Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit!

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Welcome to the Whale's Tail beach house.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Rockaway Beach, OR

Rockaway Beach5 min walk
Manhattan Beach5 min drive
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad6 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Cali King

1 King Bed

Main floor queen and twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main floor queen room

1 Queen Bed

Master Retreat

1 King Bed

Upstairs queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs queen and twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

From this charming getaway’s backyard, the beach is only a 2-minute, sand-under-toes stroll away along a short footpath. An ideal retreat for hosting a multi-family or multi-generational vacation, the newly built, spacious, 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home-away-from-home comfortably sleeps 12 adults and 2 children, and is dog-friendly.

Among our favorite features that make this property welcoming in every season are its hot tub, an outdoor shower to rinse off sandy feet and paws, and a s’mores-ready outdoor wood-burning fire pit.

In addition to 2 bedrooms, the main ground floor offers an open living space with a gas fireplace, a smart TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, Netflix and Disney+, and a well-equipped kitchen. On the second floor, you’ll find a game room with plenty of seating, board games, books, toys and puzzles, and a further 4 bedrooms, including a master suite with a gas fireplace and ensuite with a large jetted tub.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

We want you to feel at home. For families with young children, there is a toddler mattress, diaper pail, baby monitor as well as a Pack-n-Play stored in the master closet. There are 2 highchairs, baby gates, a wagon to haul your stuff or kiddos to the beach, a cooler on wheels, beach toys, beach umbrellas, and beach chairs for the entire family.

This beach retreat is on a quiet, private, dead-end street with close beach access via a private sandy path in the backyard. Soothing ocean sights and sounds, along with fires in the backyard fire pit or on the beach, as well as nearby crabbing and fishing, make this the perfect location and house for your Oregon Coast vacation.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Use the gas grill and outdoor furniture to dine al fresco.

In the evenings, gather around the cozy wood-burning fire pit, or take a dip in the hot tub.

Bring your boat for crabbing and fishing. Our garage is large enough to accommodate a medium sized boat.

** Note: Up to 2 well behaved and completely housebroken dogs are welcome. There is a $200 pet fee for the additional cleaning required after your departure. There is a fully fenced side yard/dog run.

**Parking: There is free parking for 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles can park on the street near the home.

**Security: For your safety and the security of the house when it is unoccupied, there are security cameras which monitor the driveway and the backyard. There are no cameras in the hot tub area or inside the house.

Property manager

Rachael Holland

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No shoes in the house, please. No parties or events. No gatherings of 14 people or more. We strictly enforce this.

We allow up to 2 well behaved and completely housebroken dogs. There is a $200 pet fee for the additional cleaning required after your departure.

Dogs are not allowed on furniture including beds, chairs and couches. We provide a dog bed with a clean cover for each stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rockaway Beach

Located in Rockaway Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Garibaldi Museum and Tillamook County Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Tillamook Country Smoker. Tillamook Cheese Factory and Tillamook County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Rockaway Beach, OR

What's nearby

Rockaway Beach - 5 min walk
Manhattan Beach - 5 min drive
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - 6 min drive
Nehalem Bay State Park - 12 min drive
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC - 13 min drive

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

Grumpy's Cafe - 4 min drive
Garibaldi Portside Bistro - 6 min drive
Pacific Edge Espresso - 6 min drive
Pronto Pup - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge hot tub, steps to beach, dog friendly, fire pit! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rockaway Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Three Graces. Manhattan Beach and Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

2 May 2024

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

Best VRBO stay ever!!!

First; we felt that everything seemed bigger than it appears in the photos and second; everything is beautiful, so much space, it was perfect for our 9 adults and 4 kids and lastly, we have never experienced a more responsive and accommodating host, Rachael was wonderful. It was so great that two dogs could come with the family, we so appreciated that. All of the above made celebrating 3 birthdays (48/51/& 70) the most fun. Everything is well appointed; the kitchen, the bedrooms (the beds and linens were amazing) and the big upstairs game table with a closet full of games. Two of my favorite things was the large square dining table with 8 chairs, so many wonderful conversations were had, and the private path to the beach! Sorry to be going on, but this really is the best VRBO we've ever stayed at and we'll be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

25 March 2024

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

Great house very close to the beach

My kids and I stayed at this house this past weekend and had a wonderful trip. The house was spacious, nicely decorated, clean, and had everything we needed (including games, a well-appointed kitchen, and even a mud room with a big sink and a basket full of pet supplies). I stayed here with 2 of my kids, my parents, and my brother and his girlfriend and there was plenty of room for all of us. The backyard is great with a fenced-in hot tub and a private path to the beach. We would definitely stay here again if/when in Rockaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

29 December 2023

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

Well stocked, great communication with host

We had a great stay. The kitchen is well stocked and everything is organized. Communication with the host was easy and prompt. Easy access to beach. Fireplace didn’t work and the host worked hard to get someone to come during Christmas week to look at it. The handyman was unable to fix it so the host offered us a cleaning fee refund. This is an example of her going above and beyond.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B., Utah

26 October 2023

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

Loved our stay!

The home was big and beautiful. We came to Rachael's house to celebrate my birthday with my whole family of 12 including four children, spouses, and grandchildren. The location was fantastic! The beach path is right out the backyard and was an easy stroll. The location is very safe and I felt comfortable walking alone to the beach with my grandkids. We often were the only ones on the beach. We built a fire in the fire pit at the house and two fires at the beach. My grandkids loved being altogether in the same house and woke up every morning ready to go to the beach. There were plenty of beach chairs, beach blankets, cooler, wagon, towels, sand toys, and kites. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. The hot tub was warm and clean. There were also two laundry rooms- one on the first floor and one on the second floor- which came in very handy. Rachael was very fast to respond and we felt well taken care of. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

9 October 2023

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

Amazing house and location!

The house is beautiful and well layed out for multiple families. We enjoyed all of what the house had to offer, outside and inside. The path from the house to the beach is perfect. Hot tub was lovely. Fire pit area was fun and we had an excellent place to set up corn hole by the house in the sand.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Holland

I'm a local mama to multiple multiples. I own 2 businesses. I'm a wife. Photographer. Landlord. Lover of all things nature. I love surfing and playing with my kiddos and spending time with my awesome family.

Why they chose this property

I take pride in owning and managing this property myself. I pay my cleaners a livable wage. I care about sustainability and our planet. You won't find tiny plastic bottles of shampoo here; we strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible, using refillable products, etc.