This beautiful lodge is located in the SE Eugene hills, just minutes from fantastic shopping, dining, nightlife and recreation. At the bottom of the hill are connections to the extensive and high quality hiking and biking trails, including routes to the river, forested hills, Spencer Butte, Etc.
One bus (#28) will get you to the University of Oregon, downtown and back. Our property is close to large natural areas, so deer and wild turkeys will often roam the 'hood.
WelcomeThis is a custom designed dwelling that has benefited from significant additions and upgrades over the years. Clad in cedar shakes, and filled with natural light, this is a unique and beautiful little house. In a very safe and quiet neighborhood.
1. FRONT PORCH / DRIVEWAY
You will have full use of a long driveway which could accommodate several vehicles (in a line) or easily harbor an RV, trailer, or other large vehicle. The lodge is located at the end of the driveway, attached to our garage/storage space. The front porch is a wooden deck and there is a bench next to the front door. You will receive a four digit door code to get into the lodge and access to our self locking door. No need to worry when you leave, it’ll lock 30 seconds later.
2. THE KITCHEN
The front door opens into the kitchen, which has clay Saltillo tiles underfoot and a high rough cut cedar ceiling overhead, and a big skylight that brightens the entire room. Philodendron Vines wrap around the bannister and hang from the walls. Granite countertops, lots of cupboards and all the accessories in this full kitchen allow you to cook to your heart's content. A house manual is available on the kitchen counter will all lodge details, information, passwords, etc. also included in the manual is recommendations and information about the art around the lodge and a bit about your hosts and the surrounding area. A 'ship's ladder' takes you up to the loft bedroom, which overhangs the kitchen. Best to go up and down the ships ladder as you would an outdoor ladder. Forward facing the whole time. We do have handles available to help you up the stairs and back down. Fun feature for teenagers and the young at heart. Also, note the kitchen cupboard closest to the front door fully stocked with customized snacks for your stay.
3. THE OWL'S NEST BEDROOM
Since the main bedroom is accessed by a ship's ladder, this room would be difficult to accommodate anyone with mobility issues.
But for those that don't mind a steep staircase the loft bedroom is an absolute delight! A south facing window and skylight offer views of the forested ridgelines that surround our place, which you can see while laying in the queen sized built in bed. A full built-in closet and cozy 'book nook' for reading or relaxing make this upper deck bedroom a one-of-a-kind. We call it the Owl's Nest, and it sleeps two very comfortably. It is a surprisingly spacious room (if you are short enough to walk under the exposed ridge beam and rafters 6'6" overhead). The upstairs also has a large T.V. at the foot of the bed, with an old school video game console, a dvd player with a variety of movies and in the summer a full air conditioning unit. Books, coloring books, coloring accessories and other relaxing activities fill the bookshelf.
4. THE BATHROOM
Elegant and simple with a stocked shower and beautiful green glass sink. A fresh towel, hand towel and washcloth awaits you. The bathroom is stocked with tissues, soap and shampoo and conditioner. A First Aid Kit and extra toiletries are located in the shelves and cabinets below the sink, please help yourself to what you need.
5. THE LIVING ROOM
Take two steps down from the kitchen hall to reach the living room. This is a shared common space with sleeping for 2 on a comfortable futon mattress, and an adult sized beanbag chair. Up above the workspace area I have fully stocked with fresh sheets and blankets in case the futon space is used. This is also the game room, fully stocked with many classic and contemporary board games, a TV signed into Netflix for guests. A desk for working is available as well as markers and crayons for children entertainment. Sunny bay windows look west, out to your own personal side yard, and glass French doors open east to a covered back patio.
8. BEARS DEN BEDROOM:
From the back patio you can access the bears den bedroom.Dive into custom dyed sheets to sleep in the forest with you bear friends. There is a queen sized bed and bedding in this room to accommodate another 2 guests or for those not able to travel up and down the ships ladder, this is the room for you. If you need to unwind, stretch, or workout, the room is set up with a yoga mat and a foam roller and a bo staff. We also have a changing table that doubles as a storage/ clothing space, large mirrors and plenty of pillows. Free standing heater and a fan keep this room comfortable. This space is just outside of the living room door, but detached from the house. It is a couple steps away from one room to the other and a key for the bears den is provided inside of the lodge on the key hook by the front door. The bonus room locks from the inside.
6. THE BACK PATIO / ZEN GARDEN
The back patio is a indoor/outdoor space that provides a comfortable covered seating and eating area, and blends into a custom Pacific Northwest style Zen garden, which is filled with interesting plants and artwork. It is a wonderful place to spend some time outside relaxing, listening to the chirping of birds in the morning or watching the stars and moon at night. Electronics can be plugged in. We do live in a quiet peaceful neighborhood and ask load noise be moved indoors by 10 pm on the weekdays and midnight on the weekends. The garden hosts a collection of rare and unusual ferns and shade plants growing out of the stonework and from big wooden barrels. Round river rock and a colorful gravel path takes you around the corner to your personal side yard.
7. SIDE YARD
The fenced side yard can be easily accessed either from the front yard or from the back patio. It gets great afternoon light and can be used for lawn games, sunbathing, kicking the soccer ball around, etc.
We want our lodge to celebrate the spirit of the Pacific Northwest bioregion, so we have lots of maps, books, and artwork from Cascadia all over the place. We want this lodge to serve as the launching point to your adventures in the area, are we genuinely hope you enjoy your stay!
