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Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise

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Family room to the right, kitchen behind.
Gas fireplace to stay toasty on cold windy nights.
Great family discussions happen here while food is prepared.
Breakfast nook.
Birds-eye view. Oh! we also have 5 Bald Eagles on the property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chinook, WA
  • Fort Columbia State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Astoria Riverfront Trolley
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fort Stevens State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st floor King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd floor King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

1st floor off-Kitchen bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2nd floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise

Breakfast is breathtaking with an unobstructed view of the Columbia River and Columbia River Bar (Ocean), and Baker Bay. Since all bedrooms have water views, you can wake up to sunrise over the water as ships come in an out over the Bar. Upstairs is a good get-away for you to read and rest, or for the kids to do their thing. Watch the sun go down and the ships cross the Bar. Storm watching on the water is a fantastic experience. Then, off to Astoria or Long Beach for the day or the backyard beach. Use the boat slip. EV level-2 charging onsite.

Property manager

Chris Shepherd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Plenty of parking on site and 1/8 mile south.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Plenty of parking on site and 1/8 mile south.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ilwaco

Located in Ilwaco, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Port of Ilwaco and Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Astoria Riverfront Trolley and Columbia River Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Astoria Aquatic Center and Long Beach Carnival Park.
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Chinook, WA

What's nearby

  • Fort Columbia State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Astoria Riverfront Trolley - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Columbia River Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cape Disappointment State Park - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Fort Stevens State Park - 24 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Hotel & Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buoy 9 Restaurant & Lounge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fishmongers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Don's Portside Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Columbia River Ro - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Access to the North Coast - Columbia River, Baker Bay, Pacific Ocean = Paradise located?

Located in Ilwaco, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Lewis & Clark National Historical Park and Fort Columbia State Park. Middle Village Station Camp is just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea E.

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

Beautiful

This place is a treasure. The views are spectacular and the architecture unique and elevated. A wonderful place to stay. The tidal fluctuations, the full moon on the water, a beautiful fire just at the waters edge— this place is elemental and totally family friendly for all ages. The outside is inside and it makes the house a destination onto itself even as it is perfectly situated to explore the magnificent surrounds. Highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

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

Favorite place to stay around Astoria

Amazing location, fantastic house, great support and communication. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Chinook River House

This was a fantastic property to stay at. There was lots of room for the 9 of us. Great separation of space and lots of amenities. The kitchen was well stocked and even had some snacks for us. The owner was very easy to communicate with and cared about us as his guests. The view is incredible. Every living area and every bedroom had incredible river, ocean and lighthouse views. We saw eagles, herons, bufflehead ducks, kingfishers and sea lions from the deck. We used the gas BBQ grill and the fire pit (wood and kindling provided). We enjoyed both fireplaces, foosball and lots of great games. We had excellent access to Cape Disappointment, Fort Columbia, Long Beach and Astoria. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Incredible views!

This house is very well appointed and very comfortable - the view rocks! A group of 8 friends celebrated an early thanksgiving and we had everything we needed in the kitchen for our meal. The host is very responsive and was helpful in arranging extra bedding for us. A great stay, we hope to be back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

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

Fantastic

This place was pretty incredible, we had zero complaints as a party of 4 coworkers staying here. Being right on the river and watching the sun set nightly was fantastic. The place overall was clean, neat, and in good shape.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonine T.

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

Family road trip

10/10. This home was everything they described and the pictures are accurate. The homeowners thought of everything and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Amazing Location

We loved our stay. The location was great just on the boarded of Oregon and Washington. Lots to do within an hour drive. Chris was a great host very clear communication and fast response. Highly recommend this property and hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Great!

Excellent location and one of the most beautiful places we have stayed. The kitchen was missing a few things like a rolling pin, but it was quite well stocked with spices, pots and pans, and other kitchen implements.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby L.

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

THE place to stay!

We feel so fortunate to have found this special property and can’t wait to go back! The home is warm and inviting and was perfectly set up to welcome us when we arrived - but the VIEW…is even better than advertised…we saw lots of birds from the windows and two bald eagles flew into the back yard on our last morning there. The house is well stocked, and the host, Chris, was great to work with and was very quick to respond when we had questions - beds were comfortable, as was the furniture - there is a nice gas grill and a hammock to spend your afternoon in, and watching the sunsets there was so peaceful - The community of Chinook is quiet and and is only 10 minutes away from Astoria - folks were friendly, and Chinook Coffee is a nice spot to grab some snacks, smoothies and coffee - We have been renting 2-3 vacation homes each year for over 20 years, and this one is our favorite for sure! Thanks for making this stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

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

Great house on the river

Great views of the mouth of the Columbia bRiver. Cozy and we'll appointed house with plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Chinook!!

Spectacular, this place is very comfortable well taken care of and just awesome! We enjoyed our stay even with some rough weather. When we did get outside it was beyond our expectations. Host was always available when we had questions or needs. Best Vrbo we have stayed in. Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce C.

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

A Great Place Stormy or Sunny

Stepping through the front door you may be overwhelmed with the breathtaking river and ocean view that greets you. Once you manage to tear your eyes from that exceptional view, you see a comfortable and tasteful interior with more than enough cozy seating/lounging for a large family or group. The well appointed house contained all the amenities and necessities our thoughtful host provided, well beyond what you might expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Picture Perfect

Our second year of gathering on the western coast of Washington to celebrate childhood friendships of over 40 years. We gather together to celebrate the experience of growing up in the PNW/Puget Sound area. Our first year was amazing including a wonderful property in the Long Beach area. After it was all over we didn’t think we could exceed the experience but this lovely property did just that! The owner is a pleasure to work with and the home is just as advertised as much as possible. The “frosting on the cake” was the natural warmth and inviting aura that surrounds this home! Absolutely priceless! Don’t waste a moment looking for something better! If you are planning a trip to the Long Beach, WA/Astoria, OR area… you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

AWESOME PLACE

We had a sibling and spouses reunion. All of us older adults and we had a wonderful time. The house is close enough to Astoria to visit and far enough to not be on tourist overload. We went on day trips and hung out chatting, walking, playing games, cooking and just being together. Next time... I'll take the grandkids! Our hosts were responsive, kind, and prompt to answer qustions. There is the shower in the upstairs bathroom that needs fixing. But, who cares... there are two other showers and the upstairs tub is perfect for the kids. THANK YOU FOR A LOVELY SIBLING REUNION!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

View is incredible

Great weekend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great location

Just a short drive from Astoria where we were fishing out of. Great property with beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Fabulous! Simply fabulous!

From the photos, we were excited and boy they did not disappoint! Beautiful views, comfortable beds, everything nicely labeled (nice touch). Great deck, a bbq that was clean and worked well, deck chairs and excellent communication with host Chris. this was a work retreat/ fishing trip for our gang and we hosted several customers for dinner out in the deck. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Awesome Home!

This home is perfect! Right on the bay. Great communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON H.

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

Beautiful and perfect location

This house provided a perfect location for our group of 6 for two nights. We really enjoyed the fire pit in the back yard along with the breathtaking views from really every room in the house. Very peaceful. The property owner was a great communicator and the house has everything you need in east to access locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorilee E.

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

Peaceful location and house

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful location. The house was very clean and ready for us when we arrived. The kitchen is well organized and stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals in if we wanted to do so. Hosts had left treats and snacks for us on the counter which is such a nice welcoming touch. We enjoyed the deck each morning and evening. Bird watching was great. We even had bald eagles hanging out in the trees above the house every day. This location feels remote but is close to national parks and attractions, restaurants and stores. The hosts are easy to communicate with whenever needed. There are three bathrooms but only one had a working shower at this time as the upstairs bathroom is undergoing a renovation and the other was very difficult to regulate the hot water; but there are tubs if one doesn't mind a bath. However, this was a minor inconvenience and I'm sure future travelers will find this resolved. Should I return to this location, I would definitely check for availability of this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

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

Perfect spot to celebrate with family!

We stayed for three nights with our kiddos, my mother, and her siblings (my aunts/uncles) to celebrate what would have been my grandfathers 100th birthday, and we couldn’t have asked for a better house! It was clean, spacious, had all the amenities we needed and many bonus features
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for a small wedding!

We had an absolutely amazing 3 days at this beautiful home! We had been looking for a place to have a small wedding somewhere on the coast, this was literally the only home that we could find that would allow such an event. Lucky for us, it turned out to be perfect!. We had the wedding ceremony outdoors on the patio, which later in the day became the dance floor. We set up tables and chairs in the beautiful yard which provided a perfect view of the water which was mesmerizing. The house itself was great as well, there was plenty of room for guests to mingle in different areas, we never felt crowded. There is also plenty of room for parking. Out guests kept asking us how we found such a perfect event space! Chris, the owner, was very easy to work with, he was very responsive to our questions and concerns. We are already talking about returning for a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Excellent experience! Perfect location, Incredible host! Great for friends & family!

The property is conveniently located to Astoria and Long Beach yet when you’re on the property it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere! Absolutely beautiful views. The house is in great shape and the hosts have thought of everything you might need for your stay. Chris was amazing to communicate with and his host guide helped with all the little things. We hope to stay here again! (We had a few kids under 3 and it was great for them too!)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred s.

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

Awesome view of River and Ocean

Location of house to Astoria Oregon and Long Beach ;Ocean where you can drive on beach was spectacular.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Beautiful Home with an Outstanding View of the River

We will definitely return to this house. It is a beautiful, very comfortable home with a breathtaking view of the Columbia River. We were able to view large ships and fishing boats on the river along with a variety of wildlife. The owner thoughtfully included many extras: coffee plus K-cups, snacks on the kitchen counter, and water to drink. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The two living areas provided plenty of space for us to spread out. We were blessed with great weather and were able to enjoy the outdoor deck overlooking the river. Chris responded so quickly when we had a question. He is an excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Shepherd

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Juanita and I call Chinook home and we are sharing it now as we get ready for retirement. Please enjoy your stay, whether it is one night or a week. Relax, have fun, relax some more.

Why they chose this property

Our home has unbelievable views (ocean, river, bay, mountains, sunsets, sunrises, Bald Eagles). It is close to location Astoria, Ilwaco, Long Beach, on 2 very private acres on the water and off the road with ~380 feet of water front. Great for family gatherings (large house, large yard, and a county park 1/8 mile to the South. The home is warm, cozy, large enough to get lost in and read, and small enough for coffee time around the fireplace.

What makes this property unique

63 ft from the water. You get to experience both high tide (up to the rocks) and low tide (1/4 mile of sand). Winter storms are wonderful to experience sitting in the breakfast nook with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. The marina is 1/2 mile up the road where you can dock your boat during your stay. Fish for salmon or go crabbing without having to travel.

Languages:

English

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