The Hobbit Entrance
Location: Coos Bay, Southern Coast, Oregon, USA (Allegany, Oregon, One Mile from Golden and Silver Falls Park) View Map
Accommodations: Timber Frame Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
Relax and revive in this artistic "cabin" with wonderful views of historic Glenn Creek from every room. An architectural dream, you enter this lodge style home through a pivoting hobit style front door with hardware from the 1800's. Highlights of this original home include a gourmet kitchen with labradorite granite counters, 800 year old juniper tree spiral stair case, huge beams and exposed rafters, a sauna, and a romantic wood stove. Also each upstairs bedroom has a hanging bed with three 8 foot skylights above for indoor star gazing. Original artworks from local artists are throughout the home. Many pleasantries await the curious such as embedded fossils in the cracked mud walls.
Nestled amongst towering fir and cedar trees, with windows everywhere, you'll feel and see nature's presence. This homesite has a remarkably peacefull way about it. You really can sit on the couch by the fire, listen to the creek and watch the salmon and steelhead spawn (november-March). You won't even have to venture outside to get wood for the fire, just use the indoor wood box. With much less wind, temperatures are usually 10 degrees warmer than on the beach and the famous coastal fog won't bother you here.
Recently featured in KCBY 11 TV's ~In Focus~ "Goin' Green" and Oregon's Solar Home Tour, this is a unique "green" home. This home was built with environmentally friendly materials. Building with little impact on the surroundings was very important to us during construction. The myrtle hardwood floor in the kitchen and living room was milled on site which came from trees that stood where the house is now. Same story for the beautiful maple flooring in the ½ bath. All of the large beams and fir flooring came from two 4' thick 104 year old douglas fir trees which also stood and were milled where the house is now. The fir trees sprouted after the last forest fire that came through the canyon. One of our neighbors fell a sixty five year old redwood that was over six feet thick! We used some of it as a wonderful wainscoat paneling throughout the house. All of the finishes used are no or low VOC. Surrounding the house is native vegetation, huge trees and a few herbs and spices for cooking.
You'll enjoy the fully equipped kitchen with labradorite granite counters. The kitchen island has a new five burner gas stove with a convection oven and warming oven. The island has plenty of granite and wood counter space. Hanging from the exhaust hood are stainless, non-stick, and cast iron cookware. Also included are coffee and a grinder, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, utensils, chef knives, glasses and frosty cocktail glasses in the freezer. The dining room table has a river veiw and can seat eight. There is also seating for three at the island bar. From the kitchen you can visit with the folks in the living room thanks to the open floor plan. Beside the woodstove are two chairs and the futon couch with reading lamp. A CD changer and TV with a DVD player and VHS machine are in the downstairs bedroom. Bring your favorite videos or browse our selection of movies.
The property has 150 feet of creek frontage with great views of Glenn creek, the forest and distant cliffs. Enjoy wildlife viewing with River Dippers, Chipmunks, Kingfishers, Great Blue Herons, Screech Owls, Pileated Wood Peckers, Elk, an occasional Bald Eagle or River Otter and other wildlife from the house and back deck. Build a fire and have lunch on the nearby picnic table and benches.
-Golden and Silver Falls State Park-
Hiking trails wind through scenic canyons to each of the waterfalls. They plunge over sheer rock cliffs to moss covered boulders 100 to 200 feet below. Hike to the top of Golden Falls to get an eagle's-eye view of the cascading waterfall and giant old-growth firs and cedars.
Golden Falls- at a height of 200 feet, plus 40 feet of steep talus cascades just below is quite likely the most impressive waterfall in the Coast Range of Oregon. A rather large amount of water flows over this waterfall during winter, creating quite a cloud of spray that warrants rain gear if you want to get up close and stay somewhat dry. Definitely a sight to behold.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Front Load
- Dryer: propane
- Linens Provided: two sets for each bed, all the towels you should need
- Garage: Work benches
- Off Street Parking: RV and car space
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: five cars worth, or one large RV and a car or two.
- Wood Stove: Large glass doors for fire viewing, top or front load
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Suspended from ceiling beams, with a Memory foam mattress and down quilt/ and one in loft of bedroom
- Queen Bed: Suspended from ceiling beams, with a Memory foam mattress and down quilt/ and two mattresses in the loft
- Double Bed: in loft of queen bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed: in loft of queen bedroom
- Convertible Bed (2) : One is brand new and beside the wood stove in living room with down blankets, the other has a new mattress and is in the tv/ downstairs bedroom.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library (2) : a few dvd's and a few vhs tapes
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: a couple cd's
- Private Pool: natural swimming hole upstream 100 yards best accessed by the road, then trail at the school bus turn around just past the house
- Sauna: Built with juniper and white cedar for a wonderful scent Type- electric with rocks, can be wet or dry
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Soap provided, all the utensils provided, tupperware
- Cooking Utensils Provided: meat thermometer, blender, mixer, bowls, measuring cups, bake pans/trays, most everything you'll need including raw sugar, honey, flour, rice, powdered sugar, coffee
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: coming soon
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: weber
- Deck/Patio: serene view of babbling creek
- Balcony: interior
- Gazebo: in front of sauna
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Fifty feet to river
- Mountain View: cliff in distance often in a light mist during mornings
- Communications
- Telephone: bring calling card for long distance, no cell phone service or radiation
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: let me know if you need dial up
- Other Amenities
- Fire Pit, Five foot over hanging eves on the roof keep you dry
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: $10 per pet
- Kid Friendly: They will love the trees in the bedroom that are the ladders for the lofts
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Just upstream is a private swimming hole with a water fall.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/nt, Up to 6 people(adults and children)after that-$20/person/nt
**NO CLEANING FEE!** if staying 3 nights or more.
Staying 2 nights or less = $60 cleaning fee
Refundable $300 security/cleaning deposit
Pet surcharge- $10 extra/nt/pet. During Holidays- 4 night minimum and $175/night
Stay for 6 nights get the 7th free, Stay for 2 wks- get 3 nts free
Stay for 3 wks- get 5 nts free,Stay for a month get 8 nts free, or discounted rate
We accept checks and can accept all credit/debit cards through PayPal for a 3% fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Coos Bay
The valley below Golden and Silver Falls is wonderful. I've been coming here for the natural beauty and solitude of the Oregon rain forest. This area has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. In 2005 when the bare land became available I jumped on it and started a three year art project which became Below the Falls Lodge.
The Unique Benefits at this Timber Frame Cabin
One of my favorite things is to take a hot sauna then jump in the creek. It really makes you feel alive. Also during the warmer months the upstream swimming hole has a rock to jump off of. Fall and Winter are great also, following the rain wild mushrooms come then salmon and steelhead. I really enjoy hiking the falls by the light of the full moon. The old growth fir and cedar are so amazing. The lodge was a huge art project, I tried to be unique and creative during the entire construction process. I think you'll appreciate it.
This is the end of the road despite what the map shows. The hiking trail follows the original road from here.
To drive there you must enter the Elliot State forest at Marlow Creek.
Wonderful Vistas and Trails along the ocean cliffs and through the forest.
A favorite of mine in late summer when the lake has warmed. You can sand board down the dunes right into the lake.
A great fireworks display for the fourth of July. Good large mouth bass fishing and water skiing.
Visible during low Tides, there is a picture of it in the lodge.
Great food and a veiw of the Bay at the cafe. Chuck's has the freshest seafood in town( buy your fish here).
Western Most Point in the Contiguous USA. Also twice as windy as any where else, which can be very exciting in a storm.
Owner's Map of Coos Bay
Bounty from the bay. When I'm not crabing I clam or go fishing. I love this place!
Property Photos
- The Hobbit Entrance - Coos Bay Vacation Rental
- 800 year old Juniper Tree Spiral Stair Case with myrtle wood treads - Coos Bay Vacation Rental
- Sunburst below skylights from the myrtle wood cat walk - Coos Bay Vacation Rental
- Whale mural in the master bath by Tanya Depoalo
- View from across Glenn Creek, hammock on the left, bench on the right
- Historic Glenn Creek, view from bedroom
- Looking into the kitchen towards the living room and third bedroom beyond
- Hanging Bed below the huge skylights and driftwood night light
- King size hanging bed, skylights, & juniper log ladder for the loft in bedroom
- Living room with wood stove, cactus wood night light, & mud wall with fossils
- Artistically crafted sauna and home
- Trilliums- an April delight, don't pick them, they can take 15 years to flower
- A fresh salmon I found stranded on rocks downstream near a waterfall
- Master bath with a juniper tree under the counter beside the concrete shower
- Silver Falls is one of the most gracefull and picturesque waterfalls I've seen
- Dont have TOO MUCH FUN!
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Homeowner Response:
Wow! I'm blushing, thank you so much, I'm really glad you all enjoyed the home. Please come back sometime, winters bring rain which makes the falls amazingly powerful and shrouds the cliff opposite the home with a mist. Salmon come in to spawn around November followed by the Steelhead through February or March. The cold and wet weather makes the woodstove and sauna that much more enjoyable. Peace Shane Daugherty
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