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Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean

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TV, fireplace
Beach
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9104 sq m

Popular amenities

6.0 out of 10
Guest amenities rating.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean

You and your loved ones are invited to spend your vacation enjoying some of the most spectacular views of the Washington coast from our comfortable beach home! Located just off the beach in Ocean City, just minutes from Ocean Shores proper, we're sure you'll have an unforgettable time at the shore.

ABOUT THE OCEAN TRAILS GETAWAY

With 3 full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests. A king in the master bedroom, and two queens, a twin, and a sleeper sofa are all available to ensure even large groups get a good night's rest.

The living area features large windows, looking out onto a deck, and beyond, the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Whether you want to enjoy the view from the deck on a balmy summer night, or engage in some cozy storm watching in the winter, you'll remember the stunning views for the rest of your life. A wood stove is available for use year round.

MORE ABOUT OCEAN TRAILS GETAWAY

Ocean Trails Getaway is pet friendly (with our standard per dog, per night fee), so feel free to bring your furry friends along to the beach with you! They'll love it just as much as you will. Plus, what's a vacation without your ENTIRE family?!

You'll find a contemporarily appointed kitchen, featuring recent appliances, including an icemaker for your summer beverages. Cook a big meal (or get takeout from one of the many great local restaurants) and gather at the dining table looking out to sea.

Whether you're planning a big family outing or just visiting the shore with your friends, we think you'll leave Ocean Trails Getaway with memories to last a lifetime!

Dogs are welcome with a standard per dog, per night fee.

ABOUT OCEAN CITY

When booking any of our properties in Ocean City, you are just miles away from endless options for seaside activities. When bringing your friends or family along, we're sure that each and every one of you will find an adventure worth diving into.

Visiting during the warm weather? Get ready for the best time of the year to visit us. Ocean City is also a great spot for bird watching. The Pacific Northwest offers great spots for bird watchers.

Ocean Shores is also just a short drive away. You can rent a moped or bike and take a ride into town, where you'll find the main drag. Here you'll find locally hand-crafted meals served in the town's restaurants, as well as boutiques filled with souvenirs to take home!

The warmer days also mean horseback riding along the beach or whale watching tours, all within a short distance.

Want to head to the beach during Winter, too? That's not a problem! The views are just as beautiful and it's still a great getaway from your every day life. The main drag is still just as active with bowling alleys, shops and galleries to keep you busy.

THE BY THE SEA, BY THE SEA PROMISE

By The Sea, By The Sea is the only full-stack vacation rental management company in the area. We vow to make booking with us simple and exciting. While others know their way around it, we know that booking a rental property home for your vacation can be unfamiliar territory for some. Because we know this, we ensure that each of our properties is up to high-quality standards.

We do our absolute best to provide support to our guests when booking.

We are available to assist you every day of the year if you have any questions or concerns before, during or after your visit to our home. We have onsite property management available 24/7 for anything concerning that may arise.

MANAGED: This well managed property needs good guest behavior and adherence to instructions, rules, terms, conditions, and requires online registration, accidental damage protection, and electronic signature before final booking confirmation, or you may cancel before proceeding at that time. Phones open 9am to 7pm every day. For security, there may be outwardly facing security cameras, capable of constant recording depending on staffing. There may be interior decibel meters to report excessive noise. To allow enough time for full cleaning, check-In time is 5pm and Check-Out is 11am. Bookings over 29 days are with Prospera.vip Property Management.

Property manager

By the Sea Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,115 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only, max 2/50lbs, USD500 fee/unapproved pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

NEW
Vrbo Property
1357

About the area

Map
Ocean City, Washington State

What's nearby

  • Quinault Beach Resort & Casino - 7 min drive
  • Oyhut State Park - 10 min drive
  • Ocean Shores Convention Center - 11 min drive
  • Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center - 11 min drive
  • Ocean Shores Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoquiam, WA (HQM-Bowerman) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Porthole Pub Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Shores Elks Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Fish Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Umi Sushi - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean located?

Situated in Ocean Shores, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ocean City Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Copalis Beach. Olympic Peninsula and Quinault Beach Resort & Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Big Bold House on the Dunes, Easy Walk to the Mighty Pacific Ocean Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

rajdip d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean don’t go if you r not dog
Not clean don’t go if you r not dog owner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was advertised as being 10 minutes from ocean shores convention center. Upon arrival i find the road closed 1/2 mile from house. We then had to back track and it ended up being over an hour round trip to convention center. While i understand road closers being out of property management control. I also see the road had been closed for 30 days already and i had reserved the stay less then 48 hrs prior to arrival. Communication with property management was rude and dismissive, not even an apology for false advertisement or giving us the wrong address to the property till after paying for stay. So not able to confirm location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Needs Improvement, but beautiful location
I will preface this review by saying the good outweighs the bad for this house. The location for the beach but also being close enough to Quinalt and Ruby Beach was perfect! There is a small walk to the beach (please management take 20 mins and trim the trail). The beach is beautiful! Its not crowded and we were able to see tons of crabs and a starfish! The sand dollars are plentiful. The upstairs living room is BEAUTIFUL! The couches are super comfortable as well as the beds! There are heated lights in both bathrooms and a wonderful bidet upstairs. Plenty of room to relax. Sitting on the porch is so tranquil, quiet, and peaceful. It doesn't seem like this is a tourist area which we loved! For the bad. Most of the things I am going to mention could be fixed pretty cheap. This isnt a luxury house, but you aren't paying luxury prices. It seems to be on par with the houses around it. The road to Ocean Stores was closed for the week we were there. This should have been notified to us because this made the nearest large grocery store 30 minutes away instead of 10. There are two outlets in the basement bathroom that do not work. The TV downstairs was tiny, more like a comouter screen. The spigot outside doesnt turn off and instead of being fixed its just capped off. As mentioned in other reviews only 2 burners work on the stove. The patio furniture needs replaced. DO NOT SIT ON IT, IT IS A HAZARD.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay but needs touch ups
Stay was good. Easy 10 min walk to ocean. Plenty of room for everyone . There were broken chairs on the deck. The deck needs some TLC. No dish towels. Overall, it was pretty good stay for my family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chaundra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, wonderful management,house could use some updates
We loved our stay and would stay again. The home does need some love. The back deck is a hazard and definitely needs to be refinished with parts redone. Don't lean on the rail! Boards are popping up and present a tripping hazard. The deck furniture was dilapidated so be prepared to bring your own. The beds were comfortable except the pull out couch, it was broken and even my teen complained of back pain after sleeping on it. All in all it's a great location and the house is what you would expect for a beach house, not luxury but had what we needed. The management was top notch and responded promptly. There was a bear that ripped into the garbage the last two days. I only mention this because I let my kids go down the paths to the beach by themselves but if I had known there was a bear in the area I would have been more cautious. Lovely place but needs some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home, Great Location!
The house was very clean and offered everything you would need during your stay (shampoo, conditioner, towels, cutlery, small appliances, etc.). Comfortably slept 5 people and was walking distance to the beach through a trail out back. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marie H.

4th of July with friends!
Comfortable and relaxing, very private with great 1/4 mile trail to the beach. Wonderful deck with distant view of ocean. Two living spaces upstairs and downstairs for the early risers. The house is outdated, but that didnt bother me. It was clean, though a few pesky pests (ants, and a few mouse droppings in cupboards). Overall a great place, i would stay here again. Oh, be sure to turn on WiFi calling, there isnt service here (Verizon). The house WiFi met our needs. Nice to be able to bring my dog, she loved the place too!!! Great trails and gravel roads in this gated community. Extremely quiet, even on the 4th of July!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay on the coast
Had a great weekend at this house. The walk to the beach was easy. If it had been sunny, the porch would have beautiful views of the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the dunes
This space was wonderful for us to bring our adult kids and grandbaby/furbaby together. The spacious accommodations with seating to match. All the amenities to make us comfortable! We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
She could use some love
Upon arrival, it was obvious that it wasn’t ran through for a touch up cleaning same date of arrival. We had a dead field mouse in the master tub and ants all over the kitchen counter. The bathrooms need serious updating, decks need to be painted, she just needs some love. It’s a cool place, we had a great time. If you put about 10k for some upgrades, it would be a more pleasurable stay for your future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for an unclean house in disrepair, look no further. Read all the negative reviews, as they are true. As soon as we got in, or socks we're collecting dog hair from the floor (as it had not been cleaned). The fireplace in the bottom floor did not work. Luckily, there is central heating. Also, the bottom floor TV does not have cable. Tons of dust and dog hair under furniture; no deep cleaning done. One of the towel bars in the downstairs bathroom is broken and the vent grate in the ceiling was not screwed in all the way. The shower hardware is also rusting. One of the swivel sofa chairs in the upstairs is tilted at an angle that makes it uncomfortable to sit in. The stove has only two actual burners; the other half is a grill, which didn't produce much heat at all. This made cooking for a large group difficult. Just the basic salt and pepper in the cabinet, so bring your own spices. The knife set was good though. The view is great from the large deck. Short 10-15 min walk to the beach. Make sure your trace your steps back to the house as the trail goes through some brush. You have access to the garage (one remote), which is a plus. I'm conclusion, great place if you just need a bed and beach access. Not so great place if you want cleanliness, working appliances, multiple cable and TV's.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P., Shelton U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Wonderful and private location. 6 adults, we enjoyed walks to the beach, view of the ocean and weather conditions. Convenient kitchen, dining table for games and plenty of seating for enjoying a movie together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Making the best out of it
My family and I enjoyed our time together here, however there were lots of issues with the functionality of the home and it was not very clean. Our son had an allergic reaction the first evening there, the window seals and bathroom have mold and moss. The master shower is rusting, the curtains have pink mold. The master bath was in very very bad shape. The two burners on the stove would not work no matter what we did to remedy it, there’s tons of grease in the vent of the stove top. It was very cold in the basement, the heat doesn’t work, the wood stove would not light. The fan to move upstairs heat doesn’t work. There was a a ton of dust all over the house. We made the best of our stay and we appreciate having the time to get away but the home requires attention and updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets
It was a great stay for a weekend getaway. We spent time laughing and enjoying our family time. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
Beautiful stay by the beach, fun and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home
Nice neighborhood, Good View, had trouble with upstairs slider door being hard to open, couple of bulbs out, comfy furniture, lots of utensils, clean fridge. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darcy K.

Pretty Nice
Overall, this fit the needs of our group well. Property was a short walk to the beach, had plenty of parking, was quiet, and was clean. Drawbacks were as follows: 1) Stove did not work. We had to call maintenance twice to fix the issue. While they were responsive in coming over, we were in the middle of a big dinner both nights when the burners stopped working. Dinner was delayed by nearly 2 hours, which was frustrating for kids. 2) No pull out couches as advertised. The couches were nice, but we needed them for sleeping and the listing said they were sleeper sofas. 3) The house wasnt well appointed. There were no cleaning cloths in the kitchen, there wasnt a good selection of family size dishes such as baking dishes, and no basic items such as plastic wrap.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay!
Clean nice house. Trail to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay there. Make sure to take time on the deck watching the sun go down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rabbi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
The location and beach access were great. The property was somewhat run down. Most significantly, the listing says that there is a sleeper couch and a futon couch. The sleeper was broken and we did not find a futon. This created some difficulty for the children and the family as we planned for children to sleep in those locations. This was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad but...
The house was not clean at all. We had to clean the shower/tub before we used it. They were filthy. The grease trap on the stove was full of old smelly grease. We had to clean that up to get the smell out of the kitchen. The bed spreads were covered in black animal hair. None of us have black hair. Also, the beds smelled of Febreze. We really hope the sheets and bed covers were washed, but based on the amount of animal fur, I really doubt it. The floors were dusty and full of long light dog hair when we checked in. The house was in much better condition when we left, because we took a couple of hours cleaning the house before we departed. Check in was difficult, because the address on the property information sheet was in accurate. Checkout didn't go smoothly, because the instructions say to call to check out, but nobody answered. Other than that, it was decent enough, but for the price, I would have preferred spending more time enjoying the views and fresh air, rather than cleaning to make it tolerable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dave S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad experience with house and service
My family and I arrived to this house ready to start our wonderful vacation. However, upon entry of the house, we were immediately overwhelmed with a strong smell of mustiness and some kind of urine. We went downstairs and the smell was even stronger so we felt that there was something in the carpet or something died under the house. The garage also had a window that was completely covered in flies. As we looked at the rest of the house, it became most apparent that this house wasn't clean. The bathrooms were dirty and had mold, there was residue in the bath/shower, the air vents were covered in dust and grime. We went out on the deck and we could see boards loose and a couple were bowed and coming up, it didn't seem very safe at all. When we experienced this, I call the host immediately and shared with him what we were experiencing. He sent a caretaker over to review our concerns. When she arrived, my wife showed her around the house and the caretaker thought that maybe something died under the house. She asked us if she wanted us to clean this and we were looking at each other and you can clean that smell. She then said that she would call the office and see what could be done. We waited at least an hour but didn't hear anything back. I called the host back to see if they talked with the caretaker and they said no. I shared with the host that we can't stay here. He said that there wasn't anything he could do till tomorrow. This is not right, no options. Very poor service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Glen L., Snohomish

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location not even close
We showed up for a celebration of life. On the map it showed this place located right across the street. When we got to the location could not find the place. We called and they sent us written driving instructions. It was 6-7min down the road. 100% this ruined the trip for the kids and everyone! They blame vrbo and vrbo says they place the location on the map. Its just BS!!! Seems to me that they list the home in that location so you rent with them because it shows on a beach access. Just look for the other home in the area when visiting ocean city. Also front door dose not lock, spider webs everywhere, back door very hard to open and neighbors are very rude. Place needs work
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach
We had a great time. Access to the beach. Nice layout and furniture. Comfortable beds. Some items older and some new. Appliances could be updated. Only one small burner on stovetop worked. Microwave was slow. But reasonable cost.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie P., Shelton U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Winter Getaway
Well furnished and maintained. Beach access convenient and view of the ocean spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway but needs some updating
This is an amazing area and a perfect place for a family getaway. We loved all the kitchen tools that were available. The back deck and seating could use some updating. Most of the outdoor chairs were broken. This is the spot we wanted to spend most of our time but there weren’t enough chairs because most were broken. There were lots of games available and we utilized a few of them. The washer and dryer were really nice. They should leave directions for renters on how to use front loader washers. Not everyone knows how to take care of them so it smelled like mold. The beds were comfortable, much better than staying at a hotel! I would highly recommend this place once everything is updated, otherwise I would say it is too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022