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Beach & Lake House Retreat with Wildlife Panorama

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior
Beach
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

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Warrenton, OR
  • Sunset Beach State Recreation Site
    6 min drive
  • Gearhart Golf Links
    8 min drive
  • Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
    14 min drive
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    13 min drive

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

Beach & Lake House Retreat with Wildlife Panorama

West across Youngs Bay from Astoria, Swallow the Anchor Beach & Lake House is located in Warrenton, OR, sitting on the most northwestern point of the State of Oregon. Surrounded by water, Warrenton is a charming community on the Columbia River, with a sizable marina and Victorian-era homes. The nearby Fort Stevens State Park, which extends up to the jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River, offers camping, hiking trails, beach access, and swimming at Coffenbury Lake.

Explore the same landscapes seen during expeditions made by the Corps of Discovery in the early 1800s. Fort Stevens itself was built overlooking the Columbia River during the 1850s and is now a military museum open to the public. On the Pacific Coast nearby, the large iron skeleton of the 1906 shipwreck, Peter Iredale, sits embedded in the sand.

The sounds of the ocean, the wildlife, the breeze, and the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets are a coastal explorers dream. Come and relish in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while making memories to last a lifetime - book now for coastal bliss!
This property offers self check-in with a digital code that we will provide before your stay begins. The community is private, gated, and security monitored with access by code only.

Parking is available for up to 4 vehicles in the driveway only (no parking on the street, grass, or in the garage). RV's, boats, and commercial vehicles are not permitted for any guest of a vacation rental within the Surf Pines Community.

Guests have access to 6 beach trails, a half-acre of property, and private lake access (with Waiver of Conduct and Liability).

Surf Pines is a gated community, located in Northwest Oregon between Warrenton and Gearhart, near Astoria and Seaside. Surf Pines is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and Sunset Lake on the east. Two gated entrances, one at Surfpines Lane off Highway 101 North of Gearhart and one near Sunset Lane off Highway 101 South of Astoria and Warrenton, provide access to the Surf Pines Community. The rural setting of Surf Pines abounds in natural beauty for its residents and local wildlife, such as elk, deer, pheasants, seagulls, and eagles.

We ask you to read the house, HOA, and County Rules and treat our home, and the laws that govern us, with respect so that we can continue to provide a wonderful stay for years to come. There is a real country-wide threat of eliminating Short Term Rentals from residential neighborhoods.

We require guests to visit our secure guest screening portal, through Autohost, for identity verification and fraud protection before their reservation is considered finalized. This process is an alternative to asking guests to provide a security deposit, as our insurance company uses the risk assessment to evaluate our coverage for your stay and advise on any fraudulent or purposely negligent activity on any of a guest’s past reservations. This process will take approximately 3-minutes to complete and will require a government-issued ID and the credit card that you will use to book your reservation.

Swallow The Anchor Beach & Lake House Rules & County Ordinances:
1. Minimum age requirement to book this property: 27
2. Maximum Occupancy, inside or out, is 14 (infants and children count as 1; all visitors must be included in your headcount, even if they do not stay overnight). Please do not split occupancy with other houses in the community unless you inform us of your plans. Your occupancy must match your reservation at all times. Requests for additional occupancy must be received before your stay begins. Occupancy is not defined by an overnight stay or the age of the guest.
3. Surveillance cameras are in use at this property and they are recording 24/7. They are on all entry points and surround the exterior of the property. They will be used to verify compliance of policies as well as to refute complaints. There are no cameras inside the property.
4. NO PARTIES. Do not rent our home on behalf of others.
5. NO SMOKING OR VAPING on or near the property.
6. NO DRUGS of any kind, whether legal or not.
7. NO PETS OR THERAPY PETS of any kind. Our kids have allergies. Additionally, local wildlife may feel threatened by the presence of other animals and respond accordingly.
8. Parking is limited to a MAXIMUM OF 4-VEHICLES, at all times, in the driveway only. On-street parking, RV’s, boats, and commercial vehicles are not permitted for any guest of a vacation home within the Surf Pines Community.
9. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. All guests must arrive before 9pm as car alarms, unpacking vehicles, and any doors slamming annoys full-time residents.
10. NO SHOES WORN INSIDE
11. Any special occasions such as weddings, receptions, family reunions or birthday parties must be disclosed at the time the reservation is booked and is subject to owner approval. Events like these tend to increase or exceed our maximum occupancy, which is a violation of our short-term rental permit issued by Clatsop County.
12. The speed limit within the Surf Pines Community is 25 MPH. Roads are narrow and speeds are monitored.
13. This house is in a private, gated community. A passcode will be assigned to you for the length of your stay. You are responsible for anything that transpires using that code. There are surveillance cameras recording 24/7 at the gate and in use by community security.
14. Surf Pines maintains six public paths for your use to walk to the beach and we have a private easement to access Sunset Lake from our property. Please stay on the paths and do not trespass onto other properties.
15. Hunting, shooting, and fireworks are prohibited in Surf Pines. Outdoor wood-burning fires are allowed only on the beach.
16. Wine Pulls from the rack are $30.00 each - all proceeds go to Everyone for the North Oregon Coast. If a complimentary bottle is left on the table, it is available to you free of charge.

This beach house is available as a vacation rental by virtue of a permit issued by Clatsop County. This permit is placed in jeopardy when the surrounding neighborhood is impacted by a guest's stay. We issue $250.00 fines for each violation of County Ordinances and each House Rule (this is your warning). Additionally, guests may be evicted for violations without refund. If actions of our guests lead to neighbor complaints or our permit being placed on probation or revocation, we hold guests responsible for all damages foreseen and unforeseen. In booking this property you accept all of these terms.

We ask you to read the house, HOA, and County Rules and treat our home, and the laws that govern us, with respect so that we can continue to provide a wonderful stay for years to come. There is a real country-wide threat of eliminating Short Term Rentals from residential neighborhoods.

We require guests to visit our secure guest screening portal, through Autohost, for identity verification and fraud protection before their reservation is considered finalized. This process is an alternative to asking guests to provide a security deposit, as our insurance company uses the risk assessment to evaluate our coverage for your stay and advise on any fraudulent or purposely negligent activity on any of a guest’s past reservations. This process will take approximately 3-minutes to complete and will require a government-issued ID and the credit card that you will use to book your reservation.

Swallow The Anchor Beach & Lake House Rules & County Ordinances:
1. Minimum age requirement to book this property: 27
2. Maximum Occupancy, inside or out, is 8 (infants and children count as 1; all visitors must be included in your headcount, even if they do not stay overnight). Please do not split occupancy with other houses in the community unless you inform us of your plans. Your occupancy must match your reservation at all times. Requests for additional occupancy must be received before your stay begins. Occupancy is not defined by an overnight stay or the age of the guest.
3. Surveillance cameras are in use at this property and they are recording 24/7. They are on all entry points and surround the exterior of the property. They will be used to verify compliance of policies as well as to refute complaints. There are no cameras inside the property.
4. NO PARTIES. Do not rent our home on behalf of others.
5. NO SMOKING OR VAPING on or near the property.
6. NO DRUGS of any kind, whether legal or not.
7. NO PETS OR THERAPY PETS of any kind. Our kids have allergies. Additionally, local wildlife may feel threatened by the presence of other animals and respond accordingly.
8. Parking is limited to a MAXIMUM OF 4-VEHICLES, at all times, in the driveway only. On-street parking, RV’s, boats, and commercial vehicles are not permitted for any guest of a vacation home within the Surf Pines Community.
9. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. All guests must arrive before 9pm as car alarms, unpacking vehicles, and any doors slamming annoys full-time residents.
10. NO SHOES WORN INSIDE
11. Any special occasions such as weddings, receptions, family reunions or birthday parties must be disclosed at the time the reservation is booked and is subject to owner approval. Events like these tend to increase or exceed our maximum occupancy, which is a violation of our short-term rental permit issued by Clatsop County.
12. The speed limit within the Surf Pines Community is 25 MPH. Roads are narrow and speeds are monitored.
13. This house is in a private, gated community. A passcode will be assigned to you for the length of your stay. You are responsible for anything that transpires using that code. There are surveillance cameras recording 24/7 at the gate and in use by community security.
14. Surf Pines maintains six public paths for your use to walk to the beach and we have a private easement to access Sunset Lake from our property. Please stay on the paths and do not trespass onto other properties.
15. Hunting, shooting,
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 14 minutes by foot from Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site and a 5-minute drive from Astoria Golf & Country Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marie Gwydir-Moore

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Video games
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2099.0 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
3711710

Beach & Lake House Retreat with Wildlife Panorama Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Time Near the Beach
The house was well stocked and had everything we needed plus some additional snacks that were made available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Very communicative and understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was a great house with everything we needed for a large family retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Resort like property between Astoria and Seaside without the traffic! Deer munch in the backyard with a quiet kayaking lake to play in! Stocked with all essentials to cook, play, and keep a body comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
Great access to the beach. The house was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach retreat
This property is amazing. VERY CLEAN. Lots of towels, snacks, and beach supplies with the wagon. We loved the bikes and easy access to the beach. The property was very quiet We would love to go back. Delicious bakery/ coffee shop nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip
We had a very nice 4 night stay here! 6 adults and 4 children. Two bedrooms are upstairs and two are down. Everything looked and felt clean. There were plenty of towels and bedding. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and utensils. And there were lots of extra amenities….like beach chairs, games and puzzles. I didn’t appreciate the wine selection that was displayed because they had inappropriate labels for young children. Surprising, for a place otherwise geared for families. But over all I would recommend a stay here! We had a mama deer with two babies in the yard a couple of the days. And we saw about a dozen elk on our walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lady's Annual Trip
House was very clean and in a beautiful neighborhood. House was well stocked, including a coffe bar and snacks. Games were also provided and a very informative notebook about local attraction, hikes, restaurants, and shopping was provided as well. Located close to Astoria, Seaside, and Cannon Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation house
Lovely house, clean, comfortable, and spacious enough to host large family. Lots of games, bikes, etc. to keep kids entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
For our mother’s 70th, she wanted to be on the beach and with her grandchildren. This home was absolutely perfect and management was so communicative and accommodating. Our mother now wants to make this trip a tradition at this home, we look forward to booking it again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtful Details
This home was exceptionally clean. The "no pets" rule helps with that I'm sure and as a person with allergies, was greatly appreciated. The venue has many thoughtful amenities: A well-stocked coffee/snack bar, ping-pong and other games in the garage with popsicles in the freezer, lots of streaming channels to choose from, and much more. We explored Astoria and Fort Stevens, and had good coffee and pastries just down the road at the bakery at the four-way stop. Very pleasant, convenient rental. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
The property was great. The beach toys in the garage were a nice touch. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards in the lake almost as much as the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swallow the anchor stay
This house is amazing!! Well kept, beautiful home. Lots of room for our entire family of 11. The owners think of everything. Family games, ping pong, yard games, bbq, snacks, cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc. You name it they have you covered!! Excellent!! A wonderful home away from home experience!! We used the kayaks on the lake and just a short drive to the ocean at sunset beach. We even rode the bikes there one day. Close to Seaside and Cannon beach. The only negative was the loveseat was broken and we hesitated to use it for fear we would fully break it. Other than that a definite A+!!! Wouldnt hesitate to rent again.. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Corri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked
Coffee bar and snacks were a nice touch! House was large, clean, and had everything you could possibly need. The location is quiet and central to all the local attractions. We found the house a little chilly albeit your typical spring break weather in Oregon… sunny, stormy, and even a little snow. A fire would have helped but we didn’t want to have to clean it if I’m going to be honest. The main bed was very comfortable I’m told. The other beds were a little too firm, I’d suggest a few foam toppers. As far as the rules go, they were a little overwhelming, but I completely understand the position the owners are in and feel badly for them… The neighbors are not very welcoming and it’s quite obvious they don’t want short term rentals in the neighborhood. Follow the rules and be mindful that you’re not staying in a frat house and you’ll be fine. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
This was one of the most well stocked rentals we’ve been to - kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, even blankets! Beautiful location - we even got to see elk out the window. And so much to do! We used the kayaks, clam spades, games, foosball, and the kids had a blast with the toys! Enjoyed our time very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to spend time - our trip was too short
The house was beautiful and welcoming. The beach access was convenient. We only wish we had more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kensi W., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
House is beautiful, but not worth the communication issues
The house is beautiful, but there is certainly not enough space for 14 people. Air mattress, which was considered a “bed” was flat. Had to fill out extensive waivers to even get the key code, and was only released hours before arrival because we reached out. Very grateful to have been able to enter the house “early” (check in was 5 pm and we were told it was nonnegotiable), but not without significant numbers of condescending emails and communications from the owner. It seems like there is a lot going on behind the scenes with home rentals in the area, but we didn’t really appreciate being treated as if we were going to destroy the place and break all the rules before we even arrived. Especially because we were completely transparent about our plans and number of people. Worth it because we really needed a place to sleep after the Hood to Coast, but otherwise just not worth the hassle and accusatory tone we dealt with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a quiet stay
Myself and 4 other adults stayed for work. Itwas a nice place to stay for a low key quiet work week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Chelsea T.

😬🧐🔍📹🎤🤯🤬
I had a full conversation with the owner before checking in and she knew that we were having a birthday/moving away party with 9 13/14 year old girls during our stay. She had every opportunity to make her rules and feelings known before we checked in. 1st of all we were flagged by security because we had to keep going to the gate to pick up kids. She contacted me, I told her that one of the girls lives in the community and took it upon herself to give out her gate code for a friend to be dropped off and we were also transport kids from gate to house as they showed up. She said that it was probably flagged because we entered the gate code so many times but said nothing about the friend giving out her gate code. Then We discovered a sticker inside stating that they are watching and they have a listening devices in every room. The girls kept talking about how much they didn’t like it. My fiancé was grilling in back while talking on the phone and showing someone that he is being watched. She actually contacted me to let me know that she doesn’t appreciate what everyone is saying!!!! The next morning the last girl came and the girl that lives there gave her code. She said nothing the day before so I thought that was ok. The owner contacted me and said that we allowed someone access that wasn’t on my registered list even if it was just to drop a kid off at the end of the driveway. Supposedly there was a noise complaint as well. The girls stayed inside and were just having a blast being young teenage girls. So, she said she reported us to VRBO AND that we have an hour to get out of her home. I explained I have to get all the kids parents there and had suggested giving the code to the parents so we can have time to gather everything to be out on time. Rather then saying no, in came a new rule, she informed me that it would be $250 per vehicle that came to her house and that I could “pick my poison”! We have screen shots of house ad and rules before our stay and the new ones she added during our stay. We have video of house in perfect condition and we received our deposit back. Before all the crazy stuff, I wasn’t going to bother bringing up the dirty sheets or rotten creamer or that you have to replace “amenities” but this owner was so overboard. We felt violated and traumatized even days after leaving. Judging by her reviews and my experience, she will try to put it all on us but we have pictures and recordings as well, that back us up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Girls Weekend
This was the perfect property for a girls weekend. There were plenty of beds for everyone and the coffee bar was amazing. We found the kitchen to be well stocked with pots and pans and a few pantry staples. The location was great for out outings into Seaside and Gearhart. The host had excellent and promt communication. And the house was beautiful and the decor was expertly done. I would 100% stay here in the future or recommend this property to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Lodgings, alot of rules to the HOA
Nice property, it would have been nice to use the equipment in the lake, but it was too wet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warrenton BRBO
If your staying in Warrenton OR this property comes with highest rating from us. Kitchen well stocked for a chef, site is walking distance to ocean, very clean property with comfortable bed. Property owners were available for any questions. This is truly a gem of a property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam D., North Ogden, UT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location
This home was perfect for our 2 families. Great property and location. I would definitely stay here again. As for some of the other reviews, if you understand what the rules are and plan to follow them, then you're not going to have any issues. You can't have more than the 14 guests and if you plan to, than rent a different place. Pretty simple.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay.
This property worked great for our family. Lot's of amenities to make our stay work pleasurable. Beds were comfortable with plenty of blankets and linens. House was very clean and up to date. Would recommend this property for a great family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021