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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 3 Upstairs
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Upstairs
1 King Bed
Main floor Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 main floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 Upstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dog Friendly Beach Cottage 1/2 block to BEACH! 3 Bedrooms, Firepit & Fenced yard
Looking for the perfect Pet friendly Beach cottage for your beach getaway? Welcome to Rocka-waves Retreat!! Park your car & never use it during your stay. Rocka-Waves Retreat is a 3 bedroom 1 & 1/2 bath home that sleeps 9 total, 8 adults/kids in beds, (plus a pack n play travel crib to add a baby/toddler) Located in the heart of Rockaway Beach just half a block to the Ocean! Ocean views from upstairs & peek-a-boo views from downstairs bedroom & back deck!
Rocka-waves Retreat is one of the original homes in Rockaway beach built in 1918 that has been updated & remodeled & features a fully fenced front yard for the kiddos & pups to play in. There are front & back decks, a fully stocked kitchen, free high speed WiFi, Smart TV (Amazon fireTV) with Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Video, Youtube, HGTV, NBC, ABC, Bravo, TLC, CNN apps live TV channels & more plus a DVD player with lots of great DVD's for all ages. The back deck has a Charcoal Grill, Solo Stove Firepit, chairs, beach toys & driveway with parking for 3 cars plus unlimited street parking in front & back.
The Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals, bake a cake & have s'more's. It features a full size oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, mixer, dishes, pots, pans, cake & cupcake pans, s'more forks, serving platters etc. There is a full size washer & dryer too! The house has a great layout...if you have loved ones that are not good with stairs there is a bedroom with queen bed (sleeps 2) & full bathroom on the main floor. The primary bedroom upstairs has a King bed (sleeps 2) with mountain & town view & connected to the half bathroom. The 2nd upstairs bedroom has 2 twin beds & a Queen sized bed (sleeps 4 total), cute children's decor & toys, Ocean View & also connected to the half bathroom that has lots of storage space for everyone's toiletries. There is also a Pack n Play crib with sheets in the house. Bring your dog or dogs with you! (Pet Fee $25 per dog per stay)
We are 1 street off the ocean on the West side of HWY 101! From the back deck (Pacific street) walk a half a block to the right and you are at the Wayside which is the large round parking lot in the heart of town with public Beach access, a Pirate Ship playground, Train caboose w/Tourist info and the Train depot for the Oregon Scenic Railroad steam train which is dog friendly! Go a half block to left & you are at another public beach entrance next to the Silver Sands motel. Walk to Rockaway's shops, restaurants, bars & markets.
Rockaway Beach features 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach and is known for the Twin Rocks formation. There is so much to do in here and the surrounding area! There are lots of great shops, 2 ice cream parlors, bars & restaurants including The Original Pronto Pup with the largest corndog on the roof and a mechanical corndog you can ride! Did you know Rockaway Beach was the birthplace to the corndog aka Pronto pup? Rockaway Beach is also the stop for the Oregon Scenic Railroad which travels from Garabaldi to Rockaway Beach 3 times a day in the Summer and weekends during the off season. They also have dinner trains , the Fall Splendor train and Candy Cane Express during December with Santa. You can visit the Cedar Old Growth Nature Preserve in Rockaway to see one of the biggest western red cedars and take a walk in the woods! Rockaway is also home to Lake Lytle which is a 65 acre lake with water that is warm enough to swim in during the summer and is stocked with rainbow trout and large mouth bass for the anglers in your group. You can kayak and use small boats on the lake.
The fishing village of Garibaldi is only five miles south, where you can pick up some fresh seafood at the Garibaldi Marina, get some hot fish and chips or dine at one of our faves Garabaldi Portside Bistro & Crabrock Pizza.
Tillamook is home to the Famous Tillamook Cheese Factory that hosts tours and has a great restaurant featuring all their dairy goodness including ice cream! Tillamook is also home to the Blue Heron Cheese company which is known for their different types of Brie cheese. This is a fun stop for the whole family because they have wine tasting, a petting zoo with alpacas, peacocks, goats & more, cheese tasting , great outdoor seating where you can order a nice lunch to eat while the kiddos & dogs enjoy the outside and a great store with lots of gifts & such. To the north of Rockaway Beach is Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita. Just 8 miles north of the house is the Nehalem Bay Winery where you can do some wine tasting year round and enjoy some live music outside during the summer.
Rocka-waves Retreat is one of the original homes in Rockaway beach built in 1918 that has been updated & remodeled & features a fully fenced front yard for the kiddos & pups to play in. There are front & back decks, a fully stocked kitchen, free high speed WiFi, Smart TV (Amazon fireTV) with Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Video, Youtube, HGTV, NBC, ABC, Bravo, TLC, CNN apps live TV channels & more plus a DVD player with lots of great DVD's for all ages. The back deck has a Charcoal Grill, Solo Stove Firepit, chairs, beach toys & driveway with parking for 3 cars plus unlimited street parking in front & back.
The Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals, bake a cake & have s'more's. It features a full size oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, mixer, dishes, pots, pans, cake & cupcake pans, s'more forks, serving platters etc. There is a full size washer & dryer too! The house has a great layout...if you have loved ones that are not good with stairs there is a bedroom with queen bed (sleeps 2) & full bathroom on the main floor. The primary bedroom upstairs has a King bed (sleeps 2) with mountain & town view & connected to the half bathroom. The 2nd upstairs bedroom has 2 twin beds & a Queen sized bed (sleeps 4 total), cute children's decor & toys, Ocean View & also connected to the half bathroom that has lots of storage space for everyone's toiletries. There is also a Pack n Play crib with sheets in the house. Bring your dog or dogs with you! (Pet Fee $25 per dog per stay)
We are 1 street off the ocean on the West side of HWY 101! From the back deck (Pacific street) walk a half a block to the right and you are at the Wayside which is the large round parking lot in the heart of town with public Beach access, a Pirate Ship playground, Train caboose w/Tourist info and the Train depot for the Oregon Scenic Railroad steam train which is dog friendly! Go a half block to left & you are at another public beach entrance next to the Silver Sands motel. Walk to Rockaway's shops, restaurants, bars & markets.
Rockaway Beach features 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach and is known for the Twin Rocks formation. There is so much to do in here and the surrounding area! There are lots of great shops, 2 ice cream parlors, bars & restaurants including The Original Pronto Pup with the largest corndog on the roof and a mechanical corndog you can ride! Did you know Rockaway Beach was the birthplace to the corndog aka Pronto pup? Rockaway Beach is also the stop for the Oregon Scenic Railroad which travels from Garabaldi to Rockaway Beach 3 times a day in the Summer and weekends during the off season. They also have dinner trains , the Fall Splendor train and Candy Cane Express during December with Santa. You can visit the Cedar Old Growth Nature Preserve in Rockaway to see one of the biggest western red cedars and take a walk in the woods! Rockaway is also home to Lake Lytle which is a 65 acre lake with water that is warm enough to swim in during the summer and is stocked with rainbow trout and large mouth bass for the anglers in your group. You can kayak and use small boats on the lake.
The fishing village of Garibaldi is only five miles south, where you can pick up some fresh seafood at the Garibaldi Marina, get some hot fish and chips or dine at one of our faves Garabaldi Portside Bistro & Crabrock Pizza.
Tillamook is home to the Famous Tillamook Cheese Factory that hosts tours and has a great restaurant featuring all their dairy goodness including ice cream! Tillamook is also home to the Blue Heron Cheese company which is known for their different types of Brie cheese. This is a fun stop for the whole family because they have wine tasting, a petting zoo with alpacas, peacocks, goats & more, cheese tasting , great outdoor seating where you can order a nice lunch to eat while the kiddos & dogs enjoy the outside and a great store with lots of gifts & such. To the north of Rockaway Beach is Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita. Just 8 miles north of the house is the Nehalem Bay Winery where you can do some wine tasting year round and enjoy some live music outside during the summer.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
May allow a cat with approval
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only!
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
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Checkout time is 11am Please follow the few check out instructions in binder to help with our quick cleaning turn around.
Accidents happen..If something is broken or needs attention please do Not try to fix it just let us know, its a rural location & we need to bring supplies from Portland to repair or replace.Thank you!
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Rockaway Beach
Located in Rockaway Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Nehalem Bay State Park and Oswald West State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Hoffman Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Rockaway Beach, OR
What's nearby
- Rockaway Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Manhattan Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Tillamook Creamery - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
- Cannon Beach - 38 min drive - 47.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Garibaldi Portside Bistro - 8 min drive
- Pacific Edge Espresso - 8 min drive
- Grumpy's Cafe - 4 min walk
- Roost Coffee - 13 min drive
- Crab Rock Pizza - 8 min drive
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Reviews
31 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Steven S.
22 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve
Steven S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesseca K.
12 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Jesseca K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua M.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Joshua M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn A.
8 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Dawn A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick A.
13 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here!
Patrick A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
27 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in Rockaway Beach
Gary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robyn N.
25 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Girls Trip!
Robyn N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
4 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rocka wave rocks!
Barbara K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
3 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Families
Peter P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hannah P.
19 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even Better Than Expected
Hannah P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melody T.
8 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Melody T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon J.
20 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Rockaway
Jonathon J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
23 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house by the beach
Kathy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy H.
19 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aug vacation
Judy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
28 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer 2023 Family getaway
Karen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
brienne w.
29 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach home with everything you need!
brienne w.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurye B.
30 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Escape to the Oregon Coast
Laurye B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie N.
8 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrea A.
10 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to the beach!
Andrea A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
22 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!!
Jessica L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane S.
21 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, close to beach
Diane S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
9 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lissa H.
30 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Beach and Town Access
Lissa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric R.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great!
Eric R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sandra & John
We are originally from Louisiana and moved to Oregon in 2011. We live in Portland and love finding homes that need love and renovating them. We bought a mid-century split-level home in Portland with a one-bedroom apartment downstairs so we listed it on VRBO a couple of years ago and love having a short-term rental and meeting new people. John is a Naval Spec Warfare Veteran and is also an artist dealing in woodworking, furniture building and acrylic art. I am a voice-over artist and you can hear me on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) which is the Oregon PBS television station. Our Portland VRBO listing is #740612
Why they chose this property
We rented a house in Rockaway Beach New Years Eve 2017 and fell in love with the town & beach, so we started searching and found the house that we lovingly call the Rocka-Waves retreat. We purchased it in June 2018 and loved that it was one of the original homes in Rockaway Beach built in 1918. At that time, Rockaway Beach was the premier tourist area for Portlanders and was accessed by a train that traveled from Portland to Rockaway Beach. We love the area, the town, the neighbors, and all it has to offer!
What makes this property unique
A great floor plan with one bedroom on the main floor and two bedrooms upstairs plus bathrooms on each floor! An electric fireplace in the living room for extra ambiance (& warmth in the winter) also an electric fireplace in the downstairs master. Plus it's only half a block from the beach and in the heart of town so you can walk to everything.
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