Peaceful Fall Escape: Oregon Home w/ Ocean View

Reviews

• 2/5

  The listing said there was private access to the beach but it wasn’t until we walked down to the stairs, we found out the access was closed. When we contacted the host, she said “it should have been fixed by now”. We are very disappointed that it wasn’t mentioned in the lasting or the large binder in the condo with the many cleaning instructions. We specifically picked this place because of the access to the beach.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "The See Vue Condos beach access was closed after an engineer determined that the 65-foot-high wooden stairway from the top of the cliff to the beach had its foundation damaged due to powerful winter storms. The repair is complex, given the remote and pristine nature of this beach, and bids are currently being sought. There are multiple access points within half a mile, starting at Bob Creek. I will personally contact all future registered guests to let them know about the situation. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful two-story independent condo overlooking the Pacific Ocean, separate from your disappointment with a stairwell situation that is beyond our personal control."

• 5/5

  There were four of us, all in our 70s. We liked just about everything with the accommodations. My wife and I are Oregonians familiar with the area. We were accompanied by my brother and his wife from Tucson, Arizona. We had a lot of fun showing them around. Ate at the Adobe and Drift Inn, took in a lot of the sights and drove down to Florence to tour its Old Town District. No parties here!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  My wife and I are so pleased you enjoyed our beach home. We also love the location between Yachats and Florence as well as what may be the most beautiful coastline in Oregon. Please comeback again.

• 4/5

  Found the location to be good between Yachats and Florence. Was disappointed that the beach access is still "to be repaired " and no signs that it will be. The place was comfortable but be aware that there is road noise from 101 for light sleepers.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the location convenient between Yachats and Florence. Regarding the beach access, bids for repair are currently being collected by the HOA. Once evaluated, a decision will be made and repairs will begin. We understand this affects both guests and homeowners, and we're actively working toward a resolution. In the meantime, there are still several nearby access points to enjoy this beautiful and peaceful stretch of beach."

• Poor communication

  1/5

  The house is fine. That being said, it's in a very remote location. You are far from everything. The main problem I have is not with the property, exactly, so much as it's with the owners/property manager. The people you communicate with make or break your experience.It is advertised as having beach access. The day of our arrival, as we were driving to the property, we were notified the beach access was closed due to repairs. The beach access was the only reason we chose this spot. Now, I'm not unreasonable, but it is only fair when the only thing your property has going for it is beach access, and the beach access is closed, to be notified in a reasonable amount of time to rebook. As we were arriving, we were told there was another beach close by. This property is on highway 101. There are no sidewalks. The other beach is a good 15 minute walk away. That is not the same thing.I feel it is only fair to be fairly compensated for the miscommunication. I was offered, after a good deal if hassle, a refund of 19.I would recommend you find another place to stay. Communication is key especially when you're on vacation.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Heather, we’re sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  - The beach access noted in our listing is a shared amenity managed by the HOA, and its closure was unexpected and due to necessary safety repairs. As soon as we were informed, we promptly passed the update along to you.
  - While we understand the closure was disappointing, it was completely outside of our control, and the listing accurately described the property at the time of booking.
  - We offered a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill, even though the home was available and provided as advertised.
  Thanks for taking the time to leave your review.

• Nice Rental With A Few Fixes Needed

  4/5

  The rental had easy access to the beach, was nice and quiet, had mostly anything we would have needed during the stay (it would be nice to have coffee filters provided). A few things could use some TLC: the blinds in the living room have missing slates and some are facing the wrong way and don’t provide decent privacy; the upstairs bed frame needs replacing, we planned to sleep in the loft originally but the frame up there is falling apart and didn’t seem trustworthy; the pillows need replacing as most are yellow and don’t have protectors on them; the living room tv screen has deep cracks all over it but thankfully it didn’t affect the image quality. Not a huge thing but we couldn’t find any silverware or coffee mugs until we realized the dishwasher was full of clean dishes from the previous guest. We enjoyed the location for the most part despite some of these needed improvements. Easy to find right off the highway, quiet and other guests were respectful, easy drive to town, nice little balcony (could use some seating) that gives you a partial view of the ocean, shower has good water pressure compared to many places we’ve stayed on the coast, check in and check out processes we’re easy (except instructions could use some clarifying as the ones in the email and the ones in the book on site have contradicting instructions when it comes to laundry).We would stay here again if some of the fixes were addressed.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "I sincerely appreciate your comments. Everything you mentioned is being taken care of today, including new pillows and deck chairs. As far as the bed in the loft being broken, recent guests brought 4 children and left the bed frame crushed. It was reported to Evolve, and a new frame was ordered, but not in yet for your stay. It is now installed and ready for the next guests. I sincerely apologize and hope you will give us a chance in the future."