Now how about a great place to recommend around Florence Oregon?
Apr 6th, 2007, 02:09 PM
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Now how about a great place to recommend around Florence Oregon?
I'm still working on recommendations for the people I mentioned in my post on Ilwaco/Seaview/Long Beach. As these friends drive down the Oregon coast, I'm thinking of their second night being around Florence.
It wouldn't be too long to drive, and will allow for short stops on the way.
I've got two people in their 50's, very active, and two women in their 70, good shape, but bad knees.
Is the Driftwood Resort decent? Looks right on the coast. They aren't really Motel 6 kinds of folks, beautiful scenery and lodges is what they have been asking me about.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
It wouldn't be too long to drive, and will allow for short stops on the way.
I've got two people in their 50's, very active, and two women in their 70, good shape, but bad knees.
Is the Driftwood Resort decent? Looks right on the coast. They aren't really Motel 6 kinds of folks, beautiful scenery and lodges is what they have been asking me about.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Apr 6th, 2007, 02:20 PM
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Easy... Overleaf Lodge in Yachats, a bit north of Florence. Beautiful place with crashing surf literally right outside the window. http://www.overleaflodge.com/
Another thought would be the B&B in the old lighthouse keepers house at Haceta Head. It's supposedly haunted. http://www.hecetalighthouse.com/
Another thought would be the B&B in the old lighthouse keepers house at Haceta Head. It's supposedly haunted. http://www.hecetalighthouse.com/
Apr 6th, 2007, 03:10 PM
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Its been awhile since I stayed at the Driftwood Shores - but it was OK when I stayed there. They do have a dining room with a great view although it seems I remember the service not being too good. There is a bar upstairs also with great view. Great beach for walking and close to Florence where there are some decent restaurants.
Agree with Beachbum that Overleaf would likely be nicer
and there is a nice paved path for walking. Easy walk down to the Adobe Motel which is also not a bad place to stay - and the Adobe has a restaurant also.
Agree with Beachbum that Overleaf would likely be nicer
and there is a nice paved path for walking. Easy walk down to the Adobe Motel which is also not a bad place to stay - and the Adobe has a restaurant also.
Apr 6th, 2007, 03:49 PM
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Beachbum you are the best! I'll have to tell them you are really the one planning this for them
Thanks for the extra info sunbum.
Kal, I don't understand the clocks I'm afraid...am I a dim bulb?
Thanks for the extra info sunbum.Kal, I don't understand the clocks I'm afraid...am I a dim bulb?
Apr 6th, 2007, 05:55 PM
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Ah! Okay. I'm relieved.
I think I'm finished planning my pal's trip for the night. Now I want to go too! But, I will be on the Black River in SE Missouri at the time so all is not lost.
I think I'm finished planning my pal's trip for the night. Now I want to go too! But, I will be on the Black River in SE Missouri at the time so all is not lost.
Apr 9th, 2007, 04:12 PM
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Last June I took my niece on a road trip and we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge Resort down there. They sent us a gift certificate for a night that we have to use by this June so my husband and I are headed down for a long weekend (mind you, this is the weekend after I get back from vacation, I have a great boss!)
My husband is an avid birdwatcher so we are going in early May for some of the spring migration. We'll probably also visit Elephant Rocks, and see if the Shut Ins have recovered more from the Taum Sauk Resevoir break. I mainly intend to kick back and read trashy novels amidst nature
I love that area, we've made a few road trips. It is indeed a bit of a trek though!
My husband is an avid birdwatcher so we are going in early May for some of the spring migration. We'll probably also visit Elephant Rocks, and see if the Shut Ins have recovered more from the Taum Sauk Resevoir break. I mainly intend to kick back and read trashy novels amidst nature
I love that area, we've made a few road trips. It is indeed a bit of a trek though!
Apr 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM
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Ah- what fond memories!
I think I remember posting about that area last year when you were going with your niece.
Very beautiful and still not very commercialized part of the country.
Hope the Shut Ins will be back - they had a big flood through there last year.
Love Elephant Rocks
I think I remember posting about that area last year when you were going with your niece.
Very beautiful and still not very commercialized part of the country.
Hope the Shut Ins will be back - they had a big flood through there last year.
Love Elephant Rocks
