Cozy living area with wood stove, new hideabed, cable TV with DVD/VHS, Internet
Location: Seal Rock, Central Coast, Oregon, USA (12 miles South of Newport; 2.5 hours to Portland or Eugene)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
Our own personal retreat on the central Oregon coast has two bedrooms, with queen-size and twin/trundle beds, a single-bed futon, and a brand-new hide-a-bed in the vaulted, pine-ceiling living room. High speed internet makes staying in touch a breeze!
Perfect for families, retirees, two couples, or the solo vacationer. This airy one-level home sits among sitka spruce, shore pines, huckleberries, and ferns. A one-minute walk to the beach with easy access for seniors and children. From the well-equipped kitchen and sunny, protected deck you will see light glinting off water between trees, listen to birdsongs, and enjoy the stillness of the immense night sky far from city lights.
Explore some of the coast's best tidepools or walk the long, clean, sandy beach. Watch the sunset. Go crabbing in nearby Waldport, five minutes away, where large supermarkets, a video store, gourmet coffees, and restaurants supply all of your basic needs.
Newport, home of the famous Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Mark Hatfield Science Center, is just twenty minutes north with superb oceanfront dining, a performing arts center, and galleries. Quaint shops, eateries, large docks of yachts and fishing boats, a Madame Tussard's wax museum, and other family entertainment line Newport's Historic Bayfront, while the Rogue Brewery's tasting room is just across the picturesque bay bridge.
Other nearby activities include whale watch cruises, fishing charters, hiking old-growth trails in the coast range's Drift Creek Wilderness, mushrooming (in season), Sea Lion Caves (the largest on the Pacific Coast), horseback riding on the beach - just a half-hour south, historic lighthouses, national and state parks and scenic areas, waterfalls, wine tours, and Oregon sand dunes.
Please tell us a little about your planned stay; it helps us to know who we are speaking with and encourages a successful lodging match. If we don't know your situation we probably won't accept your booking. Thanks in advance.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : Trundle beds
- Convertible Bed : Brand new hide-a-bed in living room, plus single futon.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Brand-new range, self-cleaning, with four burners
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes new blender
- Refrigerator : Large fridge
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Filtered view of water through trees
- Communications
- Telephone : Long-distance calling possible with phone cards. Cell phone reception works well.
- Broadband Internet : DSL with modem
- Other Amenities
- High Chair, Two AM/FM Radios, Good Cell Phone Reception, Audio Cassette and CD Player, 200 Feet from Ocean, Vaulted Ceilings in 2 Rooms, Large Range and Oven, Baseboard Heating
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : easy access to house itself, and within house. Some limitation in bathroom. Please ask for details.
- Kid Friendly : Games and books provided
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Historic Lighthouses, National and State Parks and Scenic Areas, Waterfalls, Wine Tours, Oregon Sand Dunes, Old Growth Forests, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Marine Science Center
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$75/night Su-Th, $85/night Fr-Sat, for 2 people, Sept.15-May 15, except holidays.
$120/night May 16-Labor Day, for 2 people, + T-giving, Winter & Spring holidays.
Additional guests $15/night/person. Limit 7 total.
Children under 10 free. All taxes included in price.
Weekly rates: 7 nights for price of 6,from $460 (2 guests,off-season) and up.
Cleaning Fee: $50-$60, depending on number of beds used.
Minimum stay 2 nts (negotiable). Special monthly rates available.
$200 totally refundable security deposit required through PayPal.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1977
Still together after 40 years of marriage, Ingrid Wendt and Ralph Salisbury are both widely published authors and teachers of creative writing at all grade levels, from kindergarten through graduate school MFA programs. They live full time in Eugene, OR, where Ralph has retired from the University of Oregon. Ingrid continues to accept invitations to visit public and private schools, teaching poetry writing to students AND their teachers, through inservice programs around the country and abroad. Both Ingrid and Ralph have been 3-time Fulbright professors in Germany. Please visit their websites. Just enter 3 w's, each name in lower case, dot com.
Why the Owner Chose Seal Rock
We could have purchased something in Florence or Newport, but they don't have the same kind of beautiful beach we do: rocks and tidepools and almost no other humans, ever! Also, we have great ease of access: just a one-minute walk from our door, and no steep steps. And -- amazingly -- there are less rainy days at the coast in winter than we have back home in Eugene. Eating out is easy here, too: just a 15-minute drive either north or south takes us to lots of great restaurants.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Where else could we gather delicious mussels at low tide, almost all year long? Where else could we gather huckleberries in autumn, for pancakes and muffins? Even in storms, our house is cozy and warm, and well-stocked with environmental magazines, novels, poetry, puzzles, games, and nature guides: books on constellations, Oregon birds, coastal wildflowers, fish, trees, rocks, sea vegetables -- even seafood cookbooks. And, on clear nights, there's the milky way!
Property Photos
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- Cozy living area with wood stove, new hideabed, cable TV with DVD/VHS, Internet - Newport, OR - Oregon Real Estate & Travel near Seal Rock & Waldport
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- Kitchen with new range, microwave, coffee maker, toaster -- and lots more! - Newport, OR - Oregon Real Estate & Travel near Seal Rock & Waldport
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- Wonderful tidepools on "our beach," no need to cross highway, very secluded - Newport, OR - Oregon Real Estate & Travel near Seal Rock & Waldport
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- Easy beach access for Ralph at 85!
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- View to East, Highway 101 hidden behind trees and bushes in far background
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- Filtered ocean view from kitchen and dining area. Beach is just beyond trees!
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- Queen bed in front bedroom
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- Cheerful bedroom with trundle bed (2 twin beds) and desk
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- Sunset looking west from beach access point (Quail Street)
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- You're almost always alone at the beach. (Photo taken exactly at beach access.)
Traveler Reviews (26)
Scappoose, OR
Guest: Rhonda
(Scappoose, Or)
Date of Stay: 10/30/09
Review Submitted: 11/06/09
My husband & I stayed at this very comfortable cabin for a week. We had everything we needed right at our fingertips, all the luxuries of home. It is obvious that care has been taken to provide for the needs of thier guests. Including many informational pamphlets and postings about the surrounding area and its provisions. We had amazing weather! Beginning of November with sunny, clear skies made the beach even more beautiful, and a minus tide showed us very colorful, very busy tidepools. At night we could hear the ocean from the cabin. We look forward to returning to this cabin as often as possible! We found it perfect in everyway.
Owner response:Thanks for sharing your happy experience, Rhonda. I'm so glad our place welcomed you, and made you feel comfortable and at home. And it really IS an amazing, beach, isn't it? Especially at minus tides. We sometimes even gather mussels during the minus tides. They're so easy to cook -- so if you like shellfish, you might give that a try sometime! Please come back soon! -- Ingrid
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Maximum Comfort and Relaxation
Guest: Laine B.
Date of Stay: 11/12/11
Review Submitted: 11/21/11
My husband and I just returned from eight blissful days in this cozy house, and we already can't wait to go back. This house is so comfortable, so well-equipped, that we could completely relax, since our needs were so well met. Since it's November, we loved the woodstove's gentle heat. It rained a few times hard enough to hear the patter on the open pine ceiling, and always, we could hear the gentle sound of the waves. We needed a relaxing vacation, and in this house, we certainly got it. Very good beds, wonderful bedding. The location couldn't be better, secluded in the woods and so close to the beach that even I, with a knee injury, could manage it every day. We only saw a few scattered people, and only at dog-walking times; the other times, we had it all to ourselves. Wonderful beach to walk on, photograph, explore, daydream on. It's ideally close to everything needed, too - all the shops, restaurants, and galleries of Newport, and the smaller, more casual places of Waldport and Yachats. You'll need a full week - or more! - to really get the most out of this location. We've been spending a week a year in Newport for years, and have stayed in other places--but now we've found our Newport home for as long as Ralph and Ingrid will let us keep coming!
Owner response:Dear Laine and Amos, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It means a lot to us to know that our special beach and the house we've loved for so long, are being enjoyed and appreciated. We'll look forward to your return!
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getting away
Guest: Lisa S.
Date of Stay: 03/29/11
Review Submitted: 10/23/11
this is our second time staying at this beach house. it is sooo wonderful. it was great to wake up to the waves crashing against the tidepools. the beach is quite and privite. it makes you feel like you are home.
Owner response:Thanks for coming back -- and for taking the time for this review. It makes us happy to share our special little corner of the world. Please come again!
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Amazing Beach!!
Guest: Doug
(Jacksonville, IL.)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
This rustic beach home had all of the comforts of home..then some! Just a stones throw away from one of the prettiest beaches in, Seal Rock! My best friend and I went soley to take pictures of the Oregon coast, and we couldn't have found a better spot. The rock formations on the beach were incredible(not to mention, seal rock, just around the corner)...and the natural pools that formed at low tide, were like your own personal swimming holes. If I ever visit Seal Rock again, I hope my new, favorite place will be available...thanks for sharing your vacation home with us Ingrid and Ralph, we had an awesome time!
Owner response:Thanks for writing, Doug. We're so glad you had a good time -- and you're right, that beach is a photographer's dream. We'll look forward to your return visit!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A wonderful week on the Coast
Guest: Pieter
(Medford, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
I think the ultimate question about a vacation rental is, would you go back again? And in this case the answer is absolutely yes! And we plan to rent it again. The house is very comfortable, both the beds and furniture. I would say it's rustic, but refined. We enjoyed having a fire in the nice wood stove on cool evenings which made it very cozy. The kitchen had everything we needed to eat most of our meals there. The location is outstanding. In literally a few minutes you are on the wonderful beach for a walk or driving on Hwy 101 for shopping or sightseeing. At low tide there are some wonderful tide pools. We felt right at home there and the Central Coast is just a beautiful area. Highly recommended! And looking forward to our next visit. And we've already recommended it to friends.
Owner response:Dear Pieter, Thank you for taking the time to write such a glowing review. It gives us great pleasure to know that our efforts -- and our much-loved beach, and beach home -- are appreciated and enjoyed. We'll look forward to your return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Best Beach Location
Guest: Adam & Mary
(Boise, ID)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
Hi Ingrid, We're back home from our AWESOME vacation to the coast! We loved your beach house! It was in the best location and on the most amazing beach. It was perfect for our family of 4. We had the most beautiful, sunny weather the morning that we explored the tide pools. We saw so many starfish and cool little sea creatures!! The kids got such a kick out of the singing fish on the wall! Wish we were back there right now! Thanks for such a relaxing, comfortable place to stay.
Owner response:Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your good words. We love it when other families discover the wonders of our very special beach and enjoy our cozy home away from home. Please come again!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
A quaint cottage with beautiful beach access
Guest: beachbum
(USA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/10
The house was very simple, yet comfortable. It has a secluded feel despite its proximity to Hwy 101 (on beach side). It is set in serene forest with beach adjacent. The cottage contained everything my family needed to have a wonderful beach stay. In addition to the beautiful tide pools on the local beach, there are a variety of State parks and a gorgeous beaches within minutes. Overall a great getaway with enough creature comforts to provide a comfortable and relaxing vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Time despite Rainy Weather
Guest: Joel and Karyn
(Providence, Utah)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
My husband and I brought our twin grandsons to the Oregon coast for a first time experience traveling together. We live in Northern Utah so coastal experiences are a unique experience for us. Even though we had "off and on" rain for the 3 days we were there, we took advantage of the "dry" times to explore the beach and enjoy nearby attractions such as the Hatfield Science Center, Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Nature Preservea with tidepools nearby, Mo's Chowder House, Seal Rock State Park and a glass blowing demonstration in Seal Rock. The beach house was just so comfortable and welcoming! And the great pricing what we needed. We used the patio BBQ and enjoyed home cooked steaks and chicken. We watched the weather regularly on TV, played Connect 4 (provided at home) and talked and laughed while listening to the soothing rain on the roof. Thank you Ingrid and Ralph for sharing your place. It gave us time to get to know even better our 12 year-old grandsons. Your help and immediate answers to questions beforehand were great. The JOY was in the JOURNEY not so much the desired sunny weather.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Tammy Schwartz
(Missoula, Montana)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09
Review Submitted: 08/14/09
We had a family of 5 stay in this beach house for 1 week. It was so much more than we expected! Cozy, roomy & kid friendly. The house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need & more. The beach is a 1 minute walk from the front door. Stores & laundermats within 15mins of travel. Friendly neighbors. This place is a hidden gem!
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Guest: Connie Danforth
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Date of Stay: 01/07/09
Review Submitted: 01/07/09
We stayed at this cozy house for 2009 New Years. We had the best time went to Newport and had a great dinner and went back a enjoyed the quit and warm fire. There was a big storm while there but had no problems getting in out out of the place. It was just so comfy that we only went to town to go to store then back to relax. Close walk to the beach so could go at anytime with out loading up the car. Everything we needed was there and that was great as well. Thank you for the great place to stay.
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