Salishan Resort, Oregon - have you been there?
 

It is featured on skyauction.com. Wondering if anyone has stayed there and if so, do you recommend it? Thanks.

Numerous times, but not in the last couple years:) It has had a facelift recently, but I still don't care for the location. It is not right on the ocean. All the rooms are across the highway, but the shopping center area is on the ocean side. Depending on what you are looking for it might fit the bill, but if you let us know what you want we might be able to suggest something better.

This used to be THE place to stay on the coast, but I believe now it is most attractive for its golf course. If you want a room on the ocean, it isn't for you.

<i>"...but if you let us know what you want we might be able to suggest something better."</i>

Aww, c'mon mms!! Only if orangetravelcat is looking for a spa could we not come up with something better. Even then, maybe. ;-)

Ok, sounds like this might not be the place for us. Coming from the desert, we would want to be right on the ocean. What about the Overleaf in Yachats? Thinking of 3rd week in September to celebrate my birthday. Want to be able to see waves crashing, sit in front of a fire, have some great clam chowder...

For "waves crashing" I can't think of a better situated place than Overleaf Lodge (you might worry that they'll be crashing into your room). And the couple rooms we've stayed in there have had fire places, too. No on-site restaurant though, so you'll have to find that clam chowder either next door at the Adobe or somewhere in town.

Right next door to Overleaf (and operated by Overleaf) is The Fireside, where many rooms have a balcony and great water views (and some have fireplaces). We stayed there in November, on our way to California. There was a big storm at sea--quite a spectacle.

The Fireside is more of a standard motel and the rate doesn't include breakfast. But it is operated with the same level of thoughtfulness as the Overleaf and it costs about half as much. We love the place.

http://www.firesidemotel.com
http://www.overleafspa.com

Thanks for the info. I am leaning toward the Overleaf in Yachats. Wondering how might also be able to incorporate some fall foliage viewing into this trip and will post a separate question about that.

September is early for fall foliage in OR and WA. Peak color tends to be in late October and early November.

If it works into your travel plans, OR-38 between Reedsport and Curtin is our favorite east-west drive in Oregon as it follows the Umpqua River.

HTTY

The Overleaf is great, but if you want a white-tablecloth dining experience you will have to walk past the Fireside to the Adobe Inn. Overleaf has only a continental breakfast.

DH has been there a number of times for a meeting and he says that the place is wonderful and the food first rate. Above is correct that it is not on the ocean, but it is nestled in a beautifully wooded setting.

Sorry did not read above replies, I was answering original query re: Salashan.......