My nephew and I have fished for steelhead with Mike for at least 8 years. It is always an enjoyable…read moreexperience and we are almost always successful. Mike knows the Wilson River especially well and he guides us to the best spots. He is congenial and works diligently to have us connect with a bright steelhead. His equipment is first class and his service is top rate.

Nobody works harder to get you onto fish than Mike Hazen. He's the hardest worker on the river…read morehands down, He's all about safety and explains where everything is on the boat from the start, Some guides watch the clock and simply give up after a certain amount of time. Not Mike, he wants you to catch fish more than you do. He understands that you've spent your time and money to go fishing with him and expect results. I can honestly say that I've fished with Mike about a dozen times and the boat has limited out every time. And that includes Spring Salmon fishing which generally is more difficult.

Went here last weekend to see if they rented crab rings. They didn't, but they told me the closest…read moreplace to them that did and told me where I should go if I wanted to catch anything. She was very friendly and helpful, definitely a place I would come back to for tackle or bait.

Very helpful and nice. Picked up our fishing license here and directions to best fishing as well as…read morewhere to get something to eat.

My mother lived in Astoria as a teenager in the 1940s and early 50s and she fondly looked back as…read morethe best times in her long life. Her request to have her ashes strewn in the Columbia River at the foot of 15th street was accomplished thanks to Mark and his beautiful tug! His knowledge of Astoria along with the boat ride made for a wonderful memorial for our group to send my mother off.

Our friends arrange this experience and we loved it. The tugboat is in wonderful condition and…read morewell maintained. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the local area. It was extra special to see the container ship pilot exchange up close. The views of Astoria and surroundings were great to see---drives home how oriented to the water this city is. Also had some great bird sightings.

A huge thank you to Shannon for working so hard, while cheerfully accomodating The Utterback Five…read more Group! Everything about this excursion was excellent. Our Captain, Nick Hernandez was fantastic. He took us out past Buoy 10. We caught our limits of salmon, plus a bunch of mackeral (They went back in the ocean!) on the way we retrieved the 3 crab pots that Nick set on the way out. Omg!! There were 86 crabs. We kept 42 of them!!!! We got back to shore by noon. The wonderful crew at the marina cleaned and fileted the salmon and expertly vacuum sealed them at a nominal extra fee. ...and, their crew steamed all 42 crabs in this huge pot that gets lowered into the boiling water at NO CHARGE!!! We couldn't believe it. We took our haul back to where we are staying and had a huge seafood fest!!! It was a great day from start to finish! Thank you for a fabulous experience!!!!!

This is a little place run by a friendly old guy. It's really close to everything, but I will tell…read moreyou, it's TIGHT! The spaces are super small and you better hope you get a nice neighbor, because you are in very tight quarters. We have a bigger rig, but I did see others here too and well, if there is a will there is a way. The staff and soo super friendly.. if anything stay for that! It was a little dicey getting in/ out. Be careful! It is a bit rundown but really for the location, it is very convenient. It is also managed by a younger guy who is cool. Ice and a little fishing store on site.

Sweetest little town county fair, there's a raffle for a sheep !! Bring cash Wi-Fi is spotty for…read morecards lots to see rides 4a, ffa and local businesses galore. Live music too come see ! The drive here is amazing ocean river and trees completely lovely people are kind and the mood is mellow and happy !lots to see

Can't think of any negatives…read more - Clean, well-appointed cabins. - Small kitchen is equipped with coffee maker (including coffee/filters), small fridge, oven, all the utensils, microwave. - Electric heat in two rooms, no A/C. - There's a TV although we never turned it on. - Wifi works. Also had 5G AT&T reception with 3 bars. - Lots of places outside to sit, grill food, relax. - Short walk to an expansive undeveloped beach. - Longer but still short walk to the only pub in town (Doc's Tavern). - Quiet. - If you stay during the annual Rod Run to the End of the World car show, you'll probably be treated to a few cottage neighbors staying here with their classic cars. We had a T-Bird, Mustang, Olds 4-4-2, late 50's Impala and some sort of old Dodge. Highly recommended.

We've stayed here twice now with our old furry buddy Huxley, and can't wait to come back for a…read morethird. The beach access is a short 5 minute walk and it's pretty sparsely used so it feels like you have the whole beach to yourself. Yeah, Washington beaches are cool and windy, but that means no one is there! The Long Beach peninsula is one of my favorite road trips. The cottages are super fun. Jeff is always accommodating and is just the nicest dude you could meet. There are beach chairs to borrow, WiFi, DVD/VHS movies to watch (we never have, too much to do!) and some really nice Weber grills shared amongst the cabins. The interiors are small, but it's called a "cottage" for a reason and that's part of the fun. Somehow we always show up with way too much stuff, making it a little cramped, but that's on us. The kitchen works, but don't plan to do much serious cooking in it. There are some useable tools, pots and pans, plates, silverware. Don't plan on cooking a Thanksgiving turkey or anything like that, though. Plan on doing some grilling on the Webers. You'll enjoy sitting outside and grilling with live fire a lot more than messing around with an unpredictable stove! This place is really dog friendly. Our little guy turns into a whole different dog when we come here. Somehow the beach and the freedom he has really brings out the inner wild and it's so fun to see. I couldn't help posting a few pictures. Can't wait to come back!

It is incredible enough that this beautiful Victorian home built in 1895 on the Columbia River…read morewaterfront has been lovingly restored, but I felt very fortunate that it is open to the public and I had the chance to stay there. It is very accessible from Portland and the drive there is beautiful, and when you arrive at your destination you immediately feel at peace. Brian and Linda do a great job of making you feel welcome. We brought our own snacks and had a picnic in the gazebo and enjoyed the view of the river, which is so wide at that point that it almost gives the visual of being at the ocean as ships rolled by. We stayed in the Hummingbird Room which has a very comfortable bed and a wonderful view out of the window. The rates are very affordable and include breakfast - Brian is a great cook and they offer several meal options. We added the firewood package and were so glad we did, as I type this I wish I could be back there next to the fire while looking at the river. They only have two rooms so if you went with some friends you would have the whole place to yourselves. This really is a hidden gem and I highly recommend making the trip while you can.

Linda and Brian are wonderful hosts and the house is a piece of art, the beach a few steps away,…read morewoods, waterfalls, serenity, views, hiking, and always the best food! My favorite place to go when I want to get out of the city! It feels like home when we stay there. I will be back for sure!