The Stephanie Inn
Cannon Beach, Oregon
There are few things more comforting than watching the Pacific Ocean from the warmth of a crackling fire.
At The Stephanie Inn, that simple pleasure becomes reason enough to visit.
Set along the quieter southern end of Cannon Beach, the inn enjoys one of the area's most beautiful views, with Haystack Rock rising from the shoreline just beyond your window. While the beach is one of the most photographed in America, it never feels like you're sharing it with the crowds.
The rooms invite you to slow down. A fireplace flickers beside floor-to-ceiling windows as the tide rolls in and out, making it surprisingly easy to spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing at all.
The experience extends beyond the room. As evening approaches, the staff will prepare your own private fire on the beach, leaving you to settle beneath a blanket with the sound of the waves and a spectacular Oregon sunset unfolding before you. It is one of those simple luxuries that somehow feels unforgettable.
And if the weather turns, so much the better.
Storms transform the coastline into something entirely different. Waves crash with incredible force, the sky darkens, and the view from beside your in room fireplace becomes every bit as captivating as it is on the clearest summer evening.
Some hotels encourage you to spend your days exploring.
The Stephanie Inn quietly reminds you that sometimes the best part of the journey is simply staying exactly where you are.
