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The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view

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A beach with waves, a large rock formation, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and three wooden stools.
A living room with a beige sofa, a dining table with chairs, a blue heater, and a door with a birdhouse on the doormat.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a flower bed.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a view through a glass door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Cannon Beach, OR
  • Place, Tolovana Beach State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannon Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Haystack Hill State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cannon Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Cannon Beach (Tolovana Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. .This vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Seaside Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tolovana Beach State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tolovana Beach State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cannon Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Haystack Hill State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cannon Beach History Center and Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ecola State Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cannon Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelican Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Divine Grounds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ecola Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mo's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view

This attractive three level home is good for families or couples wanting some privacy. Ground floor King bed as well as a fold out couch allow for 4 to sleep in one room. This room has a large flat screen TV and gas fireplace creating a cozy atmosphere. There is a bathroom with tile shower on this floor. A modern kitchen and open living area on the 2nd floor capture views of the ocean and access to a west-facing and south deck with BBQ. This floor also has a small TV room that serves as a bedroom with foldout couch, and a bathroom with 2 sinks and a bathtub, and adjoining large capacity laundry room. The master bedroom on the 3rd floor faces west to see Haystack. The other 3rd floor bedroom has 2 queen beds, antique furniture, a reading nook, also with Haystack view, . The top floor bathroom has an attractive tile shower, & skylight. Your "must have wi-fi" members will enjoy high speed connection with good reception in all locations of the home. Flat screen TV and a nice sound system on the 2nd floor offering iPod or iPhone connection to play Pandora selections, if desired. TV in master bedroom and ground floor as well.
This was a family home for 30 yrs, chosen by my mother, Dorothy. Though she's gone now, the many years we enjoyed visiting this home have great memories. We hope that by sharing this unique home and nice location with others, you might develop similar fond memories of Cannon Beach and the time spent in this home.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Dorothy Lou Family Home; short walk to beach, ocean view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay there. Great location and good communication with the owner. It was very clean and spacious. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful, we love all the space, and easy access to the beach! The decks are also great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, great location, well prepared with necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (2 couples, one toddler) loved our week at the Dorothy Lou House! We had plenty of space, and everything in the house functioned well. I especially appreciated knowing that if we had questions I could email the owner.A few bonuses about the location (which was amazing): the beach was an easy 2 block walk away, through safe and pleasant neighborhoods; there is a lovely grocery store just a few blocks south; across the street from the grocery store is a small playground for kids; and Sea Level Coffee- a small but delicious coffee shop- is only a block south. If we have the opportunity to return to Cannon Beach with family, we will definitely check this place out again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice visit to Cannon Beach with relatives that have never been to OR
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful space and fully equiped!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd year I've rented the house for myself and a number of friends from various parts of the country. It's a great house for a group of friends or a family get together. All of my guests have enjoyed their stays - the location is great, there are ocean views from the deck, living room and primary bedroom, beach access is easy. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are comfortable. There is an excellent grocery store within walking distance and there is a good pub and Mo's Seafood are both within walking distance. The owner, Karl, is always helpful. I hope to book again for several days next spring.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay at Canon Beach

Beautiful location and home. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great house for the 5 of us friends, the kitchen had everything we needed. Great view of the sunset and short walk to the beachThe beds were comfortableThe host was quick to respond to questions and sent detailed instructions and suggestions where to explore and eat. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Beach House

The house is minutes from the beach. Great floor plan for a couple of families. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway!

Great location & lovely getaway! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

happy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

late summer family getaway

This was a great property and experience and it enhanced our visit to Cannon Beach. The location is perfect for access to the beach, hikes, biking, shopping, etc. We would definitely stay here again when we visit Cannon Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Second time we have stayed here. Love the easy beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location away from busy downtown but close to a very beautiful area of beach. My family enjoyed our stay, loved having fires on the beach. The house was equipped with all necessities including plenty of towels, soap, tp, etc. We were all very comfortable staying here and would return if ever in the area again.
Haystack Rock
Easy access to the beach
Fires on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family vacation

Everything was great, our stay at the Dorothy Lou has become a yearly tradition. The house fits our family perfectly and it’s an easy walk to the beach. The decks are great to sit and relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Home

My family had never visited Cannon Beach and we were blown away by the beauty of this place. The Dorothy Lou Beach home was perfect regarding location, convenience and outdoor/indoor spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home to spend your vacation or a weekend away. It is just one block from a super cute coffee shop and barely a block from the beach. We had a fantastic time. You can easily walk to Haystack rock. It’s a quiet and lovely location with everything you could possibly need. Most important to me is that the bed was incredibly comfortable and warm highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rejuvenation

Excellent property, so close to the beach. Perfect location in town. Excellent amenities in the home. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group of seven. The bedrooms were a great size and perfect to have 3 bathrooms!!! Wonderful location to walk to the beach and the park area by Mo's so the grandsons could play. We had elk all around the house on the first day, so fun to watch. I like the Tolovana area, not so crowded on the beach and quiet. Three days of sunny weather and calm wind.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Excellent location - easy beach access in a quiet neighborhood. Great views! Very comfortable house for 2 families. Easy communication with owner - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannon Beach

Nice house. Lots of stairs. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Good space for 4 couples…nice common area to sit and talk, 2 porches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

The house was perfect. Short walk to beach. The house is light, the views were wonderful, kitchen well equipped. We will definitely return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual beach trip

This house is perfect. Plenty of space for everyone to move around. The decks are great for catching some afternoon sun and the kitchen has everything you need. The owner is prompt with check in details and very reachable if needed. This was our 3rd stay and already have the house booked for next summer. Beach is also a very short and easy walk.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful coast getaway

Our family (my husband and I, our 7 year old son, and his grandparents) all loved staying at the Dorothy Lou. The home itself is very clean and well appointed, plenty of towels and linens. Having access to the beach, amazing coffee shop, and grocery store all within walking distance made our stay a breeze. Some of our favorite memories we will take from the trip are our morning walks to the tide pools by Haystack Rock and playing board games around the table in the evenings. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024