"Spending our anniversary and Valentine's Day in your home was a sincere pleasure. Everything was wonderful! Will see you again !!!" Feb, 1997
"Thank you for such a beautiful setting for our first anniversary." May, 1997
"Best sun, fun and hospitality. Bar None!!! What a great 24th anniversary. Everything beautiful, everything special! Sharing life with you is something special! Your home is cozy and comfortable. May, 1997
"Thanks for the beautiful, serene location for a long-needed family vacation!" August, 1997
"Thank you for a perfect setting for family bonding. Our dry land weak eyes couldn't take in enough of the view. We appreciated the well-equipped kitchen.
We're returning to the 'real world' relaxed, refreshed . . . . . renewed!" August, 1997
"What a wonderful after Christmas retreat for our extended family. A great house and wonderful view. We'll be back." December, 1997
"What a great place. Anybody that keeps candles and fresh flowers in every room knows the way! We all had a great time and glad we could come!" New year's, 1998
"We enjoyed our Easter here! We got rain, sun, wind, and hunted for agates on the beach! The view is breathtaking. Wonderful house!" April, 1998
"Fantastic accommodations and a wonderful vacation! Wonderful, relaxing, welcoming. All extras well thought out." June, 1998
"Wow, the cottage and village complement each other wonderfully well. We loved the cottage, the flowers, views, decorating, kitchen nick-nacks, games for the kids and us. Thank you from us all." July, 1998
"What a wonderful place! Our entire family was able to totally unwind and relax. The deck is fantastic. We spent hours on it just sitting and watching God's creation in front of us. Thank you." August, 1998
"Talk about a slice of heaven! Your beach cottage is perfect-more than we had dared dream. This is a gorgeous house. From the great beds to the fireplace, to the
fresh flowers and candles, it goes on and on. We walked the beach for hours and the last two days we enjoyed an elephant seal on the beach. We shall return to this
paradise!" August, 1998
"This is a wonderful place for two as well as for family/friends. It's a lovely spot to celebrate an anniversary-- and it's great for having a happy time on the marvelous
deck with a five star view!" August, 1998
"A lovely house with many special details. Thank you." August, 1998
"This place is heavenly. Thanks for sharing it. It's great to spend quality time in such a beautiful place together. The flowers were a great caring touch." August,
1998
"To all who follow us: enjoy the peace, beauty and relaxation of this lovely beach cottage." September, 1998
"Any cottage with a clean BarBQ is A-OK with me." September, 1998
"What a beautiful place to vacation! This is the third coastal house we've stayed at, and this is the most well thought out and beautifully put together. Very nicely
decorated and all the little extras were wonderful! Useful cookbooks, games and books for all tastes. We all enjoyed it very much." October, 1998
"Thank-you for a wonderful week-end. The fireplace and candles were great (especially since the power was out when we arrived). The turkey dinner waited until
Friday, but we did not care-we were so thankful for our wonderful accommodations. Agates the size of golf balls and a restful 5 days. Thanks for the wonderful cabin.
We never imagined it would be so warming. The waves were awesome and huge." Thanksgiving, 1998
"From the moment we walked through the door we felt at home. It was our first visit to Oregon in the winter and we loved it. Thank you for putting up the Christmas
tree. We found everything we needed to have a perfect holiday, right down to the fireplace for Santa to come down. Thanks for your thoughtfulness." December, 1998
"We started with a gale and rain, and we are leaving with blue skies, a fresh breeze and ready for what comes next." February, 1999
"I had to agree with my wife when she said she couldn't take another weekend of sitting around our house. So I jumped on the Internet and found your wonderful
cabin. It was everything we expected and more. Shooting stars, hummingbirds, seashells . . . everyday there was something new. What a great place!" March, 1999
"What a great cottage! Cozy beds, little flowers everywhere and the beautiful view. Although it rained everyday, the little sunshine breaks gave us time to enjoy this
wonderful place. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place; we hope to be back soon!" March, 1999
"What a wonderful time we had for a third year in a row! Thanks for your generosity in letting us use this cabin. Once again we slept, relaxed, hiked, ate and enjoyed
the sun. What a perfect time." April, 1999
"What a delightful place in which to celebrate our mother's/grandmother's 75th birthday! We wish you could have seen her face when she unlocked the door and
entered into this beautiful cottage! All the attention to the small details was greatly appreciated. We couldn't have felt more at home. Thank you." June, 1999
"You would have loved to hear our squeals of delight-oohs and ahhs when we entered this lovely cottage. There's a very special feeling here because of your fine touches for comfort and beauty. Thanks." June, 1999
"This joint's a gem. For those in charge, our thanks to them!" June, 1999
"We love this beautifully decorated cottage. It's so cozy and peaceful. We ate on the deck every night for a week and the kids swam in the ocean." July, 1999
"A perfect cottage by the sea." July, 1999
"Our hopes for a perfect Oregon vacation spot were fulfilled in your lovely beach cottage. It is so invitingly decorated we felt right at home. You have a real piece of
heaven on earth here and we hope to enjoy it again in coming summers. Thanks for the fresh flowers and friendly service." July, 1999
"What an incredible place to come for relaxation, renewal, celebration and for feeling at one with nature . . .if you don't like the weather, wait a minute . . .beautiful
regardless and because of the everchanging scene. Our daughter was married on the beach yesterday and we gathered here, on the deck, afterward . . . perfection.
Thanks for all your care and attention. . . love the flowers." August, 1999
"This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The beach is fabulous, and all of us swam lots. The house is really beautiful, and we all had a good, relaxing
time. I speak for the whole family when I say that I'm loathe to leave this beautiful spot. Thanks!" August, 1999
"We have come to Oceanside for the last eight years, but this was the most enjoyable stay. First class accommodations coupled with the rugged beauty of the Oregon
coast made our vacation memorable. We look forward to returning to the Oceanfront Cottage next year and relive the comfort and remarkable views." August, 1999
"The beach house is very charming, comfortable, and welcoming. Loved the decor and fresh flowers in every room. Thanks for a wonderful time." September, 1999
"We loved the cottage and beach, everything was perfect. The attention to details was great, the bedrooms-so pretty, scented candles in every room, the flowers
were everywhere. You never really know what you'll get sight unseen. This was more than we expected." October, 1999
"Had a great Thanksgiving holiday here. The house is cozy and the view fabulous! Thanks so much for everything-all the extras. Great kitchen for cooking."
Thanksgiving, 1999
"What a beautiful house and view. We had the best vacation ever!" December, 1999
"We had another fabulous time. Wish we could stay longer. We are looking forward to another trip. We love it here." February, 2000
"Wow! This is a fabulous beachfront pad! Thank you so much. We found lots of agates and sand dollars and enjoyed dinners at Roseanna's." April, 2000
"This is one of the nicest beach homes we've had the pleasure to stay in. Everything you provide is the best-thank you." May, 2000
"Your beautiful home is everything and more that we were dreaming of for our family vacation! The weather was stunning, the view spectacular, the beach fabulous,
and everything-well-perfect!" June, 2000
"Beautiful view and great house! We love this place!" July, 2000
"Had a blast, wonderful view, love the design of the house." August, 2000
"We've been to the Oregon Coast many, many times and stayed in ocean front condos and hotels for 2-3 nights. This is the first time we took the plunge and rented a
house 'sight unseen' for an entire week. It will be hard to equal or beat this place. It's a very nice home, with a gorgeous ocean view. Beach access is easy and just a
very short walk. There is nothing about this place that one would be disappointed in." August, 2000
"Thanks for a great week! The house was beautiful and we really appreciated how clean things were! The flowers were a nice touch! We all look forward to having
our family reunion here next year!" August, 2000
"What a beautiful cottage, wonderful weather, and amazing views! We appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage and all the kitchen equipment. The Sea-B-Que was
handy too. What a wonderful place to bring a family." August, 2000
"Thank you for sharing this beautiful cottage with us. We thoroughly enjoyed it-the view is amazing. We enjoyed a week of fun in the sun and saw a whale from the
deck-s/he just hung out all afternoon near the rocks!" September, 2000
"Our first cottage stay in Oregon. What a treat this place has been. Everything was very clean and comfortable-very well equipped also. We had a great time."
October, 2000
"We had a wonderful holiday! The kitchen provided everything we needed to enjoy the best Thanksgiving feast ever. The hours we spent here by the fire, playing
cards/games, and enjoying the majestic view are memories that we will all cherish. We loved this place. We wouldn't change a thing. A for-sure place to revisit."
Thanksgiving, 2000
"The moment we walked in the door, we knew we would be coming here again sometime! Everything was perfect . . .except the weather. But even the stormy, wild
March beach had a special charm. We laughed alot, played hard, and wished we could stay longer! Thanks for creating such a wonderful retreat for our family. We
long to return already." March, 2001
"We had a relaxing and enjoyable 3 days here. The weather was great for a portion of the time. What a wonderful house. We will be back again. The flowers were a
nice touch." April, 2001
"We've had a wonderful time and appreciate the great house. This is fabulous-thank you for making it available to us. The master bedroom is great, could sleep and
read forever and couldn't hear the grandkids screaming. Absolutely beautiful!" May, 2001
"This was our first time at the Oregon coast and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We couldn't believe our eyes when we walked through the door.
The weather was great, we enjoyed fresh crab on the deck and walks on the beach. This is definitely a romantic get-away that we want to return to. Thanks!" May,
2001
"Georgeous Oregon Coast and gorgeous cottage! Loved every minute of our stay . . .We'll be back. Wonderful and thanks." May, 2001
"What a lovely and well-stocked kitchen and linen supply! The comfort found in this cottage was in the details: games, soft sheets, lounge chairs, appliances and
equipment, flowers, candles, wood closet etc! When we couldn't enjoy the great outdoors, we relished the view and all the comfy nooks for reading and napping. This
is a great getaway spot-thank you!" Memorial Week-end, 2001
"Our second visit to this beautiful piece of heaven. I've had such wonderful memories of this place and carry the view with me when I return to the east coast. Until
next year . . .Thanks." June, 2001
"Our whole family agrees this is one of the finest locations where we've vacationed. This house is wonderful-we can't believe how not only is the setting breathtaking,
but the house exceeded our expectations-quiet, cozy, restful, great beds, generous linen supply. Arriving to rooms filled with sun and fresh cut flowers
took our breath away! We just wish we could stay another week! We collected 30 perfect sand dollars, not to mention all the rocks, shells, and agates . . .!" July, 2001
"Our entire family has fallen in love with this beach and this charming home. We couldn't have felt more at home-the fresh flowers-the extra touches-all magnificent!
Thanks to you for opening your home to visitors." July, 2001
"Our second time at the Oceanfront Cottage has proven to be as enjoyable as the first. We basked in the beauty of the Oregon Coast yet again. We explored the usual
attractions, but also found new ones, as always. Greatly appreciated the comforts of the cottage and the peaceful surroundings. See you again." August, 2001
"Thank you for sharing this lovely place with us. We had a dream-like vacation! Until next year." August, 2001
"We couldn't have wished for a more perfect oceanfront cottage than this. This place is very cozy. You've thought of everything. We had a wonderful time and the
weather was perfect." August, 2001
"Great tidepools, great location, awesome house. Thanks for the great vacation." September, 2001
"It's been a perfect two weeks. Thank you for sharing this beautiful beach house with those of us fortunate enough to happen upon it." October, 2001
"Thanks for a beautiful house. Better than expected! We had a wonderful time! Weather was awesome. Gale force winds and high surf advisory! Perfect! The kitchen was well stocked for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks again." Thanksgiving, 2001
"We have traveled the world and yet were enchanted by this lovely cottage and charming village. The weather was very (surprisingly) warm and sunny. Moonlight
on the water was the biggest treat!! Well-arranged home with all the comforts for a wide range of ages and interests. Thank you so much." Christmas, 2001
"Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to begin a New Year in a place of such beauty and serenity. The house is absolutely lovely; the view incomparable.
Your champagne added a wonderful, romantic element. We appreciate your kindness." January, 2002
"Monday was beautiful-clear skies and a gorgeous sunset. Wednesday we had a dandy storm. We were here two years ago. We so much enjoy coming to this house!
It's a great place to relax. We'll be back." January, 2002
"We had a wonderful winter break and saw all kinds of weather . . . sun, rain, snow and hail. Our hike to Lookout Point was fabulous!! Thank you so much for sharing
your warm and cozy cottage." January, 2002
"Thanks for a great memory! I couldn't have asked for anything better. What a wonderful place!" February, 2002
"Thanks for the hominess and comfort this place provides-spent alot of time inside (evidenced by the amount of firewood burned)-a lesser place would have made it
unbearable. Great Place." March, 2002
"We had a great time this week!! There are so many agates on the beach! We walked along the water for hours. The weather was perfect! I never want to leave!
This house is the perfect size for our family too. Thanks to all!!" March, 2002
"This Oceanside cottage was the perfect getaway for our anniversary. We hope to return here very soon. Thanks for the great memories we will carry with us
forever." April, 2002
"Last August I made a reservation for the cottage "sight unseen" on the Internet. I was in hope of finding the right place to celebrate our daughter's graduation from
Pacific University. We also desired a place where we could renew our love for the ocean. It needed to be big enough for visits from family and friends. Lastly it must
provide a place for 3 sets of brothers and sisters to share some real quality time in the bond of love. Well . . .This house provided all that and more. Thank you!" May,
2002
"Above the clouds the sky is always blue and the sun is always shining . . . Thanks for taking us above the clouds." June, 2002
"Of all our day trips in and around Oregon, our favorite vista was the one off our deck here in Oceanside." June, 2002
"We came to find a fabulous view, refreshing sea breezes, seals on rocks, pelicans in the air, agates, tiny pools of hidden beauty, colorful starfish and silky anemones,
delicious food at Schooner's after a day of deep sea fishing, day trips to Seaside and Newport, falling asleep after fun-filled days and hearing waves hitting the shore. A
very special "thanks" for the bounty of fresh white towels and lovely cut flowers." July, 2002
"Oceanside is a lovely getaway. The Oceanfront Cottage is the perfect place to stay. Same time next year." July, 2002
"We've enjoyed our ocean fix every summer for more than twenty-five years but this was the best! The Oceanfront Cottage is a charmer and the nights listening to
the sound of the surf are as wonderful as the days." August, 2002
"This trip has been blessed with the magnificent and the minute all in the comfortable beautiful space of this cottage. I am full of gratitude for this place Oceanside,
for this cottage, for the chance to be here here with long time friends, and for Joe's friendly help and trust." September, 2002
"The cottage was even more perfect than any of us imagined!! Thank you for such a cozy and well-stocked place to stay." December, 2002
""What a beautiful place; what a beautiful week. Your home is lovely. Thank you for sharing it with us." April, 2003
"This place is too perfect for words. We love it here. This is a place to take our whole family and de-stress. This is a home away from home. Thank you for the
wonderful experience." July, 2003
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"he kids love the upstairs bedroom, collecting agates and building sand castles. We're totally relaxed, in tune with the sound of the breakers, and operating on
beach time. This is heaven!" August, 2003
"Magnificient view, beautiful beach, absolutely wonderful accommodations. We really enjoyed the decor and design of your cottage-the perfect touches-the flowers.
The upstairs room and the room off the kitchen are heaven (not to mention the kitchen itself)." Labor Day, 2003
"Thank you for the most wonderful view my husband and I experienced. Loved the town and people. Words can never describe our enjoyment." September, 2003
"Another very enjoyable visit to the Cottage. Thank you Doug and Jill for providing our favorite out-of-town vacation retreat." January, 2004
"What a lovely perch above the ocean. This beautiful house really feels like home-it's hard to leave it. We really appreciated the litle welcoming touch of flowers in every room." April, 2004
"This is our second time staying here at the Oceanfront Cottage. We were here two years ago for our anniversary and couldn't wait to visit here again. Thanks for a wonderful anniversary . . . don't want to go home tomorrow. A good time was had by all." May, 2004
"This is by far the best beach house I have ever stayed in." May, 2004
" What an amazing place! We have been so blessed by our stay here. The beautiful beach and your beautiful house make this an awesome get-away. The flowers in each room are a special touch. We have been so thankful for this time. It has been wonderful!" May, 2004
"The house is lovely; thank you for sharing it." June, 2004
"Enjoyed the accommodations, loved the view. The days we had were just too few. We found this to be a special place. Thank you much for sharing the space." July, 2004
"The house was wonderful-fires in the fireplace, the sound of the ocean lulling you to sleep, walks on the beach. August, 2004
"Love the views and the cozy feel of this home." August, 2004
"You've made this cottage very special-warm, cozy, welcoming. We enjoyed the fresh posies and the picture-book interior." October, 2004
"A charming place, perfectly appointed-even down to fresh flowers in each room." October, 2004
"Never have stayed at such a wonderful beach house rental. Thanks for the great view and comfortable home away from home."
"Wow! What an amazing view. Absolutely idylic! Beautiful!" November, 2004
"Oregon showed off for me-beautiful, clear days with hiking the Cape Trail to Cape Lookout and spotting whales-walking on the beach, enjoying the surfers and hang gliders-enjoing the waterfall-but most of all, enjoying the cozy cottage with a fire going and the surf pounding." Christmas, 2004
"Thank you for sharing your lovely home. It is absolutely gorgeous in every way. The flowers are an especially nice touch. We got to experience the best of both worlds-record high temperatures during the day and cozy fires at night. Oceanside is a magical place." February, 2005
"Very nice place you have here. Everything you can imagine you've thought of." February, 2005
"The house is perfect for us. Thank you so much for all the little touches that show you care about us even though we are just passing through. Your home (and Oceanside) is a real find." March, 2005
"Great beach house. Just the right size for our family. The view was wonderful and the beach access close. We enjoyed watching the hang gliders all day Saturday." April, 2005
"It is so breathtaking. From the moment we walked in we felt at home. You have thought of everything. I was amazed at all of the kitchen items. We also loved the big deep tub. Thank you for making this such a wonderful home away from home." May, 2005
"My daughter and I stayed in this wonderful cottage for 3 days. It was the most wonderful location and home. The kitchen is so fully equipped you don't need anything. We spent hours on the deck just relaxing. Just a few steps to the beach. The fresh flowers that were waiting for us when we got there was a very charming touch. We loved this cottage and very much look forward to our next visit; and this will be the place we will stay again. I don't think you could find a nicer or cleaner place to stay. " May, 2005
"This cottage is a perfect base, a kitchen with everything you could need and then some, fine beds, towels, washer and dryer . . . but, ah-h, the ocean. Thank You!" June, 2005
"We have loved Oceanside as a favorite vacation spot for years, but this is the first time we have stayed in this wonderful house. What a fantastic experience! We loved its hominess, comfort, convenience (well-equipped kitchen), special touches (flowers), and the perfect view of our favorite beach. All of us from kids to grandma could not have been more content. Thank you!" June, 2005
"Thank you so much for sharing your cottage with us. What a wonderful, relaxing vacation we had. We felt very much at home here-very comfortable. You have through of so many extra nice touches. This is a wonderful place to stay on a beautiful part of the Oregon coast. We hate to leave. Thanks!" July, 2005
"Everything is a delight. I love all the thought you've put into the cottage. We've cooked in every day and I've enjoyed the recipe books! You've even provided us a turkey roaster!! Perfect. Just perfect. Thank you for a wonderful vacation and memories we will always cherish." November, 2005
"Your cottage is lovely and has everything anyone might need. The poinsettias and Christmas tree were a very thoughtful touch." December, 2005
"Thank you, we had a time of our life. We loved it. Everything we needed." January, 2006
"Best cottage in Oceanside. Has all the extra touches you will not find in
a normal rental. We felt and inhaled the glorious Oregon clean ocean in this perfect setting, and oh yes, we exchanged our wedding vows in it too!! We will see you for our 5 year anniversary. . if we can wait that long." January, 2006
"A lovely place! We will have many fond memories. The weather was phenomenal and the cottage was perfect." February, 2006
"What a lovely cottage w/a lovely view. Thank you for sharing it with us. We appreciate all the little touches, like the flowers and well stocked kitchen." March, 2006
"What a lovely cottage and the perfect get-a-way. We were blessed with this spctacular view which we drank in daily. This quaint little house was a delight with its beautiful decor. Everything we needed was supplied. Thanks so much for beautiful memories we'll take home with us and cherish." April, 2006
"We love your Oregon Coast and staying here makes it just that more special. Can't wait to come back." May, 2006
" This is our new favorite place on the coast. Thanks for the beautiful beach house and the nice flowers." June, 2006
" Once again the Oceanside Retreat was wonderful! Whales jumped, pelicans flew, the sun was bright and all was at peace with the world. The flowers have never been so bright. There was wind but not enough to keep us from sunning, reading, napping and grilling on the deck." July, 2006