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Charming house near a path to the beach with ocean views and free WiFi - dogs OK

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Pool
Beach nearby
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 61008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Port Orford, OR
  • Port Orford Heads State Park
    11 min walk
  • Hawthorne Gallery
    20 min walk
  • Golden Harvest Herban Farm
    15 min walk
  • Gold Beach, OR (GOL-Gold Beach Municipal)
    40 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Port Orford

When you stay at this vacation home in Port Orford, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Port Orford Heads State Park and Hawthorne Gallery. .This vacation home is 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Agate Beach.

What's nearby

  • Port Orford Heads State Park - 11 min walk
  • Hawthorne Gallery - 20 min walk
  • Humbug Mountain State Park - 6 min drive
  • Agate Beach - 7 min drive
  • Battle Rock Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crazy Norwegian's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redfish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agates Food & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Harvest Herban Farm - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming house near a path to the beach with ocean views and free WiFi - dogs OK

Whimsy by the Sea

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Whimsy will exceed your expectations, as it is truly a charming and unique home offering incredible views. Whether you want to relax and enjoy the large selection of books throughout the house or get out and explore the town and the nearby beaches, this is the perfect home base.

Getting to the beach is simple - just follow the trail at the end of the street below the house that takes you to the secluded Shelter Cove Beach. Sheltered from the wind and surrounded by natural habitat, the home and its large yard offer serene views any time of year. And when you want to check out Port Orford, you'll find an incredibly welcoming town with a surprising selection of restaurants, shops, and galleries to explore.

This house offers Port Orford cedar throughout, giving it a warm ambience. On the main level you'll find a full kitchen, a living area, and a master bedroom with a private deck that's great for watching the sunset over the ocean. Climb the spiral staircase and you'll reach the loft space, with twin beds and a library of books. There's also a gangplank leading to an indoor deck feature, which offers a nook with windows looking out to the ocean and the Port Orford Reef. With free WiFi throughout the home and many forms of wildlife outside your window, you'll have plenty to keep you entertained. The family dog is also welcome!

Reserve your vacation to Port Orford and this charming house today!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Charming Ocean Views Free Wifi Nearby Path Beach Dogs OK
Charming House Ocean Views Free Wifi Nearby Path Beach Dogs OK
Charming House Ocean Views Free Wifi Nearby Path Beach Dogs OK
Charming House Ocean Views Free Wifi Nearby Path Beach Dogs OK
Charming Ocean Views Free Wifi Nearby Path Beach Dogs OK
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Charming house near a path to the beach with ocean views and free WiFi - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree Top Cottage
Loved this place! So quirky but charming. The Loft was very cool (I should call it ‘the library’ because there are even more books up there than downstairs! Kitchen well appointed. Heater works great. Only negatives were that refrigerator runs off & on, and at night it sounds like it’s powering up. I had to close the hall door to the living room so I wouldn’t have to hear it. And the other thing was the bed, it’s horrible. It is way too soft and unsupportive, it feels like you’re laying on foam Also, the walk to the beach is definitely a hike downhill and then steep uphill all the way back. I never did find the trail. I drove down there.. I also wish it had a TV. I had to watch on my iPad. A family would love it here. I did too, I was just by myself.Very very quiet & serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location with hilltop ocean view
Great location, cute house and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyson

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet town, ocean view, charming cottage
Stayed for a month. We love the Oregon coast, and this property gave us access to so much! We hiked the cape and point trails at the coast guard station numerous times, as well as, other trails up and down the coast. Found lots of agates. Deer came through our yard sometimes twice a day, and we watched them through huge picture windows. This property was remodeled by someone with superior style and carpentry skills. The upstairs loft area is spectacular.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shelagh F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
The place is both off the beaten path and centrally located. We had plans to visit more of Port Orford, but the view from the picture winfow kept us inside, chatting and enjoying the amazing Pacific Ocean. We loved there was no TV to distract from Mother Natures best must see TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

MeeMee D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach great, House and property need work
House dirty, in need of deep cleaning ! Could use new towels and shower mats. Too much clutter regarding pots snd pans because they were stored on dirty floor. Outside house and yard unkept and deck not safe. Neighborhood quiet and peaceful with deer outside windows. Beach beautiful had to ask neighbor for access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Whimsy by the sea
Eclectic, like the neighborhood. Unexpected delights in the spiral staircase, indoor bridge to deck with rocking chairs overlooking the forest and the sea - great sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!!
Great views and amenities! Quiet and secluded even though it’s near town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whimsey by the Sea
Exactly what we were looking for, quiet, no neighbors, a peaceful get away. But still easy access to beaches, hikes, downtown, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Boulder, CO

Special place
Wonderful setting, great views, great feeling at the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful secret spot!
My wife and adult daughter really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back. The experience was everything that we expected. The only negative aspect was the lack of a large pan fir cooking( Perhaps not everyone has a wife and daughter who are gourmet chefs ). Overall an excellent experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quiet with potential
This house is cute and the location is very private with a pretty view. Perfect house to enjoy some peace/quiet but we were pretty disappointed that the trail to the beach (in the description of the house) doesn't actually exist. The outside of the house could be better maintained and the sofa bed is pretty wore out as well. Love the loft but definitely not safe for young kids and the spiral staircase is a tight squeeze for even an average sized adult. Could be alot nicer with some small changes/updates
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Shane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View
We had a great time, ocean sunsets every night, cool and unique home. Internet wasn't working when we got there, I called vacasa who couldn't help, stated that local manager would contact me next day. Nobody ever called or emailed me, luckily, I figured it out. Very quiet, private neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Landon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oregon Coast
It was a cute house.' Good if you have kids. Close to a state park. One down siI was told there's a trail to beach from property. That was not true.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special place.
This is a special house in a special place. It’s unique and comfortable with amazing views and big windows and a short walk to an epic beach. It’s kinda amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet, cozy, craftsman’s home
Hard to figure out the lights arriving in the dark, but once settled in it was a very cozy and unique little craftsman home. Ocean far in the distance but a nice view from upstairs. No coffee provided, bring your own. Coffee pot and filters provided. Felt very homey a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to love, but safety concerns
This house is a very neat property, with beautiful Port Orford cedar throughout. You are in the woods with a great view of the ocean and the sunset. We enjoyed the privacy and relaxation. Port Orford is a neat, pretty tiny town with some fantastic, uncrowded hikes and viewpoints. Port Orford Heads was a highlight. We enjoyed takeout food from Golden Harvest and the Salty Dawg. The house was very clean with a nice washer and dryer. Books throughout and board games made it a great retreat. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking (we made eggs for breakfast), but no dishwasher. Shower has good pressure. Nice Hunter Douglas shades in the main room. Small shampoo and conditioner provided, but no bath soap - we brought our own so didn’t bother contacting Vacasa. WiFi was spotty even with restarting router, but cell service is very good. The main reason we can’t give this property 5 stars is the hazardous staircase up to the loft. Yes, it is a spiral, but it is incredibly narrow with sharp corners and slippery. Our 7 year old fell down it within a few minutes of arriving (she was wearing socks - do not do this) and got scraped up and a bit sore. Our 10 year old bumped her shoulder. As a large sized adult, I only went upstairs once as it was a tight fit. The girls certainly enjoyed staying in the loft and spent much of their time relaxing up there. The staircase also has sharp corners, one in particular where it is easy for an adult to hit their head when passing by to the kitchen. We wrapped a kitchen towel around it for safety. Pullout couch worked fine for our 3rd adult. The sheets for it are in a hidden closet behind the big door to the bathroom hallway. That is also where the rest of the towels are (only 4 in bathroom). We had trouble finding the house as Google Maps had the location marked wrong. We reported this so hopefully it gets fixed. You are looking for the street number on a little pole on the right side of the road. You can’t see the house from the road. We ended up continuing down the hill and turning around, accidentally ending up in a neighbor’s driveway. I think he was just trying to help by pointing up the hill, but he gave us a bit of a fright when he came out. Vacasa’s communication was good but impersonal. We didn’t know there was a specific beach trail until we looked back at the listing, and don’t know where it would be as not marked. Aforementioned issue with towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and ease in one place
Nice ocean and sunset view. Easy access to trails and businesses. Less than five minutes from a good walking beach with tide pools. A perfect vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
The place exuded relaxation. I enjoyed looking through the many books at the property. It was a wonderful view of the sunset and the night sky. I would love to stay here again and for a longer time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

Best place ever!
This is the nicest house we’ve rented so far! Quiet, Private and woodsy. The inside is so unique. We think it must be owned by a carpenter. Such fine woodworking and clever touches. Clean, comfortable, and great view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Denise W.

Perfect for Family of 4 + Dog
We booked a two night stay to get away for a couple days. We made the 3 hour drive from Eureka, CA. We loved staying in this cozy-unique house. It was clean and had everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Our girls (10/7) loved having the entire loft space upstairs to themselves. They said it was the best rental we ever rented. They were the perfect age/size to navigate the narrow spiral stair case and our tiny chihuahua knew not to go up there since he could fall through the slats! They looked through all the books and sat in the small desk and sketched the view from the huge windows upstairs. The kitchen was stocked with all the cookware needed to cook a proper meal. It was so windy and cold outside during our stay. The nice selection of tea kept us warm. The house floors are all ceramic tile. It is winter right now and boy are those floors chilly without area rugs. Next time I will bring my slippers! It also helped to turn on the heater in the bedroom and main living area to keep the whole house warm. We had a nice relaxing time. All though there isn’t any cable tv or hair dryer (had an old tv for watching movies-not sure if it was dvd)-we were able to stream off our computers that we brought with us. Yay for Wi-if! We loved this cozy and affordable house. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Great cozy cottage with wonderful view (when it's not foggy!)
Overall this is a fabulous house, and we would stay there again. The bed was firm, the kitchen well appointed, view was amazing, and the local deer were fun to watch. Great location super close to Port Orford Heads, and the delicious Golden Harvest Herban Farm! Just a couple minor complaints. The house was clean, but the floors could use mopping, they seemed to be simply swept "clean". The heater in the bathroom would not come on, luckily it was only chilly in the AM. Having a hair dryer available would also be nice, every house I've stayed at along the coast has one for the guests to use. I'll recommend this house, and look forward to staying there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Anthony G.

Great place to stary but up grades are needed.
The location of the house is very impressive with views that are great. The owners are obviously taking the right steps to up grade the property and we surely will try to return! We suggest, however, that the drive way be improved with a more clear indication of it being the drive for the rental. We have an Explorer, not sure we'd like to attempt the drive with a low hung car. An addition of a dish washer would be appreciated as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Connie F.

clean an relaxing
the home was clean an relaxing. very peaceful an no noise. the only issue was the trash from the renters before us had not been removed from the trash under the back porch. the animals had gotten into it and we had to clean the yard. other than the trash issue. our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018