Seal Rock holiday house

I chose this house for my only vacation this year, based just on the pictures on line, so I was a little apprehensive about what I would find when I finally pulled up to the front door. The house turned out to be everything I could have hoped for, and more. My friend and I were like kids on Christmas morning as we unlocked the door and excitedly checked out each room. We were absolutely delighted and I only hope I get the chance to go back again, and again.

The house was clean and had lots of little touches that made it feel as comfortable as my own home. The kitchen was stocked with coffee, tea, crackers, spices, even a bottle of vodka in the freezer (obviously at least some of these were left by previous guests). The view from the panoramic windows and the decks is breath taking. Getting into the bed each night felt like slipping into a cloud. There were vases of fresh flowers throughout, though I'm not sure if a previous guest left them, or if they were courtesy of the owner. There is a flat screen TV, even DSL internet though we didn't use it, portable fans, heaters, extra blankets and pillows, books, games, CD players, a DVD player, and candles.

The second bedroom has its own separate entrance off the front courtyard, a few feet away from the front door to the main house. That bedroom's bath does not have a shower, so guests using that room have to shower in the bathroom that is off of the main bedroom in the main house. This wasn't a problem for us and I can't imagine it would be for most people, but you should be aware of it.

We drove south to Yachats (delightful little town) and to the sea lion caves; we spent several days in downtown Newport. One of our favorite restaurants was a little north of downtown Newport on the right, Szabo's. We enjoyed the nearby Ocean Beaches Glass Blowery. Mostly we enjoyed walking down to the cove, walking along the beach, and sitting out on the deck with a bottle of wine and binoculars to do some whale watching.

A great house, a perfect vacation.