GRAY WHALE COVE ~ MCA 935

This home was thoughtfully laid out to provide the maximum comfort and everything a guest would need. Comfortable seating, plenty of lamps (intermittent rain allowed for reading books provided). The gas fireplace’s extra sparkle added warmth and beauty from the log flames. Back yard nicest landscaping we’ve seen. Terrific grill we used several times. Beds comfortable, extra nice laundry room, sound system(!), dog towel provided. The Gray Whale Cove is situated to provide almost total privacy from every room. Sky lights cheer up the entire living room and dining area. Kitchen has everything. Extra blankets and towels appreciated. Our favorite home now and we’ve been coming to Manzanita for 25 years.

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Always wonderful and perfect! thank You!

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The house was in generally clean and orderly shape. Kitchen is well stocked and back yard is roomy though we did not use it much due to cold weather.
There were some areas (rugs, grill) that needed attention and did not seemed clean from prior guests. We had booked through VRBO and had to sign additional agreements with Sunset Vacation Rental and provide additional ID and info, which seemed superfluous. The house was fine for us 3 but could how it could feel crowded with more folks.

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Gray Whale is a great location, very clean, comfortable and very well stocked.
The house is super clean and newer comfortable furnishings. Perfect location to walk to downtown and the beach.
5 stars and we will definitely rent this house again.
Sunset Vacation staff is superb and made all of our arrangements effortless.

PERFECT!

It is always welcoming and wonderful!!!!

This property was perfect for us. It is very comfortable and has everything you could possibly want or need. The home was clean and nicely organized. The yard is beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed our 10 day stay at Gray Whale Cove and hopefully can return soon!

Since our last favorite rental was sold and is no longer available, we've looked for a place we can feel good about returning to. I think we found it at Gray Whale Cove. The biggest problem is that it's so quickly booked up.

We loved our experience at the Gray Whale Cove! From the thoughful amenaties such as quality bedding, well stocked kitchen and beautiful backyard complete with patio furniture, to how well decorated it was, it was just perfect! We will definitley come again!

Conveniently located and well equipped to support our weekend get away.

Always wonderful - welcoming, comfortable, peaceful and relaxing!

A wonderful break from being indoors being closer to the ocean and nature!

Loved our stay! The house had everything we needed and more! Super cute, clean and safe for little kids. The backyard is spacious, the kitchen has everything you need, the bed was comfy. The only negative was the master bedroom pillows smelled like wet dog but that's an easy fix - just need replaced. We would without a doubt stay here again.

We had a great time despite the crazy weather. The property was great. Kitchen perfectly appointed. Cozy and comfortable. Staff at Sunset was so helpful. The space was in great condition. Tried to reserve the space for the coming summer but it is already filled up from before 4th of July through September. Would highly recommend but it is going to be hard to get in to during the summer and early fall.

No complaints. We enjoyed our stay, and we had everything we needed. Well-stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. One small bathroom which is fine for a couple. Enjoyed the gas fireplace. Nice TV w/ Netflix etc. Dog-friendly. Fenced yard with nice patio and gas grill. Cute decor. We would stay here again.

No complaints. We enjoyed our stay, and we had everything we needed. Well-stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. One small bathroom which is fine for a couple. Enjoyed the gas fireplace. Nice TV w/ Netflix etc. Dog-friendly. Fenced yard with nice patio and gas grill. Cute decor. We would stay here again.

My wife and I, and her parents stayed at the Gray Whale for a few days over Christmas. It was a cozy place with a warm fire, and all the amenities you need. We did much relaxing inside, played games, cooked, napped on the comfy furniture and just hung out. Our dog also felt very welcome!

Relaxing and perfect

Cute and clean little home. Easy walk to town & the beach. I would definitely stay here again!

My husband and I really enjoyed our 4-night stay at Gray Whale Cove. It was exactly what we wanted - clean, comfortable and private - close to Laneda shops and restaurants with an easy walk to the beach. The gas fireplace was wonderful to have on rainy cold days. Would definitely come back in the future!

A perfect break!

Nice little place. Great backyard. Good amenities. Loved the positive attitude about bringing my pets. Has a small but functional bathroom. King bed was comfortable but the plastic mattress cover was a tad bothersome. Overall I would stay here again. Also you are about 8 blocks from the beach.

My husband and I spent three nights at the Gray Whale Cove and what a wonderful house! It was very comfortable, bright and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed for times we wanted to cook. The backyard is lovely and we really liked that it was fenced as our dog couldn’t run off anywhere. I would recommend this property and will definitely be returning for future stays.

We had a nice break for 3 days during Covid shut down
First night power failure,didn’t find flash lights till next day
Very comfortable beds ,bathroom very small and no outside window
Nice Quiet location,garden and outside eating area pleasant
Last day we returned couldn’t see the sea due to smog from wild fires in Oregon

Very nice house. Very well appointed. Very nice back yard with a gas grill. Couldn't ask for more.

WE really enjoyed our stay at the Gray Whale Cove. The house is extremely comfortable for a family of four plus a dog. The house is very cheery and light and decorated very nicely. It's so close to downtown Manzanita and the beach. We will be coming back!

Although we were aware that the rental was dog friendly, there was still a lot more dog hair than we were happy with. For example, the table has bolts on the underside and there were long tufts of dog hair hanging from both (obviously as the dog walked by the hair was caught). It was clearly visible when you walked in the door. There was also dog hair/dust bunnies in the corners of the room and under the furniture. More attention to detail in the cleaning would have caught this. Other than that the house was lovely and clean, my daughter loved all the whale decoration. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to cook a fantastic Christmas dinner. It is a bit away from the beach and up a short hill, but that wasn't a problem for us. There was a small problem with the wifi, but that was dealt with very quickly. We probably wouldn't stay at this location again, but we had a great experience with SSVR and would use them for future vacations without hesitation.

We had a very peaceful relaxing time at the Gray Whale with our favorite traveling partner, our golden retriever Issablea! The beach was warm and still with lots of families enjoying their time away! The Gray Whale is the best!!!!!!!!

I had a wonderful time at the Gray Whale Cove rental in Manzanita and wished I had stayed another couple days. Everything in the house was in great shape, comfortable, with all the amenities I could wish for other than a hot tub. I have two dogs and they loved it as well. My only compliant was that the entire yard is fenced as described, there is just a low board to slide across the deck walkway on the side that leads to the front yard and street, so it's not really secure. However, it's so quiet with very little traffic, and sitting up higher than the street meant that there was little for my dogs to bark at anyway, and we were always with them, so it worked alright. Overall a great experience. Thank you for sharing your home.

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This was our third stay at this property, and it has always been excellent. Property is perfect for 2, 3 or 4 people. It's only 2 blocks from downtown and a short walk to the beach. You don't need a car while in town.

A couple items which need addressing:

Wifi was very weak and not useable in some cases; and

Outlet for the tv in the bedroom gave off an irritating blue light that filled the entire room (we had to unplug it at night in order to sleep).

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We love the Gray Whale! The accommodations are perfect! It's our go to place!

We’ve stayed at Gray Whale Cove several times and love the location, cozy feel and the lovely patio. We were really disappointed to find out that the new bedroom and bath were locked off and not part of the rental. It is very strange to rent 2/3 of a house, so we’re on the fence about renting this property again.

We’ve stayed at Gray Whale Cove several times and love the location, cozy feel and the lovely patio. We were really disappointed to find out that the new bedroom and bath were locked off and not part of the rental. It is very strange to rent 2/3 of a house, so we’re on the fence about renting this property again.

felt right at home in this newly remodeled house. The backyard was landscaped nicely & easily secured for our dog. That was a real plus. It was clean & well maintained. Loved the location close to town & the beach. We would definitely rent this house again.

We had a good stay but we were disappointed that the plan to add a second bathroom didn't materialize. The existing bathroom is very small and only accommodates one person at a time. The TV instructions need updating as I informed Sunset Vacation Realty. We were disappointed that there was no kleenex in the house. However, this is a nice property and we'll rent it again next year.

We loved the Gray Whale Cottage. So much so, we're hesitant to say too much or it'll be constantly rented and we won't get in! Great location, spotlessly clean, everything works, decor is charming with endearing whale nuances, very comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, spectacular backyard with lots of flower boxes....what more could you possibly ask for?

We had a wonderful time. WE love the house. The only thing I would say we were unhappy about is the old Teflon set of pans are really unhealthy to cook with. Otherwise everything was great.

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This is our third year staying at Gray Whale Cove. We love how comfortable and charming it is, and the easy walk to town or the beach. We adore this place!

Gray Whale is such a lovely home w/ so much room and generous amenities. Bedrooms are really nice w/ big comfy beds. Great kitchen, grill outside and lovely back patio. Cable and wifi. Ridiculously close walk to both town and beach. And extra Yayyyy, DOG FRIENDLY!! Thank you, we adored this place.

This was our fourth stay at Gray Whale Cove. We LOVE staying here! It's clean, has everything you need and is ideally situated. In the summer, we especially enjoy the outdoor patio, which is beautifully landscaped with tons of comfortable outdoor furniture. Only criticism is that there are a ton of very perfume heavy jars in every room which we immediately put away when we get there. FYI.

This was our fourth stay at Gray Whale Cove. We LOVE staying here! It's clean, has everything you need and is ideally situated. In the summer, we especially enjoy the outdoor patio, which is beautifully landscaped with tons of comfortable outdoor furniture. Only criticism is that there are a ton of very perfume heavy jars in every room which we immediately put away when we get there. FYI.

This is a gem. Great location on quiet street, close to shopping and restaurants. Lovely back yard with beautiful potted flowers. Comfortable and clean with all the amenities. I would stay there again in a flash. The property managers are friendly and helpful.

The vacation home we rented was perfect for our needs! Very clean, very homey and just the right distance from town for a nice walk. I would definitely go back to this home when we are in the area. We mainly slept at this home as we were with family camping at Newhalem State Park so did not do cooking at the house. Outside patio was perfect for a last night gathering for pizza.

A very welcoming vacation rental. Easy biking distance to town (5 min). Walking (15 min). Very clear instructions for the renter. And of course super clean!

Loved the decorations and the bed was very comfortable. Nice lay out and located in a very friendly, quaint town. House is pet friendly, but very clean. Sunset vacation rentals was easy to work with and very helpful during the reservation process.

This was the perfect place for a weekend get-away in Manzanita! A quick 5 minute walk to the beach, coffee shop, and the local market. This quiet neighborhood was a nice retreat after spending the days exploring near-by towns. The home was very clean, and comfortable for two people. Beds were comfy, and the seating area and kitchen felt homey. While there weren't lots of "extras" in the kitchen, the local market had everything we needed. We'd loved out stay!

Had a wonderful week at The Gray Whale, beautiful cottage with great outdoor spaces for entertaining.
It was very well kept and made you feel like it was your own home. Thanks again for a wonderful time.

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We had a great time! The only draw back was not staying long enough.

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We had a great three day stay - beautiful house with a big patio and garden. Best supplied rental I've ever stayed in in terms of kitchen equipment etc. We will be back.

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This was our first time renting a vacation home and we absolutely loved it! This particular house was super clean and very cozy. An added bonus was the back yard...very serene and peaceful with just the right amount of decorations. We love the town of Manzanita and this stay made it all the more enjoyable. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen as well. We will be back.

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This was our first time renting a vacation home and we absolutely loved it! This particular house was super clean and very cozy. An added bonus was the back yard...very serene and peaceful with just the right amount of decorations. We love the town of Manzanita and this stay made it all the more enjoyable. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen as well. We will be back.

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The house was perfect. The yard was perfect for our dogs. It was well equipped with everything that we needed. Close risk to town and then each. Our only complaint was the neighbors next door had loud parties both nights till 2 AM.

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A great place to stay in Manzanita, especially if you have a dog. We are "repeat customers" and will continue to be.

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Very easy process with personal attention.

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This home offered a very welcoming experience from the moment we entered the front door to the backyard . Don't be put off by first impressions from the curb. It is well appointed and nicely decorated inside and the backyard is ready for any summer barbecue or peaceful lounging one might desire.

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We really enjoyed our time at the Grey Whale Cove. It's a very clean home, with a open and functional layout and has everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. Great outdoor spaces, we spent a lot of time in the lounge chairs, at the outdoor table. Also, the beds are incredibly comfortable, and one of the rooms even had a king bed. Perfect house for a small family - or possibly two couples, though there is only one bathroom. Only 2 blocks to the newer grocery store and Thai restaurant. Several blocks to the beach, but an easy walk and close to town. We loved our stay so much, we plan to rent again!

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We really enjoyed our time at the Grey Whale Cove. It's a very clean home, with a open and functional layout and has everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. Great outdoor spaces, we spent a lot of time in the lounge chairs, at the outdoor table. Also, the beds are incredibly comfortable, and one of the rooms even had a king bed. Perfect house for a small family - or possibly two couples, though there is only one bathroom. Only 2 blocks to the newer grocery store and Thai restaurant. Several blocks to the beach, but an easy walk and close to town. We loved our stay so much, we plan to rent again!

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We were pleasantly surprised. The home was delightful and well stocked with everything that we needed. It was clean, cheerful and relaxing. It was conveniently close to everywhere we needed to go. We wished we had more nights. We would use this rental again in a heartbeat.

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LOVED this house - so comfortable, walking distance to town and beach. My dream beach house!

Very comfortable, nice amenities, perfect place to stay.

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We liked the house. It rained so we didn't get to take advantage of the nice secluded yard and patio.We were never able to get the media to work , TV or music so we played games instead. My only real negative is that a hefty security deposit is non refundable regardless of whether or not there was any damage to the home. This is an unusual and unfair policy.

Wonderful house, loved the whale theme! Great location, just a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. We will definitely be returning!

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Our family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) stayed here for a weekend and had a great time. House was cute and clean, and location was unbeatable. Quiet, nice backyard, only a very short walk into town. We would definitely stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Gray Whale Cove as expected the weather was rainy but we stayed warm and cozy with the gas fireplace and loved seeing the rain through the skylights! Very comfortable beds and a nice backyard. We look forward to returning!

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Delightful accommodations for the two of us and our dogs. Not too far from downtown, several blocks from the beach but still within "earshot" of the waves. Very comfortable beds which are hard to find at a rental. Just as advertised via photos!

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The house is perfect for a quiet vacation. Absolutely no street noise! The private back yard is delightful! House is very comfortable and fully equipped with everything 4-6 guests would need. Lots of towels! Skylights enhance the living/kitchen area. Loved the king bed. The futon in the living room would be OK for a child or two, but not an adult.

The rental was spotless, very cute and comfortable. The neighbourhood was very quiet and the backyard was beautiful. This was my first time renting a house and I highly recommend it and this house. It was a perfect getaway to celebrate our anniversary.

Well appointed kitchen. Clean and comfortable space for 2-3 people. Beautiful backyard patio area. Three blocks from downtown Manzanita. This is our second time renting this house and we will return.

My daughters and I had a fabulous annual mother/daughter getaway at this inviting cabin

We loved this house,short walk to town and the beach. It has everything we needed and was very comfortable. We loved the back yard and deck and was perfect for our dog. The neighborhood was quiet and charming. We'll definatley be back!

We loved this house,short walk to town and the beach. It has everything we needed and was very comfortable. We loved the back yard and deck and was perfect for our dog. The neighborhood was quiet and charming. We'll definatley be back!

My husband and I shared this space with another couple. The space was clean and comfortable. The yard is private, nicely landscaped and got good afternoon sun.

Everything was perfect. I needed help with the futon and the maintenance came immediately. Extremely satisifed with Sunset Rentals.