Entire home

The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view

Photo gallery for The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view

Kitchen
June 2020-west-facing side
Old kitchen table in foreground--updated to nice live-edge wood table.
Living room with a view & gas stove
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9170.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cannon Beach, OR
  • Tolovana Beach State Park
    7 min walk
  • Haystack Hill State Park
    15 min walk
  • Haystack Rock
    17 min walk
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master

1 King Bed

Snug Point

2 Queen Beds

The Reef

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

TV-Sleeper

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet

Ground floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Skylight

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view

This attractive three level home is good for families or couples wanting some privacy. Ground floor King bed as well as a fold out couch allow for 4 to sleep in one room. This room has a large flat screen TV and gas fireplace creating a cozy atmosphere. There is a bathroom with tile shower on this floor. A modern kitchen and open living area on the 2nd floor capture views of the ocean and access to a west-facing and south deck with BBQ. This floor also has a small TV room that serves as a bedroom with foldout couch, and a bathroom with 2 sinks and a bathtub, and adjoining large capacity laundry room. The master bedroom on the 3rd floor faces west to see Haystack. The other 3rd floor bedroom has 2 queen beds, antique furniture, a reading nook, also with Haystack view, . The top floor bathroom has an attractive tile shower, & skylight. Your "must have wi-fi" members will enjoy high speed connection with good reception in all locations of the home. Flat screen TV and a nice sound system on the 2nd floor offering iPod or iPhone connection to play Pandora selections, if desired. TV in master bedroom and ground floor as well.
This was a family home for 30 yrs, chosen by my mother, Dorothy. Though she's gone now, the many years we enjoyed visiting this home have great memories. We hope that by sharing this unique home and nice location with others, you might develop similar fond memories of Cannon Beach and the time spent in this home.

Property manager

Karl Hadley
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cannon Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tolovana Park, a neighbourhood in Cannon Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach. Captain Kid Amusement Park and The Buzz on Broadway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cannon Beach, OR

What's nearby

  • Tolovana Beach State Park - 7 min walk
  • Haystack Hill State Park - 15 min walk
  • Haystack Rock - 17 min walk
  • Cannon Beach - 17 min walk
  • Hug Point State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Cannon Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mo's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub & Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sleepy Monk Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view located?

Located in Tolovana Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tolovana Beach State Park, Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach. Haystack Hill State Park and Cannon Beach History Center and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cannon Beach Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Home
My family had never visited Cannon Beach and we were blown away by the beauty of this place. The Dorothy Lou Beach home was perfect regarding location, convenience and outdoor/indoor spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family vacation
Everything was great, our stay at the Dorothy Lou has become a yearly tradition. The house fits our family perfectly and it’s an easy walk to the beach. The decks are great to sit and relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
return trip to Dorothy Lou Home for a 3-generation family vacation
We had another very enjoyable week at the coast thanks in large part to this ideal home setting. The home and kitchen are very well-equipped and the location is ideal - a short walk to the beach; far enough from town to escape some of the busyness, but close enough to make it there and back on a nice beach walk. Sand toys our 2 and 5-year-old grandchildren, a pack-n-play for the 8 mo. old to sleep in; a wagon for transporting toys, wood, s'more and hot dog fixings to the beach. A nice spacious 2nd floor open living room/kitchen for all, and 2 nice outdoor decks, with the back deck looking out onto a green space. Ample and nicely furnished bedrooms to accommodate a large extended family. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay at Canon Beach
Beautiful location and home. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful coast getaway
Our family (my husband and I, our 7 year old son, and his grandparents) all loved staying at the Dorothy Lou. The home itself is very clean and well appointed, plenty of towels and linens. Having access to the beach, amazing coffee shop, and grocery store all within walking distance made our stay a breeze. Some of our favorite memories we will take from the trip are our morning walks to the tide pools by Haystack Rock and playing board games around the table in the evenings. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A 2nd great stay at the Dorothy Lou House
I booked in for a 9 night stay this year and had a number of friends come and go over that time. Everyone enjoyed their stay. The house is very well equipped, the beds are comfortable, there is an ocean view from the living room and deck and from one of the bedrooms upstairs, the location is terrific and Karl, the owner, is very responsive and quickly answers any questions. I hope that we can come again next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rejuvenation
Excellent property, so close to the beach. Perfect location in town. Excellent amenities in the home. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway!
Great location & lovely getaway! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Second time we have stayed here. Love the easy beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

happy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
late summer family getaway
This was a great property and experience and it enhanced our visit to Cannon Beach. The location is perfect for access to the beach, hikes, biking, shopping, etc. We would definitely stay here again when we visit Cannon Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual beach trip
This house is perfect. Plenty of space for everyone to move around. The decks are great for catching some afternoon sun and the kitchen has everything you need. The owner is prompt with check in details and very reachable if needed. This was our 3rd stay and already have the house booked for next summer. Beach is also a very short and easy walk.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great home for our 3 generation beach vacation!
The Dorothy Lou home was ideal for our extended family vacation. Very nice and spacious 2nd floor living space and dining area with access to 2 decks. Very well-equipped kitchen. The owner had beach toys available in the garage for our 2 and 4 year old granddaugthers, beach chairs for the 1st generation, and a wagon to transport it all on the short walk to the beach. Owner Karl was helpful and very responsive to messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Albuquerque, NM, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home with appealing setting
This was a very comfortable setting for my two grown daughters and myself for a couple of days while we explored Cannon Beach. We were very pleased to be a little removed from the busier part of Cannon Beach and enjoyed walking down to the nearby pub for beers and dinner and to the two stores to get any missing items. The kitchen seemed well stocked, although we did no cooking. The beds were all comfortable and had plenty of extra blankets available if needed. It is worth noting that there are two steep flights of stairs in this house and one flight is unavoidable if one is to make use of the kitchen and communal area of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation getaway
Wow! Had the time of our lives. Plenty of room to sleep our family of 5 adults and 4 children with one under 2. Had pack and play for baby to sleep in, and high chair too. Close walk to the beach. Only problem we had was it had a lot stairs, which we already knew, but the grandson broke his ankle the first day and that was a challenge. We still had a great time and I would recommend this place as a great place to stay. Thank you to the Hadley family for opening their home up to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie Z., Bremerton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prefect Family Retreat to Relax and Refresh
The Dorothy Lou Family Home was very comfortable, well-kept and convenient, and felt like relaxing at your personal ocean getaway. The well designed kitchen was well-stocked with cookware, cooking utensils, spices, coffee filters, pantry essentials, etc. The location is convenient to most of the local attractions, including a three-block walk to the closest beach access. The ground floor bedroom suite with TV sitting area and walk-in shower was an added bonus because it made the house more accessible. We slept well in the comfortable beds. There was an abundance of hot water and large, plush towels, especially ideal for the deep soaking tub. In a quiet neighborhood with views of the ocean and Haystack, the Dorothy Lou Home was perfect for our family retreat. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K., Boise, ID

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in Tolovana Park
This house was Exactly as advertised and was perfect for my various groups of friends who came over an 11 day period. The location is great; a short walk to the beach, a short walk to the grocery store, a short walk to the pub. The house is very well equipped with lots of cookware, glassware, small appliances, spices, coffee filters, laundry soup - really everything. There are even good knives, which in many places is not the case. The beds were very comfortable and there was always plenty of hot water. There are 3 televisions which we never watched as we were lucky with the weather and spent a lot of time outside. There are games and puzzles as well. Parking is easy. There is a nice ocean view from the deck and the living room and one of the upstairs bedrooms. I had a couple of questions and Karl responded instantly. I would recommend the Dorothy Lou house without hesitation and hope to visit again in the next year or two. It's a great spot from which to enjoy Cannon Beach and the surrounding area.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway to the beach!
This home perfectly accommodated our family, including 3 kids under age 7 and grandparents. It was cozy, yet spacious. It was bright and clean. Everyone had a comfortable and quiet place to sleep. Loved having the garage to unload and keep all of our sand filled shoes and toys. The host was very helpful, easy to communicate with, and thoughtful. It was a very quick walk to the beach. Also loved this southern side of cannon- beautiful and more quiet than downtown. The home was even better than we expected and we really hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Excellent location - easy beach access in a quiet neighborhood. Great views! Very comfortable house for 2 families. Easy communication with owner - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
The house was perfect. Short walk to beach. The house is light, the views were wonderful, kitchen well equipped. We will definitely return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
We loved our girls weekend at the Dorothy Lou Family Home. We had just a short walk across the street to the beach to watch the sunset and take a nice walk. Great location and nice quiet neighborhood. The house was very well stocked and laid out. The kitchen had everything that you could possibly want or need. Lots of towels in the bathrooms and nice bedding. We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach home with old world feel
The property manager was very responsive and even called to check in on us when he heard the power was out. The home is cozy with more beach views than the photos let on. Beds were very comfortable and linens of good quality. The kids enjoyed playing flashlight hide and seek when the power was off and we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
A family gathering for the holidays. we all came from different parts and met together at Cannon beach...beautiful property...we loved it...can't wait to go again...perfect getaway...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away for Thanksgiving
Our family met up for Thanksgiving at this house. It was a great space, plenty of room for everyone (7 total) to sleep, play and get some quiet time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Created memories
It was difficult getting everyone to commit to a date but everyone was so glad we stayed at this location once it was over. Perfect location and the home was clean and fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property
We had a wonderful stay at this property! Not only was it super clean and well cared for, but the owners include such things as hair dryers, soap, coffee filters, etc. The beds were comfortable, and the pillows were really high quality. The location is ideal, very close to the beach, the town, but quiet enough to be a relaxing retreat. We even saw an elk in the yard across the street (bonus!) I would highly recommend this property, the owners were very professional and the pride they have in this home really shows!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karl Hadley

Host profile image
Hi, we are Karl & Kelly, co-owners of The Dorothy Lou. We are native Washingtonians & we enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, boating, good music and good food often shared with family or friends. We're experienced property managers, having operated a Hood River VRBO vacation home for 20 years. We bring those skills and customer service to this home in Cannon Beach, OR.

Why they chose this property

Cannon Beach is a long time favorite destination of ours, and Karl's mother, Dorothy, purchased this home in 1980 when her mother died. On Dorothy's passing in 2013, we just couldn't sell the home, so we decided to buy it, and did an extensive remodel in 2016. To honor my mother's memory and her affection for Cannon Beach, we've named the home after her.

What makes this property unique

It is just a short 2 minute walk to the beach, and situated away from the more crowded area of Cannon Beach proper. Haystack is in sight & just a 10 minute stroll away. You'll also enjoy quick access to Highway 101 if you want to explore towns to the south, like Manzanita, Nehalem, Rockaway & Tillamook, or beaches like Hug Point, or Oswald State Park. To the North is Seaside, Gearhart and Astoria, with great history of the Lewis and Clark Trail, Maritime museums, great golf courses, restaurants and breweries.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

People also search for

More Holiday Rentals ideas