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!

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.

Looked like a cute place. Location great…read more As we were moving in for the weekend the pillow from the bed fell to the floor. Picked up and was covered in hair and dirt. Found dryer filled with mold and smelly. The place was not clean. We wiped up the floor ourselves....rather than opting to notify owner and wait for her to come clean. We wanted our vacation to start...not deal with waiting for cleaners. When I wrote a review to report this (which gave it 3 stars with an honest review of both positives and negatives)...I found months later that the owner somehow hacked in and changed my review to a higher rating, with a brief review omitting cleanliness concerns.

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.

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!

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.

Windward is as special and wonderful as it appears online. The amazing location on the dunes. Quiet…read moreand stunningly serene. So appreciate that dogs can be accommodated too. I'm so glad I learned about Coast Cabins and will be trying the lofts and cabins in the future too.

I don't think I will ever stay with Meredith lodging again because they are not that hospitable or…read moreoffer compensation for bad experiences they seem to apologize, but don't offer any extra service services or a late checkout or had amenities just even simple little coffee, pods or something in the kitchen not personal at all so I will not rent from any more corporations or companies I will stick to the Mom and pop shops of Airbnb's because they believe in making someone have a more personal experience and Curated stay rather than just have your necessities and minimal things that you need for a stay and our place that we stayed in April 24-26. I had to remake a whole entire bed in one of the rooms because it was covered in animal hair so there was no double check or cleanliness check. I don't think in that room. It was totally obvious as soon as I started to rearrange the pillows on the bed I noticed all the dog hair all over and I had to rewash my sheets. They did bring sheets to us later, but still that's not what I wanted to do as soon as I already paid a $30 fee to get us in one hour earlier, which I've never really heard of and if you rent Airbnb from him, mom and Pop, then I don't think that they would've done that either. It's all about money to corporation so if you want to not experience a personal stay, do not stay with Meredith lodging

We booked this property specifically because it advertised amenities that would allow our family to…read morerelax and enjoy our stay. After booking, we were informed of a strict 10:00 PM hot tub curfew that was not clearly disclosed in the listing prior to payment. When we reached out for clarification, the response from the host was dismissive and unwilling to work toward any reasonable compromise or resolution. To be clear, our family was not looking to host parties or be disruptive. We simply wanted to enjoy the hot tub quietly after spending the day caring for toddlers and family activities. Responsible adults should not automatically be treated as if they are going to create problems. What made the experience even more frustrating was the inconsistent explanation provided afterward. We were told the hot tub was for "day use only," yet nowhere in the listing did it clearly define specific usage hours before booking. Had these restrictions been clearly and transparently disclosed upfront, we would have chosen a different property that better fit our family's needs. Customer service and clear communication matter, especially when families are spending significant money on accommodations. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling misled and disappointed.