Serene Beach House W/Hot Tub/Great Location

• Early season get away

  Early season get away

  • Guest Sam
  • Date of stay 05/05/13
  • Review Submitted 05/16/13
  Our stay was very comfortable. The villa is perfect walking location to everything you'll want to do. A short quick walk to the beach and town. It really is stocked with everything you could find yourself needing. It really is a beautiful place to stay, and the hot tub is the perfect touch.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: It is our goal to stock our homes with every item that you could possibly need during your stay, helping our guests to relax and enjoy the comforts of home. We have enjoyed how close Villa is to the beach and prom- a nice walk to many destinations.

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• Our annual place to stay

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  Our annual place to stay

  • Guest Sofia
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  My kids and I have spent a week here every year the past three years and we will keep returning. Every year there are new things and it just keeps looking cuter and cuter. Loved the new beds! New hot tub and landscaping are bonuses! We return because we love the quiet neighborhood, close proximity to the beach, and nice short walk to the prom/downtown area. We are already picking our week for next April!

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• Not what we expected

  Not what we expected

  • Guest Christie M.
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  We did not realize that there was a vacation rental unit above us and there is no sound barrier. So, it sounds like the roof is going to cave in when someone walks across the floor. We liked the short walk to the beach. The rental did differ from the description, but the fact of it having the unit above and how noisy it is, is the reason we would not rent it again. On a brighter note...the owner's recommended a restaurant called McKeown's right off Broadway...it has amazing food and service :-)

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• Warm and Comfortable!

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  Warm and Comfortable!

  • Guest Adrian
  • Date of stay 01/25/13
  • Review Submitted 02/09/13
  This house was well stocked with everything we needed. I loved how close it was to the beach and down town, I could walk everywhere. The hot tub worked great and was a treat on the cooler days to soak there. Beds were amazing- I slept so well! Thanks for providing more than we anticipated!

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• Home away from home

  Home away from home

  • Guest caleb cadd
  • Date of stay 01/27/13
  • Review Submitted 02/08/13
  From the moment that we walked in we felt like we were at home. Very cozy with a cottage type feel to it. Had everything that we could possibly want and, the location was great. Close enough that everything is easily accessible but outside of the main hussle and bussle area. We loved the starry night in the hot tub it was fabulous. We will definitely be returning here again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We aim to have each person's stay memorable, relaxing, and enjoyable. We stock the house with everything we can think of to make it as comfortable as home and you only need to pack your clothes. We are pleased when guests do have a great time in our home.

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• A perfect 10!!!

  A perfect 10!!!

  • Guest Julie
  • Date of stay 02/27/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/12
  This home exceeded all my expectations! I loved the quiet neighborhood and going for walks. The new kitchen was a treat to cook in. It is obvious the owner cares a great deal about taking care of all your needs- it was so nicely decorated, clean, and well stocked with everything one would need. The beds were very comfortable and it was cozy, warm, as comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and made for the perfect restful week I needed! Thanks so much for providing this jewel! I will be back!

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

  Owner response: Our goal is to make it a perfect stay for each and every guest. We want people to enjoy staying at our place and try to anticipate anything you might need and provide it for you. We love to know our customers enjoy their stay and nice to know they appreciate the extras we provide.

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• Cold, Cold, Cold......

  Cold, Cold, Cold......

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 01/23/12
  • Review Submitted 02/01/12
  I have good and bad to say about this place. It was EXTREMELY clean and neat, with everything that we needed to stay for two days. The gutters on the house were overflowing on the gate that you had to use two hands to open. It was very cold outside when we arrived at about 4:30PM, our key would not open the door, so we called the owner who told us that that was the proper key and after fooling with the lock and key for about 10 minutes we finally got in....and there was no heat on in the house....turned all the baseboards to high and the kitchen stove on...at about 10 in the evening we finally were able to turn them down. The mud room ceiling leaks like a sieve, so don't leave anything out there. The back door leaks and will leave a puddle on the kitchen floor, and the deck to the hot tub is treacherous when wet. Also the heater in the first bedroom could not be regulated with the thermostat and so was either on or off, consequently the wall above the heater was almost too hot to touch...good way to start a fire. So we will not be returning. Although convenient and close to everything, and very clean and neat...probably the worst place we have stayed while renting through VRBO.

  Owner response: We are disappointed when someone is unhappy with their stay and certainly try to resolve any concerns. The good news is we had already scheduled to have most of her concerns corrected by having a lot of new construction done on the home. A rainy January produced some problems, so we have already had a new back door replaced, a new deck built, a new kitchen installed, and new bathroom furnishings. Gates, heat, and locks are all working and we appreciate guest feed back if something is not functioning. We do quickly address concerns.

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• Not as presented/promised

  Not as presented/promised

  • Guest Washington Wanderer
  • Date of stay 06/10/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  The property was not what we expected from the description. Yes, it is only 1.5 blocks to the beach, but it is a 15 block distance to the hub of Seaside and the promenade area - not an easy walk for an older lady, for sure, and not one I'd recommend to ladies alone, as the property is located in what appears to be lower income rental properties that is rough around the edges. We would not have felt safe walking after dark, for sure. The interior is pretty on the surface, but large spiders had moved in in full force. After spending our first 5 minutes with the broom trying to get rid of them all and their extensive webs, we decided to take our chances and look for other accommodations. We contacted the owner immediately (we'd driven several hours to find this disappointment) who said she might refund our cleaning fee (she didn't) and we were basically out the money for 2 nights stay. Learn from our experience and get the insurance offered via VRBO - it cost us another $400 on top of this loss to enjoy our little "girl's getaway."

  Owner response: This client still has our keys, hung up on me, and will not return phone calls. My husband and I rent these homes because we had such fond memories of vacationing at the beach growing up and we loved taking our kids there. Our goal is to create the most memorable stay possible for each client. It is true we had some major landscaping take place outside shortly before her stay and when I asked my housekeeper to go by and check on this, she found several spider webs on the porch before entering the home. This home is located in an area with mostly $300-1 million dollar homes and I am in my 50's and feel super safe staying there. I have many single female clients who have also told me how much they loved the location. Since this client would not return my keys or my phone calls, we had the locks changed and note in four years of renting this home, we have never encountered a client like this one. I love to make things right with each client and meet their needs.

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• A cozy, relaxing stay.

  A cozy, relaxing stay.

  • Guest Wendy
  • Date of stay 03/11/11
  • Review Submitted 03/14/11
  We were able to stay at this property for a last minute weekend get away. Joan (the owner) was kind enough to meet us to exchange keys and sign contracts on our way to the property on a Friday night. At first when we arrived to the property, we couldn't figure out which door to use. There are 3 entrances for this two story condo building. We wouldn't call this a townhome since it is one level per home, more of a condo. We were lucky there weren't any guest staying upstairs, it was very quiet during our stay. The place is clean, cozy and just the right size for our family of four. There is a good movie selection, woodstove (wood for purchase all of the town), games and location, location, location. We were literally one block to the almost private beach. Also, at the end of the cul-de-sac, is a marshy area to explore along side the river. Our preschoolers loved it. The owners have also made available to their guest a book with menus and information on local attractions. This was a great resource for us, we haven't been to Seaside but once. Furnishing are comfortable and clean. WiFi was a plus for us as I could work a few hours each day and not fall behind. There are also beach toys for the kids, be sure to bring your own beach blanket! Downsides; there really isn't a real "oven". There is a small stove with a one rack mini oven. This visit we ate out most of our meals, normally though, we always cook. The small deck out the back door was a decent size, but very slippery when wet and could use a little tender loving care. Bar-b-que could also be upgraded. Avoid walking around the side of the house in the dark, there are over hanging blackberry bushes mingling in with the natural foliage. All of that aside, this property felt very warm and comforting. The owner is a delight to work with and we would definitely love to come back. Thank you Joan!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Inexpensive Getaway- perfect for pets and kids

  Inexpensive Getaway- perfect for pets and kids

  • Guest Eve
  • Date of stay 06/28/10
  • Review Submitted 07/01/10
  This place was located in a perfect cul- de sac- just 15 blocks from downtown Seaside and a block and a half from the beach-- the perfect distance for peace and quiet and a nice walk to and from the Promenade. At the end of the cul de sac is a river trail that leads back around to the beach- The dogs and I enjoyed our early morning walks with solitude- even in the peak of summer! The beds were super comfy and I had all the amenities of home. The place was nice and clean. The owners were responsive to our questions in a timely matter. Although it may not be a picture perfect beach place from the outside- it's the inside and location that counts- it was perfect! My daughter loved the toys she could take to the beach and the games that were there that she could play at the end of the evening. I don't know who had more fun- my daughter- my parents or the dogs! Definitely will return!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children.

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Fees:

• cleaning: $75 + tax
• Pet Fee: $50
• Tax Rate 9%

Cancellation policy:

Please return rental agreement to us with requested information. Reservation is complete once deposit or payment has been made and rental agreement returned.

You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.