The Villa at Little Cape Horn
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Once you have entered The Villa at Little Cape Horn, your life transforms to a slower pace, your guest room overlooks the Columbia River where you can watch the wildlife and river traffic. Imagine from your room you can open the Villa Style window and let the world into your life. As you sip your coffee in the morning you can watch the osprey teach their chicks to feed, deer drink from the river and ships from all over the world journey to Portland, the second largest port on the west coast. Your room is 80 feet above the river and you can enjoy the mountains in Oregon, along with the windsurfers zipping back and forth as the river is about 1 mile wide at the villa.
We have over two miles of sandy beach for you to stroll, and experience the wildlife close-up. As the tide goes out you can actually explore the giant Little Cape Horn Rock. This historic rock extends into the River and has been used by sailors for years as a navigation point. Fish, swim, windsurf, stroll the beach at sunset or just sit back and let the world pass by you.
Your guest room is appointed with all the comforts of home. Each with its own fireplace, television, modem hook up, private bath, and magnificent view. Privacy is our motto, however you can enjoy the spacious gathering room to visit with guests or venture out to the large outdoor Loggia where you can kick back in the shade and feel the Villa tranquility.Dinner is extra and by reservation only. Breakfast will be a deluxe continental served in your room or in the great room. Special meals by request can be handled.
Joan has traveled various countries for the past 30 years and has explored the world's small luxury inns and B&B's. She has brought home the best amenities for your enjoyment.Her dream was to build a Tuscan Villa in the lush forests of the Pacific North West, where she grew up. Joan has served the public most of her life. She has been a flight attendant, real estate agent, and has worked in the hotel business. Service is foremost in her mind.
All four of our rooms overlook the Columbia River & the Oregon Mountains plus each room has Gas fireplace - Satellite Television - Private Bathroom - Full Breakfast and Room Service.
The Beach
We have over two miles of sandy beach to stroll, you can actually explore the giant Little Cape Horn Rock. This historic rock extends into the River and has been used by sailors for years as a navigation point. The River is about a mile wide at the Villa and a passing point for ships. Watching the ships and wild life from water level is amazing.
Fish, swim, windsurf, canoe, enjoy a fire at sunset or just sit back with your feet in the water and relax. The private Villa beach is a perfect place to unwind from the busy life.
Parties & Special Events
The villa offers many special services such as: Weddings, Private Dinners, Corporate Meetings, Special parties, Wine Tasting, and Reunions just to name a few.Your hostess, Joan Harvey Chester, awaits you and will provide you with an experience that you will never forget.
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Wedding Packages
We will ensure our brides and their wedding guests experience a unique, non-stressful, elegant wedding at the Villa.
We have received so many wonderful compliments from our Brides, and we have shared some on this site. We feel confident that we can make your special day a memory that will last a lifetime.
Our Wedding Packages start at $1,980.00 for the exclusive use of the Venetian Room for a Wedding and Reception for up to 50 guests. We charge $15 extra for each guest over 50 and can accommodate up to 100 guests. We also can host weddings or receptions only."Ty and I would just like to thank you for letting us having our wedding here. The Villa is the most gorgeous place ever to have a wedding. Thanks for being so sweet to us; Joan, breakfast was awesome, Hopefully we will have our anniversary's here." ~ Tayler & Courtney - Cathlamet, WA
"Joan & Richard, Thank you so much for making our wedding beautiful. Everything was done with such perfection & eloquence. We were at ease from the moment we arrived. Words just aren't enough to tell you both how the start of our new life together has been amazing." ~ Amanda & Todd - Longview, WA
Stress-Free Elope Weddings
We handle everything for the Bride & Groom.
Our Packages start at $1,295.00. We will customize the packages to fit your needs. We start off with a phone conversation and a checklist to find out what we can do to make this a wonderful experience for both the Bride & Groom."I cannot thank you enough for what was the most perfect elopement a couple could ever ask for. The setting was breathtaking and your hospitality was world class. I could not stop raving about you to friends and coworkers for weeks after our return. I would most certainly recommend you to anyone who is looking for as wonderful of an experience as Kaylie and I had with our elopement. We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts." ~ Kaylie & Bryce - Seattle, WA
"We never imagined that eloping at the last minute would be such a beautiful, romantic experience. Our elopement ceremony is something neither of us will ever forget, nor will we forget how wonderful you both were to us. We plan to return each year to celebrate our anniversary. " ~ Namouna & T.J. - Cannon Beach, OR -
"What a perfect home. We are in our own paradise. What a honey-moon. A place to be alone: feel at home; and reflect upon one another. A memory never forgotten. And more privately romantic that nowhere else we could've gone. Oh yeah, you have the best pillows in the world. We barely ever got out of bed. " -- Carine & Bradley ~ Longview, WA
"I enjoyed my stay very much.This was my first trip to the Northwest. The area is so beautiful. It was the most relaxing vacation I've ever spent. Joan & Richard thank you both for such a memorable time." -- Jacqueline & Dan ~ Cedar Town, GA
"Thank you for making our wedding dreams come true. What a perfect way to start our marriage. Your place is absolutely beautiful and the food was fabulous." -- Stephanie & Will ~ Portland, OR
"Joan and Richard thank you so much for making our wedding so beautiful and memorable! We will always cherish the days we spent here at the Villa! We can't wait to return .. until then Best Wishes" -- Erynn & Josh ~ San Pedro, CA -
Cathlamet is the second oldest town in Washington and there are many interesting historic sites to visit. The County Museum displays a "buy-boat", a boat that once purchased salmon from gillnetters on the lower Columbia River and also a Shay locomotive used in the logging industry.
Downtown Cathlamet is within easy walking distance to a secluded, protected harbor and full-service marina at the mouth of the Elochoman River where boats launch for salmon and sturgeon fishing on the Lower Columbia River and yachts and fishing boats can moor overnight.
Take some time to explore Cathlamet! Visit an art gallery, browse gift and antique shops, or relax in the local restaurants.
Birdwatching, bicycling and discovering quaint churches and other older buildings are just some of the many relaxing pastimes on Puget Island, just across the bridge from Cathlamet on Highway 409 where a toll ferry crosses into Oregon.
There's so much to do, with plenty of regional events throughout the year!
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- Mt. St. Helens
- Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area
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FROM PORTLAND:
- Going north on I-5 take exit 39 turn left and West to Kelso/Longview
- Follow the signs to SR-4/Ocean Beach Highway.
- Once on Ocean Beach Highway, Drive
- West and look for mile marker 42.
- Go 1/2 mile past mile marker and turn
- Left onto Little Cape Horn Dr.
- Stay left next to Ocean Beach Highway 2 Blocks to Villa Driveway
FROM SEATTLE:- Going south on I-5, take exit 39 and turn right and west to toward Kelso/Longview
- Follow the signs to SR-4/Ocean Beach Highway.
- Once on Ocean Beach Highway, Drive West and look for mile marker 42.
- Go 1/2 mile past mile marker and turn Left onto Little Cape Horn Dr.
- Stay left next to Ocean Beach Highway 2 Blocks to Villa Driveway