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.

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.

A fun little spot in Manzanita. Super friendly staff who make you feel welcome right away. Everyone…read morewas easygoing, helpful, and genuine. The shop has a great beach town vibe and feels like one of those places that adds personality to the town. Whether you're looking for gear, rentals, clothes, or just poking around, it's a really pleasant stop. You can tell they care about customers and want people to have a good experience. Great energy, kind people, and definitely worth checking out when you're in Manzanita. The prices are very reasonable.

We rented boogie boards and wetsuits for the kids. The staff were slammed with people renting and…read morebuying their cute hats and stickers. This was on a Weds on a warm sunny day - late morning. Although they were BUSY the staff were super kind and patient. I appreciated it so much. It's easy to be rude or impatient at the last third of summer to pushy/ clueless tourists trying to appease their kids on a COVID vacay! My only issue is we weren't warned about the dangerous beaches or given the tips of where to go. (I know it was because they were so slammed.) Other than that, I hope this business thrives to make up for any loss during this crappy pandemic.

I had the best experience yesterday with representatives from Starfish Vacation Rentals…read more So helpful, accommodating and easy to work with. From my initial phone call to the follow up emails. Relaxing and enlightening. We toured potential properties and all of them were the best I had seen all day. I viewed over 20 properties with 3 different agencies. Starfish was by far the best! Not everyone has the luxury of living near a vacation destination, it can be difficult to judge by photos alone. You can trust the helpful staff at Starfish to find the perfect spot for that perfect holiday

From the owner: Get away from it all with our luxury Oregon Coast vacation rentals. We offer destination vacations…read morein the truest sense: exceptional accommodations in a stunning environment. Add a morning cappuccino in town-or in bed-and get ready to kick back and enjoy yourself. Find your luxury Oregon Coast home-away-from-home. Our inviting beach rentals dot the seascape, from Cannon Beach to Rockaway Beach. Each property will lure you inside with the very best amenities, updated furnishings, and a fully stocked kitchen. There's no place on earth like the Oregon Coast!

Came to Seaside for the weekend looking to rent and surf, but the surf was sketchy. Taylor and her…read morecoworker were extremely helpful and reasonable in recommending the best time to rent during the short stay we had. We also all bought out some of the old rental wetsuits for only $99. Thanks guys!!

If you're looking for surf boards, wet suits, footwear, long robes or sweatshirts/t-shirts, they…read morehave it all! Very friendly & helpful wait staff.

My family of 5 had a 3 hour lesson with NW Women's Surf Camp and a 1 hour follow up lesson the next…read moreday in the water. I can't say enough about Lexie and Aiden. They did a great job explaining safety at the Oregon Coast in the beginning of the lesson that put my mind a bit more at ease for my three kids. They also taught them about rip tides and conditions to make a great surf day. They were able to get all 5 of us up repetitively in the water and helped give tips of how to advance to the next level. They were just lovely people and caring teachers. I would recommend NW Women's Surf Camp without hesitation and plan to use them again in the future!!!

Somehow, I decided that surfing might be a really fun thing to try before I croak, and I set my…read moregoals to give it a shot before I turned 50. I had heard nothing but wonderful things about NWWSC, and as I was seeking a safe, women-centered program, I decided to sign up with Lexie for a weekend camp with NWWSC. After meeting up with Lexie and Dennis at a reasonable time Sat. morning, and making sure we all had the correct gear, we made our way to our surf spot, a gorgeous Shangri-la of a beach, south of Seaside. We started off our lesson at an overlook by learning how to read the waves, what to look for when picking out your spot, and how to best time your session. Once we were on the beach, we continued covering all the essentials that would make for a safe first experience in the waves. I loved the pre-surf yoga she led us through, something I had never done on the beach, and a much needed warm-up to help us become more flexible and avoid injury. Once we had practiced some dry-runs of the essential 'pop-up', we were ready to head out to the water. I felt well-prepared and gave it my all, but I had some difficulty figuring out whether I was regular foot or goofy, and spent too much time on Saturday sorting it out. I was a bit discouraged as I watched the other women in our group sail past me, but I wasn't going to give up, and neither was Lexie. With her glowing positive attitude and encouraging personalized direction, she gently continued to push me a little farther. On the second day, when I finally stood up for my first wave, we both howled out loudly in unison! My first experience with Lexie at NWWSC was 2 yrs. ago. Since then, I've bought my first board, sought out and enjoyed surf spots all along the PNW coast, and treated myself to a vacation of warm water surfing in Hawaii. Me and my three closest surfer-girl buddies (all who have trained with Lexie) enjoyed an epic private coaching session with her last year, where she continued to push us and brought us to the 'outside'. When my daughter is ready, I will be eager to sign us up for a mother-daughter session with Lexie, as I know she will provide the kind, empowering mentorship my girl will need to ignite her stoke. After my first surf camp weekend, life has never been the same. I surfed all last weekend, will surf with my honey to celebrate our anniversary this weekend, and can't wait for another surfer-girl getaway in just a couple of weeks! I am eternally grateful for Lexie and NWWSC for giving me that initial stoke and all the essentials to safely enter the sport, and for all the fun, challenge, and excitement surfing has brought to my life.