Check-in is @ 5:00 pm and Check-out is @ 11:00 a.m.
All reservations must be submitted via this website. Using our easy reservation form you may place a 48 hour hold for your desired dates at the Sweet Home of your choice while you finalize your plans; this hold will be released if you do not complete the reservation and submit your payment for the rental.
To book your Sweet Home we require a 50% deposit; we will automatically charge the second 50% on your credit card approximately 45 days prior to your check-in date. If your reservation check-in date is less than a 45 days away we require payment in full.
The primary registered guest must be at least 26 years of age. The majority of guests must be over 25, or children under adult supervision.
For your convenience we accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). You will receive an email confirmation of your reservation, as well as an e-receipt for your secure online payment. To make your payment with two different credit cards, please email or call us and we’d be happy to accommodate your needs. We’re sorry, but we do not take cash or checks.
The total cost of the reservation, less a 10% service charge, is refundable up to 45 days prior to check in.
Yes, you may add Cancellation Guarantee when you place your reservation. Sweet Homes Cancellation Guarantee. If you purchased our Cancellation Guarantee Protection, you will receive a refund for any nights of your reservation canceled due to: the documented death or serious illness of any guest or immediate family member, flight delays or cancellations, or road closures due to natural disasters or inclement weather. Our Cancellation Guarantee Protection is not insurance and does not replace travel insurance.
We require 2 or more consecutive night rentals in fall/winter/early spring, and a minimum of 3 nights in summer. If fewer nights are available in-between other reservations, we will gladly rent them. During holidays the minimum reservation is 3 or 4 nights, depending on the holiday and how it falls on the calendar that year. Our holidays include: New Year's Eve, Oregon Spring Break, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
One week prior to your scheduled arrival we will email you an electronic key code (which is changed after every guest for your security). Several days before check-in you will receive a property guide link via SMS to the phone number provided in your reservation. To check-in to your Sweet Home simply enter the access code into the keypad on the front/main door.
Several days prior to the scheduled date of your arrival we will send you a property guide link via SMS to the phone listed in your reservation. This guide provides the address, directions and other useful information about the home. Please do not rely on GPS or other electronic systems to find your home; on the coast, these often do not work.
Cell phone service is often spotty and unavailable at the coast; it is stronger in some places than others, and it varies depending on your carrier.
Children under the age of 2 do not count toward the maximum occupancy.
Upon arrival you will find a Welcome Tablet in your Sweet Home which provides you with a contactless check-in. Please follow the check-in instructions on the tablet to let us know that you have arrived safely. Your Sweet Homes Property Manager is available to answer any questions and will respond to anything that you ask during the check-in process. They can provide you with helpful tips about the home to make your stay easier and more comfortable. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable. We are always happy to help!
Most of our homes are dog friendly. We love well behaved dogs & they love the beach! There is a flat rate fee of $35, plus tax if applicable, for each dog up to 3. Unfortunately we do not allow any other animals in the homes.
Many of our homes have hot tubs. If your rental home has one, you may opt to have access to it during your stay for a flat fee of $70. This fee covers the cost of cleaning and maintenance before your stay to ensure cleanliness. Guests use hot tubs at their own risk; Sweet Homes is not liable for any hot tub related injuries or illness. No one under 18 may use a hot tub without adult supervision; pregnant women and small children should not use the hot tub; no one on medications or consuming alcohol should use the hot tub. Bathers must shower before entering hot tub.
The following items are generally available in each Sweet Home: a color TV/ DVD, washer/dryer, silverware, dishes/cookware, toaster, pots & pans, a microwave, a coffee maker, basic kitchen utensils, bath towels (not for the beach!), bed linens, blankets or quilts, pillows, garbage containers, stereo, often with CDs and/or IPod dock, gas grill, alarm clocks, movies, books and games, game room, free WiFi and more!
Upon arrival our rentals are stocked with some basic "starter" products, including: toilet paper, paper towels, tissue, aluminum foil, saran wrap, Ziploc bags, coffee filters, trash bags, laundry detergent and dryer sheets, dish washing soap, hand soap, spray cooking oil and salt and pepper. Large groups of guests or guests with longer stays should plan to bring additional supplies as you see fit. If you use what we start you with, you will need to provide your own for the remainder of your stay.
Congratulations on your engagement, anniversary, birthday or other special occasion! Though we are very happy for you and we love a good celebration, we do not allow events or parties of any type in any of our homes. We recommend the Haceta Head Lighthouse/Inn or the Overleaf Lodge for lovely weddings & other celebrations on the coast. We would be very happy to work with you on home rentals for your family reunion, wedding party, and/or guests, though.
Each of our homes has a standard cleaning fee, based on the size of the home and how long it typically takes our top notch cleaning team to do everything necessary to prepare the home for the next guests. This fee also covers laundry service when you check-out. We pay and supervise our cleaners well, and they in turn do an outstanding job guaranteeing that your Sweet Home is clean, stocked, and ready for your arrival.
No, at Sweet Homes we wash the linens and towels for you after you leave! We use very special green cleaning products that we make ourselves, and we use special care and handling to ensure that our boutique quality linens and towels stay clean and sanitized.
No, I’m sorry we have a staff of professional cleaners to ensure that every Sweet Home is cared for and cleaned thoroughly.
Our posted prices are fair and firm, and our nightly rates vary depending on time of year and demand. Sweet Homes does offer discounts for weeklong rentals (from September to June,) and we occasionally offer our Facebook followers and members of mailing list special deals and discounts. Please like us on Facebook, sign-up for our mailing list to ensure that you don’t miss any of our deals and special offers, and email or call us to inquire about last minute specials!
We are not responsible for lost or forgotten items. If you forget something in your Sweet Home please contact us within two weeks of your departure date and we will do our best to retrieve the item. We do charge a $15 fee, plus shipping to cover the cost of labor, drive time, and packaging. Items not claimed within two weeks will be donated to a local charity.
Every month is the perfect time to visit! And we’re not just saying that: it’s really true. The Oregon Coast is a magical, beautiful, spectacular place that is gorgeous when it’s sunny (which can be anytime of the year) and beautiful when it’s damp and stormy. It’s a dramatic place, and each season offers different delights --- both in terms of weather and sea watching, but also in terms of whale season, bird watching, hiking, boating, crab season, clam & mussel digging, the wine fest, the art fests, etc. There’s always something special going on to help make your trip memorable.
Oregon coast weather is variable & changeable. We recommend visiting www.weather.com and/or www.weatherunderground.com to get expert weather trends and forecasts, and NOAA for the most precise and detailed 7 day forecast & up-to-the-minute storm info: http://www.noaa.gov/. And always check your destination forecast for day trips, as it can be raining and 58 degrees in Newport, and sunny and 70 degrees in Yachats. The Oregon Coast is just like that: if you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes or drive 10 miles!
Both Portland and Eugene have major airline hubs (but the former is much larger than the latter). Portland is about a 2.5 hour scenic drive from the central coast; Eugene is less than 2 hours away. For the adventurous or those with their own small planes, there is also a private airport, Newport Municipal.
Yes, both Waldport and Yachats have great little grocery stores for all your needs! There are also larger stores (like Fred Meyers) in both Florence and Newport.
Sometimes, but build and play safely! Check at the entrance of any public beach--- they post specific rules there. If bonfires are allowed as posted, please be sure that you extinguish your fire with water and then bury any remaining embers before you leave your bonfire. Then clearly mark the area so unsuspecting people and pets don’t accidentally walk into your hot zone. Other things to remember when building beach bonfires: 1) large logs are prohibited; 2) fires must be west of the vegetation line, that’s closer to the ocean than any of the beach grass or drift wood areas higher up near land; and 3) never leave trash of any sort on the beach.
It depends on which house and the size of the vehicle or trailer. If staying in the city of Yachats, Yachats does not allow boats and RVs to be parked at vacation rentals. If you have a non-standard vehicle, RV, trailer or any other questions, just call or email and we'll be glad to assist.