Pacifica's Historic Pond House

Entire home in Williams, Oregon

  1. 15 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by Harmony
  1. 2 years hosting

Listing highlights

In a nature preserve in the Siskiyous

On the grounds of Pacifica, a 500-acre nature preserve in the Applegate Valley with hiking and art trails

Wraparound deck on the pond

A wraparound deck overlooks Heron Pond and the surrounding mountains

A place groups keep coming back to

Guests praise the spacious layout for fitting everyone comfortably under one roof
Charming and rustic, wood-paneled, 4,000 sq ft home, located within Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskyous. Huge wraparound deck overlooking the mountains and Heron Pond. Nostalgic 70's cabin style, reminiscent of when rock musician Steve Miller lived here.

The space
Grandly situated on the shore of Heron Pond, this truly beautiful house is nestled in an iconic 420 acre forest/meadow nature and educational center called Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous. Listed as one of the Historic Places in Oregon on the National Register, this home has had a long history:
• 1860’s land grant homestead
• 1940’s cutting edge architecture
• 1970’s home of rock musician Steve Miller (“Fly Like an Eagle”)
• 1999 center piece residence at Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous, a non-profit educational nature center.

Although the space is private and tucked away, the Pond House is located within Pacifica. It is a lively place, so there may be events happening during your stay, hikers walking around, people riding horses, or kids taking classes at outdoor school during the day.

If you are interested in our Pacifica; A Garden In The Siskiyous for an Event or Wedding inquire online.

Guest access
Within the historic and glorious Applegate Valley, this property is easily accessible yet far from traffic and city lights. You will immediately relax into the “get-away-from-it-all” seclusion and tranquility. Guests are welcome to explore the Pacifica grounds during their stay. At Pacifica, you will find:
• Hiking Trails
• Art Trails
• Disc Golf Course (Bring your own discs)
• Birdwatching
• Fishing in the Heron Pond (Guests must bring their own equipment)
• Horseback Riding (provided by Applegate Trail Rides)
• Forest Farm Nursery (open on weekdays from 9am-2pm)

Enjoy the rural nature of Williams, Oregon or explore surrounding areas! There are plenty of watering holes, vineyards, hiking trails, farm stands, and more nearby.

• 15 mins - Williams General Store, Whistling Duck, Hidden Valley Grocery, and more!
• 25 mins - Grants Pass (shopping, supplies, Farmers Market) many Rogue River activities
• 35 mins - Shops & cafes in charming Jacksonville, OR
• 45 mins - Bustling Medford, OR (the nearest airport)
• 75 mins - World famous Ashland, OR (Shakespeare Festival and theaters)

Other things to note
Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous is a non-profit: your rental fee supports Pacifica Garden's educational efforts.

With its "rustic cabin" character and location, please don't expect manicured grounds around the house. With no irrigation system, the landscape at this time consists of plants that will survive complete summer drought, which is the norm for this climate (although the "lawn" area is watered and trimmed to keep it green).

NOTE: although we’re working on it, the home and bathrooms are currently NOT ADA accessible

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.85 out of 5 from 131 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Williams, Oregon, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Historic Pond House is privately situated within Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous, a 500+ acre community nature preserve. The gates are open from early morning until about dusk.

Easily accessible as day trips: Crater Lake National Park, Redwood National Park, Smith River, Rogue River rafting and Jet boats, Britt Music Festival in Jacksonville, Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Caves National Monument, wine tasting at many wineries... We are less than 2 hours from the Pacifica Coast in Crescent City, CA and Brookings, OR!

Please be aware that the area around Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous does experience some power outages. Most outages are fixed within a day.

Supplies and more...
The town center of rural Williams, OR is four miles south, with two stores, a gas station, US Post Office, cafes, elementary school, etc..

Nearby, Pennington Farms is famous for their Berry Farm Store and Bakery. Sweet, savories and gifts!
Whistling Duck is 3 miles away on Hwy 238, offering fine foods, local produce and treats.
Provolt Country Store is about 5 miles away, also on Hwy 238 and handy for provisions.

Murphy, Oregon, is just 8 miles, with a Hidden Valley Grocery , two restaurants, and a gas station/mini-mart.

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2024
Born in the 80s
I spend too much time: Cleaning my house!

Co-hosts

  • Debra
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
15 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm