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Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views!

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Stellar view of the Oregon coast, wildlife and iconic Yaquina Bay Bridge
Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Newport, OR
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Yaquina Bay Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nye Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views!

The Happy Clam is a large stylish comfortable home with walls of windows, including a two story great room. This makes for wonderful viewing of the water, sky and historic bridge. Inspiring in any kind of weather. The location is ideal:

* sits right on the quiet south jetty with great views from the bay to the ocean - birds and seals are constantly in view as are fishing boats cruising by

* is at the epicenter of fun stuff, all within walking distance - a serene beach, clam beds, biking, pier for crabbing, marina, Rogue Brewery, marine attractions including the fabulous Aquarium and marine science center, restaurants, shops, glass blowing, bike trails and miles of beach.

* is wonderfully comfortable for a great night's sleep, lounging, and fully equipped for fun activities including games, ping pong, pool table, foosball

* close to fun festivals, 5 min. walk to WINE AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL and others.

5 BEDROOMS TOTAL (including small bunk bed room) with addition of ground floor apartment or:

MAIN HOUSE ( up to 08 guests) can be rented separately at approximately $100 less per night (see vrbo.com/315491) but most groups of 8 or more prefer the entire house to spread out.

The main part of the house is on the second and third level which is also why the views are so good. There we have 3 bedrooms (1-King and 2 Queens) plus a bunk room (small room with bunk beds) and a loft area with a pull-out couch. The bedrooms all have walk-in closets and baths. There are 3 HDTV's and plenty of couches and chairs. The master bedroom has a double walk-in closet, so large a twin mattress can be put in one side for an extra sleeping place.

The dining table seats 8 (10 can work) and the kitchen counter seats 3. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pans, pots, cutlery, spices, flour, sugar.

APARTMENT is included in this option (VRBO 914857) and rates. It is a cheerful space on the first level of the home. It has a bedroom with a queen bed, a bath, a small living room and kitchen plus another HDTV. It's nice to have this space for those that are bit noisier or need more quiet time -- depending on the group.

The Happy Clam is great for smaller families and is also perfect for expanded family get-togethers, retreats, book and other clubs, reunions, birthday or other special days (including surprises) - or just plain getting away from the routine. There is no bad season to hang at the Happy Clam. It's always relaxing and never boring.

Ring doorbells with video exist outside the house for security purposes.

Keywords: Great Vacation Rental Home, One of the best on the Oregon Coast, Newport, South Beach, Sate Parks, Happy Clam, Great Views, Beach, jetty, Bay, Near Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science, Rogue Brewery, Seafood and Wine Festival, Pier, Marina, Fishing, Crabbing, Luxury, Beach, Ocean, Executive, Oregon Coast Aquarium,

Property manager

Gary Gamer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If there are same day arrival and departures of two different groups then the check in is no earlier than 5 pm and departure by 10 am.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is on the beach. Burrows House Museum and Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Oregon State University Marine Science Center and The Wax Works. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, OR

What's nearby

  • South Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yaquina Bay Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nye Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport Station - 4 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue Ales & Spirits Brewer's on the Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mo's Seafood & Chowder (The Original Mo's) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South Beach Fish Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clearwater Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rogue Ales Public House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views!?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views! on 23 June 2025 start from NZ$1,764.82, 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.

What time is check-in at Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Early Summer Discounts @ Iconic & Fun Spacious Ocean house/location-Great Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Newport holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Beach State Park and Nye Beach. Lost Creek State Park and Rogue Ales Microbrewery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

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

Wonderful house with a view!

The host was very kind and communicative and the house was absolutely lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Annual Crabbing Trip

Perfect size for family trip and close proximity to boat launch. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family friendly, stunning view

We loved our stay. Everything we needed for 3 nights was here. Plenty indoors to keep the kids occupied while it rained. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

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

New Year’s Eve

We had eight people stay all over 60 we had a wonderful time. The kitchen has a nice supply of pots and pans for cooking large table to eat at and play games at walking distance to the pier overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Great get together

We celebrated my Dads 82nd birthday. The lower apartment was perfect for my Dad to stay in and allowed him to be able to come upstairs and join the rest of the big crazy family and then go to bed early. Loved that there was a bathroom for every bedroom and a ton of space! The windows were massive and we enjoyed watching the boats and sea lions in the bay. It was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Amazing!

What an amazing place to stay! The house is beautiful and spacious. We stayed with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

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

Awesome house

Couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

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

Great location

Awesome location with stuff to do at the house even. I’d book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne V.

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

Happy Clam

This was a perfect place for our large group for an extended stay. It was on 3 levels which allowed us to spread out and be alone or meet up on the main level (The Middle one) if we wanted to visit, play games etc....... Quiet neighborhood and the host was great to communicate with. Lots of parking a BIG Bonus for a large group and within walking distance to a lot of fun things to do in Newport. we had a great time and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Embley E.

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

Perfect for Family Event

We all had a great time. The property was all (and more) than advertized. I live in Newport and it was a great place to have an event with a large large family, some livng locally and others from out of town. the location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Birthday Weekend

This is the perfect place for an extended family gathering. We had multiple generations from age 9 to 86 and everyone had such a wonderful time. Great location, convenient for walking to the beach or aquarium. Very well equipped kitchen is perfect for staying in. Fun game room in the garage with pool and ping pong tables. Lots of light and incredible view of the river and bridge. Huge primary suite. Very welcoming and communicative host. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cassie D.

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

Beautiful get away

We had amazing time. So close to so many things to do we just didn’t have enough time to do it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sylvia r.

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

Great house

Tons more room than we even imagined. Great fit for larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette B.

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

Lovely home perfect for our large group

We stayed here with our family (7 of us) and it was perfect. Beautiful views. Enough bedrooms and space to spread out. It’s walking distance to the aquarium which we really enjoyed. This was our first time to Newport and we’ll be back as we didn’t have enough time to explore it thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Labbitt P.

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

Wonderfully flexible property and caring host

Thirteen family members gathered for four nights to celebrate anniversary; event was catered so no cooking done on premises; open house one afternoon for total of 40 people
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Tigard, OR

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

Great place for families

Our second time here for a family reunion. It’s clean and comfortable. Lots of room for a big group. The kids loved the activities in the garage. It was fun to walk down to the ocean at the end of the jetty in front of the house. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Tigard, OR

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

Amazing place!

Our family group loved staying here. It’s very spacious, wonderful views of the bridge, lots of trails to walk on near the beach. We liked all the windows and the well-equipped kitchen. The kids loved the playroom in the garage. We are planning to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

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

Happy as clams

The house is close to everything: beach and water and shopping and food It is well-equipped and one night we stayed in to play foos ball and pool Gary defined all check-in and check-out procedures well We enjoyed our time in Newport. Thanks Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al E.

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

Work Stay

Great place to relax after work. Spacious along with all amenities you would expect from a higher end rental property. Communication with the property manager was above and beyond. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great placy to stay.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Beach Stay

What a great long weekend we spent in your beautiful beach home! It was perfect for our whole family to stay together, including our three grown daughters, spouses and two young grandsons. We loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom! The downstairs apartment was perfect for our daughter/spouse with two young children. The house is well-equipped with everything we needed and more! We will definitely be back😊 Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Spokane

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

Excellent Family Stay

Our family had a fantastic time at this VRBO rental. The house was spacious, well-maintained, and in an excellent location. We loved being walking distance to the pier and a short drive over the bridge to shopping and restaurants. We had a blast crab fishing off the pier and had fresh crab for dinner a couple nights. The host was warm and welcoming, providing us with helpful local tips and kept us informed of local street work being done. We also hosted a 50th Anniversary party here with about 25 people and everything went off perfectly! We couldn't have asked for a better place to create lasting memories with our loved ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Okay if your young!

Looking at the pictures I thought we were on the bay. If I had known there was a big condo in our view I wouldn't have booked this property. Also, a lot of stairs, not good if your older. We were very disappointed with the location, we had to go home to rest up!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

A Great Place for Family Fun

After trying to put together a gathering of family and friends in Bandon for my wife's 70th birthday in 2020, only to have to cancel due to Covid-19, the time came to try again. This time, we opted for Newport and the Happy Clam, as we had seen this property a few years back and thought it would suit our needs. It did magnificently. Gary was great at answering my questions and the property was well stocked and clean. All of the rooms are spacious and comfortable and there is plenty to do...rain or shine. We would definitely do this again if they'lll have us. Mike F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Boise, Idaho USA

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

Bridge hide out

The property was almost below the Newport bridge. This was a family reunion so rented the whole property. The main floor kitchen concern was the lack of storage for non perishable food. My daughter in law is 5’2” and the only storage bins were above the refrigerator that she could not reach. We moved the main cooking to the apartment where there was lots of food storage and a gas stove. Location and property exactly what we wanted. The grandkids went crabbing 3 days in a row off the public dock not far from the house. Crab pots are provided in the rental. We frequented the Rogue Brewery that was within walking distance. So was the Aquarium.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

sara d., Springfield

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The view was beautiful but only from second floor. The listing claimed view from bottom floor apartment but that wasn't true. Some of my family has physical disabilities & I hated it for them to have to climb stairs for a view. The listing claimed two Jacuzzis but there was only one & it was on 15 minute timer that you had to get out of Jacuzzi & walk across bathroom to reset if you wanted to soak longer. The second day we were there the ice maker quit working. The toilet on second floor kept clogging & Everytime we ran the dishwasher disgusting stuff would come up garbage disposal. We tried running garbage disposal to get rid of the disgust but it just became worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary Gamer

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Our family has been coming to Newport for many years for vacations and shared a home with other families. We were overjoyed when we found this home on South Beach with such a great view and location and so many things to do in the neighborhood in walking and bike riding distance. Practically everything you want on the Oregon Coast.

Why they chose this property

We used to climb big cliffs to get to the beach. New we have a leisurely walk along the jetty to the beach, or go in the other direction to the piers, marina, aquarium and restaurants. There is always something interesting in the area: throwing our crab pots off the pier for some dinner, clamming at low tide right out front, finding treasures on the beach and watching the seals and birds splashing and diving. The Aquarium, Marine Science Center, Rogue Brewery, Marina, Glass Blowing, restaurants all close by.

What makes this property unique

The house has lots of windows and light. Even if its winter, there are fantastic sights! Some of the best weather can be in January and February. There is a loft on the top floor with great views and the master bedroom is nearly as large as the living room. Even in the apartment there is a tantalizing view. The layout of the house allows for good separation of residents if needed, such as seniors not having to navigate stairs and children in fun areas. Also great spaces for group activities.

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