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Guest: keith (maple valley wa)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/24/11

it was a great spot to stay

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

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Guest: DKosman (Eatonville WA)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

My family and I came here for a night out together before my husbands deployment in 07/11. We had the time of our lives. We have a 3 and 4 year old and they also had a blast. We all fit into the jacuzzi tub and mind you i am 5'10 and my husband is 6'3. The place did smell like cleaning supplies but id rather smell that than not. Atleast I know the place was cleaned. Yes the fire pit is by the raod. But not too close and there is not much traffic. The neighbors were not that great and yes their place was a mess but we seen them and they were not mean just messy people. You can find that in any neighborhood. you cant control your neighbors. We loved the sauna, my favorite part. There are also fold out tables for you to eat from. Sitting together was not a issue for us.As for no oven, yes there is. its on the counter. Ant thing you might for cooking is provided. There were plenty of clean towels and bedding. Bath robes and slippers. Even russian hats that we had a blast with. games, movies, all the comforts of home. The mildew smell well here in wa state you have to sign a statement when renting about mold and mildew. We are in the rain forrest for god sake. Also being on the beach. If you cant find this place wonderful than you need to spend more than what the rate is and find yourself somewhere else. For the price you just cant beat this place. We will be spending my daughters 5th bday here because she asked. When my husband comes home for r and r on leave we will also be spending 3 days here. Just happens to fall on my 42 bday. Cant think of a place id rather go to spend with my family in the area. We love it. Dont change a thing. ps love all the extras and fire wood provided for our use.

Owner response: Happily the house next door has been purchased by a man who has done lots of improvements and really cleaned up the place - it looks great now. We are grateful to be able to provide our deployed men and women and their familys some much needed relaxation. We are happy to have this family back and hope they will have the same great time as before - Manager

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

Just Married!

Guest: Cory (Yelm, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

We used the Sandy Sea Too and the Sandy Sea Inn as a home base for our wedding party and it couldn't have worked out better. Everything was just cleaned and they even left us a nice bottle of wine to congradulate us on our wedding. The kids in the wedding greatly enjoyed hanging out there because they could sit by their "own" fire. The manuals for the tub and sauna we very much helpful! Only complaint that I have is that the master bed in Sandy Sea Too was a little hard for my personal liking but again that is just my personal taste. We very much enjoyed our time there and it helped making our wedding day perfect!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Weekend stay

Guest: Crystal (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

The Sandy Sea Too was inexpensive and that was good, but we too had problems with mildew in the second bedroom. Our child was not able to sleep in there due to the smell. The place is small, but has a beautiful bathroom. We noticed strong smells from the septic system. I don't think we will stay again.

Owner response:I am sorry about the septic, I had it pumped out, did not realize the problem smell was coming from there, this is the first time I have had to deal with a septic system , this has been a learning experience for me. as far as the bedroom, I think maybe the septic smell was seeping in there as it is outside that room. We had shampooed the carpet, washed the walls and scrubbed everything in that room and still the "musty" odor would come back. The smell is gone now, and the back room smells fresh and clean again. Stacy - Manager

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Couple mid-50's, fishing and crabbing, OK with basic and clean

Guest: Westport fan (Enumclaw, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

Felt the photo was deceiving. The fire pit and yard is right next to the road. Next door is a neglected house with junk in the yard; it is for sale. Hardly comfortable sitting outside next to it and the road. Walked into the cabin to a very strong smell of cleaning stuff. All floors were sticky with something. Very strong mildew smell in back bedroom and laundry room; we shut those doors. No kitchen table or anywhere to sit comfortably inside to eat a meal together. Also no oven. Booked for 2 days but left after one. Decided to head home so we could enjoy dinner at our own table. Will not return.

Owner response:You can't please everyone all the time, a lesson we all learn early on in this business. We have a breakfast nook with two tall chairs- I guess these were unoticed by the guests, also why did they move the glass tablefrom the side of the cabin under the porch if not to have meals together? They did not call me to address any of their concerns. The strong cleaning smell, yes, guilty - we clean between guests. The sticky floor was a result of the guests arriving early and the floor was still damp. I have asked my cleaner to wipe dry with rags from now on. The musty smell in the back bedroom has been taken care of, deep cleaned even before this review. This is the beach, it gets musty at times. The fire pit and the new picnic table are in the yard in front of the cabin, there is little traffic here and most guests do the fire at night, when there is even less. Its unfortunate that the house next door has junk in the yard, the people just moved out and have not been back to clean it up, I will look into that, but its not part of our property.

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Perfect Family Escape

Guest: lvmykyk (juneau, ak)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

We spent an amazing week here. It was perfect for our family of 5, with kids from 10 - 18 we are not always one size fits all. Our dog enjoyed the beach and the yard. The boys enjoyed a "pool party" in the tub. My daughter enjoyed the wifi access and tub as well. The sauna was perfect for warming up after playing in the ocean. We felt right at home and able to relax and reconnect. The best vacation we have ever had. Thank you!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Always a nice relaxing escape.

Guest: Cindy (Tacoma WA)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

Once again, a beautiful-relaxing- wk end escape, at the Sandy Sea Too. We come to westport to escape the hectic hussel of everyday life. Life just seems to slow down when you are in Westport and the Sandy Sea Too is a wonderful private relaxing time. This past weekend was our 7th time staying there. The sauna is always amazing as is the jacuzzi. The little cabin is always clean and very inviting. We cherrish every minute of our time in Westport and the Cabin. Thank you Raymond for providing all of us a place to escape and slow down. Cindy and Steve

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Got What We wanted

Guest: J&M (Puyallup, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

Had the opportunity to stay there this past weekend. Found the unit to be clean, accessible, and everything worked. Love the sauna! Kitchen is very well stocked. The Jacuzzi tub worked fine, as did all appliances. Little bit of water in the front parking area, - but a big storm had just moved through. I'd classify this as a 'no frills' type of place, but it's clean, tight, close to the beach, and has everything you need if you're looking for a 'base of operations'. Rental agent was very helpful and anxious to make sure we had all we needed. The owner was there this weekend as well and offered good tips on where to clam, etc. We plan on going back this summer for a longer stay.

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

Was Very Excited.....Only to be let down!!

Guest: DW (Portland)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

I guess we got stuck in the middle of "DROPPING THE BALL" and trust me we felt it the whole trip! The bedroom needs some work, mostly the BED. That matress has to GO. The matress on the futon..sticky to the touch. The Kitchen struck oil! A fine layer of GREASE on everything NOT inviting at all. The kitchen fausit sprays everything but in the sink. The back room, Had a overwelming smell of mold. The bathroom, well I wish it smelled of mold, but instead it was ingulfed with the smell of URINE that floated into the livingroom and bedroom. While using the restroom, you could not help but GAG! The Jacuzzi looked GREAT. But looks can be deciefing. 8 jets, ONLY 3 worked. O'yes NO DRAIN PLUG. Can't hold water with out that. We had to go buy a drain plug the next day. Do not look at the ceiling in the bathroom...creepy. Outside of the cabin was not very well kept. Random trash, Radiator Jugs, just messy. BTW. We replaced the batteries in all the remotes. I should have taken the hint not to stay here when I called multiple times and never got a return call. Also the lady that helped us was very rude and acted as though I was interupting her work day. I was not pleased with her customer service. I will look for this from now on take that as a lesson to STAY AWAY! We was also told to use the key in the lock box and return right away, keys would be in the house waiting for us to use....NO KEYS. I was very disappointed with this whole stay. WAS not what I expected. We have stayed at many rentals and this one is by far the worse. I will not be refuring this one to any of my friends or family, as they deserve better. This cabin just needs some TLC and ATTENTION and I'm sure it will be perfect. Would consider giving it another chance if I know things have been looked at, CLEANED and FIXED!!

Owner response:A malicious knee hit-Yet we are going for the gold! Guest manual now reads MUST READ & Jucuzzi tub jets pinch nozzel push in pull out-Tub pulgs on shelf -Batteries in kitchen drawer. In it was phone no#s of close by help, redundancy for keys, etc. This was not read it could have sloved most of the issues. We immetiately deep cleaned the house. Futon sticky- cover removed and profesionally washed. Ceiling in bathroom creeepy Huge exaggeration small white alcove entree ceiling condensed steam droplets dried from aromatherapy water thrown on hot sauna rocks- noted and cleaned Kitchen faucet spray all over Huge exaggeration- rubber one pushes to change spray missing-- faucet replaced-Outside cabin random trash just messy- Huge exaggeration behind fence out of sight in a unused space was small amout of material from recently built wood shed-removed material- free dry wood now for campfires Back room smelled of mold- no way-Mattress ? fiirst complaint ever alleays had compliments for it bedding & pillows Urine smell bathroom - We stoped bleach nuking bathtub & shower to the untraind nose it may smell like urine no more Clorox eye watering fresh clean! The Sandy Sea Inn,s have been satisfying clints for five years with great reviews We cherish our guests an earnestly cater to their needs to create a relaxing wonderful experience.How could one stay in business if this review were true? Why would renters stsy four days in what was described? Why would one consider a return vist? I,d run & run an I own the places Neverless connivance of (would consider giving it another chance) vacation rental business call this extortion bu negitive review in order to achieve financial concession rental community works both ways and owners do at times get bad renters and take unjustifiable hits Reviews foster trustand credibility which prospective clientele to inquire or move on to anothe rental- I hope this puts light on this review I,am listing a few things i can not change- During storms ocean roar and rain on roof very loud On sunny days stray cats leave presents in the horseshoe pit sand Most pacific days banana slugs havoc the gardens Their is allways a strong smell of Ocean here I,ll chalk this up and take one for th Gipper The owner

Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Excellent Time!

Guest: Rebecca with the Bulletin (Montesano, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

I have stayed at the Sandy Sea Inn II 3 times now, and I absolutely love it! It's very clean, cozy and relaxing. I love the jacuzzi and being so close to the beach. Cable TV is always a plus. I enjoyed drinking wine and watching movies. :) I would recommend this place to anyone. It's close to the grocery store, marina area, and within short walking distance to the beach. I have absolutely no complaints.

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