Enjoy waterfront views at Wheeler on the Bay. It’s the only motor lodge on Nehalem Bay with rooms right on the water and a private dock making the property a favorite of fishing visitors. Guests who stay more than one night can utilize the lodge’s kayaks to explore the bay.
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July 27, 2025MullozziWonderful small hotel in peaceful picturesque setting
We stayed at this gem for just one night and went crabbing at a nearby business. We stayed in room 11 with 2 small bedrooms one bath and a living room area. Motel style room very clean and well appointed with cool artwork. Room was a bit small but had everything we needed. Owners were friendly and kind. They have a Large dvd collection. Free breakfast was a pack lunch that we could bring with us crabbing or fishing the next day. Some rooms had a balcony facing the river and mountains. So much wildlife (elk, seals, fish, birds, dungenous crab) and a nice sitting area near the dock on the Nehalem River. There were kayaks to use (we didn’t have time) but were told to beware of the tides changing or it could be a lot of paddling against current. Just 5-10 minutes from beaches on the Oregon coast. We even left something in the room and the owners called us right away and we were able to retrieve everything.
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June 29, 2025LandMfromflorida
Enjoyed our visit
Excellent location. Don’t know if we were just lucky, but it was a very quiet place to stay. Our room had a large deck overlooking the bay. The Salmonberry restaurant within walking distance was a bonus for this location. The owners were very nice and accommodating. Excellent place to stay between Cannon Beach and Tillamook. Jet tub in the room was an added bonus!
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June 18, 2025zoey i
We had a wonderfully relaxing time.
While planning our honeymoon I was looking for someplace new to stay and Google suggested this one.. After reading the wonderful reviews I decided to book it, and I am sure happy I did. What a wonderfully charming place. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and that room is dialed. The tub has powerful jets. The bed is the softest most comfortable one we have ever slept on. The view... laying in bed eating breakfast looking out at the lake thru all the windows, it was beautiful and relaxing. We decided to get some groceries and barbeque out on the deck one night... I read my room manual and it said they had all of the supplies we needed we just had to ask, they did, they had a cute little kit for us to use. When we forgot butter they were nice enough to give us a stick of their own. Martha and Gordon are WONDERFUL hosts. We felt welcomed and comfortable. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL, the sunsets from the deck were awesome. When we needed things I felt like they were happy to help not annoyed or bothered like you get in bigger places. If you are into watching movies they have a huge collection to choose from and games in the office you can use. The rooms were so well equipped with anything we needed down to salt and pepper. Plates, bowls, cups, silverware they had it all. Every time we were like it would be nice if they had... we opened a drawer and there it was :) even a deck of cards with a cribbage board, which we love to play I would stay here again anytime. We had a spectacular time. I was also pleasantly surprised to see they use Charmin toilet paper. I know it's picky but that is one of my biggest complaints when staying in a hotel usually the TP is 1 ply junk not here. The paper towels were bounty, the plates and bowls were dixie. There were even Clorox wipes under the sink just in case. This room was so beautiful peaceful and just wonderfully laid out. We wanted to stay a few more nights :) But work was calling :)
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June 6, 2025kevinnheidi
Comfort and Scenery
Extra comfortable bed after a day of cycling and it comes with a great scenic surrounding and friendly service. While restaurants in the area were all closed save for weekend, there are some two miles down the road. Wish I could stay here again sometime…definitely would if I find myself in the area again.
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August 13, 2024Mullitover89
Possibly the cleanest room we’ve ever stayed in!
My husband and I stayed in Room #6, “Otter”. It was immaculately clean! The beds were very comfortable and the towels were luxurious. They provide so many extras: peppermint patties to go with your hot chocolate mix, a large array of coffee creamers and sweeteners, a drawer full of dishes and utensils, environmentally-conscious toiletry items, cute reading lights and even a few books to curl up with. An added bonus to this room was a private deck overlooking the part of the bay. We did some bird-watching right from our room! We enjoyed the otter-themed decor in the room too.