Very Private, Magical Garden, Stunning Sea Views. Hot Tub

• A Trip So Nice We Did It Twice!

  A Trip So Nice We Did It Twice!

  • Guest Elinor Jones
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  My friends and I stayed at this wonderful house for the first time in April of 2011. We had such a great time we went back in September of 2012! We've been 9 or 10 adults each visit, along with a couple of dogs, and we've had more than enough space to spread out and be comfortable. The living room is the best space. I almost preferred it rainy so we could be lazy inside and stare out the huge windows at the lovely view. The beds were all comfortable, the kitchen worked just fine to feed lots of hungry grown-ups, the yard was a great space for the dogs to run around, and the covered hot tub was icing on the cake! We can't wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• 3 families

  3 families

  • Guest Mom
  • Date of stay 01/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  Our fun gang is going to Whalen House for the third time and we can't wait for May. We sleep 6 adults and 7 teens comfortably and have plenty of room to spread out and visit. The house is beautiful and the yard is so relaxing with a great view and a hot tub. Even though the property isn't not directly on the beach, an amazing park is just around the corner. We started and ended each day on this beautiful nature preserve with a loop hike through old growth forest and on to the beach. The kids and dogs can run forever on this peaceful beach. We appreciate this loved home and envy the owners who enjoy it too!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks for this Therese and thanks for pointing out the wonder and gift of Whalen Island State Park. Whalen House is named after this park and island and sits right opposite, just across the estuary. Its a best kept secret - very empty and wild. I never visit Whalen Island without walking my dogs there, when the estuary catches the summer sun I also swim there. In the spring there are pearl pink rhododendrons everywhere.

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• Just what we were looking for!

  Just what we were looking for!

  • Guest PDX writer
  • Date of stay 01/04/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  Four writers looking for privacy as well as a chance to bond, we needed space to create as well as a place to gather and share our experiences. Whalen House gave us just that. Totally cozy, but with plenty of room to spread out. The views are gorgeous and the house was beautifully maintained. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Writers Retreat at Whalen

  Writers Retreat at Whalen

  • Guest JennS
  • Date of stay 01/04/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  This was the perfect house for writers retreat. We fixed all our meals together and ate in kitchen with the lovely fireplace and window seats. It was an added treat to have the hot tub in the evenings and early mornings! For us, the amount of space (4 separate bedrooms) with all the nooks and crannies to write alone during the days and then join together for reading salons in the "view room" worked perfectly. We saw so many birds as the sky opened to sunshine on Saturday! This place was very affordable for how large it was. I would recommend it to friends. Stop at the Pelican Pub for lunch on the way home!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• All you need for a relaxing and enjoyable coast experience

  All you need for a relaxing and enjoyable coast experience

  • Guest Sallemander
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/04/12
  We stayed here as a group of 7 adult friends on a semi-rainy weekend in October. The main hang-out space has a high ceiling and lots of large windows that look out on the estuary. It's full of light (if there's any to be had on the Oregon coast), spacious, and cozy with an efficient wood stove. The house stayed so toasty warm once we got it warmed up that we didn't even need the wood stove the second night to be completely comfy. The kitchen is well-stocked and great to cook in. There's an excellent music selection as well as an interesting library of books. There's also a good selection of DVDs, however the television/DVD space is not the most comfortable place in the house so if what you're really looking for is to watch movies all weekend, another house might be better for that. We found plenty of other things to do - lazing in the hot tub, walking around the island and to the hidden dunes (amazing little forest on that trail), playing games together. Had an excellent time in this lovely gathering space. Everything was as described in the listing and very well maintained.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I love this description of Whalen House and its possibilities. I also appreciate the feedback re the DVD/Video viewing section, which I knew when I set it up would limit comfort for sure. My response to this timely reminder is to replace the current selection of small slippery pillows with 15-20 largish, soft, sofa cushions instead. Upstairs there are four large bean bags you can drag down as well. I guarantee this will up the comfort levels mightily.

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• Nice Place for a Family Gathering

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  Nice Place for a Family Gathering

  • Guest Jim (Salem, OR)
  • Date of stay 08/22/10
  • Review Submitted 11/07/10
  I might not be poetic like the 2 previous reviews, but: This place is amazing!! We had a good number of people. I had 6 of my grandbabies in the backyard at once. They played for hours in and around the creek. It was magical. This Thanksgiving weekend will be a repeat! Soul building.

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• Nice Place for a Family Gathering

  Nice Place for a Family Gathering

  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 08/22/09
  • Review Submitted 10/22/10
  I might not be poetic like the 2 previous reviews, but: This place is amazing!! We had a good number of people. I had 6 of my grandbabies in the backyard at once. They played for hours in and around the creek. It was magical. This Thanksgiving weekend will be a repeat! Soul building.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• The Ideal Setting

  The Ideal Setting

  • Guest William_Meader
  • Date of stay 08/09/09
  • Review Submitted 04/30/10
  I found this property to be truly spectacular. The view of the sea and estuary provides the ideal setting for contemplation and relaxation, with nearby access to miles of beach and wooded areas for hiking. The home is lovely and inviting, and the gardens create a deep and magical experience. I highly recommend this property to anyone who yearns to experience the privacy and beauty of nature while at the same time feeling the comfort of home.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Amazing Family Utopia

  Amazing Family Utopia

  • Guest Grateful Family of Five
  • Date of stay 07/27/09
  • Review Submitted 04/29/10
  Warm, peaceful, safe, exciting, gorgeous - just some of the many words to describe this home! The location is ideal - minutes from the beach, and, more importantly, an amazing estuary that multiplies the activities for the kids. My eight year-old had the time of his life running through the sandbars, wading through the tide pools, collecting crabs and fish. My four and one year-olds made (and ate) sand castles and played with shells. My dog was in heaven - running through the sands, chasing birds! The environment is not only beautiful - it is safe from the crashing waves, giving the children an amazing and safe coastal experience. As for the home, we loved being there. The gardens contain an adventure in themselves - with a running brook filled with life, gorgeous flowers and trees, and endless possiblities for exploration. My husband and I had just as much fun as the kids - the beach is beautiful and romantic - and the home has a wonderful area for the kids to be in, and, when we wanted, a separate place for us to play games, sit by the fire, watch the waves, and truly, deeply, relax. This is, hands down, our favorite place on earth to stay - we will come here time and time again - over Hawaii, Mexico, or a fancy B&B or hotel. This home is magical - filled with personal touches and different than the average rental. Usually, vacation rentals are sterile and impersonal - existing primarily to make money for the owner. I have the feeling that this house is different - that it is a beloved home that the owners love and care for. Our week at this house was one of the best family experiences we have had - and we can't wait to come back! We are eternally grateful to have found this home - and I guarentee that you will love it just as much!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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High Season (June 15 - labor day) $240/night .. $1440/week (2 night min)
Low Season (Sept 4-June 14) $185/night .. $ 1110/week, (2 night min),
Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, Spring Break (5 nights minimum) .. $240/night
cleaning fee $100-120(varies with stay length, & # guests)  . 1% State Holiday Tax
Security Deposit $250.00 (held as security and not deposited)
Hot Tub maintenance fee $30 (passed on to maintenance man)
Pet Fee - $20 per pet per night (negotiable for longer stays.)
Parking for four cars

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.