Relaxing Beach Cottage

Guest: Julie (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

My husband and our two dogs enjoyed a wonderful getaway in this comfy cottage. The open floor plan and windows provide a lot of light - the living room has comfortable chairs; especially liked the nooks next to the fireplace. The kitchen is fully stocked and overall the cottage is neat and tidy with everything you could possibly need. We will definately be back and will stay longer than just two nights. Thank you Phil for your kind hospitality and for sharing this wonderfule place with us.

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

Relaxingly Wonderful

Guest: CMD (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

Despite houses on either side of this home - it felt as though we had our own personal house at the beach. The house was much larger than anticipated and very homey. The deck was very relaxing and it literally felt like a home away from home. The owners were extremely nice and when we checked in with them on the phone they made us feel very welcome and were very clear that if we had any problems or needed anything, they would be there (we didn't need a thing!). The beach is absolutely beautiful and we only wish we had more time to stay. If you are looking for a place that is comfortable, welcoming and peaceful - this is it. Thank you for letting us and our dogs (who were absolutely and wonderfully exhausted at the visit) stay at your home. PS - Highly recommend McMenamins at the Sand Trap. Great food

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lovely Casual Getaway

Guest: BeachNancy (Oregon Coast)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

This lovely house was perfect for us - right on the beach dunes, great uncrowded beach, and we made excellent use of the hot tub. Our son (6 years old) and dog LOVED it and we all will definitely be back. The listing and photos are all perfectly accurate, and the house was clean and cozy. We live in another beach community and just wanted to get away for a couple of nights, and this was PERFECT. We will be back! Thanks for sharing your house!

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

Great beach house

Guest: Anne (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/09/11

We stayed at this house for a winter weekend and it was perfect -- very cozy despite the chill and the hot tub was a perfect way to warm up! Scenic stroll to the beach and around the neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.

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

Disappointing

Guest: Fritz (Lake Oswego Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/28/10 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

My husband and I stayed here right after Thanksgiving last year (2010). The owner was very welcoming and was just finishing cleaning when we arrived. I mention that fact because one of my major complaints was how dirty the stove, oven and pots/pans were. I ended up having to clean before I felt comfortable using things. The other disappointment can be summed up by saying "furnished by Good Will." We have used VRBO on a number of occasions and had come to expect a high standard. That coupled with the fact that the property makes an issue out of the fact that this is a gated community we had assumptions about the quality of the property. Furniture is highly worn/torn; some was broken; nothing in the kitchen, bathrooms or bedrooms matched; there wasn't a lighter for the woodstove; there was no flashlight (really at the beach?); a couple lightbulbs needed to be replaced. On the positive side, the hot tub was great, getting in and out of the gate was easy, there was wild life (deer) and the yard was great. That said, we get precious little time off and we will not stay here again.

Owner response: I guess it was bound to happen. This is the first bad review that we have had in 5 years. We have had nothing but great comments in all that time. We will take it as a wake up call and fix the things that are mentioned. I suggest that the party needs to look for a more expensive place than ours and I'm sorry that they didn't let me know that they had problems at the time. We live nearby and can help with anything that comes up.

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Richard & Jess

Guest: Richard & Jess (Medford OR)
Date of Stay: 11/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/23/10

The house was cozy, quiet and clean. We felt safe just hangIng out when outside is raining. Owner is really easy to deal with. We will definitely come back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Fantastic!

Guest: Mullane (Bellingham, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/10

The house was just as described, the photos were accurate, the owners were incredibly easy to work with. The beach access was an easy walk to a beautiful, not crowded, sandy haven. Because of the hot tub, we didn't care what the weather was like because we could always get back and warm up. The open yard had privacy fencing to make it feel like a private get away. Getting to Seaside and Cannon Beach (Mo's Restaurant!!!) is a short drive away, or a long walk down the beach! But when you're tired of the crowds you can escape to the house and feel miles away from everyone.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Guest: Jeff&Kat (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

My husband and I (early thirties) stayed at the beach house for 4 nights in mid-May. The house itself was very clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the location was perfect! In a quiet and safe gated community, the house is a short walk across the dunes to the beach. We also got to enjoy the hot-tub, deck and huge back yard (perfect for our dog!). Surfing is possible at the beach right out front (if the tide is right), and we had lots of fun boogieboarding! It was especially nice to have a hot-tub to come home to. We enjoyed taking a short drive to Seaside and Cannon Beach (more surf spots there as well), and even found a couple really need artisan shops in Gearhart. The owners of the beach house are very friendly and easy-going - we were able to book our trip with ease, and they made check-in and check-out very simple. Overall, it was a wonderful getaway - a perfect mix of relaxation, fun, and adventure. We only wished we could have stayed longer! We will certainly be returning - hopefully soon!

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

Great 3 nights!

Guest: sitka (Salem, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/12/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

We (1 couple) spent 3 very relaxing nights (two great days) in this cottage. Reading, writing and catching up. Ideal. Super quiet. Place was very clean, nicely decorated and amenities excellent. Very helpful for us to have wireless internet. The walk out to the ocean is great. Ideal with our medium sized dog too. Owners easy to communicate with. Would work great for 2 couples or a small family.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

The perfect beach house vacation

Guest: Ron&Rose (Wenatchee, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/22/10

We found this home to be the perfect beach house for a comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable vacation. Location, building layout, furnishings and amenities, all are exactly what we would have chosen for ourselves. Loved the hot tub, enjoyed the BBQ, would have used the deck more but the weather was a little uncooperative so we had fun watching the eagles and hawks from the comfort of the living room with two (!) deep comfortable window seats flanking the fireplace. The beach was fabulous, a comfortable walk over the dune and down to a huge, long long beach where you can drive but only a couple of trucks a day were there. We introduced our new dog to the ocean and enjoyed our long walks enormously. Friendly, helpful owners, thank you so much! It was a delightfully private 43rd wedding anniversary celebration which we will remember with much happiness.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.