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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, stereo
TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

431708

About the neighborhood

Map
Yachats, OR

What's nearby

  • Yachats State Recreation Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yachats Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Devils Churn - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Thor's Well - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cape Perpetua - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬3 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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Yachats vacation 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 Wave Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Michelle h.

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

Evie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Loved the proximity to great restaurants and to Cape Perpetua
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. H.

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

Ty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Great location. Awesome little place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Lisa N.

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

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Beautiful spot with amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Cottage
Awesome Cottage - Super clean, great location. I will 100% be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Scott T.

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

Kelley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of river and bay
We took turns laying in the long seat by the window, watching the river and waves of the bay. Kitchen had all the tools we needed, but there are several great restaurants in the area too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen N.

Wonderful view and comfortable cottage
We always enjoy our stay at this cottage. We come to Yachats for about a week in the summer and love the view , the proximity to town, the serenity and the house itself. This year, the floors, linens, kitchen supplies, washer/dryer and furniture were updated which makes it even nicer. The combination of water views and convenience to town is exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Charlotte W.

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

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage on a gorgeous beach
Everything you need and plenty of charm in a little two bedroom beach cottage. Kitchen a bit small but functional. Lovely views from the comfy living room and dining room. A spacious deck that overlooks the beach. Really comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its all about the view
AMAZING view. Enjoyed watching seals and eagles from the deck. The only negative is the closeness of the nieghbors and there dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Great rental in a great location
This cottage is directly across a quiet (with minimal traffic) street from the Yachats beach where the Yachats river empties into the ocean. It is a gorgeous setting. The cabin is directed entirely towards this great view, and comes fully equipped with everything you need. Yachats was by far the best town we staid in during our trip in Oregon, and a place we plan to return to. This was definitely one of the top 1-2 VRBO rentals I have been to. Have no problem giving this rental and this town two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

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

8/10 Good

Christen E.

Great space and amazing view.
Perfect little place. Very cozy and the kids had a blast running around and playing by the ocean. Only down fall was smelly towels and sheets. They smelled musky and moldy. I washed with some vinegar, seemed the help some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018