Vintage Norwegian House on Coquille River, Built 1905
- Minimum stay:1 night
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
With a nod to original Norwegian settlers of Prosper Village, the Norwegian House is decorated with artifacts from Norway as well as 1900-era Bandon photos.
One hundred years ago, Prosper Village was a busy Scandinavian immigrant town of wooden ship-building, gold-mining, fishing and logging on the Coquille River.
The East bedroom has a king sized bed as well as toddler bed (for your luggage if you didn't bring a toddler!). The West bedroom has a full size bed and a custom made junior bed from 1885 (fits a child up to 4 feet tall).
The house has one bathroom downstairs, which was added after the house was built, with original clawfoot bathtub.
The kitchen still has its original ceiling-height cabinets and wood counter top.
The house still has two built-in ice-box coolers in its exterior walls... very curious that they survived all this time!
When the Norwegian House was built, in 1905, the Wright brothers had recently made their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk. One year after the house was built, San Francisco experienced its great earthquake and fire.
The first Model T car would be produced in 1908, and the tea bag was also invented. The first men to reach the North Pole did so the following year.
When the Norwegian House was built, there was no stainless steel, no pop-up toasters, no antibiotics, and no sliced bread! And the house has not been substantially remodeled since.
The Norwegian House was built with no electricity, but spring water may have been piped down the hill from day one.
If you appreciate history, you will be delighted by this cozy, quirky old house. Come take a step back in time to a more self-sufficient era!
Property Type
- 1400 sq. ft.
- House
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Events Allowed
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Towels Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
- Living Room seats 4
Entertainment
- Toys
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Sports & Activities
- Budget
- Adventure
- Tourist Attractions
- Family
- Romantic
- Historic
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Deepsea Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Hunting Big Game
- Pier Fishing
- Hunting Small Game
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Laundromat
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Tennis
- ATM/Bank
- Live Theater
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Library
- Churches
- Playground
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Scenic Drives
- Gambling Casinos
- Walking
- Shopping
- Whale Watching
Other Activities
Reviews
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Forgotten Past
Guest comment entered by ownerForgotten Past
- Guest B and C
- Date of stay 01/30/13
- Review Submitted 03/06/13
As the first entry in this log, we feel that our entry must be significant. This house, over the years, has seen many faces. These two travelers were just another pair of faces. While we have not left any durable mark on this house, it has unquestionably left a mark on us. Its walls gave off the allure and comfort of a lost time when you built the house by hand and well before people understood the value of insulation. While those homegrown values may be gone from our daily life, they should not be forgotten. Walking into this house forces the visitor to think about the past, present, and future. We leave this cabin feeling closer to our forgotten past and more ready for the future. Which, as we all know too well, quickly becomes the "forgotten" past.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We loved everything
Guest comment entered by ownerWe loved everything
- Guest The R Family
- Date of stay 01/27/13
- Review Submitted 03/06/13
What an honor it was to stay here. We were blessed by you. We loved everything. It was so nice to be able to get a hot bath. We want a bathtub like yours. Loved the kids beds and toys also. Be blessed.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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House was Great
Guest comment entered by ownerHouse was Great
- Guest Mike and Lou Ann
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 03/06/13
House was great as was our stay. We will be back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Warm and Inviting
Guest comment entered by ownerWarm and Inviting
- Guest Brittany
- Date of stay 02/02/13
- Review Submitted 03/06/13
This was my first vacation rental experience! I'm so happy it was here! I took a random one night trip, hoping for the best, and I got it! What a warm and inviting environment. I will certainly be coming back! Thanks!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Character
Guest comment entered by ownerCharacter
- Guest Aimee
- Date of stay 12/20/12
- Review Submitted 01/30/13
The house was warm upon our arrival which was a huge blessing being that it was raining very hard. Christine allowed us to stay there upon my last minute request, which I'm very thankful. The home is incredibly darling and full of character. My pre-teen children loved the style of the home and my two younger children appreciated the kid-sized beds. Each bed had a heating blanket that was already warm when we arrived. We arrived in the dark so the directions by Christine were helpful (do not follow the GPS). The only reason why I give it four stars was due to the flies and lady bugs. Christine said they must have just hatched due to the weather. As I said, we arrived very late (midnight) and were exhausted from travelling 14 hours in pouring rain, so killing flies was not fun. I'm being honest, but would still stay at the house again. It's conveniently located half-way between the Bay Area and Washington.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Old and charming
Guest comment entered by ownerOld and charming
- Guest Bryn
- Date of stay 01/18/13
- Review Submitted 01/30/13
This cabin was absolutely adorable. It had all the charm I expected and more. While certainly quite old, it was also recently renovated in a way that maintained it's rustic feeling. Some interesting points. There is a creek in the backyard with a little bridge, this alone was worth the stay. It is challenging to find the first time but totally doable. The owner was very responsive and had set the place up perfectly for a comfortable stay. In the winter it does get chilly so bring layers but once the fireplace gets going it warms up perfectly. All in all, a great little get away! Thanks for sharing , Christine!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 1 night min stay |
$140 | $735 | $1540 | |||
| Between seasons Nov 1 - Nov 21 1 night min stay |
$90 | $539 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $40 nightly |
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| Thanksgiving Week Nov 22 - Dec 2 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $120 nightly |
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| Between seasons Dec 3 - Dec 19 1 night min stay |
$90 | $539 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $77 nightly |
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| Christmas Week Dec 20 - Jan 6 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $120 nightly |
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| Winter Jan 7 - Mar 8 1 night min stay |
$105 | $630 | $1120 | |||
| Spring Break Mar 9 - Apr 21 1 night min stay |
$140 | $840 | $1540 | |||
Fees:
- Pet Fee: $0
- one-time cleaning fee: $55
- Taxes Included
Cancellation policy:
Full refund for any reason at all, any time before check-in time (life happens!). I intend to treat you like family!
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Coos Bay/ North Bend at 25 Miles
- Nearest Train: Eugene, Oregon at 150 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 101 at 3 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Bullards Beach at 3 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: McKee's Pub at 3 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Willamette Pass at 180 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Bandon Dunes at 3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Wheelhouse at 3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: I am a mother of four grown children and grandmother of five grandsons. I enjoy history, antiques, decorating, genealogy, knitting, quilting, and watching Downton Abbey.
Why the Owner Chose Bandon:
My husband and I have had our eyes on this house for quite a few years. We lived two doors down in the Swedish House, while our two youngest went to high school. The rural setting is so serene... it really hasn't changed in 100 years. I love watching flocks of birds pass overhead, I love the sound of the surf at night, and the smell of fresh ocean air. I enjoy the simplicity of this house, which has never been insulated and has original windows and walls. Here, it's easy to imagine life in 1905.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Prosper Village is such a perfect place on the earth... you can walk up the road one way and see the Highland cattle and pigs in the fields. In the other direction, you can walk along the Coquille River and watch fishermen in their little boats catch salmon. Across the river is a wetlands reserve where you can watch waterfowl. Walk a little farther, and you'll go past cranberry bogs, see them harvesting in late fall.
Contact us
- Primary: (541) 404-1795 (Oregon, USA)
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Photos
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Front of the house facing the river.
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Handmade spindle bed for a child, made in 1885
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Postcard showing salmon from Coquille River, sent from Bandon in 1911.
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Stairwell with original wood walls
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Norwegian style vignette
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This odd little screened cupboard was used to keep fruits and veggies fresh!
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Antique door actually came from the Swedish House, two doors down :)
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Sunny back porch leading to kitchen.
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Handmade rawhide rocking chair, with square nails! And WW2 ammo box table.
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Full sized bed with cozy electric blanket
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Twin bed (with electric blanket!) and view of river
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Cozy wood stove in middle of house. Firewood and kindling provided.
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Original handmade 1906 kitchen, wooden countertops.
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View of surrounding woods to the south
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Date last modified - Thursday, May 23, 2013
(541) 404-1795 (Oregon, USA)