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Your Private Oasis on the Rogue River
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Merlin, OR
- Hellgate Canyon23 min drive
- Rogue River Scenic Waterway49 min drive
- Grants Pass Downs52 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.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fun outdoor and indoor games.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
For more than 15 attendees,
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Due to wildlife, dogs must be on leash outdoors.
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
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,
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Merlin, OR
What's nearby
- Rogue River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Hellgate Canyon - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
- Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce - 47 min drive - 44.4 km
- Rogue River Scenic Waterway - 49 min drive - 40.4 km
- Grants Pass Downs - 52 min drive - 47.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Galice Store - 6 min drive
- Rogue River Raft Trips - 13 min drive
- Rogue River Trips At Galice - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Pamela Perry
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 "Linden House" -- which at the time was a highly -regarded, high-quality, pre-fabricated home.
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 "Linden House" -- which at the time was a highly -regarded, high-quality, pre-fabricated home.
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.
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