'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) - Lincoln City

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 761 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Enjoy the area

Lincoln City, OR

Lincoln City Cultural Center4 min walk
Lincoln City Outlets19 min walk
Chinook Winds Casino5 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Common Space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Private Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Oceanside Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids)

No. 109, which we fondly call “Kelp me Rhonda,” is one of the few Family Suites at the Sea Gypsy. It is larger in square footage than most ground floor Sea Gypsy condos. It can sleep up to seven people between two queen-sized beds in two separate sleeping areas, plus a queen-sized hide-a-bed, and a twin-sized rollaway. It is ideal for a party of 4 adults and 3 kids.

The convenient location of Kelp Me Rhonda cannot be understated. No. 109 sits on the ground floor, right next to the entrance of the Sea Gypsy’s indoor heated pool and sauna. It also has one of the closest beach access points in the building. Open your glass-sliding doors, walk a few feet south and take 12 short steps down onto the sandy beach.

This condo features a full kitchen with range oven, stovetop, fridge, microwave and lots of cookware to make your favorite recipes. There are two full bathrooms, extra closet space, and hide-a-beds in both sleeping areas.

Kelp me Rhonda got a makeover in early 2015. Both sofa-beds were replaced with new models, and all the dressers, night stands and the TVs were updated. A fresh coat of paint and new artwork was placed throughout the interior. In September 2015, we did yet another update, adding a new dining table and chairs. In 2018 we removed most of the carpet from the unit, replacing it was faux hardwood.

Yet what guests really come for is some family time, unbeatable beach access and the breathtaking view out the window.

No. 109 Kelp Me Rhonda can technically sleep 7 adults, although with the hide-a-beds we recommend a maximum of 4 adults. Ideal parties might include 4 adults, and 3 kids; 2 adults with 5 kids; or 1 adult with 6 kids.

Property manager

Troy Foster

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Lincoln City

Located in Lincoln City, this condo is on the beach. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Putt N Bat and Lincoln City Skate Park. Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio and Alder House Glassblowing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lincoln City, OR

What's nearby

Lincoln City Cultural Center - 4 min walk
Lincoln City Outlets - 19 min walk
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area - 5 min drive
Chinook Winds Casino - 5 min drive
Chinook Winds Golf Resort - 7 min drive

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 4 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 4 min walk
Chinook's Seafood Grill - 5 min drive
Kyllo's Seafood & Grill - 2 min walk
Pig'n Pancake - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids)?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$365.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Kelp Me Rhonda' - 1st Floor Condo w/Pool - Sleeps 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lincoln City condo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Devils Lake and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Chinook Winds Casino. Lincoln City Cultural Center and Putt N Bat are also within 10 minutes.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Colette N.

5 October 2022

5 Stars

We had a great time . We tried to stay one more night but the room was already rented

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6/10 Okay

Abbie T.

29 September 2022

Location, excellent, the condo was OK

If there was a 2.5 stars that's what I would have given this place. The location was wonderful. Right on the beach, you can open the sliding door and hear the ocean right outside. Hopefully bugs don't come in because the screen door is torn. This place just needs a reno. It's in pretty sad shape on the inside. It gets the job done but it's not what you would expect from a condo on the beach. Everything is very dated. List of things that need to be fixed: Wifi sucks. After the third network I was given it worked good in the front of the condo but in the back it was so-so. It was bad enough that we could barely stream anything. It would buffer every few minutes. Felt like going back in time... Screen door busted Poor lighting Garbage disposal is broken or if it's not it sounds like it's breaking Fan in the bathroom doesn't work Doors stick in the bathroom TVs are super small Couch and chair are super old and mismatched. Kitchen is stocked with leftover mismatched utensils plates etc Oven is from the 70s Mold on the bathroom ceiling Lamp shade is broken Again this place gets the job done. But it was just OK. I wouldn't stay here again after seeing the interior of some of the other condos here.

8/10 Good

Ken S.

26 September 2022

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

FABULOUS location

When we go to the beach, we want to enjoy the beach. This property is right on the beach, close enough that we could leave our shoes/flipflops and not have to carry them. Great view to watch the sunsets. The accommodations are pleasant. The kitchen is well stocked, containing a coffee pot and toaster. We used the two queen beds and the twin roll away bed and all were very comfortable. We really appreciated the abundance of towels, including separate beach towels. The screen door needs to be repaired as it has many holes in it. However, bugs were not a problem during our visit. We would book this room again if the occasion comes up.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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2/10 Terrible

Kevin M.

23 August 2022

Don't rent this room unless you like lots of noise

This room is situated right next to the pool And to the main walk down to the beach- it's ALWAYS loud from people walking by all hours of the day and night and because it's on the bottom floor you get all the upstairs pounding - it's super hot in there and no extra fans are provided- also doesn't feel safe with the patio door to the beach open and all the people walking constantly by- won't be renting this room again-

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4/10 Poor

Justin F.

8 August 2022

Fantastic location, but needs improvements

First, let me say the location is incredible! Right on the beach (we even saw a sunset proposal -- she said yes), and depending which access point you use, only 7-20 steps down to the sand. Views were amazing, and it was nice being on the first floor so we could hop outside anytime we want. Prices are also very reasonable, and staff is very friendly and ready to help should the need arise. Unfortunately, our stay was marred by several issues, some functional, others relating to overall condition of the property. First, be aware that the stairs down to the beach, which they proudly advertise as being right outside your unit, are closed due to erosion. While there are two other access points a short walk away, one of which technically has fewer steps, it should be advertised to future or current renters of this unit. While I understand it's the city's job to fix, if it's good enough to advertise, it's good enough to alert your renters that they're currently not operational and advise of the alternative, especially if they have small children who need supervision. Also, despite plenty of signs notifying that the property was under constant surveillance, that didn't stop people from smoking on their patios despite signs saying not to. As for the room: -There were loose plug sockets in multiple rooms. Just the tiniest wiggle would pull it out, so getting phones to charge was difficult. -The kitchen is tiny (1-2 people max if cooking) and narrow: the fridge opens to counter. However, it was well-stocked with most things you'd need, so that was a plus. But be aware you can't cook crab or lobster (wish we knew this before). Other smelly seafoods and bacon are apparently OK though. Also note that you have to wash all dishes before you check out, and there is no dishwasher. -To close the back sliding door, make sure to close it with a bit of extra strength. If you don't, it'll appear closed and even locked, till you realize there's a small gap between the frame and the door. -On a similar note, we had issues with our front door. On the second day, we found that our code didn't work. When I went to alert the front desk, I got another code... which again didn't work. The third code did... and apparently, because the door doesn't properly align with the door frame, you need to enter your code, twist the knob, pull it toward you, then push it open. Staff was helpful, but this issue cost us about 20 minutes in lost time and put us late for an event. -Bathrooms are small, with very little counter space, but it was nice there were two. I did notice small patches of mold forming above the tub where wall meets ceiling. -The unit says it was remodeled in 2018, but new tiling is already caving in in places and scratched in others (deep scratches, like from a dog). -The second bedroom was a good size, but got very stuffy, and the ceiling fan in the main living area was really wobbly when turned on. -The rocker chair is broken on the back, though still functional. I'd have mentioned it, but after complaints about other things, I just felt like a drag and a broken record and I wanted to enjoy what was left of my vacation. I know SG can have someone fix things right away, but we'd prefer that someone is not in the room when we're not there, so altering our vacation plans to fix a ton of things was not in the cards. I'd recommend not only a new chair, but one that swivels, so you can turn to enjoy the sunsets, TV, or your guests without moving it. -The lamp in the second bedroom was missing a switch, so no light. We did get a replacement (albeit an old rusted one) that worked just OK (with the lamp shade off). The original was fixed the next day. Note that the photos on the website show reading lights attached above both beds; in reality, both of these are not there (so, combined with the broken beach stairs, misleading #2). -The screen door (with its ripped screen) came off track. While it was fixed the next day, apparently the lady staying a few units down is related to someone in charge of the building and said it was unacceptable that we had waited so long. -We found our room dirty on arrival (sand on the floor, especially under the kitchen table; what appeared to be an orange cap -- my first thought it was a syringe cap) in plain sight by the couch; trash behind chairs and under beds. Like all businesses that advertise strict CDC cleaning protocols yet suffer from staffing shortages... don't count on it. We were offered to have the room cleaned again, but by then, all our stuff was in the room and we had cleaned it anyway because we have young children crawling on the floor. A refund of our cleaning fee would have been appreciated though. -My child was able to pull a knob off a cabinet door by simply opening the door, with no force. We fixed it. The curtains don't fully cover the sliding door, are tattered in various places, are not fully attached to the rod -- which itself is not fully attached to the bar and slides and is covered in scotch tape), and we found one of the rings from the curtain in one of the drawers. -Storage not adequate in the main room. There are three drawers under the TV, one devoted to games/puzzles (some of which were missing pieces or contained outdated -- that is, pre-covid -- guidebooks), and another devoted to sheets for the rollaway bed. The top shelf in the hallway closet had a bunch of paint cans on it. -DVD player and TV convoluted at times. There's two DVD players, one of which doesn't have a remote -- and doesn't read discs anyway. The other, smaller one did work, but figuring out how to change the TV input took 20 minutes. To save you the trouble, forget the remote -- it doesn't change Input (nor does it take you to a 'guide' list of programming, despite the 'Guide' button). On the side of the TV, push the input button, but push it hard enough, because it doesn't always register. Then realize that the button doesn't only push in, it pushes left and right, which allows you rotate through the input sources. -Literature on the door and in the unit book say office is open until 10pm... until you get there at 7:03pm, like I did, and realize it closes at 7. Oops. -Pool was cold, but kids had fun regardless. Nearly every inch of the sauna is carved up with writing, so I was able to see who loved who and which families had been here while I got my sweat in. Overall, because of the friendly staff and fantastic location, I would consider staying at Sea Gypsy again, albeit likely in a different unit unless improvements are made to 109, but it wouldn't be my first choice. The saving grace is that the staff truly is caring, but there were just too many little things to either fix or update. While we were able to live with it, it didn't always make for a relaxing vacation, but it also didn't totally spoil it either.

About the host

Hosted by Troy Foster

What makes this property unique

No. 109 "Kelp Me Rhonda" is one of the Sea Gypsy's highly desired Family Suites. The additional closet space and sleeping accommodations can sleep up to seven vacationers, preferably 4 adults and 3 kids.