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Octopus Garden
Hosted by Paula · Florence, Oregon
4 guests max · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
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Octopus Garden is a seaside cottage settled up on sand dunes along the central Oregon coast. This is a classic, retro 50’s cottage with spectacular front row seat views of the Pacific Ocean, shoreline and beach.
Since it’s two doors down from the beach access, beach exploring is endless here with golden brown fine sand, no insects and no litter. Since this is probably the most remote beach on the western seaboard, there are no highrise hotels or condos, with cabins separated and offering a unique feeling of being almost alone among the vast span of ocean and shoreline.
Much wildlife lives here with abundant birds and sea creatures. I have personally seen seals and people tell me they have seen whales swimming by while staying at the cottage. I have seen eagles soaring and land on the beach.
There is also horseback riding (and they walk on the beach), as well as abundant hiking trails especially around cape perpetua and numerous trails that can be spotted whilst driving along the dramatically scenic highway 101 from Florence to Yachats. The beautiful Heceta Head Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters are perched on a cliff near the cottage and are stunning in their location, architecture and functionality. There are volunteers there to provide details about the lighthouse and give short tours.
The Sea Lion Caves are ingenious in bringing people close to animals while remaining safe for both. You can visualize them enjoying life through glass and learn about them. There is a terrific gift shop at the Sea Lion Caves offering something for everyone.
Yachats has a fun kind of vibe and energy there and has some very cute shops, and great places to eat. I enjoy the little shop called “Just Local” which sells hand made crafts and things for the kitchen with local style and flair. I love the Luna Sea Fish House restaurant where you can enjoy absolutely fresh fish made daily in a fun atmosphere. I recently was eating lunch there while being entertained by a gentleman playing a cello and other string instruments.
There are numerous shops and restaurants in Florence, Oregon, primarily located in the old town area by the Siuslaw River. My favorite restaurant in Florence is called the Waterfront Depot. The food and drink are fantastic and the service excellent.This is a classic and historic 50’s cottage. It may be small but it is cozy and has a gigantic view of the ocean and beach.
The space This is a stand alone cottage located on the Heceta Beach in Florence, Oregon. A rustic, authentic and original beach cottage. I have added a state-of-the-art septic and a large cedar deck with massive cement pilings for stoutness and safety. There are two cedar Adirondack rocking chairs on the deck for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. This is a little place with two separate bedrooms. The bedrooms are not large but comfortable. One is the master suite with a queen size bed and the other two extra long twin beds. Since the cottage was built in the 50’s, the original builder did not think doors were necessary on the bedrooms, and there is a full length curtain hanging there instead of a door which does work for privacy. The location is fantastic, up on a berm or large sand dune, and looks out over the beach and ocean. The wood pellet outdoor smoker/barbecue is not in service at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience. There are many great places of interest in the area; gorgeous scenery, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devil’s Churn, Old Town Florence, and Yachats.
Guest access Only the cottage itself is accessible, the beach is public and accessible to everyone.
Other things to note The fireplace is wood burning and you are free to use as you wish. Please bring your own wood or duraflame logs to burn in the fireplace. As a business owner at the ocean, I feel it is my duty to protect the ocean as much as possible. Therefore, I am switching to environmentally and ocean safe products. I am currently switching to Mrs. Meyers, which has a broad repertoire of environmentally friendly cleaning products. I also have a recycling bin for as many recycling items as possible, but garbage is there as well. You will see two cans in the parking area. The recycling bin has a yellow lid. The garbage has bear and bird proof latches on the lid. Just squeeze the latch handle and it will open.
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Octopus’ Garden A Retro Oceanfront Cottage
Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
This is a classic and historic 50’s cottage. It may be small but it is cozy and has a gigantic view of the ocean and beach.
The space This is a stand alone cottage located on the Heceta Beach in Florence, Oregon. A rustic, authentic and original beach cottage. I have added a state-of-the-art septic and a large cedar deck with massive cement pilings for stoutness and safety. There are two cedar Adirondack rocking chairs on the deck for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. This is a little place with two separate bedrooms. The bedrooms are not large but comfortable. One is the master suite with a queen size bed and the other two extra long twin beds. Since the cottage was built in the 50’s, the original builder did not think doors were necessary on the bedrooms, and there is a full length curtain hanging there instead of a door which does work for privacy. The location is fantastic, up on a berm or large sand dune, and looks out over the beach and ocean. The wood pellet outdoor smoker/barbecue is not in service at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience. There are many great places of interest in the area; gorgeous scenery, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devil’s Churn, Old Town Florence, and Yachats.
Guest access Only the cottage itself is accessible, the beach is public and accessible to everyone.
Other things to note The fireplace is wood burning and you are free to use as you wish. Please bring your own wood or duraflame logs to burn in the fireplace. As a business owner at the ocean, I feel it is my duty to protect the ocean as much as possible. Therefore, I am switching to environmentally and ocean safe products. I am currently switching to Mrs. Meyers, which has a broad repertoire of environmentally friendly cleaning products. I also have a recycling bin for as many recycling items as possible, but garbage is there as well. You will see two cans in the parking area. The recycling bin has a yellow lid. The garbage has bear and bird proof latches on the lid. Just squeeze the latch handle and it will open.
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Florence, Lane County, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Paula P.
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