Newly Built, Dog-Friendly, Colorful Creekside Home - One Mile to the Ocean
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
This newly built duplex home sits along Riley Creek near Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast, offering a colorful, contemporary retreat about one mile from the Pacific Ocean. Designed by an architect to maximize privacy and connection to the surrounding nature, the property is a quiet, creekside escape where deer, elk, wild turkeys, and owls regularly pass through the grounds.
Rooms & Interior
The home features a polished kitchen with a large island and brand-new stainless steel appliances, plus a comfortable shared dining and living area. A stand-alone soaking tub with a handheld showerhead serves the bathroom, which was updated in 2021, and Roku TV is available in place of traditional cable service.
Outdoor Space & Amenities
Guests can unwind on a spacious deck overlooking Riley Creek, relax on a front porch swing, or grill outdoors on the patio. Additional conveniences include free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, a washer, an ironing board, and beach access, all within a smoke-free, pet-friendly setting.
Dining & Location
Restaurants and grocery stores are about one mile away in the heart of Gold Beach, including Barnacle Bistro, Double D's Cafe, Port Hole Cafe, Spinner's steak house, and Casita Loka Mexican Food, all within roughly a mile of the property. The Oregon Coast Trail, the Boardman Corridor hiking area, and the Pacific beaches are close by, with Jerry's Rogue Jets and the Prehistoric Gardens in Port Orford (16 miles north) offering additional day-trip options.
Best for
This home is best suited to couples, families, and dog owners seeking a quiet, nature-immersed coastal escape rather than a bustling resort experience. The full kitchen, washer, and multiple bedroom-style comfort features suit longer stays, while the near-mile proximity to the ocean, hiking trails, and Gold Beach dining makes it ideal for travelers who want to combine outdoor recreation with easy access to local restaurants.
Travel tips
The beach, grocery stores, and Gold Beach restaurants are all about a mile away, making a short drive or walk part of the daily routine. Travelers flying in should note the nearest airports, Del Norte County Regional and Grants Pass, are both over 70km away, so renting a car is recommended. Pack a bathing suit or gear for creekside relaxation, and consider bringing blackout curtains or an eye mask, as guests have noted nearby porch lighting can affect the bedroom at night.
What guests say
Guests consistently praised the scenic, wildlife-filled setting, the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the convenient one-mile distance to beaches, hiking, and local restaurants like Barnacle Bistro. Several reviewers highlighted a smooth check-in process and a quiet neighborhood as pluses, along with the property's welcoming stance toward well-behaved dogs. Recurring critiques centered on the bathroom setup, specifically the stand-alone tub lacking secure handholds and reliance on a handheld showerhead rather than a standard shower, which one guest flagged as a mobility concern. A couple of reviewers also mentioned minor issues such as a lack of blackout curtains, bright neighboring porch lighting, and a bathroom sink drainage problem.
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