Built in 1910 and completely renovated, this fine home combines the elegant character of a bygone era with all the modern conveniences. This terrific house sits on a large lot on a hill, providing lots of privacy while remaining close to all the happenings in Nye Beach. Great for adults who appreciate historic homes and antiques.
Three comfortable and private bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Media room with fireplace, 50 inch plasma TV & state of the art sound system; family room; great room. Fully equipped kitchen with quartz counter tops and double oven. The round hot tub sits in a protected and private gazebo. Ocean view from all three floors and the two decks. Shops and restaurants, art galleries, bakery, city park, walking trail, and beach access are all just steps away.
MAIN FLOOR: Great room featuring a very comfortable living area with a view out to sea, a fully stocked kitchen with quartz countertops and double oven, eating bar, dining area, and doors out to the spacious deck. The media room features a 50' plasma TV, state of the art sound system, fold-out couch with super comfortable 11' AirDream mattress, and gas fireplace. The large main floor bedroom has a King-size bed. The main floor also has a full bath.
UPSTAIRS: Master bedroom with Queen-size bed, full bath, and window seat looking out over Nye Creek to the city park. The second bedroom has a Queen-size bed and window seat looking into the treetops. At the top of the stairs is a comfortable sitting area with window seat, easy chair and a view of the ocean, and a half bath.
DAYLIGHT BASEMENT: Family room with a large sitting area, gas fireplace, 6 foot slate top pool table, teak card table and electronic piano. From this inviting room, there is easy access to the gazebo with hot tub. When you get out of the hot tub, you can shower in the full bath in the basement. The laundry area with front loading washer/dryer is tucked into a closet in the basement.
YOU WILL LOVE OUR LOCATION: Two minute walk to the heart of Nye Beach and its many shops and restaurants. Two minute walk to put your toes in the sand. You won't have to walk more than 10 minutes to any of over a dozen great eateries - from Nana's Irish Kitchen & Pub to the well established and homey Chowder Bowl, salmon fish tacos at Cafe Stephanie, delicious homemade pie at the Nye Beach Market, fresh baked breads and pastries at Panini, fabulous dinners at April's and Panache, breakfast at Cafe Stephanie, yummy treats from Nye Beach Sweets, pizza from Savory Cafe.... Can you tell that we love our local restaurants? There is something delicious in Nye Beach for every taste and budget.
The Performing Arts Center, Visual Arts Center and galleries are all within a ten minute walk. Ten minute drive to the Bay Front and Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and State Park. Fifteen minute drive south to the Newport Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center and north to Yaquina Head Lighthouse and its Marine Wildlife Interpretive Center. The Newport shuttle will take you to all these locations for free! Ample free shuttle passes available at Cornelius House for use during your stay.
BEACH ACCESS: There are two places to access the beach near Cornelius House. The Nye Beach Turnaround is the closest - just 3 blocks away, with picnic tables, a place to wash the sand off your feet and public bathrooms. The second is the Donald A Davis park, a few blocks further south, at Olive and Coast streets. This beach access has a long winding paved path down a bluff to the beach, some cool sculptures, public restrooms and a memorial to sailors lost at sea.
Come stay in Nye Beach, where you can do practically anything, or do nothing at all.
*We have received our business license endorsement from the City of Newport by complying with all of the City's requirements for vacation rental homes.
