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The Drifthaven at Gearhart

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Gearhart, Oregon · 0.3 mi to the sand

On-site lodging Elopements

These cottage rooms & suites 1 block from a grocery offer contemporary furnishings & courtesy bikes.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 503-738-7373
  • Website thedrifthaven.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

67 N Cottage Ave, Gearhart, OR 97138

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Drifthaven at Gearhart and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging 3 mentions

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🔥 Beach Bonfire 3 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 155 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 6 mentions

“A gentleman by the name of Heath, self proclaimed grounds keeper, did everything to go above and beyond to make my family comfortable.”

💵 great value for a beach venue 3 mentions

From the reviews

If I’m being honest I have yet to stay, but we have booked out the place for our small wedding next year. The initial process speaking with Charlee was so easy. She’s been so great to work with and wonderful in answering my questions.

★★★★★ — Shelby, Aug 2025

The thing that really made this place outstanding was the customer service and staff. A gentleman by the name of Heath, self proclaimed grounds keeper, did everything to go above and beyond to make my family comfortable. We got into town when it was pouring rain and he assisted us to our cottage.

★★★★★ — Isaac, Nov 2025

My wife and I had a romantic time at cabin # 1. I could live in that sweet cabin with my bride for all of time. The fireplace, the corner Shower with the exceptionally hot water, the loft bedroom, the cozy livingroom. The perfect kitchen. We rode the provided bikes on the Beach and to dinner. Thank you.

★★★★★ — Raven, Jan 2026

Absolutely loved our stay at the Drifthaven!!! The rooms are super spacious and cozy with walking distance to the beach and the little town. Super clean and quiet, the Drifthaven has everything you need for a perfect gateway! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

★★★★★ — Zuzia, Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 155 reviews →

Getting married at The Drifthaven at Gearhart

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.