Unplug and unwind at our family homestead overlooking Tillamook forest and farmland. Spacious, colorful rooms and peaceful outdoor spaces invite you to relax, renew, and enjoy nature all around you. Watch the sunrise from the deck with a steaming cup of coffee in hand, enjoy some off-leash playtime with your pup in our woodland dog park, or snuggle up in bed after a day exploring the coastal wonderland - it’s your time to just be. The space Our little homestead is situated on 1.3 wooded acres overlooking the Trask River Valley, a little-known slice of what the locals call “Paradise”, 10 minutes from downtown Tillamook and 20 minutes inland from Tillamook Bay and coastal beaches. We live here full time, working on projects, hosting guests like you, and taking care of plants and animals, including our chickens, honeybees and pets. We also run a pet care business, and often have a few dogs boarding with us or hanging out for daycare or training. As our guest, you’ll stay in our guest suite, which is accessed by a private entrance on one side of our home. We've taken inspiration from our travels to some of our favorite places like Japan, Thailand and Mexico, to decorate the suite, and vintage furnishings gathered over a few years add to a warm, relaxed vibe. Guests often share that they love the super comfy bed, large walk-in shower, attached sun porch, and views from the deck. The suite is closed off from our living quarters by walls and a locked sliding door to ensure privacy. However, we are in the same house and have shared walls with the suite, so during daytime hours you will likely hear us moving about, cooking, talking, playing with our pets, etc - consistent with what you would experience staying in a room in someone's house. You are also likely to see us out and about on the property, but our priority is to respect your privacy so we'll take your lead; just flag us down or chat us up if you'd like to! We also have a cat who is indoor/outdoor whom you may meet out on the grounds. Also note that being out in the countryside, our home is on well water. The water is filtered before reaching the home, and we find the water soft on the skin and fresh to drink, but it may be a little different to some, especially if you're used to city water. As a courtesy we provide Primo filtered drinking water in a water dispenser in the suite. Visitors often say this spot feels a little bit like an upscale campground - the house is built on a hill encircled by over 100 trees, with a winding gravel driveway and several outbuildings where we work on projects, all just minutes from the border of Tillamook State Forest. As people who enjoy camping, we love breathing the fresh mountain air, and watching hawks, deer and elk cruise through our neighborhood. We also love to hear the sounds of farm life from our neighbors' cows, roosters and goats. There's a lot to enjoy on site, but it's equally rewarding to use this spot as a home base to explore the many natural wonders and quaint coastal towns north and south of us. Guest access The following areas of our property are open to guests: - Guest suite: sun porch, bedroom, closet, bathroom and deck - Yard next to guest suite - Pathway leading from guest yard down through woods to garden alcove Other areas of our property, including the garden, dog park, and meadow (where our honeybees live), are open by appointment only. Please contact us and we can arrange access depending on availability and season. Other things to note To our guests with pets: We are dog-friendly, with amenities and services available for dogs, including daycare, training, and access to our private, fenced-in dog park. If you are interested in any of these services, please let us know with your booking request and we can provide more information. Please note, we welcome dogs, but we do have house rules for pets to ensure our home remains clean and safe for all visitors. Please ensure you are able to comply with our house rules for pets before staying with us. Thank you. House Rules for Pets - Dogs must be on leash outdoors at all times - Pick up all dog waste immediately - Never leave dogs unattended - Dogs are not allowed on the bed. We know this may be a tough one if a pet is accustomed to sharing the bed, so please consider honestly whether you will be able to honor this rule. Should you need a dog bed, blanket, or crate, just let us know, we have extras available. Please note, we allow dogs but no other types of pets. Thank you.