A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Rockaway Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Fenced yard
Explore the area
Rockaway Beach, OR
Rockaway Beach
Place, Rockaway Beach
3 min walk
Manhattan Beach
Place, Manhattan Beach
14 min walk
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
Place, Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK
The Sand Castle
You’ll love this oceanfront palace in Rockaway Beach on so many levels—and it has so many levels that you’ll love its versatile nature! Originally a classic beach cottage, this home has evolved into a fantastic, modern home that takes full advantage of its location, a stone’s throw to the beach. The magical upper level holds a spacious great room with a wall of windows to the sea. Not only does it sport a leather sectional circling an entertainment bay with a 75” TV—it also has an alcove with seating encircled with windows facing the ocean, perfect for whale-spotting or enjoying the nightly sunset show. You’ll enjoy meals with an ocean view from the dining table or a marble breakfast bar. And the kitchen? Beautifully updated and fit for a chef, with stainless steel appliances, a stainless farmhouse sink, a wine-chiller and so much more. Once it’s time to retreat for the day, five bedrooms give your guests private spaces to relax. Three bedrooms, one a spacious ocean-view master suite including a gorgeous, updated bath with a soaking tub and double-headed walk-in shower, provide luxury and beauty. The entry-level bedrooms share a bath and a bonus room with sofas, sink, refrigerator and a vintage pinball machine—it’s the perfect place for the kids to retreat and have their own space. Outside you’ll enjoy the sound of surf and spectacular ocean views from the deck, with a gas grill and a picnic table down on the fenced-in sand. It’s a brief walk through dune grass to seven miles of level sand, views of Twin Rocks and the endless sky and ocean. When you have lots of guests who want a front-row seat to the sea, The Sand Castle is fit for a king!
PROPERTY DETAILS:
MAIN LEVEL: ENTRY LEVEL: Hallway: One Full Bathroom
SECOND LEVEL: Bonus Room: 65” Smart TV, Sofas, Wet Bar, Refrigerator, Foosball Table Bedroom 1: One Queen Bed Bedroom 2: One Queen Bed Hallway: One Full Bathroom
LOWER LEVEL (SPLIT FROM SECOND LEVEL)
Bedroom 3: One King Bed, TV, One Full Bathroom (Soaking Tub, Walk-in Shower) Bedroom 4: One King Bed Bedroom 5: One King Bed Hallway: One Full Bathroom, Washer/Dryer Outdoor: Fully Fenced Yard, Private Beach Access
THIRD LEVEL: (GREAT ROOM)
Living Room: 75” Smart TV Dining Room Kitchen Hallway: One Full Bathroom
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Rockaway Beach
Located in Rockaway Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Cape Meares Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC and Wheeler Marina. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC - 17 min drive - 8.7 km
Cannon Beach - 43 min drive - 52.3 km
Getting around
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 126 min drive
Restaurants
Garibaldi Portside Bistro - 8 min drive
Pacific Edge Espresso - 8 min drive
Pronto Pup - 10 min walk
Grumpy's Cafe - 8 min walk
Olmedo's Patio - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK?
As of 17 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK on 3 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,656, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rockaway Beach and Manhattan Beach. Nehalem River and Nehalem Bay State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Two of the bedrooms had not been remodeled and it was very hard to keep a comfortable temperature with the electric heaters in those rooms. Also one of the beds was extremely uncomfortable and old. The rest of the house was amazing! Beach access and the view from the house couldn’t have been better!
Rachel L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you for the review and for choosing Meredith Lodging. I’m glad the beach access and the views were standout features. I’m sorry you felt the two bedrooms were not adequately heated and that one bed didn't provide you top-notch sleep. We’ll have our maintenance team review the heating situation and evaluate that mattress for replacement as we plan future updates. Your feedback helps us prioritize improvements — please message us through the Vrbo app if you’d like to share any additional details. We hope you visit us again soon.
The house is huge and the perfect location. Access to the beach was easy and direct. The beds were comfy and my kids lpved the foosball table. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! .
Rhawnie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Hi Rhawnie! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle and hope you will book with us again!
Perfect location with direct beach access from the home.
Chris H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We agree ... the location is hard to beat! We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle. and hope you will book with us again!
The property was great and provided a wonderful backdrop for our annual family getaway for multiple generations. The home is beautiful with great beech access, plenty to do for everyone.
Michael S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2023
Hi Michael! Thank you for your 5-star review and choosing to spend your annual family getaway with us. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. We loved hosting your family at The Sand Castle, and hope you will return!
The property was beautiful and comfortable. Easy access to the beach. The kitchen was will stocked and roomy
Diedre J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Hi Diedre! Thank you for your 5-star review and choosing to spend your Mother's Day with us. We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle, and hope you will book with us again!
We stayed with some extended family from out of town and had a wonderful time. The renovated portion of the house is beautiful and easily slept the group of us. Easy beach access and a short walk to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Rebecca H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2023
Thank you for your 5-star stay! We loved hosting your family, and hope you will return!
The view from the house was stunning! There was plenty of room for our group and the beach access was so easy! The kitchen was well appointed and everything was very comfortable. We would absolutely come back.
Emily M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Emily! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. We loved hosting your group at The Sand Castle, and look forward to your return!
Place was perfect for our intimate gathering. We had everythingnwe needed to celebrate my son's life. Thank you for making it avaliable.
Soyoung C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Hi Soyoung! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are glad our rental met your needs for your special occasion. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you will book with us again!
It was wonderful! We would definitely stay again. Only suggestion: we had 8 people, but there was only 4 coffee mugs.
Grace C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback, and will share your comments with our local team. We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle, and hope you will return!
We absolutely loved this home. Great view, easy beach access, enclosed yard.
One thing in the online listing that didn’t seem to be described well is that the back half of the home is original and unimproved; the front is well updated. It was a bit of a surprise when we walked in but really fell in the love with the house.
Amelia D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle and hope you will return!
We loved our stay at Sand Castle. The home was the perfect setup for our family. The views and beach were beautiful. My family asked is I’d already booked another stay for next year.
The kitchen was well stock. I wish there was a way to recycle but that may not be available in that community.
Janet H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Janet! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. We agree ... the views are hard to beat! We loved hosting you at The Sand Castle, and hope you will return!
Outstanding ocean view. Short walk to the beach, makes it great for the kids and adults! The fenced in area made for a wonderful play place for the young ones with a full view from the balcony above. Huge kitchen made cooking easy. Spacious dining table great for meals and games. Well stocked with dishes and utensils. During our stay when I texted questions, Sam promptly responded. Furnishings in the upstairs great room are nearing end of life. Furnishings in the original wing of the house could use an update. We really enjoyed our family vacation!
This house was perfect for our family. A lot of space and comfortable beds. The view could not be any better. Fenced yard for dogs with private path to the beach. The house could be a problem for people with mobility issues- there are a lot of stairs. But the climb up is well worth the amazing view.
Robin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Hi Robin! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. We loved hosting your family getaway and hope you will book with us again!
The property was perfect for our family reunion. My only suggestion is that the kitchen needed more regular sized coffee mugs. There were only a few mugs and they were oversized. Thanks.
KATHY L.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Hi Kathy! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. We loved hosting your family reunion, and hope you will return!
The home has a great location, with a fenced yard for children and dogs. The location is a short walk to downtown shopping, and immediate beach access just past the fence gate. Views from the living space and both balconies were unending. We wish that we had known about the abundance of stairs inside the home prior to booking, but otherwise it was well represented by the description. Having hot water from the outdoor hose was loved by all to rinse off from the sandy salty beach.
Chelsa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Chelsa! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We agree ... the location and vast views are hard to beat! We loved hosting your family, and hope you will book with us again!
Great property. Old "cabin" feel in the front and newly renovated in the back. Comfortable furniture and well stocked kitchen. If your dog is smarter than ours, you may want to bring a lead for the backyard. Since it's only sand, a pup who figured out digging under the fence would have a short hop to the ocean! Luckily, our dog is an idiot and just waited for us to open the gate. :)
Meredith F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Meredith! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay at The Sand Castle. We loved hosting you and your pup, and hope you will return!
The location will not disappoint, nor will the view. There were a few items that I communicated to the property manager regarding cleanliness and working condition (specifically ice maker didn't work), but not until after we left. I'm sure given the opportunity to fix, they would have. Oh and the trash cans in the kitchen didn't have lids. Thankfully my family member had a very well behaved dog so it was not an issue. If I had been traveling with mine, that would have been a constant distraction to deal with. Might suggest for a dog friendly property, they have lids on those cans.
Cindy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Hi Cindy! We are glad you enjoyed the location and views provided by a stay at The Sand Castle, but we are sorry you encountered a few issues. We loved hosting you and hope you will book with us again!
Great property, lots of space! Check-in was delayed 3 hours due to "housekeeping emergency." This text message was received 1 hour prior to our check-in time.
Meredith Lodging dealt with a difficult situation ineffectively. They promised "dinner" the night of arrival, but required I provide a receipt. I provided the receipt prior to departing 6 August, but have yet to receive reimbursement.
My request for information about the reimbursement, or any credit, have gone unanswered.
Great house (though the kitchen definitely needs more coffee cups and flatware!), but your mileage definitely may vary with Meredith Lodging.
Brandon S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Brandon! We enjoyed hosting you; however, we are sorry there was an emergency that delayed your check-in. We understand your frustration, and verified a credit for dinner was issued back to the card on file on 8/16. Please note that it can take 5-8 business days for a credit to post. We value your booking, and do hope we can provide you with a better rental experience in the future.
The code to the door did not work. Wecalled the contact number and got a recording. The code worked on the beachside door. The outside was not lighted weĺll and the ground was uneven. There were steps outside with no handrails, and there were steep steps inside with no handrails and poor lighting. There were more steps inside with no, handrails and poor lighting.. we all slowly up and down the stairs the whole time.The rugs on both bathroom floors were worn out and very slippery.One of our guests fell by sliding on the rug. There were light bulbs out. The comforter in our bedroom had about a ten inch long tear in it that obviously had been there a while. The material was frayed all around it. Two of our bath towels had holes in them and white stains on them. There was a small, inexpensive luggage rack in our bedroom but it was broken.. For the amount of money we paid, we were disappointed.This did not compare to other vrbo rentals we had stayed in.
ginger a.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced during your stay and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Had we been notified about some of these issues while checked-in, we would have sent our team over to address your concerns. We value your booking and hope to provide you with a more polished stay in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary Q.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The property was great for large groups and had lovely ocean views and beach access. However, on the day of check in I was notified that there was a snafu with the cleaning team and check in was delayed significantly. Guests were already en route so I was advised to have dinner out and would be compensated. The cleaners did not end up coming the first night but we were eventually able to get access to the house, arriving to the previous guests' mess. Some clean linens were delivered late in the evening but did not include the correct size sheets for all beds, and some guests slept on top of random blankets, making for a stressful and gross feeling first night. I received a refund of approximately 1/3 of the total cost for the 2 night stay, which they said was a one night stay cost (apparently not including fees). Since this was a family gathering to commemorate a death in the family, and not a vacation, it was added stress. We were never reimbursed for the first night's dinner, and the house was only partially cleaned the next day. In the end we made due and still enjoyed the the beach and our family time.
Mary Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Erica T.
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
This house was the oddest mishmash lodging I’ve ever been in. It looks like a very old rundown cabin with a beautiful addition added to it. Two of the bedrooms literally were plywood and cinderblock walls and were freezing even with the heater. The stairs into the house had zero railing or banister to hold onto. Very unsafe.However, the new addition was beautiful. Big kitchen lots of seating to die for windows and view out to the Pacific Ocean. That was wonderful. But moving through the house was very strange. And bathroom number three? Way down in the bowels of the house, down the stairs with no bannister with no lighting and hardly any heat. We were unable to enter the house as instructed through the keypad so we had to wander around the back of the house and find another keypad. The Meredith lodging customer service reps were very friendly and helpful, but seemed a bit confused about the keypads as well. There was no hand soap so we had to buy our own But plenty of dish soap and towels and other amenities. we did lose power off and on throughout the weekend, but that’s not anyone’s fault… We did go to the beach in December but the appliances in the kitchen are all very newfangled with motion sensor activation so half the time the older people in our crowd could not figure out how to turn on the fan over the stove or the sink even. And the Keurig machine seem to be broken and leaked all over. There was another coffee pot though, so we were happy.Overall OK
Erica T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for the detailed feedback. I’m glad the kitchen and ocean views added to your stay. I’m sorry the bedrooms were cold during your stay. We had our maintenance team place extra portable heaters and we are having the HVAC system inspected. We will have a vendor look at adding railings, too. Thank you for bringing your safety concerns to our attention, as we take them very seriously. And we will have the e-lock serviced promptly. If you’d like to share any more details so we can address these items, please message us through VRBO. Thank you again for the feedback and we hope to host you again!
This is a prime location, right on the beach with a fenced yard, and a short walk to the (somewhat limited) shops and restaurants of Rockaway Beach. Clearly, this is a property consisting of two very different generations. The old house, to which a nice addition has been appended on the beach side, consists of two bedrooms, a living room/kitchen, and (on a lower level) a bathroom and entry hall. The old part is dark and uninviting, artificially brightened in the online photographs. No one wanted to spend much time in that part of the house—except to play foosball, and we put two of the older children in those bedrooms. They’re wonderful kids and didn’t complain. The new part is wonderful: bright, open, well designed and appointed. That’s where we all gathered. If you rent this house, go around to the surf (west) side to enter it for the first time because entering at the lower level on the southeast corner of the old house is startling and off-putting. I hope the owners have plans to gut and refurbish the old section.
Would I recommend this property? Maybe. Would I rent it again? Probably not. Not at that price.
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Hi John! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and agree the location is hard to beat! We appreciate your feedback, and will share your comments with our local property team. We loved hosting your family at The Sand Castle, and hope you will book with Meredith Lodging again for your next coastal getaway!