10/10 Excellent
Gail
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gail
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Entire home
Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cave Junction, OR
- Great Cats World Park12 min walk
- Illinois River Forks State Park3 min drive
- Illinois River9 min drive
- Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4
Common area 1
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
About this property
Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious
Property manager
Patricia Downing
Premier Host
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Enjoy the beauty of Southern Oregon with a stay in our cozy and spacious vacation rental!
Enjoy the beauty of Southern Oregon with a stay in our cozy and spacious vacation rental!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.0 out of 10, (8 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Cave Junction
Located in Cave Junction, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum and Kerbyville Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rough and Ready Trailhead and Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery. Great Cats World Park and Its a Burl are also worth visiting.
Cave Junction, OR
What's nearby
- Great Cats World Park - 12 min walk
- Tiger Preservation Center - 18 min walk
- Illinois River Forks State Park - 3 min drive
- Mt. Elijah - 4 min drive
- Illinois River - 9 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wild River Brewing & Pizza Company - 5 min drive
- Coffee Heaven - 4 min drive
- Dutch Bros Coffee - 4 min drive
- Taylors Sausage & Country Store - 4 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christina
27 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Esther S.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Quiet, Private, Pleasant
Esther S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Tiffany
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tiffany
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Patricia Downing
Nature center, no smoking, no pets. Easy walk to the river. Locally trails available, giant redwoods or river rafting, 30 minutes away. Full year family membership for the Butterfly Pavilion is included! Instant booking is available but no same day bookings after 4pm. The Rusk Ranch Nature Center features a Butterfly Pavilion, Hummingbird Garden, Nature Discovery Play, Volunteer Days, Workshops, Youth Programs, Internships. Area attractions include the Oregon Caves National Monument, Siskiyou National Forest, Jet Boats in nearby Grants Pass and several lovely wineries offering tasting. Cottage overlooks the wildlife preserve. No smoking inside or out. Guests must agree to wildlife preserve guidelines.
Why they chose this property
The Nature Emersion program helps the center to support services for families and kids in our valley. The glamp tents and cottage are situated within the wildlife preserve area with a lovely view out over the meadow for wildlife watching. The atmosphere is serene and soothing. Guests can walk on the trail to the river and take a dip in the cool water. Swallows zip and dive in the morning sky over the meadow; deer graze with their fawns and Jackrabbits scamper about. Cottage is furnished with multiple beds and comfy furniture. Guests report much delight in being up close and personal with wildlife. Guests are asked to maintain a short list of guidelines before confirmation of booking to protect the wildlife preserve.
What makes this property unique
At the Rusk Ranch Nature Center, guests can have an up close and personal visit with nature and wildlife. We share our space with a WILDLIFE PRESERVE and have made some guidelines for guests to try and make that work:
Guidelines:
---PLEASE DRIVE 5 MPH everywhere on the property - PLEASE
---NO Smoking Vaping of ANY kind anywhere on the property, indoors or out. (you may smoke inside your vehicle with windows up). ($250 extra cleaning fee for smoking in cottage.)
---River access not available in winter. Please do not explore beyond your cottage area - Wildlife areas are off limits. In summer walk down the road and follow the arrows to the river. There is a map in the cottage.
---Pack it in, pack it out - please do not leave trash anywhere other than waste containers. All garbage in the INDOOR waste baskets.
---Please maintain a quiet respect both for our wildlife as well as our neighbors. No loud music. All quiet after 11pm.
---NO DOGS or pets. ($250 fee for bringing a dog onto the wildlife preserve.)
---After using the kitchen, please tidy up. When you check out, please remove sheets and pillowcases only from beds used and place in laundry room.
---NO FOOD LEFT OUTDOORS - Unless you want hungry forest creatures to visit! (Bears do roam around our neighborhood : )
---We are a nonprofit Nature Center and you are now a member and part of the Nature Service & Immersion Program at the center! The Butterfly Pavilion is available and free to guests 10-4 Tuesday through Sunday during the summer Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Guidelines:
---PLEASE DRIVE 5 MPH everywhere on the property - PLEASE
---NO Smoking Vaping of ANY kind anywhere on the property, indoors or out. (you may smoke inside your vehicle with windows up). ($250 extra cleaning fee for smoking in cottage.)
---River access not available in winter. Please do not explore beyond your cottage area - Wildlife areas are off limits. In summer walk down the road and follow the arrows to the river. There is a map in the cottage.
---Pack it in, pack it out - please do not leave trash anywhere other than waste containers. All garbage in the INDOOR waste baskets.
---Please maintain a quiet respect both for our wildlife as well as our neighbors. No loud music. All quiet after 11pm.
---NO DOGS or pets. ($250 fee for bringing a dog onto the wildlife preserve.)
---After using the kitchen, please tidy up. When you check out, please remove sheets and pillowcases only from beds used and place in laundry room.
---NO FOOD LEFT OUTDOORS - Unless you want hungry forest creatures to visit! (Bears do roam around our neighborhood : )
---We are a nonprofit Nature Center and you are now a member and part of the Nature Service & Immersion Program at the center! The Butterfly Pavilion is available and free to guests 10-4 Tuesday through Sunday during the summer Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Languages:
English
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