The Pacific Vista house is nestled in a gem of a location on the Oregon Coast. Sitting on an unobstructed bluff, the house treats you to glorious sunsets and views of the prominent rock formations offshore just off of Maxwell Point: Storm Rock, Finley Rock/Three Arch Rocks, Shag Rock, and (little) Seal Rock. Oceanside beach itself is a rare find. From the house, you have views of Netarts Bay to your left and rock formations to the right, ticking off what I consider a great ocean view. (There are many places with beaches, too, but the views are generic, uninteresting stretches of sand and water.) Best part: the beach was rarely crowded when we were there. Oceanside is right off the Cape Meares Loop and we took advantage of easy access to Tillamook, the three Capes, Pacific City, and Netarts—all some of the best scenic drives and hiking on the Oregon Coast. Inside the house you have everything you need. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you might need to prepare meals (which we did, having stocked up for all our food at Fred Meyers; Oceanside itself doesn’t have very many dining options). We bought fresh seafood in Bay City (best clam chowder to go at The Fish Peddler!) and cooked up the best meals at the house. The large dishwasher makes clean-up a breeze. We watched the sunsets on the large wrap-around deck. Make sure you bring warm clothes (a hooded windbreaker for sure) as walks on the beach are chilly. The house itself is cozy with strong floorboard heating and also a wood-burning fireplace (you might want to buy extra firewood).
Several things that could be improved: the movie selection is outdated and mostly VHS tapes (whoa, old school!). There is only one main seating option in the living room: a rather lumpy futon sofa. A comfy papasan chair with an ottoman rounds out the other seating option, but that’s set off. In general, more seating in this space would be great. We would often move the dining chairs around the living area to create seating to watch sunset. Finally, the cleaning policy was an eye-opener. You are required to launder and dry the bath towels before you leave and strip the linens from the bed and put them in the wash. As a policy this is fine, except that you are charged a $100 cleaning fee that should probably include this.
Overall, however, the house is worth it for the views and location!