Vacation Rentals by Owner

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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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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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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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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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!

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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:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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 (-)
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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Very cozy and clean

Guest: coast_vistorID (Kuna ID)
Date of Stay: 10/02/08 Review Submitted: 10/07/08

This was a great place for our family, we hope to stay again very soon. Thank you Ingrid for all your help.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/12/08

My husband and I stayed at this adorable and cozy cottage on the Oregon coast for our 14th anniversary this last weekend. We had a nice time walking down to the beach and watching the waves roll in. The drive to Newport is only a about ten minutes or so to the north and Waldport is about the same to the south, so the location is convenient. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to get away for a weekend or maybe even longer. We hope to bring the kids with us next time for a summer holiday next year. We look forward to it and can't wait to see the coast again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

This place is just perfect ti stay in! We were here from Aug 27th-Sept1st for our 2 year anniversary and we had the most amazing setting. The cool winds on the beach, CABLE TV (we don't have this at home), a nice warm cozy house to come home to. The whole time we were here, the locals thought we had just got together because we were constantly flirty and kissing...but you can help it because the amazing sounds and sights, just makes you want to cuddle with your partner. We will be back as soon as we can. We left a shovel for the next guests to try and beat our great sand castles! You will enjoy the great amenities this house offers from the quiet neighborhood, the VERY short distance to the beautiful Oregon beach, a fully loaded house with plenty of dishes, coat hangers, bedding, DVD and VCR player and the games. We did not a one dull minute there...so much fun! Trust me, I could write a novel about this place and Ingrid and Ralph are just the sweetest couple ever. They are so easy to get along with and they are so respectful, they make you feel like a part of the family and right at home. Hope to see you soon Seal Rock! ~Jessica and Allen~ Eugene, OR

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/31/08

We spent the week of July 20th to 27th,2008.Your beach was very comfortable & homey. It had everything we needed. A 2 minute walk took us toan almost Private beach. One of nicest on the coast. We would recommend this place to anyone looking to advoid all the hustle & bustle of most other areas. Jerry & Ruth Potter

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/07

Stayed here the first week of August. Wonderful location. Quiet beach with miles of sand, tidepools, and surf. Beach is two cabins down a very qiet road to the beach. Comfortable house with fully set up kitchen, two bedrooms, all the comforts of home, even a Scrabble game for those epic battles after the kids are in bed. Met a few locals on the beach who think that this is the best beach on the coast. We have to agree. We'll hopefully be back soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/18/07

My son, d-i-l and I enjoyed a lovely four-day stay in this homey cabin and were happy to walk a wondrous beach and enjoy our favorite restaurant: Local Ocean Seafood, in Newport. PERFECT oysters! The household was very well equipped for all our needs and I'd recommend it to anyone who wishes to enjoy the area as we did.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/28/07

Very nice visit. Quiet area. Looking forward to making this an annual tradition.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/20/07

We had a great time at this house. The house as nothing fancy, but was very clean and neat and well stocked and equipped. It was just a two minute walk to the beach, which was great. The owner was very thorough and helpful in making the arrangements as well. Over all a great experience!

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Guest: Phyllis Reasoner and 3 friends
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

We are four women, self-dubbed "The YeeHaa Sisterhood" (we can only aspire to "ya-yaa." We have reveled in the poetry, the location, and the perfect comfort of your get-away. Thank you. (copied from written guestbook left in house, 12-11-05)

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Guest: Lorrie and Chuck Olson
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

Thanks for the chance to stay at your beach house. We really enjoyed walking the beach, checking tidepools every day. We had beautiful clear, cool days -- windy. We checkd out the coast from Astoria to Reedsport. I really enjoyed reading your poems from your own book. do some more. Tonight we ate at the Japanese Restaurant -- great. (Copied from guest book inside the house, July 21, 2006.)

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Guest: Tou and Brooke Moua
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

My wife and I love it here. Very cosy and close to the beach. I've never been to the coast but my wife has. This cabin has made it a great experience. We plan to come back sometime. The first two days rained but thank God the next two days were bright as heaven. Thank you and have a good one. (copied from guest book in the house, June 18, 2006)

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Guest: Molly and John Carmichael
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

As usual the Oregon June weather did not give us the sun we had hoped for. However, we enjoyed ourselves just the same. Due to recent physical challenges we did not stay at our usual favorite motel in Lincoln City. The beach access there is a steep hike. This h as an easy trek and despite the rain, we went to the beach every day. Our granddaughter enjoyed running free in the wind and water. This is a very sweet cabin. So glad to have found you on the "net": it was great to have a cosy place to enjoy our family. Thanks a bunch. (copied from guest book inside the house: June 2006)

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Guest: Dawn, Staci, Rachan, Jared
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! W.O.W. I love the smell of the ocean right there. I love the sunset last night. Th anks 4 having us stay. We all (stepbro, his friend, Mom & StepDad & I) love the place. Mother & I call it our home & how much we want it soooo bad! I love UR purple blanket, I wanted 2 trade U 4 one, HA HA! - but I did not. (copied from guest book in the house, Dec. 31, 2005)

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Guest: Jim and Kathleen Passie
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

A wonderful week -- celebrating our 39th anniversary and our "Beach Fix" all at once. Cabin is cozy and comfortable -- and spent every day at the beach! Perfect weather -- even the rain! Attended Fungi Fest in Yachats and dinner twice at "Georgies" in Newport. Excellent meals both times. Thanks so much for sharing your special place. Hope to return again! (Copied from guest book inside the house, October 17-23, 2006.)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/06

We rented this house for a couple of nights in July 2006. The house was in fact there & accessible! It was clean, comfortable & stocked with dishes, silverware, TV, DVD/VCR & bedding. A very good alternative to a hotel. We had a great time and enjoyed the semi-secluded beach. The weather couldn't have been nicer & the tidepools were fantasitc! Steve, Deb & Sage Jones Paul & Shannon Carriere

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/26/06 Review Submitted: 07/25/06

Welcome to our guestbook! If you had a good time at our beach rental, please enter a comment below, so that future guests may benefit from your experience. Thanks! -- Ingrid and Ralph, owners

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