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Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting

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Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130.1 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
House Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge Florence
Secluded Forest Setting Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
House In Secluded Forest Setting Near Old Town Siuslaw Bridge
House In Secluded Forest Setting Near Old Town Siuslaw Bridge

About the neighborhood

Map
Florence, OR

What's nearby

  • Suislaw River Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Historic Old Town Florence - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Siuslaw Pioneer Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jessie M. Honeyman State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Three Rivers Casino - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (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 vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Overlooking Old Town yet In a Secluded Forest Setting Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 114 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wanda W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful woods
We enjoyed staying at this house with our dog, surrounded by beautiful woods. We enjoyed downstairs patio and a deck upstairs as well as a seating area with a fire pit. At night you can see the lights of the old town through the trees. There are many excellent places to eat a few minutes away right across the bridge. We also enjoyed Darlings marina restaurant : amazing hamburgers and bbq. Safeway is close by. We had no issues with water and all appliances work. Our bed was comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Christopher C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Angela H., Portland, OR

Disliked: Cleanliness
Consider your trip “glamping”
I do not recommend staying here. If you can make it up the steep graveled driveway and bring similar supplies as you would glamping, the location and privacy of this house can’t be beat. Our two wheel drive Kia Sorento barely made it up the driveway with a running start. We had warm water in the kitchen compared to other reviews but the pressure was non existent. Showers were not possible, not even a trickle of water came out of the shower head. The bathroom sink never had warm water and we had issues with the toilet flushing properly because of the lack of pressure. We had to wash any dish before using them not because of a few smudges but because the layers of grease on items. The house was ill stocked with essentials like enough toilet paper and dish towels. The internet did not work at all and the owner was non responsive to our request for support via text. He randomly stopped by to pick up some tools and said he would be back, he never came. The lack of screens on the windows made the July heat tough. We’ve experienced minor inconveniences with properties in the past but have never had a stay thay made us want to go home. If it were for us traveling with my elder parents who couldn’t make the long drive again so quickly, we would have left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Lucero M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin Q.

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

4/10 Poor

SUSIE, Auburn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Dustin S., Redmond Or USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute an quiet
Cute an quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosadara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
So close to town lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Donna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean
We wanted to love this property as the grounds are wooded and quiet. We arrived the day before Thanksgiving to meet up with family. Upon first entering the Livingroom was clean and looked comfortable but upon cutting away groceries we soon discovered the kitchen was not clean. The stove was absolutely covered in grease and old grime so badly in fact the oven started smoking when we turned it on. I had to stop putting away groceries to clean up the stove top which was also caked with old grease. I soon discovered the kitchen is not properly supplied for cooking. There was not even a cutting board and any dishes we needed to use had to be washed first. It was bad. Then when my brother went to start a shower for my little nephew he found there were hairs (pubic and otherwise) all over the tub and shower. Had all hotels not been sold out in the area we would have left at that point. I then checked the bedrooms and beds to see if the sheets were at least clean and they were so we went ahead and stayed as we didn't have any other choice beside driving home 3.5 and 5.5 hours away late at night. The night we arrived I messaged the property owner and was told "Sorry about that. Enjoy your stay." To arrive and have to start cleaning other peoples filth and grime is not the way I want to start any trip but to have to pay a "cleaning fee" on top if it is ridiculous. This could be a great little property but it definitely needs some maintenance and a professional cleaning crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

albert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing 🎣
Stayed here before nice location. Love the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kat R.

Not my moneys worth
The property was beautiful an older house. The kitchen needs coffee, oil, a vege steamer, more large preparation bowls and a cutting board. We washed everything before we used it. The house smelled like dog, probably in the rugs and upstairs carpet which did not look or smell clean. also no screens on the sliding glass door or windows except in master upstairs. No fans in ceiling or free standing to help with air circulation. couldn't open windows or slider because of flying insects. Very low water pressure in a very small bathroom, as well as in the kitchen. No place to set anything in the bathroom. It was a very expensive place to stay and I would not recommend it or stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Brian F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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