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Open, spacious home, walk to the beach 1 block away, oceanviews from the deck
Manzanita, OR

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maxine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has ventilation issues. It is very moldy smelling downstairs and upstairs it is very warm. You can only open a couple of windows and have to turn on multiple fans to circulate for a comfortable environment. When opening upstairs window I found mold spores along the bottom of the window frame. Also, when on the back deck from the master bedroom upstairs appear to have mouse or rat feces near the side of the house. Also, when staying the downstairs toilet got backed up and overflowed allover the bathroom floor. I'm wondering if that might be related to the molding issues and why the downstairs smells moldy. The last day the keyless door did not work. The management company was very responsive when calling about the key issue. However, I'm not sure if the larger issues are going to be addressed anytime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Tina B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I would not recommend this property
There has been no yard maintenance in a long time, the outside and even the planters were nothing but weeds. The entry was through an old and dirty porch area. The porch door leads into the downstairs living area, which smelled moldy. The bedspreads were very old. Judging from the layer of dust in higher places, the mold along the edges of the showers, the dirty window frames, the coating of orange mold on the tub jets, this house has not had a good cleaning in a long time. Due to the general uncleanliness, we washed the bedding before using it. The walls and doors were filthy. The moldings are low quality, dinged up, dirty, and missing in some places. Minimal effort has been made with everyday household repairs. There was an ant trap on the kitchen counter. The house was apparently built in the early 1990s, the bathrooms are original. There have been some nice DIY updates such as new carpet in the living areas, slate flooring in the entry and the kitchen, a lovely wood ceiling in the main living space, some new kitchen cabinets. Most of the living room furniture has been replaced. Shoes must be worn because the carpet tack strips poke through and cut your feet. All appliances, paper products, soaps, etc are the least expensive version available. Three different styles of kitchen cabinets, laminate kitchen counters, linoleum flooring in baths and laundry room. No bbq, no hairdryer, hit and miss kitchen dishes, pots, utensils. Property not recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hello Tina, Thank you for taking your time to leave us this review. We have since found a permanent groundskeeper to service this unit. I will also have the unit blocked for a deep clean and manager walkthrough to ensure the cleaning is brought up to standards. -Oregon Beach Vacations.

6/10 Okay

Deanne F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dated but Great Location
The housecleaning leaves something to be desired. The home is very dated, and the pictures of it are done so you really don't realize it. Also, thought that most of the furniture was inexpensive and of poor quality. BUT, it's location is awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2022
Hi Deanne, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and your stay! We have shared your review with our housekeeping team and the owner. Our guest experience team is also available at any time during your stay and would have been happy to send a housekeeping team over to ensure the comfort of your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!

6/10 Okay

Gene B.

Nice, but issues
We liked the house and the location. You could almost see the ocean from the deck between other houses but the beach access was close. We had trouble with the electronic lock but got in and settled. The lock did not work for us again. We texted management about the lock and a shortage of hand towels and washcloths with little response. A maintenance worker came by on another issue and looked at the lock. He replaced a battery and the lock worked after that. He said he would advise housekeeping about the towels but nothing changed during our stay. The yard was in poor condition with tall weeds everywhere. There is a fire pit in the back yard that is unusable because of the weeds. With just a few changes we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dana B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, disappointing cleanliness
Property wasn’t very clean. Vertical blinds in bedroom were broken and had been for awhile. Only two hangers in the master bedroom. BBQ didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great spot! If stairs are difficult this is not the spot for you. Also, given we Had teenagers that took the downstairs it would have been very nice to have some technology upstairs. I would like to see a modern TV upstairs so family can watch movies when the weather is poor or movie nights. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2022
Jessica and Guests, thank you so much for staying at Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals Manzanita Vacation Rental! We hope you had a relaxing vacation to disconnect and enjoy the incredible views. Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals offer something for everyone – with lots of view scapes, nature, and beautiful beaches for miles! We appreciate your visit and are excited to assist you in planning your next vacation with us! Warm regards, Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, stormy weather
The house was spacious and warm, with even some view of the storm surf through the main living area windows. The kitchen was well-sized and the layout was practical. The stairs in the house were a bit steep. The beach was a short stroll to the end of the street and out through the dunes. Overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Barb H.

Not really an ocean-view property
We had a nice time, but when “ocean-view” is advertised, we expected more than a glimpse of the ocean if you lean up tight against the front window. Beds are all comfy, but couches were not
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Barb and Guests, thank you so much for staying at Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals Manzanita Vacation Rental! We hope you had a relaxing vacation to disconnect and enjoy the incredible views. Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals offer something for everyone – with lots of view scapes, nature, and beautiful beaches for miles! Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your visit and are excited to assist you in planning your next vacation with us! Warm regards, Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

Ann B.

Relaxing Getaway
Great location, quite street. Even though it is animal friendly it does not smell like animals. the house is nice and bright with all the windows. Difficult driveway. In the check-in instructions they should note that the keypad on the door does not work. Look behind the outside door in the porch for the lockbox (top one) which holds the key to the door. Upstairs living room furniture is very worn and coffee table is missing the glass. Beds are comfortable and linens and towels are good. Garbage disposal was not working, hopefully it will be fixed prior to the next vacationer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Ann and Guests, thank you so much for staying at Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals Manzanita Vacation Rental! We hope you had a relaxing vacation to disconnect and enjoy the incredible views. Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals offer something for everyone – with lots of view scapes, nature, and beautiful beaches for miles! We appreciate your visit and are excited to assist you in planning your next vacation with us! Warm regards, Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just As Expected
This house was perfect for what we wanted it for. Lots of space for our family. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you’d need for making a meal. Lots of towels. The only thing I would have to say that was negative would be the furniture really needs updated and the carpet. We did bring our dogs as it’s a dog friendly rental. If I were the owners of the property I’d definitely rip up the carpet and replace with something like vinyl flooring so when a pet has an accident it’s not on carpet and leaving stains and smells. It does smell like pets but that’s a given. There is a knob on the wall that is an exhaust fan and that really helps cool the upstairs down. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
Easy. Was a little concerned after reading some negative reviews re: cleanliness, smell, dated furniture. But it was great - suited our needs. Good separation of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Found this listing last minute and we really enjoyed our stay. Property is just as described and so close to the beach! Kitchen is well stocked for basic cooking and beds were comfortable. If you’re there during hot weather, there is an exhaust fan that really helps with air circulation and cooled down the upper floor nicely (I only wish we found it sooner).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cedric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Terrific location, and wonderful home. Kitchen was well stocked, beds very comfortable. We had a great stay, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O., North Plains, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, very clean and comfortable
Half a block to the sand, no streets to cross. Peaceful, quiet area south end of town. Well-equipped kitchen. This dog-friendly house was very clean, which is sometimes hard to find. Each floor has a large family/living room. The driveway is quite steep, but we only had one car, so were able to park on the street at the top of the driveway. We enjoyed our relaxing birthday escape. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

David S.

Beach trip
So-so
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Nice dog friendly rental, easy beach access and close enough to the town/village center without being too close. The beach here is really quiet also.

6/10 Okay

Sarah E.

Great sized house in the perfect location, just needs a thorough deep clean and updating.
The house was in a great location to the beach. A great sized property and very well thought out. Certain things needed updating, in particular the air vents and bathrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for families
Great house set up for a family to enjoy Manzanita just a few steps from the beach. We really enjoyed this well appointed house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Rob H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Poor accommodations
The house was filthy. There was an incredible amount of dog hair amounting under all the kitchen cabinets and you couldn’t touch the carpet w/o getting covered in dog hair. The furniture is 10 years overdue for replacement (e.g. the couches cushion seems are broken leading to sharp plastic edges poking out). The blinds were also filthy throughout the entire house. Ironically the management company/owner had left a note saying the house was deep cleaned and inspected prior to our arrival. The keypad didn’t work (as mentioned in prior reviews) which leads to our assumption the house is not well cared for. Location cannot be faulted, and though we plan to make Manzanita a yearly family trip will we not be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
We loved the location and the house! We would come back. The check in process was confusing but overall it was a positive experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Kari S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Long In The Tooth
Location is great, property needs major updating. Great if you have pets, however, did smell like wet dogs. Definitely needs a deep clean. Last review before our stay was spot on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, but a little warm.
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in quaint location
Very clean, beautiful beach, and close to town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019