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Located in peaceful Oceanside Oregon, Staring Contest offers a serene ocean view retreat. With large glass doors opening to a spacious deck, this home is perfect for families and friends alike. Enjoy leisurely dinners while watching the sun set from the dining room table or cozy up by the gas log fireplace in the living room.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81404 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Commanding Ocean view!

Shore Thing Vacation Rentals is pleased to introduce 'Staring Contest', a beautiful family home that boasts stunning ocean views! Located in peaceful Oceanside Oregon, this home’s large glass doors open to a spacious deck that runs the length of the house, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the famed Three Arch Rocks. When you’re ready to explore the beach or go for a morning run, it's just a short 5 minute drive away.

This house features 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms upstairs on the main floor, each with a queen-sized bed with a full bathroom located just outside the bedrooms. One bedroom downstairs with 2 sets of bunk beds and a full bathroom located right outside the door.

The nicely appointed kitchen provides all the necessary tools for preparing tasty meals, and a gas BBQ is available to grill your fresh catch. You and your guests are sure to enjoy leisurely dinners while watching the sun set from the dining room table.

When it’s time to stretch out and relax indoors, the comfortable living room is the perfect spot. Crank on the gas log fireplace for a warm, crackling fire and enjoy a movie on the flat screen smart TV and DVD player.

This home is just a short drive to downtown Oceanside, where you’ll find 2 cafes and delicious Roseanna's Restaurant. Many hiking opportunities with picture-perfect vistas are nearby: Cape Lookout State Park, Cape Meares Lighthouse and Maxwell Mountain to name a few.

Whether you're strolling along the beach, clamming nearby, catching a nap on the deck, or enjoying a fabulous coastal sunset every evening, this ocean view vacation rental surrounds you with serenity. This is perfect spot for a family getaway or a quiet trip with friends.


** Note: Up to 2 dogs are welcome to come! There is a $65 pet fee for the additional cleaning required after your departure.
** Note: Your nightly rate includes damage insurance should anything accidentally break or get ruined during your stay.
** Note: I send out a rental acknowledgment to sign electronically after a booking is made. It is very straightforward and simple, but if you would like a copy of the contract beforehand, just let me know! :-)


Registration number: STVR#851-18-00062

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,404 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Tillamook is home to this holiday home. Cape Lookout State Park and Cape Meares State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, hunting and mountain biking. Visit our Tillamook travel guide
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Oceanside, OR

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Beach
    Oceanside Beach
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Tunnel Beach cave opening with Oregon Coast rocks in the distance with natural framing
    Tunnel Beach
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Short Beach
    Short Beach
    7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lost Boy Beach
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Cape Meares State Park
    8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    16 min drive
  • Downies Cafe
    21 min drive
  • The Fern
    14 min drive
  • Tillamook Country Smoker Factory Outlet
    21 min drive
  • Pelican Brewing - Till
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Commanding Ocean view! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Commanding Ocean view!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Commanding Ocean view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Commanding Ocean view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Commanding Ocean view! located?

Situated in Tillamook, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Oceanside Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tunnel Beach and Cape Lookout State Park. Lost Boy Beach and Short Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Commanding Ocean view! Reviews

Reviews

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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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. The gas fireplace was so cozy in February. The view was wonderful. We enjoyed watching bald eagles, and we saw whales puffing out in the ocean. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Nice view and location. Rental was a bit well loved but it worked for our two family crew to stay with 3 littles and 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times with friends

View was amazing. House was comfortable, main bathroom is a bit dated. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Time

This home was as advertised. It served our family very well. There were plenty of sleeping options. We had many delicious meals in the well appointed kitchen. The views were incredible and we escaped the heat wave in Portland to perfect windless 70 degree days walking on the beach at the most beautiful place on earth. A wonderful memorable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love it here!

We love Staring Contest! We stayed here again for our annual summer trip to Oceanside, and love this place. The ocean views may be second only to oceanfront property, but the peace and tranquility are unparalleled! Within a 15-20 minute walk to the beach, but far enough away to be away from the main flow of visitors to town. The house is very well appointed, and extremely comfortable. Communication with the owners is great, and they are extremely responsive. We love coming to stay here, and will be booking summer trips to Staring Contest for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ronald E.

nice but needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the following needs updated; trip hazard on rotting stairs/deck, refer wants to stay open, faucet needs replaced -won't turnoff, garbage disposal is missing most of safety rubber, oven drawer is difficult to close, broiler pan is gross and dirty (didn't use but tried to clean), transition strip in laundry room has come off, Also no place to sit and get dressed or put luggage, the single bunkbeds are difficult to sit on and get dressed a twin/single bunk would be better. overall the laundry room may be the best room in the house. oh, forgot the narrow, steep driveway; -30% single width grade
Verified

8/10 Good

Shana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good view

We had a nice stay at starring contest. Everything was clean. Every interaction with management was positive. We indeed did stare nonstop at the giant waves hitting the giant monoliths. The covered porch is key and hard to find in other homes in the area. There isn’t much of a view from the sitting area inside the house. We loved the access to the beach via the extremely step trail in the neighborhood. It was too steep for our dog but it was fine for us. We had one issue, the furniture. The upstairs beds seemed to be full sized, so we had to sleep separately during our stay. And the beds weren’t very comfortable. Also, we booked this home in part because we wanted to kick back and read in the cozy lounge chairs featured in the picture in the listing. Instead upon arrival we were extremely disappointed to find that those chairs had been replaced with two really low back round swivel chairs that only had one ottoman. And the couch was so stiff we couldn’t sit on it comfortably. We were here for four nights, which was too long to not have a comfortable place to sit and relax. I’m not sure if we’ll book again. If we do, I guess we’ll bring our camping chairs with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything you need! Plenty of hot water and good shower heads. LOVE THE VIEW!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Staring Contest for the Win!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view sold it. The house was easy to find. Cell service is spotty but the wifi worked great. We were lucky to get rare 85° weather and sunshine, no wind, on an early October stay. Amazing! Kitchen is very well stocked! We had a great time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to lots of oceanside attractions and trails. Our host was able to offer advice about our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views that are not exaggerated. Great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

The perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ocean view is exactly that. My family and I spent a few nights here and enjoyed using the well stocked kitchen for cooking meals and watching the storms roll in. We felt like we had plenty of room to spread out and appreciated the baby gates for my nephew. Property management was very pleasant and communicative.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Comfy beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this house for our family! Great view, comfy beds and rooms. Large enough for a family of four plus a couple extra family members. Large stocked kitchen, comfortable couch and enjoyed the large laundry room. We would absolutely stay again! Great customer service with Monica and Sarah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staring Contest

100% recommend this home. Fantastic ocean view, and a very clean comfortable place. Plenty of room for 4 adults and two small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

The property is in a great location and has amazing views of the ocean. The condition of the home is very tired and in need of updating.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AARON P.

Staring Contest was a great House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I stayed for a few days in Oceanside. We loved the house and Sarah was incredibly responsive and attentive. We will absolutely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Hottest Day

The view was the one and only thing you cannot buy I guess. In a house at 97 degrees inside the house with no AC and no windows that stay open was super hard. No amount of fans made sitting in the living room that faces the afternoon sun is not fun. It was so miserably hot we had to leave. The house I’d recommend for young families for sure, but if you’re older and need a single level - this is not the property and to be pet friendly you’d have to have a sizeable yard to potty your pet, this house I would not recommend for a pet. It needs updating and the furniture was stained, but could be considered ok if you let kids and pets in the property. But my most hard situation is paying $800 for a couple nights in almost 100 degrees in the house and expect that visitor to endure that kind of heat is not very welcoming. We had to leave, the heat in that house never subsided by morning. Wish it had, we ended up leaving. Also, they should have reimbursed us for at least half the cost since we did travel far to have a miserable experience due to the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ronald E.

nice but needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the following needs updated; trip hazard on rotting stairs/deck, refer wants to stay open, faucet needs replaced -won't turnoff, garbage disposal is missing most of safety rubber, oven drawer is difficult to close, broiler pan is gross and dirty (didn't use but tried to clean), transition strip in laundry room has come off, Also no place to sit and get dressed or put luggage, the single bunkbeds are difficult to sit on and get dressed a twin/single bunk would be better. overall the laundry room may be the best room in the house. oh, forgot the narrow, steep driveway; -30% single width grade
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Thumbs up!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful view... very clean... well stocked! Staring contest for the win!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Heidi H.

The View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First I would like to say we rented this house for the view and even with bad weather it did not disapoint. Bedrooms were good size, loved the fireplace, living room was a great place to hang out, kitchen well stocked, everything worked good and the water presure in the showers was outstanding. Now for the bad, kitchen and dining area small, the steps from upstairs to downstairs very steep and slipery not only for us but also for my dogs and because of bad weather we had to use them to get in and out of the house through garage side door as the outside steps due to cold temps were iced over most the time, driveway very steep and narrow, tight to park my big truck and sons car, no yard really for dogs to do thier busniness, Over all I would say not dog friendly or for people who have trouble with stairs as main level is upstairs. We did enjoy our stay and the host was great but probably won't rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Well equipped house with gorgeous view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented Staring Contest, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with a gorgeous ocean view of the Three Arch Rocks. Sunsets are stunning from the deck off the livingroom and kitchen. The house was well equipped. Appliances, that we used, worked properly. The linens, towels and bedding, were nice and plush. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The house floorplan was convenient...most everything needed was on the main floor. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood on a dead end culdesac. The driveway up to the house is very steep! Thankful we didn't bring our low profile car as we would have had to park it at the bottom of the driveway and haul everything up to the house.A few issues, but nothing that ruined our trip or needed to be addressed during our stay, are:Stairs up to front door are very noisy and slippery when wet, shower curtain in main bath could use a curved curtain rod so shower curtain doesn't touch you while showering, the main bath shower head could use an extension as it's pretty low for anyone over 5'5", the chair in the livingroom (not peeling leather) is missing some screws and very rickety when sitting (didn't end up needing to use it, used the peeling chair and couch instead), since there aren't curtains on the sliding glass door windows it can get pretty hot in the house (no A/C) so a box fan or oscillating fan would be nice to have on hand, one bedroom only has a lamp on one side of bed so could use another lamp, would be nice to have a wall mounted TV in one of the queen bedrooms on the main floor, and there's no exhaust fan in the downstairs bathroom.The house does have some minor TLC issues (i.e. cracked/loose tiles on main bath floor, needed paint touch-ups, some added screws on squeeky stairs and deck boards in front of house).Overall we had a nice, relaxing week stay. None of the above items would prevent us from staying here again. Would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tamithia W.

What a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a little hard to find after our day of driving along the coast. Once we got the suitcases upstairs it was hard to move away from the gorgeous views. The beds were comfy and the kitchen had all the tools we needed. Of course we ate and relaxed where we could look out over the rooftops to see the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

House with a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! Thank you so much for your hospitality. Your house wa a clean, and perfect for us! We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful sunset views from the deck. Such a cozy and peaceful place. We already booked our stay for next summer, and are really looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chantal m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

Comfy beds and great views!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sasha S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Oceans views and a short walk to the beach.

Great views and a short walk through the forest to the ocean. The house and linens could have been cleaner. The house needs maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022