Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views!
Note: for larger house option (Happy Clam Plus) accommodating up to 13 guests go to vrbo.com/914857
For Wine and Seafood Festival you automatically get the larger version of the house for up to 13 guests
The Happy Clam is a 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 south jetty of the Yaquina River with great views of Newport bay to the ocean - pelagic birds and seals are regularly in view as are fishing boats cruising by.
* is at the epicenter of a fun neighborhood within walking distance - a serene beach, clam beds, biking, pier for crabbing, marina, Rogue Brewery, marine attractions including the fabulous Aquarium, 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 and events: just several minutes walk to events at the brewery, marina/pier, aquarium, science center or fun bike rides into South Beach State Park and beyond.
4 BEDROOMS TOTAL (including small bunk bedroom)
Normally arrival/departure is 4 pm/11 am. For arrivals and bookings of groups on the same day, the arrival and departure times may change up to 5pm/10am due to housekeeping requirements for this big house.
This listing is for the MAIN HOUSE of the Happy Clam, up to 8 guests. For more space, the entire house is rentable which includes a lovely apartment on the ground floor, please go to vrbo.com/914857 for reservation.
The main part of the house centers on the second and third levels with wonderful views. 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 2HDTVs and plenty of couches and chairs. The master bedroom has a double walk-in closet with enough room for a twin mattress in one side for extra sleeping place.
The dining table seats 8 and the kitchen counter seats 3. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pans, pots, cutlery, spices, flour, sugar.
Most groups of 7-8 who have rented the house before or more want to rent the entire house, which includes a cheery APARTMENT we open up on the ground floor. The rates are about $100 more per night. In the apartment, there is a bedroom with a queen bed, a bath, a small living room and kitchen plus another HDTV. We do not rent this separately to other groups, but it can be added to the main house. With this, The Happy Clam can handle up to 13 people. 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.
See Rental Agreement at booking for complete cancellation policy
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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
Please start a load of towels in the washing machine in the garage, please don't overload the machine
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
On same day arrival and departure of 2 different groups, departure is by 10 am and arrival no earlier than 5 pm.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Newport
Located in Newport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yaquina Bay Bridge and Yaquina Bay Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rogue Ales Microbrewery and Historic Bayfront. Travelling with kids? Consider Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 171 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 2 min drive
Local Ocean Seafoods - 4 min drive
Clearwater Restaurant - 3 min drive
White Rabbit Espresso - 3 min drive
Embarcadero Waterfront Grille - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views! on 10 May, 2026 start from S$586, 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 Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spring Spectacular & Deals @Great Fun Ocean House & Location; Super Water Views! located?
This family-friendly Newport holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of South Beach State Park, Lost Creek State Park and Rogue Ales Microbrewery. Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center 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.
We've booked this house multiple times for our family crabbing trip and it's an ideal location for that and we love being right on the jetty. Gary was very helpful and easy to get a hold of if we needed anything.
Amazing place to stay with some incredible views. Couldn't of picked a better place to stay. Everything you could need from crab pots and a boiler to clam rakes and guns.Great communication as well. Will definitely be back.
The house is huge and the view is beautiful!! We had a very nice stay. Bonus is you can walk to the Rogue and the various shops that are close by, even the Aquarium if you wanted.
Very warm on third floor, a few other minor glitches but overall a good stay. Detailed info on amenities and area outlined in a couple of binders. Owner and caretaker were readily available and easy to contact. There is a lot of activity choices both in the home and in the community. Would definitely stay here again.
Huge place for our group of family. Everyone got their own space to stay and great kitchen space. Phenomenal views from bedrooms and living space. Quiet area. Game area in garage with washing machine and dryer.
Despite a short and at times stressful stay (our first vacation with our one-year-old!), our overall trip was a success. The only significant issue we encountered was the top floor becoming almost unbearably hot, which made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. However, everything else was fantastic! Communication with both the owner and cleaning provider was excellent, and check-in and check-out were a breeze. If we return to Newport, this home will definitely be on our list for future stays.
Great house with a great location. Right on the jetty for fishing and access to south beach. Very close to the boat ramp. Driveway big enough for multiple vehicles and a boat. The house is fantastic for families to gather. We loved being able to watch the seals play in the water from the kitchen table. We would definitely come back!
This is a lovely house in a wonderful location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but think it won't be long before all of us are unable to climb the many steps involved. Unfortunately the stool in one of the bathrooms was non-functional but fortunately there was another bathroom just across the hall. Also, the housekeeper failed to put bedding on the bunkbeds so we had to scrounge around and find sheets for one of them. This house would be especially appropriate for either a large family or two families traveling together but worked well for four old ladies, too.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2025
Thank you Linda for the comments.
The house is three stories so there are stairs. There is an apartment on the ground floor for persons who don't want to navigate the stairs very often.
Unfortunately the housekeeper and guests were not able to connect over the brief stay of Linda's group about a good time to come and check on the toilet. When the housekeepers arrived for the cleaning, the toilet was operating correctly.
I'm sorry we didn't hear about the sheet problem but we would have been quick to check it out and deal with it. Perhaps Linda was referring to a sleeper couch which is next to the bunk room. It is not made up but the sheets and blankets are in an open walk-in closet and labeled for the bed.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Beth L.
20 May, 2013
We were ripped off!!
This place was not clean when we got there, not filthy, just not sparkling. We were told they were keeping our entire deposit to clean the carpets etc. This is my worst experience renting a home at the beach ever, and it was the weekend my father passed away......nice....
Beth L.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
We have had a lot of large groups and have never kept a full deposit before. We hated to do it, especially because of the circumstances. However, there was tobacco spit jars all over the house, some spilled and our carpet was permanently ruined in two places. There was also smoking and other things. Perhaps Beth had to leave the house before the rest of the group and maybe she did not see the condition of our home at the end.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
26 Jun, 2013
Happy Clam Kept Us Happy!
The Happy Clam is an amazing location and a lovely home. Our group of 9 ladies was very comfortable there. One had a little trouble with the stairs but had a great time anyway. We had a card game going at the main dining table, a puzzle going at the table in the loft and liked that sense of still being in the same room. We were together for great meals at that dining table and got to watch 7 sailboats during one dinner. There were pleasant walks right from the front door. We went out to a pier halfway out in the bay, and also walked down the road to the south jetty. We saw killer whales heading into the bay on that last walk! The beach by the jetty is quiet and uncrowded. Even watching the bridge and the vehicles UP THERE was fascinating. We got out a little to antique stores or to pick up something we needed, but we were quite content to "live" in that wonderful house for a couple days. Thanks for sharing it. Everyone enjoyed it so much, I do expect you will here again from some of us in the future.
Barbara H.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much and we so look forward to having your group back soon. You described all the things we love about the house as well!
Oh my gosh this home was amazing there were 5 of us and plenty of room and the views from just about everywhere in the house were beautiful will be back
House was beautiful with great views of the bay. Loved walking to the pier and watching the crabbers. The house had everything we needed to go crabbing and clamming, but we ran out of time. House had everything we needed.
What an amazing place! Perfect location in an awesome town. See you next year!
Robert C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick / Jamie B.
15 Apr, 2019
Burch Stay
The house was great, lots of room and was in a perfect location!
Nick / Jamie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
cheryl b.
26 Nov, 2018
Great Views!
We enjoyed our stay! The weather was beautiful! We all had our own bath rooms, games to play. We didn’t rent the down stairs rental, but definitely would with one more couple. There was 7 adults 2 children.
cheryl b.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew R.
17 Oct, 2018
Great!
Best location in Newport, walk to south jetty areas and rogue. Beautiful house, great for family, enjoyed it greatly!
Matthew R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Gary Gamer
We've been coming to Newport for many years for vacations and shared a home with many other families near Nye Beach. When we found this home on South Beach we were overjoyed to find such a great house, with wonderful view and in an incredible location.
Why they chose this property
We used to climb down big cliffs to get to the beach. Now we can walk one direction on a flat road along the jetty to the beach or go the other direction to the pier and marinas and aquarium. It's truly a great spot -- always something interesting to look at. The kids love to throw crab pots off the pier or just find treasures on the beach or out in front of the house when the tide is low.
I get a kick out of watching the seals and the birds splashing and diving.
What makes this property unique
The house has lots of windows and light - so even if it's winter, there's usually good light or at least lots of weather to look at. Some of the best weather in Newport can be in January and February. The master is as large as the living room so it's like having two living spaces. There's a big screen TV in the living room and the master bedroom. We sometimes send the kids up to the master and the adults stay in the living area so it's nice to have that separation of space sometimes. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet so the clothes can be hidden from the bedroom and it's more relaxing that way. Also each of the bedrooms has a bathroom attached.
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