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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10288 sq m

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Florence, OR
  • Popular LocationOld Town19 min walk
  • Popular LocationThree Rivers Casino3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSuislaw River Bridge3 min drive
  • AirportEugene, OR (EUG)68 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I have no complaints, other than I am shocked that for a VRBO house and do you have an emergency issue or need to get a ...
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Jan 23, 2024

About this property

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

Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More

**The security and safety of our guests is top priority and we want to reassure all steps have been taken to follow CDC and WHO guidelines for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**
Otter Banks - Florence, Oregon.
Beautiful Modern Home on Mercer Lake - Private Dock!
4 BR / 2.5 BA / Sleeps 10
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SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS:
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Master Bedroom - Main Level:
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- King Size Size Bed

- TV

- Private Bath w/ Full size soaking tub


Second Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Queen Size Bed

- Shared Bathroom


Third Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Queen Size Bed

-Shared Bathroom


Fourth Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Full sized Bunk Bed

-Shared Bathroom

Pull out Full Sized Couch

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AMENITIES:
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- Fully Stocked Kitchen

- Cable TV **Cable TV on Main floor; Smart TVs

- Wi-Fi

- Linens/Towels Provided

- Washer/ Dryer

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
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- Kayaks and Paddle Boards Available

- Private Dock

- Mercer Lake Lakefront Property

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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO:
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- 1 Mile to Mercer Lake Resort / Marina

- 7.5 miles to Ocean

- 7.5 miles to Downtown Florence

- 7.5 miles to Sea Lion Caves

- 8.5 miles to dunes access

- 9 miles to Heceta Head Lighthouse

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Otter Banks Lake House is lakefront living at its finest! Located along the eastern shores of Mercer Lake just 1.5 miles from Hwy 101, this fabulous 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 3100 sq. ft. home can sleep up to 10 guests. It is well appointed, sparing no expense and encompassing the beauty of Mercer Lake with unsurpassed views. Comfort, style, and luxury living come together in the many details around this striking home. Bring your boat or water craft and enjoy one of the finest lakes for fishing and play along the Florence Oregon Coast. Fish right off the dock for Largemouth Bass, Perch and Rainbow Trout.

The kitchen has everything you’ll need to prepare your meals, including a dual temperature wine fridge. The main living area features an open floor plan combining the living room, kitchen, and dining room, allowing for perfect casual family living and easy entertaining at the dining table and breakfast bar.
The spectacular panoramic view from the lakeside wall to wall windows on both floors creates a perfect backdrop for any event.

The Master Bedroom located on the main floor offers your own personal view of Mercer Lake, a separate deck and entrance, and a heated soaker tub with TV in the Master Bath invites you to relax, soak and unwind. Relax on the love seat at the end of the day with your favorite glass of wine while watching stunning sunsets of gold, orange and purple.

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.. 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.

Room for 2 Cars in the Driveway Room for 3 Vehicles in graveled area just alongside the road

**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 to follow CDC and WHO guidelines for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site

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)

General

  • Unit size: 3100 sq ft (288 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Located in Florence, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Old Town and Suislaw River Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Siuslaw National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Old Town - 19 min walk
  • Sandpines Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Three Rivers Casino - 3 min drive
  • Suislaw River Bridge - 3 min drive
  • Jessie M. Honeyman State Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Town and Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. Three Rivers Casino and PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family vacation
We were looking for a family friendly home where our adult children, grandchildren Aunt and Uncle could all have fun. We found it! Otter Banks is awesome. The house is beautiful the property and lake are so enjoyable to just watch the day go by. The accommodations were very nice. Plenty of room for family or alone time. The kitchen is well stocked as well as tons of games and books. Not to mention the kayaks. The property owners really thought of everything. I think I can safely say that our family loved it there and would love to go back again. We saw deer every day and we did see an otter cruising around one evening. The beach and the town of Florence were a few min drive from the house and was close to beautiful scenery. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family va ation
Enjoyed everything about the house and surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Redding, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Otter Banks is SUPURB!
This home is a 10!,! We were ALL impressed with this home, from the views to the beds! The family loved the Kayaks, and even watching the rain from several viewpoints! The only suggestion is for those unfamiliar with the area, (we had one of those) planned on the 19 minute walk to Old Town that took almost 3 hours, and there was no need for bathing suits since there was no stated hot tub. Great trip and home! We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
What an amazing time we had as a family! The home and the property are just beautiful! They’ve thought of everything with this property… Everything you need is there! Our two granddaughters, ages seven and 10 were in the lake nonstop. They enjoyed the kayaks very much! We got so lucky with the weather. It was 80° and beautiful. An added bonus was for the deer that stopped by to see us one morning and especially the northern lights that we were so fortunate to see. This was a vacation our family needed, and we want to say thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting stay but needed more communication from host!
The house is GORGEOUS!! It has the WOW factor the second you pull into the driveway. The lake access is amazing, the view from the living room is stunning. The entire place was crystal clean, the rooms spacious and cozy, the primary bathroom was a dream with a large soak tub, heated floors, and rain shower. Where things fell short: -Host didn't respond back to questions about the below issues for 1.5 days, and barely responded in general (which was odd because they were very communicative when booking) -The fireplace didn't work -Couldn't adjust the heat for the house and needed to use space heaters -Only one TV worked, and it had one channel option
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, beautiful view
Went for a long weekend with my book club friends. The house is gorgeous, spacious & comfortable. We used the kayaks & enjoyed leisurely paddles around the lake. The house is lovely & the view was mesmerizing. We all want to come back. What a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
I have no complaints, other than I am shocked that for a VRBO house and do you have an emergency issue or need to get a hold of someone after hours, he will probably never received any response. During the three states that my family and I have had at this house, I called the emergency line more than a dozen times for a few items, and only received a call back one time about 12 hours later, then the rest of the calls I never received a response. My experiences at VRBO houses has been exceptional regarding communication, I always have someone that responds to me usually within five minutes or less but don’t expect a response at this house. Otherwise I have no complaints and it is probably the best house I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house
I can’t say enough good things about this property. I have stayed in many rental homes in travel for business regularly and this is the cream of the crop. The only improvements that would be possible far better communication from Property Mgt., and getting the heating and cooling situation figured out. My family and I stayed at this house in early November and it was so hot in the house even with all of the individual room heaters turned off that we had to have the windows in the front door open during our entire stay. Moving forward a couple of weeks, we stayed here for the week of Thanksgiving, and the house was much cooler as the temperatures outside dropped, and even with the assistance of space heaters, it was generally chili the entire time. The temperature in the house seems to be one extreme or the other. The fireplace ran out of propane just before Thanksgiving day, so the last four days of our trip we had no functioning fireplace and actually the fireplace was what was keeping us comfortable and without it we were very chilly. Having stayed at a number of Verbo properties, I have to say I’m always impressed with access to a host. I have really gotten spoiled with great hosts at VRBO properties, but I must say, during my first day, I reached out to the VRBO host several times, and never received a response. During the second trip, I did not get a response from the VRBO host either. Better communication needed. I could see more but not enough character space.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
This is the one of the nicest most comfortable VRBO’s I’ve ever stayed in. So much room and expensive amenities. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geofrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Perfect place for a family gathering and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Beautiful and well stocked home. Weather did not permit to use outdoors but would love to come back in the summer!!!!! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
We had a great getaway and really enjoyed this home. I had asked a couple questions before we came and they were answered in a timely matter but unfortunately was wrong information. The pull out sofa is not in the master bedroom, it is in the upstairs living room and there were way more than 2 kayaks included in the rental! We had brought our own and wish we could’ve had that stress relieved. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
It was a fun and memorable trip the house was beautiful and close to the dunes. Our family had an amazing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Lake Mercer views in Florence
We love this property! Our second stay here and the home is laid out well and super comfortable for up to 4 couples. Living space upstairs and down, walls of windows face the lake on both levels. Large kitchen for hosting meals. Super peaceful and serene. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otter Banks
Such a lovely home in a beautiful, quiet location. We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has it all
We have rented this house multiple times over the years, gathering together our family friends from up and down the West Coast. Our group has also gone to Hawaii and Sunriver, but our favorite is this house on Mercer Lake. Having kayaks, paddle boards, air hockey, a dock, a deck, and a beautiful kitchen/living room seating area makes this a perfect place for our 3 families to reconnect each year! Thank you for keeping it awesome through the years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake was beautiful
Very comfortable and plenty to do
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Teri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, but ….
We stayed over Thanksgiving and the heat was set to 74 cool, so no heat was coming on. Our property manager was GREAT, we had to interrupt him several times about heat- it was 64 degrees. Then the fireplace stopped working again Barry to the rescue. No hand mixer to make pies or cakes. TV’s say HD but the picture is grainy and looks stretched not HD quality. Upstairs TV does not get cable channels. Cell service is VERY SPOTTY even on their Wi-Fi. We had 2 towels in master bathroom and 6 towels in up stairs bathroom for 3days, for 8 people although they did have a washer and dryer. I loved the layout of the house, just wished the TV and heat were better. Again, Barry the property host was great and brought over heaters and looked at the fireplace and hit it working.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
This property was perfect! We loved staying there- directly on a perfect lake, minutes from town and from the beach. The home is comfortable, clean, and new with many nice features including: heated floors in the bathrooms, washer and dryer, kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, and grill on property. The home has a private dock on a quiet section of the lake- perfect for kids. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly Marvelous Place to Stay!!
The home was spotless and absolutely gorgeous. The view is one you will never tire of. The private dock is so wonderful -- we spent loads of time hanging out on it and using the kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boat, and fishing pole. SO MUCH FUN!!! We really appreciated that those were available to us. We also had such fun renting ATV's and playing on the dunes -- what an adventure!! The home accommodated three families really nicely and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Recommend it highly! P.S. So much wildlife to see -- deer visited, osprey fished on the lake, wild rabbits were spotted, and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable house, cozy, modern lake side oasis
Pictures done do it justice. This house is beyond perfect. Heated bathroom floors, deep tub in master with tv, comfortable beds, adult bunk beds were a hit. Kayaks and paddle boards. Coffee on the upper deck in the mornings. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frozen!
This is our third year renting this house. The propane tank was empty. Heated the living area with a space heater we finally located. Would recommend this rental to anyone interested. Such a beautiful and tranquil spot. Thank you for allowing us to use your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Black Diamond, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a wonderful house!
My husband and I took our four kids to this house for Spring Break 2021. My sister-in-law met us at the house and stayed with us as well. The house is very beautiful and having it right on the lake was wonderful! The house was well equipped, clean, and had four kayaks for us to use, total bonus! We really enjoyed our stay here! We are from the Seattle area and hadn’t been to this part of Oregon before. We enjoyed hiking along the coast, hiking in the sand dunes, and kayaking on the lake! I would highly recommend this property! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

debby s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otter comfort
Very nice z as no comfortable home and experience.. truly enjoyed by the whole family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Incredible place with everything you need including great beds! You could just sit a look at the scenery and be completely content.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021