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Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly!

Beachfront holiday home in Waldport with a hot tub

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Bring in the coastal breeze and salty sea air by opening up the sliding door and windows and experience the Pacific Ocean without leaving the comfort of the couch.
Relax in the hot tub and watch the waves as they roll in.
Comfortable and relaxing living room area to kick back and chat with friends and family after a day of beachcombing and kite flying.
The perfect place to wind down and watch the sunset after a long day of exploring the beach.
The setting sun adds to the experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Waldport, OR
  • Place, Oregon Coast Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Alsea
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Holly Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King can be split into 2 Twins with prior notice

1 King Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly!

Write your story at Once Upon a Tide. Located between Yachats and Waldport, this home sits on one of the most desirable beaches on the Central Coast. Once Upon a Tide is blissfully away from summer crowds in town but still just a short drive to all the wonderful sights and activities in the area.

Soft hues and a thoughtful layout assure you a relaxing stay at the beach. This sweet home sleeps up to 6 guests in 2 bedrooms / 1 bath and a den. The yard is large with direct beach access to the sand and a wonderful hot tub to enjoy under the stars.

Sleeps 6: 2 Kings, (one can be split into two Twins with advance notice), 1 Queen sofa sleeper. 1 Bath.
Vehicles: Licensed for 3 (strictly enforced)
Winter: 2 night minimum; Standard & Holidays: 3-4 night minimum
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. Please contact our office with any questions.

Age Requirement: The primary registered guest must be at least 26 years of age. The majority of guests must be over 25, or children under adult supervision.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waldport

Located in Waldport, this holiday home is on the beach. Crestview Golf Club and Port of Alsea are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site and Yachats State Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waldport, OR

What's nearby

  • Beachside State Recreation Site - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oregon Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Port of Alsea - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Holly Beach - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beachside Buzz - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Cafe-Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dawg Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Bean - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Ocean Front on Miles of Sandy Beach! Dog Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waldport holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beachside State Recreation Site and Big Stump Beach. Crestview Golf Club and Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice getaway

It’s a nice little house with an excellent location. Comfortably furnished and bright, the house has super convenient access to the beach, which is flat and excellent for people and dogs. The location was in a quiet neighborhood but convenient to several coastal towns and restaurants. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway right on the beach

A wonderful property. Very quiet with a great view. We will definitely be coming back when we need to get away to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little house!

The house was nicely decorated and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Access

The house was clean and had easy beach access. The hot tub was easy to figure out and the house included towels for the hot tub. Sunsets were gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Quiet Beach House and Great Service

We come to the Yachats/Waldport area at least once a year for the lack of crowds and the quiet. This ocean front beach house exceeded our expectations. It was very quiet and private. The interior was very clean and well stocked. There were numerous extra touches, from good books, games and puzzles to nice extra blankets and linens. The kitchen was very well stocked. Nice hot tub too, setback from the wind but still a beautiful ocean view. The house felt small when we arrived, but we were very comfortable and had plenty of individual privacy. Sweet Homes manages the property. We were 3 people over 70, one of which had just had emergency surgery, and were concerned about unloading our luggage. We called ahead and they had a staff member waiting to unload us AND reloaded us when we left. There were no chairs outside and they immediately brought us chairs. Above and beyond service! Great folks! The beach access was too intimidating for 2 of us, but 2 houses down there is direct easy public stairs down to the beach. Takes one minute! We will return to Once Upon a Tide again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin '.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location! House needs some TLC for the cost.

Pros: The location and privacy of this adorable beach house is unbeatable! There were plenty of beds and seating for myself, my 3 kids and my mom. The hot tub was a huge plus and the privacy was a welcome bonus. The tablet for check in was easy and a great reference for ?s. Cons: the owners/managers need to stay there as guests to catch the things that need work! Exterior- There are huge weeds along the house, mounds of dirt all over both front and side yard, including the walkway to the hot tub (termites or ants or gophers?) Huge outdoor covered patio, but void of furniture to enjoy it, save 1 plastic adirondak chair. Inside-2 of the 4 blue chairs at 1 table were dangerously loose-huge liability. We did not use that table at all. In addition, the handle on the stove is also about ready to come off, needs tightening or replacement. The hand soap in the bathroom and kitchen were obviously severely watered down. Barely made suds. There were only 5 forks total so we had to wash at every meal, the cutting knives were dull and the can opener and potato peeler were so dull, they didn't even work. Screen door needs silicone spray to grease the track. Took both hands and significant effort to open. Screen door on the slider? Our time at the beach was great but it seems for the premium price we paid, some of that $$ should be put back into the home to show some pride and effort for future guest enjoyment. Would stay here again, with some improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; quiet, off the main road, easy beach access. Check in was easy and well communicated. Kitchen had almost everything we needed - could have used an oyster shucker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Location is great. Between Yachats and Waldport. On the beach as described. Back yard great for a dog. Two king beds or splits/twin.
Five out of seven nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great time at Once Upon a Tide. Was the perfect getaway for our family. The access down to the beach looks more dicey than it actually is. While the lower rail could use fixing as the post was broken at some point, We navigated it easily with a 13 month old in our arms, but there is a public stairway just 1 house away. Hot tub was great. I would consider opening it up to burn off a little of the chlorine in the daylight before getting in, but it was a great spot to relax after longer days out and about. All in all, it was a great stay and I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage on a beautiful stretch of beach

Cute home, well stocked kitchen, and happy coastal-themed decor! Hot tub with a view of the ocean, large tables for family game night, and large yard for the pups to romp around. Private access to a gorgeous stretch of beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Once upon a tide

Great view,cute house perfect size. Wasn't as clean as I would have expected. But we had a wonderful time. Beautiful views. access. Hot tub was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Although the house was setup a little different than what I would imagine from the pictures, (video tour of the house would be awesome), it wouldn't have kept me from staying there, just wasn't what I expected when I walked in the door, little smaller than I expected. Overall, a great place to stay. The steps down to the beach and the handrail are a bit sketchy. Would not recommend children under 10ish or elderly adults to try to go down to the beach that way (not sure if there is another way down or not).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweetest home on the Oregon Coast

We loved the house and the location. The house is very well cared for and very clean and well-stocked. It was perfect for our family. My only concern is the late check in time - wish we could have more time in the house that first day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot on the beach

We had a nice stay & really enjoyed walking out to the beach each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great getaway

Our place was a great spot on the beach, quiet and tucked away, but close to amenities if we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home on the Beach

Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and right on the beach

This is a lovely coast house with easy access to the beach. Close to stores and restaurants if needed. Dog friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

Very nice updated beach cottage. Well equipped. Great ocean views! The access to beach could be worked on but there is a nice access a block from house. Some chairs on the back patio would have been nice but other than that it was perfect for our little thanksgiving gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Galina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

It was super fun and such a great space! Perfect for the 4 of us. Kids had a blast on the beach and playing all the board games. House was clean and had all the things we needed! Would definitely rent again. The kitchen could use a couple baking sheets and a sharper knife but otherwise it was well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Home!

A great location, and it had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and private location on Oregon Coast

Charming home located on a private and secluded stretch of beach. House has direct beach access though the steps down are a bit difficult (just a stack of rocks). The house has 2 spacious bedrooms, washer and dryer, a separate den/sofa bed with table and chairs (in addition to the eating area in the main living room). The backyard and covered porch are lovely, but only 1 chair was provided-suggest bringing your own. The hot tub was clean and had a lovely ocean view. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This location cannot be beat! The beach is essentially in your backyard. We spent a lot of time in the “backyard.” One of our dogs spent a lot of time roaming solo without regard to the rest of our wishes, so you may want to pay attention to naughty dogs who prefer to explore the beach without regard to rules. I highly recommend this charming rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Dream Spot for Families

Cozy home, just perfect for young families. The beach is incredible and the house is just like home. One of our favourite places that we just keep returning to, making new memories each time. We love it and know you will too!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little beach house

My husband and I (plus fur baby) stayed at Once Upon a Tide for a week to celebrate an anniversary and it was just what the doctor ordered. So quiet and peaceful. The house is a cute little two bedroom that was perfect for us and our dog. It was so lovely to sit on the lawn with our coffees and watch the waves roll in. It's right on the beach with a little rock climb down to the sand. I will say if you have bad balance or have some type of physical encumbrance you may find the path down to the beach difficult. It's a railing with large rocks you have to climb down. It wasn't an issue for us but just good to know. Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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