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November 20, 2022November 1, 2022

Savings on Lodging for Thanksgiving Vacation in Oregon

When you go on vacation you’re looking to have a great time, but not spend too much, even on a great beach vacation rental. Lincoln City, Oregon has lots of those, and if you book one of ours during these winter months you’ll get some relief to your wallet.

Imagine spending Thanksgiving at one of our clean, comfortable beach home rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon. You can go out to dinner, or order in and eat around the table at your beach condo rentals. Many restaurants have Thanksgiving dinner plans available for you. In recent years A traditional Thanksgiving dinner has been available at a number of restaurants, while some have offered twists on the theme. One is a Thai restaurant, another is a creperie that offers a vegan version of Thanksgiving.

Some are dine-in, others are takeout, and some offer both options. Not all restaurants have published their plans just yet, but if you call ahead or keep looking at their website you’ll eventually find what you’re looking for.

And if you come into town and stay at one of our Oregon vacation beach rentals, you’ll have the opportunity to walk off that dinner with a pleasant stroll along the seven miles of sandy beaches along Lincoln City. Our properties all have convenient access to the beach.

You also could take a short drive to any of a number of hiking trails. Some head up into the hills, while some go up to lookouts overlooking the Pacific Ocean or Siletz Bay.

During your Thanksgiving family vacation you could catch a classic or quirky movie at the Bijou Theatre or the Lincoln City Cinema. You can book a glass blowing class at the Lincoln City glass center. You could go whale watching. There are lots of things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Or, you could stay at your comfortable, clean beach house rental and spend quality time with your family.

Staying in over Thanksgiving you’ll be able to watch football on Thanksgiving and over the weekend. You can spread out some board games, or play card games. You can enjoy the hot tub, take in the view from your porch, or just set a spell with a glass of wine and have a pleasant conversation with a loved one.

Here’s the bottom line: there are so many things you can do once you’re at your Oregon coast beach house rental for Thanksgiving. And with these price reductions for the winter, your stay will cost less. What you do with that money saved is up to you.

So book your stay today and have one of the most interesting and relaxing Thanksgiving vacations you’ve ever experience.

November 10, 2022November 1, 2022

Oregon Beach Rentals Affordable for Families

All year round is the right time to book Oregon coast vacation rentals. Lincoln City, Oregon keeps the lights on and the doors open for visitors throughout the winter.

And now there’s yet another reason to book beach vacation rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon: we’re running a discount on beach condo rentals during the winter months. With all the things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon — even during the winter — you hardly need another reason to come stay here. We just wanted to give you that nudge to choose to book one of our Oregon vacation beach rentals, so we decided to lower our prices for a few months.

You will get the same clean, comfortable vacation rentals with the same amenities and comforts like a hot tub, easy beach access, and lots to do nearby in downtown Lincoln City. The weather remains comfortable for a fire on the beach, watching the surf and wildlife, and just strolling along the seven miles of sandy beach.

But with our lower prices during these months you’ll pay less for beach home rentals. You’ll be able to host the whole family, relax in comfort, take day trips to nearby nature preserves and state parks, find fun and interesting activities in town, enjoy delicious meals at stellar nearby restaurants — or stay in to cook your own meals, and so much more. But it all starts with having a truly perfect place to stay. That’s where we come in And our Oregon vacation homes are more affordable during these winter months.

And once you’re in town you can choose from among a great number of things to do. The glass center always has classes you can book, or you can go seeking for a glass float along the beach. The “Finders Keepers” program means glass floats are somewhere out there all year ‘round, and if you find a glass float it is yours to keep! They just ask that you go on the website and register your find so they know it’s been found.

With the year-round mild climate you can be sure that your stay will be comfortable for walks, bonfires on the beach, walks along the sandy beach, hikes in the hills, or even some water sports, like kayaking and fishing. And when you book Lincoln City, Oregon lodging during these winter months you’ll enjoy our discounted rates.

Book for Thanksgiving, for a weekend getaway, or a longer-term family vacation, or a working vacation. You’ll be glad you did!

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Have a Spooky Time with Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals

Fall is a great season to spend some time at beach home rentals. Lincoln City, Oregon puts on its fall colors and dresses up spooky as the temperature starts to dip.

Truth be told, the temperature doesn’t vary much in these parts, never getting too hot nor too cold. But beach condo rentals in Lincoln City, Oregon are always cozy.

And as the days grow shorter and the nights longer, out come the ghosts and ghouls. At your Lincoln City, Oregon lodging you can warm up the cider, wear a comfortable sweater, and prepare for some spooky outings with your friends and loved ones.

Walking Ghost Tour

One of the most popular things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon is our walking ghost tour. Hear about pirates hiding their treasure — and the things they do to keep the secret safe. Look out for skeletons, and even sasquatch, sneaking among the trees, graves, and houses. Hear about bootleggers and settlers and their mysterious stories.

A recent addition to the shopping options in Lincoln City, Oregon is the Harry Potter-themed Cheeky Cauldron. Find your wand, pick up some potions, and get your robes for your Halloween festivities. The staff greet you and help you find your wizarding supplies while they themselves are in full costume. And if you time your Oregon coast vacation rentals time well, you’ll be able to join them for pumpkin carving.

For Late Night Party Owls

For the grownups looking for festivities well into the wee hours, the Chinook Winds Casino will host a costume party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Prizes will be passed out for various costume categories, and the night will feature themed drinks, great music, and lots of chances to win!

Fun for the Family

But your Oregon vacation beach rental will also give you plenty of family-friendly fun, also. The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City puts on a great time every year with the Spooky Spectacular. Trick or treating, a scary fun house, photo booth, and plenty of candy. The whole family can come out, don that costume, and enjoy a spooky family time!

And the best part of it all is that the weather always cooperates on the Oregon coast. Our weather is never too hot for that bulky costume, but never too cold for something thinner. So spend some time with Oregon vacation rentals this fall and have a great, spooky, family friendly, relaxing, unforgettable time.

Find Oregon beach house rentals that match your tastes, fit your budget, and suit your family’s needs, and then come out to one of the best vacation spots on the Oregon coast, Lincoln City.

Book any of our Oregon beach rentals today.

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

College Football and Oregon Coast Beach Vacation Rentals

College football season isn’t forgotten in Oregon, even when you stay in any of the great beach home rentals Lincoln City, Oregon has to offer.

No doubt going to the game gives the best experience. And the beach condo rentals in Lincoln City, Oregon can provide a homebase for such an experience. Whether you’re going to Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, Salem, or another location in the Willamette Valley, Lincoln City can be a comfortable drive away — not too far for a day-trip and a great game.

And Oregon vacation rentals near Lincoln City can provide a great ocean view. That just caps the night after a great game and a great day.

But you don’t have to worry about making the drive over the mountains and into the Valley. No, with the large televisions available in many vacation rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon, you can enjoy the game — more than one, even — from the comfort of your home away from home.

While tailgating and going to the game can be a blast, staying at home has its perks also. For one, the food and beverages will cost less. Once the tailgating is done and kickoff comes, any concessions will really increase the cost of your outing.

Second, no need to worry about driving a long distance and paying for parking. You’re already there!

Third, you’ll have a more comfortable seat, and it will be much closer to the bathroom.

Fourth, you’ll be able to see instant replays, player stats, and all the other things that are available to those watching on TV. The jumbo-tron at the stadium is great, but it’s far away.

Fifth, watch more than one game! You can flip back and forth, and when one game is done just wait for the next to come on! No walking forever to your car, sitting in traffic, and driving for a long while afterward. Just relax and let the college football come to you.

Step away from the TV and take in the ocean…

And sixth, did we mention that ocean view? Oregon coast beach house rentals frequently come with a great ocean view. So when you’d like a break from the screen — or you need to decompress after a turnover — you can step outside and let the fantastic view soothe your nerves.

And then stay for a few more days and find some of the many things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon.

What’s not to love? Book Oregon beach house rentals today to have a great weekend during college football season!

July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

Beat the Heat With a Beach Rental in Lincoln City, Oregon

This is the perfect time of year to book your beach rental in Lincoln City, Oregon.

There are lots of things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon year-round, but this time of year is the best time because of the weather.

Most of the United States is entering the hottest part of the year right now, with temperatures well-above their yearly average. So no matter where you are, whatever you consider “the perfect temperature” is quite a bit cooler than what you’re experiencing right now.

But you’d be sitting comfortably if you’d booked a beach house. Lincoln City, Oregon never gets much warmer than 72 degrees this time of year. And the skies are mostly clear and sunny over your vacation rental. Lincoln City, Oregon also entices those who hate mosquitoes! Those blood-sucking pests are hardly a problem along the coast of Oregon, so you can sit out on the patio of your unforgettable beach condo, or walk along our miles and miles of sandy beach, and not worry about the bug spray or swatting all the time.

The climate around our beach condo rentals is so great because of the Pacific Ocean. That big mass of water maintains its own fairly consistent temperature, so the air coming off of it really is influenced by it. While other parts of Oregon can experience extreme temperatures, right here along the coast we keep it cool and comfortable.

This favorable climate means that no matter what time of year you come to stay in lodging near Lincoln City, Oregon (our winters never get below 40 degrees), you’re guaranteed pleasant temperatures.

So whether your pleasure is strolling along the beach, searching for sea shells, whale watching, flying kites or watching others fly them, mountain biking, hiking, or just spending time in a great beach vacation rental in a pleasant and friendly place, Lincoln City, Oregon has the climate and the atmosphere for you.

Or you might be the event type person, and prefer to find great restaurants, music, hands-on experiences, and other organized adventures. If you’re that sort of person Lincoln City has you covered also. From the glass floats to guided tours and ghost walks, from whale watching excursions to the kite festivals, Lincoln City is never a dull place.

So before you spend one more day out in the intense heat — and sweltering humidity, in many parts of the country! — book your stay for next week, or next month, at one of our many Oregon vacation rentals.

Come on out and relax! We’ll take care of the air conditioning.

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Kite Festival Returns! Book Your Oregon Coast Beach Vacation House!

It’s back! After a two-year hiatus, the Kite Festival returns, and you need to book your beach vacation rental. Lincoln City, Oregon has lots of great beach home rentals.

But if you don’t book a beach condo near Lincoln City, Oregon soon, you’ll be forced to stay a lot further away.

And you don’t want to stay too far away from the things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon around the Kite Festival.

The Kite Festival has been one of the premiere events of the Oregon coast for many years. The pandemic forced it to be canceled the past two years for health and safety reasons. But this year, with reasonable precautions still in place, the Kite Festival is back!

What is the Kite Festival? Well, it is two days of fantastic kite displays and brilliant kite flying technique. Demonstrations and kite building activities will delight kids of all ages!

On June 25 and 26 of this year, thousands of kite enthusiasts will come out to fly their kites and enjoy the display. Amateurs, newbies, professionals, and seasoned veterans will all come out. Kites of all shapes and sizes and colors will dazzle the eyes and lift the spirit to soar with them.

The event takes place at the D River State Recreation Site. The site has plenty of parking for the thousands of visitors, and is easily accessible from many great Oregon coast vacation rentals.

In fact, if you didn’t know, Lincoln City, Oregon is known as the kite capital of the world! The wind conditions and large expanse of beach provide excellent conditions for kite flying. Combine that with some truly lovely scenery, the always pleasing Pacific Ocean, and the raft of other things happening in Lincoln City, Oregon, and you have the perfect mix. The kite festival in Lincoln City, Oregon remains a lifetime experience not to be missed.

Book your Oregon beach rentals near Lincoln City today to make sure you don’t miss out on this summer’s installment of the Kite Festival!

April 10, 2022April 5, 2022

Spring Brings Things to Do on the Oregon Coast

Spring is back in the air in the Pacific Northwest. That means prime vacation time for a great beach vacation rental. Lincoln City, Oregon lodging boasts many of these.

Whether you’re looking for beach condo rentals or beach home rentals, you’ll find a property to suit your needs. And there are loads of things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon as spring sets in. All of them are within an easy drive of great beach rentals.

If you’re looking to get down and stroll along the beach, make it a special search and find mission! Local glass artisans make special glass floats which they then hide all along our seven miles of beach year round. The year-round event is called “Finders Keepers,” because that’s exactly how it goes: if you find a treasure, it’s yours to keep! More floats, and special ones, are produced and hidden near special occasions and holidays. So get out and find your special, one-of-a-kind souvenir!

If you’re staying at an Oregon coast beach vacation rental, this may mean just walking out your door and right down to the sand — you may even spy the artisans hiding their treasures!

Also all along the beach, and all year round, is an exciting and interesting beach combing experience. The Pacific Ocean is very generous, and it is known for sharing its own treasures. The trained eye can find natural treasures like gem stones, agates, petrified wood, jasper, and other coastal jewels.

So when you book Oregon coast vacation rentals, bring along your sharp eye and your beach walking shoes. You never know what unique treasures you’ll go home with.

But wonderful sights can be found if you raise your eyes also. If you head to one of the great vantage points along the coast you’ll be able to look out for the thousands of grey whales passing by.

In the fall these majestic creatures migrate south to Mexico to breed, and then come spring they are migrating north again to Alaska. Oregon coast vacation rentals give visitors the best opportunity for spotting their backs, tails, and spouts as they make their biannual trek.

The higher you get the better view you’ll have, and a good set of binoculars could come in handy to see this special show.

Spring also is a great time to visit the Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy. This public access garden is open year round, but spring brings some of the most spectacular blooms. Stop by and let the glorious spring blooms fill your mind and their sweet smells fill your nostrils.

You won’t believe how many varieties of rhododendron the Hansen Garden keeps. And they’re perfectly framed by azaleas, and irises. All of these love to flower in spring and into the summer. Don’t miss it!

All of this natural beauty is available when you stay nearby at Oregon beach rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon. Book your stay online or by calling 503-232-5984 soon!

January 20, 2022December 15, 2021

Sometimes You Just Want Takeout at your Beach Vacation Rentals

We get it: there are times when you’re on vacation when you don’t want to go out to dinner, no matter how good the restaurants are. The weather may not be pleasant, or you may just want to spend more time with family and friends (or alone!) at your beach home rentals! Lincoln City, Oregon has you covered on that score, as well.

We’ve written about the great dining options near Oregon vacation rentals — Lincoln City, Oregon has its fair share of them. But what about great takeout options? Great restaurants don’t always mean great takeout options.

Well if you’re staying at beach vacation rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon, you’re in luck.

We’d like to share with you some of the great takeout options nearby when you’re staying at Oregon beach rentals.

The first we’ll mention is Tastebuds Bistro. Tastebuds offers a wide array of delicious breakfast options. For lunch and dinner they have an array burgers and enormous sandwiches, as well as scratch-made soups and generous salads. They’re easy to get to, and the price is right. Your tastebuds will thank you!

Another great takeout option is Best Thai. If you like Thai food, this one is Best! (Sorry, easy joke). Best Thai offers all of the great Thai food options you expect — fresh flavors, hearty curries, soups with flavors that just burst in your mouth. One reviewer called Best Thai, “Thai comfort food.” Give them a chance when you’re staying at Oregon vacation homes near Lincoln City, Oregon and you will not be disappointed!

A third option is The Grill 1646. From Thai comfort food to all-American comfort food. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, wings, and subs. You won’t be left hungry! And with their takeout options you can order an adult beverage for pickup, like beer or a hard seltzer. Be sure to look through the list — you might find something you’ve never had before and really like!

Our fourth great takeout option is Gallucci’s Pizzeria. This isn’t just a pizza delivery or pickup place, it is a classic pizzeria — soda served in pitchers, an arcade room, the whole nine yards. Their takeout options are even more than you’d expect from such a place: all of the great pizza pie options you’re looking for, plus appetizers, sandwiches, pasta dishes, soups, and salads! Guaranteed satisfaction for everyone in the family! And who doesn’t love when the smell of a great pizza fills the air at your beach condo rentals?

There are lots of other options for takeout among the things to eat and things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon. So when you’re staying in one of our many beach rentals along the Oregon coast, try out some of the local cuisine. You’ll want to come back just to try another one! Book your stay today!

January 10, 2022December 14, 2021

Great Board Games for Family Vacations

Sometimes when you’re out on vacation you just want to stay in, order takeout, and do something together. This can especially be true when you stay in comfortable, homey beach vacation rentals. Lincoln City, Oregon has many of them.

And even though there are so many amazing things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon, we understand the impulse to have “a night in.”

Or, if you had plans for an outdoor excursion, but the weather doesn’t quite cooperate, you’ll be glad you’re staying in one of the great beach home rentals near Lincoln City, Oregon.

And during those nights in, many families enjoy a good board game to pit wits, test strategies, inspire conversation, and just have a good time together. Here are some suggestions for board games that would be a hit during a comfortable evening in Oregon vacation rentals.

First is Ticket to Ride. This comes in two versions, one featuring a game map of the United States and the other a game map of Europe. Players take turns building railroads and completing routes between far-flung destinations. The game is for 2 to 5 players, and it gets more complex and difficult with more players. But it is fast-paced, and groups can play multiple sessions in one evening. The drawback is this is a large-box game, so it would be better suited to those who drive to their Oregon coast beach house rentals.

Our second suggestion is Mille Bornes, which is a fairly old card game. Players draw cards and attempt to “travel” 1000 miles more quickly than their opponents. But opponents can cause havoc on the roadway or cause each other to run out of gas, or other calamity. This comes in a small enough box that it can be suitable for air travel, but since it is a game about driving, perhaps you should insist on making the breathtakingly beautiful drive to your beach condo rentals!

A third suggestion is Unexploded Cow. This is the most easily packed game among all of our suggestions, so it can travel with you no matter how you come to your Oregon beach vacation rentals. In Unexploded Cow you amass herds of mad cows and march them through the French countryside in search of unexploded ordnance from the First and Second World Wars. When one of your cows explodes, you get money. It’s a very fun game for groups of two to six, and each round goes only about 25 minutes.

Our fourth and final suggestion is Settlers of Catan. A global sensation when released, it pits settlers against each other to have the most dominant settlement on a deserted island. This game can be somewhat more cutthroat than the others, so it is a great one for families and friends who like some more intense competition over something that ultimately doesn’t matter — so it’s great for a “night in” at your cozy, homey beach home rentals. Lincoln City, Oregon has a lot to recommend it as a destination, and our many beach rentals are on that list!

So be sure to book your stay today!

December 10, 2021December 21, 2021

Christmas Vacation On The Oregon Coast

You still have time to book a relaxing getaway Christmas time vacation in an Oregon beach rental! Lincoln City, OR welcomes visitors year-round who are looking for a place to relax, take in nature, and experience some top-notch entertainment and shopping experiences.

Some beach vacation rentals in Lincoln City, OR even take care of decorating for you, presenting a well-appointed, welcoming atmosphere for your holiday festivities. You get to stay in a beach condo rental, and the host takes care of the decorating!

But apart from the comfortable and clean vacation rentals, Lincoln City, OR has many other reasons to stay in town during the holidays — whether Hannukah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, or whatever your holiday — Lincoln City events don’t stop.

Various venues have musical acts or productions of the musical Elf, Jr. to entertain. Many local shops have special holiday displays and sales, and some local organizations host bazaars where one-of-a-kind items may be found for that hard-to-shop-for person who seemingly has everything.

But entertaining shows and excellent shopping aren’t the only reason to stay for the season at an Oregon vacation rental. There are many other things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon. Don’t forget: nature doesn’t take a holiday.

And the Oregon coast is a marvelous place to experience nature. December frequently presents some of the most spectacular winter storms you’ll see anywhere. The clouds, the stormy seas, the wind howling all present an opportunity to enjoy some hot cocoa in your cozy Oregon vacation beach rental with loved ones.

Or you might go for a stroll along the beach when the weather is calm and the seas are gently lapping along the shore — there is little more relaxing than the sound of the sea, with gulls calling overhead. And who knows, you may even spot a whale!

Beach home rentals along with the Oregon oceanfront property often give a great view to see whales flippering or even breaching!

December holidays provide lots of reasons to book your stay at Oregon coast vacation rentals, whether you’re coming to spend a quiet, low-stress holiday, or just coming to get away and relax. Don’t miss the opportunity! Book today.