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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 877 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Florence, OR

Old Town7 min drive
Sea Lion Caves9 min drive
Three Rivers Casino10 min drive
Eugene, OR (EUG)74 min drive

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8/10 Good

House was nice just a little warn in places. Could not use tub there was not a plug. Bathtub was very slippery, almost f...

Leonard M.

Aug 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Futon

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.

**The security and safety of our guests is top priority and we want to reassure all steps have been taken to follow CDC and WHO guidelines for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**
3 Sands Cottage

3 Sands Cottage - Florence, Oregon.
Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage W/ Hot Tub!
2 BR / 1 BA / Sleep 8
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SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS:
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Master Bedroom:

- Queen Size Bed

- Large Closet

- Shared Bathroom

Second Bedroom:

- Bunkbed- Twin plus full

- Shared Bathroom

- Sofa bed Queen (Living room)
- Futon twin

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AMENITIES:
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- Fully Stocked Kitchen

- Large Yard

- Outdoor Sitting Area w/ Pergola

- Private Hiking Trails

- Washer/ Dryer

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
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- Large Private Lot

- Pet Friendly ( 2 Dogs Max )

- Near Mercer Lake

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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO:
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- 1/4 Mile to Mercer Lake Resort / Marina

- 5 miles to Ocean

- 6 miles to Downtown Florence

- 6 1/2 miles to Sea Lion Caves

- 8 miles to dunes access

- 8 miles to Heceta Head Lighthouse
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This peaceful and cozy Pet friendly home with hot tub sits on an expansive lot with Private hiking trails for kids and adults to explore and enjoy. Relax in the front yard under the pergola or take a short walk to beautiful mercer lake where you can rent watercraft, swim and fish. Back home you will enjoy a well stocked kitchen w/ a large dining table to enjoy your family meals together, then retire to the cozy living room to watch TV or enjoy a warm wood burning fireplace. At bed time the master bedroom offers a comfy queen bed and the second bedroom a bunkbed w/ a twin and full bed.

Mercer Lake:
Lake access - The resort across the road is for resort guests however if you rent a pontoon boat for 150.00 you get all day access to the resort amenities including a swimming area, beach front, water trampoline,and hot tub. They also have other water toy rental options. If you bring your own boat ther is a public boat lauch just before the the resort, Take Mercer lake road just a couple hundred feet to Bayberry Ln., turn left then imediatly right onto Archer Ln., ramp is streight ahead.

Mercer is a good sized lake listed at 341acres on the north side of Florence. Great largemouth bass fishing, yellow perch, bullhead catfish, seasonally stocked rainbow trout and some sunfish as well..
With a boat, you can poke around the long Dowell and Dahlin arms and many small coves and points around the lake. There are standing and fallen trees around the shoreline, as well as a fair number of docks, that add to the potential cover for bass and panfish.

What’s nearby:

This home is a quick drive from multiple access points to the Oregon Dunes and ocean
beaches including the popular access just out South Jetty Road. The charming Old Town section of the city
is filled with lovely shops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants.
You will also be minutes from numerous trailheads for hiking or mountain biking. The
coastal forests flourishing in Douglas fir and Sitka spruce extend nearly to the Ocean.

Some trails wind up, over, and through sand dunes, offering hikers the opportunity to
experience the unique natural wonders of this area.
Take a scenic drive up Hwy 101 to Heceta Head Lighthouse where free tours are
offered daily.
Get your adrenalin flowing on a nearby dune buggy tour or with an ATV rental, or go crabbing from the Siuslaw Bay public fishing pier at the end of South Jetty road
where crabbing is excellent from late spring until the fresh water from winter rains force
the crabs out to the ocean.

Parking for Two cars ( no garage ) with room for boat or ATV trailer. No Motorhomes or camping trailers permitted.

**PLEASE NOTE IF BOOKING w/ AIRBNB** - Airbnb cleaning fees include service fees. please ask manager for a break down if needed.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Florence

This holiday home is located in Florence. Old Town and Suislaw River Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at John Dellenback Dunes Trail and Sandpines Golf Course.

Florence, OR

What's nearby

Old Town - 7 min drive
Sea Lion Caves - 9 min drive
Heceta Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive
Three Rivers Casino - 10 min drive
Hobbit Trailhead - 11 min drive

Getting around

Eugene, OR (EUG) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Mercer Lake Area Cottage with HOT TUB! Pet Friendly, Walk to Mercer Lake. located?

Situated in Florence, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Siuslaw National Forest and Darlingtonia State Natural Site. Baker Beach and Sand Master Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Leonard M.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

House was nice just a little warn in places. Could not use tub there was not a plug. Bathtub was very slippery, almost fell in shower. Amenities were nice and kitchen had everything you could want.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

6 Aug 2023

Great house to explore the area from

We had a great time in this house. It had everything we needed to explore the local area and we loved coming in from a day out to soak in the hot tub. The bedrooms having blackout blinds was a bonus for our children and these light summer evenings. We also loved that we could access Mercer Lake via a five minute walk down the road.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

24 July 2023

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

July 4th

The house was comfortable and had everything that we needed. It's a very short and easy walk to the lake. The fireworks show was a blast! Would definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Danette H.

30 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

I’m sure there’s not enough space to describe my overall disappointment from the online pictures to what we actually got when we pulled up. This was a 25 year anniversary for my husband and I. The outside of the house was filthy with spider webs everywhere, dirty windows and the supposed outside sitting area did not exist. We then opened the door and were hit in the face with the worst mildew smell. I immediately opened what windows I could which was only the kitchen and bathroom since there were so many spiders etc on the house that I wasn’t going to let them in. We then pulled back the bedding in the main bedroom to find brown stains on the sheets. I pulled these off, searched the linen closet for more and found a cleaner mismatched set. We changed the sheets, found there was very limited amenities for ten days and made a list for the next day to shop. The next day I bought extra soaps, cleaners, TP, batteries for remote controls, candles and air fresheners. Also, we examined the towels and found these were stained and needed immediate washing. The price per night that I was charged was way over the top for what we got. We made a phone call to the property management and expressed our disappointment and requested a refund on the cleaning and supplies. He said he would call us back and never did. By the time we left, the smell in the home was bearable only because of the daily cleaning and fresh air. We definitely left this property better than when we arrived.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C., SEDRO WOOLLEY

1 May 2023

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

Cute and quiet

We enjoyed our stay very much! It was a great little getaway, and perfect proximity to the sand dunes. Thank you! J & B

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

27 Apr 2023

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

quiet and cozy

The place was cozy and quiet. A short drive from the grocery store and beach adventures. Wifi and tv streaming available. Hot tub was great to soak in.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

1 Dec 2022

Comfortable stay

The house was clean, and accommodating. The Hot Tub was perfect, we have stayed places where the chlorine levels were enough to eat your skin, and this was not the case at all. The neighborhood was quiet, with the exception of the mad squirrel that enjoyed throwing pine cones, and scolding us for interrupting her fall gathering. 10/10 highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

23 Nov 2022

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

Enjoyed every minute!!

What a great getaway! Thank you for going above and beyond, there was everything we could have needed there! Already talking about visiting again around summer time to enjoy the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kody N.

19 Sept 2022

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

Great place

This little cottage was great for my friends and I and super close to the lake which was awesome!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delynn Z.

16 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful Retreat!

We stayed at 3 Sands Cottage for just 2 nights but I wish I would have booked for more! I loved the outside space and as a bird watcher who lives in town, I appreciated the quiet woodsy outside that gave many different bird species room to forage and fly from tree to tree. And the mornings were filled with bird song! My favorite. I booked this cottage specifically for that reason as a lot of rentals are beautiful but do not have outdoor space that will attract birds and wildlife. The house had everything we needed. We used the hot tub and it was wonderful after a very long and tiring walk from Heceta lighthouse down to Hobbit beach! Long and wonderful! I would definitely come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valarie W.

8 Aug 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

This property was absolutely perfect. From the kitchen, inside, to the hot tub, everything was spotless and well stocked. Beds were comfortable and made for a great nights sleep after a busy day of adventures. The hobbit trail and beach were among the best places to see! Would stay here again and recommend to all my friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Judi K.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place 😁

Could use some TLC. We had a great time, went horseback riding at C&M stables and went to downtown Florence and Lake Mercer was beautiful! Will come back again! 😁

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

3 July 2022

Fun in the Forest with Family!

This was an amazing Family adventure on the coast of Oregon, where the Forest meets the Sea..... This house is so cute and cozy, perfect for our small family. It also was dog friendly so we got to bring the pooch. The house is small yet elegant and was very clean. It is right by a lake and we put in our paddle board one day to have some fun in the lake. The ocean is right by us as well along with sand dunes for tons of fun on the coast. The beds where comfy and soft pillows. The only downer was the bathroom did not have a fan, and we all had to share the same bathroom...maybe some mirrors would be good in the master bedroom for me, (mom) to get ready so I don't take over the bathroom. Our family loved bringing the dog and exploring, everything around us was very dog friendly and the kiddo had so much fun in the ocean and also coming back to the house to warm up in the hot tub. We all loved the hot tub, perfect for us to warm up after the chili coastal water. If your looking for a peaceful quiet spot in the forest next to a lake, a short drive to sand dunes and the coast, with a hot tub to boot, this is the place for you! Don't forget to bring the dogs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

16 May 2022

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

Quiet

Quiet spot, very relaxing and hot tub worked great

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

28 Feb 2022

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

Great comfortable private get away spot

This home is perfect for a private,quiet, cozy get away. Close to town,lakes, ocean. Super clean, everything provided by host,comfortable beds and furniture,fully furnished kitchen and bath.Even a pet bowl for your furry friend.Wi Fi and Tv access and spa worked perfectly. I would definitely suggest to anyone visiting the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tab M.

5 Jan 2022

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

Great location and quiet

Really enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have had a longer trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

26 Nov 2021

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage with family. It was clean and comfortable and felt secluded yet close to town and the beach. Thank you again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

19 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful!

This property was perfect for our weekend getaway to Florence. The home was inviting and clean and in the perfect location to go to the dunes, lakes and the beach all in one weekend. The only issue we had was the hot tub would not heat up even after 36 hours. It was a bit disappointing since this was one of the reasons we choose the property. Overall though it was a 5 star vacation rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rebekah P., Seattle wa

29 Sept 2021

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

Quiet peaceful place to rest with a well stocked kitchen

The hot tub did not work fornthe duration of my visit and the manager said the previois renter had the same issue. I appreciate that these things happen but two consecutive renters means it was not addressed or fixed properly for either. They gave me a 150 refund for the disappointment but I really wish I had enjoyed hot tub time instead.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeanette W.

26 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Description a bit misleading

The house was super clean and well stocked for all cooking needs, as in pots, pans, dishes etc. Loved the hiking trails and so did our two dogs. My one big complaint as to why I titled the description on a bit misleading is that although the house was a 1/4 of a mile from Mercer Lake, we didn't find out that it is a private lake until we got there and the only access is through the resort which you had to rent a boat of some sort to fish or swim. The description does state that, but just as a note, it could be worded a bit better to explain what the meaning of lake access. Public access was if you had your own boat, which we did not. The hot tub was also not working, so we were bummed about that as well, but the property manager was nice enough to comp us some of our money back. Luckily, the house is located near a lot of other lakes and we were able to take our dogs swimming and even got in some fishing. I would rent the house again whenever we head to Florence.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

19 Sept 2021

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

Comfy and clean

Had a lovely stay near the Oregon coast on this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

2 Sept 2021

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful stay. Had all of the amenities we needed, and was close to our favorite spots. Clean and well taken care of. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carina H.

24 Aug 2021

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

Great little cottage for family.

Very clean and nice little cottage. Perfect for our family! Great location.. The mercer lake resort is right across the street within walking distance, we rented a boat for the day which gave us access to the swimming area. And you are only about 5mins away from the city and the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021