Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly!

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Bright, light living area is super comfy!

The hot tub is ocean front with a wind block for extra comfort!

Bar top counter provides a lot of prep area and extra seating for meals.

Galley kitchen with new appliances great for preparing family meals.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6126 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Waldport, OR

Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center4 min drive
Oregon Coast Trail5 min drive
Port of Alsea7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Walk through the front door in to this quaint and quirky beach front home in Waldport. Enjoy every aspect of the coast, from the sand dunes to the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean, while relaxing in this two bedroom, one and a half bath whimsical retreat. This Sweet Home boasts colorful accents and promises of finding fun touches throughout.

Whimsical Dunes is a colorful and sunny single level with loft home in the Bayshore Community of Waldport. There are two comfortable bedrooms that offer king size beds that can be turned in to two twins with advance notice. Between the two bedrooms is a newly remodeled bathroom with a walk in shower that was built with no lip allowing easy access for those that need it. The loft is a perfect space to escape to enjoy a good book, look out the windows and watch for whales or tuck away the kids in their own little hideaway. In addition, there is a half bath off of the laundry room. Watch the waves or one of our spectacular sunsets from the ocean front deck, enjoy the hot tub after a day of beachcombing, or grill up some fresh fish caught from one of the fishing vessels in Newport!
*Whimsical Dunes has an EV Charging station so that you can charge at your destination- not on the highway - making this destination a home away from home for you and your EV.

The small town of Waldport is an excellent location to base all of your central coast explorations from. Guests of this home also have access to the Bayshore swimming pool on a daily fee basis. The swimming pool (open seasonally in the summer) schedule of swim times will be posted at pool entrance. Renters must provide their rental agreement and photo identification to gain access. Access may be restricted during busy times.

Sleeps up to 6 - 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Kings (that can be separated into two extra long Twin beds -- with 72 hour prior notice), and 2 twin chaise lounge, 1.5 baths.
Vehicles: Licensed for 3 (strictly enforced) No boats, trailers or RV's per HOA
Standard: 2 night minimum; Summer & Holidays: 3-4 night minimum.
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. Please contact our office with any questions.

This home does not allow cat guests or other non-human, non-canine visitors. Dogs are welcome at this home but must be registered in advance and paid prior to arrival. This home has a 2-dog maximum occupancy! Pet Guests: One time $35+tax fee per dog. Pet fees are not included in the original reservation.

Age Requirement: The primary registered guest must be at least 26 years of age. The majority of guests must be over 25, or children under adult supervision.

Property manager

Sweet Homes Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 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

Waldport

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Bayshore, a neighbourhood in Waldport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nye Beach and Siuslaw National Forest, while Waldport Heritage Museum and Ocean Beaches Glass Gallery are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Oregon Coast Aquarium. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Waldport, OR

What's nearby

Holly Beach - 15 min walk
Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center - 4 min drive
Oregon Coast Trail - 5 min drive
Port of Alsea - 7 min drive
Seal Rock State Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

Newport Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Baymart Deli & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Salty Dawg Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪The Beachside Buzz - ‬7 min drive
‪Grand Central Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Hilltop Cafe Bistro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Ocean Front Home! Hot tub & Dog Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bayshore holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Holly Beach, Port of Alsea and Alsea River. Siuslaw National Forest and Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

8 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break w College Kiddo

Great spot to enjoy time with our son on his college spring break. Located in easy driving distance to Newport to the north, Waldport to the immediate south, and Yachats just beyond. Very dog friendly, too. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2023

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

Cutest place on the beach

The property was amazing. We were not impressed with any of the local restaurants but this house has everything you need to just cook there. Loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lanae B.

24 July 2023

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

Nice location

The location was perfect and the beach was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

22 July 2023

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

Time to Relax on the Oregon Coast

This is a great property with a wonderful view of the ocean. It is decorated with wonderful quirky touches and has everything anyone would need to feel right at home. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mac M.

31 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but Not Great

The location was fantastic with easy access to a long sandy beach and an easy drive to Newport, Lincoln City, Yachats, Florence, and all of the other fun stops along 101. The house was unique. Rooms and loft area were pretty standard, although some blinds in the loft area would have been nice. Dining and living area were comfortable, but the fans didn't function, which became noticeable with the afternoon sun. The kitchen left a lot to be desired as the refrigerator door (right side) doesn't close properly unless you lift the door up as you close it. Nearly every dish or utensil we pulled out was dirty (ie, food still stuck to it as if it had been put away right after a meal), which was a pretty big turn off. Lots of DVD options for when the weather isn't great with some games and cards too. Overall, we thought it was a decent place that, with a little attention, could be great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

1 May 2023

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

Amazing Anniversary Trip

This house is wonderful, the property manager was great to work with and the hot tub was awesome! We enjoyed all of it and our little dog Isla also enjoyed watching the rabbits and trying to find out where they went in the dune grass! What a great place to visit, we will use them again for another vacation!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA P., Portland, OR

24 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful memories on the coast

We stayed here with my parents and our 11 month old daughter. It was a beautiful home and an even better location. We will definitely be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Norman N.

27 Aug 2022

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

7days on a wonderful beach

Great location, good property, whimsical layout. Had some initial problems with connecting with the property manager but all was resolved. Comfortable beds, lotsa towels, and great back deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

12 Aug 2022

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

Beachfront Get Away

We had a lovely stay at the Whimsical Dunes property with our adult children.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

28 June 2022

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

Lovely

We so enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well equipped. The gated deck area was a favorite feature, and the outdoor shower with hot water for washing off the pups was great! Loved the hot tub and the quiet location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Tiffany K.

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation home

My husband and I chose this house due to the beach being right out our back door. The house was at a very nice location, and we loved the hot tub. The cleanliness of the home was not great. Carpet had dog hair all over it and underneath the couches had piles of dog hair. Tables and stands were super dusty. Windows were not clean you could see a million hand prints in every window in that house. Makes us wonder what else was not cleaned in that house. The house was not stocked either for a vacation home. We enjoyed our stay but we won’t be booking this home ever again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

1 Feb 2022

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

Very nice property, easy beach access, super pleasant

Nice space with a sensible layout and a much much roomier feel than many vacation homes I've been in. Great Pacific-facing windows, good kitchen. We had a lovely stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

7 Oct 2021

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

Blissful beach stay!

We enjoyed a fantastic week at the Whimsical Dunes beach house! Check in was seamless - done on an Ipad on arrival at the house and house managers were prompt in answering a couple of questions we had before arrival. The location is perfect - just hike over the seagrass covered dune in front of the house and you are on the beach which was delightfully deserted during our stay. The beach house is charmingly decorated with an eclectic collection of art and furnishings and provides a fun, cheery atmosphere. The home is perfectly equipped with everything you'll need for your stay. Comfy beds with nice quality linens and plenty of bath towels and beach towels provided. We appreciated the ceiling fans in the main space as well as the bedrooms - nice for circulating the fresh ocean breeze throughout. The spa-like main bathroom is spacious with a shower and large soaking tub. The tile work wasn't done well and is coming apart in some areas but nothing that inhibited normal use of the bathroom. The open kitchen is stocked nicely with all the tools you'll need to cook but there is no stock of pantry items like we've found in many rentals so plan to provide everything you'll need for cooking. The front deck is perfect for catching the sunset over the ocean and the hot tub was great on the colder, stormier days. We would have liked larger mats on the inside and outside of the sliding doors to the deck to catch the sand better with frequent comings and goings from the beach. Another thing that would improve the outside experience at the home would be more deck chairs and a larger outdoor table. There were three of us staying at the house but only 2 chairs on the deck and only a small table with no dining chairs outside. Our dogs had an amazing time romping on the beach everyday and we also enjoyed some hiking nearby. It was nice to have a convenient hose on the back deck for rinsing the sand off them before they came back in the house. Overall a pretty perfect spot for our stay on the Oregon coast - our happy place! I would highly recommend a stay at Whimsical Dunes - we are hoping to return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Erin S.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing Dunes not Whimsical Dunes

Whimsical Dunes needs a lot of TLC and a professional renovation. Bedroom windows and sliding door had no locks - just a stick to prevent opening. Sliding door track was gunked up with sand so it was extremely difficult to open and close. Bathroom was a DIY disaster - floor tiles and shower tiles were loose - missing grout and in some places slathered in grout. The floor tiles moved when you walked on them. To get hot water in the bathroom, you needed to run the tap in the kitchen first. The hot/cold water lever for the kitchen faucet are on backwards. The ceiling fans in the bedrooms have never been cleaned. The ceiling fan in the living room doesn't work. You need 3 remote controls to watch TV in the living room - 1 for cable, 1 for TV, and 1 for audio. You needed 2 remote controls to watch TV in the bedrooms. No closets in the bedrooms, but there are 4 chairs to plop your clothes onto. The stairs to the beach have loose boards and the concrete block landing is falling apart because the driftwood retaining isn't the proper material. There's a patio table but the vinyl Adirondack chairs are the wrong height, so you can't eat a meal outside. The one cool thing was the outside shower/hose with hot & cold taps to rinse off sandy feet and paws after a relaxing walk on the beach. Sweet Homes was organized in sending information on polices and rules, but we couldn't find any operating guides for how to use the hot tub or TV remotes or how to get hot water. No instructions on running the dishwasher or stripping the beds. We found a sign in the laundry room instructing not to wash the towels. My husband called Sweet Homes to ask how to turn on the TV and told them about the sliding door and bathroom and they said they knew and the owner would fix it when the season slowed down. I think Sweet Home and the owner should lower the price of the nightly rental. This place was overpriced, overvalued and bathroom was not safe. We won't be back. Hugely disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

1 Sept 2021

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

great

wish the back gate was there otherwise great

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

18 July 2021

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

Wonderful Family Time

Wow this property is absolutely incredible! We had such an incredible time reconnecting as a family and just slowing down. It was so peaceful and the house was incredible! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tara R.

12 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place but cleaning could be improved

This place was so cute. I love the design of the home but when we weren’t able to check in a little earlier due to cleaning between reservations I was expecting more attention to cleanliness. The 1 shower was less than desirable, sort of slimy and black gunk all around. There was lots of dust on the wall and headboard of our bed too. They did have a really fun selection of DVDs and we had fun with the board games. Hot tub was very nice to have also. I would not rent this property again given the cleaning issue.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

2 July 2021

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

Relax time

It was a very relaxing trip for my husband and I, and very exhausting trip for our dogs. The beach access is easy and right off the house. The beach is so nice, we really enjoyed our long walks on the beach. The house is cozy but perfect for a family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Portland, OR

3 June 2021

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

A fantastic place to relax!

This was our second stay at Whimsical Dunes, and we're already strategizing for our next trip. We love the open floor plan, the comfy beds, speedy wifi, the spa-like bathroom, and the lovely deck outside. We spent almost our entire trip on the deck, gazing at the ocean or soaking in the hot tub. We were fortunate to catch the super blood moon eclipse, and felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves. When neighbors arrived for the holiday weekend, they were nice and remembered us from our last stay, which was sweet. It's such a great location on the coast, with so many great places to explore nearby, but honestly, we prefer to just hang out at the house and enjoy the peace and quiet. I can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sasha H.

24 May 2021

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

The whimsical getaway retreat~

The stay was everything and more! This house has a view of the ocean from ever angle!!! Its epic and was the perfect retreat for my birthday with my husband and close friends and our pups. I love the beachfront access, the applicances it has everything you need. Only thing I noticed was we needed a few more dish towels, the fan/light above stove wasnt working and we coudlnt get the washer to start but WHATEVER

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

4 May 2021

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

A relaxing stay

No surprises. Clean, well equipped, quiet retreat. It checks all the boxes, deck, ocean access and view, hot tub, soaking tub, big screen TV, spacious & airy open floor plan. Funky chic in a good way. If you are looking for expensive elegance, maybe look elsewhere. But it you are happy with a comfortable and congenial place to chill, this fits the bill quite well.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 May 2021

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

Great Getaway

We had a great time at Whimsical Dunes! My in-laws were in town from Connecticut and it was their 3rd time on the Oregon Coast. The house had a great open floor plan and excellent beach access. Todd was easy to communicate with. The kitchen was listed as "stocked with the basics" but we found that it was well-stocked for our needs. The only things that we found needing improvement were the time it took to get hot water (they have a smaller water heater) and a bit more information about the number of steps going to the beach- it was a little harder for our elderly dog to get out the back door to use the bathroom. Neither of these things were major enough in our opinion to detract from our stay. We would definitely book Whimsical Dunes again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

29 Apr 2021

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

Great remodeled beach house

The house was clean, bright and very comfortable for our stay.The only thing that we long for was some sort of small kitchen pantry for items that people may forget often when they travel. Luckily the store up on the highway is well-stocked and they had baking powder to save the day.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie L.

27 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful sunsets

The house is perfectly located on a beautiful stretch of beach. Loved the interior. Kitchen cookware/utensils could be cleaner, but I find that to be the case at many rentals. The home was just the right size for our family of 5. We spent a day in Newport and a day in Florence renting ATVs near Oregon Dunes National Park. We loved our vacation and would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

12 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful place

We had a great time and loved the place. It’s beautiful, in a great location, clean, short walk to wide open beach, hot tub, great for our pups, and loved watching sunsets and stars at night. We will definitely be back. Same maintenance issues were present that are listed in other reviews (back gate is still broken and we had to jerry rig it to close and lock, tile in bathroom worries me but it didn’t impact our stay, towel racks need to be tightened, etc.). These were small things compared the beauty and ease.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021