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

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and coffee maker.
Enjoy meals with a view of the ocean from this dining area, featuring a table and chairs.
Enjoy meals in this kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, white kettle, and coffee maker, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, coffee table, and floor lamp, offering a view of the surrounding forest.
Relax on the oceanfront deck with a clear view of the shoreline, perfect for dining or unwinding in style.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

431708

About the neighborhood

Map
Yachats, OR

What's nearby

  • Yachats Common Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yachats State Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yachats Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Perpetua - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Thor's Well - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

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!?

Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justina L.

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

Very relaxing

Cozy cottage with everything you need! And the neighbor & their dogs are AWESOME !!! We enjoyed our stay and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful view

Perfect location for bird watching
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Evie W.

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

Great location and view

Loved the proximity to great restaurants and to Cape Perpetua
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

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

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

Ty W.

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

Amazing

Great location. Awesome little place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

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

Can’t Beat the View

The view from the front windows and deck of this property were nothing short of spectacular! We loved getting up in the morning and watching the waves lap on the shore. The amenities of the house were fine. It was rustic. The kitchen is nice and redone with new appliances. The oven did smell like fish had previously been cooked in it when we used it and the bedrooms were basic and a bit cramped, especially in the bedroom with the washer and dryer in it. But, overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Verified traveler

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

Susan M.

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

Location, location, location

Beautiful spot with amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Beautiful View

Always enjoy staying in this house, such a beautiful view with a brand new deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

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

Spectacular views

Just as advertised. We loved the location and the views. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

Awesome Cottage - Super clean, great location. I will 100% be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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