|
The Chetco River Inn is only eighteen miles from Brookings,
but the half-hour drive brings you to another world, a place
where the lulling sound of river rushing over stone calms the
city dweller and suburbanite alike. For kicking back and
relaxing, there isn't a more appropriate spot. And for those
who want outdoor activity, the Inn's 35 acres offer bird
watching, fishing, swimming, and hiking. 
The Chetco River Inn has five guestrooms and one cottage
that gives a delightful combination of old-world-hospitality
and modern comforts. Your room features down-covered dual
king- or twin-size beds, a private bath, and various views of
mountains, river, and gardens. A good night's sleep is easy to
come by: open the window to the sound of the river and
luxuriate in the layers of bedclothes. The cottage has
kitchen, fireplace, and patio, as well as a private bath with
a large tub.
A complete country-style, home-cooked breakfast is served
family style. Upon request you can enjoy dinners and picnic
lunches. You are welcome to have coffee, tea, and cookies,
which are available throughout the day.
Each season at the Inn has its unique qualities. Spring
brings a profusion of flowers in the garden and the return of
migrating birds. Summer offers a chance to escape the coastal
fog for a swim in the river or a hike in the pristine
Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Come see the new Lavender Farm bloom
June through August. Witness the cutting of the lavender in
July, when you can even take home a lavender bouquet you have
cut yourself for a small fee.
In the fall, maples add a touch or orange, and you might
catch a glimpse of a river otter or a great blue heron, or go
fishing for salmon.
Winter is a good time to sit by a fire and just relax or go
fishing for steelhead. Or you can explore Brookings, Oregon's
well-known "banana belt," where you might be
surprised by days clear enough to go whale watching at Cape
Sebastion. |
The pattern of a day at Chetco River Inn alternates between
solitude and sociability. After a few hours of reading or
river watching, it's good to take a hike or share some deck
time with the other guests. People wanting to explore the
coast can go to Brookings, Harris, or Whaleshead beaches,
Boardman State Park, or Cape Sebastian; guests even go up to
Gold Beach for the jetboat rides and return to the Inn at
night. Those who come to the inn to have some alone time find
that solitude is also possible.
Whatever the season, you'll find something in the natural
world to fill up your senses, and something in the warm
welcome of Sandra to make you want to return to the Chetco
River Inn. |
1st
Traveler's Choice
