Ocean Haven Inn

beautul view and nice room touches such as gourmet coffee and chocolates. this is a «green» hotel. smokers are not allowed. the quaint building has no tvs in the rooms but many games and comfortable, relaxing décor and furniture. the southview was really a spectacular room. there is a steep, winding path to the ocean. an eclectic place. I highly recommend it. just remember, no smoking or smokers.

Clean, quiet, comfortable. That about sums up this hotel. Oh… and the owner is a very charming, kind and sweet woman. I’ll definitely be back again.

Our stay on the Oregon coast at Ocean Haven was as good as it gets. We stayed in the «low-​rider Tide Pool Room» which was comfortable, cozy and had a magnificent view of the full ocean out our «dining room» window. We even had a couple benches outside our door where we could bundle up in a blanket and watch the sunset, moon rise and restless waters of the surf. Accommodations were top of the line if you don’t care about TV or having strong internet connectivity. Who needs them anyway? Ravens abound. The owner, Christy, couldn’t be more hospitable, friendly or helpful. Staying at the Ocean Haven feels like a respite from the world but also makes a contribution to the well-​being of our planet. Thank you Christy for providing us with the highlight of our trip to the Pacific Northwest. We will return.

I first visited Ocean Haven 35 years ago back when it was called Gull Haven. It’s a casual, cozy, comfortable spot, clean & amusing, and not pretentious. I had a good bed and a great view, just 15 minutes down the highway from Yachats. Bring your own groceries & a bottle of nice wine and relax. I left my digital devices at home, didn’t have cell reception, and totally enjoyed a brief digital cleanse. To get to the beach, you’ll have to creep down steep stairs in the cliff – I could do that 35 years ago, but didn’t trust my knees to do it now. But Neptune Beach – just 10 minutes north – provides stunning views and easier beach access for anyone uneasy about heights/​aging joints. Christine is a very amiable host as well.

If your ideal hotel is a Ritz Carlton, then maybe Ocean Haven isn’t for you. But if a you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this might just be the perfect place. From the highway, its appearance fails to promise anything special, except for some quirky signeage and yard art. Once inside the North View Suite, however, you are immediately struck by a view of the spectacular Oregon coast & Pacific Ocean whose waves appear to just about roll through the expanse of picture windows (fortunately you’re on a cliff higher than the Tsunami Zone).
Once you recover from the stunning views enough to settle in, you find yourself enveloped in a comfortable and colorful wood panelled room that feels like a cabin furnished by an artist. Detail touches abound, like beautiful Pendleton spreads on each bed. Why even the bathroom is worthy of attention when you notice that the walls, shower stall, and floor are made from painted sea stones — all hand done!
A little hike on a narrow switchback trail through a tall hedge, followed by a short climb takes you down to what feels like a private beach. It really is public, of course, like the entire Oregon coast, but tides and cliffs limit access to just a few. With lanterns, walking sticks, field glasses and more provided by proprietor Christi, the total effect is to draw you out of your day-​to-​day world and into the ocean environment.
Don’t look for room service; do look for a complete kitchen in which you can cook up freshly & sustainably caught seafood from Luna Sea Fish House (they have their own fishing vessel), just up the highway.
With lots of coastal attractions nearby, it is hard to imagine a more perfect place in which to escape to the Oregon coast.
While not exactly cheap, this place is a real bargain.

This is an absolutely wonderful place to get away from it all.
The rooms are well decorated, the beds are comfortable and the flannel sheets and Pendleton blankets make them all so cozy.
The level of cleanliness is impressive and the kitchens are amply supplied with pots and pans.
Needless to say, the views are superb and the two rooms that we were in had huge windows overlooking the surf.
This is one place that we are looking forward to returning to!

Absolutely an amazing place if you want a relaxing peaceful stay. Nature is the best therapy anyone can have and staying at Ocean Haven Inn is where it’s at. Whether you need a mental break, a reconnection with that special someone or to make babies here is the place to do it! Life is just beautiful and this place and its surroundings say it all!
P.S.
Lots of windows and lots of peeping birds at watch, so for all you nudist beware!

This charming, small inn sits perched above a marine reserve jut 8 miles south of Yachats. The suites are cozy, well equipped and reasonable. Suites come with a small & well-​equipped kitchenette, binoculars to look for passing whales, plenty of cozy blankets, organic cleaning supplies & toiletries, and gorgeous views of the Central Oregon Coast.
The beach below is accessed by a slightly terrifying descent down a winding, narrow trail, steep steps, rocks and some rope to help out at the end. This access is not appropriate for small children or people with limited mobility. There are much more easily accessed beaches to the north and south of Ocean Haven.
However, if you can access the beach, do so! There are amazing tide pools filled with fascinating marine life and the rocks are the favorite lounging spots for several harbor seals. Clamber around carefully as to not disturb or harm the many creatures living in this amazing area. The rock strewn beach is also a very popular spot for hunting for agates of all kinds.