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Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Immerse yourself in serene lake views at Rustic Retreat on Mercer Lake. Unwind with your family on the private deck or dock, and take advantage of the full kitchen to whip up a meal after a day spent fishing, clamming, or crabbing. This cozy two-bedroom home has plenty of room for everyone to relax and recharge.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92673 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a coffee/tea maker.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,673 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

1616

About the area

Map
Florence, OR

What's nearby

  • Darlingtonia State Natural Site - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • John Dellenback Dunes Trail - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Sand Master Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sea Lion Caves - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Heceta Head Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Eugene, OR (EUG) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Darlingtonia State Natural Site, John Dellenback Dunes Trail and Baker Beach. Sand Master Park and Sandpines Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Dog-friendly lakefront home w/ convenient location & private deck Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 88 reviews

6.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Mitchell C.

Rustic fun

I loved the lake and the dock. The cabin is rustic for sure. We had fun!
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8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Fun at the lake!

The views and solitude. Also the paddle boat. Thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Excellent Lake House

Beautiful location. Lots of room inside. Very clean. Private dock. This place had everything. No TV but we were fine without. And although other reviews indicated problems with a neighbor, we have to add that the neighbor in question greeted us and told us to feel free to turn around in his driveway if needed. Will definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Good

John T.

Great Private Lake House

We loved the private dock
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Austin S.

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

Cabin on the lake

The location is great cabin is amazing the neighbor is very passive aggressive but otherwise stay was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Fun stay

Beautiful location, the price was great. Yes it's dated and a little run down, but it's got everything you need, well equipped kitchen, lots of beds. We brought our inflatable kayaks and having the dock right there was perfect. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Lake house stay

Got it for a couple and friend's and had an awesome weekend. Great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Bethany J.

Beautiful secluded getaway

Very secluded beautiful lake front view. Loved that it is a dog friendly home with no additional charges for our furry companions.
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth S.

Read the reviews

This house is located on a beautiful lake with a nice dock. Overall, we enjoyed being there.
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6/10 Okay

Victor M.

Nice lake house

But does lack in the cleanliness area it does have a mildewy smell

8/10 Good

Lindsay H.

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

A lake house that fits your basic needs!

We had a wonderful stay at this house! The view and dock were amazing! The water access was very secluded and well worth the challenging drive in which we were accustomed to with where we live currently and didn’t mind. A tv and dishwasher would be nice additions but it fulfilled our needs just fine. We appreciated the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, open floor plan

Cute old fashioned cabin, basic necessities. Do make sure you review check in instructions and take pictures of instructions, codes before leaving town and having cell phone reception. There is wi-fi once you get in. Once we got in, was a beautiful stay. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Trina L.

For not knowing where I was going to begin with was a drive to get out too got lost every time we...

Great view of the late was isolated loved it got some family time in when we were here didn’t have a lot of tech time favorite place to come too more during summer for me!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Amazing Location

We loved the lake! The dock, and porches were in great condition. There was plenty of room outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous scenery. We ate most of our meals on the deck, and played games, and listen to music. We fished and swim. The only thing I would change, is next time I’d like to stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Josh Manders M.

Solid 3+stars. And, I'd go back.

While the property might feel a bit tired and worn (certainly dated), access to the lake and seclusion is hard to beat. Amenities and essentials are there and the house offers a surprising number of beds given the cost. There are some things that you'll miss, maybe many. However, if the point is to be able to unplug and be on a lake, it's a pretty great landing spot.
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8/10 Good

Tiffany K.

Peace and quiet

The driveway is very long if you are worried about your car getting scratched don't book this place. Great spot on the lake, great to relaxing, but if you planning on going out every day to see Florence. Just keep in mind that it gets tedious driving back in and out every time. My dog love swimming in the lake and so did my kids.
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6/10 Okay

Claudine M.

Great dock, house to be desired!

If it wasn’t for the dock and water access the house would be rated as a 2. It needs to be deep cleaned and a good coat of paint. Ok kitchen supplies but if you like coffee bring your own pot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Great home for the price!

This place is outdated and has a list of things that could be improved....but that's why we liked it. Had a rustic feel and you can't complain about anything for the price. Yes, if it were more expensive, things would need to be updated. We had an awesome stay and the view is absolutely breathtaking. The neighbor is a salty character but we had no problems. I think if you are being respectful, he just minds his business. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Donald B.

Not a good place

I didn't like the stains on the beds and dog poop in the yard left the next day didn't even stay the whole three days

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Rustic Retreat

Overall we had an amazing vacation here, however a few things i was surprised by. The house is not red, its more of a grey, and the downstairs has a separate key code to enter that is easy to miss in the emails you receive the day before check in, but it is there (just be patient, lol). The gravel road getting up to the house is less than ideal, and a gate you have to get out and open to get down the driveway (that was never mentioned in the listing). Breathtaking views !! Easy access to the water !! Quiet surroundings !! Comfortable beds !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda P.

Great Time <3 <3 <3

This is our 3rd time staying in this Rental, Absolutely love it, we have had so much fun every time, this time was no exception =D BEAUTIFUL VIEW ALL DAY. Weather was great, Water was Fresh, House is a little outdated, but We did not choose it for fanciness. It has everything we needed. I love the New outdoor paint color, and the Layout change in the downstairs room. Hours on end in the water was Everyone favorite part. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We left lots of firewood for the next guest <3
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2/10 Terrible

Avery m.

The neighbor does not want renters there and very inaccessible

The gate was locked by the neighbor and we were harassed three times by the neighbor within 12 hours. Also very the stairs everywhere made it very inaccessible for elderly. Beautiful location, not much else provided

4/10 Poor

Taryn Michelle F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house was dusty, footprints in the shower still, dog hair everywhere. The pictures are misleading - there are no bunk beds The lower level of the home is completely separate from the above ground making it hard for us as a family to figure out who sleeps where being that we have younger children so we were all crammed in the upstairs. The downstairs was very much filled with dog hair and was uncomfortable. Also we weren’t comfortable with them sleeping alone because there is a home right next door that looks very creepy with a mean dog - the man didn’t present himself the whole time and there is a path from his home leading to the one we stayed in. The stove has a broken eye - we had to turn off the heat by finding the breaker because when we arrived the heat was on in one of the rooms and it was burning up in there - the wall heater was dangerously hot. There is nothing that comes with the home for us to have fun with - no fishing poles Nothing to go on the pier We came from across the country so we couldn’t pack these things This home needs many upgradesThe curtains didn’t work and the windows are stubbornThe only thing great about this home was our time spent out sitting on the pier - The greengage is also very much over grown and the kids weren’t able to play outside like I wanted
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

heather j.

First floor 5stars bottom floor 0

The main floor with the kitchen and the loft was beautiful clean and warm. The bottom floor was freezing! It had a huge black spider behind a picture above the biggest bed. The room after one shower was completely humid and the windows were fogged up for the remainder of our stay. I slept in the bottom and it was hard to fall asleep since you could hear everything thru the thin thin ceiling. After the first night we just brought all blankets and pillows to the first floor and we slept on the floor. Now I’m sure this would be ideal in the summer with kids but I wouldn’t recommend for the rainy weather and 4 adults. It was still a beautiful view and we had a good time. The last day of our stay there was a thunderstorm and it was beautiful to watch from our windows and warmth of the inside
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Jo G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

This place is nothing but a great view of the lake.

The road going to the property is very steep and slick. SUV strongly suggested. The neighbor was sure to exercise his right to ensure we knew the parking rules : / Be sure to get there before dark. There were no lights left on for us and there were spider webs with spiders in the bathroom sink. Also multiple other spiders found i.e. in bathtub and washing machine. There were multiple fruit chew candies left on the floor of the main room that my dog found. The beds were not so fresh and very uncomfortable. The porch was covered with pine needles so they ended up all inside the house. Overall I felt it was way over priced and not well kept. We left early.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019