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Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Florence, OR
  • Heceta Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Three Rivers Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sea Lion Caves
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach

The Fortress at Heceta Beach

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Find the utmost in privacy as well as convenience at this tree-lined home in Florence, ideally situated within a short stroll of Heceta Beach.

This two-story home sits a quarter-mile from an access path to a peaceful stretch of Heceta Beach, a wonderful, tranquil spot for boogie boarding and beachcombing. The property itself is quiet, surrounded by beautiful coastal vegetation, and securely fenced for your dogs. In the surrounding area, you'll have great options for crabbing, fishing, hiking, and visiting such Oregon Coast landmarks as the Sea Lion Caves and Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Walk home from the beach in the afternoons to let your dogs play on the pebbly grounds, relax outside on the small front porch, or gather around the firepit to swap stories and ease the chill of the ocean waves.

The home's interior is bright, open, and inviting. Get started on dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, sit down to eat at the two breakfast bars, and spend the evening hours watching DVDs from the movie library and playing board games in the living room.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is no washer/dryer.

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 2 vehicles.



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Historic Old Town Florence and Suislaw River Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Darlingtonia State Natural Site. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Florence, OR

What's nearby

  • Heceta Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Historic Old Town Florence - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Three Rivers Casino - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sea Lion Caves - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Heceta Head Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Eugene, OR (EUG) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chens Family Dish - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, 1/4 mile from Heceta Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Heceta Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Jetty Beach and Sand Master Park. Sandpines Golf Course and Ocean Dunes Golf Links are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and perfect for quick trip

Smooth and easy check in process. The privacy of the property was great for our family and our dog! The house was super clean and had necessities minus groceries but Fred Meyer was less than 10 mins down the road. Beach was a short walk down 2 blocks, which was perfect. We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

A good place

We loved the location, the ease of the transaction. Everything works and we were ablew to be carefree.

2/10 Terrible

Mike C.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Great stay after a Rouge River trip

We floated the Rouge River 4 days prior to our stay at The Fortress. The lovely and dog friendly home and yard had everything we needed. Most important was a secure place to drop our boat and trailer. Plenty of secure and safe space for 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Walking distance to beach was epic. Quick drive to Old Town and all major restaurants. Fred Myers close and convienient. Touring Sea Lion caves, beaching it at Haceta and visiting Old Town Florence was our one day adventures. Ohhhh, get ice cream and taffy at BJ’s. Easy to find location and super cozy house. Awesome stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

Very easy walk to the beach. Property was clean and comfortable. Communication was prompt and clear.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay after a rouge river trip We floated the rouge river 4 days prior to our stay at the fortress. The lovely and dog friendly home and yard had everything we needed. Most important was a secure place to drop our boat and trailer. Plenty of secure and safe space for 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Walking distance to beach was epic. Quick drive to old town and all major restaurants. Fred myers close and convienient. Touring sea lion caves, beaching it at haceta and visiting old town florence was our one day adventures. Ohhhh, get ice cream and taffy at bj’s. Easy to find location and super cozy house. Awesome stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Great spot!

This place was great! A short walk right to the beach. Plenty of towels available as well as pillows. If I had one minor suggestion it would be to have instructions on how to use the tv and the recliner. lol. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

Awesome place

Every thing was wonderful.
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley S.

Great for dog and people too

The secure area
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Great place

Smelled clean and was a blast
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10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Loved our stay

The location was perfect for us! Loved the private secured gate and fully fenced area! Would definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

vicky h.

Quiet and private.

Very easy short walk to beach. East drive to restaurants and shopping.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

A great and private space to enjoy your Oregon adventure!

We have stayed here twice and absolutely love that there is a large yard with a privacy fence. In addition, the beach is only a block away which is great. There are so many fun things to do in the area and we thoroughly enjoyed a sandboarding experience behind the Fred Meyers in Florence. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

The Prefect Getaway

This is the cutest house in a perfect location with great restaurants nearby and the beach right around the corner. Perfect spot for one or two couples. Fenced in yard and a firepit. Pictures online do not do it justice. Will definitely be back. Turns out I know the artist of the paintings inside too! Cool!

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable and comfortable

My husband and I had a wonderful stay here. It was as described. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Vicki F.

So So

The house was clean, which was very nice. However, there was a very strong smell...cleaning or disinfecting products? We live two doors down and I was unable to even sit on the front porch. The fence was sturdy and there was a nice dog bowl for water. However, the grounds had a lot of debris...LOTS of cigarette butts (we picked up many to make sure the dog wouldn't eat them), and other bits of trash. The bad outweighed the good so we won't be using this location again.
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8/10 Good

Denise E.

Denise and Sammi, marylans

Peaceful private location close to the beach. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy cabin in a great location!

Everything you need for a weekend getaway to the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

This home is a comfortable palace.

This home was absolutley fantastic! It was the perfect size, with enough space for a small group, but cozy enough to enjoy a epic thunderstorm with a glass of wine. The gate gives you a great sense of privacy. You are a short walk to the beach, and a minute drive to the local pub for drinks and freindly locals. My husband and I drove from SLC to renew our vows on our 10 year anniversary. Your home was the pefect choice. The kitchen is well equipped, the bed was comfortable and the fire pit was enjoyable. The home also had a MASSIVE dvd library. The only slight drawback is the address is hard to see in the dark, maybe some reflective tape will be helpful. Otherwise a wonderful stay. We will absolutly come back again, only with our dogs!
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10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Comfortable and dog friendly

The Fortress is a nice little place. Very clean, Comfortable, dog friendly, and close to lots of fun things to do. It had all the things we needed from kitchen items to crabbing gear. The securely fenced yard provides privacy and a safe place for the dog. As someone who often travels with my dog, I found this to be the most dog friendly vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in.
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10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Beach house getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here , I have two kids and two dogs and it was perfect for the beach , a two min walk and we was on heceeta beach , having the yard fully enclosed with a fence meant I could relax knowing my kids and dogs couldn’t escape . The house was lovely , clean and inviting . Got good use out of the fire pit , made s’mores which the kids love . All round perfect few days . Thank you . Oh and Florence old twin was wonderful and we visited the sea lion cave s as well which was super cool .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Erlita C.

Perfect private getaway

We loved the tall completely fenced yard and all the puppy amenities! There is a fire pit and crab pots. It was just minutes away from the Suislaw River where we love to kayak as well! Immaculate house with three king beds (2 bdrm) and beautiful ocean life decor!

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