Cozy Retreat

Guest: Jesse and Sarah (Redding, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

My husband and I stayed here for our 5 year wedding anniversary and absolutely loved it. The condo had everything we needed for a relaxing week on the ocean. Perfect for a couple looking to get away at a cozy location. We loved everything from walking the private beach and unwinding in the very private hot tub in the evenings. Owners were extremely friendly and had no problems getting a hold of them when needed. We hope to return again soon!!

Owner response: Sarah...Thank you! We hope you will come and stay with us the next time you are on vacation in our little slice of heaven. Thanks... Laurie

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Our stay in Brookings

Guest: SummerTraveler (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

Overall, we had a decent stay at the cottage by the sea. A few thoughts: Pros: Spacious, nicely appointed and decorated cottage; nice location with access to dog-friendly beach; peek-ocean view; comfy bed and couches; updated kitchen/bath; nice flat screen and DVD player; convenient parking for one car. Cons: Cottage was not entirely clean when we arrived due to obvious dust, human hair, and food particles on tables and couches; stove and inside of fridge were not clean; some cutlery still had food particles on them. Owner was difficult to reach before and during our stay. Didn't respond to our several emails or calls. No access to WIFI internet in cottage. Though no fault of the cottage owners, the office registration staff was extremely rude for no apparent reason other than us asking basic and polite questions, and this made parts of our stay unpleasant.

Owner response:We are very sorry for the condition of the cabin. This will be addressed with the cleaning staff. We share the wifi with other cabins and the internet access is sometimes hard to access due to the mountains and coast. We are installing a wifi in our cabin this month. I'm sorry you were unable to contact us as we were out of town during your stay and were unable to get cell access. We would love to have you return and would like to give you a free night for your troubles. Thank you... blessings.. Ken & Laurie

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Wonderful, relaxing!

Guest: Smokey (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

This lovely cottage was very relaxing for us, and our three teenage boys. We had a leak with the hot tub (one of the main reasons we chose the cottage) which was fixed in a timely manner. The beach was semi-private, with few people using it. We had lots of fun collecting mussels to eat, though clam digging was not as successful (not a good year, per the local shell fish collectors). It was a really fun vacation in a great location. Thank you!

Owner response:Thank you! We hope you will come and stay with us the next time you are on vacation in our little slice of heaven. Thanks... Laurie

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

the best in relaxation

Guest: snookie (Redding CA)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Ken and Laurie's "Cottage By the Sea". With our hectic lives, we really need to disconnect and reconnect . The Cottage remodel was even more than we expected! This magic place is the key for us! Great medicine for a great get-away! We'll be back again for sure! Carl and Linda , Redding Ca.

Owner response:Thank you Carl & Linda... We love sharing our little piece of Heaven and making new friends. Please come back anytime. Many blessings... Ken & Laurie

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

cozy and cute

Guest: Exploring Southern Oregon Coast (Beaverton, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

Your remodeled cottage was very cozy, cute and comfortable. The beautiful decor made it a very inviting place to stay. My husband, our dog and I loved exploring the area during the day and relaxing by the fireplace at night. Soaking in the private hot tub under the stars made it extra special. (not the dog, of course!) Thank you for sharing your cottage, Laurie and Ken.

Owner response:Thank you Adina... We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and hope you come back again soon. We love to share our Cottage by the Sea. . Thank you & many blessings.... Laurie & Ken

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.

Great Location

Guest: Escape Artists (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/12/10

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is bright and clean. Great place for couples looking for an escape. Located near the CA border so Oregon and California sights are in easy reach. Right above a great walking beach.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Great place and a great price

Guest: brian-oregon (oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

My family and I had a great time over spring break at the "Cottage by the Sea" The owners are very nice and took good care that we enjoyed our stay. The cabins have everything you need for a nice stay on the beach.

Owner response:When we moved to Brookings we felt like we had a slice of heaven.... Now we want to share it with everyone.. Thank you for the review and please come back soon... Cottags by the Sea

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.

Guest: Barbara115 (Reno, NV)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

We were so lucky to find the Cottage by the Sea. We spent four nights at the cottage over Valentines Weekend and it was fabulous! Laurie graciously allowed us to push our reservation back a day due to illness and we arrived at the cottage and were so pleased at what we found. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. Laurie called to check that everything was up to our expectations and was so pleasant and helpful telling me about the other cottages. The cottage was very cozy and romantic and we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves any more. The access to the beach and view of the ocean was awesome! We will definitely go back to the cottage in the future when returning to the Brookings area. Barbara and John Reno, NV

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Guest: The Pedersons (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/10

We had a great time at the Cottage by the Sea. Our three children enjoyed the loft and the hot tub!!! The view of the beach was glorious! We had a very restful time and wished we could stay longer. Thank you!!!

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Guest: Jim Weitsen (Auburn, CA )
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/05/08

What a lovely spot to enjoy the pleasures of the ocean and the surrounding communities of both Brookings/Harbor and Crescent City. The sandy beach and the mighty Pacific ocean are but a few steps away. We had a lovely time and had two friends join us for a few days making our stay even more enjoyable. Our little Cairn Terrier (Maxine) had a great time too! She stayed busy chasing the sea gulls and barking at the waves crashing on the shore, when she wasn't chasing her ball up and down the beach. It was a restful week for all! Waking up to the sounds and the smells of the ocean a few feet away was just delightful. Star gazing from the hot tub with a glass of wine was wonderful! Even better, was having a glass of wine sitting on the beach as the sun was setting in the West. That scene topped everything off perfectly. We had a wonderful time and we would recommend the Cottage By The Sea to anyone looking to spend some quality time in a delightful setting. Jim & Carol & Maxine Auburn, CA

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