The Puffin House - a Beautiful Manzanita Getaway
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- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The Puffin House is located at the edge of Nehalem State Park, with miles of great biking and walking trails, horseback riding, access to the bay for kayaking, boating, crabbing, and fishing. It is also a short three-block walk from the house to seven-mile long Manzanita Beach, one of the most spectacular beaches on the north coast. If you feel up for a good walk, head south on Manzanita Beach and walk to the jetty, which is usually covered with seals lounging on the rocks or fishing in the water, along with heron and egrets searching for crabs at water's edge.
If golf is your game, the house is only four blocks from the beautiful Manzanita Golf Course (nine hole) or a short walk to the driving range, if you just feel like practicing. There is ample parking for a boat, and the boat ramp into the bay is less than a mile down the road in the State Park.
The tastefully furnished house is also perfectly suited for simply lazing about; reading, listening to music, relaxing on the deck, or watching the deer graze in the yard, and taking in all the natural beauty around you. The house has bicycles of all sizes, a fully-equipped kitchen, TV with DVD and VCR, porta-crib, high chair and all linens are provided. It is a truly relaxing getaway.
As for the town of Manzanita, it is one of the few towns along the North Oregon coast that is not located directly on Highway 101. This provides a quiet and secluded vacation yet still keeps you close to shopping, dining, and recreation. Manzanita boasts some delicious dining experiences, as well as fun and unique shopping, and beach activities. It has two small grocery stores, gift and antique shops, a diverse choice of restaurants a wine bar, a day spa, bakery, and a city park with play structure and tennis courts.
A gorgeous long beach, golf, tennis, hiking, surfing, boating, and other coastal activities are all available in this charming town.
Two nearby towns - Nehalem one mile and Wheeler five miles - offer river and bay activities as well as good antiquing and restaurants.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Microwave
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Parking Off Street
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Stereo
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Golf
- Basketball Court
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Pleasant,relaxing beach getaway
Pleasant,relaxing beach getaway
- Guest Puffinhouse
- Date of stay 05/24/13
- Review Submitted 06/05/13
House was very comfortable. Furniture little outdated and worn. Accommodations were very convenient. Clean well kept up house. Quiet neighborhood and about a 10 min. Walk to the beach.Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Perfect!
Perfect!
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 04/25/13
- Review Submitted 05/04/13
Puffin House is wonderful! Spacious and clean, well decorated and equipped. We had a great time there, making use of the bicycles, the wood stove and the games! The house is laid out so that everyone can enjoy a quiet time away from the family buzz, the deck is big and sheltered from the ocean wind. Beds are very comfortable and the many bathrooms a plus! Thank you very much for offering your house!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest S, M & D - Portland, Oregon
- Date of stay 02/22/13
- Review Submitted 03/20/13
What a gift your place is! We so appreciate all you do in creating and maintaining such a warm and welcoming sanctuary - we really enjoy the light and tranquility of your place, a true retreat for us. Such a great space you two have created!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We love it there!
We love it there!
- Guest Jenna
- Date of stay 02/22/13
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
We definitely recommend Puffin House for a lovely, ease-ful, welcoming beach retreat. Our women's group of seven stayed again this year. The layout and furnishings are comfortable and user-friendly. The owner is a pleasure to deal with. The location is very good. Everything a family could need is there, spacious and yet cozy.Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Pleasant
Pleasant
- Guest sly_attack
- Date of stay 08/28/10
- Review Submitted 07/16/11
My friend and I had a great time here. The fire pit in the backyard is such a great place to hang out until late night. I appreciated the hardwood, the fully functional and equipped kitchen, and the location is great. It is on a quiet street about a five minute walk away from the beach.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Lovely and Easy
Lovely and Easy
- Guest j9
- Date of stay 12/30/10
- Review Submitted 03/16/11
We very much enjoyed this home for new years 2010-11. A lovely 15-minute walk to downtown; quiet, clean, and easy. Owners were excellent to work with. Oh~ and we all agreed that this home is THE most tastefully decorated beach home we have ever stayed in. jDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Everything as stated!
Everything as stated!
- Guest Ann
- Date of stay 10/01/10
- Review Submitted 02/03/11
There were no surprises at the Puffin House. Everything was in order and it was very comfortable for the 5 of us. I actually wished we'd had younger children to bring along. We didn't use the bicycles but there are LOTS of them. The house is an easy walk to the beach, downtown, and the state park.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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July in Manzanita
July in Manzanita
- Guest TX travelers
- Date of stay 07/26/10
- Review Submitted 08/14/10
We had a great time at the Puffin house. It was very nicely decorated, clean, and the amenities were good. Our kids (5 & 8) especially liked their downstairs bunk room, with a nice selection of games and toys. The transaction was easy; Kamala was great. The house is a few blocks from the beach, but RIGHT at the entrance to the park, so great for hikers. It's not a hard walk to the beach, either. Beds comfortable. You won't be disappointed!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest amy k.
- Date of stay 10/06/09
- Review Submitted 10/06/09
We had a great stay at the Puffin House. The kitchen is well equipped, and the house is just a short walk to the beach. The back deck was perfect for the sunny early fall afternoons. Thanks!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Aasta Thielke
- Date of stay 09/25/08
- Review Submitted 09/25/08
We had a wonderful time at the Puffin House this August. The owners were kind enough to let us have our wedding reception there. It was beautiful! Close to the beach, everything we needed. Thank you!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Summer ...... Jun 01-Sep 30 (and holidays) .. $220/night. Off Season .. Oct 01-May 31 ...... $170/night. Reserve Six Nights, Seventh Night FREE Stay. 1 week min rental July 4th week $95 Cleaning Fee. $200 damage deposit, fully refundable!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
Contact us
- Primary: (503) 789-1716 (Oregon, USA)
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Photos
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The Puffin House
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Main level entry view
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Living room with wood stove
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Bedroom with queen size bed
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The bunk room sleeps four and has a door to the back deck
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Back deck great for barbequing and enjoying nature
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Kitchen and dining area looking into living room
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Kitchen looks out over back deck
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Upstairs bath
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