The house was built by our parents in the mid-1960s and we expanded it in the late 1990s. We have tried to maintain the vintage character of the older part of the house.

Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, our family stayed at Gull Landing whenever possible. We are now displaced Oregonians. One of us, Steve, lives in Washington State and the other, Ann, in New Mexico. Heceta Beach is still a wonderful magical getaway for us and our generation of family. Ann and her husband have been bringing their daughter here for 17 years and still haven’t run out of hikes or new places to visit. The house is also perfect for gatherings of family and friends. There is plenty of room for all.

Leslie purchased this house in 1965

Gull Landing has a wide view of Heceta Beach which is just a few steps away. One can walk the beach northward to Sutton Creek or southward to the jetty. Hiking and other attractions are just moments away. A deck wraps around much of the house so you can always find a sheltered spot outside for reading or watching the ocean. If you happen to get an Oregon coastal storm, the house is cozy and the pellet stove makes for a romantic atmosphere. The house is near the end of a private, dead-end street so there is very little traffic.

Nearby are points of interest for everyone. Ten miles away is the world’s largest sea cave, the last known North American home of wild Steller sea lions. The rugged coastal cliffs have many lighthouses, including nearby Heceta Head, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the U.S. Close too are the Newport Aquarium, covered bridges, waterfalls, tide pools, a dive park, an old growth forest, freshwater lakes and even carnivorous plants. Fishing, crabbing, horseback riding, sandboarding, dune buggy rides and golf courses are no more than ten minutes away from this quiet home on a dead end street. Or, walk along the beach immediately in front of the house. The fishing village of Florence has restored docks, a famous Art Deco bridge, historic buildings, and many restaurants. In the winter and early spring, you can sit in the living room and see the spouts of gray whales as they migrate between the Bering Sea and Mexico.