Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Elk River Retreat on the river! Great for fishing or relaxing! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Humbug Mountain State Park and Agate Beach. Hawthorne Gallery and Port Orford Heads State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

8/10 Good

Phyllis D.

Dec 24, 2024

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

Visiting family

The property is 1.5 miles from our grandkids. This makes it close to perfect for us!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denise O.

Dec 1, 2024

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

Any closer to the hatchery and you would be a fish!

This vacation rental has an awesome view of the Elk. Very close to the hatchery. Comfortable, clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Aug 6, 2024

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What a Place!

Such a beautiful place to unwind and enjoy the tranquility in life. Fantastic place for my children to play and explore.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royle J.

Jul 19, 2024

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

Quiet and relaxing home on the river

I come to the Port Orford area regularly for work. This summer I brought some of my family and enjoyed our stay. The host was an excellent communicator and the home felt...homey. We enjoyed the location in nature and so close to outdoor recreation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

Dec 12, 2023

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ON THE RIVER

The location of the property is awesome. It's on the river and right down the street from the hatchery which is a popular drop in spot for fishing on the Elk River. Kitchen was fully stocked with any cooking tools and utensils you need. Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy b.

Jul 27, 2024

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

Great Stay

We had a family get together and used the house as our home base. It was so nice that we could stay there and have local family come over for a couple of BBQs. The river was right at the back and we all loved it. Plus the fish hatchery next door was an interesting add to our adventure. You could not get a better spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Aug 17, 2023

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Mom’s Memorial Trip

Mom grew up in Port Orford so our huge family gathered at Battle Rock to memorialize her. The Elk river in the backyard was delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Aug 21, 2023

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

Elk River Heaven

Lovely place on the river to visit, swim, fish, and enjoy watching the otters play. We visited the fish hatchery just up the road and enjoyed nature. Nice place to unwind.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

Jul 27, 2021

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

River Retreat

Absolutely fantastic!!! So far, best stay through VRBO. Going again in Sept. for anniversary of 37 years.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Sep 21, 2023

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

Beautiful location

We were a group of 11 plus 3 dogs and it met our needs well. Plenty of blankets and towels. The river was beautiful and very relaxing. Beach is less that a 15 min drive away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Terrebonne, USA

Sep 19, 2023

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

Great place!

We had a great time at this property. The house was clean and very well stocked with everything you could need. The owner, Rita and her husband were delightful and very helpful. Unfortunately, we were evacuated a day early due to the Anvil Fire. We hope the house makes it because we love to return at another time.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna V.

Jun 28, 2023

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Great place to stay

We stayed here with 7 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of room and seating for all. Well stocked house. We had some one with car trouble and the host was very helpful. She was able to contact the caretaker and he helped us. Had a great time in the river and there were plenty of beds.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., san jose, ca

Aug 8, 2013

Love Oregon

This property was so amazing. The house was perfect for two families to share and the inside was just as beautiful as the outdoor scenery. The deck was so lovely to relax on and enjoy the Elk River below. We had an amazing time and the personal touch given by the owners was beyond expectation. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful retreat.

8/10 Good

Kari J.

Aug 5, 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Elk River Retreat

House was nice, could have been a little cleaner. View was beautiful! The river was delightful. Granddaughter played hours in the river with the salamanders. Very quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Aug 9, 2024

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Vacation Rental on the River

Amazing! My family and I absolutely loved it. Plenty of space for everyone, plenty of things to keep the kiddos busy, BBQ on the deck. We are from Washington State all the way up north for a family wedding and was able to get together with all our family for an evening BBQ before we headed out. Views, quiet, really relaxing. Deck is a little unstable in a few spots, and the BBQ wasn’t working but my husband was able to get it fixed. Highly recommend! We plan to do another stay at the same location next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela V., Coos bay, OR

May 4, 2013

Wonderful stay, spacious and comfortable home

We really enjoyed our stay. Many things were provided (the best waffle maker ever). A nice stroll down to the fish hatchery. Easter weekend so we had a fun Easter egg hunt for the kids. And the guys got to fish and put in their pontoon boats right by the cabin and float down. Will defineatly stay again and recommend to friends.

4/10 Poor

John

Jul 13, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

I struggled on weather or not I would write this review but it was the property owners lack of accountability that made me write it. There were large holes all around the exterior walls of the home. It’s the woods so critters do enter the home from these holes. There was black mold in the master bathroom. The master toilet rocks when you sit on it. The jacuzzi tub does fill with water but the jets do not work. The owner laughed that off as a minor issue. The master shower and jacuzzi tub were dirty: master toilet had feces and pubic hair on the sear. Don’t let anyone lean on the deck unless you want to fall over as the railing is full of dry rot and rocks back and forth about 8 inches. There is also several broken plastic chairs and a patio table with a broken rusty leg and loose glass on it. The upstairs toilet also broke because the chain had rusted in the kids room there was a large broken mirror with a huge piece of broken glass sitting beside the mirror. The fridge shelve was broken and held together with a small piece of tape and the freezer had mold in it. The blender that was advertised didn’t work along with a few other appliances. And the list goes on and on. The main issue was the lady didn’t even offer an apology for any of this.

Huge rat hole in the entrance of the home/

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erika H.

Sep 25, 2024

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

Pollard-House

My now husband and I stayed at this property leading up to our wedding which we celebrated locally in Langlois. This was a great location where we were able to relax and spend time with friends and family, and be able to include our dog Rocco. There was plenty of space, ample parking, and a comfort in which the property provided. We did notice that the house was not fully cleaned upon our arrival, the entry floor was not fully swept, there was a bag of trash in the master bathroom vanity, and the kitchen counter tops were very dusty. The master bedroom sliding door lock to the deck was broken and the dining room screen to the deck had holes near the handle. Overall though we enjoyed our stay and the property fulfilled our needs!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chloe J.

Feb 17, 2021

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

Quiet location with well stocked kitchen

Don’t expect the Taj Mahal. It is rough around the edges. The owner is very responsive. The stay was pleasant and the kitchen had everything I needed to cook. Lovely river. Good wifi. TVs are from previous century so no smart features or chromecasting. You’ll be watching from your laptop, pad or a very dated collection of DVDs and VHS tapes.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina M.

Jun 2, 2020

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

Much needed getaway

My husband and I fully enjoyed this property nestled on the Elk River. We were blessed to have found this gem at the last minute on a Holiday weekend and that allowed our fur babies too. The house was clean and spacious, well stocked with needed essentials.. We spent most of our time out on the huge deck taking in the beautiful nature scenery, relaxing and listening to the river flow by. My dogs had the best time, they loved being able to roam and explore along the river bank. This is just what we needed, a little weekend getaway to disconnect ,reflect and renew. Thank you Rita, you are a great host and appreciate your fast response when booking and your great accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Aug 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is paradise. Elk River is clear and beautiful. The house side of the river has has a sandy eddy for children to safely play in while the other side is deep for swimmers. We loved the quiet along with no light pollution. We saw a meteor shower. The kids were fascinated by the fish hatchery just a short walk away. It was fun watching occasional cars pass over the river on a swinging bridge. The 2 engineers in our group had quite a conversation over its construction. We ate all meals on the large deck. The home is roomy, clean and well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

Jul 8, 2022

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

ALL linens needs washed between visitors, great place other then that.

Had a great time and enjoyed our stay. A couple minor complaints were lots of excess dog hair on the futon that needed cleaned up, DVD's played in black-and-white for some reason And there were no curtains across the sliding door or dining room window which is very unsettling at night. We do have 1 major complaint , when checking out we noticed that only sheets and towels needed to be stripped to be washed between visitors, not blankets throws or pillow cases, when I reached out to the property owner shesimply avoided the question. With covid 19 circulating and everybody wanting to get out and about I think it is highly important that those blankets , throws, and pillow cases are all washed between visitors, had I known this was the case I would have brought my own bedding. Possibly more reviews on this specific issue might help them realize how important it is to have ALL linens washed between visitors. Overall had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Apr 9, 2023

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

Secluded Retreat

What a great place! We met family from washington (we're from california) and this was a great mid-way point for us. The house, as my wife put it, has the feel of a family cabin. We had 7 kids and 4 adults together, and everyone was very comfortable. There are games, puzzles and movies for those rainy days and late nights when you are in house. The river behind has a small area for kids to play safely unless it is post storm, and the only argument was whether they were finding newts or salamanders. I think they were geckos... Whatever. The river is so beautiful and the shallow shelf can easily be navigated by kids safely with supervision. Its a great place for large groups. Its far enough away to feel secluded, but only 15 min from agate beach, the lighthouse, and other points of interest. Its a 5 min walk to the fish hatchery, and they let the kids feed the fish. There are so many trails and streams to explore, this is a cant miss location. We are already planning a future visit to the area and would stay here again. The Host was great. Checked in once to make sure we had everything we needed. And this place has everything you need for a great stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki M.

Aug 22, 2024

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Great place to spend time with family!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Plenty of room to spread out while still being together. Loved the space on the deck. Enjoyed the additional seating through out the home so that people could gather easily! Saw a few deer, went upriver to a great swimming hole, spent time at the ocean and went on the jet boats in Gold Beach! Highly recommend this home to bring family together in a peaceful relaxing setting!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa C.

Jun 24, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our yearly camping trip to a new place

We took a chance and went somewhere new for our yearly camping trip. When we got there, opened the door and the smell of mold hits you right in the face. I was not thrilled after that. Cleaning needs to be worked on. There were spiders everywhere. Spiderwebs in every coroner you could think of. The jacuzzi tub works if you’re lucky. The bbq was a joke. It has 1 burner that works, one that kinda works(better off not using it), one that doesn’t work at all, and one missing completely. The kids ran a bath, the water came out brown. For the amount we paid to stay there, I expected things to be better. I can’t say we would be staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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