Pros- the location is a nice short walk to the beach. The house was clean and free of clutter. Decent view of the sunset and the neighbors are kind and have beautiful gardens.Cons- the cleaning staff does what they can with what they are given. Bathrooms and linens were clean and the floors are new. But the overwhelming smell of old pet urine or smoke or all of the above distract from all the upsides. Weâve done a good share of VRBO or Airbnb stays and this was by far the most disappointing. Which leads me to be hyper critical of the fact that there are not enough dishes to feed a family of 6, nor sufficient pots and pans to do actual cooking. The lack of deck chairs to utilize the porch to enjoy the view was a clear miss for a beach house. And the rusted shower rod and lack of consistent water temperature in the shower was the last straw. We enjoyed the area and would return to to a different place.
Really nice firepit in backyard.Very close to a remote and uncrowded beach--great for families with small kids.No salt and pepper.One bathroom for eight worked okay.Few socks left from previous occupants.There were some ants, but not too big a deal.
No fills beach house was very nice for our family. Lots of space on the upper level, and a great game bin! While the bathrooms and decor were a bit outdated, everything was clean and tidy. Great value compared to similar options in Seaside or Manzanita.
Very happy with our stay. The house was clean and spacious. The rooms were a good size and the kitchen was stocked with utensils and cookware. My favorite aspect was the closeness to the beach, its just a short walk away, which was important as we spent most of our time sitting down on the sand watching the waves and the local wildlife. I would recommend this rental to anyone planning to vacation in the Cape Meares/Tillamook area. We would stay here again.
We loved the location, it was a short walk to a nice beach. The house could have been a tad cleaner. Perfect for small babies, kids and teens. We enjoyed our stay! The pull out bed was the most comfortable bed. Lots of towels and a full functional kitchen!
We could not have asked for a better location! The house is a mere 2 blocks from a sandy beach where we enjoyed playing and relaxing as a family. I was very impressed especially with the options available for my kids (ages 2 and 4) at the house -- a well-stocked bookshelf of children's books, a toy box of miscellaneous and random toys, and LOTS of game options, even for their young ages. It made our stay much more enjoyable for all! My only complaints were scratchy bed linens, less than fantastic mattresses, and brand new unwashed towels that left your wet body covered in white fuzz. And a missing hair dryer which was specifically mentioned as an amenity...I would have happily packed one except the listing said one was provided. Also, there is absolutely nothing provided in the cupboards or fridge as far as spices or condiments or even coffee or tea. Still, the house met our needs quite well and we made some great memories as a family!
The ground floor absolutely reeked of cat piss. The smell was overwhelming, even though I have my own cats at home. The light fixtures in two of the bedrooms were industrial fluorescent tube lighting which were very unpleasant. The shower seems to have a leak or some kind of plumbing issue behind the wall and the dripping sound could be heard all the way down the hall in the farther bedroom. The bathroom floor mats were padded with foam and were soaking wet, which is really gross not knowing what theyâd soaked up. The glass on the flat-top stove was broken. There was a huge jagged sharp-edged hole over the back left burner which theyâd tried to cover with a teapot. The dishwasher was full of dishes. The dining table was lit with extremely bright LED bulbs that gave the same light as the fluorescent lights in the bedroom. It might seem like a petty complaint, but it was a jarring mismatch with all the other light fixtures. Overall it was cheaply furnished and way overpriced.