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Reviews of Serene Dog-Friendly Cottage - Blocks to Beach & Downtown


Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tim B.

disappointment an Thanksgiving vacation
we arrived with no issues. place was not as it appeared or described. dirty washcloth in the shower. fence builders outside of our window. not a quiet area. we moved out after one night and stayed with friends. last year (september)we had a vacation in sisters, oregon. I selected a particular house that I knew has large windows to let the light in. twenty minutes before we arrived I got a text that the place ( I had chosen and was confirmed) was not available. we were given another house to stay at and it was a huge disappointment. thanks anyway, The Blodgetts
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2023
Hi, Tim, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for all the issues you encountered during your stay, this is definitely not something we want our guests to experience. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
Good location. Rustic but cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for rest and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marya P., Billings MT

Liked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for
Economical. Clean. Great location. HOWEVER - absolutely terrible communication with management. Gave us the wrong door code and didn’t respond to us for 8 hours. No effort was made to fix the problem - we found a solution on our own.Came home one afternoon to find two men fixing something inside the cabin without giving us notification beforehand. Unprofessional and disconcerting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2023
We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Beach House
Nothing fancy but everything you need for a long weekend. Great location a few blocks from the beach. Good vqalue for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent except for wifi issues
We had a great stay. The only issue was the wifi being unreliable. It went out twice during our stay and it took hours to get it turned back on. I understand things happen, but when I called for assistance, I was sent to a call center in Salem, rather than to the local manager. Once I got local help, the fix was quick.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shasta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, lose to the beach and shopping. Great customer service when the lock pad quit working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nate S.

Very small place
We knew it was small but it’s small. Not ideal for young children as the one bathroom is in the bedroom. The shower water pressure was beyond awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Nate, thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to be transparent in our online listings and provide accurate photos and descriptions of our homes. Please know you can contact Guest Services if you need any assistance in selecting the home that is perfect for you. We apologize for the issue you experienced with the shower water pressure and thank you for bringing it to our attention. We hope you will allow us the chance to provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience in the future.

6/10 Okay

Lori W.

Great location
Location was great! Could have been cleaner. Linens and beds could use updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Lori, thanks for sharing your experience, it's great to know you loved the location of our home! That said we apologize for any cleaning details that were missed and for the linens not being to your liking. We shared your feedback with the local team and appreciate it as we view it as an opportunity to improve. We enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We had a nice stay. We were just here overnight but everything was clean and ready for us. The whole process was pretty easy and we booked last minute. I did want to let you know that when I was putting back the shower sprayer a piece came off. I left it on a shelf in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Kathleen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we're pleased you had a nice stay! We appreciate your feedback regarding the shower sprayer and have shared it with the local team. We truly enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope to host you again soon.

8/10 Good

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot for dog owners
We got the key as described in the instructions. Parking was ok, but staff took up 3 spaces with 2 cars, not possible to park on the property on the second day. The location is good, near the ocean, restaurants, shops and Ecola state park. There are a full set of dishes and fridge if you want to maybe your own meals. Several ways to heat the cottage so warm and comfortable. Overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Alison, thank you for sharing your experience, we're pleased you enjoyed the location of our home and had a nice stay, overall. That said, we apologize for any parking issues you encountered and have shared your comments with the local team. We enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again on your next getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic for a couple...with dogs.
Super cozy and quiet. Lovely quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We still have back/ neck pain
Only thing good about this place is the location. Bathroom reminded us of a small RV size room. Queen Bed is squeaky and extremely uncomfortable. I slept on the day bed after the first night as the noise from either one of us moving woke the other. The day bed is all broken in and I needed to sleep in fetal position to protect my spine. The refrigerator is a Jr. size so forget about a Costco trip and the rusty stove was unlevel with only 1/2 of the four burners working. Running the gas fireplace for heat triggered the CO monitor so we needed to keep a window open as there is extremely poor ventilation. It is Winter and freezing. I would put this room @ the level of a 1960's Motel....if the saying Lipstick on a Pig makes sense to you - avoid staying here. This review was written two days after we left the property as I was going to write during anger but decided to hold off and list facts. Should have stayed in Seaside for less money and a bigger, better room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Hi Matthew, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad that our home's location worked well for your visit. We are sorry to hear that you had disappointments during your stay. Our guest service agents are available 24 hours a day and if any issues arise we encourage guests to let us know so that we can assist. Our local team has leveled the stove and the burners are all working well. We will review the bed to see what updates need to be made. We will also ensure that the fireplace is working correctly. We hope to host you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy atmosphere
Nice plan to land to surf and be in the city center at Cannon Beach. Great access a few blocks west for the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy L.

Cute Cottage
We enjoy our stay with our fur babies. It was darker than the pictures online. Overall, it was a great weekend getaway. It was close to the beach and downtown main street. The cottage had a stains on the carpet and there was a sign not to wear our shoes, but with out shoes your feet got really dirty. Bring your slippers for walking around the cottage. The bathroom had mold on the tile grout, which some bleach can get out, overall it was a nice stay. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Stacy, we apologize for the house not being cleaned as thoroughly as is our standard. Please know that local staff is available to assist with any cleanliness issues you encounter while in the home. We hope to get the chance to host you again! Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Lorie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what I expected!!!
Property was clean forthwith most part very small, amenities not as described, fire place not working stand up heaters trip the brakers, beds not confertable lumpy, and saggy , internet sporadic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

David, Federal Way

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Devon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed for our stay
Refrigerator isn’t level. But the oven is adorable and works great. Huge sink. The black chair is not to be sat on. But the little bed in the living room is very comfy for watching movies and the bed in the bedrooms is surprisingly comfortable! . Overall it’s perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara

My Thanks!
First time away from home in a year due to pandemic...felt safe, out of doors mostly, quiet in off season Cannon Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We loved this cozy little cottage and enjoyed use of the small kitchen space as well as the easy walk to the beach near Haystack Rock. We didn't check out the outdoor space really since we were busy being out and about during the day and it was chilly at night but would definitely recommend for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back😍
Loved staying in this cozy little cottage, I’d stay longer if I could. Will be back😀
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Anna R., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Really nice little spot right next to the beach. I wish the kitchen was a tad bigger since we did most of our eating at our rental, but it was good enough for two people. The location is the best part of this place. Two blocks from the beach - who could ask for more? Super quiet neighborhood and away enough from the downtown area to not feel very crowded. We would def stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z., Glasgow MT

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little weekend bungalow.
Quaint, clean and comfortable. This a small residence but with the beach literally a block away we just used it to sleep. Close proximity with neighbors have us an opportunity to visit with many people too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Great location, close to the beach and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mirna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway spot
We really enjoyed the cute setup of cottages and inside was exactly like the pictures. Very organized and clean. Only thing is I wished our cottage has AC. It did get a little warm but it was manageable with the fan provided. Overall I would book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

Liked: Cleanliness
quite and clean
the place was very clean and cozy and so close to downtown and walking distance to the Pelican Brewery. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quaint
I walked in and thought If I was going to have a cottage I would want it to look like this. There were a few shots, but other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

tony l., Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Getaway!
Great location and space for a couple with a small dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Perfect location. We walked to beach and into town several times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Kyle B.

Time was good, but a little uncomfortable
Check in process was amazingly simple. However, it was a little smelly in there, the pullout bed was difficult to sit on as a couch and wish it would have rather been a couch.... bed caused for some serious back aches and leg cramps when getting up in the am. If looking for a place to crash, this is it. If looking for a comfortable place to relax after a long day, this is not it. Def overpriced for what it was but happy we still made the trek out. Probably would rather get a hotel next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
We are sorry that you found the home to have an odor. We have discussed this with our local property managers, and they have assured us that they will be getting the carpets professionally cleaned. Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Cannon Beach Cottage
This was the perfect cottage for me! The location to walk to the beach and shops worked great. The cottage is on a quiet street just off the main street in a residential area. The cottage was very clean. I will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jeremiah J.

It’s acceptable
Some of the cottage still needs to be finished in a sense of carpentry but it was quite and cozy. Tv could be larger for the price paid but none the less a decent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kelle W.

Very cute and cozy
Only reason for four stars was we felt the living room would be better suited with a pull out sofa bed. The day bed was a bit hard to all hang out together on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sascha S.

Great spot close to the beach and downtown.
Pretty small, but as long as you’re out and about it perfect for just staying sleeping. Very clean. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

Loved it
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Perfect for a weekend
Perfect for a weekend trip for two and your best friend! Close to the beach and a walk from the town. Has dog bowls and bags in case you forgot and is very quiet. You can hear the ocean from the cabin which is very nice and the shower has perfect temp! Very clean when we got there. Tvs a bit small but let’s face it none of us are there for the tv :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Cute, clean and convenient location
I’d come back here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

Quick getaway
The place is darling and very functional. A place to store bags or clothing in the bedroom would be useful (bedside tables /w storage?) or even a few hooks in the bedroom would help. Otherwise it's lovely. The bedding and pillows were very dusty (especially on the day bed) and did trigger asthma for both of us. Otherwise we loved the place and it's convenience. We would stay again but would ask for a more thorough airing/cleaning of linens
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
We are glad to see our guest would be willing to allow us to host them again and appreciate them pointing out a few of the issues they found in the cottage. This home will very soon be deep cleaned, and all linens will be refreshed along with getting brand new pillows. We've added a small dresser in the living room for additional guest storage. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Brynn B.

Cozy & Clean
This is our third stay at Hidden Villas Cottages and by far the best! So glad they got new mattresses! This Cottage is super comfortable, very clean, and only 1.5 blocks to beach access. The local manager is very responsive and professional as well. We left an item behind and he followed through with helping find it and assure us it would e shipped to us ASAP. We will always stay here when we can get out to Cannon Beach due to the always affordable prices of these cottages, cleanliness, and perfect location! Thank you again for a wonderful stay!!! FYI, there is a hairdryer at this property on the wall in the bathroom...we were told there wasn’t, which is totally fine, simple mis-communication...just wanted to let people know. Thanks again! Love these cottages!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

reid r.

very cozy
close to beach and shops & restaurants, (all within walking distance). quiet, clean & cozy, was a great 3 day week-end at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Great!
Super comfortable! Very close to cannon beach! Not loud at all! Sleeps 2-3 people comfortably
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

An Amazing Stay!
My family and I rented half the cottages for some milestone birthdays. We were there a week. The property was the perfect venue for the occasion. Angela, the senior housekeeper was there every day, and very attentive to our needs. The other staff was immediate to any requests as well. We booked early. Other guests had commented availability was limited at the times they booked. I highly recommend this property for any occasion, and plan in advance for any extended stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Nice quiet and clean cottage close to the beach
Nice, clean and quiet location a short walking distance from the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Fun cottage near the beach!
Quant little cottage near the beach! Clean, comfy with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Close to the beach.
I liked this cabin for several reasons. 1) Close to the beach. 2) No crowd around the area. 3) Able to grill all your meals. 4) Very quiet. 5) Close to Mo's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016