Everything was fine...the location is nice. 30yd walk down a sandy path to the beach. Gearhart is just out of the fray of Seaside, and there is a McMinimans 1 block away.
All was good... except for the beds. The owner needs to replace the matresses. Did not like the beds. You have to crawl out of a hole. Once changed we'd rent again.
The condo was exactly as it appears in the VRBO pictures - Clean, neat, updated and nicely furnished. With the 2nd bedroom and bathroom, we were able to have our son and daughter-in-law from Portland visit a few weekends during our 2 month stay.
The condo is in a wonderful location - "steps from the beach" and also steps to the walkable town of Gearhart.
We already have reservations for next year!
We found that the property was accurately presented in the pictures and information. We were good with the location and the property in general. There was a nice, large television.
There were some negatives:
Although we were staying for the full month, we found that most other renters were in and out in a few days.
There was no privacy off the patio area if our door was not closed.
The smell and taste of the water was unpleasant, so we had to buy bottled water for drinking.
The hot water supply was limited, so it was necessary to time showers and laundry around it.
The beds were not as comfortable as we would have expected for a 30 day stay. And there were no sheets to fit the smaller bed, so it was necessary to use larger sheets which was very annoying.
The electric was insufficient for the fans or heaters in the bathrooms to be running simultaneously which was inconvenient and annoying.
Our phones are on the AT&T network and we could not make or receive calls inside the condo.
The kitchen was sparsely stocked and all of the warnings about not doing anything to set off the fire alarm made us apprehensive about using the stove/oven.
From the moment we arrived, the experience was perfect. We saw herds of Elk an arms length away. Many incredible sunsets and the most relaxing and accommodating stay I have experienced on the beach. I work for a cruise line and have been around the world multiple times and look this beach stay is in my top five!
The place looks as if it jumped off the cover of a magazine. It has a cozy and warm but also fresh and clean feeling. There is everything you could need for an extended stay or a short trip. The beach is steps away and watching the storms roll in and out in the winter is enchanting. The best days are the clear, frosty, late afternoons as the warm glow of the sun slowly dips beyond the horizon. The last lights of the day spilling in through the westward windows. The condo is situated within walking distance of downtown Gearhart, a beautiful golf course, and the most quaint hidden McMenamins Sand Trap Bar.
Stunning Condo! Perfect view and only a stones throw from the beach!
My family and I keep finding ourselves returning to Gearhart and THIS condo! This property has an amazing view and is right on the beach. Itâs the closest to the beach Iâve found. Upon arrival, the condo was immaculate and fully stocked. Alicia has excellent and timely communication and was only a message away for anything we needed. We were only a short walk away from our favorite happy hour at McMenimans and then on to the cutest little ice cream place for dessert! My family and I hope to stay again! Thanks for sharing your beautiful place with us!
The view was incredible. So close to the beach. The condo was so comfy and cozy. Alicia was so professional and informative. This is definitely a place I will use again.
I was looking for a beachside home near Canon Beach and I found this hidden gem. Gearheart is a wonderful quaint community close to so many attractions near Seaside and Cannon Beach.