Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house
The Happy Clam is a large stylish comfortable home with walls of windows, including a two story great room. This makes for wonderful viewing of the water, sky and historic bridge. Inspiring in any kind of weather. The location is ideal:
* sits right on the quiet south jetty with great views from the bay to the ocean - birds and seals are constantly in view as are fishing boats cruising by
* is at the epicenter of fun stuff, all within walking distance - a serene beach, clam beds, biking, pier for crabbing, marina, Rogue Brewery, marine attractions including the fabulous Aquarium and marine science center, restaurants, shops, glass blowing, bike trails and miles of beach.
* is wonderfully comfortable for a great night's sleep, lounging, and fully equipped for fun activities including games, ping pong, pool table, foosball
* close to fun festivals, 5 min. walk to WINE AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL and others.
5 BEDROOMS TOTAL (including small bunk bed room) with addition of ground floor apartment or:
MAIN HOUSE ( up to 08 guests) can be rented separately at approximately $100 less per night (see vrbo.com/315491) but most groups of 8 or more prefer the entire house to spread out.
The main part of the house is on the second and third level which is also why the views are so good. There we have 3 bedrooms (1-King and 2 Queens) plus a bunk room (small room with bunk beds) and a loft area with a pull-out couch. The bedrooms all have walk-in closets and baths. There are 3 HDTV's and plenty of couches and chairs. The master bedroom has a double walk-in closet, so large a twin mattress can be put in one side for an extra sleeping place.
The dining table seats 8 (10 can work) and the kitchen counter seats 3. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pans, pots, cutlery, spices, flour, sugar.
APARTMENT is included in this option (VRBO 914857) and rates. It is a cheerful space on the first level of the home. It has a bedroom with a queen bed, a bath, a small living room and kitchen plus another HDTV. It's nice to have this space for those that are bit noisier or need more quiet time -- depending on the group.
The Happy Clam is great for smaller families and is also perfect for expanded family get-togethers, retreats, book and other clubs, reunions, birthday or other special days (including surprises) - or just plain getting away from the routine. There is no bad season to hang at the Happy Clam. It's always relaxing and never boring.
Ring doorbells with video exist outside the house for security purposes.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place towels in washing machines and start wash, one machine in garage and one machine in apartment, don't overload one machine
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If there are same day arrival and departures of two different groups then the check in might be set at no earlier than 5 pm and departure by 10 am.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newport
Located in Newport, this holiday home is on the beach. Burrows House Museum and Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Oregon State University Marine Science Center and The Wax Works. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 171 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 3 min drive
Local Ocean Seafoods - 4 min drive
White Rabbit Espresso - 3 min drive
The Coffee House - 4 min drive
Clearwater Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house on 4 Jun 2026 start from £429, 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.
How much is parking at Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Winter Discounts incl nearby Wine/Seafood Fest Feb 19-22 @Iconic fun ocean house located?
Nestled on the beach, this Newport holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Beach State Park and Rogue Ales Microbrewery. Lost Creek State Park and Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our second time staying at the Happy Clam and our family once again loved our time there. The host is great and very welcoming, and the house itself is perfect for larger groups like ours. Everything is clean and the house is stocked with everything you’ll need during your trip. Looking forward to our next visit.
Absolute, wonderful place to stay. Close to crabbing, seal and bird watching from the house, crabbing and clamming equipment. It was everything our group needed. We all agreed we would stay at the Happy Clam again!
We celebrated my husbands 80th birthday at the house. It was so great to have a place all 10 of us could comfortably fit. The views are magnificent and the location is perfect. We had a great time. My husband said it was the best birthday he ever had.
We had eight people stay all over 60 we had a wonderful time. The kitchen has a nice supply of pots and pans for cooking large table to eat at and play games at walking distance to the pier overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
The house was everything it claims to be plenty of room for large families and more. Tha Owners are amazing and helpful. The home had plenty of things to do games, pool table, ping pong, crab pots and close to much more. We would definitely stay here again.
This is a fabulous place for our large family. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house has a great location if you want to go crabbing or a short walk to the beach. We definitely will be back!!!
We all had a great time. The property was all (and more) than advertized. I live in Newport and it was a great place to have an event with a large large family, some livng locally and others from out of town. the location is great!
Our family group loved staying here. It’s very spacious, wonderful views of the bridge, lots of trails to walk on near the beach. We liked all the windows and the well-equipped kitchen. The kids loved the playroom in the garage. We are planning to come back!
We stayed here with our family (7 of us) and it was perfect. Beautiful views. Enough bedrooms and space to spread out. It’s walking distance to the aquarium which we really enjoyed. This was our first time to Newport and we’ll be back as we didn’t have enough time to explore it thoroughly.
We are a group of four couples who have been coming to Newport every winter for the last 15 years. This is the second time we have stayed at the Happy Clam. It is such a great place. Plenty of room for all of us. Great kitchen and living area. We plan to return next year.
Thirteen family members gathered for four nights to celebrate anniversary; event was catered so no cooking done on premises; open house one afternoon for total of 40 people
We celebrated my Dads 82nd birthday. The lower apartment was perfect for my Dad to stay in and allowed him to be able to come upstairs and join the rest of the big crazy family and then go to bed early. Loved that there was a bathroom for every bedroom and a ton of space! The windows were massive and we enjoyed watching the boats and sea lions in the bay. It was very clean and had everything we needed.
Our second time here for a family reunion. It’s clean and comfortable. Lots of room for a big group. The kids loved the activities in the garage. It was fun to walk down to the ocean at the end of the jetty in front of the house. We hope to come back!
Great property for a group! We had an amazing week. Aged from 2 to 79. Beautiful views and weather. The kitchen was well appointed, and we enjoyed cooking some amazing meals here. We’re all foodies. The guys went fishing and we enjoyed a crab feast and all took home fish. Gary was a great host, but honestly, the house was so guest ready, we didn’t have any questions!! Five stars! I will look forward to staying again. Extra guests stayed at a local RV park and hotel… so convenient! Thank you Gary and Kathy!!
Wana L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Gary Gamer
Our family has been coming to Newport for many years for vacations and shared a home with other families. We were overjoyed when we found this home on South Beach with such a great view and location and so many things to do in the neighborhood in walking and bike riding distance. Practically everything you want on the Oregon Coast.
Why they chose this property
We used to climb big cliffs to get to the beach. New we have a leisurely walk along the jetty to the beach, or go in the other direction to the piers, marina, aquarium and restaurants. There is always something interesting in the area: throwing our crab pots off the pier for some dinner, clamming at low tide right out front, finding treasures on the beach and watching the seals and birds splashing and diving. The Aquarium, Marine Science Center, Rogue Brewery, Marina, Glass Blowing, restaurants all close by.
What makes this property unique
The house has lots of windows and light. Even if its winter, there are fantastic sights! Some of the best weather can be in January and February. There is a loft on the top floor with great views and the master bedroom is nearly as large as the living room. Even in the apartment there is a tantalizing view. The layout of the house allows for good separation of residents if needed, such as seniors not having to navigate stairs and children in fun areas. Also great spaces for group activities.
Languages:
English
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