VISTA DEL MAR ~ MCA 201

The management company was very concerned that we understood and follows the rules of the house. There are notes posted throughout the house with instructions to turn off lights when not in use and use caution so the dining room table isn't damaged. They even sent 2 emails to me on Saturday to make sure I follow the rules for checkout which was Sunday. The rules were also in the key packet I picked up to check in. There was also a set of rules on the dining room table to read once we set our thing down. They should take a little of that energy and use it to clean the cobwebs and do some minor appearance and maintenance jobs. The deck does look nice and the views is nice. I felt like they weren't comfortable renting out this house.

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This house is perfectly located! You can easily walk on the beach anytime you want. Our favorite was walking on the beach and then heading toward town and looping thru town and then walking by the golf course on our way back to the house. Manzanita is such a great small town.

This cozy house is in a great location! Wow! The full bed was comfortable and plenty big for us (we are used to a queen). We stayed on the main floor and used the fireplace and watched the surf from the deck. Such a great place! Sunset Rentals are so good at keeping everything clean and organized too! The kitchen was well stocked with pans, pots, utensils etc and we cooked all our meals not needing to go out except to visit the Wine Bar! “Thank you so much for making our stay so easy and relaxed. I also appreciate the friendliness and quick responses to my questions”

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Property has a wonderful patio with ocean views to hang out on. Kitchen well equipped, right at the beach, and delightful! Not fancy but comfortable.7/29/2021 at 2:29 AM

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A very relaxing vacation with my dog who loves to play in the waves at the beach. So restful!

Perfect place for a beach vacation

Great location & perfect getaway

Flawed perfection. Great tiny little home just off beachfront with great deck and living room view of ocean and foredunes. Well stocked kitchen. Beware only two
Small couches are old and broken down to the point of discomfort.

The house is quirky and a great spot for a small family. We loved the location, the kitchen is well appointed, and the house is spotless.

Great little house for just my husband, our dog and me, so close to the beach. Would be ideal for family with children old enough to navigate spiral staircase. Was sad woodstove not working.

Great house. Horrible property management company.

Highlight: location and view, a short stroll to a largely unfilled stretch of beach. Unique home, coast kitchy as expected, comfortable enough. We spent most of our time on the large deck, enjoying meals with a view of the ocean. Sunset Rental co. was responsive and friendly. We had to reschedule due to COVID-19. Great value!

We have rented this property numerous times over the past several years. The deck and the view from the deck are fantastic. We were a bit apprehensive during these times of COVID19, but the property was even more spotless than usual.

great rental for people without young children. a tough set-up for kiddos. otherwise, it was great.

I was not happy with the service from Sunset. We got into town early and I had asked if the room was done if it would be possible to get into place a little early. They said they would call. We saw that room was completed and checked at 2:30 and we didn’t receive a call. When we called the office at 4 it was closed. We had to wait on hold for emergencies - bad costumer service! The lady answering the phones was very rude.The place itself was very dated and so full of furniture and “antiques” that it was hard to set out things down. There were notes everywhere with conflicting instructions. Will not be using this rental company again.

The description is accurate. Tad smaller than it appears.
Stunning sunsets from the deck/picture window.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Vista Del Mar. We spent a lot of time on the beautiful deck. The kitchen was well appointed and we cooked a few meals. It's a short walk into town to see the sights and right on the beach for beachcombing. The layout of the house was rather strange. There is no door for the downstairs bedroom; instead, it opens up onto a staircase that feeds into the main floor. The walls of the upstairs bedroom do not reach the ceiling. So basically, be *very* comfortable with your travel companions if you choose to stay here.

Clean and well stocked house in a fine location near the beach. The house has a wonderful deck with a peek of the ocean. The configuration of the house leaves much to be desired; evidenced by a metal spiral staircase in the living room that leads to the downstairs bedroom and bath. This staircase seems potentially hazardous. It is not well lit. The downstairs space is somewhat dark and needs some updating. Those things apart, the house is in a fine, quiet location, except for the renovation going on next door. All-in-all, a good spot to spend time at the beach.

Clean and well stocked house in a fine location near the beach. The house has a wonderful deck with a peek of the ocean. The configuration of the house leaves much to be desired; evidenced by a metal spiral staircase in the living room that leads to the downstairs bedroom and bath. This staircase seems potentially hazardous. It is not well lit. The downstairs space is somewhat dark and needs some updating. Those things apart, the house is in a fine, quiet location, except for the renovation going on next door. All-in-all, a good spot to spend time at the beach.

excellent.

very clean, close to the beach, nice patio,

very clean, close to the beach, nice patio,

This was a great place to spend some time! Just steps from the beach and with a wonderful deck and ocean view it served our needs very well. Other things that were great:
location (close to town and super close to the beach)
big deck
fairly well-stocked kitchen (though no spices or cooking oil were present)
very quiet
excellent wifi (it was a working holiday for me)
good bedding and towels and comfortable beds


What could have been better? The downstairs has plenty of beds but is one big room so no privacy (it worked fine for us, a group of women on a getaway) but might not be so good for couples. The upstairs is basically a yurt, which again we loved, but it's a bit of a strange configuration. Also, the spiral staircase is very narrow and steep so my big older dog had to use the stairs to the deck outside to get in and out of the house.

None of those things had a negative impact on the trip, but they are good to know in advance.

All in all, it was a wonderful place to spend some time and I would definitely stay here again.

This was a great place to spend some time! Just steps from the beach and with a wonderful deck and ocean view it served our needs very well. Other things that were great:
location (close to town and super close to the beach)
big deck
fairly well-stocked kitchen (though no spices or cooking oil were present)
very quiet
excellent wifi (it was a working holiday for me)
good bedding and towels and comfortable beds


What could have been better? The downstairs has plenty of beds but is one big room so no privacy (it worked fine for us, a group of women on a getaway) but might not be so good for couples. The upstairs is basically a yurt, which again we loved, but it's a bit of a strange configuration. Also, the spiral staircase is very narrow and steep so my big older dog had to use the stairs to the deck outside to get in and out of the house.

None of those things had a negative impact on the trip, but they are good to know in advance.

All in all, it was a wonderful place to spend some time and I would definitely stay here again.

We've been coming to Manzanita for years, almost always trying a new location each time. This is the farthest south in town we've stayed and yet all the amenities are easily accessible. We loved the quiet and proximity of the beach. Fantastic, comfy little cottage with wonderful 2nd story deck. Perfect for a couple and a dog.

We've been coming to Manzanita for years, almost always trying a new location each time. This is the farthest south in town we've stayed and yet all the amenities are easily accessible. We loved the quiet and proximity of the beach. Fantastic, comfy little cottage with wonderful 2nd story deck. Perfect for a couple and a dog.

Accurate description, very clean and well maintained, great management company, perfect location...not sure I would stay again though. The only place to sit and chat with others was the kitchen table which got uncomfortable after a while...

Accurate description, very clean and well maintained, great management company, perfect location...not sure I would stay again though. The only place to sit and chat with others was the kitchen table which got uncomfortable after a while...

The Vista Del Mar is cute and cozy, with high quality furnishings, and the beds we used were very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the appliances all work. The showers are great, too. The window treatments allow for complete darkness, which is a real treat when you want to sleep past dawn! We made good use of the wood stove to heat the upper level. Unfortunately it kept the furnace from heating the lower level, so it was quite chilly there. I would recommend a way to heat it separately to make that space comfortable in cool weather. Also, both sets of keys were extremely difficult to use, especially in the upper level lock. Either the locks or keys need to be adjusted to make access easier.

Use of the washer/dryer needs to be resolved. Some communications said we could use it, others said it was unavailable. It would have been helpful to have access. Overall we had a good experience with two adults and two dogs. We wouldnt want more than people than that, as the main floor plan is a little tight. Beach access is an easy walk on a quiet street.

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We are currently in the evacuation level 3 zone in the gorge. As soon as the kids started facing trouble breathing, my first thought was to book a place with sunset as we always do. As usual, the placevwe rented was great. Super clean and very nice. The process was easy as usual, too. The only problem was that we had to get back home!

We are currently in the evacuation level 3 zone in the gorge. As soon as the kids started facing trouble breathing, my first thought was to book a place with sunset as we always do. As usual, the placevwe rented was great. Super clean and very nice. The process was easy as usual, too. The only problem was that we had to get back home!

Great location yards from the beach.
Lovely walk into town along beach and great to see the stars at night.
The numerous photos make you wonder if the owners really want to rent but otherwise it is all good.

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The rental lacks some privacy in how it's constructed with walls not going entirely to the ceiling upstairs and one large bedroom downstairs. The upper bedroom could use a nightstand or some extra shelving to place or store items. The upper shower seemed to be leaking in the lower bathroom as well. All those minor issues did not overwhelm the general feeling of the house and the proximity to the beach. It was a thoroughly enjoyable time.

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Close to beach, fairly quiet, lots of nature (birds), can hear the ocean. House a bit peculiar in its layout and definitely NOT for small toddlers or sight challenged pets. Spiral staircase in near center of main room. Very dangerous. Kitchen good. Water pressure very good. Master bath very small but adequate. Deck outside is highlight.

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Close to beach, fairly quiet, lots of nature (birds), can hear the ocean. House a bit peculiar in its layout and definitely NOT for small toddlers or sight challenged pets. Spiral staircase in near center of main room. Very dangerous. Kitchen good. Water pressure very good. Master bath very small but adequate. Deck outside is highlight.

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We had a wonderful time at Vista Del Mar. It's not often that with my work schedule at the hospital I get very many days off in a row and we were looking for a quiet place to unwind and spend some time with each other and this property was absolutely perfect for us. And just steps from the trail to an amazing beach. Great views from top deck too. Neighborhood is quiet and everyone was very accommodating with our schedules and the long drive down we experienced. We had a great time! Thank you for letting us stay in your home for a much needed wonderful weekend together.

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We stayed (2 adults, 4 kids and a dog) 5 nights in the Vista del Mar cabin. The cabin was very clean and comfortable and is located just a couple of houses from a beach entrance. Walking to the village took ca. 20 minutes by the beach. While we fit snuggly in, the "master" bed is a queen and the other beds downstairs a bunk bed and two twins. Just to consider when you plan. Also the central heating was hot upstairs and pretty chilly downstairs, but this is the problem with most houses. Two extra chairs for dining would be a great addition. We really enjoyed our getaway!

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We stayed (2 adults, 4 kids and a dog) 5 nights in the Vista del Mar cabin. The cabin was very clean and comfortable and is located just a couple of houses from a beach entrance. Walking to the village took ca. 20 minutes by the beach. While we fit snuggly in, the "master" bed is a queen and the other beds downstairs a bunk bed and two twins. Just to consider when you plan. Also the central heating was hot upstairs and pretty chilly downstairs, but this is the problem with most houses. Two extra chairs for dining would be a great addition. We really enjoyed our getaway!

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Great home for couple or family, not ideal for small children as steep stairs. View of ocean from deck and path to beach steps away. Slightly cluttered, but clean and well stocked. Would return as location was great.

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I loved the view from the living room and deck. So close to the beach. The master bed is too small and lacks any sense of privacy.

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House is really cute. Just a few steps to the sand and ocean. Well equipped for all your cooking needs.

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great place to stay and pet friendly. lovely 1/2 block to ocean and comfy and quirky :)

great place to stay and pet friendly. lovely 1/2 block to ocean and comfy and quirky :)

We had a very short walk to the beach, which was great. We were able to bring our dogs...that was a treat. The house was a bit small, but very clean and cute...from the decor to the many family pictures.

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This rental exceeded our expectations. Loved it. Two houses away from the beach, and a nice big deck that has treetop view of the ocean. Very nice HD tv with tivo and dvd player (note, could not get the dvd player to work - think it's missing the correct HDMI cable connection). House was very clean and had all the other ammenities we needed. Love the spriral staircase. Will definately recommend to friends. Some suggestions. The upstairs bedroom has two open "windows" to the living room. Definately need some glass put in them. The lack of privacy is a problem, especially since the walls do not go up to the ceiling. The downstairs tv is a relic from the past. A new small tv would not cost that much. In terms of the peak-a-boo view of the ocean, just trimming the tops of the nearby trees would be a huge improvement there. Also, the only beds are a full bed upstairs and two twins down. Most rentals have at least a queen bed. Makes it difficult for two couples. Finally, the house has two garages. Would be nice if one was available for guests. Parking out of the elements would be helpful. Otherwise, great place!

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everything was great at Vista Del Mar...the accommodations were comfortable. Nicely furnished and very comfortable beds. Kitchen was well equipped.

Nice place. Well stocked kitchen. Responsive property managers. But pricey for such a small, poorly laid out space. "partial ocean view" is only if you stand on your tiptoes and squint.

Very nice place ,close to beach . Deck with table and BBQ makes the place
Very relaxing retreat

We loved our stay at the Vista del Mar. It's a cozy, very well-maintained cabin with a fantastic deck. It's a fair walk into town but the short walk to the beach more than made up for that. People with mobility issues may find this property a challenge but my mother had recently had knee surgery and did OK on the stairs up to the main level. She couldn't handle the spiral staircase, though, so I took the basement room. The basement is a bit dark but the main level is so lovely that I only used my room to sleep. I'd definitely stay here again.