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Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining

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Aerial View of the beach from the property
Living Room
Beach view from the property's deck
View of the rock and beach from indoors
Dining Area with the view of the rock and beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Pacific City, Oregon
  • Pacific City Beach
    1 min walk
  • Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
    17 min walk
  • Haystack Rock
    2 min drive
  • Pacific City, OR (PFC)
    3 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining

Whale’s Tail Cottage - Meredith Lodging

With its unparalleled location on the sand in front of Pacific City’s Haystack Rock, Whale’s Tail Cottage will bring your guests incredible memories of their stay at the beach. You can walk right out of the house to miles of sandy beach, surfers riding the waves, marvelous tide pools, challenging dunes to climb, and dory boats landing on the beach with their fresh catch. As if that weren’t enough, walking a short distance north on the sand lands you at the award-winning Pelican Pub or the upscale Meridian Restaurant!

The custom home itself is a special treat: with three bedrooms and three baths (including two primary suites, and one bedroom with ocean views), it’s perfect for teaming up with your besties for a stay at the beach. A beautifully appointed living room with a gas fireplace and ocean views is a terrific place to gather, and the dining table shares the ocean view. Even the pretty, retro farmhouse kitchen looks out to Haystack Rock over the sink, and it’s fully equipped for eating in.

A deck off the dining room invites you to sit back and watch world-class sunsets over the dunes and Haystack Rock. If you’re planning a trip to the beach, why not stay where you can enjoy it every minute, indoors and out? This inviting home and its stellar location may become your go-to retreat, year after year!

*BRAND NEW luxury Stearns and Foster mattresses*

PROPERTY DETAILS:

MAIN LEVEL: ENTRY LEVEL:
Living Room: TV/DVD
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom 1: One King Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 2: One Queen Bed, One Full Bathroom (Shower Only) *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Bedroom 3: One Queen Bed *New Stearns and Foster Mattress
Hallway: One Full Bathroom
Garage: Ping Pong
Other: Washer/Dryer; Outdoor Shower

* This home is Not pet-friendly, please adhere to this rule or you will be liable for additional charges.

*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office. The home is not pet-friendly.

There is a dune camera on the deck that only faces the dune and is used to monitor dune height. It is muted and all lights are deactivated.

Note that the public beach access can be considered steep, use caution in wet conditions.

STVR #851-16-000020

Property manager

Meredith Lodging NCOR
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Pacific City

Located in Kiwanda Shores, a neighbourhood in Pacific City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Chinook Winds Golf Resort and Putt N Bat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siuslaw National Forest and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Travelling with kids? Consider Lincoln City Skate Park and Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pacific City, Oregon

What's nearby

  • Pacific City Beach - 1 min walk
  • Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area - 17 min walk
  • Haystack Rock - 2 min drive
  • Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
  • Bob Straub State Park - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelican Pub & Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stimulus - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Pub-N-Grub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Riverhouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doryland Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whales Tail Cottage-Meredith Lodging, Oceanfront, Haystack Rock, Beach, Dining located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwanda Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pacific City Beach, Siuslaw National Forest and Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. Bob Straub State Park and Haystack Rock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lauren L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, property just OK
We were very exciting pulling into the property and seeing the perfect oceanfront location. The property is right on the sand, with great access to the ocean and walkable to Pelican brewery (about a half mile up the sand). Plenty of kids toys. The cons were 1/ the smells - animal or other smell on all the bedding and sheets and carpets and 2/ hard-to-find dishwasher (this one was our fault!) - it was disguised as cabinetry. A note that says dishwasher on it may have helped. We paid quite a bit for the stay and it was quite a bit less nice than we thought from the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Whales tale
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and view!
As advertised, excellent house and view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
Great place. Awesome location. Would rent again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precarious weather, flawless stay
We had a great stay, and excellent communication via text. There was a flooding storm that blocked roads getting to Pacific City. We were able to navigate to avoid the flooding, then the weather subsided, thankfully. Very thankful for easy and fast communication with Meridith Lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal getaway
Very nice and clean property with amazing view. All rooms, kitchen and living room were comfortable. Overall our stay was enjoyable and we recommend this place. Only suggestion is that it would be nice to have coffee and other basic spices available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janet J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Oregon coast stay
The location was perfect. The house had random toys out, a dirty rag in the living room, and many of the dishes were dirty. It was well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
One for the bucket list !
It was amazing and a once in a lifetime experience for my family. The house has everything so well planned out for convenience and comfort. We loved playing in the sand and the view is to die for. The walk to the water was a little steep but that was expected in Oregon. If you are thinking about getting this property just do it.. It was so relaxing and soul filling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We loved our stay here. Everything was neat as a pin and well organized. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This was the perfect. It was clean and quaint, had everything we needed, and a perfect location. We’re already talking about booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GINA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!
This was my third year traveling to the coast, second year staying at Kiwanda shores, first year splurging for a house right on the beach. This home is BEAUTIFUL. I could wash dishes or prep food all day with the amazing view of the ocean. Each room is clean and comfortable—two of the rooms having their own bathroom which was a huge plus. On a moms trip, it’s nice to have your own space. Our last full day there, we were treated to whales in front the house for the majority of the morning and into the early afternoon! The house was well-stocked with plates, bowls, utensils, towels, blankets, etc. The one thing we wish we had were more containers with covers or ziploc bags to store cut up fruits, veggies, and snacks. Our only hiccup was at check-in. The electronic code was not working BUT with a simple phone call to the number listed in the confirmation email, I was given a different code and we were in the house in a couple of minutes. Very simple and convenient. Thank you! I definitely recommend this home and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
To be able to step out of the deck and onto the sand was amazing! The three bathrooms and three bedrooms were cute, cozy and fun to be in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Girls Trip
Great house. Ocean front and great walking distance to restaurants and sand dune.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusann B., WALLA WALLA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
This property was perfect for us. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom. The location was amazing! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home rigt on he bach!
This is a great property and a wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T., Federal Way, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront
Beautiful property & direct oceanfront.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway home! Love how everything was so clean and well stocked.
Easy and quick communication between hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holli Y., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy Location
Perfect spot in an already idyllic location. The view from the deck can’t be beat although having an outdoor shower comes in second. We were totally satisfied with this charming beach house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiedi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ocean Getaway
Location and views were just what we were hoping for! Can’t wait until our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, perfect.
Renting on Vrbo was easy. Meridian stayed on communication with me once at beginning, once during and now at check out. We the perfect amount of times. They made sure we got checked in fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Home
The first thing that comes to mind is how clean the house is. We stay at a lot of beach houses and this is one of the cleanest. We also had great communication with the manager. I got the impression from the pictures that you walk right out to the ocean, but the house is actually on a sand berm and there is quite a drop down to the water. There is a good ocean view from the house, but you can’t actually see the ocean meet the shore. We stayed in March and the sand berm was about two feet higher than the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Pennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Fun in the Sand
We enjoyed the experience of being right on the sand with direct access to the beach and state park. The view of Haystack rock and the surf was breath taking. We were given the improper code to open the house but after reaching the property manager the problem was resolved. We found the 5:00 check in time too late and suggest making it earlier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near to beach, far from a crowd.
Clean. Gorgeous. Comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Meredith Lodging NCOR

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English, Spanish

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