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Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pacific City, OR
  • Pacific City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Haystack Rock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Pacific City, OR (PFC)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard!

Experience the pacific ocean like never before. Our house sits on the beach with nothing between you and the ocean! We hope to provide you with an amazing beach front experience.

Want a great family vacation place? Stay within steps of the Pacific Ocean in one of Oregon's premier beach towns. This sleepy little beach town is great for family get-togethers or romantic weekends. Come and enjoy the beauty! Our house is located directly in front of Haystack Rock in Pacific City, Kiwanda Shores development. Perfect Family house, remodeled recently.

Sit on the deck and watch the kids surf, or walk directly to the water for a swim. Sweeping 180 degree panoramic views of Porter Point to the south, Haystack rock right in front and Cape Kiwanda and the giant dune to the north. Numerous activities in Pacific City, or no activity at all - it's an easy place to just relax on the deck and watch the ocean. Just a short walk up the beach to the famous Pelican Brewery.

A few notes:
We performed a major remodel of the kitchen winter 23/24. The kitchen pictures reflect the remodel. We also added air conditioning with 3 minisplits.

No Smoking inside or near the house - we like clean smelling beach and ocean. This is not your grandma's beach house - but not party central either! Although we rent out our house, it is also our own personal beach house that we stay at often as well.

Strict no pets policy. We have family members and many guests allergic to dogs. So please no pets, even on a visiting for the day basis.

Campfires - County regulations currently allow campfires on the ocean side of the sand dune. You may not burn driftwood or vegetation.

****NO EVENTS OR PARTIES****

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee sunny weather or a clear view of the ocean. While our house IS located on the front row - with nothing but sand between you and the ocean - the winter winds can reach up to 100 mi/hr creating a sand berm in front of all the houses. Most of the time we are able to shovel the sand out of the way, making for a perfect view of the ocean from the house. But other times, we have storms moving in and out - especially in the winter months - pushing the sand, blocking the view. This can occur overnight, so its difficult to keep it clear 100% of the time.

Fees - We have many people ask about the fees. The service fee is a fee VRBO charges directly to you, we do not collect that fee. The stay tax is a county tax that VRBO also collects directly from you. Unfortunately these fees are unavoidable.

** Our cleaners adhere to CDC recommended cleaning protocols for everyone's safety. We actually pay our cleaners $225 to clean the house. Our cleaners are paid a living wage that allows them to support their families.

A beautiful place - for having fun with family and friends!
We have three exterior security cameras. There is a camera above each door to the deck. They point downwards for security when the property is vacant. These cameras are turned OFF during your stay. We also have a ring doorbell which covers the entryway and part of the driveway. This camera is always on.
Tillamook County Permit STVR #_851-18-000072-STVR_

Property manager

Todd H.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pacific City

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Kiwanda Shores, a neighbourhood in Pacific City. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Bob Straub State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lincoln City Skate Park and Putt N Bat. Travelling with kids? Consider Tillamook County Fairgrounds and Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pacific City, OR

What's nearby

  • Pacific City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Haystack Rock - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bob Straub State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelican Pub & Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stimulus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Pub-N-Grub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverhouse Restaurant Nestucca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doryland Pizza - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front House - Gorgeous Views - The Beach is Your Backyard! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwanda Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pacific City Beach, Haystack Rock and Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. Bob Straub State Park and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rashid F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had a great time and love the location. The floorplan was perfect for our group. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

This is a great house only one set back…the sand was not removed on the deck and blocked the view of the ocean:(
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family weekend!

We have stayed at this property before and love the location and the comfort of the home. We will stay again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

Beautiful, updated property on the beach with full ocean view. Owners extremely responsive ( needed to reset wifi box ) and available to answer questions. For us - a definite five stay worth every $$$.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Property

Wonderful stay in Pacific City right on the beach. Beautiful views. The house was well stocked and very comfortable. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Pacific City

Had the best time at this property. The hosts were super responsive to any questions we had and quick to reply. The home was clean and cozy. Well stocked kitchen and bedding. We were able to see whales from inside the house and played on the beach all day. Can’t wait to come back next year and stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family at the Beach

Incredibly windy 3 days. The view from this property was the saving grace. We could not sit outside but we were able to watch the entire coast anyway. The westward facing windows are great. The property is well maintained and equipped; I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsay p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical coastal getaway

Our stay was perfect. Comfortable accommodations that allowed us the true relaxation that we were seeking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot on the beach

Can’t get much closer to the sand and sea than this. House was perfect for 2 families with kids. Just enough space if you needed separate times, but close enough for all to hang out together. House had all the basics, even a sand toy box with balls, buckets, and shovels, Adirondack chairs on the patio to enjoy the sunsets, and cozy blankets to help with the evening chills. Definitely enjoyed ourselves and great family memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spacious front rooms for group get-togethers.

We have an extended family reunion every year. Other families stay in near by houses. Our house has living space for both adults and children. In addition it has large kitchen and living room plus surrounding deck for visitors to come by and be close to the ocean without being crowded. The owners are very accomadating to save the date. We were pleased to see the the new remodel job.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Was awesome location and great room for family. Sand dunes were a little high but view was still amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Excellent beachfront location. Small kitchen and interesting floor plan but overall it was an excellent an clean location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home and hosts!

Home was clean and thoughtfully ready for us. Great location with a perfect floor plan. Absolutely would stay again, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This beach house is an ideal location! Situated right on the beach, perfect for playing in the sand, gorgeous sunsets, and always enjoying an ocean view. Property manager was quick to respond to any concerns and very helpful! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best family friendly beach house

Our extended family rents different houses, for a reunion, at this time every year. Our house is the favorite for the beach location and the large open layout of the front rooms and the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Property was clean and well maintained. The view was spectacular. You can step off the deck onto the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time staying right on the beach in the gated community. The house was clean and comfortable. My kids and granddaughter enjoyed the sand right off the deck. We left a kite for the next family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't Want to Leave!

This was our 2nd stay at the Ocean Front House. Last year we loved it so much, we re-booked for this year before we even checked out. This year we were had such a hard time leaving, we reached out and were allowed to stay one more night. Todd and Katie have been more than accomodating and we can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

This is our third time renting this home for our annual end of summer beach trip! We love this house and the fantastic views and access to the water. We have already booked our stay for next year! Todd and Katie the property owners are wonderful hosts. They are always quick to respond with any questions we have. We appreciate them sharing their beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the sand serenity

This was a wonderful rental in an amazing location! 7 adults comfortably slept and relaxed in this beachside abode. Good stocked kitchen with views that can't be beat. Quiet neighborhood makes you feel secluded. Definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet family memories

We have stayed at this beach house three years in a row...it's been well enjoyed by our small but multi-generational family. The location cannot be beat. It comes with all the amenities as listed and the home is just so pleasing to the eye - especially looking through all those clean windows - to that "ahhh" view. Love it. Lovely hosts too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-Christmas Get-away

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beautiful, wonderfully stocked rental home with one of the most incredible views! Everything about our stay was perfect. The owners were incredibly understanding and helpful when we got a bit stranded due to paralyzing icy weather on the coast. We greatly appreciate all they did to help us get back to Portland. We highly recommend this property and will definitely make plans to return to one of our favorite spots!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly highlight

This is our 6th year at this property. We look forward to coming every year. We are booked for 2024. The location is perfect. Our grandkids can play in the sand and we can see them for inside. Of course, we are also out with them. The owners have made many improvements.over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View but priced too high

I expected top quality, due to the incredibly high price charged per night.. The furniture was old and damaged, tears in couch. The house was not well cleaned. You could not walk bare foot in the house, feet would get dirty. Fingerprints on windows, I cleaned them myself. Coffee pot dirty. Linens and towels still in dryer. House was beat up, not well maintained. Sand everywhere, outside of my car had sand all over it. On the good side. Beautiful view, games were great, great tv selection, loved the open floor plan, beds comfortable, soft blankets in living room, great kitchen well supplied. Todd the host for the house was great, responded immediately to any questions. We had a good time, but would not rent this particular home again at this price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica W., Wisconsin

Epitome of a "Beach House"

Well, in a VRBO first for us, we had made reservations months in advance and the property was surprisingly sold before our stay. I can imagine that put the new owners in a bit of a pickle, but I feel Todd & Katie handled the situation as well as they could have. We were so happy they agreed to honor our reservation, especially given that we probably didn't have time for our party of 8 to find another available rental in such a great location on short notice. Their communication throughout the transfer/refund/repay process was great, as well as all the way up to our reservation date. Katie did call the day before we arrived to warn us that the previous guest reported a broken washing machine and stained carpet. She very regretfully and apologetically explained that the repair person could not come until we were leaving and that they had cleaned the carpet and were planning on replacing it, but had not had time to since they were fully booked from the time of their closing. The washer, especially, was an inconvenience (with 4 kids that barely left the sand!), but I do trust that they would have had all of this taken care of had the situation been more ideal. I do think they will continue to make this house and it's amenities better and better. That being said, this spot has some major "wow" factor! We had a little bit of rain during our stay, but having a whole wall of windows looking out to Haystack Rock, right on the sand was incredible. We had 2 children, 2 toddlers, and 4 adults and all felt as though we had adequate space. If all 4 kids could have stayed in the bunk room (vs. 2 of them in pack 'n plays), with the adults each in their own bedrooms, it would have been perfect! It's nice that each family had their own side of the house, with plenty of seating in the common areas. All we needed was there- folding chairs, a bin of sand toys, towels, kitchen amenities and fridge/freezer space were just fine. We loved being able to walk to shops/restaurants/tide pools both via beach and road. The stretch of shops and amenities there has expanded quite a bit since our last visit about 8 years ago! However, the small town charm and "hidden gem" feel of Pacific City remains. We'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Todd H.

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Born and raised in Portland. My extended family lived in Neskowin growing up and I've always loved the beach and Pacific City. My wife, sons and I try to go down every chance we get!

Why they chose this property

Pacific City is a truly unique town on Oregon's coast. It doesn't have the overwhelming people of the Seaside/Cannon/Gearhart areas. It still maintains its laid back fishing character. There are plenty of restaurants and shops but you can avoid the crowds! Although there are other houses on the "front row" directly on the beach, our house has more broad views and a large deck. Its truly unique.

What makes this property unique

Our house is uniqure, not just in being DIRECTLY built on the sand but also the layout. Our house is on the "front row" which we call all the houses on the beach in Kiwanda shores. We think our house is the best house on the row because of its fantastic layout, kitchen, master bedroom and large deck. The views are amazing from all the main living areas and the master bedroom. We had been looking for a house near the beach for some time and instantly fell in love with this house the moment we walked in the door. We think you will too!

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