Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach
Summary:
The Fortress at Heceta Beach
The Space:
Find the utmost in privacy as well as convenience at this tree-lined home in Florence, ideally situated within a short stroll of Heceta Beach.
This two-story home sits a quarter-mile from an access path to a peaceful stretch of Heceta Beach, a wonderful, tranquil spot for boogie boarding and beachcombing. The property itself is quiet, surrounded by beautiful coastal vegetation, and securely fenced for your dogs. In the surrounding area, you'll have great options for crabbing, fishing, hiking, and visiting such Oregon Coast landmarks as the Sea Lion Caves and Heceta Head Lighthouse.
Walk home from the beach in the afternoons to let your dogs play on the pebbly grounds, relax outside on the small front porch, or gather around the firepit to swap stories and ease the chill of the ocean waves.
The home's interior is bright, open, and inviting. Get started on dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, sit down to eat at the two breakfast bars, and spend the evening hours watching DVDs from the movie library and playing board games in the living room.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is no washer/dryer.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Florence
Located in Florence, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Sandpines Golf Course and Ocean Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Darlingtonia State Natural Site and Jessie M. Honeyman State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Historic Old Town Florence - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Three Rivers Casino - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
Sea Lion Caves - 16 min drive - 21.8 km
Heceta Head Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Eugene, OR (EUG) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Burger King - 7 min drive
Abby's Legendary Pizza - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach?
As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach on 2 June 2026 start from AU$277, 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 Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private, quiet, dog-friendly home with firepit, quarter mile from Heceta Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Heceta Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Jetty Beach and Sand Master Park. Sandpines Golf Course and Ocean Dunes Golf Links are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cute property and well-kept. Neat and clean. The cleaning crew did a great job and was really on the ball, allowing for us to have an early check-in! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Smooth and easy check in process. The privacy of the property was great for our family and our dog! The house was super clean and had necessities minus groceries but Fred Meyer was less than 10 mins down the road. Beach was a short walk down 2 blocks, which was perfect. We enjoyed staying here.
Dana M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ken M.
7 Oct 2024
A good place
We loved the location, the ease of the transaction. Everything works and we were ablew to be carefree.
Very easy walk to the beach. Property was clean and comfortable. Communication was prompt and clear.
Bob V.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashley L.
3 Apr 2024
A great and private space to enjoy your Oregon adventure!
We have stayed here twice and absolutely love that there is a large yard with a privacy fence. In addition, the beach is only a block away which is great. There are so many fun things to do in the area and we thoroughly enjoyed a sandboarding experience behind the Fred Meyers in Florence. I would highly recommend staying here!
Ashley L.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
vicky h.
5 May 2024
Quiet and private.
Very easy short walk to beach. East drive to restaurants and shopping.
vicky h.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Denise E.
7 July 2023
Denise and Sammi, marylans
Peaceful private location close to the beach. Very comfortable.
Denise E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jay P.
10 July 2024
Great spot!
This place was great! A short walk right to the beach. Plenty of towels available as well as pillows. If I had one minor suggestion it would be to have instructions on how to use the tv and the recliner. lol. We would definitely stay here again!
Jay P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Hi Jay, thank you for sharing your positive feedback during your stay. We are pleased to know that you had a great stay with us. We appreciate our guests' suggestions about adding instructions on how the TV and the recliner work as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider in the future. Thank you for your stay, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Renae M.
20 July 2025
Great for a small family or a few old friends
I stayed with my daughter so two women alone for the weekend. The Fortress is just that!! We felt so safe and secure! We had a great relaxing time. The place is so private and secluded but yet surrounded by neighbors. It is close to everything in Florence. We had a great time walking down to the beach, the directions on the inside of the door were perfect, I just snapped a picture and away we went. It was very easy to find. Plenty of towels and bedding.
Renae M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
28 Nov 2023
The Prefect Getaway
This is the cutest house in a perfect location with great restaurants nearby and the beach right around the corner. Perfect spot for one or two couples. Fenced in yard and a firepit. Pictures online do not do it justice. Will definitely be back. Turns out I know the artist of the paintings inside too! Cool!
Shawn M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
25 July 2024
Great stay after a Rouge River trip
We floated the Rouge River 4 days prior to our stay at The Fortress. The lovely and dog friendly home and yard had everything we needed. Most important was a secure place to drop our boat and trailer. Plenty of secure and safe space for 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Walking distance to beach was epic. Quick drive to Old Town and all major restaurants. Fred Myers close and convienient. Touring Sea Lion caves, beaching it at Haceta and visiting Old Town Florence was our one day adventures. Ohhhh, get ice cream and taffy at BJ’s. Easy to find location and super cozy house. Awesome stay!!
Tom B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay after a rouge river trip
We floated the rouge river 4 days prior to our stay at the fortress. The lovely and dog friendly home and yard had everything we needed. Most important was a secure place to drop our boat and trailer. Plenty of secure and safe space for 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Walking distance to beach was epic. Quick drive to old town and all major restaurants. Fred myers close and convienient. Touring sea lion caves, beaching it at haceta and visiting old town florence was our one day adventures. Ohhhh, get ice cream and taffy at bj’s. Easy to find location and super cozy house. Awesome stay!!
Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Vicki F.
15 July 2023
So So
The house was clean, which was very nice. However, there was a very strong smell...cleaning or disinfecting products? We live two doors down and I was unable to even sit on the front porch. The fence was sturdy and there was a nice dog bowl for water. However, the grounds had a lot of debris...LOTS of cigarette butts (we picked up many to make sure the dog wouldn't eat them), and other bits of trash. The bad outweighed the good so we won't be using this location again.
Vicki F.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Hi, Vicki! Housekeeping has been asked to tend to the exterior of the home to ensure all trash is removed. Thank you for staying with us!