Insider Info For Guests & Friends
OK, some people might call this our blog page, but we think it is so much more. Here you’ll find great tips on adventures on the Oregon Coast in and around Florence, itineraries, stories about seasonal happenings, and local insights on where to find great food, drink, and entertainment.
7 Little Known Facts About the History of Florence, Oregon
As you drive along the scenic Oregon coastline, the stress of your busy life is washed away with waves crashing along wind-swept shorelines. Near the halfway mark along Highway 101, you’ll find Florence, Oregon, with its delightful bayfront Historic Old Town district, soaring dunes, and abundant wildlife. Here are seven little known facts about...
Florence Inns Named to Oregon Business Magazine’s 100 Best
Unbeknownst to Florence’s Hoagland Properties’, its two local inns, the Old Town Inn and the River House Inn, were measured and ranked by Oregon Business magazine. The magazine surveyed the top online consumer review...
Reader’s Digest Recommends Oregon Coast
The July/August edition of Reader’s Digest featured an article titled “The Best Summer Vacation Ever!” Author Beth Dreher offered tips on cruise ship vacations, national parks, and navigating Washington, D.C. She also...
Nice article on our favorite place…Florence, Oregon!
Read the article here, then come on back here and click the Book Now page to reserve your room for your escape! Thanks to the folks at Travel Oregon for the great review!
Florence Tops List of Most Attractive Destinations in the US
Chloe Mulliner, a writer recently published by the travel website Expedia, went in search of America’s most beautiful towns and she found us, way out here on the edge of the continent! She ranked 30 of the most...
Innkeepers “Tripp” Into Retirement
Innkeepers Wayne and Susan Tripp are trading in the comfort and beauty of Florence’s River House Inn for a new motorhome and time with grandkids. Time for retirement! After five and a half years as hosts/managers for...
Florence is People’s Choice for best Oregon Coast getaway
Congratulations to Florence, voted the People's Choice for the best Oregon Coast getaway by readers of The Oregonian and OregonLive.com. It was a tight race, fueled by a social media push from folks around the state...
River House Inn Gains International Recognition from Popular European V-Blogger
Florence continues to attract attention from vacationers around the world - including European travelers. Anna Nooshin, an influential “video blogger” from The Netherlands, with a large international following, has...
Hoagland Properties Receives Chamber’s Siuslaw Award for Outstanding Customer Service
Hoagland Properties received the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Siuslaw Award for excellence in customer service. “This validates everything we do, everything we represent. It is a reflection of the hard work of...
River House Inn is Five-Time Winner
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, has awarded The River House Inn its 2015 Hall of Fame Award. River House Inn has achieved TripAdvisor’s prestigious Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years....














