Boat-Access Cabin on a Private Cove of Tenmile Lake
$450,000
Tenmile Lake sits in Coos County, a few miles inland from the Oregon coast near Lakeside, fed by streams running off the Coast Range — the fourth-largest lake in Oregon, and one that most people outside the region have never heard of.
There's no road to this property — the only way in is by boat, and that's the whole idea. The cabin sits on a 7-acre parcel in Tenmile Lake's Blacks Arm, above its own private cove, on the 4th-largest lake in Oregon. The structure itself is perched on pilings at the water's edge, with a gangway leading down to a proper dock — weathered planks, a bench facing the lake, and a small boat tied up ready to go. One bedroom, one bath, 480 square feet, and a year-round creek that runs through the property and feeds the cabin's water supply — which is an unusual thing to have on a lot this size.
Price-cut to $450,000, the cabin has had real work done recently — new flooring, roof, deck, lighting, shower, and pilings — so this isn't a project that needs immediate attention. The 7 acres also include merchantable timber and a cleared trail through the property, and the county may allow subdivision (buyer to verify). The listing is handled by Horsepower Real Estate.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
Access to this property is by boat only — there's no road frontage, which is the trade-off for the privacy. Buyers should confirm where they'd keep a vehicle and launch from before relying on the daily boat commute.
Recreation & Boating
Tenmile Lake supports waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, swimming, and boating, plus fishing for steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and brown bullhead. The Columbia Drag Boat Association holds annual drag boat races on the lake each August, if that's ever a draw rather than a nuisance.
Dock & Waterfront Features
The property has a dock at the water's edge, accessed via a gangway from the cabin — which itself sits on pilings above the lake. The dock includes seating and a spot to tie up a small boat, making it a functional launch point for the cove and the broader lake. The listing notes new pilings as part of recent work, which covers the structure the cabin and dock both depend on. Buyers should confirm dock condition and any applicable Coos County or state permitting requirements for future modifications.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Lake-access property like this is generally subject to normal seasonal level changes rather than river or tidal flooding, but buyers should still pull the FEMA flood map for this parcel and get an insurance quote before closing.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Lakeside's small historic downtown has a mix of local shops, restaurants, and cafes, with Music in the Park running free Thursday evening concerts at Jesse M. Hanson Memorial Park every summer. The Fourth of July weekend brings a vendor fair, car show, and fireworks to the County Park on the lake's south end.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Tenmile Lakes County Park offers a boat launch and the public, fee-free Wulfy Beach for swimming and sunning. Beyond the lake, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the historic Umpqua River Lighthouse are both within easy reach for hiking, wildlife viewing, and beach access.
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