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Reviews of Hand-Built Gem with Two Large Decks and Incredible Views - 1/4 Mile to the Beach

Hand-Built Gem with Two Large Decks and Incredible Views - 1/4 Mile to the Beach
Oceanside, OR

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bram V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very cute but old
Very cute and the view is to die for. The place was not clean at all; we found mice poop and dust everywhere. The place also needs a lot of renovating: things didn’t work, were leaking etc. We did love the coziness of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2023
Hi Bram, thank you for sharing your feedback, we are glad to hear that you love our home and for bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC and we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
The cabin was perfect! So beautiful and had a wonderful view. Make sure to bring some games because they really only had puzzles available! I just wish there was more food in the area. There are 2 restaurants and both of them are only okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Josh C.

Good stay
It was a beautiful stay with great views of our deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you, Josh, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future!

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view to the South. Looking over the other houses. Limited beach view. Large trees close to deck block most of beach and water view. Deck is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but musty odor. Needs sprucing up.
Beautiful view. Great bedroom and room configuration as long as your aware one bedroom is the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Putita N.

Stunning view and nice area
We got a very great time staying, this place are great be able to take guests more than 6 or 8. Everything quite comfortable but it kind of need some care and deep clean up. We’re there at July the night time is still slightly cold and day time you got sun shine through, it can be hot if they have some fan would be good. Overall good visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funky with incredible views
The location was absolutely stunning. Beautiful views and natural light. There were 2 problems: no curtains in the bedrooms; & a shower with pressure like Niagara Falls. For light sleepers, the creaky wood floors could be an issue. Another extreme advantage was the south-facing aspect, and the wonderful tree, as wind didn't seem to hit the house with much force (we've stayed in places where the windows buckled in a storm). We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful quiet property. We had a couple rainy days so we enjoyed the view and a puzzle. Close to the beach and a great sunset on tunnel beach. It is a rustic stay that could use some more lighting and mirrors in bedrooms and curtains on bedroom windows but it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Hannah. We appreciate your feedback as a means to continually improve our homes, as well as our guest's comfort and satisfaction. We will certainly keep your comments in mind when planning updates to the home. We hope to host you again.

6/10 Okay

Shelley H., Iowa City, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the Oregon Coast
We had a very enjoyable stay here. The beds were comfortable and the view was amazing. We loved having a washer and dryer. The only down side was it was cold in the house and a little space heater on the main floor was not enough to keep my 80 year old Mom warm at night. It got into the low 30’s. We were able to move the big heater from the loft to the main floor which helped. We were expecting an oven to bake our pizza but the item available to us was some kind of microwave/convection oven combo. Needless to say it did not cook our pizza very well. Bummer! Overall a good experience but no directions on how to work/run things in the house, emergency numbers, info on things to do, or local info.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi We appreciate you submitting your feedback! We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay here! We love pizza too and sincerely apologize that the microwave/convection oven combo did not efficiently bake your pizza. Unfortunately, this property doesn't feature a traditional oven, but we will follow up with appropriate parties to encourage them to explicitly state that there is no oven and only a microwave/convection oven combo on the public listing. Our goal is to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so that guests may make an informed choice about what they are paying for and make the right decision for their needs. Thanks for staying with us and we can't wait to host you again for another enjoyable stay!

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location over amenities
Beautiful location and views in a rustic, cabin-like house. No TV or cell service which provides an extra escape to the beach! Here are a few pros and cons to our experience: Pros: Good house heater and hot water, amazing views from most of the house, Short walk down the hill to the beach, binoculars and beach towels provided. There was a washer and dryer and a few laundry soap pods and a vacuum to tidy up yourself mid stay. Cons: The wood floors, rugs, and cabinets are worn and stained and look sort of dirty. The stairs are super creaky and you notice that when others are sleeping. The kitchen was full of random old stuff and some of the glass bowls and plates were cracked so you had to be cautious while hand washing them which we had to do because the dishwasher was broken. It was full of warm stinky water when we arrived and was semi disassembled on the counter. We emailed Vacasa 3 times and never heard back which was disappointing . Since we didn't really want to deal with repair people coming in during our stay we didn't push it further but communication or a "heads-up" before hand would have be courteous. The kitchen lacked some essential items, and a few of the towels and linens smelled sour and should be replaced and there were dust bunnies under the bed. A little more attention to those details would be an inexpensive upgrade and make it feel so much more comfortable to the guests. What I wish I had brought: a small kitchen knife, slippers (since it's all hardwood and they request shoes off and my son got a sliver in his foot), a cooking oil, a blow dryer since none was there as advertised, and my own pillows since I noticed some questionable stains. The upstairs/ main area sleeps 6, and the lower area has a separate locked off of outdoor access and that sleeps 3 more if needed. That's where the 2nd shower (the nicer shower) and toilet are located and there's a mini kitchen down there as well. We had a great time and no regrets about our choice to stay there because of the location, but its always nice to know the details ahead of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house in a beautiful place
A great house in a beautiful place--all the features and amenities for comfort, very clean and well appointed, and located in a really beautiful place. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Sherwood, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view and memories
My daughters and I had a wonderful girls weekend and made memories for a lifetime! Rustic home with a lot of character. Mattress downstairs needs updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Great location with rustic charm. The property offers amazing views and is just steps away from the Oceanside beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Virginia R., Helena, Montana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and location in need of repair and cleaning
This property is in an amazing location, with an incredible view, and the house is beautiful—built-ins, woodwork, loft, lots of windows. Unfortunately, the property is in need of major renovations and a thorough cleaning. The cupboards in the kitchen are dirty, outside and in (the garbage bin area in the kitchen is especially bad). Knobs are missing from some of the kitchen cabinets. Many of the pans and utensils are very old and should be replaced. We had to wash all of the dishes in the cupboards because they were dusty. We also had to wash the windows we could reach because they were so dirty and we wanted to see the ocean view as advertised. The closet near the front door was full of sand and dirt and debris, including a wadded up dirty kitchen towel. There were cobwebs all over, and the floor doesn't seem to be have been cleaned thoroughly for some time. The main floor bathroom had a urine odor that didn't go away even with thorough toilet cleaning. Several lightbulbs were burned out, and we replaced the ones we could, but there were some we couldn't reach or that required more disassembly (such as the fan unit in the bathroom). The internet is very slow and should be updated. There are also some more serious / structural issues that need to be addressed immediately: - The fire alarm upstairs has been disabled. - The floors are in need of refinishing. They are rough and splintery. - The deck and railing on the main floor feel very unstable. The railing wobbles significantly. - My husband happened to be outside when I was running the water in the kitchen, and he noticed water pouring out under the house. Upon inspection, he discovered a whole section of pipe that had come loose. He did a temporary repair with duct-tape, but it's in need of professional attention. - We heard animal scratching in the loft and saw several birds fly into holes on the outside of the house. Again, this is an incredible place in an incredible location, and I would love to return once it has been cleaned, repaired, and updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your thorough review! The pipe has been repaired, a contractor inspected and repaired the deck, the alarm fixed, bulbs replaced, and a deep clean performed. We hope to see you again!

6/10 Okay

Nikhil M.

Good view and rustic feel
Pros: Great location. Great view. Rustic feel. Clean linens and towels in the main cabin. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of board games and books. Wifi and decent internet connectivity. Cons: Woolen blankets in studio unit were dusty (AVOID USING - my brother fell ill). No coffee. Had some expired food items. No blinds or shades on windows. Dim lighting. No oven.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

dave t.

Rustic Cabin with a view.
Great place with two things to note. No oven in the kitchen so plan on grilling or using a stove top to do your cooking. And the WiFi a very old, slow system, just usable for texts and emails. Parking is tight, but we were able to get a SUV and a compact car parked next to the cabin. Easy walk to the beach and a great view from the living room, master bedroom and kitchen facing south towards Garibaldi and Netarts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Dingy but with a great view!
On one hand this is a very unique home. It feels special and has great character. On the other, it really needs some up dating and better cleaning. We found q-tips, crackers and cheese wrappers in the cushions and in the upstairs bedroom. We also weren't exactly stocked up on the basics; enough dish washer soap for one load, only two rolls of toilet paper and could only do two loads of laundry. Otherwise, great location, great view, new sheets on the beds and propane for the grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We apologize for the cleaning supplies and have reminded housekeeping to be more thorough in stocking the home. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Beautiful location, cabin a bit dated.
Oceanside was beautiful, and the view from the house was amazing. There were little things like kitchen cupboard knobs falling off that could have been better, but that was minor. I wished the upstairs bedrooms had screens on the windows. It was quite hot up there at night, but if I opened up the windows to get air in, we would have moths flying in, so we had to keep them closed. It made for some uncomfortable sleeps unfortunately. I would still choose to stay there again though, location can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We are working on getting quotes for the screens, and we would have happily brought fans had our guest reached out to us. We do hope to host this again and provide them with an even more comfortable visit. Thanks!

8/10 Good

Christina D., Portland OR

Likening to a “favorite movie” you can watch over and over again!
Adorable “old school” wooden beach house with laid-back “60’s” hands on charm and lots of view! We were immediately at home and ready for games, scary stories and cooking with family and friends. Lots of Summer “home library” reading and echoes of past visitors leaving a book or two. Upper house layout ideal for group fun and good conversation, inside and out. The view, the view, the view! And the constant sound of ocean begging calm and relaxation. We give the house an “A”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Linda N.

Fantastic location but the property is very tired.
Tom, the local property manager was great - with a dropped house key into-the-abyss situation, replacing the lock boxes and a new door handle and dead bolt with a back up key for future tenants. He was very responsive and nice. I believe the online pictures must be at least 10-15 years old. I almost cried when we got inside. It was very musty smelling, with all the seat cushions old and stained. We put them in the laundry room and got a couple cans of air freshener, opened the windows and aired the place out. Helped a lot. The linens and towels were clean and fresh. It wouldn't take much to really update the place a bit, with new cushions all around (even the loft love seat was musty and torn at the arms), and some oil on the wood walls. Even the books were ancient, faded and smelly, so should not be boosted about on the website. We were warned about no phone reception in Oceanside, and my husband did succeed in getting the WI FI hooked up through his phone. The two balconys were super with an amazing view - for the fourth of July fireworks and gazing down on the beach. If you like SUPER RUSTIC this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kiersea R., Seattle

Amazing view in a cozy abode!
Beautiful view and restful vacation. Really enjoyed the rustic feel of the cabin. We are a family of 5 with 3 boys 14,12 & 6. So nice to visit the ocean and unplug.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Scott k.

Great place, very cozy.
This is a great get away in a small town with a relaxing atmosphere. Kinda place I would love to own. Needs a oven though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018