Nightmare. The owner of this company tried to gaslight me into staying in a house infested with…read moreants. Pull up a chair. It's... it's actually shocking how unprofessional this woman was. We rented a $230/night house (called HAVEN) for a family birthday getaway. The day after we checked in, we discovered an infestation of ants all over the kitchen and in the living room - they were in the kitchen cupboards, on the counter, all over the floor (see pics). It was really disgusting. I cleaned up hundreds of ants and they were still everywhere. I felt like I had ants all over my body. I was in distress. This is not the $230/night deluxe experience I had envisioned. I sent photos to this management company and called them immediately. The first person I spoke to said that they were MADE AWARE THE HOUSE HAD ANTS, a week ago - but thought they had fixed the problem. She offered to send a maintenance person to check things out, but said the options would be to spray chemicals (I had my dog there, and wouldn't allow this), or to use a sugar wash, which, she explained, would make the problem worse before it got better. Oh, super. I told her that I was really uncomfortable and didn't know what to do. Neither of these options would work and I didn't want anyone else in the house due to COVID. She did not offer any additional options, so in my distress, I relented and said the maintenance person could come at least check things out. They gave me 30 minutes to vacate for the maintenance person. It was pouring down rain so a bit inconvenient but... ok. A few minutes later as we were preparing to vacate, I opened up a cupboard to get a glass of water and ants were running around all of our plates and cups in the cabinets. My kids were upset and I was disgusted, and we decided we didn't want to be there at all. I called back and spoke to the owner this time. This is where the gaslighting began! I told her as politely as I could that we were uncomfortable and would be leaving. She then LAUGHED AT ME and loudly cawed, "You're LEAVING OVER SUGAR ANTS??" Then she said, "it's not like it's mice or rats! They don't bite, they don't sting, and they don't carry disease!" OHHH. OK! I don't mind if I find a few swimming in my morning coffee, then! No prob. #BeachLife! She also tried this one: "this is NORMAL for Manzanita!" When I tried to tell her that I've been vacationing at the coast at Seaside since I was young, and had never experienced anything like this, she cut me off to explain, "This isn't SEASIDE, it's MANZANITA!" OHHH! Yes, right, this town is 30 minutes down the coast from the one I grew up going to... and thus has a compleeeetely different climate, vegetation and pests, and that makes an ant infestation perfectly acceptable, perfectly normal, perfectly healthy. When I explained that I did not want any chemicals to be sprayed because I had my dog in the house, she again CUT ME OFF to tell me she has EXPENSIVE dogs and she would NEVER put dogs in danger. OK? Not sure why I needed to know she has expensive dogs. This is not about you, Karen. This is about us, you know, the people who paid almost $2000 to stay here? She never once apologized. She never offered to set us up with a different property. She just attempted to gaslight me into thinking I was CrAzY for wanting to vacate a property swarming with lovable, friendly little ants. Meanwhile, my body still itches. She went on and on for so long without letting me speak, that my daughter eventually took the phone from me and told her we would be leaving, and hung up. We packed up our things and got out of ANT HAVEN. I requested a refund through AirBnb, which the property manager has declined. But it's fine, I'm dealing directly with AirBnb to resolve it. And, this is just review #1. I do not love an ant colony in my silverware drawer, but I DO love a review. And I'm only getting started. Avoid. Unless you love ants and being insulted.

Very clear communication with us. The house we rented was in great condition. We will continue to…read moreuse them in the future.

We have used Beach Break Vacation Rentals a number of times over the last few years, and stayed in…read morea few different towns.The houses have ranged from slightly shabby to glossy. Sometimes the views have been amazing. This time we stayed in Twin Rocks in one of a group of newer townhomes we had made fun of previously. Karma. It was like the suburbs at the beach, twenty cookie cutter townhouses. It was nicely appointed though. Our 3 bedroom 3 bath slept 11 they said ( I think 8 is more realistic) with hot tub for $169 pr night with buy two get one free. Some cleaning fees and a hot tub fee. Wi fi. Mostly good. Lake view and short walk to the beach. Nicely decorated. The place shared an outdoor fire pit with the one next door. It didn't really specify that it was shared on the website. Our neighbors monopolized the fire pit the first two nights we were there so we were pitless. We also didn't use the hot tub those nights, it was just frankly too exposed to the neighbors....not that we were up to anything, our ten year old eveven expressed that it was too close to " those noisy drinking people." We used it the last night and it was nice enough. The ten year old enjoyed it as the sky was clear and the stars and moon were beautiful. My primary and ongoing bitter complaint with Beach Break (los t yelp stars) is their laundry policy. They want all their linens washed and this time all folded and out of the dryer at check out which is an early 11am. This means the last night and morning you are doing laundry and getting up at the crack of dawn to get the linens done. Usually the appliances are the stackable kind that dont take an enormous load. We paid a cleaning fee. Other places kindly ask you to start a load, or have you bring your own and charge a little less, or have later checkout (12 would be good)or have bigger appliances. Any of those eould be better than cranky me becoming the towel nazi and making people shower the night before so I can wash towels. We only used three beds I cant imagine if we had used four. I do not like getting up at 8 am my last day at the beach. Grrr. And over the years I have given this feedback as have others and we have been ignored. Same policies in place for years now. So, you have been duly warned. Its a mixed bag.

I have used beach break for over 10 yrs. I have loved the homes and customer service from Darlyn,…read morethe owner of the property management. True, she can be short on the phone, but it's a no nonsense type of approach, not fake. If she is busy, you may hear it in her voice. If I have ever had an issue with home or my expectations have not been met, she has worked hard to make sure I'm happy. I love the Finely House, Row House, Twin rock retreat and more!

A highly recommended beach vacation house rental, especially when comparing to the available ugh…read morehotel lodging in the areas. We rented the Ocean Front Cottage for 5 days last week. This 3br/2ba remodeled 1960 house is located an ideal .9 mile from the town's cafes and Main Street. It was spotlessly clean, cozy and functional for our vacation goals of wine tasting/purchasing 2 hours away, relaxing, hiking, and going out to eat. Kim is a very responsive and caring owner/manager. Her emailed arrival instructions packet was chock full of helpful and useful info. We needed nothing, but I'm sure that if we did, whatever we would have needed would have been taken care of easily. The home's furnishings were not luxurious, but more rustic and functional in that sense..and they fit right in with a simple but updated beach house. The built in master king size bed's mattress and linens were very clean and comfortable to sleep on with no issue. Wifi was fine, we didn't watch cable tv at all with that awesome ocean and sunsets directly off the large rear deck. Regarding the other unfortunate yelp reviews here about getting gouged for furnishings damage, do like I always do when checking in and out of a private rental and also a rental car: as you walk in, take a 5 min video walk through, be detailed in pointing out damage flaws, dents or stains verbally as you narrate. Then you have your obvious proof to protect you if an owner or management company wants to improperly attempt to charge you at check out, or 3 months later...but do so before you really get settled in (or drive away). And yes, I clearly documented the dented ss fridge, and hey there's no way they're going to charge other guests twice for this...calm down. Highlights were the beach side fire pit for sunset fires and s'mores...designed with fire safety in mind, the home's strong shower water pressure was a plus, the fresh crisp ocean air from leaving the kitchen window cracked at night was nice. Electric wall heaters worked great when waking up to take the morning's chill off. Let me save you time and research effort and do like we did..so you're sure to have an enjoyable visit: Restaurant recommendations: Yolk in town for breakfast every day at 8am (closed Tues/Wed.). Just go. Lobster scrambled eggs/custard French toast...yum, I'm a huge fan and there every day. Get your groceries and $7 kiln dried firewood bunch at the Big Apple Grocery in town: no price gouging. Fine solid selections. And try their awesome fresh made to order deli $7 turkey sandwich as big as your head (see my photo, it was a mind scrambler). Best surprisingly great quality dinner for 15 miles around is the new Salmonberry Saloon in Wheeler 5 miles away. I had the halibut collar, scallops, and my wife had their deliciously prepared salmon, that plus drinks $130..best water view and food quality/informal/locals only. It's like a clean blue collar bar on the bay, with gourmet pro wood grilled non-fried seafood. Worked great for us. Wish we went there first..and often. 2nd up is the fine Neah Kah Nie Bistro in town (reservations are a must/no large groups/$160 with apps, mains, and drinks for 2 would be right). Pay no heed to the hostile yelp reviews, they just apparently brought their unruly children and didn't have a reservation. Our food was delicious. The 2-3 Cannon Beach French bistro cafes are ok (like the cramped but competent Newman's etc.), but not worth the drive or expense when you have the Salmonberry Saloon's choices for far less. Less hokey tourists, too, in my opinion. Use yelp, tripadvisor, and reddit to figure this out more if necessary. Wine tasting/purchasing/wine clubs: 98 miles away, just glorious Oregon Pinots to ship home. Must visit Lange, Elk Cove etc... and a super yum lunch The Horseradish in Carlton. This is an awesome day trip and our primary reason for coming as we do every few years. Hiking at the Oswald State Park. We did the Cape Falcon trail, highly recommended. Moderately strenuous. The views during and at the end 2.5 miles each way were very much worth it. Think a 1000 tree roots to step over, then coastal ocean view trails. Manzanita town guests and locals were very friendly and... well...just plain nice, in my opinion. Older in age, too. Nice fun conversations with the Portlandians at MacGregor's Whiskey Bar in town, by the way. Glad we chose this rental from a Reddit recommendation, and would certainly visit and stay here again in the future. Thanks again to owner Kim!

Renting a beach house on Manzanita Beach made the trip easy from the start. The house was clean,…read morecomfortable, and laid out in a way that actually felt livable. Being steps from the beach meant no planning or driving just walk out and enjoy it. The area was quiet and calm, which made it easy to relax. It felt more like borrowing a home than staying in a rental, and it's a place we'd return to without hesitation.

Definitely the RIGHT realtors!…read more Prior to meeting Andrea, we truly thought we had chosen the right realtor at the beginning, but it quickly became clear that it wasn't the right fit. We felt like big promises were made, but unfortunately they didn't come together the way we had hoped. Enter Andrea Mace. From the moment we reached out, everything changed. Andrea jumped into action immediately and had us up and running again in no time. The difference was night and day. She kept us informed every step of the way, took wonderful care of our home, and made sure we had the strong, professional representation we needed. We felt supported, heard, and genuinely looked after throughout the entire process. Andrea (and Norma!) brought confidence, clarity, and calm back into what could have been a stressful situation, and thanks to them, our home sold smoothly and successfully. If you're looking for realtors who truly show up, communicate beautifully, and get results, Andrea and Norma Mace are absolutely the ones you want. We're so grateful we found them!

We've worked with Andrea on multiple transactions in Seaside, including an oceanfront home, and…read moreeach experience has been excellent. She's a strong communicator who keeps everything clear and on track. We always feel well-informed and supported throughout the process. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable real estate agent on the Oregon coast.

Coastal Cabins is one of those rare gems that we feel fortunate to have found. We stayed in the…read moreModern Cabin and opened the door to a very thoughtfully designed space. We were very pleasantly surprised at the quality and functionality of the entire unit. It was exactly as advertised! The staff is friendly and professional and there for any needs we had. We will definitely be returning and telling all our friends. Thank you, Andy, Susanne and Ellie

What a special location. I actually called to ask questions before booking and had the most lovely…read moreinteraction with the team. Customer service is truly exceptional from reservation to departure. From helping me arrange a special arrival gift, to help with tips during stay, the team was crazy prompt and kind. House is super clean, beds are extremely comfortable and all of the toiletries are top of the line. The neighborhood is quiet like you own the entire part of the beach. And being a short walk to the beach right in front of you added to the magical experience. Couch super comfy and amazing spot for the views throughout. Deck is chef's kiss. Perfect chairs and tables in the best spot for appetizers and wine each afternoon to enjoy sunset. This is a wonderful town and great location for couples to escape.

I stayed at one of their properties in Mt.Hood that I booked off VRBO. They had good communication…read moreand clear rules and guidelines. I liked how they offered lots of little branded aneminites such as shower packs, kitchen packs and hot tub cleaner. The only thing that I didn't care for was the very strict check in/check out times. Check in is at 4 and you get access by text only. Check out is promptly 10 AM! That seems extremely early especially for the prices you are paying. I asked for either an early check in or late check out and was denied which is fine but if checkout were a little later it would've been extremely helpful.

We reserved this property through Airbnb, but unfortunately, the stay was very disappointing and…read moredid not live up to the listing. The home was not well maintained or adequately cleaned. There was hair in the bed, stains on the sheets and comforter, visibly dirty floors, stained rugs, and a kitchen sink that drained very slowly. We were told laundry detergent would be provided, but there were no pods available. The home also lacked basic cleaning supplies, which was especially concerning given its condition when we arrived. The BBQ was clearly not properly cleaned or maintained. It had so much buildup that it caught fire inside and produced enough smoke to set off the home's fire alarms. The dryer also took an extremely long time to dry clothes. The hot tub was another major disappointment. We contacted the property in advance because of concerns in previous reviews, including reports of bacterial infections, yet it was still disgusting and had a strong fishy smell when we arrived. Someone was sent to "clean" it, but the solution appeared to be little more than adding chemicals. We still did not feel comfortable using it, and it did not appear to be thoroughly drained and cleaned between guests. The game room and kids' areas were also poorly maintained. Games had broken nets, missing pieces, or were falling apart, and some children's chairs were broken and unsafe. Several remotes either didn't work, had dead batteries, or were missing, and promised replacements never arrived. The listing also significantly understates the walk to the beach. It is definitely longer than a two-minute walk and includes a substantial hill--important information for anyone traveling with young children or elderly family members. We were also disappointed by the lack of flexibility with early check-in. Even 30 minutes early would have been helpful, and there did not seem to be a meaningful reason it could not be accommodated. Ultimately, you are paying a premium primarily for the view, but the home itself is not worth the price. It needs better cleaning, maintenance, and basic upkeep. We left feeling that the listing overstated the property and that a major advertised amenity--the hot tub--was unusable. I would strongly recommend saving your money and booking with a private host or smaller rental company that may provide better hospitality and take better care of the property.