Welcome to the Elk Coast House, a nature lover?s retreat nestled in the ecology minded private community of Cascade Head Ranch on the Oregon Coast. Sited on the south slope of the headlands, above the Salmon River Estuary and Pacific Ocean, this architectural ranch home is surrounded by common area and the local free spirits including herd of Roosevelt Elk and rangale of Black Tail Mule Deer. Currently a popular vacation rental, with main floor living this would also serve as a personal vacation or primary home. Enjoy timeless updates to the house including kitchen, guest and loft bathrooms with designer touches. A spacious wraparound concrete deck of about 1200 square feet with outdoor shower, room for games plus a sunken deck area ideal for al fresco dining. Spacious hot tub is perfect for recovering from a day of exploring, hiking, kayaking, fishing or just getting back to nature. Down by the river is the community center with outdoor pool, boat storage and river access. A boat slip, with canoe and one person fishing kayak, will transfer upon sale and is included with the HOA fee. Enjoy keeping company with Harbor Seals, Peregrine Falcons, Great Blue Herons, Eagles both Bald and Golden, and Salmon runs. The 270 acres of Cascade Head Nature Conservancy and protected as an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and US Forest Service Experimental Forest with trails leading to magnificent coastal headland views. Home of the Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology and only minutes to Lincoln City and Highway 18 (to Portland/Salem). Hear the whispering wind through the Sitka trees, the burbling creeks and spacious meadows with the sounds of nature that set the stage for making countless memories to last a lifetime!