10 tempting, crazy Oregon getaways when youre ready to get out there – oregonlive.com

When you feel its time to venture from home, you dont have to go too far to find adventure. Oregon has an amazing collection of eclectic places to stay, from the coast to the Wallowa Mountains, tiny Tiller to populated Portland, a beach cottage to a cabin. And then there are some weird rentals in alluring locations.

Here are 10 tempting Oregon places to get away:

Cozy Three Story Lookout TowerAirbnb

Lookout tower near the Umpqua National Forest: The elevated home, modeled after fire lookout towers built by the U.S. Forest Service in the early 1900s, rises three stories from a meadow on 160 acres of private land surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest.

Summit Prairie is off-the-grid but filled with modern essentials. A full kitchen has hot and cold running water, a propane stove and refrigerator. There are comfortable beds in the cupola and on the main floor, which has windows on all sides.

Crater Lake is a two-hour drive while Ashland and historic Jacksonville are 1.5 hours away. Or just daydream in the hammocks down the hill and soak in the wood-fired, spring-fed hot tub.

Read Sky-high rental: Cool fire lookout tower in tiny Tiller

Details:

Accommodates four guests

One bedroom

One bathroom

Around $175 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Zen Loft in Southeast Portlands Restaurant RowAirbnb

Zen Loft in Southeast Portlands Restaurant Row: The modern loft was created in a converted two-car garage by the small space specialists at Portlands Zenbox Design. Everything in the home is handmade, from the steel and reclaimed wood cabinets to the barstools and art on the walls. An accordion door system slides completely away to provide a 16 foot opening with no division between inside and outside.

There are new stainless-steel and chef-quality appliances and an island range. Read See homes that used to be garages: Portland accessory dwelling unit tour

Details:

Accommodates two guests

Studio

One bathroom

Around $95 a night on average, depending on travel dates

The Alliance Tabernacle Church in Bend is now a vacation rental.Airbnb

The Church in Bend: The once-vibrant 1923 Alliance Tabernacle Church has lost its congregation in the 1970s and the building fell into disrepair until 2014 when the current owners began the process of restoring the building to its original condition under the supervision of the Historic Landmark Commission.

The Sanctuary was preserved as a large, open space with modern cherry cabinets, Caesarstone counters, gas range and high-end appliances. There is a separate laundry room/mud room for storing gear. The yard is large, private and enclosed with a propane barbecue. Read Bend visitors can stay in a vaulted, historic church thats now a vacation rental

Details:

Accommodates eight guests

Three bedrooms and two sleeping lofts

Three bathrooms

Around $500 a night on average, depending on travel dates

The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two in Joseph:Vrbo

The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two in Joseph: The suite has a private entrance, bathroom with a rain shower head and a private deck overlooking the Wallowa River. It is two minutes from the town of Josephs main street and five minutes from the Wallowa Lake.

Details:

Accommodates two guests

One bedroom

One bathroom

Around $155 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Caldera Lodge on the Pond in SunriverVacasa

Caldera Lodge on the Pond in Sunriver: This 5,000-square-foot home on the edge of Fireglass Pond has a gourmet kitchen, private hot tub and access to a shared pool and tennis courts.

Sunriver Resort and Mount Bachelor are a short drive from the rental home.

Details:

Accommodates 16 guests

Six bedrooms

6.5 bathrooms

Around $354-$2,723 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Yurt Glamping on Historic Oregon Vineyard in ElktonAirbnb

Yurt Glamping on a Historic Oregon Vineyard: The private room has a turntable and classic vinyl collection, kitchenette and bathroom with a shower. Theres an outdoor fire pit. Drive, bike or walk to wineries, restaurants and the beautiful Umpqua River.

Details:

Accommodates four guests

One bedroom

One bathroom

Around $110 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Forest Ridge Retreat in Coos BayVacasa

Forest Ridge Retreat in Coos Bay: The modern home has floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views from the patio. It is six miles from downtown Coos Bay, about 12 miles to the beach access at Shore Acres State Park and near destinations for fishing, crabbing, clamming, whale watching and beach fun.

Details:

Accommodates four guests

One bedroom plus loft

Two bathrooms

Around $88-$387 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Mt Hood View Tiny HouseAirbnb

Mount Hood View Tiny House: The compact, secluded home is on 23 private acres and about a mile from Hwy. 26 within Sandys city limits. The home was designed around a moving window wall system that completely opens to the outdoors, allowing for one of the best views of Mount Hood. Natural cedar siding, reclaimed hardwood floors and doors, live-edge counters and beautiful craftsmanship evoke the allure of a mountain cabin.

Details:

Accommodates two guests

One bedroom

One bathroom

Around $115 a night on average, depending on travel dates

Snowed Inn in Government CampVacasa

Snowed Inn in Government Camp: This luxurious mountain chalet has a warm rustic decor, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, high-end furnishings plus a private hot tub and covered patio area with its own wood-burning fireplace.

The home is just a half-mile walk or drive from the Mt. Hood Skibowl and Adventure Park, a zip line, mountain biking and mini-golf.

Details:

Accommodates 12 guests

Four bedrooms

4.5 bathrooms

Around $124-$1,203 a night on average, depending on travel dates

The Guest House at Westerlook Farms sits in an oak grove on a 47-acre estate in Carlton. MD Haney & Co.

Westerlook Farms in Carlton: The 3,000-square-foot guest house sits near an oak grove on the historic, 47-acre Westerlook Farms estate blocks from downtown Carlton.

Details:

Accommodates six guests

Three bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Around $536 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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