Enjoy oceanfront views, hot tubs and other relaxing features at these stylish stays.
Winter is a magical time on the Oregon Coast. It’s when local boutiques get into the holiday spirit, king tides show off Mother Nature’s flair for the dramatic and winter storms roll in before giving way to dramatic sunsets.
This holiday season, savor it all with your whole crew on a weekend getaway to the Oregon Coast. Lavish vacation rentals cater to groups of all sizes with beach views, well-stocked kitchens, private hot tubs and close proximity to the region’s top sites. Often, properties are dog-friendly, too. Keep reading to get inspired for your next family vacation or friends getaway.
Cozy Stays on the North Coast
Just south of downtown Seaside and a short walk from the beach, Pikake House sleeps up to six in two plush bedrooms. After a walk on the Seaside Promenade, return to the 1922 bungalow to make dinner in a cozy kitchen and while away an evening with the provided board games.
Bring the whole family to the four-bedroom Ocean View Haven between Cannon Beach and Manzanita. Bask in views of nearby Cove Beach from your private deck or through floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, whip up a meal in the recently renovated kitchen and keep your ride ready with an on-site electric-vehicle charger.
On your next trip to Pacific City, hunker down at the three-bedroom Nestucca Nest. Admire views of the Nestucca River, Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock through floor-to-ceiling windows and in the airy master bedroom. Your little ones, meanwhile, can take over a recreation room that comes with a DVD player, toys, puzzles and board games. There’s also a community clubhouse with an indoor pool.
Cozy Stays on the Central Coast
Kick back in the newly constructed, four-bedroom Breezy Blues in Lincoln City. Three private decks afford open ocean views, while a spacious kitchen and large farmhouse table encourage gathering over fresh catches from Barnacle Bill’s Seafood Market. After enjoying a colorful sunset, cozy up around the fireplace and stream your favorite shows or movies on the high-definition television.
You don’t have to choose between style and comfort at the chic Holiday Beach House in South Beach near Newport. This remodeled, three-bedroom A-frame cabin comes with a spacious living room and dining room that brims with natural light, as well as a loft with ocean views and an outdoor hot tub.
Spend a weekend watching wildlife along the Siuslaw River from the four-bedroom River Dune Retreat, which can accommodate up to 14 guests. Housed on a quiet street along the channel, the chic home invites you to relax in a hot tub or gather around a fire pit on the deck, listen to music on a provided record player and watch movies on a 100-inch projector screen. It’s all a short drive from shops and restaurants in Historic Old Town Florence.
Watch barking sea lions and migrating gray whales from plush sofas, a small dining nook and two bedrooms at Big Sea. The spacious, pet-friendly unit sleeps up to six in Yachats and sits alongside the newly upgraded, oceanside 804 Trail.
Cozy Stays on the South Coast
Enjoy the sites of the Coos Bay area from the centrally located Bayview House in North Bend. The home, adorned with coastal-inspired decor, sleeps up to five across two bedrooms. Groups that need more room can also rent the on-site Bayview Cottage. Walk past deer and several species of birds on nearby trails, look out over Coos Bay from your wide-open living room, and fall asleep on beds topped with luxurious memory foam.
Everyone has room to stretch out at The Lazy Shark, an expansive, wheelchair-accessible home just north of the Rogue River and Gold Beach. The Lazy Shark comes with four bedrooms, each featuring its own private bathroom and balcony, as well as an outdoor hot tub that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, full kitchen, a reading room downstairs and a sun-kissed solarium.
Arrive ready to play at the three-bedroom Breakers Beach House, which sits a short walk from Mill Beach in Brookings. After claiming your comfy bed — you have five to choose from — warm up next to the fireplace and make a snack in the well-stocked kitchen. Kids of all ages love the game room, as well.
– By Matt Wastradowski
– Top photo: Nestucca Nest
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