thing missing was a plug for the tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

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

Cozy Cabin

Clean, Private, comfortable although the driveway should be paved so a car can get up the steep driveway it took us 3 times in the car but if you have a truck or 4x4 you will be fine!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Wanda W.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised!

Older, no view, very steep driveway & working on it when we arrived,& no key in lockbox on arrival. Owner didn't remember booking it but showed up at 4:00 and the cleaners came about 4:15pm, after we arrived, to clean the house. Later we found a large roast in the oven with mold all over it. House was older but furniture was comfy, had good heart system, no dishwasher but we survived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

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

Amazing

I wish i had it in me to give this place a terrible review. That would be for selfish reasons. Great little house in the woods under 10 minutes from everything. I was apprehensive after reading other reviews, rental car company messed up and gave me a little carolla instead of an SUV. Carolla got up the driveway just fine, no problems with the water or water pressure, property manager was great, price was perfect for what i got, dryer was swapped out the day i arrived, it was a great vacation. If you dont like peace and quiet stay away from this place Cant wait for my next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chrystal B.

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

Quiet

After the initial shock of the uphill driveway, everything was cool. The place is very quiet and the home was clean. It suited our needs while we were in Oregon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Cherry hill

This little house was great. So beautiful and secluded in the forest. The only scary part was the drive in. The hill to get there is very steep and dirt. You have to get a running start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

We had a great time at this rustic coastal home. If you are the type of person that wants to gripe about low water pressure, creaking stairs or raccoons on the porch in the middle of the night, book a different place. This place is country and reminds me of my roots. Support staff was responsive and helpful. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lucero M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Secluded home

Phone numbers on email need to be updated on who to contact when trying to check in or ask questions. Cleanliness- i must say super impressed much cleaner than my previous stay.! Wifi connection wasnt great. Overal enjoyed our stay. Area & location very secluded, but everything is near by. Stores dunes restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cottage in the woods

It was in a wonderful location. Enjoyed lots of great walks. Beds were comfortable. House was cute. Hard to get ahold of owners. They promised they would bring pellets up for stove and failed to come back. Never returned phone call and text.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian F.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great location bad management

Excellent location great property, furniture smells bad, trash left in cans no room for ours, no water pressure just a light flow, no communication,checked in 30 mins late was finally able to contact manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

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

Loved the setting

Wonderful little house up a small narrow steep road that added to the fun. Everything we wanted or needed except a washing machine. The washing machine did not work for us. Actually, neither did the TV. There were four adult women and none of us could get either to work. I still loved the house and setting. We didn't ask for help with the TV and didn't try the washing machine late our last night. I'm sure that our host would have helped us with the TV. Anyway, love the setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin Q.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No water

Water pressure was too weak to switch from the tub faucet to the shower head. Last four days the water went out completely. We had to grab the shovel and do our business in the woods.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S., Yuba City, CA USA

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

This is what I was looking for!

I love your home! This is exactly what I came here for this Fall/Winter. Dark, wet, lush forest. Of course, when the sun is this low in the sky, it makes for a pretty cold, dim day, but!, that’s why this place is the treasure that it is! Next time I am in Florence, I will stay here if it’s available. This is my 6th visit to Florence. I will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Justin K.

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

Horrible experience

No water when arrived. Was stated well had run dry. We moved to a hotel in town. We now have waited 14 plus days still no refund. The customer support puts you on hold promise it’s escalated when you call back they either don’t see escalation or that no one has taken the ticket. Horrible overall experience would highly not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian T.

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

Negligent Host!

I rented the property and was originally told I would receive the code to lock box a week prior to our arrival, the second email stated It would be better for us to meet prior at designated location to drive us to property, I was given three numbers and asked to call a half hour prior to our arrival, all numbers were unresponsive, sent email, text numbers, no response. I have tried to contact the host, no response. Due to no response, I had to rent an alternate location. To date, I have yet to be contacted by the host. Filed a case with VRBO, still waiting, and waiting. It is unfortunate that the customer seems to fall on the way side. I would not suggest the property as a choice of rentals if you visit Florence Oregon. Have a nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ariana C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No-contact owner...Wasn't able to check in :(

I had high hopes for this stay, but unfortunately the host was completely unavailable for us to check in. The instructions gave us three different phone numbers to contact but two were out of service and the third gave no response. Contacting customer service (who was awesome by the way) they got the same result, so we unfortunately had to book another place for the night. Outside in the forest there was some trash around, but inside looked clean, so if you are able to get in touch with the host I'd imagine the stay would be nice...book at your own risk I suppose??
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lucero M.

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

Deeply frustrated

I wish I could say I enjoyed this stay like I have in the past this was the 3rd year in a row we have booked this home, and never had an issue till this time around. ! No water the first night we arrived at 6pm. 8PM came around and lost water... tried to get ahold if someone it was difficult. Didnt get water till we got back next evening around 6pm.... had water the rest of the day/night/ half morning. Go on about our day go to the dunes. Come back thinking everything was good, only to find out NO WATER once again. Contactated the owner and no response... sad to say this is the last we book this place 😕 afraid we will run across other issues next..... we pay for a home to have comfort... yet we struggled the whole stay. Didnt go book a hotel since it ment we would have paid double $$ Must i say we didnt get any reimbursement or other accommodations of some sort. ....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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