Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious

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Entire home

Fireplace with brown couch (full size fold out)

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Cave Junction, OR

Great Cats World Park
‪15 min walk‬
Mt. Elijah
‪4 min drive‬
Illinois River
‪10 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

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).

Property manager

Patricia Downing

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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

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

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.

Cave Junction, OR

What's nearby

Great Cats World Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tiger Preservation Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Mt. Elijah - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Illinois River Forks State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Illinois River - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪CJ Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Taylors Sausage & Country Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Coffee Heaven - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Carlos Restaurante - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious?

As of 9 May, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wildlife Preserve, Country Cottage, Spacious on 20 May, 2025 start from S$177.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

4 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete

11 Oct, 2022

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.

26 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

1 Jun, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Evgenia

12 Sept, 2022

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

6 Jul, 2023

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

21 Jun, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Koa S.

23 Apr, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSE S.

13 Jan, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

27 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

19 Aug, 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

16 Sept, 2022

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

chaz

15 Aug, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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.