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Reviews of Newly Built, Dog-Friendly, Colorful Creekside Home - One Mile to the Ocean

Newly Built, Dog-Friendly, Colorful Creekside Home - One Mile to the Ocean
Gold Beach, OR

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean properly in quiet area. A little hard to find if you arrive at night time but overall a good place to stay. The house is open, clean, lots of windows, fully equipped with cooking tools. Beds are comfortable and warm which is great. Already looking at staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
House was well situated, private, comfortable and aesthetically layed out. Super clean with well appropriated kitchen. Great yard in back and lovely neighbors who brought over eggs. Best dog friendly and reasonably priced accommodations I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica M.

Cute! But that's about it...
Cute house that does sleep 4 total. However, this house really only accommodates 2 adults. The seating in the living room is not designed for comfort and we ended up spending the majority of our TV and game time on big blankets on the floor. The shower is not "fixed." It is hanging by a clothes hanger in the shower so do not expect to adjust the angle. There is not a yard to speak of so very little time was spent outside at this property. It is smack dab between 2 houses and the secluded views in the pictures and descriptions provided are not quite accurate. The good: the kitchen is stocked with pans and most all you need, the open layout and massive windows were beautiful, it's fairly updated/newer construction, washer and dryer work well. We had construction taking place on this property we were not aware of and I must say, the vacasa team was great working us to fix this issue. It's adorable, it's cute, but the butcher block counter tops that you can't get wet (kitchen and bath), lack of comfort, and no seclusion did not meet our standards. All that to say, the vacasa team on the ground was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Jessica. We are disappointed to hear the home was not up to the high standard that we hold ourselves to. We have provided your valuable feedback to our local manager to discuss with the homeowner. Our owner does plan to remodel later this year to attempt to make the home a more enjoyable experience for future guests. Our local manager has addressed the cabinets and has confirmed while the appliances are older are in good working order. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we have the chance to impress you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gold Beach Oregon Stay
It was a very comfortable stay. We had a nice time. I agree with previous reports of the funky shower and counter tops. Still am not sure how to keep the counter tops dry as they requested. We did make our trip in the rainy season which I well knew we were doing. We are from Humboldt and get a lot of rain here too. Anyway, there was a pile of woodchips which should have been spread out over the driveway which was not done. We had a bit of slushy mud moving from the car to house. There was a note in the house requesting to please take off your shoes when entering. Well, that became a bit difficult loading and unloading the car in the mud and rain. Maybe if they spread the woodchips, they would not get so much mud in the house. Other than that, our stay was amazing, and I would definitely stay there again. It was nice, clean, and cozy. The price was excellent, and our needs were definitely met. Very close to town, restaurants, grocery, and the beautiful Oregon coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, Jackie. We sincerely apologize for the issues that you have experienced during your stay. We appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider in the future. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.

6/10 Okay

Mary F.

Great place to stay if you don't mind......
The intense smell of laundry detergent that will find it's way into everything you have brought into the place. The delay it will cause you to lock and unlock the door via a fickle key pad that will only open sometimes. We were not told that you have to pull the handle of the door towards you in order to lock it as the door lock can not seat into it's proper place if you do not (overall I'd say a good thirty minutes altogether wasted in trying to get in and out of this place). Great if you do not mind sitting on a toilet that rocks back and forth. Great if you do not mind the neighbors outdoor lights shining into the room you are trying to sleep in. Great if you do not mind holding the shower head the whole time as there is nowhere to hook it. Also the shower leaks all over the bathroom floor and is destroying the tile. Great if you do not mind not being able to talk to the person in charge of this place. One can only talk with vacasa which does not know anything personal about the place. Great if you do not mind the way the place echos because there are no carpets anywhere probably because they allow dogs. Which brings me to being here is great if you do not mind the sent of dog on the throw blankets and furniture. Even through all this we did enjoy our stay believe it or not because we were there for the beach anyway. Next time I will only choose properties where there is an actual host who can help you out with things.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. . We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!

10/10 Excellent

judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gold Beach vacation
The home is exactly as listed. Clean, fully equipped kitchen. Able to sit outside on the back veranda and watch the deer and birds. One little wonky item was the shower. We made a little change adjustment and it worked fine. And for some reason we had a devil of a time unlocking the coded front door. But we did figure it out. If you want a charming place this would be the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan King

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was really cute, clean and updated. All the lights and outlets in one of the bedrooms did not work. we asked the text who sent us the entry information. they said to switch the breaker, but that did not remedy the situation. We had no power back there the entire stay. Also, there was no laundry detergent to start laundry as requested. And only two rolls of toilet paper for a three night, four person stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Peaceful
We stayed here for a few days. The house was clean with an open floor plan. Easy access and quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strategically placed rental
All needs were met down to washing machine a plus. Beds were comfortable, pillows were not and comforter on bed was very warm. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are glad you enjoyed our lovely home. Pillows tend to be subjective to a person's comfort but we are sorry they did not meet your desired comfort. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, tranquil, solid built bungalow with minor quirks and astounding beauty
Really loved this bungalow, it was very relaxing place to stay that felt safe and secure. Loved the kitchen and all of the beautiful countertops, had a blast cooking there. Also really enjoyed all of the large windows that brought in great natural light. We watched deer, ducks, dogs and cats play outside in the field and near the creek, was relaxing and peaceful. The solid wood floors was a nice touch as well. We were fortunate to experience a significant storm while staying, with great gusts of wind, downpour of rain, and sheet lighting; the house barely moved or showed any indication of being affected by what was transpiring outside, probably one of the more solid built buildings I've been in for a while. The comments about minor quirks in the bathroom are correct, the shower head doesn't have a hanger outside of just hanging on the shower curtain, which isn't the best and could be easily rectified. The bathroom sink cabinet is natural wood that isn't stained, and the faucet while nice and fancy providing a laminar twist flow, only causes much splattering when anything breaks that flow, like washing your hands. The combination isn't the best and it appears they may of had a long term resident that didn't wipe up the countertop after every use and some mildew crept-in in a few places, something that a quick sand and waterproof stain could easily rectify. Besides these two minor quirks this bungalow was amazing. Overall this was a prefect place for me, my wife and 6 mth old to stay a while and explore the area from, we look forward to coming back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quiet!
The cabin has a beautiful view of the creek which makes it feel very peaceful and secluded, while only being minutes from the beaches and restaurants in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We couldn’t get in using the key pad code. Had to call to get lockbox code. I think the backup lockbox code should be given along with door code. Since the door code did not work. Once inside the house was beautiful! All new appliances, cabinets etc. Beautiful new interior!! Quiet neighborhood. With free roaming deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Weekend Getaway
Upon checking in and walking into this cute cottage, you are greeted by an open concept living space with a great amount of natural lighting. We did notice the floors were a bit sandy, but it is to be expected when you are visiting a costal town. There was a nice greeting card and a pet bowl with pickup baggies was provided which was a nice touch. The kitchen was stocked well with pots, pans, glassware, silverware, etc. You can tell that the owners read each and every review and make adjustments as they go. There is a Keurig with the option to use your own coffee (grounds) if you did not have pods, but they also provided coffee pods as well, and a french press is available too, so many coffee options. The blind issues that had been mentioned in past reviews was address and have been replaced with cordless blinds that provide the perfect amount of privacy, while also allowing some muted natural light into the rooms. The bedrooms are well appointed with extra blankets, pillows, and heaters if the rooms is too cold. The heating/cooling system in the property works really well and heats up the space great, and has a good fan and cooling feature too. It does make a little clicking noise when starting and as the fan turns off, but nothing to loud and disrupting. The only *wonky* thing that we ran into was the shower head situation, but found a way around it and managed to hang the shower head on the shower curtain (shower head has a little clip on the back) and was able to take a normal shower, while making sure the water stayed within the tub area. The one recommendation I would make is to make a mount for the shower head attachment to the wall, but that is it. The bathroom was well stocked with lots of bath towels, hand towels and toiletries. Overall it was a great stay in Gold Beach, and look forward to staying again while in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
I loved the house design - pictures don’t do it justice. Loved seeing the deer each day. So very quiet neighborhood. Hopefully the door to deck will be fixed soon because I would have liked to seat out on it. Otherwise - perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here, Charlotte. How fun to be able to see wildlife outside. We are working to repair the door. We'd love to host you again very soon.

8/10 Good

Greg B.

We checked in early and looked as if floors had not been swept. Otherwise a great stay
Nice place, good amenities. Way cool creek out back deck. It was awesome to watch deer come through every afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expensive For Two
While it was clean, we think it was very pricey and would be a much better value for two couples since it has two nice bedrooms. It felt less homey being asked to remove shoes upon entering the home, having to keep the seemingly unfinished wood kitchen and bathroom counter tops completely dry at all times to prevent mildew, and having to take our dog with us everywhere we went as you're not allowed to leave a dog in the home unsupervised. We both found it hilarious that the kitchen was fully stocked (pots/pans/dishes/silverware, and a spice rack a chef would LOVE to mention a few things) and we brought our own coffee from home assuming the maker would be a normal one but the Keurig was there without a single pod to make coffee so we had to purchase some. The heating unit didn't come with instructions but my husband was able to figure out how it worked. It makes a loud ticking noise while running. There IS a shower head however it isn't functional in the normal sense. It must be hand held and one needs to be careful not to get water on the floor. And the window coverings look nice but are not user friendly. At the end of the day, we had a nice time in Gold Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rogue Fishing Trip
Really liked this place. Very quiet, deer had breakfast with us. I did have an issue with the tub. I am short and getting in and out was a challenge. Also no coffee pot. They had a Keurig, not really my thing. Over all a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y., Wendell, Idaho, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rogue River Fishing
Very clean and recent remodeling. Well furnished. Comfort setting and comfy beds. Easy access to house with GPS
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Shawn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
New house, disfunctional bath/shower, blood on paper blinds
Cute place, but highly disfunctional shower/bath situation. You can tell by the mold behind the tub and paint peeling off the walls near the baseboard that people have been struggling to clean themselves in that tub without flooding the bathroom since new. If there is not mold in the walls, there will be in short order. Also the vanity top is unsealed wood and is absorbing moisture and getting visibly moldy. Typical architect designed home, form over function. Enough about the bathroom, let's talk general cleanliness. The floors appeared clean though it looks like dirty mop water was used. Windows were pretty dirty, large cobweb full of dead insects above t.v.. There was also blood on one of the paper blinds in one of the bedrooms. We did not stay in this room and only set our bags in the room. The washer sounds like a spaceship when on spin cycle and is too loud to carry on a conversation and do laundry at the same time. Also the heat/cooling pump on the wall makes a loud ticking noise like the fan is hitting something, it woke my wife up when I tried to turn it on. I tried all the settings and it still made the noise. You can sometimes here the ocean at night, if the neighborhood dogs aren't barking. There was also a backup key box, but no codes were given for the box. Also we weren't sure where the garbage can was outside, there only appeared to be one for the connected neighbor dwelling. Yes this house is connected to another and other houses are close by as well. Other than all those things the price was affordable and kitchen was well stocked. Seriously though, the shower/ bath needs replacing asap to avoid further issues beyond what's already apparent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located for exploring
The accommodations were comfortable, and delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you, Grace, Travis and Keisha
The property was great, but even better was the help I received retrieving the laptop I left behind after check-out. I'm deeply grateful to Grace, Travis, and Keisha.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

brandy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, quiet, and clean
This home is nicely updated and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, even though the neighbors are quite close. There is a creek and berry bushes right off the back deck. Kitchen nicely stocked and beds comfortable. The shower is pretty strange, with a shower head mounted about 3 feet off the ground, no way to take a shower standing up. The location was great, almost walkable to town. Must check out the Samuel board man scenic corridor just a few miles south of gold beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pat S., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful get away
I enjoyed my stay and got some much needed R&R. Luckily didn’t have to rely on wi-fi. Found the tourist info helpful but outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sadie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
There is a ant problem in the kitchen.
Enjoyed our stay...just didn't like the ants!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Hollie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Be prepared to clean upon arrival!
Appreciate the owner’s vision but very poorly managed. Extremely dirty, moldy bathroom almost made it impossible to use and entire unit floor was too grimy to go barefoot. Bedroom blankets did not appear washed but bed was comfortable. We selected this unit because of the cleanliness rating so were very disappointed, especially during a pandemic! Unsealed wooden counters are not appropriate and paper blinds don’t make sense! Best part was neighbor’s plants which attracted humming birds and the local deer were seen daily. Location is quiet but nothing amazing. If you stay bring blankets and cleaning supplies! Also, stove oven and burners would not turn on high from second day. I think it runs off a propane tank which was low. Kitchen was well equipped with good fridge and good washer and drier. Bottom of grill needs cleaned! Could be great but we were ready to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your vacation, Hollie. We are disappointed to read your feedback regarding your stay, and apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. We have followed up with the local property caretaker regarding your comments - upon inspection, no mold was found, the grill will be addressed, and the custom wood countertops are sealed. This home undergoes regular deep cleaning and though the paper blinds are not popular amongst most, there are not yet plans to replace these are they are still functional. We are disappointed that you did not contact us about your concerns during your stay, as we have spare propane on site and would have been more than happy to assist you. Please know that our guest services line is available 24/7. We hope we can have the opportunity to better serve and impress you in the future!

6/10 Okay

Patricia Z., Redding

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
This has a lovely deck and a nice front porch swing. I had advised Vacasa that we would be arriving a day late as our dog was ill. We arrived on day 2 of the rental. There is a request to take your shoes off inside but the floor was gritty with sand when we arrived. I swept some of it up. I contacted Vacasa (listed as the property mgr) on the day we arrived with the following concerns: No internet Info in the cabin was wrong, but even the info given in an email didn't work until the next day. I requested some help with the paper blinds in the windows that would not stay up. The home has nice natural breezes but not with paper folding blinds in the way. The kitchen was lacking a few basics like small knives (only huge Cuisinart cutlery) and wine glasses (there were 2) I received a call back later indicating that it was the local property mgr day off and they would get back to me. No communication the entire stay. There was a lack of communication with the property mgr. When was garbage day? Not Tuesday as emailed. Is there recycling? The shower is a little odd with a handheld sprayer and nothing to hold it up. We were disappointed that these things impeded out enjoyment of the week. No, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, We sincerely apologize for the disappointment. We would have been happy to assist with any questions or concerns if we had been notified during your time with us. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us!

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Overall we enjoyed the property - Gold Beach is a great location and the house is clean with a nice modern decor. Main heater had an issue when we stayed but was promptly addressed by the property manager. Like others we wished there was a shower but this was clear in the listing. We very much appreciated the washer/dryer and fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

patel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay 😋
It was a beautiful property, nice location , specious, everything was good , but only issue is there is no shower in bathroom , there is a bath tub available, but I request for to put some sower in bathroom, otherwise overall it’s too good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Perrysburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Gold Beach!
Stayed with a friend to explore the coast. Location was great and we loved the town! Best town we visited all along the coast! Only had the issue to the keypad code not working but the lockbox saved us when we arrived at 2am. We did have problems getting the lockbox closed though. Suggestions would be to add a shower head. The soaking tub was great but hard to wash hair. Also, since we were there in March, it was chilly so more blankets would be great! Height of the bathroom sink was a little difficult for my 5’4 statue. The bathroom overhead light didn’t work but the decorative sink light added nice ambiance. One bedroom light was incredibly dim but wasn’t much an issue. Overall LOVED IT. Cannot wait to come back. Would love to rent this adorable, comfortable house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We enjoyed our stay and we were pleased with the location, amenities, and parking. House was throughly clean. Some of the things that would make it better would be shower in bathroom, more lighting in bathroom, and extra blankets. Once we arrived noticed the house was very cold and small HVAC on wall took several hours to heat up house. Would suggest putting on the heat prior to guest arrival so it is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
hospitality
No hairdry blower but overall is nice. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet
The neighborhood is nice, there is a little creek running behind the house and the neighbors were all quiet. The furnishings in the house are a little odd, but not uncomfortable. The lack of a shower was our only big issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, Sara! We confirm the owner has approved to add a shower and is now being scheduled to be installed. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
What a great spot! We loved walking around the neighborhood with our baby. So close to town. And the place was wonderful! Everything we needed in the kitchen. Maybe some chairs in the front yard to get more sun but the deck was lovely. A shower would be nice as well. But took a very relaxing bath! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacay
notes about not putting anything wet on counters - would help if there were other places to put them, like hooks in the bathroom. There was one hook in the entire house, other than that the closets were the only places to hang anything. Curtains on bathroom window which has a clear view to the windows of the house above would be good too. it was v ery clean and pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Geri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort at any price
I feel it’s over priced, but very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Geri! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We apologize for any confusion regarding the price of the reservation. The cost of all our homes is reflected directly on the listing and throughout the checkout process for transparency upon booking. Additionally, we have agents available 24/7 to assist with finding the best possible vacation rental for each guest's needs and budget. We do hope that we have another chance in the future to impress you!

4/10 Poor

Karen S.

Bait and Switch
This property looks cute in the photo, but what isn't shown is the house connected to it, the 2 giant ugly trailers (one with dogs stored in it) and the fact that it is not close to anything. The home has a bath tub only, one too small for anyone over 5' 8" and very narrow, with a grab bar that is above your head and unreachable. The property is littered with dog feces. There are also no curtains in the home at all, so you are completely exposed when it is dark outside, and there are homes close, and the trailers. It does showcase beautiful wood, and there are signs to be careful not to damage it in any way, but there was not a single hook to hang a towel, a coat, etc. Kitchen was well stocked. I will say the management company was very helpful, and they were able to move us to another property after one night. I would not have stayed in this home even if we had not been moved.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for telling us about your stay. We are sorry to read you were not happier with your experience. We are adding curtains, towels bars, and towel hooks. The trailers are being relocated to a new location on the property. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house!
we had a wonderful stay! House is set back in a residential neighborhood and close to everything. I didn’t realize when we booked that there was not a shower, just a bath but It was clearly listed in the house description. Not the most convenient thing but my fault for not noticing it before booking. Still a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Modern, beautifully designed, close to beaches & redwoods
Brand new, well designed, lovely interior, small deck overlooking a creek and flowering bushes. Owners/managers were very responsive to requests. Good staging point for southern Oregon shore and northern California redwoods. Pat & Jon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019