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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8113.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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Rockaway Beach, OR
  • Manhattan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rockaway Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pacific City, OR (PFC)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming, dog-friendly waterfront beach home with lovely patio

Sand Castle 2

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When you plan your next trip to the Oregon Coast, consider amplifying the experience by actually living on the beach! With its quaint charm, beach-y decor, and modern amenities, this Rockaway Beach vacation rental will offer you amazing views of the water, easy access to the sand, and enough distance to have some peace and quiet - but not miss out on local activities.

Only two miles north of Rockaway Beach proper, Sand Castle Villa is one of the many locations that offer some of the best views of the Oregon Coast you'll get while driving - or walking, or biking, or whatever! Rockaway Beach is an exemplary Oregon Coast town, with cute eateries and trinket shops, plus beautiful parks and long stretches of sand for ultimate beach time.

This section of Sand Castle Villa is a three bedroom, three bathroom apartment; the upper floor includes the living space and a bedroom/bathroom combo. Downstairs are the two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The soft white walls catch most of the natural light, creating a sense of airiness; the decor is ocean themed, with soft pink and purple tones that create a quirky, homey feel. Downstairs is a primary bedroom with a king-sized bed and access to an outdoor patio, and a second bedroom with a twin-over-double bunk.

Upstairs, the second primary suite offers plenty of space to spread out, a mounted TV, and a king-sized bed with a private bathroom. The gem of this condo? The wall of full windows looking over the beach. There's also a patio for you to go sit out on - any time of day, with someone or alone, the beach is right there for your admiration.

The dining alcove is perfect for family style meals or an early breakfast alone. Enjoy the cozy sitting area with a couch and a big reading chair done in soft pinks. There's flat screen TV with cable mounted into the wall, and Wi-Fi for your convenience.

Enjoy a fully-stocked kitchen with plenty of counter space - including an eating island with bar stools - white appliances, including a dishwasher, and a double oven for extra cooking space. You even have a food mixer for baking bread, cakes, or cookies on stormy days while your friends and family lounge around you. You can cook and store your vacation's worth of food without any difficulty! There's also a washer/dryer for those mid-vacation loads of laundry. This duplex has a garage and plenty of on-street parking.

The beach is there for your enjoyment, either from your deck or patio, from the weather-beaten benches, or from the road as you drive to your next destination. Poke around tide pools or fly kites; take long sandy runs or find a good spot on a hill for whale watching. Take a little road trip up to the Manhattan Beach State Park, or head to Rockaway Beach for bike and paddle boat rentals. Dogs -welcome for a small nightly fee - will love the great outdoors!

The Sand Castle Villa's purpose is to keep you comfortable during your Oregon Coast vacation - you enjoy yourself, bond with your family, laugh with your friends, and we'll take care of the rest!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The fireplace is not operational.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 45 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Rockaway Beach

Located in Rockaway Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC and Wheeler Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nehalem Bay State Park and Oswald West State Park. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Tillamook Country Smoker are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockaway Beach, OR

What's nearby

  • Manhattan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rockaway Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nehalem Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nehalem Bay State Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Cannon Beach Station - 36 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Edge Espresso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garibaldi Portside Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, dog-friendly waterfront beach home with lovely patio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, dog-friendly waterfront beach home with lovely patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, dog-friendly waterfront beach home with lovely patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, dog-friendly waterfront beach home with lovely patio located?

Located in Rockaway Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Manhattan Beach and Rockaway Beach. Nehalem River is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sebastian G.

Nice property

Overall great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

anne m.

Perfect beach stay

You can’t get any better than this. Right on the beach with gorgeous views, a tub and your own private beach access.

10/10 Excellent

cody h.

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

Family getaway

Nice place. Two bedrooms down stairs each with a door outside. Main living area and third bedroom up stairs. One thing didn't see from other reviews I might have missed it is that there is rock steps down to the beach this made is easy to take the kids down.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for three adults and dogs!!

Super perfect lovely beach home - beautiful sunsets, beach walks and outings. Home had everything we needed !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Judith G.

Lovely ocean view

View from the window seat. Hot tub on Oceanside !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deavon P.

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

Family trip

Such a cute house with the best view. Not much to do in Rockaway beach but the house is worth driving the extra miles to Cannon Beach or Seaside for the day. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia P.

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

Great Spot for Family

This location was perfect, situated directly on the beach. The apartment was spacious and very welcoming, a super cute vibe. Lots of puzzles and board games to hang inside when it was raining and the owner provided extra details around the place to make you feel cared for. Ex. Extra soaps, towels, laundry baskets, a good amount of utensils and spices in the kitchen, and some beach gear. It was very considerate and we will definitely be renting this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cori P.

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

Rockaway getaway

Right on the sand, beautiful sunsets, perfect window seat. Not much more you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Heaven On Earth!

It doesn't get any better than this! Right on the beach, beautiful sunsets, and getting to watch the ocean and sunset from a hot tub. Very clean, spacious and perfect for all of us. It was hard to leave here. Would HIGHLY recommend this place. Will def be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Rockaway Heaven on earth

The house was great, and clean as the pictures show. The view from the upper level was great, even though it rained 90% of the time we were there we had a clear view of the ocean. When there was a break in the storm, we walked out to the beach from the back patio with my toddler. The pathway was fairly easy for her to walk, with a few steps being just a tad tall for her on her own. We’ll be renting again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Christine F.

Literally a few steps from the beach, I found a kite in the garage and flew it !!

Lovley house. only a couple of hicups that were addressed right away. We had awsome neighbors who came over to let us know the Northern Lights were on display !!! I had no Idea I was going to check off a bucket list item! And to experience it with my grandchildren was epic !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Phillip J., Kenneiwck, WA

Great beach front location

The location of the house is excellent, just a few steps to the beach, and tons of ocean facing windows inside. The kitchen is well stocked, and while the living room is a bit cramped for a group of people we really liked that each bedroom had its own bathroom. While the property is a bit more of a walk from town center than we are used to this is more than made up for by the excellent restaurant/bar around the corner. The one weird thing is that the only access to the back deck is through the two downstairs bedrooms, but this was not a big issue for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2015
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8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Amazing location

This how is perfect if you want to be steps from the beach. You do have to go down some steps but it’s literally in the front yard. The view was perfect and the house was spacious. We had some issues with the heat and fireplace and tried contacting Vacasa multiple ways with partial responses which was a bummer. Not sure we’ll go through Vacasa again for that reason but undecided as we did really like the location of the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Breathtaking views

Let me tell you, when they say oceanfront, they mean it! It couldn’t get any closer!! It’s almost mesmerizing how beautifully close the surf is. So sitting in the hot tub during the day is breathtaking. And at night, the sound and the dark sky that seems to show off each and every star, it’s magical. I live West Coast local, so I have been to the beach hundreds of times, and can easily say this is the closest I have ever stayed, outside of Hawaii. I took my 24 year old daughter for the weekend, along with both of our small dogs, just to unwind and relax. She planted herself in that window lounge area and stayed there accept for a quick run to town, or when we were sitting at the table playing a game. I could talk about it’s beauty forever. I will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest C.

Unbeatable Views, All Season Relaxation

The views from the second level are unbeatable. We watched from the kitchen table and corner nook as a whale spouted multiple times, a boogie boarder braved the cold water, and bald eagles flew by over the water. There are even binoculars next to the window. The beds were all very comfortable, the path to the beach from the back patio was short, and the view from the patio hot tub was unbelievable. There is nothing quite like watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from a hot tub. The home is also walking distance to a few restaurants and gift shops etc. I can't think of a better place to stay in Rockaway Beach for the price with 3 full bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen has tons of counter space and two full ovens for Thanksgiving dinners or Christmas turkeys. We are hoping to plan another trip and rent the other side of the duplex with the In Laws so we can have a big family get together in the whole home.

8/10 Good

Kristine O.

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

Great location

Nice property, but the heaters need attention and the entry pad didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jen A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great view

We were mesmerized by the view. The decor was bright and cheerful, and the layout of the house was comfortable. We knew it was a pet friendly home, but were admittedly surprised by the amount of hair still left on all the furniture. The house could use a much needed deep clean. We did find the listing slightly misleading with the images of the hot tub, as there was no hot tub. Because of the slightly misleading marketing and the cleanliness of the house I feel it was overpriced with all the additional fees. Over all it was a nice getaway that we used to accomplish a couple big work projects that required deep concentration with no distractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

Fabulous location

We had the best time at this beautiful beachfront property. Loved waking up and watching the waves roll in. The rooms were so comfortable and the kitchen had absolutely everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

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

Excellent vacation at Rockaway

We had a lovely two days house was laid out beautifully gorgeous views we got lucky with excellent weather
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

GERARD P.

view

greatest view!
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10/10 Excellent

Shaylyn B.

Great place great views!

The views were unbeatable!! The home fit our needs wonderfully!
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8/10 Good

lee s.

Beach Duplex

Rhis home is right on the beach. It is a older duplex but it was wonderful. We watched the ocean from our windows and listened to waves at night for a peaceful sleep. Our pups would barely let us drink our coffee before they wanted to be running free in the beach! It was very affordable also. We will go back!
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4/10 Poor

Rose M.

DNR2005

The beach access and the view. Definitely paying for the view.
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10/10 Excellent

Murthy P.

Well stocked house with great view

The house is well stocked, spacious, excellent view and a dozen steps away from the sandy beach. We stayed for a week and liked the place. Love to stay here again someday. Has good internet connection, that stayed on. Owners left a manual with many details, check-in/out instructions and near by attractions. That was nice. One opportunity for improvement - The manual needs more detailed instructions on which remote control to use for what (perhaps with photos) on how to operate the TV and DVD player. We could not make them work. :).
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6/10 Okay

Sonia E.

Dirty with an amazing view.

The view is unbeatable and you can't get better beach access. But the place was dirty with dog hair on he couch and comforter, food crumbs on the kitchen table and trash on the floor. We visited in January 2021, during the covid-19 pandemic expecting cleanliness. It wasn't even clean for normal standards.

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