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'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen!

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Living area
Dining
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lincoln City, OR
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lincoln City Outlets
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Chinook Winds Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen!

Unit 304 is a simple, eloquent and spacious condo we call "Shell in a Handbasket." It was completely remodeled from head to toe in 2015 and has a nice, new feel to it. Perched on the top floor, you can view cargo vessells on the horizon migrating on their shipping routes, and observe the grey whales closer migrating as part of their mating ritual.

No. 304 Shell in a Handbasket sleeps four on a brand new queen sized murphy bed in the oceanside suite and another queen sized bed in the private bedroom. The oceanfront suite is wide and open with two relaxing chairs, a loveseat and a flatscreen TV with DVD player and a DVD library. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized fridge, range oven and cooktop, microwave and cookware.

Property manager

Troy Foster
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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

About the area

Lincoln City

Located in Lincoln City, this condo is on the waterfront. Putt N Bat and Chinook Winds Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lincoln City Skate Park and Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio. Alder House Glassblowing and Tradewinds Charters are also worth visiting.
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Lincoln City, OR

What's nearby

  • Devils Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln City Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chinook Winds Casino - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Chinook Winds Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chinook's Seafood Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kyllo's Seafood & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pig'n Pancake - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Shell in a Handbasket' Beachfront Condo with Great Views, Pool, Full Kitchen! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of D River State Recreation Site, Devils Lake and Lincoln City Cultural Center. Putt N Bat and Lincoln City Outlets are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful views in a cozy space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen A.

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

Great stay

We loved our stay at Shell in a Handbasket. The location was perfect, beautiful views and very comfortable room exactly as described. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

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

Nice beachfront condo

Well equipped, great view. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miri S.

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

Right on the beach

I had a very relaxing time at shell in a Handbasket and would absolutely stay again! It was very clean and the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Nice apartment, very responsive to questions.

Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Great Trip

This was a delightful little condo that has had many nice updates. The beds and bedding were comfortable. Access to the beach was outside our door. The only negative thing was the pool was closed and there wasn't any communication to that point. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Pricilla S.

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

Great room

The condo was exactly what my family needed! Very clean and the view was amazing! We loved hearing the ocean waves in the evenings. The building itself felt a bit old and the balcony felt a little unstable in areas but nothing that would prevent me from renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

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

Simple but adequate

Clean, close to city center, and all the basics that you need. My only issue during the stay was the living room TV - remote controls do not match equipment or the provided instructions. Management and I were not able to change the aspect ratio (picture cut off) and could not change input from cable to DVD.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Janet W.

4 Stars

Enjoyed our stay very much. Only issue was with TV in the main room. Remotes didn't match up with equipment or instructions.The picture on the TV didn't fit the screen either. one light on the Murphy bed was not working. This was the second year my brother and I have been to the to Sea Gypsy and most definitely will be back next year! Thanks so much!
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6/10 Okay

Deb M.

3 Stars

We always enjoy our stay at the Sea Gypsy. A number of times for our anniversaries we have stayed in "Shore Thing" but it was booked this year. So this year we booked "Shell in a Handbasket". Kitchen and bathrooms were very clean. The living room couch and chairs are looking pretty worn and aren't very comfortable. Also the lighting in the living room was inadequate. Directions for the TV clickers are out of date and it was a bit frustrating. The bright side was we found under one of the bathroom cupboards a new floor lamp that hadn't been assembled yet so we put it together, found a couple light bulbs and it made all the difference!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

5 Stars

We will definitely stay at Sea Gypsy again! Nice and easy access to the beach and the unit was clean and comfy with an amazing view of the ocean. We also liked how we were left alone but the staff was helpful and friendly when we did talk to them.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Shell in a handbasket

We had a great time on the Oregon coast! Shell in a handbasket was beautifully done, with lots of room for sleeping. There were only two of us, but it would have worked for more. Very clean and cute!
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6/10 Okay

Lucia B.

304 Shell in a Handbasket/ SeaGypsy

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel! Thank you! The hotel has ideal access to the beach and it was pretty quiet at night so we were able to rest very well! The staff is really nice but we think the hotel needs to be remodeled. The carpets in the room need to be replaced and we would have loved for the kitchen to have a dishwasher. Also the beds and all couches and sofas need to be replaced. The pool is nice but it needs to be cleaned more often. Thank you again!

8/10 Good

Lesa B.

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

Thank you!

Great location! Good weather
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Ronald And Sherrill M.

4 Stars

We have stayed in this particular condo 6 times. It is clean, well-stocked with linens, cooking utensils, dishes. GORGEOUS view of the ocean right out the big window! Lots of rain this time but when the sunbreaks came, we hit the beach to walk. Nice people to deal with in the office.

10/10 Excellent

Nathon D.

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

The view + cleanliness, impeccable!

When we first arrived we walked into the smell of clean fresh air with a view that will make you not want to leave. Showers and everything were very clean. We noticed that the microwave is a bit finicky and may have to push button a few times before it’ll work. Amazing stay, we’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Beautiful location to wish we hope to return

Absolutely lovely spot. Simple place with no fancy frills, but perfectly adequate for our needs and desires. We especially liked that the windows to the water were clean and could be opened wide to fully enjoy the view. The bathrooms were perfect and clean. Beds were fine. We had very noisy people walking to and from their lodging outside the bedroom and talking loudly on the phone at 3 am. This was the carelessness and rudeness of guests. We simply decided to sleep on the bed in the living room the next two nights and were not bothered in the least. Our only actual complaint is the state of the ceasy chairs and couch and some dishes. The furniture is so dirty we put blankets over them. Perhaps they are just stained and have been cleaned, but it looks like time for replacing them. Many dishes in the cupboards needed to be given a scrub before using. Clearly the previous guest was not a careful cleaner. All in all, we did have a beautiful few days! We hope to return at some point in the future! We might try a different unit just because of the furniture. It was not uncomfortable just unpleasant. Again, the view could not be beat and everything went smoothly!

10/10 Excellent

Terresa E.

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

No

Easy peasy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gayla B.

Perfect Place!

10 steps to ocean! We have stayed at Sea Gypsy several times. Best place ever. She'll in a Handbasket was perfect! Just one thing. The bed pillows need changed. Atrocious! Love Lincoln City.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

our stay

We love the Sea Gypsy so much, this is our third year going there. We can't think of any other beach gig that is so lovely, so accommodating, so quiet, and such a great location. Everything is close by in the cute little town. Kyllo's is right next store which couldn't be better!

8/10 Good

Lynda S.

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

The beach …

This property was exactly how it was pictured on vrbo. Had a little issue with the hot water - not hot enough. Wish there had been an elevator but we got good workouts. First time in the area and the beaches are beautiful - the wind, not so much. Would definitely come back to the Sea Gypsy and Shell in a Handbasket again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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4/10 Poor

Cris C.

Condo is fine. Mgmt took the score down

Condo is dated for sure, but very adequate. Having 2 bathrooms was great! A lamp & clock didn't work. We told them. They did not make any attempt to fix them. Don't get me wrong. The condo, #304, was clean & well stocked. The check-in people ( before they had our money) were very nice, cheerful and polite. Your contract requires you to wash, dry & put away your dishes before you leave, which is fine. However, the morning of the 10th there was no hot water. No hot shower & I had to heat water on the range to wash the dishes. When we (& other guests) asked for a partial refund, or an allowance on another stay, mgmt absolutely refused. Said 'there was plenty of hot water' when they checked. There was none ever that morning! Said the water was off for 'a minimal amount of time. ' It was never on at all. Said they weren't responsible for the boilers. When asked who we could talk to, claimed they didn't know. We paid a lot of money for the conveniences of a condo. If we wanted cold showers & to wash our dishes in cold water, we could have camped on the beach! Even after the inconvenience of no hot water we might possibly have stayed another time if they had had any respect, or concern for customer service. But once they had our money they did not show any respect for any of us--we were not the only people who had an issue with having no hot water--and they took no responsibility. We were just tough out of luck. We do not recommend them for that reason. And if they put some honey-sweet response below here for us to call them, etc. Don't believe it. We went into their office IN PERSON & wasted our valuable time. If they want to make it right, they have our billing info & can adjust it without talking. They know this review is true.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Love the Sea Gypsy!!!

This was the perfect rental for our family!! Right on the beach, lovely salt water pool, well-appointed kitchen. We’ll be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Dale R.

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

On the Beach

The SeaGypsy is right on the beach with a great view and beach access. This is our second stay at the SeaGypsy. You can really hear your neighbors through thin walls, always bring earplugs for a good night sleep. Unit 304 has great wifi, and everything you need for good beach vacation. The unit could use a few updates: new mattress for murphy bed (mattress topper made the bed tolerable), carpet repair, and new furniture. Unit 304 is just not as updated and kitchen is not as well stocked as the previous unit we stayed in.
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8/10 Good

Ronald And Sherrill M.

Our stay at Unit 304

We have stayed in this unit around 6 times or so and LOVE the view and the CLEAN windows! It is maintained well and has most of anything a person would need. The ONLY problem with this unit is the TV. We wanted to watch a movie one evening from the selection in the basket but were unable to get the DVD to work in the front room. We tried to follow the instructions in the unit booklet but still didn't work. The instructions do not have the coinciding names on the any of the 3 controllers so didn't make sense how get the DVR to work. We did try to call the office and ask if anyone there could walk us through it but no answer, it was around 7:30 PM. In regards to the parking lot, we did notice people drive in their cars, park and get out fully dressed for the beach, making it a little more difficult finding a parking space. Perhaps, it would be an idea, that once you use the code and enter your room, that there would be a placard to place in your car, showing that you indeed belong in that parking lot. Don't know if this would cause problems for you in dealing with the public but just thought we would throw that suggestion in there for consideration. Other than those 2 minor problems, we really enjoy our stay at Sea Gypsy Rentals!!!! PS. We happen to hit the PERFECT week, sunny, very warm temperatures and little wind!!!!!! Ron & Sherry

About the host

Hosted by Troy Foster

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What makes this property unique

Sea Gypsy No. 304, which we call the "Shell in a Handbasket," is a remodeled, third-floor condo that enjoys an amazing view of the coastline. It sleeps four people and features a full kitchen and two full bathrooms.

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