Dot's Beachside Bungalow

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Fabulous!

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Everett, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We could not have been more happy with our visit. To say this proprty was clean would be an understatement. It was IMMACULATE! The location was PERFECT! If your looking for glamour this isn't it, if your looking for cozy clean comfort. You have found your rental. Rental company was FABULOUS as well. Such an incredible time!

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• better then expected

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2012

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  Andreas P from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Was perfect and spacious and relaxing. Cabin is equipped really well, even sand toys for kids, games, movies....everything needed for a weekend on the beach.

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• Great location

  Stayed 5 days in March, 2012

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  a guest from Parma, ID recommends this vacation rental

  Nice older house right on the beach. The rooms are small but the living room is large and makes it feel like a bigger house. The beach is great with lots to explore and it's right out the back door. I would stay here again.

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• The perfect family retreat

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2011

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  Kent F from Everett, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Pictures and reviews cannot do justice to the experience of laid back family days at this cozy cabin. If your looking to "unplug" and enjoy some simple pleasures, this is the place. Clean, comfortable and that classic beach cabin feel. The sound of the ocean is ever present, and the views amazing. This place will become a family tradition for us.

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• One of the best places to stay.

  Stayed 5 days in October, 2011

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  Bob B from Ridgefield, WA recommends this vacation rental

  If we had designed the house and the location ourselves I don't believe we could have done much better.
  From the very "homey" setting to the great view of the surf with easy access to the beach it fit our "picture" of a vacation site at the coast.
  
  Inside there was everything we needed for cooking and making ourselves at home with a wide variety of books, games, jigsaw puzzles, and more.
  
  Located close to a number of coastal towns/communities we had access to numerous attractions within a short drive.
  
  The beach in front of the house was great for walking, watching the birds, exploring the ocean edge at low tide, and searching for what might have been brought onto the beach with the incoming tide.
  
  We definately will return for another stay.

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• Fabulous!

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from Coeur D Alene, ID recommends this vacation rental

  Loved it! Hope to come back again

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• lovely, old-fashioned beach escape

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Great location. The beach is just steps away and doesn't have the crowds of Cannon Beach. Quaint house is cosy and well stocked with kitchen equipment, soap, firewood etc. We enjoyed beach walks, exploring tide-pools, roasting marshmallows on campfires,
  and just mellowing out with books, games and videos while still enjoying the view of the ocean. My only request would be to provide a little more room for guest clothes - a lot of the the drawer and closet space was already taken by extra towels and blankets.

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• Friendly suggestions

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Auburn, Wa recommends this vacation rental

  The pullout bed was extremely uncomfortable and the furniture overall needs updating. If the furniture was more comfortable and the house had cable TV, then I would highly recommend the house. The only reason we keep coming back is for the beautiful ocean front view and private beach access.

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• Just as Advertised!

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Cranbrook, BC recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great little retreat for our family of four, and I highly recommend it to yours! I was a little leery about the lack of TV and Internet, but it actually turned out to be a benefit as it forced us to unplug from the world. (although thanks to
  the neighbors unsecured wi-fi, I did cheat a bit!) We also enjoyed watching the old VHS collection and playing some board games that were on hand. Because there was only four of us, we did have to reconfigure the furniture to suit our needs, but didn't take
  too long to get it cozy, and just the way we wanted it. I would definitely stay there again!
  

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• Review by Susan C

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2011

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  Susan C from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Perfect house at the beach!

  Stayed 3 days in June, 2011

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  Joan P from West Richland, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved Dots! It was immaculate,comfortable,absolutely beautiful view and the ocean right outside!Couldn't have been better!

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• Very clean, A peaceful retreat with an amazing view. The large fireplace was the crowning touch. There was also a large supply or dry wood. I would definitely stay here again.

  Stayed 5 days in April, 2011

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  a guest from Medicine Lake, MN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Sharron H

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2011

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  Sharron H from Yakima, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Brooke H

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2011

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  Brooke H from Portland,, Or. recommends this vacation rental

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• The Tsunami siren wake up call was a little rude, but other than that we had a great time! Thanks

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2011

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  Kevin C from West Richland, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• great family spot

  Stayed 3 days in February, 2011

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  Jennifer B from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time and found the cabin to meet all of our needs

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

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  a guest from Troutdale, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful beachfront property offering one a true get away, with awe inspiring views and all the amenities that add that extra touch.

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• We had a wonderful New Year's Weekend at Dot's Beachside Bungalow.

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

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  David S from Lake Oswego, OR recommends this vacation rental

  The Hot Tub fee was not avoidable even though we did not want to use the hot tub.

  • Manager Responded on 3/1/2012

    Due to liability issues and the hot tub key being available to all guests we charge the hot tub fee for all homes that have hot tubs. All hot tubs are serviced prior to guest arrival.

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• cute +cozy

  Stayed 5 days in September, 2010

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  a guest from Portland,, Or. recommends this vacation rental

  very clean! nice hot tub!great location!

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• Beautiful weekend with my kids. Weather was lovely, home was comfortable and we were really happy to be right on the ocean.

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2010

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  Andrew & Kendall C from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was great about this home. It was cute, clean, personal and well organized. Really appreciated little notes posted to guide us through the idiosyncracies of the place. The hot tub was a great addition. The fireplace was wonderful - big, great draw, nice wood pile, loved it. A few comments for improvement: hot tub instructions might be helpful; kitchen needed a few things like a tea strainer or a real tea pot with built in strainer; a small stove pot (only 2 big ones there); a larger non-stick frying pan and/or sauce pan; a couple mixing bowls and/or salad bowl; a good door mat for the back door. Thank you!

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  Stayed 6 days in August, 2010

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  a guest from McKinney, TX recommends this vacation rental

  If you are looking for a place to unplug the family from the electronic world and just enjoy each other in a real home, this is the place to do it. Very enjoyable place to stay with great access to the beach. We look forward to coming back in the future.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2010

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  a guest from Auburn, Wa recommends this vacation rental

  Location was great but the hedge blocked most of the ocean view. If the hedge was gone, the view would be spectacular! Having cable TV would be nice, to watch morning news and see a weather report. Other than that, the place was extremely clean and spacious enough for our needs.

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• Review by lorelle r

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2010

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  lorelle r from middleton, id recommends this vacation rental

  If you want a great trip back in time - Dot's is the place. We just returned from our second stay. It couldn't have been more perfect---the staff--- the location---the amenities. We had a great time.

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• Step back in time and enjoy the peace of a by gone era

  Stayed 5 days in July, 2010

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  Warren H from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Walking into Dot’s Beachside Bungalow is like walking back in time to my first Oregon Beach vacation. It was 1963 and the time was blissful, peaceful, and even tranquil. I recall the smiles on people’s faces and my mom scurrying about readying the late lunch we were all complaining at her for. And how when we walked into the house, she stopped everything and walked over to the picture windows overlooking the pacific and the beatific smile that graced her ageless face. I stood beside her and for a moment in time, we stood side by side looking into the vast sea before us, the white caps, the curling waves, the circling gulls, and time stood still.
  The beach felt different this time from the other couple of dozen stays I have stayed along the Northern Oregon Coast in my lifetime. It felt like I was arriving home at long last. And as I walked in I found myself drawn to the large picture windows overlooking the sea and there I lost myself for a time in both memory and realization that this was a very special place indeed.
  If you want fancy, this is not your destination. If you fancy comfort and a great location where you can spend a very secluded time with someone you love or the family you adore, this is the spot.
  I recommend this kitchen, you can cook here. I recommend this living area, you can laugh and dream here. I recommend this bedroom, you can love and sleep the sleep of the just here…
  But then, this is just one man’s opinion, colored a little by the fact that he has spent many hours on the coast, none any finer than this last stay. So, if you choose to not heed my words, that is fine, maybe I can find Dot’s available whenever I wish it to be that way.
  

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• great/quaint--reminded me of my childhood visits. My grandkids loved it too.

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2010

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  Linda B from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Amazing tide pools.

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• Winter Beach Get-Away

  Stayed 2 days in February, 2010

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  a guest from Napa, CA. recommends this vacation rental

  Beatiful view! Wonderful low tide allowed for fantastic walking on the beach at dusk! Hot tub nice but suggest the neighbors be asked to turn their 24 hour outdoor light (they weren't even there) off at night - shined directly on the hot tub.

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• Charming, comfortable, and clean!

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2009

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  Nicole P from Bellingham, WA. recommends this vacation rental

  This is such a cute little bungalow! The house was the perfect size for our family of four and had a great location only a short beach walk away from Hug Point. We loved the vintage feel of this little 40's home, but this house would not be for someone who wants everything new and perfect. The living room is a great size for a small home and even though there is no cable TV, there are lots of great videos to choose from for a cozy night in.
  
  The location couldn't be better--just steps from the beach--but for anyone not familiar with Arch Cape you have to be aware of the rocks that you have to climb over to get to the beach. There is a big "dune" of fist-size rocks that stands between the houses and the sand. It can be a bit treacherous for older people or littl3e ones, our 2 and four year old were able to get down with only a little help, so was my 62 year old mom.

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• Review by Kristin B

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2009

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  Kristin B from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

  we had a wonderful time!! i already mentioned about not enjoying the high hedge bush that obstructed the view of the ocean whenever we peered out from the living room, but besides that we loved it! great location too. we loved this portion of the beach. we will come back next year and will definitely use Arch Cape Rentals again. Thanks for everything!

  • Manager Responded on 8/11/2009

    Dear Kristin, Thanks for sharing your comments and review. We are working on having the landscaper cut the hedge down lower to provide a better view for our guests. This is the time of year when all landscapers in the area are running circles to maintain their accounts, as vegatation in this area grows very quickly. Just to let you know however, that it's being taken care of ASAP. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we'll welcome your return in the future. Sincerely, Debbie & Staff

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• "A Darling Cottage"

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2009

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  Margie I from Bothell, WA recommends this vacation rental

  The cottage was well equipped with new appliances and bath fixtures. With no TV it would be nice to have a DVD although they had many VHS videos to watch. The view of the beach was hampered by the hedge. The east patio was a delight!

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