Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4!
Summary:
'Shell in a Handbasket' is what we call this eloquent and spacious oceanfront condo. It can sleep up to four people by way of a queen size bed and a Murphy bed, has two full bathrooms and a full modern kitchen. This isn't a hotel room, this is a home! The beach access is literally right outside the oceanside window. If the weather is stormy, stay inside and watch the waves from the amazing view of the oceanside suite. Don't forget about our indoor heated saltwater pool and dry sauna!
The Space:
Unit 304 is a simple, eloquent and spacious condo we call "Shell in a Handbasket." It was completely remodeled from head to toe in 2015 and has a nice, new feel to it. Perched on the top floor, you can view cargo vessells on the horizon migrating on their shipping routes, and observe the grey whales closer migrating as part of their mating ritual.
No. 304 Shell in a Handbasket sleeps four on a brand new queen sized murphy bed in the oceanside suite and another queen sized bed in the private bedroom. The oceanfront suite is wide and open with two relaxing chairs, a loveseat and a flatscreen TV with DVD player and a DVD library. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized fridge, range oven and cooktop, microwave and cookware.
Guest Access:
The condo comes with a unique code which will get you entry into your unit. There you will find a key that will grant you access to our indoor, heated salt water pool and dry sauna.
This is a 3rd floor unit, there are 32 steps required to access the unit.
The Neighborhood:
304 Shell in a Handbasket
Getting Around:
Enhance your Lincoln City experience by utilizing our local transit options! You can now schedule convenient pickups directly with Intercity Transit by calling them. Whether you're planning a trip to the beach, shopping areas, or local attractions, this service ensures a seamless and enjoyable exploration of our coastal town.
Other Things to Note:
This is a condo in a shared complex, and it's worth noting that from time to time, you might hear everyday sounds coming from neighboring units and common areas within the facility.
There are three gas grills on site available for guest use. They are located next to our sparkling pool.
The condo comes with a limited supply of complimentary coffee, sugar, and creamer.
Interaction with Guests:
Sea Gypsy Rentals manages more than 59 privately owned beachfront condos. We have a rental office on the property that is open no less than 8 hours a day. We give you your space, but we’re available on-site if you need anything.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Laundry
Barbecue grill
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You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Lincoln City
Located in Lincoln City, this condo is on the waterfront. Putt N Bat and Chinook Winds Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lincoln City Cultural Center and Lincoln City Skate Park. Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio and Tradewinds Charters are also worth visiting.
Lincoln City, OR
What's nearby
D River State Recreation Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Devils Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lincoln City Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Putt N Bat - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lincoln City Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
D River - 5 min walk
Dutch Bros Coffee - 4 min walk
Burger King - 14 min walk
Hearth & Table - 10 min walk
J's Fish and Chips - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4!?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4! on 21 Jun 2026 start from £120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Suite - Pool and Sauna - Top Floor - Sleeps 4! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of D River State Recreation Site, Devils Lake and Lincoln City Cultural Center. Putt N Bat and Lincoln City Outlets are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Ashley, thank you for taking time to review your stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket! We are thrilled to hear that this cozy condo with its amazing uninterrupted ocean front views was perfect for your time away! It's a great space enjoy and let the sound of the waves relax you. It also doesn't hurt that you can be down on the sand in just a couple of minutes with our easy beach access! Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We look forward to you making many happy memories here at the Sea Gypsy!
We loved our stay at Shell in a Handbasket. The location was perfect, beautiful views and very comfortable room exactly as described. We can’t wait to return next year!
Carmen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Carmen,
Thank you so much for the perfect 5 star review. I am so happy that you enjoyed #304 Shell in a Handbasket. Thank you for being a gracious guest. Please come back and stay with us again very soon.
All the best,
Kimberly, Front Desk Manager
Well equipped, great view. We really enjoyed our stay.
Brooke R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Brooke,
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket, and found it to be well equipped. We are happy that you were able to enjoy our beautiful views and amazing location. We hope you will stay with us again soon!
I had a very relaxing time at shell in a Handbasket and would absolutely stay again! It was very clean and the beds were comfortable!
Miri S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2022
Miri, thank you for your review of your stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit at the beautiful Oregon coast. The oceanview in this unit and all our units is absolutely breathtaking and I hope you were able to enjoy our heated salt water pool and dry sauna as well! Looking forward to your next beach getaway.
Linda, thank you so much for your wonderful review of your stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found the accommodations to your liking! It's wonderful to know that our responsiveness to your questions left a positive impression on you. We always strive to provide excellent service and ensure our guests have a smooth and enjoyable experience. We're looking forward to the opportunity of hosting you again in the future. Please don't hesitate to reach out whenever you're ready to book your next stay – we'll be more than happy to welcome you back!
Lesa thank you for taking the time to write your review today we also love our location and the weather is perfect this time of year not too hot, but also not too cold. if you catch us at the right time of day you can missed the wind spell as well. Thank you again for staying with us! We hope you have safe travels to you next beach destination with Sea Gypsy Rentals.
This was the perfect rental for our family!! Right on the beach, lovely salt water pool, well-appointed kitchen. We’ll be back for sure!!
Rachel D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2021
Rachel,
We are so glad that you found unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket, to be the perfect rental for your family. We are happy that you got to enjoy our heated salt water pool and beach access. We hope you stay again soon!
This was a delightful little condo that has had many nice updates. The beds and bedding were comfortable. Access to the beach was outside our door. The only negative thing was the pool was closed and there wasn't any communication to that point.
Would definitely go back!
Pam C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Pam,
Thanks for the review. I am so sorry you didn't get our email about the pool. We have it set up to go out to all guests. This is a mandatory order throughout all of Lincoln County to keep pools closed during Phase 1, hopefully we will be allowed to open it soon. Thanks for being a great guest. Come back soon!
The condo was exactly what my family needed! Very clean and the view was amazing! We loved hearing the ocean waves in the evenings.
The building itself felt a bit old and the balcony felt a little unstable in areas but nothing that would prevent me from renting again.
Pricilla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Pricilla,
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and found unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket, to be clean and everything you & your family needed. We are happy that you got to enjoy our amazing views. While the walkway may feel a little unstable, we can assure you that it is very solid. We hope you will stay again soon!
The good: The communication was great after I reserved the property which made me feel good about reserving online. The location was great for our needs as well which is a big part of why I chose it. The kitchen was well equipped if you need one and it had a full size fridge which was nice.The not so good: The property itself was just ok. I thought the pictures made it seem more updated than it actually was. The ceiling fan was completely covered in thick dust that made me think it was just a “ quick surface clean” kinda place which I don’t love. The floor had some sticky spots on it and the walls had stains. I was a bit disappointed in the fact that it wasn’t really that clean and was a 4pm check in time due to housekeeping. The location was good for our needs, but I would have liked a cleaner space to stay the night, not just for the cost but to feel comfortable sleeping in. We only stayed one night here.
Gretchen E.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Hello Gretchen,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. I’m glad to hear the location suited your needs and that communication and kitchen amenities met your expectations. I’m truly sorry, however, that the cleanliness fell short during your stay. This is not the standard we strive for, and I will be addressing your comments with our housekeeping team to ensure these issues are corrected. I appreciate your honesty, as it helps us improve for future guests.
Clean, close to city center, and all the basics that you need. My only issue during the stay was the living room TV - remote controls do not match equipment or the provided instructions. Management and I were not able to change the aspect ratio (picture cut off) and could not change input from cable to DVD.
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Jeffrey, thank you for taking time out of your day to review your stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket! You are absolutely right, when location matters we are the perfect spot to take it all in! We are happy that you enjoyed the expansive ocean views this condo offers! That plus our heart of Lincoln city location that is close to shopping, several dining options, and local entertainment as well as our incredibly easy beach access - we think all this makes us a real gem of Lincoln City! I am sorry the TV was a bit complicated. Each of the 60+ units we manage has a unique TV set up, and we are actively brainstorming practical ways to simplify the situation and provide clear tips and tricks for each condo. Thank you again for your kind feedback. We can't wait to host your next beach vacation!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Janet W.
27 Nov 2022
4 Stars
Enjoyed our stay very much. Only issue was with TV in the main room. Remotes didn't match up with equipment or instructions.The picture on the TV didn't fit the screen either. one light on the Murphy bed was not working.
This was the second year my brother and I have been to the to Sea Gypsy and most definitely will be back next year! Thanks so much!
Janet W.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Deb M.
6 Nov 2022
3 Stars
We always enjoy our stay at the Sea Gypsy. A number of times for our anniversaries we have stayed in "Shore Thing" but it was booked this year.
So this year we booked "Shell in a Handbasket". Kitchen and bathrooms were very clean. The living room couch and chairs are looking pretty worn and aren't very comfortable. Also the lighting in the living room was inadequate. Directions for the TV clickers are out of date and it was a bit frustrating. The bright side was we found under one of the bathroom cupboards a new floor lamp that hadn't been assembled yet so we put it together, found a couple light bulbs and it made all the difference!!
Deb M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
31 Oct 2022
5 Stars
We will definitely stay at Sea Gypsy again! Nice and easy access to the beach and the unit was clean and comfy with an amazing view of the ocean. We also liked how we were left alone but the staff was helpful and friendly when we did talk to them.
Lisa F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
26 Oct 2022
Shell in a handbasket
We had a great time on the Oregon coast! Shell in a handbasket was beautifully done, with lots of room for sleeping. There were only two of us, but it would have worked for more. Very clean and cute!
Karen P.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lucia B.
13 Aug 2022
304 Shell in a Handbasket/ SeaGypsy
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel! Thank you! The hotel has ideal access to the beach and it was pretty quiet at night so we were able to rest very well!
The staff is really nice but we think the hotel needs to be remodeled. The carpets in the room need to be replaced and we would have loved for the kitchen to have a dishwasher. Also the beds and all couches and sofas need to be replaced. The pool is nice but it needs to be cleaned more often.
Thank you again!
Lucia B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ronald And Sherrill M.
23 Apr 2022
4 Stars
We have stayed in this particular condo 6 times. It is clean, well-stocked with linens, cooking utensils, dishes. GORGEOUS view of the ocean right out the big window! Lots of rain this time but when the sunbreaks came, we hit the beach to walk. Nice people to deal with in the office.
When we first arrived we walked into the smell of clean fresh air with a view that will make you not want to leave. Showers and everything were very clean. We noticed that the microwave is a bit finicky and may have to push button a few times before it’ll work. Amazing stay, we’ll definitely stay again!
Nathon D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2022
Nathon, thank you so much for your wonderful review of unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket! We are so happy to hear that you loved our beautiful condo, and you're right - those views are sensational! You absolutely can not beat how amazing the sunsets and sunrises are! Our housekeeping staff work so hard to ensure they have given you a clean and tidy space, it is important to them that you are able to relax while you are away! I will make sure to share your kind words with them, I know they will be thrilled to hear they made a difference! We appreciate you letting us know about the microwave, I will make sure our maintenance team has a look at it and fix what is needed. We truly appreciate your feedback, we rely on hearing from you to ensure that we are doing a great job! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Melissa T.
4 Mar 2022
Beautiful location to wish we hope to return
Absolutely lovely spot. Simple place with no fancy frills, but perfectly adequate for our needs and desires. We especially liked that the windows to the water were clean and could be opened wide to fully enjoy the view. The bathrooms were perfect and clean. Beds were fine. We had very noisy people walking to and from their lodging outside the bedroom and talking loudly on the phone at 3 am. This was the carelessness and rudeness of guests. We simply decided to sleep on the bed in the living room the next two nights and were not bothered in the least. Our only actual complaint is the state of the ceasy chairs and couch and some dishes. The furniture is so dirty we put blankets over them. Perhaps they are just stained and have been cleaned, but it looks like time for replacing them. Many dishes in the cupboards needed to be given a scrub before using. Clearly the previous guest was not a careful cleaner. All in all, we did have a beautiful few days! We hope to return at some point in the future! We might try a different unit just because of the furniture. It was not uncomfortable just unpleasant. Again, the view could not be beat and everything went smoothly!
Thank you very much for your 5 star review of your recent stay in unit 304, Shell in a Handbasket. We are so glad your stay with us had you on "easy peasy" street! We think our incredible up close ocean views, easy beach access and central location makes us pretty special too! We hope to see you again soon for your next beach getaway!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gayla B.
12 Feb 2022
Perfect Place!
10 steps to ocean! We have stayed at Sea Gypsy several times. Best place ever. She'll in a Handbasket was perfect! Just one thing. The bed pillows need changed. Atrocious!
Love Lincoln City.
Gayla B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen B.
3 Oct 2021
our stay
We love the Sea Gypsy so much, this is our third year going there. We can't think of any other beach gig that is so lovely, so accommodating, so quiet, and such a great location. Everything is close by in the cute little town. Kyllo's is right next store which couldn't be better!
This property was exactly how it was pictured on vrbo. Had a little issue with the hot water - not hot enough. Wish there had been an elevator but we got good workouts. First time in the area and the beaches are beautiful - the wind, not so much. Would definitely come back to the Sea Gypsy and Shell in a Handbasket again.
Lynda S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Hi Lynda! Thank you for staying with us here on the Oregon Coast! Please come join us again soon!
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Cris C.
12 Jun 2021
Condo is fine. Mgmt took the score down
Condo is dated for sure, but very adequate.
Having 2 bathrooms was great!
A lamp & clock didn't work. We told them. They did not make any attempt to fix them.
Don't get me wrong. The condo, #304, was clean & well stocked. The check-in people ( before they had our money) were very nice, cheerful and polite.
Your contract requires you to wash, dry & put away your dishes before you leave, which is fine. However, the morning of the 10th there was no hot water. No hot shower & I had to heat water on the range to wash the dishes.
When we (& other guests) asked for a partial refund, or an allowance on another stay, mgmt absolutely refused. Said 'there was plenty of hot water' when they checked. There was none ever that morning!
Said the water was off for 'a minimal amount of time. ' It was never on at all.
Said they weren't responsible for the boilers.
When asked who we could talk to, claimed they didn't know.
We paid a lot of money for the conveniences of a condo. If we wanted cold showers & to wash our dishes in cold water, we could have camped on the beach!
Even after the inconvenience of no hot water we might possibly have stayed another time if they had had any respect, or concern for customer service.
But once they had our money they did not show any respect for any of us--we were not the only people who had an issue with having no hot water--and they took no responsibility. We were just tough out of luck.
We do not recommend them for that reason.
And if they put some honey-sweet response below here for us to call them, etc. Don't believe it. We went into their office IN PERSON & wasted our valuable time.
If they want to make it right, they have our billing info & can adjust it without talking. They know this review is true.
The SeaGypsy is right on the beach with a great view and beach access. This is our second stay at the SeaGypsy. You can really hear your neighbors through thin walls, always bring earplugs for a good night sleep. Unit 304 has great wifi, and everything you need for good beach vacation. The unit could use a few updates: new mattress for murphy bed (mattress topper made the bed tolerable), carpet repair, and new furniture. Unit 304 is just not as updated and kitchen is not as well stocked as the previous unit we stayed in.
Dale R.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Dale,
We are so glad that you got to enjoy our amazing views and beach access. We are glad that you had good wifi in unit 304. We are in the process of restocking the units and will bump this unit to the top of our list. Thank you for informing us about the bed, as we do not sleep in the room, all feedback is appreciative. We hope you will stay with us again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Troy Foster
What makes this property unique
Sea Gypsy No. 304, which we call the "Shell in a Handbasket," is a remodeled, third-floor condo that enjoys an amazing view of the coastline. It sleeps four people and features a full kitchen and two full bathrooms.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests