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Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific

Holiday home in Pacific Beach with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Aerial view
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pacific Beach, WA
  • Place, Pacific Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Moclips Ocean Beach Access
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seabrook Town Hall Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoquiam, WA (HQM-Bowerman)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

BEDROOM

1 King Bed

BEDROOM

2 Single Beds

BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

BATHROOM

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific

Salty Mermaid puts you just a few steps away from the Pacific Ocean. Here you can sit on the deck and watch the waves lap at the beach, while you sip your morning coffee or evening beverage.

ABOUT SALTY MERMAID

On a chilly morning, when it's too cool to enjoy your coffee outside, the huge living room windows offer a virtually unobstructed view to the sea, plus there are cozy couches to curl up in. In the evening, you can binge watch your favorite television shows on the large flat screen television or gather round the dining room table for a board game with the kids.

The generous kitchen boasts all you'll need for a big vacation breakfast or hearty evening feast, including pots, pans, dishes and flatware. If you're a barbeque affectionado, the gas grill on the deck will satisfy that need. Six people are easily accommodated at the dining table and, if needed, another three at the breakfast bar.

MORE ABOUT SALTY MERMAID

Three bedrooms offer plenty of comfortable sleeping space. Two feature king-sized beds and one has two twins. A Murphey bed in the living room expands the sleeping area for another two guests. From two of the downstairs bedrooms, you can step right out onto the patio to enjoy the morning salt air. In addition, two full bathrooms and a half bath ensure there's no waiting for a shower or bath.

Anytime of the year, the hot tub invites you to relax at the end or your day.

ABOUT PACIFIC BEACH

Booking one of our properties in Pacific Beach? In this little community centrally located in Grays Harbor, you'll find an array of seaside activities for you and your friends/family to enjoy.

Fly a kite in a contest, build a sand sculpture or go sea kayaking. There are numerous nearby state parks that are perfect for hiking, surfing or just an afternoon stroll along the beach.

During the Spring and Summer, you'll be able to dig for clams or go crabbing. If it's warm enough, take a surfing lesson or go fishing so you can catch something for dinner later!

Visiting us during the colder months is perfectly okay, too. There are beachside restaurants and museums between Pacific Beach and Ocean Shores that will keep you busy while still being able to enjoy those stunning views.

THE BY THE SEA, BY THE SEA PROMISE

By The Sea, By The Sea is the only full-stack vacation rental management company in the area. We vow to make booking with us simple and exciting. While others know their way around it, we know that booking a rental property home for your vacation can be unfamiliar territory for some. Because we know this, we ensure that each of our properties is up to high-quality standards.

We do our absolute best to provide support to our guests when booking.

We are available to assist you every day of the year if you have any questions or concerns before, during or after your visit to our home. We have onsite property management available 24/7 for anything concerning that may arise.

MANAGED: Property requires good behavior and adherence to instructions, house rules, terms, conditions, onsite instructions, and may require online registration, accidental damage protection, and electronic signature before final booking confirmation, or you may cancel before proceeding at that time. Instruction including access will be sent by email. Phones open 9am to 7pm every day. Unless otherwise arranged, check-in is between 5 and 7pm and check-out is before 11am. If dogs are allowed, they must be approved in advance, with a quantity, weight limit, and a per-dog, per-day fee. Due to government and owner requirements, occupancy may never exceed the number of registered guests, dogs and vehicles. Drop-in guests are not allowed. For security, there may be outwardly facing security cameras, capable of constant recording, and interior decibel meters to monitor noise. Bookings over 30 days or longer are with Prospera VIP.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only, max 2/50lbs, USD500 fee/unapproved pet
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Beach State Park, while Main Street Stage and Museum of the North Beach are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Pacific Beach, WA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moclips Ocean Beach Access - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sunset Amphitheater - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Seabrook Town Hall Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Hoquiam, WA (HQM-Bowerman) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Crest Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Koko’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rising Tide Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frontager's Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfhouse Pub - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big House on the Dunes, Walk to the Mighty Pacific located?

Situated in Pacific Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Beach, Main Street Stage and Pacific Beach State Park. Museum of the North Beach and Moclips River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Great beach trip

We had a great girls trip to the beach. Everything was clean and cozy. We love having a full kitchen for cooking and the large dining table was perfect for meals and games. The view from the balcony is gorgeous and watching the sunset from inside or out was a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family trip

The location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianne F.

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

Wonderful family time

We loved our stay at this rental property! It had everything we needed, our kids we thrilled about the board games provided, it was decorated so cute, the master suite had tons of room for us to set up the pack n play. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

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

Great family time

We were looking for a different Christmas experience this year and the property was perfect. It was just as advertised and was a great fit for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

Early Easter Sun

The skies broke open to four sunny days! Great home for our family vacation and early Easter celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jill B.

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

Sea Mermaid

Nice floorplan and location. Needs some maintenance, broken blinds and stove light wouldn't go off. Stove and oven need cleaning. Christmas decorations were very nice. House decor was very nice. No cable TV only streaming. Overall nice comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

65th birthday

We had a great time. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. the weekend was relaxing all the way through.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Well-equipped beach house just minutes from the beach!

This house was perfect for our annual beach trip. The house was just as described, very clean, with surprise amenities and small comforts like box fans if it got warm at the end of the day (if you know pnw beaches, you know!) Everything worked well, the beds were comfortable, and the view was amazing. This house made our trip so much more comfortable and we will definitely be back again! (Note: We didn't use the hot tub so I cannot attest to that part, but I'll definitely be trying it out next time!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Relaxing time

Our stay was wonderful. The only glitch was the first night when the smoke detector kept beeping. Someone came out late that night and fixed the problem. Thanks for the help. the rest of the stay was amazing, and we have many happy memories. I recommend this place for anyone looking to relax and make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dave D.

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

Had a great time!

We spent memorial weekend at the Salty Mermaid. It is a very nice well appointed spacious house and the 6 of us and two dogs had plenty of room. The view is very nice although slightly obstructed. Its a short 1/4 mile walk to the beach and you can also drive your car there along the same road. It was nice to get back from a cold wet walk on the beach and sit in the hot tub. Nice large table for all to eat or play games at. Kitchen was nice with enough basics to feed your crew along with a decent gas bbq on the deck. Internet is DSL so don't plan on lots of people streaming all at once but its good for watching a movie together checking email etc. About the Area Beaches are great to walk and some you can drive onto. There are no decent grocery stores close by. A couple of small ones for forgotten basics. Nearest true grocery store is about 30-40 min aways. Cellular service. There is no mobile pretty much in the whole area. ATT had a couple of bars. Not sure about Verizon or others. Make sure and get entry directions before you get there. Mine went to junk email so check that before you leave as cell service in the area is bad to non existent. I had been looking for mail from vrbo but the instructions come from another company. Parking is a little tight we managed to get 3 medium sized vehicles squeezed together in the driveway. Any more than that you are out of luck. If you need a place for 6-8 people that takes pets I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bert D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
The beach is always good so we had fun in spite of our disappointment in the house which is much more "used" than the promotional photos indicate, is not that close to the beach, cannot realistically handle 9 people, has adequate bedding for 6 and parking limited to 2 cars. There is additional alternative sleep possibilities, but those alternatives are useless. Also, the oven is minimally effective and the bottoms of the drawers in the refrigerator were mostly dirty. Undoubtedly, this was likely a fine property at one time, but it needs attention now. Certainly not worth the premium cost to stay there. The four stars given are reflective of the beauty of the beach and the opportunities for fun and enjoyment scattered through the area, all compensation for our facility disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice and clean. Quiet neighborhood. I wish there would have been access directly to the beach but the view was beautiful. The couches were made of feathers and we consistently had feathers all over the ground. The host called to warn us of a tsunami warning at 7:40 pm.Which was much appreciated Overall our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view clean spacious welcoming home close to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kou C.

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

Stunning Sunset Views!

The is a beautiful home with a large open living space for families to enjoy meals, games and sunsets together. The house was clean and appointed with nice furniture throughout all the rooms. The all the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and had plenty of towels, the kitchen was well stock with everything you need to cook a meal. I grilled up steaks and salmon on the deck. The hot tub was a huge bonus! Just book this place, you'll love it. Just a note, there's not "direct" access to the beach from the back yard of the house as there's a fenced property between the home and the beach but no worries, the beach is a a 10 min walk or a 3 min drive away. Host was professional and courtesy as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Salty Mermaid

Lovely property! Very clean. Owner responded super fast to all my questions. Beds super comfy. No direct access to the beach (like to walk straight from the house) as it is on top of a 50 foot cliff (I didn’t know that from the google maps). But the public beach access to the north is close and the walk is not bad. Bring your own beach towels. The only things that would have made the stay better would be more kitchen towels (include a wash cloth?) and more hooks for bath towels. I would totally stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Beautiful view

This was a nice clean house. The view was wonderful and we loved listening to the ocean. It got a bit hot inside the house even though it wasnt very hot outside. They did have fans in every room so that helped! Other than that it was a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade D.

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

Salty mermaid

This was a great place to gather and reminisce. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Amazing!!!

Best vacation house on the beach!! we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

L K.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Would not stay here again.

There were numerous issues with cleanliness and the condition of the home when we arrived (dryer still running, downstairs floors wet, had to kill a dozen flies, no screens on doors to help cool down the home, missing a large window shade in the living room, the pillow cases & comforter were stained in the upstairs bedroom, basic cooking utensils were falling apart, flickering bathroom light upstairs, garbage & recycling containers were full, the lower level shower did not drain, not to mention very loud neighbors up until 4am for 2 of our 3 nights). NEVER had this bad of an experience with a Vrbo property before. VERY disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

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

Family Getaway

We had a 10 night stay. Beautiful home. Comfortable furnishings. Plenty of seating. Well stocked kitchen. 2 Roku TV's. A Wii wth games in the room with twin beds. They also have supplies to make a fun day at the beach with chairs, 2 ice chests, and sand toys. Beautiful views. We didn’t use the hot tub. My family had a wonderful stay. Definitely would return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Family time at the beach

The house was well equipped and appointed. The downstairs bedrooms were chilly but they provided an electric heater which solved any issues. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and all the needed appliances. The bathrooms were clean and well equipped with towels and soap. We did not use the laundry. WiFi worked fine. Parking was a little tight for two cars. While there is a 2 car garage they ask that it not be used.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Nice place for a long weekend

My daughter and a friend and I wanted to do an intensive writing long weekend somewhere quiet, and this house was perfect! Near the amenities (such as they are, in Seabrook). Not far from the beach but access was hard to find, and probably half a mile from the house. Two minute drive. Nice place to write for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Back again

This was our second stay at the Salty Mermaid. It’s a great house for our group. Spacious and bright. Has a well stocked kitchen with all the basics. The main room is spacious and bright has a nice view of ocean. Plenty of space to hang out. Big dining table so all can eat together or play games. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

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

Family clamming trip

This house had everything we needed, and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pacific Beach House

We are a group of six (3 retirees) who are traveling through Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver Island. The house was very clean and the layout worked well for us. It was well equipped. The only real complaint is that the property is fenced all around and connects with navy property so the access to the beach was down the road a ways and was fairly steep (a problem for my husband who has hearty issues). The parking is also very hard to maneuver but otherwise it worked out ok for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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