This peaceful and cozy Pet friendly home with hot tub sits on an expansive lot with Private hiking trails for kids and adults to explore and enjoy. Relax in the front yard under the pergola or take a short walk to beautiful mercer lake where you can rent watercraft, swim and fish. Back home you will enjoy a well stocked kitchen w/ a large dining table to enjoy your family meals together, then retire to the cozy living room to watch TV or enjoy a warm wood burning fireplace. At bed time the master bedroom offers a comfy queen bed and the second bedroom a bunkbed w/ a twin and full bed.
Mercer Lake:
Lake access - The resort across the road is for resort guests however if you rent a pontoon boat for 150.00 you get all day access to the resort amenities including a swimming area, beach front, water trampoline,and hot tub. They also have other water toy rental options. If you bring your own boat ther is a public boat lauch just before the the resort, Take Mercer lake road just a couple hundred feet to Bayberry Ln., turn left then imediatly right onto Archer Ln., ramp is streight ahead.
Mercer is a good sized lake listed at 341acres on the north side of Florence. Great largemouth bass fishing, yellow perch, bullhead catfish, seasonally stocked rainbow trout and some sunfish as well..
With a boat, you can poke around the long Dowell and Dahlin arms and many small coves and points around the lake. There are standing and fallen trees around the shoreline, as well as a fair number of docks, that add to the potential cover for bass and panfish.
What’s nearby:
This home is a quick drive from multiple access points to the Oregon Dunes and ocean beaches including the popular access just out South Jetty Road. The charming Old Town section of the city is filled with lovely shops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants. You will also be minutes from numerous trailheads for hiking or mountain biking. The coastal forests flourishing in Douglas fir and Sitka spruce extend nearly to the Ocean. Some trails wind up, over, and through sand dunes, offering hikers the opportunity to experience the unique natural wonders of this area. Take a scenic drive up Hwy 101 to Heceta Head Lighthouse where free tours are offered daily. Get your adrenalin flowing on a nearby dune buggy tour or with an ATV rental, or go crabbing from the Siuslaw Bay public fishing pier at the end of South Jetty road where crabbing is excellent from late spring until the fresh water from winter rains force the crabs out to the ocean.
Parking for Two cars ( no garage ) with room for boat or ATV trailer. No Motorhomes or camping trailers permitted.
**PLEASE NOTE IF BOOKING w/ AIRBNB** - Airbnb cleaning fees include service fees. please ask manager for a break down if needed.
**The security and safety of our guests is top priority and we want to reassure all steps have been taken for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**
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About the area
Florence
Florence is home to this holiday home. Historic Old Town Florence and Suislaw River Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandpines Golf Course and Ocean Dunes Golf Links.
Darlingtonia State Natural Site - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Sea Lion Caves - 8 min drive - 14.5 km
Historic Old Town Florence - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Heceta Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 16.8 km
Three Rivers Casino - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Eugene, OR (EUG) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Abby's Legendary Pizza - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake. on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake. located?
Situated in Florence, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Darlingtonia State Natural Site and within 6 miles (10 km) of Baker Beach and Sand Master Park. John Dellenback Dunes Trail and Sandpines Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wow! Absolutely loved the cabin-esque home. The property was nestled next to a pretty cool state park, with beautiful Oregon trees all around. Great hot tub experience and absolutely family friendly home! Would love to come back here again.
The home was very nicely updated and the hot tub was a huge plus. Some issues with gnats in the house, but not much of a real problem at all. Perfect weather and mostly peaceful setting. Bushes added nice privacy even with some traffic in front.
JASON S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
19 June 2025
3 Sands Cottage
My boyfriend and I stayed here for our vacation to Oregon and it was a very pleasant experience. When we arrived, the lights were on for us, along with a fire "burning" on the TV which provided a warm welcome. It was very clean and had plenty of towels, soaps, and kitchen utensils to use. The hot tub was an added bonus. Very private and quiet location right off highway 101. We enjoyed our stay!
Cute cabin with hot tub. Had everything we needed for our stay.. even a pizza cutter! Bed was comfortable and area was quiet. Close to the lake and the ocean. We would stay here again.
Brandy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
carrie s.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Nice area away from town. You can’t swim or boat in the lake unless you rent a room or a boat from the neighbors down the road. That was a bummer. The hot tub was nice. We spent a lot of time soaking. We noticed bats flying out of the attic during the night so there’s that.
The place was cozy and quiet. A short drive from the grocery store and beach adventures. Wifi and tv streaming available. Hot tub was great to soak in.
wendy k.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2023
Wendy's group were wonderful guests. We were happy to be able to host them. They took great care
of our place, we would definitely recommend them. Thank you for staying with us!
We enjoyed our stay very much! It was a great little getaway, and perfect proximity to the sand dunes. Thank you!
J & B
Jodi C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us Jodi, it was a pleasure to be able to host your group! We love
to hear when guests have an amazing time and enjoy the property to the fullest. Hope to see you next
year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
6 August 2023
Great house to explore the area from
We had a great time in this house. It had everything we needed to explore the local area and we loved coming in from a day out to soak in the hot tub. The bedrooms having blackout blinds was a bonus for our children and these light summer evenings. We also loved that we could access Mercer Lake via a five minute walk down the road.
The house was comfortable and had everything that we needed. It's a very short and easy walk to the lake. The fireworks show was a blast! Would definitely go back.
Matthew B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
24 July 2024
Great Home
We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home. As we walked in there was beautiful music playing, and the house was immaculate. There was plenty of dishes, towels, multiple necessity needs were provided. We also loved having a washer and dryer. Being close to Mercer lake was wonderful and it is only a few minutes to the ocean.
House was nice just a little warn in places. Could not use tub there was not a plug. Bathtub was very slippery, almost fell in shower. Amenities were nice and kitchen had everything you could want.
Everything was neat and clean. Very comfortable setting. The location was excellent - close to everything we wanted to see. We enjoyed the hot tub. It was hot and clean. A couple of negatives- the garage area was dank and smelled moldy. Possibly put a dehumidifier in. The yard in the back was very rough with a collapsing wall. Looks like it needs a lot of work. A nice grill would have been great. We needed to replace one of the smoke detector batteries. Possibly store a few in the drawer.
We stayed at 3 Sands Cottage for just 2 nights but I wish I would have booked for more! I loved the outside space and as a bird watcher who lives in town, I appreciated the quiet woodsy outside that gave many different bird species room to forage and fly from tree to tree. And the mornings were filled with bird song! My favorite. I booked this cottage specifically for that reason as a lot of rentals are beautiful but do not have outdoor space that will attract birds and wildlife. The house had everything we needed. We used the hot tub and it was wonderful after a very long and tiring walk from Heceta lighthouse down to Hobbit beach! Long and wonderful! I would definitely come back again.
Delynn Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Thanks for sharing your great stay Delynn, it was a pleasure hosting you! We hope you are able to make it back to 3 Sands Cottage.
The house was super clean and well stocked for all cooking needs, as in pots, pans, dishes etc. Loved the hiking trails and so did our two dogs. My one big complaint as to why I titled the description on a bit misleading is that although the house was a 1/4 of a mile from Mercer Lake, we didn't find out that it is a private lake until we got there and the only access is through the resort which you had to rent a boat of some sort to fish or swim. The description does state that, but just as a note, it could be worded a bit better to explain what the meaning of lake access. Public access was if you had your own boat, which we did not. The hot tub was also not working, so we were bummed about that as well, but the property manager was nice enough to comp us some of our money back. Luckily, the house is located near a lot of other lakes and we were able to take our dogs swimming and even got in some fishing. I would rent the house again whenever we head to Florence.
Jeanette W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Danette H.
30 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
I’m sure there’s not enough space to describe my overall disappointment from the online pictures to what we actually got when we pulled up. This was a 25 year anniversary for my husband and I. The outside of the house was filthy with spider webs everywhere, dirty windows and the supposed outside sitting area did not exist. We then opened the door and were hit in the face with the worst mildew smell. I immediately opened what windows I could which was only the kitchen and bathroom since there were so many spiders etc on the house that I wasn’t going to let them in. We then pulled back the bedding in the main bedroom to find brown stains on the sheets. I pulled these off, searched the linen closet for more and found a cleaner mismatched set. We changed the sheets, found there was very limited amenities for ten days and made a list for the next day to shop. The next day I bought extra soaps, cleaners, TP, batteries for remote controls, candles and air fresheners. Also, we examined the towels and found these were stained and needed immediate washing. The price per night that I was charged was way over the top for what we got. We made a phone call to the property management and expressed our disappointment and requested a refund on the cleaning and supplies. He said he would call us back and never did. By the time we left, the smell in the home was bearable only because of the daily cleaning and fresh air. We definitely left this property better than when we arrived.
Danette H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heather W.
1 December 2022
Comfortable stay
The house was clean, and accommodating. The Hot Tub was perfect, we have stayed places where the chlorine levels were enough to eat your skin, and this was not the case at all. The neighborhood was quiet, with the exception of the mad squirrel that enjoyed throwing pine cones, and scolding us for interrupting her fall gathering. 10/10 highly recommend staying here.
What a great getaway! Thank you for going above and beyond, there was everything we could have needed there! Already talking about visiting again around summer time to enjoy the lake!
This property was absolutely perfect. From the kitchen, inside, to the hot tub, everything was spotless and well stocked. Beds were comfortable and made for a great nights sleep after a busy day of adventures. The hobbit trail and beach were among the best places to see! Would stay here again and recommend to all my friends.
Could use some TLC. We had a great time, went horseback riding at C&M stables and went to downtown Florence and Lake Mercer was beautiful! Will come back again! 😁
Judi K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leah H.
3 July 2022
Fun in the Forest with Family!
This was an amazing Family adventure on the coast of Oregon, where the Forest meets the Sea.....
This house is so cute and cozy, perfect for our small family. It also was dog friendly so we got to bring the pooch. The house is small yet elegant and was very clean. It is right by a lake and we put in our paddle board one day to have some fun in the lake.
The ocean is right by us as well along with sand dunes for tons of fun on the coast. The beds where comfy and soft pillows. The only downer was the bathroom did not have a fan, and we all had to share the same bathroom...maybe some mirrors would be good in the master bedroom for me, (mom) to get ready so I don't take over the bathroom.
Our family loved bringing the dog and exploring, everything around us was very dog friendly and the kiddo had so much fun in the ocean and also coming back to the house to warm up in the hot tub. We all loved the hot tub, perfect for us to warm up after the chili coastal water.
If your looking for a peaceful quiet spot in the forest next to a lake, a short drive to sand dunes and the coast, with a hot tub to boot, this is the place for you! Don't forget to bring the dogs.
This home is perfect for a private,quiet, cozy get away. Close to town,lakes, ocean. Super clean, everything provided by host,comfortable beds and furniture,fully furnished kitchen and bath.Even a pet bowl for your furry friend.Wi Fi and Tv access and spa worked perfectly. I would definitely suggest to anyone visiting the area.