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Moonshadow Retreat on Mercer Lake

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A dining area with a table set for two, a view of a lake, and a deck with chairs and a table outside.
A black building with a small window and a door, a gravel path leading to it, and a metal gate.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
Property grounds
A lakeside deck with a view of a calm lake surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Florence, OR
  • Place, Darlingtonia State Natural Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Master Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, John Dellenback Dunes Trail
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Darlingtonia State Natural Site and 6 minutes from Sand Master Park. .This vacation home is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Baker Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Darlingtonia State Natural Site - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sand Master Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • John Dellenback Dunes Trail - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sea Lion Caves - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Historic Old Town Florence - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Moonshadow Retreat on Mercer Lake

Moonshadow Retreat is newly updated in February 2023. Enjoy this 1000 square feet, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a personal dock as your retreat on the Oregon Coast. Enjoy the miles of hiking trails, the amazing beaches, and the lake.

Spend your day out at the beach or on your own private dock with a pedal boat, Kayaks or standup paddle board. Then relax in the hot tub over looking the Lake, or enjoy a BBQ dinner on the expansive deck overlooking the lake. If you have a boat, bring it to Mercer lake boat launch and park it at the dock, there is room to park your boat trailer in front of the house.

The large Primary Suite has a King Bed, 45 inch Fire TV, walk-in closet, and large bathroom. It also has a small folding desk for you to use if needed for work space in any room in the house.

On the other side of the living room you'll find the second bedroom has a queen bed, 45 inch TV with Fire stick, and an adjacent bathroom just down the hall. This makes both bedrooms private and makes it a perfect house for two couples.

The Main living area has a large couch that is also a sofa bed for additional sleeping. There is plenty of room to help you feel at home. The main room has a 55 inch fire TV for all your television needs. It is also loaded with YouTubeTV so you could watch the game live.

The kitchen is stocked with a full sized oven and refrigerator, toaster, Keurig dual brew (pod & Pot) coffee maker, microwave, blender, and all the kitchen basics. (sorry no dishwasher)

The home has art from local artists and highlights some of the beauty on the Oregon Coast.

Our hope is that you will enjoy the great outdoors as you come to visit the Oregon Coast and Moonshadow Retreat.

Amenities:
Hot Tub
Private dock on Mercer Lake (one of the best lakes on the Oregon Coast)
Paddle Boat, 2 Kayaks, and one paddle board, and Life Jackets (maybe bring your own for that perfect fit)
Full sized propane BBQ
A fully outfitted kitchen - Electric Range, refrigerator, microwave, crock pot, blender and K-Cup and drip coffee maker all the pots pans dishes and flatware you'll need. (sorry no dishwasher)
Cleaning Supplies, Paper Products, Coffee Filters, Basic Spices
300 mbps Cable Wi-Fi - desk in primary bedroom
Landline with unlimited long distance only Verizon works at the house.
55 inch TV in the main room, 45 inch TV in the other two bedrooms, all with Fire TV, YouTube TV, over 100 channels.
Towels, linens, blankets, pillows
Hair Dryer
Full sized Washer and Dryer for your laundry needs
Must be 25 to rent- sorry no pets
Maximum People: 6
Maximum Cars: 4 or 1 pick up with boat trailer

Enhanced Cleaning Practices:
-24 hour gap between rentals
-Contactless check in/out
-Professionally cleaned between each stay - using disinfectants approved by global health agencies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
-All high-touch surfaces have been sanitized, such as doorknobs, cabinets and light switches using extensive cleaning checklists
-Cleaning supplies on hand for your use.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,026 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Lock the doors and return the keys

Hand wash dishes - we will put them away

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Moonshadow Retreat on Mercer Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect couldn’t ask for a better place to rest and reset thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Trina S.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely.

Lake is amazing. House is great. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Family time was spe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place to stay! It was perfect for us.

I brought my neice who was visiting from Alaska and my 5 year old great granddaughter. We had a great time fishing playing going to Florence. I can't wait to come back. Very cozy clean. with everything you will need. Than you! from Alaska
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home on a lovely lake with great amenities

Great location with good parking. The house was very clean and comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids.. We enjoyed the well maintained hot tub, private dock. The kayaks and SUP were appreciated.The deck and yard were lovely. We didn't use the fire pit or BBQ or paddle boat. We'd love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Refuge of peace

2nd time there. Perfect place to disconnect and relax. Looking forward to coming again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moon Shadow

Very nice property and the location was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakefront water fun family vacation

Wonderful place! The house is on a little quiet (5 mph) cove of the lake that has about a dozen homes. While the neighbors are close, there were very few around when we were there on a beautiful August weekend, and the cove was very quiet (except for us, maybe). The 10 and 12-year-old boys loved the loft bedroom (doorless), accessible by a winding metal staircase in the high-ceilinged living room. They also caught (and released) many perch and a few sunfish, and we all enjoyed the swimming, kayaking, peddle boat, and standup paddleboard on the lake, and the hot tub and expansive deck. The lake is somewhat weedy, but was deep enough that we never noticed weeds while swimming. Anglers would sometimes snag weeds. Lake was deep enough to jump off the dock. We never got around to smores in the firepit or the grill--too litte time! Easy access to town and dunes. The house is on a quiet little peninsula with a loop road that can be walked in about 10 or 15 minutes. Property manager was very responsive, helpful and professional, though we didn't really need much. There was a great notebook of local information. Verizon service was fine except for occasional places on the road approach where it drops out. Layout is good for two couples--a master suite with bath, and another small queen room. A 3/4 bath is tucked between the queen room and the kitchen. Watching meteor showers on the dock was a highlight. Some type of shade/umbrella on the dock would have been nice. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall a nice home

The main living area is as described. Kitchen was well stocked. Coffee maker is a Keurig - solo or full pot. Plenty of movies and games. Small bedroom has zero storage. No closet; no dresser. Master bedroom has tons of space, including a walk-in closet. Master bath ceiling could stand to be cleaned. Questionable black spots. Lots of storage! Back deck - if you're an arachnophobe, be prepared. We counted no less than 35 spiders on our first night, under the gutter eaves. Swept them down. The next morning there were 15 replacements. It rained during most of our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the backyard, hot tub or dock, but that was our choice. We did enjoy the view of the lake. Very calm & quiet. Would definitely stay again, maybe a little earlier in the year when it's warmer outside, but we were warm & cozy inside! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ariel g., oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cozy house

Loved our stay! Played games with our son, soaked in the hot tub, went kayaking, tried out the paddle boat. Everything was perfect. we all played and relaxed and were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Lake Cabin Getaway!

The house is a bit outdated and run down but it is made up for in charm, views and thoughtful little touches. Great stay, definitely on our repeat list. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family get away

Gorgeous lake perfect private Dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Redmond, Oregon, U.S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loving Life by the Lake!

Well apportioned home by a beautiful and peaceful lake, with every comfort possible! Spacious and clean, this home offers plenty of lawn and deck space for friends and family. I enjoyed the pedal boat, and the dock is fun to hang on. Had the best time walking around the lake each day, and loving mornings looking at the fog rise off the water. Being so close to the Florence Beach, downtown and restaurants, is a plus...but, I liked just, enjoying homemade meals crafted in a Kitchen, full of amenities. Appreciated, ( Leslie) Property Mgmt aiding with local info, and fast response ! Thank You, for creating a wonderful environment for folks to enjoy the best, of Mercer Lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & homey

Clean, a little taste of heaven by the water⛵️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexandra K., Bend, OR

Enjoyable for its purpose

We stayed here with our 16 year old daughter and her two friends. It suited our purpose for the days we were there. However, we felt that we were house-sitting more than staying at a vacation property, maybe because we stayed during the off season? There were a lot of things just...off with the house, especially if you come with a large group i.e. lack of storage space for luggage. The house is also a little run down and comes with a lot of rules. It's also super close to the neighbors--one decided to cut wood at 1:30am, another spent the weekend renovating. Just be warned.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lake house

Cute and cozy house right on the lake with dock and hot tub. This was the perfect little getaway for our family just looking to relax. The private dock was great to launch our kayaks and nice when we rented a boat for some fishing. The water was like glass with beautiful mirror images of the trees. House was a few minute drive to town with nice people everywhere we went!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this house

Love Mercer Lake and love this house, have stayed here several times. Always comfortable and welcoming. We were disappointed this trip that the pellet stove was out of order and the warm comforters had been taken off the beds as it was a chilly March weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

I rented Moonshadow for the weekend for my fiancé’s birthday, we had the kids with us and had the most relaxing time together away from home. The house was really nice and waking up to the view of the lake first thing in the morning was breathtaking. We were able to enjoy a fire in the fire pit at night after relaxing in the hot tub. The next time we are able to take a trip like this again we will be returning back to Moonshadow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay or go play

Great home for staying put- just relax, play a game, or go pedal the lake. Close enough to go explore Florence or the sea lion cave. Great host, checked in and was available by phone if any issues came up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021