Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect place to land for a vacation along the Oregon Coast

Guest: Gallant (Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 04/18/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

We had a very nice stay at Seagull Landing in Arch Cape. The house was well suited for our family, a room for each kid, plus a bunkbed in one that our daughter loved to read on. The house has a view of the ocean with extremely close access to an excellent adventure on the beach. Aptly named Seagull Landing, we had a Gull friend visit us every morning on the deck during what we assume he cleverly realized was a meal time and was hoping for scraps. This home is located conveniently close to Canon Beach, a lovely seaside town for shopping, dining and a walk on the beach to enjoy Haystack Rock. Ecola State Park is also a draw to this area. Seaside and Astoria are both short drives to the North. Tillamook, its cheese factories and the 3 Cape Drive are another good day outing within short driving distance. So much to do, I wish we had stayed longer.

Owner response:So glad that you had an "excellent adventure" during your stay! We love to provide the comfortable, inviting home at the beach to return to. Visit us again! Deb and Mike

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

Family Get Away

Guest: Cathi (La Pine, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/20/11

Loved this house for our family get away. We have never rented a house that was so clean and fully stocked with anything you could possibly need. Good view of the ocean and a very short and nice path led right to the beach.

Owner response:We are so glad your family had a great stay last weekend and enjoyed Seagull Landing! We find that it is a great place escape the rush of life, relax with your family and friends and enjoy nature's beauty. Please come back!! Mike and Deb

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Location

Guest: Sue and Craig
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Hello Mike and Debbie! Just wanted you to know we had a fabulous time at your home. It was so well equipped....you have thought of everything! The weather tended to be a bit misty/rainy, but it did not keep us off the beach when it cleared. Great area and lovely setting. Thanks so much for sharing. Out family could not have had a better time. It is so nice to be able to visit so many places within a short drive due to your wonderful location. Would we rent it again.....absolutely! Blessings to you, Sue and Craig.

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SEAGULL LANDING

Guest: CAROL (Monroe Township NJ)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Hi Mike, Had a wonderful time in your cozy, extremely well-equipped beach house. The accommodations and location was perfect for our family. We walked on the beach many times when the tide was out, collecting shells and sand dollars. West coast beaches have magnificent waterfalls and the most interesting rocks covered with mussels and starfish. East coast beaches are very different. The sand is loose, the beach is much deeper, and the water is warmer, more suitable for swimming. We walked on the sand and flew kites, enjoyed the birds who visited your deck, ate at Mo's many times, rode the carousel in Seaside...fun for all. Tired at night, we enjoyed relaxing in front of the fire and sleeping in most comfortable beds. The girls especially like the bunks. We all loved pancakes in the morning and your kitchen had everything we needed. We all had a fun filled, relaxing vacation. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Carol and Steve Herman, Monroe Township NJ and Lawrence, Jenny, Lily, Addie and Bryson, Tigard OR

Owner response:Carol, We are so glad that you had a great time and had everything you needed during your stay. We try to make sure that our renters are supplied with beach equipment, emergency supplies, games and movies, fire wood, as well as kitchen supplies. We are going to have a chance to see the East coast beaches for ourselves next year when we head to Bar Harbor, Maine for a family gathering. We hope you return to Seagull Landing! Mike and Deb

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

Fabulous home away from home

Guest: Chris (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Having never used VRBO before, or rented someone else's house, all I had to go on were this site's photos, owner comments, and guest reviews. I knew the splendor of Cannon Beach coastline, and decided to risk the investment. Our group was pleasantly, happily surprised by how wonderful this property is in every aspect. It speaks of generous hospitality from the moment you step inside, with careful attention to details that folks would need and want for an extended vacation stay in one place. This is clearly someone's home, filled with warmth, charm, and meaningfulness. It felt like "home away from home." Would I return? In a heartbeat! The owners are fabulous hosts, easy to communicate with, and very considerate. Enjoy.

Owner response:Chris, we are excited that you decided to take the "VRBO plunge" and try Seagull Landing, our vacation home overlooking Arch Cape beach. We try our best to make it a wonderful, relaxing place to come home to at the end of the day. Thank you for being such a delightful guest. We enjoyed getting to know you through phone calls and e-mails. We hope that you took home great memories of comfortable time with your friends and the beautiful Oregon coastal area. Mike and Deb

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Keith and Anna
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

MIke and Debbie, We thank you so very much for sharing your lovely and comfortable beach house with us. We feel truely blessed. It was a joy each morning to sit on the balcony and watch the dynamics of the wildlife at your neighbor's feeders and having the hummingbirds fly in, pause in front of me, and then zoom away. Our grandson also loved prepping for the nightly fire in the fireplace. It was a joy to come "home" at the end of each day! I truely appreciated the well stocked kitchen- was amazed by it actually. The BBQ tools are a hoot and I loved the black, white and red..and you have a fantastic personal gallery of the local artists. We spent hours on the various local beaches and the grandchildren are going home with a bagful of their special finds. Focused our time between Seaside to Manzanita this trip. All experiences were new for the grandchildren. My thrill was riding the Tilt-A-Whirl...my favorite. We are taking home some special purchases. Hate to leave!! Thank you again. Keith and Anna, Richland, Wa.

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Guest: Steven P. Sauer (Garden City, Kansas USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

Seagull Landing was one of the most memorable places we have stayed in a long time. What a surprise to find a welcoming beach bucket and digging tools filled with treats on the dinning room table. We used this bucket on many occassions on the beach and felt bad that we could not pack it back in the plane for a momento. This home was sparkling clean and with easy access to Arch Cape Beach. We cooked numerous home cooked meals in this home and appreciated the fact that the kitchen is well stocked with all sorts of cooking vessels and appliances. My wife appreciated the fact that Arch Cape Beach was not as busy as any other and we had the feeling that it belonged to us. Also when the tides went out we had the surprise of all the Starfish and other animals clinging to the rocks right within easy walking distance of the house. A campfire on the beach making smores was the ultimate last night there. There is so much to do in the area that it would almost take a lifetime to see it all. All sorts of restrants were within a few miles and I think our favorite turned out to be Mo's just a couple of miles down the road. Cannon Beach was fun for a day of walking into all the different shops and art galleries and topping it off at the beach and viewing Haystack Rock with all the Starfish and water animals. I especially liked the demonstration of glass blowing at Icefire Glassworks. We visited many lighthouses and traveled many trails in the forests some of them were traveled by Lewis and Clark when they came upon the Pacific. Astoria to the north was fun and full of Marine museums along with many movie filming sites. We traveled to Troutsdale and then along the Historic Columbia River Highway to many waterfalls and the mighty Columbia River. All people we met in all places were down home courteous and friendly. This is such a beautiful comfortable home that the pictures cannot begin to describe what you find when you arrive. Communication from the owners was fantastic and all questions were answered promptly. Thank you for the opportunity to share this home for the week and if we ever make it back to the coast we would only want to stay here as it spoiled us.

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

Perfect Home away from Home

Guest: Kim (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/16/10

Wonderful home, wonderful beach, wonderful owners. Thank you for sharing your home with us - it was perfect!

Owner response:Kim, thank YOU for the wonderful recommendation! Glad your stay was a great one! Deb and Mike Pierce

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Coastal Heaven!

Guest: KimmieGirl (Sandy, Utah)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/13/10

We spent 4 days on the coast at Seagull Landing...and it was truly wonderful! After being greeted by the resident seagulls the minute we arrived, we settled right in to this very comfortable home. It was such a wonderful location (only about a 1 minute walk to the ocean) and the home was very, very clean and very nicely equipped. We so enjoyed out relaxing stay, cooked and ate crab, scallops, shrimp, salmon and just had a wonderful time. Nice ocean views, quiet location and everything we could ask for! At the end of our four days...I wasn't ready to leave! Needless to say, we hope to return someday and enjoy the peacefulness and relaxation of Seagull Landing!

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to give us your review! We are thrilled that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Please come back again to enjoy Seagull Landing! Deb and Mike

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

Guest: Kris and Larry (Gold River, Ca)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

Sept, 13 2009 I am sitting on your balcony watching the waves roll in and looking at the gulls flying over them. It is cool and overcast right now, although we have had lovely weather since arriving. I am Kris and here with my husband Larry and best friends Ray and Sharon. We arrived at your darling and beautiful beach house on the 10th and we have had a wonderful time. This house is an absolute "treasure"! It is lovely, cute, whimsical, perfect in every single way. We have traveled all over the world and stayed many different places-hotels, motels, condos, houses, etc and this place is the most perfect I have ever seen. Everything anyone could need or want is here and it is decorated to a "T". You have done a fabulous job of making it attractive and comfortable at the same time. The cleaning people do an outstanding job getting it ready for each guest and it was perfect when we arrived. Larry and I found Cannon Beach three years ago by accident. We were able to spend only two nights here and vowed to return someday. Your beach is gorgeous, the surrounding area is lovely and on and on and on. I feel very fortunate to have located your beach house on VRBO. It is obvious that you have taken great care selecting the furnishings, art work etc. It is just great! We love it.

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Guest: Peg
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

A wonderfully cozy get-away! My first time on the Oregon coast and I have loved it! I have had a sampling of life in this area with my friend Faith, who knows it well. Picked up lots of sand dollars yesterday at low tide on this beach-a rare find, and closed the day with a beachfire watching the sunset. Thank you for sharing your lovely home, so accessable to the oceanfront. Peg from Detroit, Michigan

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Guest: Mandy (Mount Vernon)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/09

My family and I have rented this home twice, both times during the 4th of July, 2008 and 2009. The house is wonderful, with tasteful decor, and is equipped with everything you might need. Upon arrival, you will find the house very clean. There are laundry facilities downstairs which you will find very useful after spending the day down at the beach. Speaking of... there is a path down to the beach just steps from the house. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, away from the bustle of Cannon Beach, but close enough to enjoy some shopping. We also enjoy going to Seaside, where you will find a Safeway. Sleeping comes real easy when you open the windows and catch a nice breeze and the sounds of the waves hitting the beach. Truly relaxing and rejuvenating!

Owner response:Thanks for the great comment! I hope that you decide to come back this summer! Deb Pierce

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Wonderful house

Guest: Catherine and James Bell
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Mike, We enjoyed your beach house very much. This beach is beautiful. We had beach fires at night and the setting sun just added to the picture. We rented equipment and surfed and even toured Tillamook Cheese Factory. Your house was a wonderful base and we took several afternoon naps and read books in the comforable living room. Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and enjoyable!

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Guest: Catherine and James1 (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house with us! We loved all the comforts that your home provided especially the endless supply of fresh towels, the sun deck and the well-equipted kitchen. The sound of the waves reminded us of our former home on the southern coast of Australia! We spent the weekend walking at low tide on the beach, drinking ,eating and talking. A very special family time. The weather was perfect and we sleep like the dead!

Owner response:Catherine and James, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in our Arch Cape beach home. Debbie and Mike Pierce

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Guest: Maureen
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/07/09

Mike, We enjoyed your beach home very much. This beach is beautiful. We had beach fire at night and the setting sun just added to the picture. We rented equipment and surfed and even toured Tillamook Cheese Factory. Your house was a wonderful base and we took several afternoon naps and read our books in the comfortable living room. Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and enjoyable.

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reminders of Australia

Guest: Catherine, Carrie, Jonathan
Date of Stay: 06/04/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Mike and Deb, Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house with us! We loved all the comforts that your home provided especially the endless supply of fresh towels, the sun deck and the well-equiped kitchen. The sound of the waves remined us of our former home on the southern coast of Australia! We spent the weekend walking at low tide on the beach, drinking, eating, watching your DVDs, and talking. A very special family time. The weather was perfect and we slept like the dead! Catherine, James, Andrea, Carrie, Jonathan, and Libby from Melbourne, Australia

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Words from a poet

Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 04/17/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Well there we were, we were working like that, When who should move west, but the oldest son Pat. From Pennsylvania to Oregon, is a very long way. So Pat said to parents, "I really must stay"! After 10 months, the folks came to visit. Pat said the the folks, "the coast you can't miss it." Seagull Landing was special, had a wonderful time, Watching the Oregon sunset, sipping Oregon wine. Tomorrow we are gone, leaving Arch Cape behind. But when we are back in PA, your lovely home will be in our minds. Richard, Miriam, Patrick, Irwin and Grandma from Somerset, PA.

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Enjoyed a stormy weekend

Guest: Tina, Mikal, Gale and Rachel
Date of Stay: 03/06/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

We have enjoyed a too-short weekend. The weather was stormy and windy-it couldn't have been more dramatic and exciting. We walked on the beach against bracing winds up to stunning rock and crevice formations. The view of the trees blowing and waves crashing while the fireplace crackled cozily was all we needed. We drove to see Cape Meares and it was a highlight of the trip. We also stopped by the Tillamook Cheese factory for some sharp cheddar and a scoop of ice cream. It was restful to sleep in a quiet downstairs. We appreciate the welcome goodies, stacks of bath towels, abundant firewood and current magazines, movies and games. My family enjoyed the time together-we will remember this place fondly. Tina, Mikal, Gale and Rachel from Austin, Texas and Barb and Rodger from Tyler, Tx.

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