The location was great. We enjoyed the front porch and the chairs. Unfortunately there was a lot of disappointment when we went inside. We moved the coffee table over a bit and there was tons of dirt and hair beneath. There was sand in our bed between the sheets. The comforter smelled like body odor and same in the other bedroom. We ended up washing all the bedding. There were soap dispensers in the shower but the body wash was empty and there were no soap bars, etc. there was no bath mat in the upstairs bathroom. The coffee maker was dirty and we had to wash it. I preheated the oven, opened it and smoke came billowing out. The drinking glasses had lipstick stains on them, and the light in the one bedroom was very very dark (not good for a senior citizen). The bbq had mold on it and the front porch was covered in sand. For the price we expected much, much more. It was really frustrating for us almost like they did not to prepare for the next guests, us.
We loved the cabin itself, all of the room it gave our family of 4, the proximity to the beach and the proximity to town. We had a great trip - full of adventure, great food, and a lovely place to call home for a few days!
The property is very cute & cozy and in good shape, except for the carpet (stained and worn in places). The furnishings are nice and the kitchen is well-stocked with the necessary items. Had we stayed longer than 2 nights, the washer and dryer would have been a plus. It's a nice little stroll to the beach and it's a great area to walk around. People are friendly. Overall area is very clean and well-kept.We had an issue with the cleaning of the unit before we occupied. We informed the management and we were refunded our cleaning fee quickly, which was very professional of them. I would stay here again if I return to Manzanita Beach.
Very clean and cozy cabin, super close to Manzanita beach. It had everything we needed. Only drawback was that we werenât able to get the TV working to watch streaming services or DVD movies.
Disappointing ExperienceâBeware of Weather Impact
We booked this rental for a special Christmas trip to Manzanita, Oregon from December 26th to December 28th, but our experience was far from what we expected. Upon arrival, we found that the power was out throughout the town due to a winter storm. Not only was the power down, but the city was essentially shut down, with the main road washed out and nearby Cannon Beach also closed due to power outages.Whatâs most frustrating is the complete lack of communication from the property management companies (Vacasa, VRBO, and the owner). No one contacted us to inform us of the situation or offered any alternative solutions. We were left in the darkâliterally and figurativelyâwithout any guidance or help. With no place to stay we returned to Portland.I understand that winter storms can be unpredictable, but this is an important thing for renters to consider. If youâre booking during the winter months, be prepared for the possibility of power outages and road closures that could leave you stranded and without basic services. If youâre looking for a relaxing vacation, this is not the place to risk it.We were left feeling frustrated and disappointed by the lack of support and foresight from the owner and management team. Based on this experience, Iâd recommend thinking twice before booking here
This was our second time renting this house so obviously we like it, but management needs to be a little more thorough on a few things. Little things, but they add up: The kitchen faucet was spraying everywhere and leaking, with a lot of mold and mildew underneath--ugh. The light above the stove was burnt out with no replacement bulbs, so we had to use a camp light to see the stovetop. An awful smell in the fridgeâit was clean but the smell was terrible (like fishy garbage); not sure how housekeeping didnât notice. The lamp in one bedroom was broken so the only way to use it was to plug in and unplug. Stains on the carpet. The upstairs toilet isnât properly seated so it rocks. It made me question if the place was being properly kept up or would it decline if we booked again.
Itâs both great and not-great itâs managed by Vacasa: communication is fast, but you get a different person each time who sometimes know nothing about your previous communication. I did alert them to all these issues.
Now the good and why we came back: A super easy walk of a block to the beach and town. The porch is the best and perfect for relaxing in the afternoon sun with a great setup (a note to bring a few extra outdoor chairs if you have more than four people). Lots of kitchen pots and pans and utensils. First floor BR and bath good for those with mobility issues. And it's just cozy as advertised, very comfortable and welcoming.
We hope they do a little better keeping up with the wear and tear!
When we arrived, the beds were made but when we pulled back the bedspreads we were surprised to find a soiled bottom sheet without a top sheet. We found wet towels in the dryer and had several hand towels but no washcloths. Dog food was on the floor in the kitchen and bedrooms. The carpets were filthy and when I pulled the rubber mat up in the upstairs bathroom the tub was full of sand. We even found underwear under the bed and a sock in the bushes out front.
But the most troubling was the broken and missing blind in the front window. We had to hang a sheet in the window so we could have privacy in the evening. The location was excellent, but the house is in need of some maintenance deep cleaning if we were to return.
Thoroughly enjoyed the comfort and time to spend with family. We loved the time with our 8 month old granddaughter.
We left a few paper bags of recycling in laundry room. Donât see a specified container for recycling items. You should consider better instructions.
If it works out, we would come again. We appreciated the cleanliness. We took advantage of the lovely kitchen, dining and living room areas. We left used sheets and towels in respective rooms.
Cozy natural wood interior cabin with all the amenities. Great kitchen. Perfect for four and two dogs. Actually had real cable TV. So many VRBOs now only have limited streaming and force you to enter your own accounts. Will definitely stay again.
This is the first time we have stayed in a place without a beach view. It was perfect. The weather was terrible; we couldnât even set foot on the beach due to the high waves. But we were protected and cozy in our little cabin. The knotty pine interior was so warm and welcoming. We read and watched TV and had a very relaxing stay.