Cove Keep sits on a quiet, wooded stretch of the northern Oregon coast in Arch Cape, three stories of glass and timber angled at the Pacific. It's built for people who came here to disconnect — the kind of house where the ocean is the only thing competing for attention, and it wins.
You wake up to the water. Step outside for the cold, clean coastal air, or walk down toward Cove Beach when the tide's right. When you'd rather not move, there's a book and the Pacific doing what it does.
Inside, large west-facing picture windows frame the ocean across the open living and dining area, where high ceilings keep everything bright and airy even when the weather turns — which, on this coast, is part of the appeal. An antique-style stove anchors the room on cooler evenings, and the large sofa is where the group tends to settle.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a dining table that seats eight, and barstool seating for the casual version of dinner. Three bedrooms give everyone room to spread out, and every bed in the house carries a memory foam mattress, a choice of pillows, and hotel-grade linens.
The primary suite takes the king bed, its own balcony, and an uninterrupted ocean view. The second bedroom holds a queen. The third has two twin-over-full bunks, which makes it the kids' room by unanimous decision, and a queen sleeper sofa in the second living room adds flexibility for a larger group. In-home laundry handles the rest.
Cove Keep sits just north of Oswald West State Park, where a forest trail drops through old-growth spruce to Short Sand Beach — one of the best short hikes on the coast and a serious surf spot when the swell cooperates. Hug Point is a few minutes north for sea caves, a waterfall onto the sand, and tide pools worth timing your day around, and the Neahkahnie Mountain trailhead is close enough for a morning that ends with the whole coastline laid out below you. Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock sit about fifteen minutes north for groceries, shops, and dinner; Manzanita is a similar run south over the mountain. The privacy here is real, but nothing is genuinely far.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!
Ancient forests meet the sea along the Oregon Coast. It’s a nature lover’s paradise, with hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking during the day and foggy nights spent bundled up in a blanket under the stars. Outdoor activities abound, with everything from relaxing on the beach to fishing for sturgeon and salmon. Explore towns that line the coast—you won’t want to miss the craft beer that the area is famous for. Cheers!
Local Attractions: Nehalem Bay State Park, Oswald West State Park, Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. 5 miles to the Cannon beach area with unique shops and galleries. Explore restaurants throughout Manzanita including Big Wave Cafe, Yolk, Neah-Kah-Nie Bistro, San Dune Pub, and Marzano's Pizza Pie.
Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am. Noise disturbances will be reported.
- This is a three-story house with four flights of stairs required to reach the top level. Please note there is no elevator.
- Please be aware that Wi-Fi and cell phone coverage may be limited due to our geographical location. You may experience interruptions during your stay.
- No firewood is provided, and guests must supply their own. Wood from the front or back yard is prohibited.
- There is no air conditioning.
Parking Details:
- On-site parking is available for four cars.
- There is no parking available on the west side of the home.
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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / 2 Twin-over-full bunk beds.
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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
STR Permit Registration Number: 20180010
