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Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Pacific City, OR
- Pacific City Beach1 min walk
- Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area17 min walk
- Haystack Rock2 min drive
- Pacific City, OR (PFC)3 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining
Whale’s Tail Cottage - Meredith Lodging
With its unparalleled location on the sand in front of Pacific City’s Haystack Rock, Whale’s Tail Cottage will bring your guests incredible memories of their stay at the beach. You can walk right out of the house to miles of sandy beach, surfers riding the waves, marvelous tide pools, challenging dunes to climb, and dory boats landing on the beach with their fresh catch. As if that weren’t enough, walking a short distance north on the sand lands you at the award-winning Pelican Pub or the upscale Meridian Restaurant!
The custom home itself is a special treat: with three bedrooms and three baths (including two primary suites, and one bedroom with ocean views), it’s perfect for teaming up with your besties for a stay at the beach. A beautifully appointed living room with a gas fireplace and ocean views is a terrific place to gather, and the dining table shares the ocean view. Even the pretty, retro farmhouse kitchen looks out to Haystack Rock over the sink, and it’s fully equipped for eating in.
A deck off the dining room invites you to sit back and watch world-class sunsets over the dunes and Haystack Rock. If you’re planning a trip to the beach, why not stay where you can enjoy it every minute, indoors and out? This inviting home and its stellar location may become your go-to retreat, year after year!
*Band New luxury Stearns and Foster mattresses*
PROPERTY DETAILS:
MAIN LEVEL: ENTRY LEVEL:
Living Room: TV/DVD
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom 1: One King Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 2: One Queen Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 3: One Queen Bed *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Hallway: One Full Bathroom
Garage: Ping Pong
Other: Washer/Dryer; Outdoor Shower
* This home is Not pet-friendly, please adhere to this rule or you will be liable for additional charges.
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office. The home is not pet-friendly.
This home is built directly on a sand dune that leads to the beach. During winter storms the sand can quickly drift and accumulate around the property sometimes affecting the ocean view. Although we make every effort to remove the sand and preserve the view before your stay, the winter weather and County and State dune management permit restrictions can make this difficult to predict and views from sitting positions in the living room/dining room may not be guaranteed during the extreme winter storm months
There is a dune camera on the deck that only faces the dune and is used to monitor dune height. In the spirit of privacy and night ambiance both the mic and lights have been deactivated and all lights are deactivated.
Note that the public beach access can be considered steep, use caution in wet conditions.
STVR851
-16
-000020
With its unparalleled location on the sand in front of Pacific City’s Haystack Rock, Whale’s Tail Cottage will bring your guests incredible memories of their stay at the beach. You can walk right out of the house to miles of sandy beach, surfers riding the waves, marvelous tide pools, challenging dunes to climb, and dory boats landing on the beach with their fresh catch. As if that weren’t enough, walking a short distance north on the sand lands you at the award-winning Pelican Pub or the upscale Meridian Restaurant!
The custom home itself is a special treat: with three bedrooms and three baths (including two primary suites, and one bedroom with ocean views), it’s perfect for teaming up with your besties for a stay at the beach. A beautifully appointed living room with a gas fireplace and ocean views is a terrific place to gather, and the dining table shares the ocean view. Even the pretty, retro farmhouse kitchen looks out to Haystack Rock over the sink, and it’s fully equipped for eating in.
A deck off the dining room invites you to sit back and watch world-class sunsets over the dunes and Haystack Rock. If you’re planning a trip to the beach, why not stay where you can enjoy it every minute, indoors and out? This inviting home and its stellar location may become your go-to retreat, year after year!
*Band New luxury Stearns and Foster mattresses*
PROPERTY DETAILS:
MAIN LEVEL: ENTRY LEVEL:
Living Room: TV/DVD
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom 1: One King Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 2: One Queen Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 3: One Queen Bed *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Hallway: One Full Bathroom
Garage: Ping Pong
Other: Washer/Dryer; Outdoor Shower
* This home is Not pet-friendly, please adhere to this rule or you will be liable for additional charges.
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office. The home is not pet-friendly.
This home is built directly on a sand dune that leads to the beach. During winter storms the sand can quickly drift and accumulate around the property sometimes affecting the ocean view. Although we make every effort to remove the sand and preserve the view before your stay, the winter weather and County and State dune management permit restrictions can make this difficult to predict and views from sitting positions in the living room/dining room may not be guaranteed during the extreme winter storm months
There is a dune camera on the deck that only faces the dune and is used to monitor dune height. In the spirit of privacy and night ambiance both the mic and lights have been deactivated and all lights are deactivated.
Note that the public beach access can be considered steep, use caution in wet conditions.
STVR851
-16
-000020
Property manager
Meredith Lodging NCOR
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 deadlock
About the area
Pacific City
Located in Kiwanda Shores, a neighbourhood in Pacific City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Chinook Winds Golf Resort and Putt N Bat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Bob Straub State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lincoln City Skate Park and Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pacific City, Oregon
What's nearby
- Pacific City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Haystack Rock - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Bob Straub State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Restaurants
- Pelican Pub & Brewery - 13 min walk
- Stimulus - 12 min walk
- Sportsman's Pub-N-Grub - 16 min walk
- Riverhouse Restaurant Nestucca - 3 min drive
- Doryland Pizza - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerry S.
21 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a quiet get away
Kerry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy W.
13 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Stacy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
WILLIAM T. H.
16 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WILLIAM T. H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Lauren L.
18 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, property just OK
Lauren L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
steven c.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Whales tale
steven c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh D.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and view!
Josh D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse N.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
Jesse N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Estelle R.
8 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precarious weather, flawless stay
Estelle R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nelson Q.
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal getaway
Nelson Q.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Janet J.
21 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Oregon coast stay
Janet J.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
One for the bucket list !
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Misty K.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Misty K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
GINA M.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!
GINA M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katherine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alisha S., Oregon
30 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Girls Trip
Alisha S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rusann B., WALLA WALLA
27 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Rusann B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Morgan D.
19 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home rigt on he bach!
Morgan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
David T., Federal Way, WA
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront
David T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marina V.
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway home! Love how everything was so clean and well stocked.
Marina V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Holli Y., Salt Lake City, Utah
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy Location
Holli Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hiedi R.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ocean Getaway
Hiedi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tammy F.
1 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, perfect.
Tammy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Lynn E.
11 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Home
Lynn E.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Hosted by Meredith Lodging NCOR

Languages:
English, Spanish
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