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Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to a serene river retreat with Columbia River views and private beach access. Enjoy the cozy treehouse feel of this single bedroom home, complete with a full kitchen, laundry, and high-speed fiber-optic Internet for working remotely.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse

The quintessential Pacific NW getaway! This river retreat is nestled in front of a scenic hillside, has panoramic Columbia River views, and across the walkable road to private beach access. Relax in a natural sanctuary on the mighty Columbia River. This cozy single bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, queen-sized sofa bed, complete kitchen, and laundry. Wildlife abounds in our pristine area and only the soft notes of nesting geese and loons can be heard at night.

This recently-remodeled home sits separately from the main house and is a safe-haven: ideal for individuals, couples, or a small family in search of a private coastal vacation.

Inspired by the grove of red woods in the backyard, the house has a cozy, treehouse feel and a new 400 square-foot deck with a cozy nook to take in the view even when it's raining.

The living room has a new pull-out bed and the bedroom has a comfortable, new queen-sized mattress.

The kitchen is stocked with all necessary cookware and accessories, basic seasonings, coffee/tea, and has full-sized appliances.

Work from the River! We offer high-speed, fiber-optic Internet access.

Your hosts split their time between Portland and Pillar Rock. We will let you know when and if we'll be on-property. Whether we’re there or not, you’ll find the guesthouse to be private, quiet, and relaxing.

We love dogs and allow them with notice and the following criteria:
- Please tell us about your dog before booking
- No large breeds - under 35 pounds please (the house is not large enough for bigger, more powerful dogs)
- Dogs not allowed on bed or couch, nor should they be left alone in the house

Guests will have access to the full home and yard, a shady redwood-treed backyard, and our secluded, lovely, wild beach. Your front-yard fire pit is stocked with fire starter, wood, and marshmallow roasting forks.

The nearest grocery store is 35 minutes away and our road is rural and curvy. Come prepared with all of your provisions so that you can truly relax, enjoy, and leave the world behind.

Travel times from:
Seattle - 3 hours
Portland - 2 hours
Longview - 1 hour
Astoria - 1 hour
Cathlamet - 45 min
Naselle - 45 min

Property manager

Holley or Lorenzo Shepard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Rosburg is home to this vacation home. Hanthorn Cannery Museum and Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Astoria Column and Liberty Theater. Astoria Aquatic Center and Columbia River Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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WA, Rosburg

Getting around

  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 76 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse located?

Situated in Rosburg, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Columbia River and within 32 mi (52 km) of Ocean Beach Hospital & Medical Clinics and Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and Elochoman Slough Marina are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

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

Best Place Ever!

We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Tranquil retreat on the banks of the Columbia River

We had a lovely and relaxing stay at this beautiful guesthouse. The hosts and accommodations were great. And the location and view of the Columbia River are spectacular. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful location, the view from the living room and porch is amazing, deer greeted us and kept us company, very secluded despite other vacation homes nearby. We were the only people on a June weekend at the beach. The home was clean and cozy and well appointed. Holly replied promptly whenever we contacted her. We will go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Perfect place to get away

Pillar Rock is a great place to relax and soak in nature. The guesthouse had everything you need to enjoy the stay. The private beach was amazing. Holley and Lorenzo are the best hosts. Definitely planning to visit again.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

River View

Wonderful and comfortable place, with a fantastic view over the Columbia river. It is very remote location, but we like that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Adventure Awaits

Lovely remote area - the drive there was just as fun too. Lovely place to get away from people gor a while! The house was generously and thoughtfully well stocked too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretyl R.

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

Peaceful boho beach stay

This was such a wonderful property. It was so comfy and had all amenities for to make it perfect for a day adventuring and night resting watching the stars and the boats pass on the river from the views on the deck. The upgrades and decor was very well done and made it an enjoyable stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

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

Beautiful secluded getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Each night we had a fire and had some deer friends come by which was so fun to watch. The host cut up extra firewood for us on our second night which was very kind as well. We brought our bikes and biked to Duffy’s, a recommended Irish pub. The road in had very little cars and made for a very fun and slightly challenging bike ride! Highly recommend for a relaxing and secluded stay outside of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V., Ashland

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

Perfect for ship spotting

My grandson was in heaven watching ships. This property is along the river and in the country. We were happy with the quiet evenings. Wish we had the time to spend another day or two. The kitty's took to my grandson and he truly enjoyed hanging with them. Thank you for sharing your little place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Perfect Respite!

We stayed at the Pillar Rock Retreat during the Strawberry Moon and it was the perfect place to get some stunning photos! Rest and relaxation were what we needed. Holley was gracious and super communicative. The guesthouse was very comfortable and perfect for us. Appreciated the dog towels and little touches like that. The deck is large with sunny and shaded areas with comfortable seating. We loved watching the different ships go by and looking on the cell phone app for all the interesting details regarding each ship. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

royal m.

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

Very nice

Beautiful property so peaceful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor A.

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

Serene Simplicity At Its Best!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pillar Rock Retreat Guesthouse! We didn’t want to leave. Holly and Lorenzo were kind, communicative, and provided every necessity and more. One of their cats who roams the property kept us company outside; very sweet! I personally really appreciated the vegan friendly hygiene and cleaning products provided. The views were spectacular! We took short walks along the wooded road and private beach, soaking up the fresh air and nature. In the evening the fire pit allowed us to enjoy s’mores and warmth. Couldn’t ask for much more. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Wonderful retreat!

This was such a lovely, relaxing getaway for us! The house was clean and cozy and had a gorgeous view of the river. We loved watching the boats go by, relaxing in the hammocks, walking down to the beach, and using the fire pit. Holley was communicative and welcoming! Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023