Title: Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 Family-friendly holiday home in Neahkahnie Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39994700/39994689/700b27f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39994700/39994689/50be961f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39994700/39994689/0e3d5624.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39994700/39994689/442010ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39994700/39994689/71e1ce97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across from the beach, Surfwatcher offers a spacious retreat with 3 bedrooms and a den. Unwind by the river rock fireplace, enjoy ocean views from the large windows, or relax on one of two decks – perfect for taking in Neahkahnie Mtn. scenery. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 Surfwatcher has been a very popular vacation rental for 25 years. Surfwatcher can sleep 6 comfortably, up to 8 using the fold out futon in the den for an additional $25 per night. There are 3 bdrms., a master bdrm with king size bed, bdrm 2 with 2 twin beds, bdrm 3 with a twin over full bunk, plus the den with a futon that folds out onto floor to a queen size bed to sleep 1 or 2. The beach is directly across the street and can be accessed by a public easement. There is a charming creek running thru the south end of the property. It's outflow onto the beach provides endless entertainment for young and old aquatic engineers. The great room features a river rock fireplace and a large, well equipped, open kitchen. The chef or chefs can cook, converse and enjoy the view all at the same time. Watch surfers, kiteboarders and beachbound kids, adults and critters all from the huge windows. There is a large capacity washer & dryer in the utility room, 42" flat screen TV plus dvd player in the den, satellite radio, a second tv in the master. The home has Wi fi. A Weber style BBQ is provided. There are 2 decks: the south side deck offers wind protection on the blustery days and the north side deck with slider right off dining area has a great ocean and Neahkahnie Mtn. view. STVR#851-12-1481 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34392900/34392851/cb46a6ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHARMING OCEAN VIEW BEACH HOUSE MCA#496 Manzanita - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=34392851&PinnedHotelID=34392851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115042000/115041907/0dc088c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Bridge Cottage Manzanita - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=115041907&PinnedHotelID=115041907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495800/33495705/2742df26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manzanita-Old Time Beach Front Simplicity. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 851-12-1481 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Neahkahnie Beach, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Manzanita travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manzanita.dx129660) [View more Holiday homes in Manzanita](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manzanita-Private-Holiday-Homes.d129660-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.72937%2C-123.94248&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=36IzacikUw7Cb8YRgakKnbg9e7k=) Nehalem, OR ### What's nearby - Sunset Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Manzanita Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Nehalem Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Nehalem Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles - Short Sand Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles ### Getting around - Cannon Beach Station - 19 min drive - Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Manzanita News & Espresso - ‬2 min drive - ‪Bunk House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Neahkahnie Smoke House - ‬9 min drive - ‪Riverside Fish N Chips - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Happy Elephant - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 located? > This family-friendly Neahkahnie Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Beach and Neahkahnie Lake. Nehalem Bay State Park and Manzanita Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Surfwatcher: Great Ocean View, Across from Beach in Neahkahnie. Sleeps 8 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great for a family getaway at the beach! Lots of space and steps from the sand. Host is helpful and respectful of guest privacy. ##### Kimberly Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mardy c. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Weekend This was a great house for our family. It had all the amenities we needed and it was in a perfect location. The great room layout was perfect for family activities: cooking, games, visiting, etc. ##### mardy c. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily M. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Time We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Surfwatcher. We had a family vacation with our adult children and we were thrilled with the size of the communal space to visit and cook meals. Manzanita is a beautiful town and we loved walking into town. Mike is great host! ##### Emily M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jana b. 30 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great location property was fantastic and well stocked! Would stay here again! ##### jana b. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dion R. 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Stay This house was clean, comfortable and had an ocean view. The location is great! ##### Dion R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P. 18 Aug 2017 #### Lovely Beach House We love Manzanita and this rental house is perfect for a beach town getaway. Comfortable, easy, bright and close to the beach and town. ##### Chris P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay at the beach! Great location. Large, roomy kitchen. Listing is accurate. Host was helpful and pleasant. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen A. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and location A beautiful, comfortable beach house. Simply lovely ##### Cathleen A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our new favorite place to stay in Manzanita/Neahkahnie My family loves to come to Manzanita every summer and this house has become our default destination. Close to the beach and enough of a view to enjoy sitting and watching the ocean on a rainy day. ##### David B. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca T. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the location. Thank you for sharing your light and bright lovely home in a perfect location. It was very clean and so comfortable for us all. ##### Rebecca T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This house is a perfect place for you stay in Manzanita! The large windows make a bright space to watch the ocean. The quiet neighborhood is also a plus! Highly recommend! ##### Adam R. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay at Manzanita Absolutely loved this property. Location is fantastic, very short walk to beach right at base of Neahakanie (sp?) mountain. Very tastefully decorated house. Owner very easy to work with. No surprises, just a great property and trip ##### Robert H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty J. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away Property was perfect for our 3 generation family get together. Kitchen was well equipped and large enough for three cooks! Lots of beds to choose from. Beach was amazingly close and easy to access. Would go back in a heartbeat! ##### Betty J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa A. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Really nice property, great location across the street from the beach. We were happy with how well appointed the house was. Beds were clean and comfortable. The home gets warm with the afternoon sun but there are lots of fans provided which made it comfortable. Thank you for a great stay. ##### Melissa A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry F. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place on Nehalem Bay The house is laid out very well for families with 3 generations. Laundry room right from back door. All the rooms are nice size. We enjoyed Nehalem beach so much every day and watched the sunsets from there. We walked into Manzanita on the beach for coffee and pastries in the mornings. So close to great state parks, beaches, crabbing, hiking. The best ##### Kerry F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Enjoyed our stay and we will be back again next year. ##### David B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma P. 30 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation Amazing location so close to the beach. Clean, comfortable house. Saw beautiful sunsets from the window and stars at night from the deck. ##### Emma P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon H. 15 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend at the coast! Great place to stay for an extended weekend visit in Manzanita at the coast. The house was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. We are looking forward to another visit when in the area. ##### Jon H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeff s. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surfwatcher Beach House Fun The Surfwatcher is a great beach house about a 100 yard walk from the beach at Manzanita. A perfect house for our group of 6 including 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 young grandchildren (ages 8 and 5). The was well equipped, and had everything we needed for our 4 day stay. Cannon Beach is about a 20 minute drive north with Haystack Rock and lots of restaurants. Several nice beaches between the house and Cannon Beach. Lots of fun places to go and enjoy the outdoors. We will definitely try to stay at the Surfwatcher again. ##### jeff s. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S. 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Vacation My husband and i truly enjoyed the location of this house. it was across the street from the beach and close to nearby towns and state parks. This house had the BEST kitchen supplies and household linens we have ever had at any rental houses. We are considering staying here in the future. Highly recommend it for families. ##### Carol S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacation The residence was clean and well appointed. ##### David K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred C. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Time My daughter and grandson and I had a great time. Great location, great view and character found in this property. We’d take it again in a snap! ##### Fred C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location House was perfect for a relaxed vacation. It was right across from the beach and a short bike ride or drive into town. We were impressed by how clean it was and the layout was perfect for three adults and two kids. The pictures accurately lay out the house and set up. ##### Amy B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian J., Oakland, USA 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely! We love this area of the coast! Surfwatcher is an excellent property - clean, well-stocked, and friendly and helpful owner! ##### Adrian J. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, wonderful location What a lovely place in a beautiful area! The house is simple but clean and elegant, with a well equipped kitchen and everything else you would need. The ocean view right from the living room was lovely, and it was so nice to be just a short walk away from the most amazing beach! Communication with the host was excellent - very responsive and informative. We hope to return soon. ##### Robert W. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022