December 31, 2024 - Escapia
Cozy retreat at Castle in the Sand
by Elaina U.
Our group of four adult family members had an enjoyable stay at this property, which is a quick 5 minute drive to downtown Waldport. The house was very clean. The rooms were right-sized and spaced to maximize privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook in (if you need measuring spoons, bring them). It was so nice to enjoy the views from the kitchen and dining/living rooms. We brought our own fire logs, which added to the cozy ambiance in the living and dining rooms. The internet and TV app access were perfectly adequate. We definitely enjoyed the pool table located on the lower level. A quick walk for able-bodied adults on a packed sand trail to the ocean highlighted our stay. While hand soap is provided for handwashing, do bring your own shower soap/shampoo/conditioner. Adequate paper products were provided for our length of stay. Although it does not have high rental frills such as a Keurig, free coffee/tea, shower soap and shampoo, we will likely rent again if available. The property is currently up for sale with a few realtors having left their cards on the kitchen counter per their usual custom. I contacted the vacation rental management staff once with a question. My call was returned, and my question was answered promptly and kindly.
October 8, 2024 - Escapia
Fabulous beach house
The house was gorgeous & we loved both decks for relaxing. We had everything we needed but the master bed needs to be replaced as was very worn & the WiFi was very spotty! All in all we had a great time & extended our stay by 2 days! We loved the Waldport area.
September 23, 2024 - Escapia
Wonderful Stay
by Lorna P.
Nothing bad to say. All good.
Beach access and view were awesome.
House lay out is perfect. Large open kitchen with everything you would need.
Beds are very comfortable.
We had a fantastic time.
September 16, 2024 - Escapia
Thumbs up
by Steve P.
Property is as advertised, excellent location in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen has everything you need and beds were comfortable. I will definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you for the hospitality.
August 30, 2024 - Escapia
Wonderful beach vacation!
by Robert T.
Our family, five adults and one dog, had a wonderful time at castle in the sand! The house was spacious and clean, and the kitchen had almost everything you could think of, which was great for my chef son. The limited view did not bother us at all and the walk over the sand dune was not a problem, although it would be too much if you were infirm, elderly or a small child (the cut grass was not at eye level for us fortunately). All in all, we would come back!
Great house
by Kelly R.
The house is a little worn on the outside but great inside. Clean comfortable and well stocked on utensils and cookware. Short walk to the beach. Great place for large group and dogs definitely would stay again.
Annual 20 Below Dog Club Visit to Waldport!
by Janna H.
We had a wonderful stay at this delightful beach house! We had three couples, each with their well-behaved dog. The house was super clean and well appointed. The furniture was clean and inviting to sit on. Our guys had great laughs while playing pool in the very nice family room downstairs.
We had easy access to the beach and were close by to some of our other club members.
The management company was prompt and responsive, although we really had no issues to report.
We hope to come back to this house next year!
November 29, 2023 - Escapia
Castle In the Sand
View was nice. House was quiet as there were no neighbors present on either side. Front entrance and driveway were overgrown with weeds and blackberry bushes and the driveway was full of potholes, altogether taking up 2 of the parking places - did not look at all like the photo. Kitchen cupboards and drawers need maintenance. Many of the cooking pans were dirty. The outside side decks are angling downward and didn't feel safe. Outdoor chairs were all cracked and broken. Would have been nice to have a tide table booklet and some pamphlets on local activities and vendors. Also needs to have some kind of info on cable system - not everyone is tech saavy. Did not expect to have to provide out own paper towels/toilet paper. When spending $4,000 we expected these to be provided. At least there were adequate linens/towels. Sliding doors were hard to open. And I think that it should not be the guest's responsibility to haul the garbage can up and down the nasty driveway.
October 4, 2023 - Escapia
Worn but welcoming
by Will S.
The unit was in a great location- right on the beach. The view from
main room large windows couldn’t quite see over the sand dune to get the ocean, which was disappointing. Overgrowth of the landscaping was a little unsightly but not distracting from the experience. Overall the home worked well for our family with the two separate tv/sitting areas. Plenty of bedrooms. We felt the oregon coast welcome that we’ve grown to love and overlooked some of the shortcomings of the accommodation.
Ocean Odyssey was pleasant to work with and responsive- we will use them for a future rental.
September 29, 2023 - Escapia
Great weekend
by Christine B.
The rental was great. It was clean and very comfortable and cozy. The view was not quit what we expected. The vegetation was overgrown and it was a little difficult to see the ocean. you could see it, but just barely. The ad stated that the bedroom upstairs had an ocean view, but it did not. It had a view of the neighborhood. The kitchen was well equipped, but could use a Keurig. all in all it was a great experience.
At the beach with sisters
by nancy b.
It was great!
Castle in the Sand Vacation
by Kellie P.
Nice, clean, welcoming home. Some wear and tear for sure. We had an amazing time. Felt right at home.
Castle
by Bruce and Diane M.
works very well for us and extended family with children!
A place the doesn't disappoint
by Scott O.
Very Spacious and accommodating layout. Would be great for larger family groups and mixed aged gatherings. With a fully furnished basement with a Large Game room with a pool table and a large upstairs common area with a large deck and beautiful views of the ocean, this property was well worth the price. Side Note - As of 4/23/23 there were enough coffee basket filters to make 2 years worth of coffee, so no need for more filters if reading this in the year 2023. LOL.
Waldport Beach Rental
Great experience. Easy check in, good location. House is well set up and I would stay again.
January 11, 2023 - Escapia
Wonderful Winter Visit to the Coast!
by Jennifer W.
We stayed at Castle in the Sand, managed by Ocean Odyssey, for three nights in January. The whole experience was excellent. The home was well equipped and so perfectly cozy, it was just two of us and our doggies, so the home was HUGE. The property manager was extremely helpful with the check-in process (which was very easy). I would highly recommend this home in Waldport for your next visit to the area. The views and comfort can't be beat.
November 22, 2022 - Escapia
Management company excellent
by Kaitlyn M.
The location and space at this property was excellent, we had a few issues upon arrival at the house, but after letting the property manager know, they went above and beyond to help accommodate our families and make sure we were comfortable in our surroundings, I would book again and recommend anyone wanting to visit this area to book with this company solely on how professional and courteous the management company is.
October 8, 2022 - Escapia
Great Beach House
This house is spacious for a large group and was perfect for our stay. It has multiple decks and a short private walk to the beach behind the house. House was clean (bed linens could use improvement) and well stocked (kitchen could use more towels) and had plenty of seating and lounging space. We did have to use WD40 on the sliding doors to open them, as well as switch out the bbq as the first one wasn’t working properly. Overall, We would return and recommend.
August 29, 2022 - Escapia
Great Family Retreat
by Kellie K.
We've stayed at other places. Our family informed us they like this place the best. Extremely good value for the money.
August 17, 2022 - Escapia
Family Vacation Made Perfect
The house was clean, lots of space, quiet ocean sound and the beach was accessible from the patio. Down stairs was perfect for the kids as they played Pool, board games that were provided and even connected their Playstation 5 to the TV. My family already wants to return to this house again next year.
Perfect Beach House 2022
by Edward J.
Castle in the Sand was the perfect place for our beach vacation. The house was very comfortable, spacious, and clean. Our extended family enjoyed being able to spread out, play games, watch a movie, and play pool. The best part was the easy access to the beach. Just a short walk over the dunes and you’re right there! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Mother’s Day /Birthday family weekend
Overall our experience was great.
The furniture, including beds, was comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped.
The weather was cool and rainy so it was nice to have the pool table for entertainment. The game selection was not great. All of them were unusable . I usually bring some with me(22 years of yearly beach house rental) but due to the description, didn’t this time. The bbq was dirty but we baked our food instead of cleaning the bbq.
September 29, 2021 - Escapia
Fantastic location
by Palah M.
Very clean, very professional.Enjoyed stay with feeling of enjoyment in a true home atmosphere.Far exceeds any of our previous locations we have experience.
September 17, 2021 - Escapia
Family Beach Vacation
The home was not clean, but Peter resolved that issue.
We love that it is a very big home with a large dining table so all of our family could sit down together. Plus it was nice to be able to walk right down to the beach from the house.
The management does not return calls, which is frustrating.
January 20, 2021 - Escapia
Birthday stay
by Mike G.
This was a perfect house for large group, easy beach access, nice views and good separation of space. Master very comfortable!. It would be nice to have cable as opposed to streaming apps, couldn't watch NFL playoffs. We would definitely come back again!
October 16, 2020 - Escapia
Take me back!
by Tracie H.
We travel frequently and this was one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. We brought our 8 children and we still had no idea what to do with all of the extra space! It is spotlessly clean and has amazing bedding and towels. Definitely take note the advice in the rents contract that you need to bring paper goods such as toilet paper and paper towels and especially garbage bags! Although there is a small grocer near by for emergencies. Otherwise they thought of everything in terms of pots and pans, dishes, linens and amenities! There were even some toys, kites and a crab pot in the garage. We will be back for sure!
October 1, 2020 - Escapia
Very Spacious Beach House
by Jay R.
It was a very pleasant overall experience. We had a family reunion of sorts, with 6 adults, 2 toddlers and 2 dogs. House is right on a very broad and long beach, with dunes directly in front. Location is very convenient to town of Waldport. The only negative would be that the cleaning service was a bit spotty (master bedroom shower had not been thorougly cleaned). Overall, would still recommend the property.
Good Family Vacation Home
by Gregory J.
professional and personal management. Big dinning room table and open floor plan main floor a central area to congregate. 3 good bedrooms and 1 with multiple bunks. Clean. Great beach access.
Nice place close to the ocean
by Clinton M.
Nice place a lot of room and parking was great I will definitely stay here again
Beautiful location, house left a bit to be desired
The house is in an amazing location with direct access to the beautiful beach. The house itself felt somewhat worn. The bunk beds chatter with the slightest movement. No AC which is fine but the one room with 4-5 people sleeping in it had no ceiling fan (bunk beds so that makes sense), but a plug in fan would have been a huge plus. Some of the other beds felt less than sturdy/wobbly. The house was very spacious which was nice for our large family. It was nice that there was a hose on the deck to get rid of sand and such. I guess I expected more for what we paid.
Wonderful vacation
Beautiful house in a perfect beachfront location. Plenty of space and well stocked. Would definitely rent here again. We loved the miles of sandy beach and the sunsets!
Our family has had many wonderful reunions and special times here
by Carol B.
We enjoyed our stay at the Castle in the Sand. Our family this year ranged from 23 to 96. We enjoyed the access to the beach and fireplaces on both levels. Home was well supplied with dishes and cooking utensils. We have been coming here on and off for over 20 years.
Beach Vacation
Great location with everything you would need. Could use a good overall cleaning.
February 19, 2020 - Escapia
The place to stay with a large group
by margo a.
The house is huge two story that is close to the beach..this was our second time staying here in Less than a year. The kitchen is loaded with cooking equipment which makes it easy to feed a large group without going out to eat. Beautiful view. Beautiful home..we had a fantastic time
February 11, 2020 - Escapia
Relaxing Getaway
by Adrienne M.
Beautiful home. Great location. Perfect size for a family reunion and we got to bring our furry friends too.
December 18, 2019 - Escapia
Thanksgiving Family Holiday
by Dennis Y.
What a joy to be able to experience the Thanksgiving holiday with family. The nine of us got to take numerous walks on the beach while sharing memories of past times at the coast. Our house was cozy and warm and provided space for cooking, reading, and just relaxing. We all had a fantastic time.
November 26, 2019 - Escapia
Awesome beach house!
The house was perfect for our family. It was very well appointed and tastefully furnished. We were right on the beach, and it was a beautiful family getaway.
Thank you!
September 12, 2019 - Escapia
Loved it! Great experience!
Great! Couldn't get the BBQ to work, but everything else was great! Great furniture, clean, great location, easy access to beach, etc.
Great Vacation House
by stephanie J.
This house was perfect for 2 families. We loved the layout and size, everyone had plenty of space. The location and proximity to the beach was amazing!
Family reunion/vacation from California & Washington
We enjoyed our week.
Castle in the sand review
Lovely home, and perfect for a large family. Huge dining table we could all sit at, and lots of seating in the living room. Nice to have a play area down stairs for the kids. Would have liked to actually have an ocean view. Need large bowls in the kitchen and some tupperware for storing food. There was sand in the bed down stairs. We would stay here again.
Beach house review
by Casaundra E.
House was in a good location and we had a great vacation!
Spring Break Vaca
by Kevin T.
Overall great house, great location close to everywhere we wanted to go. Size of house was a plus for big families. Just needs a couple of updates and TLC.
December 30, 2018 - Escapia
Wonderful Christmas
by DANIEL A.
Perfect set up for families and extras.Nice large table and plenty of room in the kitchen for helping hands.First time I have been able to put everything for the kitchen that I brought away with all the kitchen storage. Thanks for a great stay.
November 6, 2018 - Escapia
Large family get together.
by Saron W.
We had an absolutely wonderful time in this beautiful home. We had 12 family members in this home and several others came to visit for birthday cake. It was spacious and comfortable. Wonderful location as well. We walked every square inch of the private beach.
October 31, 2018 - Escapia
PLENTY OF SPACE AND VERY COMFORTABLE
by Jeff V.
WE HAVE BEEN COMING TO THE CASTLE IN THE SAND FOR THE PAST 4 OCTOBERS TO CELEBRATE THE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL AND HALLOWEEN...THE NEW OWNER HAS ADDED SOME NICE TOUCHES AND CONTINUES TO MAKE THIS HOME VERY COMFORTABLE...
IT SUITS OUR FAMILY OF 12 VERY WELL AND WE RECOMMEND IT TO ONE AND ALL...OUR RENTAL COMPANY ALWAYS DIES A STELLAR JOB OF MAKING OUR STAY MEMORABLE..
October 24, 2018 - Escapia
Castle in the Sand
by Robert A.
We had a wonderful time with family.
October 23, 2018 - Escapia
Nice house
by Ken M.
overall the place was very nice and had plenty of room for all of us. you could see the ocean from the back deck and there was a nice path to the water. there were a few things wrong when we arrived, however management was very responsive.
August 12, 2014 - Escapia
Great week and great house!
Perfect house for a large family reunion and many kids to play outside and inside. Great location for other activities too. Want to go again next year!!
Loved it!
by Karon C.
It was so well set up for our extended family: 3 couples and 4 kiddos. We had so much fun playing in the surf and flying kites on the beach. The front deck was a great place to watch fireworks.
Couldn't have asked for more
by Taylor R.
Place was great...everything was just as described and was actually twice as big as it looked in the photos...brought 12 people and we all fit perfectly and everyone had a blast
Thank you and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Can't waite to visit again
by Jeff F.
Everything was great
Can't wait to have you back!
Vacathion
by Robin H.
This home is a wonderful house that could use some work but I believe it will become wonderful in time, while we worked thru the problems I always feel the need to point them out. Hot water tank was not sufficient for 10 people, and when we arrived the king bed sheets had dog hair on them and blanket was dirty. also the inside windows were dirty and the sofa sleeper is non working. (I have high expectations for clean so I just cleaned while there) we may stay there again but only if the hot water is working better.
Thank you for your comments and we have addressed the issues stated above.
Retreat to the Coast
by Brett J.
I have used this property several times and always had a great experience. Ocean Odyssey is also been the best vacation rental company I have used.
Great House for families!
The house was very spacious with plenty of room for kids and adults. The beach access was just over the dune and we were happy with the views. The weather was terrible during our stay but we all had a great time!
Great places
by Robert B.
Been renting from odyssey for years and have always had a very pleasant experience. Two thumbs up!
February 21, 2014 - Escapia
Castle in the Sand Stay
by Holly H.
We loved this house! There were some issues with the CD player downstairs and upstairs and we weren't able to listen to our music but overall the house was great! Thank you.
January 9, 2014 - Escapia
Vacation Getaway
We enjoyed the spaciousness of the home and especially the location. The home is situated close to the beach with great views.
November 13, 2013 - Escapia
Garbage cans
The only complaint is that the outside garbage cans were almost full upon arrival, which made it difficult to add the garbage we made during our 2 day stay.
October 8, 2013 - Escapia
Great beach access
We had a wonderful time in this house. Loved the large table that seated 12 with the wonderful ocean view. The kitchen was well stocked. Overall a very nice comfortable home.
September 19, 2013 - Escapia
Great Trip
by William H.
I took a group of friends over to the coast for a weekend of crabbing.. We all came back better men thanks to the Castle in the Sand! Great House, very clean and close to the beach.
September 8, 2013 - Escapia
Highly recommended
Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed at Castle in the Sand with my partner, 90-year-old mother, and adult son and his girlfriend. And two dogs! A perfect setup for us -- master bedroom with bath on main floor great for my mother so she didn't have to go up and down stairs; two bedrooms down (we didn't use the third) and sitting area downstairs as well as upstairs so we all had our "space" when needed. Huge balcony facing the sea. We had good weather so spent a lot of time there!
Beach is easily accessible and beautiful.
We had a great time and would rent this house again.
August 28, 2013 - Escapia
Great property
We had a great stay at this property. It was perfect for our little family reunion! For one thing, the place is huge. You could probably fit three families in there if you needed to (we were two families of four, plus two dogs.) The layout is perfect, bedrooms in the back and downstairs, great room upstairs, overlooking the ocean. Great kitchen. We saw gray whales with their blowholes, spouting and surfacing right off the beach! My only complaint is that the dishwasher was in disrepair and wasn't cleaning the dishes properly. Overall, although spendy, this was a great property and we'd come again.
If only we could reserve sunshine
House is very functional and very comfortable. Lots of towels available--thanks. Double bed downstairs is LUMPY! Kitchen is nicely equipped but there isn't much is the way of "stocked" items (no oil, sugar, mustard, etc.) so bring ALL ingredients for your cooking. Kitchen needs a tea kettle and/or teapot and a few large serving bowls/platters. BBQ needs cleaning--we didn't use. Overall, pretty nice place.
2013 Family Reunion
by Bonnie J N.
We had a wonderful time and the house was more than we had ever expected. Wonderful home and company to work with. Thank you
Great location, great place
by Beverly R.
The house was nice. There was room for everyone. I loved the extra pillows, sheets, towels, etc. It was a great location; the kids loved the easy beach access. Small town, not innundated with tourists. Loved the kayaking, and seeing the sea lions under the bridge.
Great family reunion
by Carolyn T.
The house was perfect for our family. We had a fire all day long and in the evening and a crab cake cookoff.