The Dude's Abode A-Frame Private Ocean Access
About this chalet rental
Nestled in Otter Rock, this charming chalet for $177 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. The Dude's Abode is a small, 1969 A-Frame in the small oceanfront community of the Alpine Chalets. We are set in a forested, high-bank oceanfront 7-Acre setting at Otter Rock, along with 10 other privately owned chalets. The community shares a private path with access to the best surfing beach in the area! Restored to a 1969 vibe, fans of vintage A-Frame villages, surfers, and free spirits will love this spot. An original "tiny house" village at the beach, this 656 Square foot A-Frame Chalet has a kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling (open to the loft), bedroom, and ensuite bath on the main level. The upper level loft has 2 twin beds, a built in desk, and a peek of the ocean framed by shore pines out the upper window. The lower bedroom has a queen bed. Loft access is by a ladder with rails, so this would not be suitable for a toddler or a child who is not a good stair-climber yet. The ensuite bath is shared, so access for all guests through the main (downstairs) bedroom. It's a classic cabin-style, for families and close friends who don't mind sharing space. We have restored this home to its 1969 look. You'll love the location, the coziness, the high ceilings. The Dude's Abode is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). The Abode is very popular-- if it is unavailable for your dates, check out our New Listing "Mermaid's Rest" in the same village. The seven acre grounds include 2 firepits and barbecue areas, park benches, a swing-set, grassy and forested areas. Most of this part of the coast has steep staircases for beach access, so you'll enjoy the stroll down through the beach on a meandering path, with just a few stairs at beach level. Access is about a mile from public access either direction, so this area is much less crowded than other beaches any time of year. Beautiful long view of the beach, from Devils Punchbowl to the North to Yaquina Head lighthouse to the South. We won't be in your space during your stay, but are often nearby and have staff who can help in the event of an emergency. There is a groundskeeper (Lance) who lives full time on the Alpine Chalets property, in the event of emergency or security issues. Otter Rock is a small community along the "Otter Crest Loop" a beautiful, scenic section of historic Highway 101 between Newport and Depoe Bay, Oregon. This whole section of the Oregon Coast is "high bank" Oceanfront, with most beach access by steep staircase. Our Alpine Chalets community is special for the 7 acre grounds (shared by only 11 separate Chalets) and for the hiking path down to the beach. The path is a bit steep at the top, but is generally easier to use than public access stairs in this area. Usually deserted and very private, that privacy changes for surf school! We are just south of the popular Otter Rock surfing beach and are perfect for your surf getaway. The old highway is close to Hwy 101. 1 mile North is public access for surfing, the Devils Punchbowl State Park, and Otter Rock Marine Preserve with tidepools. 8 miles south in Newport with shopping, a fishing fleet, charters, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Car is recommended. We are on the Oregon Coast bicycle route; and would be a great stop for hard-care cyclists doing their dream 101 ride. No stairs into unit; main bedroom, bath and kitchen on one level. Please ask if you have accessibility concerns. 2 parking spaces in assigned parking space. Driveway is the far south end of Otter Crest Loop, marked "Alpine Chalets." 10 minute drive South to Newport, 10 minute drive North to Depoe Bay. "Like" our social media page to see travel suggestions or post your pictures.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Otter Rock, OR
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(30 Reviews)
5.0
The Ramble On was a wonderful place to stay! Our little A-frame was just right for the 4 of us and our dogs. We were very impressed by the cleanliness of the property upon check-in, especially being near a beach and pet friendly. There wasn’t a lick of sand or pet hair anywhere. Kudos to the cleaning crew. The furnishing and beds were comfortable. The kitchen was adequate for the few things we made.
My only complaint about the whole experience was the beach access wasn’t quite as easy as I feel the pictures made it appear. My elderly mother was with us, and she couldn’t traverse the trail down to the beach which was disappointing. Other than that, we were very pleased with the property. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Loved the thoughtful touches. Everything anyone could need is supplied in the chalet. :)
5.0
The house was as advertised. The owners were very nice.
I would rent this place again. Wish there was parking for more than 1 car. Overall great experience.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay here and we’ll be back hopefully next summer too. Communication with the owner was seamless as well.
5.0
Fun Family Beach Get A Way!
We had a great time here! Great location, the beach was perfect, so clean and private and beautiful! We really enjoyed out nightly sunset beach trips. The little trail to the beach was pretty easy and short for us, but definitely makes your legs feel the burn on the way back up! We are pretty active so it wasn’t a big deal for us, but if someone had some Mobility issues then it could possibly be harder for them.
The cabin was cute and fun, and our family had a great time there. Great location, close to lots of things to do, we even drove to nearby Depot Bay and saw Whales!!
5.0
Fun experience
My husband and I stayed here for a week and loved this place! It is clean and cute inside/out, has short walk to the beach, and a great location! Highly recommend!
5.0
The dude-inspired decoration scheme is brilliant! We found the whole place to be super cozy and relaxing and would love to return.
10.0
The dude-inspired decoration scheme is brilliant! We found the whole place to be super cozy and relaxing and would love to return.
5.0
inspired and relaxing
The dude-inspired decoration scheme is brilliant! We found the whole place to be super cozy and relaxing and would love to return.
5.0
The house was in a great location with easy access to a relatively private section of the beach. The house was clean and cute, and my family definitely enjoyed the disco ball ;) We will be back!
10.0
The house was in a great location with easy access to a relatively private section of the beach. The house was clean and cute, and my family definitely enjoyed the disco ball ;) We will be back!
5.0
Fun house, great spot
The house was in a great location with easy access to a relatively private section of the beach. The house was clean and cute, and my family definitely enjoyed the disco ball ;) We will be back!
5.0
This property was so cozy and unique. We came here for a mother-daughter get away and had a great time. The location is fantastic and the beach completely exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this property!
5.0
Fantastic property and beach
This property was so cozy and unique. We came here for a mother-daughter get away and had a great time. The location is fantastic and the beach completely exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this property!
4.0
This place is well decorated and is close to the beach. The property has more of a funky motel feel than a cabin or Shalet in the woods. Perfect for people on their 20’s or early 30’s. Front window view is a huge parking lot. Out back is the highway that you drove in on. Luckily traffic is light at night so the traffic noise did not keep me up.
4.0
Funky Motel Feel on the Coast
This place is well decorated and is close to the beach. The property has more of a funky motel feel than a cabin or Shalet in the woods. Perfect for people on their 20’s or early 30’s. Front window view is a huge parking lot. Out back is the highway that you drove in on. Luckily traffic is light at night so the traffic noise did not keep me up.
5.0
Really nice, perfect location. We really had a great time, it was perfect for what we needed.
5.0
Name says it all
Really nice, perfect location. We really had a great time, it was perfect for what we needed.
5.0
Definitely recommend this sweet little spot. A quick walk to the beach (there is a small hill to climb/descend). Games, books, & movies available in the house, and all the things you’d need. We really enjoyed the getaway.
5.0
Just as advertised, great communication with Owners, funky and fun! LOVED that beach was short hike away. Highly recommend!
5.0
Sweet spot
Definitely recommend this sweet little spot. A quick walk to the beach (there is a small hill to climb/descend). Games, books, & movies available in the house, and all the things you’d need. We really enjoyed the getaway.
5.0
Dudettes Abode..awesome!
Just as advertised, great communication with Owners, funky and fun! LOVED that beach was short hike away. Highly recommend!
5.0
The title sums it up perfectly. Quiet place. Privateish beach. Cozy home. Would come back for sure. Don’t forget to check out the dvd library they surprisingly had The Big Lebowski!!
5.0
My husband is a huge Lebowski fan. We came here for his birthday and had such a kick with the themed chalet. It was clean, well organized, and a short walk to a semi private beach. The only bummer is that the campfire and bbq area was closed. We had a bonfire on the beach instead and minus the wind it was great. The kids loved having their own space upstairs in the loft. I highly recommend!
5.0
What a great getaway spot! We spent 3 lovely days at The Dudes Abode and will definitely be back. Cozy place and great location!
5.0
Perfect Lil Chalet with private beach.
The title sums it up perfectly. Quiet place. Privateish beach. Cozy home. Would come back for sure. Don’t forget to check out the dvd library they surprisingly had The Big Lebowski!!
5.0
Calling all Big Lebowski fans!
My husband is a huge Lebowski fan. We came here for his birthday and had such a kick with the themed chalet. It was clean, well organized, and a short walk to a semi private beach. The only bummer is that the campfire and bbq area was closed. We had a bonfire on the beach instead and minus the wind it was great. The kids loved having their own space upstairs in the loft. I highly recommend!
5.0
Great place! Looking forward to going back!
What a great getaway spot! We spent 3 lovely days at The Dudes Abode and will definitely be back. Cozy place and great location!
5.0
Funky and fun!
We loved our stay here! The location is unbeatable and we absolutely loved the funky 1970s-esque theming of the house. We look forward to coming back in the future!
5.0
Wonderful place
comfy and cozy place in a perfect location. Highly recommend!
5.0
So beautiful place
Very cozy and beautiful place with a gorgeous beach.
5.0
Wonderful, beyond expectations
This place has all the creature comforts of home and then some!, can't say enough good things about this place.... thanks for sharing such a wonderful getaway experience. The trail to the overlook and down to the beach was beyond beautiful.
5.0
Charming little getaway
This is such a cute little place and so full of character and thoughtful details. We loved the quick access to the beach, as well as being close to Newport without actually being in the city. John and Heather have really been thoughtful in creating a pleasant experience for their guests, from stocking the bathroom with lots of little necessities one might have forgotten to providing a really helpful guide on things to do in the area. The house itself is very comfortable and cozy. The only thing I would change, as another reviewer mentioned, is adding blinds or a shade to the top window. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and in fact my 5 year old was on the verge of tears on our last day at the thought of leaving “our little house.” Thanks, John and Heather!
5.0
Wonderful family holiday
We had a wonderful stay at "The Dude's Abode" it was so nice to come back to the cabin when the fog rolled in during our week stay. There was plenty of room for our family of 4 and we took advantage of the games and DVDs provided on some of the chilly nights.
Loved the beach that was great to walk down to. Our first trip down I thought we would just "take a peek", but 4 hours later we were still wandering, wading, and exploring.
I have wanted to holiday on the Oregon coast for over 25 years, this was a fantastic and cozy way to do it. Thanks John & Heather!!
5.0
Cozy and comfortable
Our family loved this little cabin home. Perfect for our family of four plus one dog. Great beach access, and great location on the coast in general. We will be back!
5.0
Great location
Was a great location to base out of for trips up and down the coast, whale watched in Depoe Bay and enjoyed walking the historic bay front in Newport, both are close by. The property was just as described, and though it is a bit of a walk to the beach (not so very far, but it is on an incline the whole way) the beach is quite private. During our for night stay there ware netted more than a half dozen other people within a quarter mile of us.
5.0
great time
Loved the secluded "cabins"! It's a little walk to the beach. Beach was almost private. The cabin was clean and everything worked. Only suggestion is they put a blind in the front 2nd floor window. Not only did it add to heat in cabin, but it produced a strong glare on first floor.
Our dog (lab) loved it! They have pick up bags and a hose to wash her off after the beach.
Would highly recommend!
5.0
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
The Abode is awesome. Definitely recommend. Couldn’t have been more happy. We will be back!
5.0
Great place for vacation.
Great access to the beach for surfing and other water activities. The Dude's abode is a neat and cozy place to stay. It brought up a lot of fond childhood memories. The owners (Heather and John) are great people who obviously care about their renters having a great experience.
5.0
Perfect getaway, loved it!
Perfect getaway! Property had everything we needed and was very clean.
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Otter Rock?
The average price for a rental in Otter Rock is $138 per night. This rental is $39 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Dude's Abode A-Frame Private Ocean Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Dude's Abode A-Frame Private Ocean Access pet friendly?
Yes! This chalet is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Dude's Abode A-Frame Private Ocean Access?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, dishwasher, and tv.
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