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Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing!

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Elk River Wilderness, this spacious home welcomes you to a tranquil retreat. Enjoy bank fishing in the fall or relax by the river during summertime, then unwind in front of a woodstove with SMART TV entertainment. With three large bedrooms and two full baths, this home is perfect for gathering friends and family.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing!

WiFi and telephone now available! We have been looking forwad to the availabity of WiFi up river for years knowing that in today's world this service is important to people. We also have added a SMART TV!

*Please note: Since the house is sometimes vacant, there are security cameras on the exterior for insurance purposes.

This beautifully spacious home is located in the Elk River Wilderness area and sits on 460 feet of river frontage that provides bank fishing in the fall, as well as safe river fun for children during summertime when the river is lower. The pristine Elk River is a fisherman's paradise and a relaxing get-a-way retreat to commune with nature for all. This home is a perfect place to gather with friends and family.

The large Master Suite on 1st level includes a Calif. King bed, large walk-in closet, and a sitting area with sofa sleeper for reading or watching movies. The full bath has a jetted garden tub and separate walk-in shower. The Suite also has a sliding glass door to a large deck overlooking the river.

Two large upstairs bedrooms can sleep up to 11~ perfect for sharing time with family or friends.
The Riverside bedroom has a queen, full, and a twin bed, and a sliding door to balcony for river and wildlife viewing! Second bedroom has queen, twin, and a bunk bed with a twin on top and full on bottom. This room also has a glass sliding door and it's own balcony overlooking the front garden.

There is also a full bath upstairs with a tub/shower combination that is located between the two bedrooms.

The 1st level also includes an open fully stocked kitchen with Refigerator, Stove, Microwave, and Dishwasher. Eating areas include wrap around kitchen bar that seats 5. A dining table which seats 6 and a sitting area with two easy chairs by the window looking out to the river. Or, should you choose to dine 'alfresco', the dining room also has a sliding glass door out to the large deck over looking the river. Tables and chairs (seating for 10) and a gas grill are provided.

The cozy living room features a woodstove to warm you on brisk days and a SMART TV which is set up for DVD/VHS entertainment.. (furniture seating for 8)

This home also includes a full laundry room for your convience.

Tile floors on the main living level make for a carefree stay in a wilderness area. (And pet friendly surface)

Out door gathering spaces include the large deck overlooking the river and a quaint rock fireplace in a wooded area adjcent to the house~ a charming spot for fireside chats (during fire safe times) or roasting hotdogs and marshmallows while enjoying the woodsy setting.

We offer weekly and monthly rates, so please ask about them.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

1. Willing negotiate refund policy at Owner's discretion based on circumstances. 2. Damage Deposit will be withheld for missing items from home.
3. Based availability of Owner is willing negotiate check-in/check-out times at their discretion.
AT CHECK-OUT: All used kitchen items should be washed and replaced. Heat turned off. Windows and doors locked

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
Note from host: Tiled main floor is pet friendly.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: young children must be supervised while on deck

Events

Events allowed
Please make arrangements with us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please make arrangements with us.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number .

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elk River Retreat River Great Fishing or Relaxing House
Elk River Retreat River Great Fishing or Relaxing Port Orford
Elk River Retreat River Great Fishing or Relaxing

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Orford, OR

What's nearby

  • Agate Beach - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Hawthorne Gallery - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Port Orford Heads State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Cape Blanco State Park - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Humbug Mountain State Park - 19 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Dawg Highway 101 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Norwegian's Fish & Chips - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Portside Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Kate's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Humbug Mountain State Park and Agate Beach. Hawthorne Gallery and Port Orford Heads State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanderah

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed the scenery, and the quick walk to the river with my daughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful on the river, well stocked house for all the kitchen items anyone would need. Very comfortable and fun times by our family at our recent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and quite comfortable. We spent a lot of time out enjoying the view of the river too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very very pleased with this place - everything was very comfortable and anything we needed was available. We would be quite happy to stay again should the need arise. Thank you for such a wonderfully pleasant timecaway from our lives!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret G.

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

Stay on Elk River

It was nice to have a beautiful setting to gather together. We enjoyed a couple of evenings with family and friends at the house on Elk River. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis D.

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

Visiting family

The property is 1.5 miles from our grandkids. This makes it close to perfect for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

What a Place!

Such a beautiful place to unwind and enjoy the tranquility in life. Fantastic place for my children to play and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise O.

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

Any closer to the hatchery and you would be a fish!

This vacation rental has an awesome view of the Elk. Very close to the hatchery. Comfortable, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royle J.

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

Quiet and relaxing home on the river

I come to the Port Orford area regularly for work. This summer I brought some of my family and enjoyed our stay. The host was an excellent communicator and the home felt...homey. We enjoyed the location in nature and so close to outdoor recreation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki M.

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

Great place to spend time with family!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Plenty of room to spread out while still being together. Loved the space on the deck. Enjoyed the additional seating through out the home so that people could gather easily! Saw a few deer, went upriver to a great swimming hole, spent time at the ocean and went on the jet boats in Gold Beach! Highly recommend this home to bring family together in a peaceful relaxing setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

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

River Retreat

Absolutely fantastic!!! So far, best stay through VRBO. Going again in Sept. for anniversary of 37 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Mom’s Memorial Trip

Mom grew up in Port Orford so our huge family gathered at Battle Rock to memorialize her. The Elk river in the backyard was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

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

ON THE RIVER

The location of the property is awesome. It's on the river and right down the street from the hatchery which is a popular drop in spot for fishing on the Elk River. Kitchen was fully stocked with any cooking tools and utensils you need. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Elk River Heaven

Lovely place on the river to visit, swim, fish, and enjoy watching the otters play. We visited the fish hatchery just up the road and enjoyed nature. Nice place to unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Beautiful location

We were a group of 11 plus 3 dogs and it met our needs well. Plenty of blankets and towels. The river was beautiful and very relaxing. Beach is less that a 15 min drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy b.

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

Great Stay

We had a family get together and used the house as our home base. It was so nice that we could stay there and have local family come over for a couple of BBQs. The river was right at the back and we all loved it. Plus the fish hatchery next door was an interesting add to our adventure. You could not get a better spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Terrebonne, USA

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

Great place!

We had a great time at this property. The house was clean and very well stocked with everything you could need. The owner, Rita and her husband were delightful and very helpful. Unfortunately, we were evacuated a day early due to the Anvil Fire. We hope the house makes it because we love to return at another time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., san jose, ca

Love Oregon

This property was so amazing. The house was perfect for two families to share and the inside was just as beautiful as the outdoor scenery. The deck was so lovely to relax on and enjoy the Elk River below. We had an amazing time and the personal touch given by the owners was beyond expectation. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful retreat.

8/10 Good

Kari J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Elk River Retreat

House was nice, could have been a little cleaner. View was beautiful! The river was delightful. Granddaughter played hours in the river with the salamanders. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna V.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here with 7 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of room and seating for all. Well stocked house. We had some one with car trouble and the host was very helpful. She was able to contact the caretaker and he helped us. Had a great time in the river and there were plenty of beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Best kept secret!!!

This place is amazing!!! It’s quiet and we had complete privacy here!! We went up river a bit and floated back down to the cabin!! They had everything we needed yet town was not to far. Will definitely come stay again!! Ms. Rita is amazing! We left a jacket there and she mailed it back to us:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela V., Coos bay, OR

Wonderful stay, spacious and comfortable home

We really enjoyed our stay. Many things were provided (the best waffle maker ever). A nice stroll down to the fish hatchery. Easter weekend so we had a fun Easter egg hunt for the kids. And the guys got to fish and put in their pontoon boats right by the cabin and float down. Will defineatly stay again and recommend to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

River fun

My husband and dog and i had a great time. I especially enjoyed sitting out on the deck early in the mornings overlooking the river Watching the wildlife.we got to play tons of fetch with our dog in the river. We also enjoyed floating in the river with a inner tube and inflatable matt provided by the nice owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Vacation Rental on the River

Amazing! My family and I absolutely loved it. Plenty of space for everyone, plenty of things to keep the kiddos busy, BBQ on the deck. We are from Washington State all the way up north for a family wedding and was able to get together with all our family for an evening BBQ before we headed out. Views, quiet, really relaxing. Deck is a little unstable in a few spots, and the BBQ wasn’t working but my husband was able to get it fixed. Highly recommend! We plan to do another stay at the same location next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place is beautiful. The location is something you must see.

It’s located right on the Elk river. The place is beautiful. The only thing it wasn’t as clean inside as l expected. No worries. We cleaned it up good when we left. The experience was well worth it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020