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Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa area.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a deck.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, and stove.
A forested area with tall trees and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features a deck and patio for outdoor enjoyment, along with water views. Families can engage in motorboating, hiking, and birdwatching nearby. The property is pet-friendly and includes games for indoor entertainment. Explore the Rogue River and Carpenters Island Park in the area.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view

    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Overlooking the river

    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Rogue River
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merlin, OR
  • Place, Rogue River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grants Pass Downs
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Feathers Casino
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Convertible Bed

1 Queen Bed

Dormitory room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River

A "breathtaking private oasis" was the full term used by one of our guests in 2024. Set on 5.5 acres of forest adjacent to the Rogue River within the "Wild and Scenic" protected corridor, the house can be either an excellent romantic getaway or a fun-filled, whole-family retreat.

Take a float on the stretch of exciting rapids that run past the house; enjoy a day hike along the river to see salmon jumping the dramatic Rainie Falls; pack a picnic and cool off in nearby creeks; toss a line in the water for world-class fishing; or explore the amenities of the property, which include ping pong, volleyball, archery range (bring your own bow and arrows), or a quiet retreat sitting beside the river. The family can watch movies together in the living room, or the kids can play downstairs in the "game room," where there's board games and a separate TV for hooking up the DVD player or your own gaming devices.

This cedar shingle, 3-level house comfortably sleeps 6-8 people in 1 king, 2 queen, 2 twin-sized beds, and queen Murphy bed. It's perfect for two couples or a family with children. It is stocked, for your convenience, with a fully-equipped kitchen and laundry, as well as bedding, towels, and paper products. Satellite internet and WiFi are also provided (extra charge for data over 50 gb, only). Cellular calling is out of range, but iMessaging is good, as is WiFi calling.

So bring the whole family and take in as much quiet and seclusion or wild and thrilling activity as your heart desires. There's something here for everyone.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fun outdoor and indoor games.

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

For more than 15 attendees,

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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Due to wildlife, dogs must be on leash outdoors.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2030872vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: For more than 15 attendees,
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Merlin

Located in Merlin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grave Creek Bridge and Barnstormers Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Red Mountain Golf Course and Grants Pass Downs. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Merlin, OR

What's nearby

  • Rogue River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce - 37 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Grants Pass Welcome Center - 40 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Grants Pass Downs - 45 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Seven Feathers Casino - 55 min drive - 85.7 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue River Raft Trips - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River located?

This family-friendly Merlin holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Rogue River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and Carpenters Island Park. Ennis Riffle County Park and Indian Mary County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Perry

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I am a retired sociologist and single adoptive mother of a teenage boy. I first started coming to Galice in the late 1970s, when I fell in love with river kayaking and the Rogue River. I taught kayaking for many years here and in California, where I live year around, and explored exciting rivers throughout the USA (and even Russia). But I must say that the Rogue is hard to beat for its beauty and wild life.

Why they chose this property

To keep a long story short, in the 1970s my father purchased the property two doors down, which housed Sundance River Expeditions, and in the early 2000s, I acquired it from him. I loved that property, but it was set up for commercial use, and I really wanted a place I could call my own. I had always admired this property for its amazing gardens and lovely perch in the forest above the river. So, in 2019, when I learned that the property was going up for sell, I jumped on the opportunity to buy it.

Besides being the most spectacularly beautiful property on the Rogue (I know, I'm partial), it comes with a fascinating history. It was previously owned by Jim Wickham, whose father, John Wickham, owned the land that now includes the mine across the river, the other properties downstream of this one, the Almeda campground next door, and acres upon acres of land up the hill behind us. In the 1970s he sold most of that to the state, but kept his rights to the spring from where the house water comes from, and a few other plots of land where family members still have homes. Jim and his wife had a trailer they stayed in, but then had this house built around 1973. It's a "Lindal Cedar Home" -- which is a highly regarded, high-quality, pre-fabricated home made entirely of aromatic cedar.

What makes this property unique

Five acres on the river that are all yours, beautiful gardens, family fun outdoors, convenient access to the river. Plus, the house is among a small cluster of 4 properties, 3 miles out of Galice, and the last private properties on the Rogue. It's all wilderness from there.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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