The Fireside Motel
1881 Hwy 101 N
Yachats, OR
The tidal pools start at the edge of the parking lot.
About The Fireside Motel
The Fireside Motel occupies a narrow shelf of oceanfront Highway 101 in Yachats, a small coastal town that sits between Newport and Florence at a bend in the Oregon Coast where the terrain shifts from broad sandy beaches to rocky headlands and sea stacks. The property runs along the water above a tidal rock shelf teeming with hermit crabs, sea anemones, and ochre sea stars. The Overleaf Lodge sits directly to the north, and the two properties share a coastal walking path and EV charging infrastructure. Named rooms that nod to local shorebirds, a Village Gift Gallery stocked with objects found nowhere else in town, and a complimentary DVD lending library add a layer of personality that has kept guests returning to the same room for years. This is a motel that feels settled into Yachats rather than dropped onto it.
What The Fireside Motel Is Known For
The Fireside's most consistent differentiator is its position: the tidal pools begin at the edge of the property, the Pacific is the first thing visible from most rooms, and the shared coastal walking path with Overleaf Lodge gives guests access to both properties' oceanfront grounds. This is not a property that has views of the ocean. The ocean is the floor plan. A motel that has held this positioning on the Yachats coastline for decades, earned Travelers' Choice recognition, and kept its character intact through a guest base that comes back to the same room year after year has done something difficult: it has stayed itself.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- EV Charging
- WiFi
- Tidal pool access from property
- Village Gift Gallery
- Complimentary DVD library
- Coastal walking path to Overleaf Lodge
What Guests Love
- The tidal rock shelf at the property edge is accessible at low tide. Sea anemones, hermit crabs, and ochre sea stars are visible without a hike, directly below the parking area.
- Named rooms and a Village Gift Gallery stocked with things actually worth buying reflect decades of a motel growing its own identity rather than adopting someone else's.
- Two Level 2 EV chargers are on site on a first-come basis, with four additional chargers available at the Overleaf Lodge next door, giving the Fireside one of the largest EV charging footprints of any property on the central Oregon Coast.
Worth Knowing
- Rooms on the second floor offer elevated ocean views but involve stairs. No elevator is on the property; confirm accessibility needs before booking.
- Highway 101 runs along the east side of the property. Rooms may hear some road noise; requesting an oceanfront-facing room minimizes this.
- The nearest full-service grocery store is in Florence, about 25 miles south, or Newport, about 25 miles north. Yachats has a small market and several restaurant options in town.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
- The front desk is staffed daily. For arrivals outside staffed hours, contact the property in advance to arrange alternative key access.
The Room
Rooms range from economical second-floor ocean-view options to oceanfront rooms with private balconies and in-room fireplaces. Each comes with a refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee maker, and DVD player. A complimentary lending library at the front desk provides films to bring back to the room. Accessible rooms are available in the Osprey section. Pet-friendly rooms come with dog chairs, protective bedding covers, and cleanup supplies. The rooms are kept simple and well-maintained, built around the fact that the ocean is the real amenity: every room that faces west is oriented toward it.
The Grounds
The Fireside sits directly above the Pacific, where a coastal rock shelf drops to tidal pools within steps of the parking area. Guests access the tidal zone through a gate in the property's oceanfront path. The Overleaf Lodge occupies the northern edge of the property, and a walking path connects the two, continuing along the rocky coastline in both directions. Two Level 2 EV chargers are available on a first-come basis, with an additional four chargers at Overleaf next door. The front desk hosts the Village Gift Gallery. Complimentary on-site parking is included. No resort fee is charged.
The Experience
The morning rhythm at the Fireside is simple: wake up, pull back the curtain, watch the tide. The tidal pools outside are accessible at low tide, and the timing of a stay often organizes itself around when the water is down. Cape Perpetua's concentrated geology, four miles south, adds a half-day itinerary with Thor's Well and the Devil's Churn at its core. Yachats Brewing is in town. The oceanfront 804 Trail threads along the rocky waterfront, connecting to longer routes through Sitka spruce old growth south toward the cape. At the end of the day, the coastal path is the right place to finish: the view north toward Smelt Sands, the sound of water over rock, the quality of the light on the Pacific as it drops. Guests who come to Yachats often find they have stayed in exactly the right town.
Details
Yachats, OR 97498
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Fireside Motel have WiFi?
Yes, The Fireside Motel has WiFi.
What is there to do near The Fireside Motel?
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area: 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Smelt Sands State Recreation Site: 1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Sea Lion Caves: 16 miles, about a 30 minute drive.
How far is The Fireside Motel from Cape Perpetua Scenic Area?
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Fireside Motel from Smelt Sands State Recreation Site?
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is The Fireside Motel from Sea Lion Caves?
16 miles, about a 30 minute drive.
How far is the Fireside Motel from Cape Perpetua?
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is 4 miles south of the Fireside Motel via US-101, about a 10 minute drive. The area includes Thor's Well, the Devil's Churn, tidal pools on the Captain Cook Trail, and an 800-foot overlook with views of 70 miles of coastline.
Is the Fireside Motel pet friendly?
Yes. The Fireside Motel welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
Does the Fireside Motel have a pool?
The Fireside Motel does not have a pool. The property sits directly on the Pacific with a tidal rock shelf accessible from the grounds at low tide, which is where most guests spend their outdoor time.
Is parking available at the Fireside Motel?
Yes. Free on-site parking is included with every stay at the Fireside Motel.
Does the Fireside Motel include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at the Fireside Motel. The town of Yachats has dining options within walking distance, including Yachats Brewing and a small local market.
Does the Fireside Motel have EV charging?
Yes. Two Level 2 EV chargers are available on the property on a first-come basis. An additional four chargers are available at the Overleaf Lodge next door. Request the RFID access key at the front desk.
Does the Fireside Motel have beach or tidal pool access?
Yes. A tidal rock shelf is accessible directly from the property grounds at low tide, within steps of the parking area. Most oceanfront rooms have direct views of the tidal zone from the room.
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Things to Do Near the Oregon coast
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Four miles south via US-101. At the cape, the Devil's Churn and Thor's Well are the most dramatic tidal features on the central Oregon Coast; the 800-foot overlook above takes in 70 miles of coastline on a clear day. The Captain Cook Trail reaches tide pools considered among the best on the coast, and old-growth Sitka spruce trails extend in both directions.
Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
One mile north of the Fireside. A rocky point park with excellent tide pools, a dedicated smelt fishing beach, and ocean views that draw both whale watchers and agate hunters. The 804 Trail connects this site south through Yachats along the waterfront.
Sea Lion Caves
16 miles, about a 30 minute drive.
Sixteen miles south via US-101. North America's largest sea cave: a natural basalt cavern accessible by elevator, where hundreds of Steller sea lions haul out year-round. The cave opens through a natural archway directly to the Pacific, and the elevator descends 208 feet to the cave floor.