Shell Haven

Guest Reviews

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Great open floor plan in living and kitchen. Areas to comfortably gather and lovely views. A bit like being in a treehouse. Quiet!!

Belinda , August 2023

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A very comfortable, roomy house in a gorgeous location. Not on the beach, but just a short walk there. The house had almost everything one could want to feel settled. We were ready to buy it!

Deborah , July 2023

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We stayed here as a family of four + my parents to make 6 of us. Very roomy, kids loved the 'crows nest' bedroom in the loft/top floor. 2 main Bedrooms were huge, large bathrooms with plenty of space for stuff. Location was awesome as it's an easy 10 min walk to all the restaurants in Yachats, 2 mins from the ocean. The beach area is a state park natural site that has lots of benches, access to tidepools and beach thats very ped friendly. Access to trails/hiking is awesome as your virtually on the Oregon Coast Trail, connected to this to the Amanda Trail for a sunrise Trail Run to the top of Perpetua. (~8 miles out and back) starting at front door. Minor negative was the silverware was a bit light as there was 6 full sets (hosts 9) so with larger parties would not of had enough (though likely stole them) , and pots, pans saucepans were small for cooking large meals. Hosts super responsive and answered questions before, during and after we left. Will definitely stay here again!

AAron , July 2023

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Nice property with a trail for beach access. Plenty of space for us all to spread out and had everything we needed. It is in a great location had a 2 min drive to town. Check in process was super easy and I loved having the iPad for all the other info that was provided.

Casie , June 2023

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We had a great time here. The beach is a short walk away and we loved eating dinner altogether. The bedrooms were large and the master bath off each was nice. We enjoyed the hot tub and the deck. Everything was smooth. Thank you :)

Crystal , June 2023

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Cute house, clean, comfortable beds & had what we needed for our stay. The location was good for us & the house was easy to find. Easy access to the beach, the area was quiet & very little traffic on the road in front of the house. (We did hear a logging truck or 2 on the highway, but very minimal) Overall had a good stay & enjoyed our time there, thank you.

Bernice , May 2023

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Great space to stay in! lots of room and amenities. space was very clean when we arrived and had all the essentials we needed. Bonus the beach was just a short walk away!

Shaylyn , May 2023

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We loved arriving and finding all the lights on and the house warm as toast! Living areas and kitchen very spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room in the bedrooms to spread out. Short walk to a beautiful beach. Yachats is a fun town and close to great hikes. We would love to come back!

Sheila , April 2023

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We had a great time! It was stormy but theirs something about staying at the coast amidst a storm! We had our 6 month old baby with us as well and he was very comfortable the whole time. I had left a few items and they extended my code passed check out time so I could retrieve my belongings. Overall a great experience

Jordan , January 2023

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LOVED THE LOCATION! Walking distance to our favorite beach. Lots of sand and beach toys for the kids. Hot tub warmed us up! Kitchen was large and spacious!!

Darlene , August 2022

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Nice location, close to beaches

Brian , July 2022

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We had a great stay at the house. The house is lovely, the location is beautiful.

Winona , July 2022

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Property was great-beach access very nice, as was easy access to local towns. We will be back! Renting process was nice and easy too!

Robin , June 2022

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House is as advertised, beach access is easy to find and navigate, hot tub is private and easy to access, and house is clean, despite being pet-friendly, with a great view. Highly recommend!

Kyle , June 2022

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We LOVED this place. Less than a 5 min walk to the ocean / beach. ( make sure to check tide times! ) We loved having this home as our home base. We went hiking, sightseeing, and beach exploring. Be sure to check out the aquarium in Newport (discounts avail if you are a AAA member). My husband fished in the river nearby where it feeds into the ocean. We saw the best sunsets every night. It was so fun to walk the beach, and climb rocks. We love to hike and went to Cape Perpetua, did Amanda's trail, Ya Xaik Trail (which looks like it's in a neighborhood, but was pretty with lots of ferns/flowers) Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devils Churn, Thors Well, Yachats 804 Trail. Seal Rock has great tidepools to explore at Low Tide. Nice to have a washer and dryer to use also. I appreciated the keypad entry so we didn't have to fumble for keys. The girls also walked to the beach and could come back when they wanted without us having to worry about who has a key. The neighborhood felt safe. Just an FYI for whoever sleeps in the loft... it is open to ( and you can hear the rest of the house). Not a big deal but our oldest wanted the loft to herself, but then complained that we were too loud and she couldn't sleep in :) Thanks for a great stay!

Heather , June 2022

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Location was perfect! House was clean and well equipped! Super fun house for a family vacation! Looking forward to booking again in the future:) Hot tub was clean and a great addition to our trip. Thank you for the great communication and providing a very accurate description of the home:)

Abbie , May 2022

The 2 master bedrooms on the first floor are huge with plenty of room and private bathrooms. The hot tub is secluded and perfect temp. The loft is not really secluded for sleeping, but it's perfect for kids. There is plenty of room to hang out, the kitchen is huge, and its a close walk to the beach! Will definitely book this one again.   

Austin, May 2022 

We recommend staying here! Definitely walk the beach!!  

Alex, February 2022 

Such a cute house walking distance to town and close to the bay to watch the sunset.  

Shannon, February 2022 

This house could fit multiple people easily and was in a good location for day trips to either Newport or Florence. We did not have a view of the ocean from the house but it was very easy to walk to a set of steps down to the beach. I enjoyed walking along the nearby 804 trail as well. My kids enjoyed the upstairs bunk bed and liked eating breakfast at the kitchen bar. My seven year old nicknamed this property "The Luxury House" and wants to come back again. 

Elizabeth, August 2021

We hadn't been to Yachats in years and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shell Haven. Clean, plenty of room, and perfect location to the beach and surrounding areas. We even got to bring our dog on vacation with us. The property manager promptly rectified the only discrepancy, which was we needed bbq utensils to go with the new grill. We would love to stay again in the future. 

Melissa, July 2021

Location was excellent.

Kathy, May 2021

Huge place, ocean views, nice setup and good value. Everything went smoothly. Would stay again.  

Sam, April 2021

Beautiful spot. House was clean and fun to stay in. 

Amanda January 2021

This is a great place to relax and unwind. The kitchen had most everything we needed to cook any meal we could imagine. The big windows in the main area let lots of light in, and also afford you glimpses of the ocean. The beds were comfortable. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing and surprisingly quiet even though 101 is just through the trees. This would be a great lace for a multi family get together where you can all spend time together and also enjoy your own space.  

Jessica November 2020

Very quick walk to an amazing beach. Loved the kitchen, plenty of space, big dining table and secluded hot tub. Really enjoyed it. 

Jex. November 2020

Perfect place for a large crowd:)

Melissa G. December 2018

Our family loved every bit of this place.

Sweet Homes and VRBO was easy to make arrangements with. We will definitely use them for future reservations. The house was immaculate and spacious. We had everything we needed and and was the perfect location for our family. We can easily walk down to the beach and tide pools and was a nice walk to get into town. Yachats has the perfect balance and the right vibe for an Oregon Coast adventure. It is ideally located between Florence and Newport which has some the most beautiful coastline scenery and attractions. Thank you!

Harold B. May, 2018

Gorgeous and relaxing

The house is quiet, relaxing and a very short walk to the beach. The sound of the ocean can be heard from the house. Wonderful memories were created while in this house. We plan to make annual plans at this home!

Hallie F. May, 2018

What a great place to stay! We took my parents and our kids and grand kids. There was a place for everyone and plenty of family space. The beach was easy to get to and the location was great.

Maxine D. July 26, 2016

Aside from being a truly lovely home, it's proximity to the ocean and beach offers a TON to see and do. We saw whales through the huge glass windows in the kitchen, the 5 min. walk to the beach was a tremendous favorite for our golden retriever, and us -- we saw sea lions pop their heads out of the surf and enjoyed looking at the multitude of sea creatures left in the tide pools between high-tides. All in all, a vacation worth every cent!

Steve R. Salt Lake City, Utah June 30th, 2016

First time renting a house, great experience! Short walk to beautiful beach, my only complaint is time went by too fast!!!

Anonymous

The house was beyond my expectations. Plenty of room, beautiful view, access to beach and the use of everything a home would provide. The cost was affordable for us.

Sandra S.; St. Paul, MN

Our stay was for a quick weekend trip. We found the house to be suitable for our needs. All details were attended to and plenty of room for all. It was a nice affordable rental.

Portland, OR

This was our first time visiting the Oregon Coast and we feel so blessed that we were able to do so, with our family, in such a wonderful place. The house was absolutely perfect for our needs. We appreciated the walk-through that we got at check-in. All of our questions were answered and we received valuable information to help us utilize all the amenities of the home. The home was spacious and clean. We loved how close we were to the beach and the HWY. We were able to enjoy Yachats and many attractions nearby. The house was stocked with everything we needed to eat, sleep and relax. And, even though I was not able to enjoy it, my in-laws loved relaxing in the hot tub. I highly recommend this home for families and would love to return.

Trish; Vista, CA

We spent a week at Shell Haven in 2012 with family and friends, and enjoyed it so much that we returned this year [2014] for a longer stay which was even more enjoyable. Sweet Homes folks are very friendly, efficient, and easy to deal with, and the property is on a quiet, well-kept street with a view of the Yachats River, the village beyond, and the ocean. It is quiet, clean, well-equipped, and ideal for either good or inclement weather. The outdoor hot tub has a 4-poster canopy above, and I spent many pleasant hours there as the rain and wind whipped across the coastline. Highly recommended, and we will definitely return again.

Richard C.; CA

It was a great house for our once-a-year family get-together. It was clean, nicely equipped and had a wonderful view.

Anne Ilchuk, Washington 

We really like staying at Shell Haven -- we've done it 2 Christmases in a row now. Our favorite thing is the echo-y garage, which is really fun to play music and sing in! We played string quartets in there this year. The house is comfy and we love the big table for meals and games. It was especially nice to not have to launder the linens before leaving -- that helps a LOT on the last day. Thanks for changing that policy!

 Carter, Eugene, Oregon

I am pleased to be the first to review Shell Haven and do so on our last full day here, gazing out at the river, ocean, and a dusting of snow on the hill across the bay. Our stay here has been exceptional, and completely satisfactory for 5 adults, and our two well-behaved Dachshunds. The ground floor has 2 sizable bedrooms, each with its own large bathroom, and the 3rd level has anoth bedroom with sofa/sleeper plus an adjacent bunkbed. The second floor is the large, open, very appealing living area with an expanse of windows, dining room, fine kitchen, and living room with HD TV and a plethora of channels (+Blu-ray player). A third bathroom is on the second floor. The Yachats Ocean Road is just 150' away, with easy access by foot, with attractive homes on the inland side, and spectacular coastline just a few feet away. "The Churn" is just 1/4 mile south on the Ocean Road, and is a do-not-miss. Another fine amenity is the outdoor hot tub in the wooded back yard. It is sheltered by a 4-poster with corregated plastic which allows full outdoor enjoyment without getting rained on. All in all, Shell Haven is an excellent choice for those wishing for a well-appointed, esthetically pleasing, convenient home away that is great for pets. Lots of places to walk. Highly recommended.

Richard C.