Vacation Rentals by Owner

Chritmas in Manzanita

Guest: Abby (Redmond, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

A beautiful home, spotlessly clean, on an incredibly gorgeous beach - everything was perfect for our group of 16 people of all ages from 11 to 80. The kitchen was awesome and well supplied with everything of the highest quality. Also my compliments to arrangements for taking care of maintenance problems - the first morning half the house had no hot water but a call to the office and a maintenance man arrived within 5 minutes and we immediately had hot water again. I can't praise it highly enough - it was an ideal vacation!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

This home is the ultimate/the best rental you will ever find!

Guest: Kathy (Kirkland WA 98033)
Date of Stay: 12/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/21/11

How to describe the absolutely marvelous, well equipped, well maintained, perfectly layed out home that accommodated 4 families, including 14 people ages 2 - 68 with total 'ease', is tough! The spacious rooms were 'cozy' enough when some of us nestled into one of their very comfortable couches, but also perfect when we all were in the same room as one big family. We all loved the 'extra' refrigerators, extra bathrooms, extra etc....... besides the hot tub, the grill (with extra propane (even!!).etc.!!! Two DVD's? but that too was great when a football game was on and the kids wanted to watch Star Wars! I have to comment on the absolutely comfortable beds. The first morning everybody (except the 2 and 5 year old, I'll admit) commented on the fabulous beds! Of course being right on the beach is wonderful! The description does not do this home justice, but at least there will be no surprises, except good ones!

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

Wonderful!!!

Guest: Julie (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

This home is absolutely beautiful and more than I imagined! The drive into Manzanita from the north is every bit as spectacular as noted in the description, and when you walk into the house you’re immediately taken by the amazing view of the beach, ocean, and surrounding area – the photos don’t do it justice! I rented the house for a reunion of well-travelled girlfriends from around the country. They couldn’t have been more pleased with the home, setting, location, and experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, sound system, projection screen TV, large number of beautiful and comfortable bedrooms/bathrooms, and having everything we needed to prepare and serve a full dinner one night – the kitchen is truly stocked with prep and serving items for just about any meal. And, the walk to the beach is a quick and easy jaunt down a set of stairs from the house. It was super easy to build a bonfire on the beach with a starter log we purchased at the local grocery and some wood provided at the house. Manzanita is a lovely town with a number of great boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and two grocery stores. The walk to town from the house is just a few short blocks, via the beach or street, which gave the early risers in our group a number of options without the need for a car. In addition, there was no need for a designated driver when we had dinner and drinks at the San Dune Pub, which I highly recommend along with Bread and Ocean for any meal. The owner and his team were wonderful to work with from initial questions I had about the home’s amenities and signing the rental agreement, to providing links to a number of websites about the area with information that helped me plan our weekend. In addition, a local “concierge” met us at the house when we arrived. Not only did she walk us through the home and how to work the media system, hot tub, etc., she checked in with me throughout our stay to make sure everything was perfect. I have already recommend this house to friends and plan to rent it again, hopefully for a longer stay next time!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Gwen and John Luhta (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

July 21-31/09 Our three kids their spouses and our grandchildren, all enjoyed this spacious, well appointed Beach house. Our very comfortable Jr. Suite, with a beautiful view of the beach, provided privacy away from the hurly burly of family activity. Beach walks, and close by hiking trails provided activity for those who wanted it. Our daughters cooked delicious family dinners, thanks to nearby fresh seafood and a beautiful well equipped kitchen. One of the highlights was watching the sunset, as we ate s'mores at our evening out door fire. Thanks for providing the wood. We will return next year.

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Guest: lisa vold (newcastle, wa)
Date of Stay: 04/14/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/08

this house is top notch all the way around. when we walked in and saw the sweeping view we were so happy. the beds are amazing and the bedding and pillows are perfectly soft and comfortable, you will sleep like kings like we did. we also loved the brand new hot tub, the fancy bbq grill and the kitchen had every utensil and tool we could have needed. we had a poker night, played a ton of pool, and the kids played on the beach all day every day. bring a kite, the beach is perfect for it if the breeze picks up. the only hard part was deciding which couple got the master suite, as it was stunning. i have never seen such beautiful sinks in my life. if you rent this place, go for more days than less, we got 3 1/2 days and would have liked to stay for 7! the vold, brown, blik and murphy families.

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

Our family of diverse ages from a preschooler, to college students, the employed, and retired had a marvelous family reunion for 18 at this spectacular, spacious and well appointed beach house in June '07! The sunsets were glorious; the activities available both inside the house, on the beach and nearby State parks pleased family members of all ages. We are highly recommending this site to friends for future rentals. Nancy and John Webster

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/20/07 Review Submitted: 02/20/07

This house is amazing! I recently stayed here with a large group and everyone was able to sleep in a bed and I never had to wait for the bathroom. The kitchen has amazing appliances and there are THREE diswashers! I highly recommend it!

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Guest: Judy Cooper (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/03/05 Review Submitted: 12/03/05

We walked into this amazing beachfront home and felt like we were entering a photo from Architectural Digest. Exploring the perfectly appointed kitchen put us in mind of HGTV’s Kitchen Trends, and seeing the bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor spa made us feel we had walked into the pages of Spa Magazine. This was our family’s second visit to this beautiful home and the first visit since its remodel. If there is any other place for rent on the Oregon Coast that combines such a gorgeous setting with these amenities, we don’t know where it is. We made thorough use of everything: Hot tubbing overlooking the daylight ocean, in the dawn fog, and under the nighttime stars. Playing pool (billiards?) in the game room. Letting the sub-woofer go loud on the mega screen video. Lounging, reading, talking and napping in front of the fireplace. Cooking together in the completely equipped, high style kitchen. Feeding seagulls on the beach. And most nourishing of all, experiencing family togetherness around the exquisite dining table.

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Guest: JOSIE JEWETT (REDMOND, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/05 Review Submitted: 08/17/05

Our beach stay at this gorgeous home was enjoyed by three generations of family, from baby to grandparent. There was plenty of room to spread out, and the location right on the beach made it possible for the older children to enjoy beach time with parental supervision from the patio. Many amenities added to our week...cool kitchen enjoyed by all of us who enjoy cooking, neat hot tub with sound system, plenty of bathrooms, amazing views. We loved every minute!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/29/04 Review Submitted: 12/29/04

We had such a memorable time with our two families as we celebrated two birthdays and Thanksgiving together. The home is so spacious that we could spread out and come together. The views were outstanding from all of the huge windows throughout the house and of course the easy access to the beach--one step off the deck. One can walk for miles in both directions. The town is very charming and we loved the easy walk to town. Everything we needed was provided in the house. We are planning when we'll rent this beautiful home again with our families. What a gem!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/14/04 Review Submitted: 12/14/04

This is one of the truly most amazing weekend getaways imaginable. The house is large, cozy and most notably, has a panoramic view of the beach and ocean, which adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the home. The home is fully furnished, and we had many family dinners around the table, as well as many pleasant chats in front of the fireplace. Everyone loved the easy access to the beach, where we flew kites and wandered around during the brisk fall. Downtown is very close to the house and we were able to walk and buy our groceries, and really be able to appreciate beach-town comforts. A perfect retreat home! We would definitely love to return.

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