Stay in the Manzanita schoolhouse and other unique Oregon getaways - oregonlive.com

Posted: 31 Jul 2020 09:58 AM PDT

It is time to plan for a family getaway? Here's a unique place to stay on the Oregon coast: The completely remodeled 1927 Pine Grove Schoolhouse with forest and water views in Manzanita can be rented as a vacation stay for one large group of up to 20 guests.

The one-acre property, 12 blocks from the beach, is owned by a longtime Portland family that has lived in Manzanita and Oswald West State Park since the 1970s.

The landscaped grounds have a lake view and plenty of lawn to play croquet, badminton, bocce ball and softball or fly kites. Or sit in the gazebo or around the fire pit or barbecue under the stars on the three grills.

Inside, the upstairs and downstairs levels are entirely self-contained – each with a kitchen, living room, activity areas, bathrooms and bedrooms, entrances and washer and dryer – so family members can have separation and privacy.

The starting price is about $950 per night, with discounts for longer stays. For more information, contact the owners at 541-385-8744 or dorothy@bendbroadband.com

Are you looking for more one-of-a-kind Oregon getaways? This week's gallery looks at vacation stays near a lighthouse or actually on the water.

Before you go, check govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19 for the most current travel recommendations and best practices to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Also read 10 things to consider before going back outside during the coronavirus pandemic in Oregon.

Maybe your family would like to vacation near a lighthouse? You can gazed out to sea from a 200-foot-tall vantage point at the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse.

You can't get any closer to the rare navigational tower than Heceta Head Lighthouse keeper's cottage, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Queen Anne-style Heceta Lighthouse B&B has six rooms and can accommodating up to 15 guests each night. Unwind on the wraparound porch or in one of the parlors near a handcrafted fireplace, and watch the waves from afar or stroll the paths to the lighthouse and beach.

Throughout the year, nightly room rates vary. You can rent the entire house for about $2,500 a night, depending on travel days.

The Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, in a cove at the mouth of Cape Creek, has a short trail with self-guided interpretive panels leading to the historic tower. Check to see if Park employees are offering tours of the outdoor area and the tower's ground floor (541-547-3416, Heceta.h.lighthouse@oregon.gov).

Saul Zaik Treehouse in Portland: Architect Saul Zaik's easily identifiable, site-oriented work can be seen in resorts, condominiums in Salishan and other scenic places, as well as residences, like the 1956 Feldman House for the heir to the Mt. Hood Borax Co.

The Zaik/Miller firm, with partner Jim Miller, also designed commercial buildings and contributed to additions and restoration of iconic landmarks such as the Historic Timberline Lodge, in partnership with the late A.P. "Benny" DiBenedetto's firm, as well as the Crater Lake Lodge campus and Vista House at Crown Point.

Zaik's most unusual, eye-catching structure is in Portland's Southwest Hills: The 1970 Zidell House, an octagonal that sits on a 48-foot-tall ship's mast. The post came from the USS O'Hara, a Liberty Ship that served in both WWII and the Korean War.

The Saul Zaik Treehouse was commissioned by shipyard magnate Arnold Zidell. Today, the lower level guest suite is a vacation rental with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and mini decks to see expansive views of Marquam Nature Park and beyond.

Details:

• Accommodates two guests

• One bedroom

• 1.5 bathrooms

• Around $215 a night depending on travel dates

Dome home in Bend close to trails: A renovated and redecorated geodesic dome on a large, private lot is close to Phil's Trail for mountain bikers and hikers and is a five-minute walk to the Deschutes River Trail, a short bike ride to downtown and the Old Mill District's unique shops, brew pubs and restaurants, and a car ride from Century Drive to Mt. Bachelor.

Details:

• Accommodates four guests

• Two bedrooms

• One bathroom

• Starting at $151 a night depending on travel dates

Writer's getaway — The view of the main bedroom from the writer's cube window at Soapstone Woodland River Retreat in Clatsop County.Airbnb

Soapstone Woodland River Retreat in Clatsop County: A writer's cube rests on the top of the house inspired by nature's spirals and the Fibonacci Sequence.

The well-known writing retreat was designed by architect Willard K. Martin on 22 acres with contemplative trails through the woods.

The 20-foot vaulted ceiling has a skylight and two walls of windows frame Soapstone Creek and the forest.

A covered breezeway connects the space to the main structure, which has a dining area, living room with a wood stove, bathroom, sleeping loft and deck.

Details:

• Accommodates eight guests

• Two bedrooms

• Two bathrooms

• Around $405 a night on average, depending on travel dates plus monthly discounts

Tomahawk Island houseboat: Linger on the deck while docked at the marina on Portland's Hayden Island and watch wildlife and the Columbia River or use the two kayaks and set out on an adventure.

Details:

• Accommodates two guests

• A studio with a bathroom

• Around $92 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Converted garage — Zen Loft in Southeast Portland's Restaurant RowAirbnb

10 tempting, crazy Oregon getaways when you're ready to get out there: Oregon has an amazing collection of eclectic places to stay, from the coast to the Wallowa Mountains, tiny Tiller to populated Portland, a beach cottage to a cabin. And then there are some weird rentals in alluring locations.

The modern Zen Loft in Southeast Portland's Restaurant Row was created in a converted two-car garage by the small space specialists at Portland's Zenbox Design. Everything in the home is handmade, from the steel and reclaimed wood cabinets to the barstools and art on the walls. An accordion door system slides completely away to provide a 16 foot opening with no division between inside and outside.

The landmark Salishan Resort on 250 forested acres in Gleneden Beach, has upscale guest rooms with views plus activities. from golf to tennis, spa and indoor pool and even an aerial adventure course.Salishan Resort

Wild, romantic honeymoons: Start a marriage off right or rekindle your relationship: Couples who flock to Oregon find romanic places. Proposal Rock beckons people in love to the beach at Neskowin.

The state also has vineyards and other scenic spots to tie the knot, even during the coronavirus pandemic when most family members and friends will watch the ceremony live streamed from afar.

After a dreamy wedding, relax in a fairytale setting. Which destination is right for you two? You'll find it on the coast or in the mountains, desert or forest.

home with pool — The House on the River in southwest BendAirbnb

Oregon Airbnbs with a pool let you make a splash, stay cool: Summer weather has arrived and there's probably no better way to cool off fast than by jumping into water. In this getaway guide, we look at Oregon vacation homes with a splashy pool such as the House on the River in southwest Bend, which has 18-foot-tall cathedral ceilings covered in natural cedar and expansive windows that frame views of the river, trees and wildlife.

zen getaway — Sahhali Luxury Beach House of Neskowin, ORVacasa

Zen-like getaways: Oregon offers calm vacation destinations (and serene ideas for your home): Oregon has zen-like vacation homes in which to safely escape. Or, if you're looking for design ideas or serene colors that promote tranquility, you'll find inspiration just looking at photos of this week's getaway gallery of calming places.

Are you ready to relax and only hear the sounds of ocean waves, rustling leaves or birds?

Get away to an Oregon vacation home with a dock: Make a splash with the whole family: A dock is one of those wonderful, in-between spaces that links one surface, land, to another, water. There's really no need for a boat. You can enjoy the wooden platform just because it lets you look out and it sways a bit, as if you're dancing without any effort.

In this getaway guide, we look at docks connected to an Oregon vacation home large enough to invite the whole family, when you're ready to travel again.

floating home — Floating Vacation Home Featured on Travel Channel: The two-story house along the Willamette River in Oregon City has 3,000 square feet of floating cedar decking for fishing or launching a kayak.Airbnb

Oregon getaways for the whole family: Are you ready to plan for fun on the water? When your family or friends feel it's time to break away from home, Oregon's wide open spaces and waterways will beckon. How about boarding a houseboat or yacht?

The GetMyBoat app lets you search for boat rentals, fishing charters or other water experiences in a desired location by price, type of experience and number of guests.

10 cozy, cool, crazy cabin vacation getaways: Escape to Oregon mountains and lakes or the California desert: The need to be in nature may be strong, but there are so many ways to relax amid towering trees in the mountains or next to a lake.

In this vacation getaway roundup, we look at cabins of all kinds, from a classic A-frame in a forest to a modern dwelling in the desert.

Rustic or luxury? Cozy or expansive? It's up to you to decide: Are you dreaming of a romantic escape or group reunion?

A solar-powered cabin on 20 acres of private woodlands 10 miles from Milo McIver State Park near Estacada and 16 miles away from the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington.Sweat Relief/Hipcamp

Escape to one of Oregon's wacky, funky, adorable getaways for rent like this quaint, solar-powered cabin near Vancouver: Getaways mean more than staying in a different shelter. Vacations are supposed to be physical and mental escapes from real life.

If you truly want an experience that's unlike the place you lay your head, check out Oregon's wacky, funky, adorable lodging, from a Swiss Family Robinson luxury tree resort to an off-the-grid yurt.

How about sleeping in a teepee on a yak ranch in Bend?

In this home stay gallery, we check out 10 oddball abodes that you can check into.

Hipcamp spa — Are you ready to escape to a scenic spot near mineral hot springs?Hipcamp

Are you ready to escape to a scenic spot near mineral hot springs? Oregon has an abundance of natural hot springs, some easily accessible, others completely remote, reports Oregonian/OregonLive's travel writer Jamie Hale, who compiled a list of day-use springs.

Relax in a pool bubbling with geothermal energy, but play it safe by staying hydrated, cooling down and avoiding alcohol and drugs.

In this getaway gallery, we look at places to soak in nature here and beyond state boundaries. The vacation stays may be a long scenic drive away from a hidden hot springs, but that's part of the adventure.

2019 Lightweight Aero teardrop trailer sleeps two ($65 a night, based in Sherwood) through OutdoorsyOutdoorsy

Rent oddball RVs, sleek Airstreams, colorful camper vans, teardrop trailers a la Airbnb: A long holiday weekend may inspire a road trip. You can ride your own wheels or rent a roomy RV, sleek Airstream or colorful camper van, through a company or private owner, a la Airbnb,

In this getaway gallery, we look at personalized mobile homes that are kitschy, cute or cool.

See 10 cool treehouses: These elevated vacation getaways are for rent: Do we really ever grow out of wanting a treehouse? A vacation rental might answer that question.

In this getaway roundup, we look at 10 vacation rentals, near and far, designed to elevate your point of view.

These modern dwellings in mostly remote forests are perfect perches for birdwatchers and nature lovers, but they're not always easy to reach. They're rustic and may offer waterfront views but not indoor running water.

10 accessible Airbnb rentals in Portland, Palm Springs and London: Srin Madipalli is a devoted world traveler who uses a wheelchair. To make it easier to find accessible lodging when booking online, he co-created Accomable, an online resource that was acquired by Airbnb in 2017.

Since then, Madipalli, who heads Airbnb's accessibility team, has refined the homestay rental company's search filters to help people with disabilities and their families find places that can be easily enjoyed without steps or stairs, and other accommodations.

"No two people with a disability are the same, so we offer 27 accessibility filters for a spectrum of needs, and we're working on more," says Madipalli.

Portland high-rise apartments can be rented by the day: The owners of some high-end Portland apartment buildings allow units that are not yet leased to be rented through short-term vacation stay sites like Stay Alfred and Portland-based Vacasa.

While the neighbors have settled in for the long haul, with year-long contracts and a key to a mailbox, short-timers are using lockboxes or concierge desks to check in for day or two.

The fee for a furnished apartment, which can be $80 to more than $1,000 a night, includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and housekeeping services.

Online travel agencies comply with permits, pay lodging taxes and in some buildings, contact customers disturbing the peace.

Bend ranks 4th in U.S. as a vacation rental hot spot. Here are 10 getaways, from funky to fancy: Bend residents may feel as if at least one person in their neighbor is renting out a room or a whole house to tourists. And they may be right.

A study released Wednesday found that Bend has 1,658 Airbnb listings per 50,000 people, which vaults the city on the Deschutes River to the fourth most saturated vacation rental market among more than 750 U.S. cities, according to IPX1031, an investment property exchange service.

Airbnb picks the West Coast's top destination, and it's Eugene: These are the most wish-listed rentals Of Airbnb's more than 7 million homestays scattered across the world, which West Coast city rose to the top as a destination more people want to visit in 2020?

Eugene.

The reasons? Travelers like to be around nature and big events, says the lodging company. Green-thinking Eugene has both hiking trails and the University of Oregon's constant activities.

10 ideal Airbnb rentals for sweet Cannon Beach getaways: For people who dream of having a beach house, an Oregon Coast vacation rental is a sweet substitute.

In addition to hotels and B&B, Cannon Beach visitors can check into a cottage or condo, wrapped in classic cedar shingles and equipped with a kitchenette and patio, that's operated by hospitality professionals as well as homeowners with space to spare.

Airbnb's research found visitors book their Cannon Beach getaway at least two months before their trip. Nightly rentals are restricted and people devoted to special events like the crowd-pleasing Sandcastle Contest and hilarious corgi run race to reserve a place.

Ashland home stay — Blue Moon House & Cottage ~ Just 5 Blocks from OSF

10 top Ashland Airbnb home stays for couples, families, girl groups: Online travel agent Daniel Perry manages 100 vacation rentals in Ashland, from a single room to an entire house, where a chef can be hired to make meals. We asked the owner of BookStayHop to suggest a home stay for various Ashland visitors, from singles and couples to large groups.

Many of the vacation rentals are in Ashland's downtown area, which allows out-of-towners to leave a car behind and live like a local, says Perry.

The Inn at Arch CapeThe Inn at Arch Cape

Getaway ideas to close-by, less-crowded places: The Portland-based travel experts at Vacasa vacation home rentals checked where spring breakers escaped to in 2018 and 2019, and found alternative smaller towns and cities nearby. These getaways can be a deal.

10 vacation rentals with closeup views of Oregon's fabulous fall colors: If you live in Oregon, you can look out almost any window and see greenery. Starting now through mid-October, you'll also see bronze, crimson and golden autumn leaves.

10 luxury home rentals let you dream big on vacation: Vacations are supposed to be a fantasy come true. Yet, most of us stick somewhat to a budget. But ... we can dream.

Here are 10 luxury home rentals that cost more for one day than most people's monthly housing expenses. Still, there's something appealing about looking at perfect scenery from a secluded perch surrounded by nature and deluxe perks (yes, a butler).

In time for holiday giving – or making plans for a wedding or family reunion – we spotlight off-the-charts, Neiman Marcus fantasy gift level of getaways to rent, in Oregon and once-in-a-lifetime, fabulous destinations.

The Eagles Nest is a tepee with two queen beds and a private soaking tub, available at Crystal Crane Hot Springs near Burns in southeast Oregon.Crystal Crane Hot Springs

Dozens of Oregon getaways let you soak in natural hot springs: Ease into the new year by soaking the day away at Crane Hot Springs, a getaway off Oregon Route 78 east of Burns that the Oregonian/OregonLive travel writer Jamie Hale calls "an oasis."

If you're too relaxed to leave a cedar tub bubbling with mineral water from natural hot springs ($15 an hour) or the soothing, 101-degree pool ($10 for four hours), stay overnight inside a rustic room or tepee, or set up a tent or park your RV at one of the campsites.

Perhaps you'd like to explore beyond the remote resort? The slow winter season in southeast Oregon's high desert will allow time to learn about the area's fascinating prehistoric history and other places to soak.

Where to stay for Willamette Valley's Wine Country Thanksgiving: From a tiny house to vineyard villa: Thanksgiving weekend in Oregon's wine-growing regions is an action-packed chance for patrons of pinot noir and other varietals to barrel taste this year's vintage as flavors mature and to enjoy food pairings with bottles that have been released (and perhaps are on sale).

Vacation getaways: Yachts, yurts and other unusual Oregon home rentals: To celebrate a seriously special occasion, you can charter the Disco Volante, a 45-foot yacht with three levels of luxury. We're talking swim platforms and sun pads, and a ban on red wine and orange Cheetos to protect the pricey teak and tan finishes.

10 glamorous historic mansions and homes for rent: Are you curious about what luxury looked like a century ago and how it feels today? In this week's home stay getaway gallery, we peek into 10 historic mansions and homes that you can rent for a day or longer.

Las Vegas lodging: Here are places to stay close to the arena, so you can walk, take a hotel tram, Las Vegas Monorail or a ride share to the games. See more places to stay, some on the Las Vegas Strip, others in quieter locales including the Nobu Hotel penthouse suite.

Vintage Airstream camping in Florence — the Exploding Whale Beach Camp has vintage Airstream rentals in FlorenceAirbnb

10 Oregon coast getaways to enjoy a Victorian-style Christmas at the Heceta Head Lighthouse: Lighthouses are a beacon to captains and people curious about these rare, old navigational towers.

10 Oregon coast getaways to see Shore Acres' stunning holiday light display: If you're looking for a place that's all aglow for the holidays, Shore Acres State Park's display of 325,000 decorative lights on the southern Oregon coast will blow you away.

10 vacation getaways to join Mount Hood's New Year's Eve parties: Are you searching for a memorable way to watch the dawn of a new decade? How about ringing in 2020 from Oregon's tallest mountain?

10 snowy getaways near Crater Lake get you close to free ranger tours: Are you ready to be whisked off on snowshoes to explore corners of Crater Lake? Rangers offer free tours and equipment, but you'll need to get there first since the Crater Lake Lodge and all park campgrounds are closed until late May.

— Janet Eastman | 503-294-4072

jeastman@oregonian.com | @janeteastman

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