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Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious

Riverside cottage with kitchenette and patio

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Living room
Fireplace with brown couch (full size fold out)
Wood stove and couches
Dining room
Queen bed first view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cave Junction, OR
  • Place, Great Cats World Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois River Forks State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Caves National Monument
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Child Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

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

Sweet Cottage, 2 bedrooms. Nature Immersion, perfect for families, romantic getaways. An enchanting nature experience. View of meadow, deer, wild turkeys and pollinator plants greenhouse. Shower, kitchenette, fridge, outdoor grill, parking. Coffee, breakfast snacks. Lovely, quiet, rustic nature space. Peaceful, rejuvenating. 1 queen bedroom #1, 1 full fold out living rm, 1 single bedroom #2, 1 day bed in solarium adjacent to bedroom #1. Enjoy frog chorus; no wifi, yes cell service. AC, fireplace, electric heat. Guests have free access to the Butterfly Pavilion, Natural Playground and Missing Links Mini Golf Discovery Trail when open (Mid May to October).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5mph on property. No smoking inside or out anywhere on property. Quiet after 11pm. No entry into wildlife areas. Must Agree to guidelines before stay.
Guests must agree to wildlife preserve guidelines before receiving codes to enter property. See property description.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. Kerbyville Museum and Oregon Caves National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery and Foris Vineyards. Great Cats World Park and Its a Burl are also worth visiting.
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Cave Junction, OR

What's nearby

  • Great Cats World Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Illinois River Forks State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Illinois River - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oregon Caves National Monument - 24 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Rogue River - 36 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Valley Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Heaven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Great Cats World Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Illinois River Forks State Park and Mt. Elijah. Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum and Rough and Ready Flat Botanical Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and private!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and peaceful. I loved seeing the wildlife. The cottage was comfortable and would be perfect for a family with small kids.
Lizard getting morning sun on the front railing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Country Cottage

It was quaint, like Grandmas house, clean, well stocked. Had a great setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not a good place for summer since there is only 1 window A/C unit in the living room and can’t open many of the windows in the house. So the bedrooms were very hot. Thankfully was just my wife and I, so we slept on the couches in the living room with the A/C unit. Kitchen is split in half and pretty limited with no oven/stove. Lots of space and nice to be away from the town. Owners are friendly and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For me loved the camping experience. Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, Quiet, Private, Pleasant

Great place, a cosy beautifully decorated old house with (unheated) enclosed porches where there is an added bedroom, half bath, service porch with washer & dryer, laundry sink where dishes are washed and the refrigerator.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Karleen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
I imagine this is an old building that has been added onto several times so the layout was strange. No stove, only a laundry sink, and the refrigerator was in the back porch. There was NO WAY two of the rooms could have been used at all because of the heat. One window AC unit and some fans didn't quite get the temp down. The surrounding area was a bit spooky. A lot of old, broken down buildings. The host was super nice to text me information.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
I booked this cabin for two nights for my family of five. Unfortunately it was not for us and we decided to go somewhere else. I didn’t like having to go through gates to access the property and the lack of outdoor lighting such as a dusk to dawn light on a pole to light the area up at night. I also didn’t like the sleeping arrangements as the cabin layout was choppy with some rooms not having AC and the couches being dated. There was effort put into the inside appearance and it was quaint and clean, just not for me. The owner seemed very nice and I’m sure the cabin and the setting would be great for some families but we just didn’t feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Cats World Park across the road! Oregon caves nearby. This was far more convenient than staying in Grants Pass which made the trip convenient and stress free. The home was older but comfortable. I am gluten free and need to cook for myself when traveling. Although there is not a traditional kitchen, we did well with the microwave, toaster oven with baking capability, a refrigerator and portable double burner. Patty, the hostess, was communicative, helpful, and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quick stop over

Well we have been traveling for 2 weeks and this house was not on the top of our list. I was so excited to stay here because the listing made it sound really good. But instead you drive into the middle of no where. No wildlife and just dead grass everywhere. When we showed up the door to the back was unlocked which definitely gave me an uneasy feeling. Very limited kitchen and the bathtub had a huge patch made of duct tape on it. And when we showed up it was VERY hot inside. There is only one AC window unit and it pretty much does no good for the bedroom since it is in the living room. The only plus was seeing the Great Cats World. That was very cool. But with all of the run down places by this rental and the sketchy door situation let's just say I didn't sleep at all that night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Evgenia

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is rustic, which in itself is not bad. However, it had not been properly cleaned, which felt very unwelcoming. There were crumbs on the kitchen table and the bathroom had not been cleaned. There was hair and other gunk on the sink for example. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect surfaces to be wiped down between guests and for that, I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's an old home in a rural area, be prepared for bugs and cobwebs. We got lost on our way because we were not given the full address or directions beforehand. INSIDE: The amount of space inside was great, lots of space for people to have privacy. The living room was cozy and great for family activities. Arrive early to start the AC, it was HOT when we first arrived. The back room was like a sauna. We all chose to sleep in the living room where the ac unit was. OUTSIDE: We saw a few wild animals and found bear prints on our car in the morning. That was exciting. The yard was not in any condition to play or enjoy. The grass was dry and the yard overall was bumpy and uneven. For me, I'm ok with the stay. Other more city types may find this place to be well out of their comfort zone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No door knobs on the doors plumbing makes a loud humming noise there was a tarp over the garage door and no garage door. It was the scariest place I have ever been. There was no inside door lock for the main door from the inside. The main room has a sun room off of it converted to a bedroom that was super hot and you have to walk through the main room to get there. I left and didn’t stay the second night because of the condition of the home. There was electrical cords running all over the floors in the bedroom. There was no fire alarms nor a fire extinguisher. There was duct tape all in the shower. I would not recommend staying at this place. It was off the beaten path but the drive to it you def don’t want to drive a sedan because your car scraps badly. There was no reason to contact the owner because honestly this home should not be rented. It needs a lot of work and all of our problems could of not been changed by a phone call.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage. No stove, but there is a bbq and a little camp stove. Very peacefull.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet place to stay while passing through town

Pros:-Quiet location with a beautiful view of the mountains and a great walking trail-Unique house-Full size refrigerator Cons: -Kitchenette, you could only use one appliance at a time (microwave, toaster, coffee pot, toaster oven)Staying here gave the feeling that we were visiting a great-aunt's vacation house. It's an older house and we got pretty much exactly what we expected: a place to sleep and relax before we continued our trip. We wouldn't stay here for more than one night but it was fine for what we needed. We enjoyed the sun room views and the peaceful area.We did not use the showers or the pull-out couch bed.It's a bummer for us that we missed the butterfly season by just a week! Would have been amazing to see. There were some really cool moths outside the house to view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet natural setting

Nice large property. The butterfly garden was awesome! Loved the walk to the river. Kitchen nicely supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Koa S.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSE S.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chaz

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Divonna Ratliff

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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.
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