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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2091 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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Manzanita, OR
  • Place, Nehalem Bay State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Haystack Rock
  • Place, Cannon Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manzanita

With a stay at this vacation home in Manzanita, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Sunset Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Manzanita Golf Course. .This vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Cannon Beach and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Haystack Rock.

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nehalem Bay State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nehalem Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cannon Beach - 18 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Rockaway Beach - 22 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cannon Beach Station - 21 min drive
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roost Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manzanita News & Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wanda's Cafe + Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bunk House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish N Chips - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waves on a Whim

Summary:

New construction on a dead-end street and close to everything! MCA #50370



The Space:

Waves on a Whim is a luxurious custom-built home one short block from the beach and even closer to the quaint main street of Laneda Avenue. Recently built in 2021, for family beach vacations and enjoying all that Manzanita has to offer. It is the perfect place for groups of up to 10 (max 8 adults) looking to spend time together on the beautiful Oregon Coast, no matter the weather.



The welcoming foyer is spacious enough for the whole family to escape the rain on wet days. Kick off your shoes, turn on the fireplace with the flip of a switch, and get cozy on the plush L-shaped leather sofa in the roomy living room. Offering elegant finishes and new KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, any chef will appreciate the fully stocked kitchen with plenty of natural light. Quartz countertops, sleek white cabinetry, and living plants lovingly cared for by the homeowner add to the appeal of this inviting space. The uncluttered dining area seats six at the table and four more at the island, with bar stools providing ample seating for guests.



The first-floor room with a queen-sized Murphy bed (made up on request) offers a quiet place for relaxing away from the other bedrooms and features a workspace where you can hook up your laptop or tablet to get some work done. Those with small children in tow will be grateful for the affixed safety gate at the bottom of the staircase.



The second-floor bunk room sleeps up to 5 people. Kids of all ages will delight in fun touches like the LED rope lights wound around the bunk stair railing. Littles can play “vacation rental office” at the sweet miniature desk built into the foot of the bed. Down the hallway is the primary bedroom with a giant king bed, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and ensuite bathroom with a remote-controlled bidet. The buttery soft leather armchair and ottoman invite you to curl up with a good book and ignore the world for a while…



Upstairs, you’ll also find a full guest bathroom with a tub/shower combo and a laundry room boasting a state-of-the-art GE front-loading washer and dryer set. At the end of the hall, there’s a third bedroom with a comfortable queen bed and a flat-screen TV. Catch breathtaking views of Neahkahnie Mountain from the north-facing window and watch the sun go down over the Pacific on clear evenings.



Ride one of the available bikes to town for a strong cup of coffee each morning before taking a long stroll on Manzanita’s captivating 7-mile beach. Pick up some fresh local seafood to grill up on the gas BBQ in the backyard while your guests lounge and relish in one another’s company on the comfy outdoor furniture. Sorry, but no pets are allowed at Waves on a whim.



Walkable to all the delicious dining options and fun shops in town, Waves on a Whim will become a family favorite here in Manzanita!



Close proximity to Waves on a Whim is Carmel Cottage and Captains Hideaway. All on the same street.



Additional Amenities/Information:

Occupancy limit is 10 (8 max adults)

Parking for up to 3 vehicles/Single car garage

NO smoking of any kind on the property

EV Charger "LEVEL 2" 40 Amp EVSE in the garage has the SAE J1772 connector (J-plug/Type 1)

3 Flat Screen TVs with streaming capabilities (must log in to your own accounts)

Subwoofer, BT sound bar, and surround sound speakers in the Living Room/Kitchen

Air conditioning on the main level only (mini split)

Cooler, folding beach chairs, beach wagon, skim board, clam gun and beach toys

3 adult bikes (not to be used on the beach)

Backyard seating area w/fire pit (seasonal)

Table and chairs outside

Built-in stair gate on main floor

Pack N' Play

Contemporary Linear Gas Fireplace in the living room

Samsung smart vacuum robot

Card table with 4 folding chairs

One block to the beach and town

No pets allowed for guests (Owner's dogs visits the home from time to time)

There is an exterior camera by the front door and one in the backyard that both face out.



Amenities provided in each Manzanita Beach Getaway home:

Toilet paper

Paper towel

Tissue

Fragrance-free laundry detergent sheets

Laundry stain remover

Dish washing soap, dishwasher tablets

New kitchen sponge

Hand soap

Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash/Bar Soaps

Foil/Saran wrap

Kitchen and bathroom can liners

Basic spices, salt and pepper (no oils, sprays)

Batteries for remotes

Hair dryers in each bathroom

12-Cup Coffee makers and filters if applicable

Coffee Grinder

Gas Barbecue

Beach Towels



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole property.



The Neighborhood:

Manzanita is a small, friendly village 23 miles south of Seaside and 25 miles north of Tillamook. The town is known for its beautiful seven-mile stretch of beach with views of Neahkahnie Mountain, wonderful shops, and friendly people.



Getting Around:

No need for a vehicle while in Manzanita unless you would like to travel to adjacent towns. Everything is walkable.



Interaction with Guests:

We are here when you need us! We can be reached during office hours 7 days a week from 9am to 5:30pm. We also have an after hours team for those things that can not wait till the next day.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,091 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Please note: Guests must call our office to confirm each reservation verbally. We like to talk with our guests to make your experience better. Pl...

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 and a first aid kit
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

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Waves on a Whim Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl a.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is modern and beautiful. The kitchen is amazing. the sleeping spaces quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This beautiful home is in a perfect location, a 5 minute walk to the beach and even less time to downtown shopping and food. Well appointed home, quiet setting, we had a wonderfully relaxed and enjoyable time. Would not hesitate to book the home again. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the home and its proximity to the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredible location! Steps to the beach, great coffee and treats in the morning. You can walk everywhere. Beautiful home and backyard. I wish the weather was better for our stay but I will be back. The fireplace was super cozy! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025