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Location: Port Orford, Southern Coast, Oregon, USA (Just West of 101 overlooking the Port of Port Orford)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)

This beautiful vacation rental (two bedroom and two full bath plus large sleeping loft) on seven and a half private, park-like oceanfront acres has a view that goes on forever. The Lodge offers a full kitchen and sitting area, large living room with wet bar, and did we mention the VIEWS.

The Lodge grounds with trees, a pond, and amazing panoramic views, feels totally secluded and yet is right above the Port, the Port Beach and just down the street from Battle Rock Beach. It conveniently close to many restaurants and shops, galleries and the local theatre. This is the perfect place for intimate weddings, small reunions, corporate retreats, and honeymoons. Or just come stay for a totally relaxing and beautiful weekend getaway!

History of the Castaway Lodge:
The grounds around the house are part of the southern portion of Captain William Tichenor’s Donation Land Claim. Captain Tichenor of San Francisco left nine men on Battle Rock in 1851 as an advance party to found a town. The men made a gallant stand on Battle Rock before being routed by Native Americans in the historic "Battle of Battle Rock." This property sits on the grounds of Fort Orford, established in 1851 to facilitate settlement of the Southern Oregon Coast and serve as a United States Army garrison during the Rogue Indian War. Five officers stationed at the Fort became generals and gained notoriety in the Civil War.

In 1935, The Trans-Pacific and Port Orford Dock and Terminal Company erected the lodge as their main office. The lodge was built by Gilbert Gable, a promoter who came to Curry County in 1933 after a varied career in publicity, motion pictures, exploration and radio broadcasting. The building served as the headquarters for Gable’s "Gold Coast" empire, a commercial lumber milling and shipping operation. Mr. Gable purchased the wharf site from the Port Commission and built a dock facility, that rapidly disintegrated under the brunt of winter storms.

During World War II, the United States Coast Guard took over the building for communications. Dog Kennels were constructed to house "war dogs" for beach surveillance. In 1948, Colonel Preston Rohner, a retired army officer, purchased the building and operated it as the "Castaway Lodge" and dinner house. The chimneys to the west surround the main reception area of the original lodge and the east wing was converted to his private residence. Colonel Rohner’s private residence is once again operated as the "Castaway Lodge" and is used as a Vacation Home. Historic photographs throughout the home show the town and Lodge of yesteryear. A portion of the Lodge burned down in the early 50's and balance is operated as the Castaway Lodge Vacation Home.

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• Activities
  • Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Horseshoes, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Shelling, Rafting, Beach Agate/Rock Hunting.
• Amenities
  • Phone, Cable TV, VCR, Fully appointed Kitchen, 2 Microwaves, 2 Refrigerators, wet-bar,Linens provided, Dryer, No Smoking, & the View!

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Nightly Rate .. From $200/night (2 night minimum).
Rate is for for up to 6 People, $10 Each Additional Person, Maximum 10 People.
ADD 7% Bed Tax.
No Smoking.

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

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