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Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit!

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Cozy living room with a gas fireplace and brand new 65 inch Samsung smart TV.
Additional view of the living room.
Keyless entry for easy self check-in.
Welcome to the Whale's Tail beach house.
Entryway from front door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Rockaway Beach, OR
  • Rockaway Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manhattan Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pacific City, OR (PFC)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Cali King

1 King Bed

Main floor queen and twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main floor queen room

1 Queen Bed

Master Retreat

1 King Bed

Upstairs queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs queen and twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit!

From this charming getaway’s backyard, the beach is only a 2-minute, sand-under-toes stroll away along a short footpath. An ideal retreat for hosting a multi-family or multi-generational vacation, the newly built, spacious, 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home-away-from-home comfortably sleeps 12 adults and 2 children, and is dog-friendly.

Among our favorite features that make this property welcoming in every season are its hot tub, an outdoor shower to rinse off sandy feet and paws, and a s’mores-ready outdoor wood-burning fire pit.

In addition to 2 bedrooms, the main ground floor offers an open living space with a gas fireplace, a smart TV with Wi-Fi, Netflix and Disney+, and a well-equipped kitchen. On the second floor, you’ll find a game room with plenty of seating, board games, books, toys and puzzles, and a further 4 bedrooms, including a master suite with a gas fireplace and ensuite with a large jetted tub.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

We want you to feel at home. For families with young children, there is a toddler mattress, diaper pail, baby monitor as well as a Pack-n-Play stored in the master closet. There are 2 highchairs, baby gates, a wagon to haul your stuff or kiddos to the beach, a cooler on wheels, beach toys, beach umbrellas, and beach chairs for the entire family.

This beach retreat is on a quiet, private, dead-end street with close beach access via a private sandy path in the backyard. Soothing ocean sights and sounds, along with fires in the backyard fire pit or on the beach, as well as nearby crabbing and fishing, make this the perfect location and house for your Oregon Coast vacation.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Use the gas grill and outdoor furniture to dine al fresco.

In the evenings, gather around the cozy wood-burning fire pit, or take a dip in the hot tub.

Bring your boat for crabbing and fishing. Our garage is large enough to accommodate a medium sized boat.

** Note: Up to 2 well behaved and completely housebroken dogs are welcome. There is a $200 pet fee for the additional cleaning required after your departure. There is a fully fenced side yard/dog run.

**Parking: There is free parking for 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles can park on the street near the home.

**Security: For your safety and the security of the house when it is unoccupied, there are security cameras which monitor the driveway and the backyard. There are no cameras in the hot tub area or inside the house.

Property manager

Rachael Holland
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes in the house, please. No parties or events. No gatherings of 14 people or more. We strictly enforce this.
We allow up to 2 well behaved and completely housebroken dogs. There is a $200 pet fee for the additional cleaning required after your departure.
Dogs are not allowed on furniture including beds, chairs and couches. We provide a dog bed with a clean cover for each stay.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Rockaway Beach

Located in Rockaway Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Garibaldi Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tillamook Country Smoker and Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Rockaway Beach, OR

What's nearby

  • Rockaway Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manhattan Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nehalem Beach - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC - 13 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Edge Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Downie's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Garibaldi Portside Bistro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! located?

This family-friendly Rockaway Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rockaway Beach and The Three Graces. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Manhattan Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

Spectacular!

Impeccable house, everything you need and more, plus great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie O.

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

Perfect Set-Up!

We were really impressed with how lovely and well-appointed this home was: Great cookware, lots of towels and an amazing outdoor shower with hot water! The behind-the-house path to the beach was perfect for the teenagers and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. A lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Family reunion

We had a great stay at this wonderful 6 bedroom modern house with a path to the beach right outside the back door. We also
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Perfect for 10 of us

The house is absolutely fantastic! The host has everything you might need and more. Everything was perfect for our family get away. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Yearly beach trip

Fabulous time! This is our second year staying here. We will definitely be back next year. Rachael was amazing. She went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Couldn’t have had a better vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Top Notch Beach House!

Amazing House, stocked with anything you might need! We will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

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

Lovely Stay!

We enjoyed this beautiful and clean home from the moment we arrived! The space and layout are perfect for larger families like ours. The details and amenities are perfect, including the sweet surprise s’mores package, the well stocked kitchen and baths. The location cannot be beat—privacy, steps from the beautiful beach, and the cutest, quiet street. We enjoyed the lovely fire pit, hot tub, and outdoor patio. Rachael is awesome to work with too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

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

Great home

We loved our stay here. The house is a great size and perfect for multiple families. It was probably the best stocked home I’ve ever stayed in. If you have younger kids they have practically everything you would need. It’s an easy walk to the beach. The owner was very responsive and easy to get ahold of. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY A.

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

Wonderful place for a family trip!

This house was perfect for our annual family get together. It had everything we needed for making large, gourmet meals and the open concept layout allowed for everyone to be together even if we were busy doing different things. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Our go-to beach getaway

This is the second time we've stayed in this gorgeous home. The house is amazing cozy for such a big place, and it is clean and quiet and very well-stocked. Rachael is a wonderful host and we were well cared for. Beach access is great... just a couple of minutes meandering down a sandy path. We love this house and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Amazing house and location!

The house is beautiful and well layed out for multiple families. We enjoyed all of what the house had to offer, outside and inside. The path from the house to the beach is perfect. Hot tub was lovely. Fire pit area was fun and we had an excellent place to set up corn hole by the house in the sand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

July 4th week

Loved the house & neighborhood! An easy direct short walk to beach! The house was very well stocked with basic paper and cleaning supplies. Plenty of towels and beach towels for the great hot tub! The backyard Kitchen was very well supplied with cooking, serving utensils and a wonderful pantry for storage and several small cooking appliances! We would love to rent this property again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great house very close to the beach

My kids and I stayed at this house this past weekend and had a wonderful trip. The house was spacious, nicely decorated, clean, and had everything we needed (including games, a well-appointed kitchen, and even a mud room with a big sink and a basket full of pet supplies). I stayed here with 2 of my kids, my parents, and my brother and his girlfriend and there was plenty of room for all of us. The backyard is great with a fenced-in hot tub and a private path to the beach. We would definitely stay here again if/when in Rockaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful home with many thoughtful things for children. Close to the ocean! Great water pressure in showers! Enough basics like toilet paper, paper towels! Excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Most Excellent Property!

All 11 of us realized that this was the best-outfitted, cleanest, most comfortable property we have ever stayed in! The house itself was gorgeous and spacious, but so much attention to detail made our stay delightful! Thank you, Rachael, for making our family Christmas-in-August celebration so memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

very beautiful property

Loved the House!!!!! It fit everyone in our family very comfortably . Next year we plan on doing a week day stay . hopefully same house . Thank you so much we all had a blast.....
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teddi S., Portland, OR

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

The Perfect Beach House | Clean, Cozy and Convenient

Great Value & Highly Recommended. The Whales Tail is Amazing -- perfect place to unwind and relax. We loved the location, a short jaunt to the beach which was very private and picturesque. The property has wonderful amenities like beach chairs, beach towels, a well stocked kitchen and nice linens. The house was spotless and the hot tub was delightful! Perfect 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Beautiful Home

Enjoyed our family reunion in this fabulous home. Had everything we needed and more. The beds were super comfortable. Hot tub was super deluxe!! Well-stocked kitchen for all the cooking we did. We will definitely be back! One of the best rentals we've enjoyed in a long time. Rachael had great communication with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Surprise Party

We planned a getaway for my father’s 70th birthday. Rachel’s property was perfect and exceeded our expectations. This was a wonderful experience and everyone was very comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

A wonderful experience

Everything was so clean and up-to-date. The furnishings were complete and comfortable. The kitchen was the best as far as having everything we could possibly want. The beds were the best, not too hard and not too soft. The programs on the TV were absolutely what we wanted. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

The best for large groups and/or older people

Huge home (felt more like a home than a rental) that was very clean and full of luxury appliances/touches. We only used downstairs since our older dog has struggles with stairs (one step on the front door and four steps at the garage entry). The bed was super comfortable for the humans and the provided kitchen supplies were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Fantastic place on an uncrowded stretch of beach

9 of us between the ages of 1 and 89 stayed here and it was PERFECT! I imagine you could have twice that and it still wouldn't feel crowded... it's really spacious, and well layed out for groups. Having a couple of bedrooms on the first floor was great for us. The house is beautiful and clean, and so many little details that only made it better... snacks, gourmet coffee, stuff for s'mores, and to my wife's delight, Aveda bath products! Rachael is a fantastic host, and communication was first rate. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Well stocked, great communication with host

We had a great stay. The kitchen is well stocked and everything is organized. Communication with the host was easy and prompt. Easy access to beach. Fireplace didn’t work and the host worked hard to get someone to come during Christmas week to look at it. The handyman was unable to fix it so the host offered us a cleaning fee refund. This is an example of her going above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Roomy, but cozy

We just absolutely loved it here - the place is HUGE but manages to feel cozy, and it is filled with thoughtful little touches (like a baby monitor, and a whole bunch of cool kitchen tools). Beach access involves a two-minute jaunt down a little private path, and we had our huge part of the beach to ourselves the whole time. Rachael is a great host and super-responsive! Overall, 10 out of 10 and we'll absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lissa C.

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

Lovely stay in Rockaway

We had a really great time at this property for 5 nights. Our group of 13 ranged from toddler to grandma and we all enjoyed our stay and felt like the house was great for our group size. The house is large and cozy and fully stocked including lots of kids beach/outdoor toys in the garage. We loved the little path to the beach - it's so close! We also really enjoyed the sandy backyard, fire pit and hot tub. Rockaway is a super cute little town and also close to other towns like Tillamook and Manzanita. Rachael was a great host and easy to talk with. She also helped us track down a pair of jeans we accidentally left behind! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Holland

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I'm a local mama with 5 kiddos. I own 2 businesses. I'm a wife. Photographer. Landlord. Lover of all things nature. I love surfing and playing with my kiddos and spending time with my awesome family.

Why they chose this property

I take pride in owning and managing this property myself. I pay my cleaners a livable wage. I care about sustainability and our planet. You won't find tiny plastic bottles of shampoo here; we strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible, using refillable products, etc.

What makes this property unique

This house is awesome. So close to the beach! Big hot tub and only a two-minute stroll to the ocean.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests