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Castaway Lodge
Single Family w/ 3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 10

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Vacation Rental Description

This beautiful vacation rental ( two bedroom/two full bath plus 
large sleeping loft) on 7.5 private, park-like ocean-front acres has 
a view that goes on forever.  The Lodge offers a full kitchen and 
sitting area, large living room with wet bar and did we mention the 
VIEWS.
     The Lodge grounds with trees, a pond, and amazing panoramic 
views, feels totally secluded and yet is right above the Port, the 
Port Beach and just down the street from Battle Rock Beach. It 
conveniently close to many restaurants and shops, galleries and the 
local theatre.  This is the perfect place for intimate weddings, 
small reunions, corporate retreats and honeymoons. Or just come stay 
for a totally relaxing and beautiful weekend getaway!

History of the Castaway Lodge:
     The grounds around the house are part of the southern portion 
of Captain William Tichenor’s Donation Land Claim. Captain Tichenor 
of San Francisco left nine men on Battle Rock in 1851 as an advance 
party to found a town. The men made a gallant stand on Battle Rock 
before being routed by Native Americans in the historic “Battle of 
Battle Rock.” This property sits on the grounds of Fort Orford, 
established in 1851 to facilitate settlement of the Southern Oregon 
Coast and serve as a U.S. Army garrison during the Rogue Indian War. 
Five officers stationed at the Fort became generals and gained 
notoriety in the Civil War.

In 1935, The Trans-Pacific and Port Orford Dock and Terminal Company 
erected the lodge as their main office. The lodge was built by 
Gilbert Gable, a promoter who came to Curry County in 1933 after a 
varied career in publicity, motion pictures, exploration and radio 
broadcasting. The building served as the headquarters for 
Gable’s “Gold Coast” empire, a commercial lumber milling and 
shipping operation. Mr. Gable purchased the wharf site from the Port 
Commission and built a dock facility, that rapidly disintegrated 
under the brunt of winter storms.

During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard took over the building for 
communications. Dog Kennels were constructed to house “war dogs” for 
beach surveillance. In 1948, Colonel Preston Rohner, a retired army 
officer, purchased the building and operated it as the “Castaway 
Lodge” and dinner house. The chimneys to the west surround the main 
reception area of the original lodge and the east wing was converted 
to his private residence. Colonel Rohner’s private residence is once 
again operated as the “Castaway Lodge” and is used as a Vacation 
Home.  Historic photgraphs throught the home show the town and Lodge 
of yester year.  A portion of the Lodge burned down in the early 
50's and balance is operated as the Castaway Lodge Vacation Home.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Phone, Cable TV, VCR, Fully appointed Kitchen, 2 Microwaves, 2 
Refrigerators, wetbar,Linens provided, Dryer, No Smoking, & the View!

Activities and Attractions

Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Horseshoes, 
Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, 
Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, 
Surfing, Windsurfing, Shelling, Rafting, beach Agate/Rock hunting.

Vacation Rental Rates

Rate are $200/night for up to 6 people, each additional person 
$10/night (max. 10)  Minimum 2 night stay.

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