On the Beach. Yes, on the Beach. It's all about the View and being on the Beach

Our family of four (three adults, one teenager) had a delightful stay at this out-of-the-way Arch Cape cottage. It was exceptionally clean, charmingly decorated and well-maintained. The view from both the large picture windows in the front room and from the deck were outstanding. The surf pounded, and the weather couldn't have been better for our stay in early October.

The beds were comfortable, and the furniture too. Kitchen appliances were quite good and the washer and dryer are excellent, but there is no dishwasher. (Given the small size of the kitchen area, that's logical.) A gas grill is available on the deck and it worked well for us.

If you like hanging your clothes in the closet, depending on how much clothing you bring, you might want to bring your own hangers. There were very few available in the closet. Bed linens and towels are very good. Be prepared to share the one small shower available in the cottage's tiny bathroom. A second half-bathroom has a sink and toilet. A hair dryer is available.

One thing I would have liked would be a screen door from the living room to the deck. We loved having the door open to hear the roar of the surf.

Another recommendation I'd like to make to the owners is to provide a couple of higher chairs for the lawn or deck for us older adults who have a difficult time getting down onto or up from the VERY low Adirondack and beach chairs...perhaps a couple of folding camp-style chairs with arms. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't sit down on the lawn chairs overlooking the beach.

We two elderly grandparents didn't make the trek down to the beach, but our son and grandson did each evening. They said that the trip down the access to the beach was a bit tricky, but do-able if you're in reasonably good shape. Part of the beach is very rocky, but there's beautiful wide, clean sand once the tide goes out.

There is room for only one vehicle to park next to the cottage.

Cell phone service is a pretty spotty, but the wi-fi works pretty well.

All-in-all, it's a great place to stay for a small group, and we enjoyed it immensely. We would definitely return. Thank you, May family, for this opportunity for a delightful stay on the beautiful Oregon coast.

Great place, wonderful location. Delightful hosts.

This had to be one of our most relaxing vacations ever. The view from the house is spectacular, and the power of the waves at high tide was just awe inspiring. Our kids (ages 5 and 8) loved the sand toys provided and the beach (!) and had a great time working on the puzzles in the house. The location is fantastic - close enough to Manzanita that I drove in a few times for morning coffee, but far enough away to feel isolated and peaceful. We loved playing on the beach for hours at low tide (warning - there may not be much of a beach at high tide - but the power of the waves is amazing to watch from the house), watching the water from the house, and exploring Cannon Beach and Manzanita. It was a great place to stay!

Loved this quiet and private beach location but still close enough to Cannon Beach and Manzanita if you want to socialize/shop. Highly recommended! Had a great stay and look forward to returning next summer.

This home is incredible! We arrived early evening and when we walked into the house, our jaws dropped and we just stopped and stared. My husband and I, along with our three young boys, enjoyed a week in July here. Inside, the house was very clean, decorated beautifully, was very cozy, and had views that can't even be explained in words. Our boys loved the beach toys and kites the most. My oldest boy enjoyed scanning the horizon of the ocean with the binoculars. My husband liked the easy access to the very quiet beach where you could explore and very seldom see other people. I enjoyed sitting in the chairs outside and watching the waves come in. The location allows easy access to neighboring cute beach towns, but also makes you feel like you have escaped the hustle bustle of life and can truly relax. We enjoyed our first Oregon Coast experience and this house really made it perfect!