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The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything!

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Dining
TV, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything!

If you truly want the view, Ocean Bay Cottage is your spot. This great little cabin with southern exposure and a big deck is situated with perfect views of the ocean, and mouth of the Yachats River. Relax on the deck while enjoying the sunrise/sunset. Views change every six hours because you're sitting right at the tide line. At low tide you will see life unfold before you on the beach, including resident eagles, herons, and seals. At high tide the same view will provide breaking waves as well as the migration of hump back whales during the spring and fall months.

This CLASSIC beach cabin has two bedrooms and one bath.

Amenities include a fully furnished kitchen, ocean view living room and dining room, HDTV/ DVD Player, Wifi, FM tuner with iPod cable. Be sure to check out our latest addition: a recently added mural painted by Oregon muralist Corie Hinton. It is a visual treat waiting for you when you open the kitchen door.

Ocean Bay Cottage is right in town so you can walk everywhere, including at least four different eateries that are less than three blocks away, as well as groceries, fun shops and the Yachats Commons. The Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center is right next to the grocery store, so stop in for a chat about local attractions. The Yachats area is plentiful with scenic areas and hiking trails to enjoy.

Property manager

Nikki Hamilton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

431708

About the area

Map
Yachats, OR

What's nearby

  • Yachats State Recreation Area - 4 min walk
  • Yachats Beach - 2 min drive
  • Devils Churn - 4 min drive
  • Thor's Well - 5 min drive
  • Cape Perpetua - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Village Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Luna Sea Fish House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LeRoy's Blue Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beach Street Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site, Yachats State Recreation Area and Little Log Church and Museum. Yachats Common Park and Siuslaw National Forest are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Whales are migrating! Watch from our deck! Walk to everything! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yachats 2024
Location was fantastic and the the house was very clean. Appliances were a bit dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We really enjoyed this beautiful little town! The home sits right on the water as pictured! Just a short walk down the street is the Yachats park that you can check out starfish and other beautiful creatures at low tide. Walking distance to restaurants and stores! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and great location. Only small issue is that the parking spot is a bit small so it is a tight fit for larger vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and comfortable stay
Stunning views from the front deck and the home was stocked with everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene
The location of this property was amazing. And maybe the best part was the neighbors to the west, who gave us all kinds of helpful tips for the area. It was very spacious and just awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
A lovely cottage, with a terrific view. It was fun to just sit and take it all in. The cottage was perfect for my wife and myself. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle h., Central Point

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Yachats
Wonderful location. Relaxing with close access to local restaurants. Very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
This is my second stay in this unique two bedroom home that is perfectly located so that once I arrive my car never moves again. Perfect spot to walk to restaurants or down to the park to watch the sunset or continue on the 804.The views from the front room and deck are amazing. The couch in the front room perfectly placed so that when reading, knitting, etc..one only needs to look up and out to see the river and ocean. The small kitchen reminds me of my childhood, no frills but everything I need. Plus the right size coffee mugs. This house is well maintained and cared for. I look forward to a third visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This place was so cute and very close to anything you might want to walk to. Loved the view and comfy couch too! The kitchen is pretty dated but we found everything we needed. It was really hard to find at night as no light was on and you can only see the address with the light so I suggest trying to check in before it gets dark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
Thr location and view were great-- We were able to walk to the 894 trail and all the local amenities, so just left our vehicle in the driveway the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as great as before
This is our 4th or 5th time time to stay at this location, we love it so much. It only has 2 bedrooms so its not for all travellers, and has two short sets of stairs to get to the porch/front door (5-7 steps each). But the windows have a fantastic view of the bay, it is only 2 blocks to a great small park with rock/ocean interactions, and only a few blocks from at least 5 great restaurant options. Try the BBQ place, it is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage/Great Views
Spent Christmas weekend at this quaint cottage. Great location with good walkability to grocery, restaurants, and bakery. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Always enjoy staying in this house, such a beautiful view with a brand new deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great location. Awesome little place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view, nice deck, good location, bad parking.
Was a great view of the ocean and a good location to be able to walk to town. The bedroom carpets need steam cleaning. The light was dim in the living room even with using the extra lamps, we struggled to see puzzle pieces. If you have a vehicle please know that we had a small pickup & I could only fit it in the tiny parking spot after dropping the passenger off in the street first then squishing to one side so that I could barely get out after parking. I don't think a full size PU would fit & there's no other parking. Has a nice deck out front.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wish I could say don't stay here...
because the fewer people know about this gem, the more availability for me! This is hands down my favorite house on the coast for a romantic getaway with my husband. This was our 4th or 5th trip to Ocean Bay and we can't wait to come back. The view is spectacular and the house cozy and comfy with everything we need.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse Get Away
We made a trip to Yachats to watch the eclipse. Unfortunately the Oregon weather didn’t cooperate; however, all was not lost. Our stay here was very relaxing and a great getaway. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Plus it was walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had such a great time. The views are fantastic. We were lucky with the weather and got to sit on the terrace. What a find! We’ll be back for more. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as always!
We've rented this house several times and it's just the best. Amazing view. Simple. Cute. Cozy. Thank you for having us back. We'll be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peaceful place
The view was incredible. Just a short walk to restaurants and stores. The 804 trail is right outside the door. People were so friendly. Perfect place for a peaceful quiet vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view
Loved the proximity to great restaurants and to Cape Perpetua
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
Just as advertised. We loved the location and the views. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
While being quite dated (as openly admitted in the listing), this property is comfortable and provides everything one needs. The great ocean/river mouth view supplies ever-changing views of wildlife and the magnificence of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but fun stay in Yachats- so much to do there!
This little house was just as advertised and was nice for our group of three. The views over the ocean and the river are awesome and there is convenient access to the beach, tide pools, and walking paths as well as all the little shops and restaurants in Yachats (all within a couple of blocks). There was some problem with the Wi-Fi and Cable but the property manager was super helpful and very responsive in getting it fixed. The deck looks new and would have been a great place to sit out (if it hadn't been for all the hail storms we had!) Overall a great little cottage-- we'll be returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Beautiful spot with amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023