Wonderful!

The one priority for renting a house on the coast was the hot tub. We rented an extra night (Sunday) so my husband and I could enjoy the hot tub after our family left. The hot tub went to economy mode on Sunday. We figured that out Sunday afternoon. We changed the settings but the hot tub never got up to temperature before we left. We called property management/booking agent. We felt bad about calling on Easter but again paid for an extra night just so we could use the hot tub.

The house turned out perfect for what we needed! The house was huge! Plenty of space for our big group, clean, close to the beach.

The one priority for renting a house on the coast was the hot tub. We rented an extra night (Sunday) so my husband and I could enjoy the hot tub after our family left. The hot tub went to economy mode on Sunday. We figured that out Sunday afternoon. We changed the settings but the hot tub never got up to temperature before we left. We called property management/booking agent. We felt bad about calling on Easter but again paid for an extra night just so we could use the hot tub.

Wonderful!

Parking was tricky because we had 3 SUV's but there is plenty of parking. We loved it. Would definitely rent it again.

Parking was tricky because we had 3 SUV's but there is plenty of parking. We loved it. Would definitely rent it again.

Great place for large group. Enjoyed the uniqueness of the home thoroughly.

Great place for large group. Enjoyed the uniqueness of the home thoroughly.

Property is fun, with various levels available and lots of stairs Great location for walking to beach and town Seating for more than 5 or 6 in one room would need tricky. Had trouble getting hot tub to function properly, which could have been partial operator error. Details on cleaning could be addressed (ie. Grimy areas around the handles in kitchen)

Property is fun, with various levels available and lots of stairs Great location for walking to beach and town Seating for more than 5 or 6 in one room would need tricky. Had trouble getting hot tub to function properly, which could have been partial operator error. Details on cleaning could be addressed (ie. Grimy areas around the handles in kitchen)

The location on the coast is nice. But the place was not good and not as advertised. Multiple Appliances didn’t work. The dishwasher didn’t work and it had soap in it from previous user so I assume it’s been broken for some time. The washing machines both gave us trouble and never worked. None of the windows have screens so we couldn’t keep the windows open in the room we had reserved for our kids (both young and curious). This is a pretty bad safety issue for families with young kids. Chairs were really uncomfortable. One kitchen table chair was so uncomfortable it was difficult to get through breakfast without pain. Location is nice and close to kid’s park, beach and local shops.

The location on the coast is nice. But the place was not good and not as advertised. Multiple Appliances didn’t work. The dishwasher didn’t work and it had soap in it from previous user so I assume it’s been broken for some time. The washing machines both gave us trouble and never worked. None of the windows have screens so we couldn’t keep the windows open in the room we had reserved for our kids (both young and curious). This is a pretty bad safety issue for families with young kids. Chairs were really uncomfortable. One kitchen table chair was so uncomfortable it was difficult to get through breakfast without pain. Location is nice and close to kid’s park, beach and local shops.

Great location, plenty of room, and the kids enjoyed the secret game room and spa. Playground right across the street was also a highlight.

The property owner treated us like common criminals after we rented her house in Newport, Oregon. She claimed we damaged a door, but did not even ask if we did, which WE DID NOT. She then told us the cost to fix the damage, coincidentally enough, was exactly our entire DEPOSIT so VRBO gave it to her that and was that. The owners they have four other properties in Oregon, be careful. The owner's first e-mail to us was: The door in the game room, connecting the unit you rented to the neighboring unit, was kicked in. This is breaking and entering, trespass, and criminal vandalism. Unfortunately I must now file a police report as well as charge your security deposit. I cannot imagine who could do this to someone else’s home, and am beyond disappointed. I will need to provide the police with your name as the responsible guest, but if you were unaware of this, you may wish to identify the responsible member(s) of your party as soon as possible. I will email you pictures of the damage." Important to note there was no walk through when we left. The owner was absolutely not willing to even consider the idea that someone else that has access to the property (she was out of the country during our stay so she relied on second hand information someone gave her) could have possibly done the damage and simply placed the blame on the tenants. My wife and I rented the house so we could take our children, their spouses and kids to visit my wife's aging mother in Newport. We are all professional, respectful and honest people who also own rental property. We had the code to open all doors so there was no reason to break in as she accused us. Let me reiterate that if we would have caused the damage, we would be the first to acknowledge it and pay for it. It is not the money, it's the absolute conviction without even a discussion by both the owner and VRBO/HomeAway. The second problem is with VRBO and their corporate owner HomeAway. I've contacted them four times and each time they say they'll get back to us within 24-48 hours It has now been 13 days since we first contacted them and NOTHING. In all our reaching out to them, they have never asked us for our version of events.

Very nice, enjoyed every moment.

Very nice, enjoyed every moment.

This property is in a nice neighborhood close to the beach (though the walk down the beach bluff could be a trial for the mobility-challenged). The house itself is arrayed over four floors (when counting the basement level); potentially another issue for those with stair-based problems. When we arrived we were disappointed with the overflowing outside trash can, broken door on the top floor and low level of window cleanliness. Had the foregoing been the only problems we would’ve spent our time at this site and left without comment. However, our primary problem is the less than accurate descriptions of this site in the information we received from VRBO: despite what VRBO says, there is no garage parking, the windows are not permanently fixed to prevent a child from tumbling out them, and this site is not adequate for 14 adults. By our count, perhaps 10 can sleep onsite with some comfort (8 can without question, but any more is really a point subject to debate). (Note, after departing, we were told that the site had an AerBed, which could accommodate two adults.) All told, the location is good for beach activities and the building itself is fine enough for a party of 8 - 10, but most definitely not for 14. Finally, any party with small children need to be prepared to watch the children anytime they approach an open window. Considering the high cost our experience was underwhelming to say the least. We are now reconsidering any future rentals with VRBO.

The property owner treated us like common criminals after we rented her house in Newport, Oregon. She claimed we damaged a door, but did not even ask if we did, which WE DID NOT. She then told us the cost to fix the damage, coincidentally enough, was exactly our entire DEPOSIT so VRBO gave it to her that and was that. The owners they have four other properties in Oregon, be careful. The owner's first e-mail to us was: The door in the game room, connecting the unit you rented to the neighboring unit, was kicked in. This is breaking and entering, trespass, and criminal vandalism. Unfortunately I must now file a police report as well as charge your security deposit. I cannot imagine who could do this to someone else’s home, and am beyond disappointed. I will need to provide the police with your name as the responsible guest, but if you were unaware of this, you may wish to identify the responsible member(s) of your party as soon as possible. I will email you pictures of the damage." Important to note there was no walk through when we left. The owner was absolutely not willing to even consider the idea that someone else that has access to the property (she was out of the country during our stay so she relied on second hand information someone gave her) could have possibly done the damage and simply placed the blame on the tenants. My wife and I rented the house so we could take our children, their spouses and kids to visit my wife's aging mother in Newport. We are all professional, respectful and honest people who also own rental property. We had the code to open all doors so there was no reason to break in as she accused us. Let me reiterate that if we would have caused the damage, we would be the first to acknowledge it and pay for it. It is not the money, it's the absolute conviction without even a discussion by both the owner and VRBO/HomeAway. The second problem is with VRBO and their corporate owner HomeAway. I've contacted them four times and each time they say they'll get back to us within 24-48 hours It has now been 13 days since we first contacted them and NOTHING. In all our reaching out to them, they have never asked us for our version of events.

We had such a great time during our vacation to Newport. The house was perfect for all of us and it was centrally located to great restaurants and shops. The check-in and check-out processes were very easy with clear instructions.

Our vacation here was excellent. Our group of 13 had plenty of room to hang out in for gaming, movies, and socializing, and there were still plenty of quiet corners for folks to take a break in. With the beach and restaurant scene just blocks away, getting out was just as fun as staying in. The available TVs and appliances are all recent and well-maintained. The available games and amenities like the hot tub and grill were excellent perks. And the hidden game room was a favorite. My only qualm is the two fold-down futon-style sofas. They're a bit small to justify listing as sleeping 2 people. 2 kids would fit great, but 2 adults on each was a stretch. But we made it without any major morning aches and pains and really, really loved our stay.

Spectacular home, well furnished, great home for entertaining kids, centrally located and the homeowner is wonderful to work with.

We had a great time at this VRBO mid-March. House is four levels, with the bottom one that rents out separately if needed. We rented the entire house for my extended family. House was stocked with essentials, and the hot tub was awesome. Beach was walking distance, and park was across the street which was very cool. Walked to downtown easily. Liked all the doors that could close on each level, sequestering sound (important when little kids like to wake up early). Loved the master suite on the top floor, lovely view. Definitely would come back if we do another group vacay again! Giving it 5 stars, but I do have a few recommendation for the owners, or things to look out for if you are thinking of renting: 1. There are tons of windows in the house, but they are not screened and very low to the floor. They open from the bottom, which makes them a safety hazard if you have small children. We didn't have the windows open during our stay as it wasn't quite warm enough, but I would be concerned about this if you are going to visit during the summer. 2. There is a secret game room that has a projector screen to watch movies .... only the sound that comes from the projector is extremely low and you can barely hear anything. So unfortunately, we could only watch a movie with subtitles on. 3. Parking directions that were on the HomeAway app seemed to be incorrect (referring to a garage when there didn't seem to be one).

We loved our stay in Nye Beach. Lots of space and great location. Our kids loved the secret room and playground across the street. You can sit on the upstairs deck and keep an eye on the kids at the playground. Owners were responsive with our questions and place was very clean. Only issue would be if you are with people who have trouble with stairs as this place has lots of them!