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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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

Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More

**The security and safety of our guests is top priority and we want to reassure all steps have been taken to follow CDC and WHO guidelines for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**
Otter Banks - Florence, Oregon.
Beautiful Modern Home on Mercer Lake - Private Dock!
4 BR / 2.5 BA / Sleeps 10
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SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS:
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Master Bedroom - Main Level:
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- King Size Size Bed

- TV

- Private Bath w/ Full size soaking tub


Second Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Queen Size Bed

- Shared Bathroom


Third Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Queen Size Bed

-Shared Bathroom


Fourth Bedroom - Upper Level:
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- Full sized Bunk Bed

-Shared Bathroom

Pull out Full Sized Couch

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AMENITIES:
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- Fully Stocked Kitchen

- Cable TV **Cable TV on Main floor; Smart TVs

- Wi-Fi

- Linens/Towels Provided

- Washer/ Dryer

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
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- Kayaks and Paddle Boards Available

- Private Dock

- Mercer Lake Lakefront Property

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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO:
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- 1 Mile to Mercer Lake Resort / Marina

- 7.5 miles to Ocean

- 7.5 miles to Downtown Florence

- 7.5 miles to Sea Lion Caves

- 8.5 miles to dunes access

- 9 miles to Heceta Head Lighthouse

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Otter Banks Lake House is lakefront living at its finest! Located along the eastern shores of Mercer Lake just 1.5 miles from Hwy 101, this fabulous 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 3100 sq. ft. home can sleep up to 10 guests. It is well appointed, sparing no expense and encompassing the beauty of Mercer Lake with unsurpassed views. Comfort, style, and luxury living come together in the many details around this striking home. Bring your boat or water craft and enjoy one of the finest lakes for fishing and play along the Florence Oregon Coast. Fish right off the dock for Largemouth Bass, Perch and Rainbow Trout.

The kitchen has everything you’ll need to prepare your meals, including a dual temperature wine fridge. The main living area features an open floor plan combining the living room, kitchen, and dining room, allowing for perfect casual family living and easy entertaining at the dining table and breakfast bar.
The spectacular panoramic view from the lakeside wall to wall windows on both floors creates a perfect backdrop for any event.

The Master Bedroom located on the main floor offers your own personal view of Mercer Lake, a separate deck and entrance, and a heated soaker tub with TV in the Master Bath invites you to relax, soak and unwind. Relax on the love seat at the end of the day with your favorite glass of wine while watching stunning sunsets of gold, orange and purple.

Mercer Lake:

Lake access - The resort across the road is for resort guests however if you rent a pontoon boat for 150.00 you get all day access to the resort amenities including a swimming area, beach front, water trampoline.. They also have other water toy rental options. If you bring your own boat ther is a public boat lauch just before the the resort, Take Mercer lake road just a couple hundred feet to Bayberry Ln., turn left then imediatly right onto Archer Ln., ramp is streight ahead.

Mercer is a good sized lake listed at 341acres on the north side of Florence. Great largemouth bass fishing, yellow perch, bullhead catfish, seasonally stocked rainbow trout and some sunfish as well..

With a boat, you can poke around the long Dowell and Dahlin arms and many small coves and points around the lake. There are standing and fallen trees around the shoreline, as well as a fair number of docks, that add to the potential cover for bass and panfish.

What’s nearby:

This home is a quick drive from multiple access points to the Oregon Dunes and ocean beaches including the popular access just out South Jetty Road. The charming Old Town section of the city
is filled with lovely shops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants. You will also be minutes from numerous trailheads for hiking or mountain biking. The coastal forests flourishing in Douglas fir and Sitka spruce extend nearly to the Ocean. Some trails wind up, over, and through sand dunes, offering hikers the opportunity to experience the unique natural wonders of this area. Take a scenic drive up Hwy 101 to Heceta Head Lighthouse where free tours are offered daily. Get your adrenalin flowing on a nearby dune buggy tour or with an ATV rental, or go crabbing from the Siuslaw Bay public fishing pier at the end of South Jetty road where crabbing is excellent from late spring until the fresh water from winter rains force the crabs out to the ocean.

Room for 2 Cars in the Driveway Room for 3 Vehicles in graveled area just alongside the road

**PLEASE NOTE IF BOOKING w/ AIRBNB** - Airbnb cleaning fees include service fees. please ask manager for a break down if needed.
**The security and safety of our guests is top priority and we want to reassure all steps have been taken to follow CDC and WHO guidelines for Sanitizing and disinfecting our homes**

Property manager

Central Oregon Coast iTrip

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

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)

General

  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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
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

Property is also known as

11183

About the neighborhood

Map
Florence, OR

What's nearby

  • Darlingtonia State Natural Site - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sea Lion Caves - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Historic Old Town Florence - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Three Rivers Casino - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Heceta Head Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Legendary Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chens Family Dish - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Darlingtonia State Natural Site and within 6 mi (10 km) of Baker Beach and Sand Master Park. John Dellenback Dunes Trail and Sandpines Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Otter Banks on Mercer Lake! Private Dock, Kayaks, Gas Grill and More Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family va ation

Enjoyed everything about the house and surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Lovely House & Great Boats

Our week was a lot of fun. The house is very comfortable. Swimming and boating were fantastic. I wish the kitchen had a teakettle.

10/10 Excellent

Geofrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Perfect place for a family gathering and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Beautiful house

It was a fun and memorable trip the house was beautiful and close to the dunes. Our family had an amazing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otter Banks

Such a lovely home in a beautiful, quiet location. We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous

This is the one of the nicest most comfortable VRBO’s I’ve ever stayed in. So much room and expensive amenities. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, beautiful view

Went for a long weekend with my book club friends. The house is gorgeous, spacious & comfortable. We used the kayaks & enjoyed leisurely paddles around the lake. The house is lovely & the view was mesmerizing. We all want to come back. What a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Otter Banks is SUPURB!

This home is a 10!,! We were ALL impressed with this home, from the views to the beds! The family loved the Kayaks, and even watching the rain from several viewpoints! The only suggestion is for those unfamiliar with the area, (we had one of those) planned on the 19 minute walk to Old Town that took almost 3 hours, and there was no need for bathing suits since there was no stated hot tub. Great trip and home! We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Lake Mercer views in Florence

We love this property! Our second stay here and the home is laid out well and super comfortable for up to 4 couples. Living space upstairs and down, walls of windows face the lake on both levels. Large kitchen for hosting meals. Super peaceful and serene. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Beautiful and well stocked home. Weather did not permit to use outdoors but would love to come back in the summer!!!!! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

What an amazing time we had as a family! The home and the property are just beautiful! They’ve thought of everything with this property… Everything you need is there! Our two granddaughters, ages seven and 10 were in the lake nonstop. They enjoyed the kayaks very much! We got so lucky with the weather. It was 80° and beautiful. An added bonus was for the deer that stopped by to see us one morning and especially the northern lights that we were so fortunate to see. This was a vacation our family needed, and we want to say thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Thanksgiving week at Otter Banks

A REAL STUNNER!! We had an amazing Thanksgiving week at Otter Banks. There was eight of us aged 9 to 87, and a great time was had by all. We played a lot of the games provided and really enjoyed just hangin out watching football. We have traveled extensively around the nation and this was the nicest propertywe have rented. The photos do not do it justice, which is something we have frequently found to be the opposite. The house was completely stocked with everything needed. Thankfully they even had a turkey roaster pan. More towels than we could ever use along with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. We hope to come back in the summer to use the kayaks and enjoy more of the outdoors. This trip was to relax in the cozy house and gaze out to the gorgeous scenery. A family of four deer wandered thru each morning which was a treat for us .
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Britney

Otter Banks

Otter banks was such a warm, welcoming, beautiful home! Everything was so clean and well taken care of! The view from the large windows in the front room or top porch was breath taking! I have zero complaints! We will be coming back to this house in the future! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful home to enjoy our stay! ❤️

8/10 Good

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

We had a great getaway and really enjoyed this home. I had asked a couple questions before we came and they were answered in a timely matter but unfortunately was wrong information. The pull out sofa is not in the master bedroom, it is in the upstairs living room and there were way more than 2 kayaks included in the rental! We had brought our own and wish we could’ve had that stress relieved. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family vacation

We were looking for a family friendly home where our adult children, grandchildren Aunt and Uncle could all have fun. We found it! Otter Banks is awesome. The house is beautiful the property and lake are so enjoyable to just watch the day go by. The accommodations were very nice. Plenty of room for family or alone time. The kitchen is well stocked as well as tons of games and books. Not to mention the kayaks. The property owners really thought of everything. I think I can safely say that our family loved it there and would love to go back again. We saw deer every day and we did see an otter cruising around one evening. The beach and the town of Florence were a few min drive from the house and was close to beautiful scenery. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JoJo W.

Incredible Views

Otter Banks at Mercer Lake was all that we had hoped for our family getaway. This home is amazing, views are incredible, plenty of space for all of us to spread out and the kitchen is well stocked. We even ventured out in the kayaks one not so cold morning even though it was November. Emily was great to work with and when we requested extra towels they were there in a jiffy and plenty of them. My only suggestion would be to add a few cozy throw blankets in the living room to cuddle up with and a few extra blankets in the closest for the beds for those of us who like to sleep in a cooler room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Enchanting stay but needed more communication from host!

The house is GORGEOUS!! It has the WOW factor the second you pull into the driveway. The lake access is amazing, the view from the living room is stunning. The entire place was crystal clean, the rooms spacious and cozy, the primary bathroom was a dream with a large soak tub, heated floors, and rain shower. Where things fell short: -Host didn't respond back to questions about the below issues for 1.5 days, and barely responded in general (which was odd because they were very communicative when booking) -The fireplace didn't work -Couldn't adjust the heat for the house and needed to use space heaters -Only one TV worked, and it had one channel option
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Peaceful and Perfect

Both with your welcoming and beautiful home and serene lake and view, Otter Banks provided the peaceful respite as well as perfect separation of space our three generations needed. We brought our canoe and also found the provided kayaks to be a great hit with the 8 yr old twins and adults alike. The boys spent quiet hours fishing off the dock and caught three different species of fish! We all enjoyed the retro video games, board games and book choices in the evening. And as soccer fans, being able to get the Timbers game one evening was a real hit as we all fit on the large curved couch on the upper level. Otter Banks is a home to cherish!
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10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Pure Joy

Though we encountered a rocky start, having not received the door code upon arrival; then not being able to contact anyone to help, the owner was kind enough to reach out through the Ring doorbell and allow us access into the home. That being said, once inside, the home was everything as listed on the website. Clean, beautiful lake view and comfortably appointed. It was nice to discover there were lake towels on hand and an oblong outdoor dining table, for eating outside, under the garage deck. Also, extra deck chairs for lakeside seating. The kayaks, paddle board and peddle boat were all put to use. This was our first time at Otter Banks. And I'm certain, not our last. It was pure joy.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent house

I have no complaints, other than I am shocked that for a VRBO house and do you have an emergency issue or need to get a hold of someone after hours, he will probably never received any response. During the three states that my family and I have had at this house, I called the emergency line more than a dozen times for a few items, and only received a call back one time about 12 hours later, then the rest of the calls I never received a response. My experiences at VRBO houses has been exceptional regarding communication, I always have someone that responds to me usually within five minutes or less but don’t expect a response at this house. Otherwise I have no complaints and it is probably the best house I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

The best place ever!

This is our 4th year at your property, Otter Banks. We have gathered here since 2019 (we took a year and tried something new in 2021…we’ll never do that again!) with 3 families from Portland, Ashland and Sacramento. Our kids have grown up here and bonded over dock time, lake time, and puzzles every year. We can’t thank you enough for hosting us and opening up your home so we can make memories together. New this year: We love the arcade game table! And the downstairs living room table lifts….who knew?! We just learned that this year, and our puzzlers were so happy. The appliances are fantastic—thanks for having a popcorn maker, rice cooker, and utensils. We couldn’t find the guest book this time, but loved having kayaks and SUP’s available for those glassy morning paddles. We have all of that gear, and it’s so relaxing not to have to haul it here! Also appreciated the extra sheets and pillows and blankets. Since we couldn’t find the guest book, we’ll tell you that we saw 3 otters on this trip! :) About half mile up the road on a walk, we saw them in the lake. Thanks again!! We love it here!

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

I can’t say enough good things about this property. I have stayed in many rental homes in travel for business regularly and this is the cream of the crop. The only improvements that would be possible far better communication from Property Mgt., and getting the heating and cooling situation figured out. My family and I stayed at this house in early November and it was so hot in the house even with all of the individual room heaters turned off that we had to have the windows in the front door open during our entire stay. Moving forward a couple of weeks, we stayed here for the week of Thanksgiving, and the house was much cooler as the temperatures outside dropped, and even with the assistance of space heaters, it was generally chili the entire time. The temperature in the house seems to be one extreme or the other. The fireplace ran out of propane just before Thanksgiving day, so the last four days of our trip we had no functioning fireplace and actually the fireplace was what was keeping us comfortable and without it we were very chilly. Having stayed at a number of Verbo properties, I have to say I’m always impressed with access to a host. I have really gotten spoiled with great hosts at VRBO properties, but I must say, during my first day, I reached out to the VRBO host several times, and never received a response. During the second trip, I did not get a response from the VRBO host either. Better communication needed. I could see more but not enough character space.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Jeremy B.

Lakeside luxury

Beautiful lakeside home for a large family or small group getaway. The lake and dock was wonderful even on a cool rainy weekend. The vibe is perfect for small craft and the garage is loaded with lots of opinions. Very nicely outfitted and large kitchen and dining room. A few things to consider, despite any website that suggests there is a hot tub, there is no hot tub. And the house is cold as heck when you arrive and take a very long time to warm up even with every heat source maxed. Don't forget a hike up Enchanted Valley!
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8/10 Good

Melinda H.

Fun times!

Another fantastic time making memories with my family at Otter Banks! We spent many hours on the lake kayaking and on the dock taking in the view and enjoying the fantastic weather together. The house is comfortable and so well laid out and furnished that it feels like home and not just a rental. The only problem that we had is when the front door lock quit working and we couldn't access the house through that door at the end of our trip and a key to the house was not in the alternate lock box. Hauling our things to our cars via the master bedroom door and the laundry room door was a real drag! Hopefully it was taken care of before the next renter arrived. We had the wonderful luck of experiencing the scene of a mother raccoon with her baby scaling a log just off of the shore while we were sunning on the dock. We love this place so much that we already have our vacation for next year booked and paid for! We even added another day! The only thing that would make this even better is if we were allowed to bring our Boston terrier. We're looking forward to spending time here next summer!

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Has it all

We have rented this house multiple times over the years, gathering together our family friends from up and down the West Coast. Our group has also gone to Hawaii and Sunriver, but our favorite is this house on Mercer Lake. Having kayaks, paddle boards, air hockey, a dock, a deck, and a beautiful kitchen/living room seating area makes this a perfect place for our 3 families to reconnect each year! Thank you for keeping it awesome through the years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022