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Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly

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A wooden staircase leading to a covered porch with a blue door, outdoor seating, and a sign reading 'River Otter.'
A spacious living area with a balcony overlooking a river, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A wooden dock leading to a calm body of water with a bridge in the background and houses along the shore.
A riverside view with a wooden dock, a large tree, and a building with a sloped roof.
A wooden bench near a lake, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nehalem River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Nehalem, OR
  • Place, Nehalem River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nehalem Bay State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Number of living rooms

About this property

Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly

Summary:

River Otter



The Space:

Everything you need for a coastal riverfront getaway in a charming little cabin. Find yourself taking in wonderful views of the river and sunrises at this fantastic updated light, bright concept Nehalem home with large picture windows. The quaint towns of Nehalem, Manzanita, and Wheeler are only a short drive away with lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore.



The River Otter is the perfect place to watch tidal changes, seals, otters, and birds including Purple Martins that travel from South America each summer to nest. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the views from the dock, deck, or backyard, or relax indoors on cold days in the comfy furniture in front of the LED fireplace.



Launch your kayak or paddle board from the private dock and explore the scenic Nehalem River. You can also bring your boat to go crabbing or fish for legendary Salmon and Steelhead that run up the river. Be sure to bring your hiking and beach gear as the dramatic Oregon Coast is just a short drive away.



Inside, this gem boasts all the comforts of home including a well-stocked kitchen with newer appliances an open living area with high-speed Wi-Fi, and a smart 4K flat-screen TV for watching your favorite movies or just snuggling up with a good book.



Don't miss out on this truly special getaway and book your stay today!



Things to Know

Netflix streaming (guests need own account)

Dog-friendly



Other Things to Note:

Pets are welcome at this property for an additional pet fee of $150 per stay. Please add your pet during the booking process or contact us prior to arrival so the fee can be applied.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5178683vb
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

Nehalem

Located in Nehalem, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach. Hoffman Center for the Arts and Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Nehalem, OR

What's nearby

  • Nehalem River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nehalem Bay State Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Nehalem Beach - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cannon Beach - 22 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Ecola State Park - 27 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Cannon Beach Station - 23 min drive
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neahkahnie Smoke House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manzanita News & Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wanda's Cafe + Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roost Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Winery at Manzanita - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly on 17 Oct 2026 start from AU$766, 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 Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Nehalem River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Nehalem H Street Dock and Nehalem City Park. Nehalem Bay Winery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again! Beautiful view! Very clean, easy check in and communication. Only complaints it is right next to a bridge so there's some traffic noise and not quite as secluded as thought it would be, and no check in till 4:00pm and check out by 10:00 a.m. is limited compared to other properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you, Pamela, for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful view and found the home clean and easy to access. It’s wonderful to know that our communication met your needs. We understand that the traffic noise from the nearby bridge and the check-in and check-out times were not quite what you expected. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the experience for future guests. While we strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment, we recognize that every detail matters. We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we’re here to ensure your next stay is even better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing. We stay in Nahalem all the time. When this property popped up we snagged it last minute. Right on the river. Even though its right next to a bridge it has an incredible private feeling. No noise issues as low traffic area. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, Jason! It sounds like you really appreciated the peaceful vibe by the river, and we're glad the location provided that private feeling despite being near the bridge. It's wonderful to know that you found it to be a quiet retreat. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It’s really cozy house located on a quiet spot waterfront, with a great view. The outdoor space is also very cool with a fire pit and a grill. About the cleaning, we found some dusty spots and spiders webs inside the house. We’d definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Waterfront Oasis on the Nehalem River with Free WiFi & Dock - Dog Friendly on 14 July 2026
Thank you, Lucas, for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the beautiful waterfront view. It sounds like you made the most of the outdoor space, and we love that you took advantage of the fire pit and grill. We appreciate your feedback regarding the cleaning, and we want you to know that we take this seriously. That shouldn't have happened, and we’re committed to ensuring our homes are maintained to the highest standards. Your comfort is our priority, and we’ll address this with our team to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Your next stay can be even better, and we look forward to providing you with a truly exceptional experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay with a boat!!! One of our favorite places to stay in the north coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Home was very clean. Lock was a little to be desired. Everything was a drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We felt like we were in an all glass house !! Beautiful view of the river. Gorgeous sunrises too.

Gorgeous sunrises too.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay

House was accommodating and a great location with a personal dock. Would stay here again, close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverfront cottage

This is the sweetest little cottage. It was perfect for our getaway. It is located in a great spot to explore the Cannon Beach, Tillamook and Rockaway beach areas. It was clean and exactly as pictured. We very much enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The bathroom was small for 4 adults.

The location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February Getaway

Was a great experience! Loved the area and the place was very neat and clean with well maintained amenities and utensils for cooking. Peaceful location and would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nehalem riverfront

Very nice, comfortable, beautiful views!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salmon getaway

Great place to stay with a boat. Dock and house are well cared for. Great place to stay and have boat ready to go for fishing and crabbing. House is well furnished and
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful! A paddlers paradise!

Beautiful view, easy access to the water on private dock. Looks brand new inside with everything we needed. Fantastic owners too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Clean small rental with comfortable beds and furniture. Good location for great beaches and towns. Sweet quiet river in front but unfortunately the road behind the house and bridge next to it are quite loud. Also the lockbox needs work as it takes multiple attempts to make it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River Otter Bliss

The house it self is small but very clean and comfortable. The views are spectacular and the location is close to everything you possibly could want to do. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River otter September 22

Nice little house right on the Nehalem River. Comfortable furnishings, and a dock to fish from. Perfect to just have a few days to get away from the city.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice place but could be much better

The space is nice and the location was great for getting to the beach. The river is endless entertainment so you can just sit on the desk of the couch and just watch the birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

This is the perfect place for a little get away for a small group. Super easy to get to from the boat launch and plenty of space for your trailer, etc. at the house. Kudos to the interior designer!! Definitely a warm and homey space. We’ll be back for sure.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Otter pop

Convenient location on a quiet river with wildlife in all directions. Salmon jumping and birds floating by this cozy retreat. Large picture window and all the amenities you will require for your stay. Great communication from Vacasa to get you in with a code and make your stay favorable. A bit difficult with parking and access into the property but manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, Scott! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location and the beautiful wildlife surrounding the property. It's great to know that our communication made your stay favorable. We appreciate your feedback regarding parking and access, and we'll look into ways to improve this for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another cozy retreat soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An awesome surprise!

The River Otter home more than met our expectations! A very well organized place for a relaxing retreat!! This place was well stocked with everything you could possibly need for a nice stay right on the Nehalem River yet close to the beach. We cannot wait for a stay during the summer during salmon season. Thanks for providing and awesome place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We didn’t want to leave!

Nicely remodeled small house. Lots of added little touches like solar lights around the property. The decor is perfect and the kitchen is stocked with everything we needed. We tied our boat up to the nice dock and fished every day then got to relax in this beautiful house and watch the river. There are river otters who play in the evening around the dock. I would buy this house if they were selling!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Pretty but inconvenient amenities, poorly designed. Dangerous waterfront without fencing. Not safe for dogs or children.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Hi Beverly. Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the property visually appealing, but are sorry to hear that the layout and safety features did not meet expectations. Your concerns about the waterfront and overall design have been noted and will be shared with the team to explore potential improvements, with a focus on ensuring safety for families and pets. We would appreciate your understanding and look forward to having you again with a smoother experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome little cabin on the river.

It's a really sweet little spot. Sunrises were stunning, and we watched both otters and seals swim by mere feet away from the floating dock. Super close to art and pottery of Nehalem, and to all the things Manzanita has to offer, but the cabin itself feels so nicely outside of the traffic flow and tourist bustle of Oregon Coast Hwy 101 towns. The cabin itself is very well appointed for a space so compact. Our dogs loved it as well; much cuddling was done. Do note that this house is about comfort and views and not about space; the beds are comfy, but the bedrooms are definitely made for sleeping and not for spreading out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

code for lock box incorrect

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Dean. We apologize for the miscommunication you experienced during checked-in. We hope that after customer service provided you with another code the remainder of your trip unfolded with ease. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!

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