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

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Captivating sunsets and whale watching right from our deck!
Our cozy living room - relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine and a book.
Living room windows all look out to the fabulous oceanview!
The expansive panoramic view from our windows.
The Flatscreen TV.  The bedrooms are at the end of each hall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Yachats, OR
  • Yachats Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Thor's Well
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Perpetua
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newport, OR (ONP-Newport Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yachats

Located in Yachats, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yachats State Recreation Area and Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, while Little Log Church and Museum and Wave Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yachats, OR

What's nearby

  • Yachats State Recreation Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yachats Common Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yachats Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 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!?

Checkout 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 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 Wave Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Relaxing beach trip

This house was comfortable and cute. Had all the amenities you could want. The view of the beach was spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Clean and Gorgeous view

Upon arrival to this quaint house we were happy to be able to park right in the property. Easy access into the house and we were greeted with a clean, nice smelling home. The kitchen was upgraded and information about the rules and property were easy to find. Rooms were lovely. The view was so stunning it took our breath away. What a beautiful home. It created amazing memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Love this place!

This is our 4th or 5th time staying here and the location never disappoints. Whether the sky is blue and ocean is calm or there is a huge storm, the view is always incredible! And they've updated the kitchen to add a dishwasher, making this place perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

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

Great retreat

I was happy to be in this wonderfully located cottage again. Since my last stay the kitchen , which is cozy, has had a nice upgrade. The view of the river inlet and ocean can be mesmerizing. Thanks for a lovely retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Cozy location on a cold, rainy and windy weekend.

This property provided us a perfect, relaxing weekend. Very clean and well-appointed house. Perfect location for restaurants, shops and trails. Highly recommend the Drift-Inn for dinner and breakfast. The house location is just a short walk from the 804 trail. Very cool watching the waves and tidal changes at the mouth of the Yachats River.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Great View

The house was clean and comfortable with an excellent (almost hypnotizing) view! We enjoyed watching the tide and sunsets! Great walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful view

Perfect location for bird watching
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Awesome view

The Yachats River and Bay are just across the street from your view, great wave action.Many good food options along with grocery store within 3 blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MB B.

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

Stellar, with one exception

We loved location and house, which was clean and well equipped. The only problem was that we were notified by voicemail that the washer/dryer didn’t work. (Quite a disappointment at a beach location!). No apology, no effort to offset inconvenience with discount or other laundry access. They didn’t make the unit break, but they certainly could have handled it with more consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Warm and cozy place

Great location in Yachats, beautiful views, and super close to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian C.

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

Glorious!

Another wonderful stay at Ocean Bay Cottage. Clean, cozy, best views ever! And the newly remodeled kitchen is fabulous! I will surely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil E.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

Courtney F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hosted by Nikki Hamilton

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