Whales Watch – any closer to the Ocean and you'd need a wetsuit.

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • Sleeps 1-3
Allows pets Internet Fireplace Oceanfront (more...)

🐋Whales Watch an Oceanfront Escape with World-Class Views and Character 🌊

Step through the sliding glass door and onto the sand. Whales Watch is a 1-bedroom, 1000 sq. ft. oceanfront duplex perched at the furthest point of Heceta Beach, with unobstructed views spanning the Siuslaw River Jetty to Heceta Head Lighthouse. Watch whales breach 🐋, eagles soar 🦅, and sea lions play from your private patio. If it were any closer to the waves, you'd need a wetsuit.

Inside, the spacious king bedroom features Mediterranean Oak furniture, an electric fireplace 🔥, a sitting area, and private access to the bathroom. The open-concept living space combines the kitchen, dining area, and lounge, each facing the beach through large windows. Overstuffed slipcovered seating, a blend of rattan and antiques, and global accents create a relaxed, collected feel. The loveseat converts to a twin sleeper for a third guest.

The kitchen is fully stocked with thoughtful extras 🍷: wine glasses, bread maker, crock pot, turkey roaster, dishwasher, and more. At the dining table for four or the two-person bar, every meal comes with a front-row seat to the sea.

In the living area, a tuned 1902 Bush & Gertz Cabinet Grand upright piano 🎹 stands ready to be played, surrounded by original oil paintings collected from the owner's world travels. Whether you're enjoying sunset melodies or morning wildlife sightings, Whales Watch offers a soulful, one-of-a-kind coastal experience.

Also on this short dead end street:  Driftwood Heights, Pacific Pearl, Poseidon's Paradise and Sea Lion Surf and less than a block away on 3rd Avenue Beach Therapy, Sand Dollar Shores and Captain's Quarters.

☀️Weather at Whales Watch and Heceta Beach.

🛍️Where we purchase items for our house - Minoan

 
🛎️ Amenities at a glance
  • 40" Flat Panel TV/DVD with Roku + YouTube TV
  • 32" Flat Panel TV with streaming
  • Clam gun & crab pots 🦀
  • 2 vinyl outside chairs + 2 wood Adirondack chairs
  • Towels, linens, blankets, and pillows 🛏️
  • Full-size front-loading washer & dryer 🧺
  • Fully outfitted kitchen 🍳: electric range, refrigerator, microwave, crock pot, blender, bread maker, pots, pans, dishes, flatware
  • Cleaning supplies, paper products, coffee filters, basic spices
  • Cable Wi-Fi 270 Mbps 🌐 + drop-leaf desk
  • Landline (Verizon only for cell service) ☎️
  • Antique upright piano 🎼
  • 2 electric fireplaces 🔥
  • Board games & books 🎲📚
  • 750 classic movies on DVD 🎞️
  • Binoculars 🔭
  • Beach toys, towels, backpack chairs, picnic basket & portable beach table 🏖️
  • Hair dryer 💨
  • Dogs welcome (max 2) 🐶 — sorry, no cats
  • Maximum guests: 3
  • Parking: 2 cars 🚗

We have lived here at Heceta Beach since 1994. Our house Whales Watch is a duplex, we live in half and the other half is our vacation rental. We enjoy sharing with others what we get to enjoy every day. My husband was from Milwaukee Wisconsin, via Texas & Alaska. And I was originally from Northern CA, Seoul, Korea then Southern California, Ashland, OR & Portland before landing in Florence. We fell in love with the small town atmosphere, and the temperate climate. It may be rainy, but you don't have to shovel rain, and the Ocean Breezes keep it an even 70 in the summer.

Florence, Oregon

Property Type Guest Suite
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Smart lock
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 3
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Pets welcome
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Beach
  • Ocean
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Oceanfront
  • Ocean View
  • Waterfront
  • Private Beach Access
General
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Fireplace
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Ethernet
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Shower Gel
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Bread Maker
  • Coffee
  • Wine Glasses
Bathrooms 1 Bath
  • Full – Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements 1 Bedroom, sleeps 1-3
  • Bedroom – 1 King Bed
  • Living Room – 1 Sleep Sofa
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Smart TV
  • Piano
  • Record Player
  • Sound System
Family
  • Room Darkening Shades
Outdoor
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Outdoor Seating
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Other
  • Luggage Dropoff Allowed
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Museums
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Gambling/Casinos
  • Horseback Riding
  • Whale Watching
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
Sports & Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Surf Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Pier Fishing
  • Surfing
  • Wind Surfing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Emergency Exit Route
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Pets Live at Property
  • Limited Parking
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Check Out Tasks
  • Return Keys
  • Throw Away Trash
  • Lock Up
  • Gather Towels
  • Additional Requests
Accessibility
  • Single Level Home