This was a great location for our family vacation. It had plenty of room and we enjoyed the house. It was decorated really fun and fit the surrounding area. The hosts were kind and offered many great suggestions on places to eat and things to see. There were a lot of fun things to do, including: the beach, tide pools, exploring, etc. The beach was just a short walk in either direction and was very convenient. We wanted to stay longer.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the 5J's beach house. The house was very well stocked with plenty of linens and dishes. Everything was very clean. Our young grandchildren loved the nautical theme and called it the Boat House. There is a lovely deck off the back with ocean views. The location was great with easy beach access to two different beaches as well as the Devil's Punchbowl state park. We will definitely stay there again!

This was our first time in Oregon and we absolutely loved it! Our only regret was that we hadn't booked our stay to be longer than the 4 days.

I spoke with owner personally before going down and she was very thorough, informative and pleasant in her questions as to who was going, their ages and whether or not it would be suitable for our family because of the lofts. We have a 3 year old, 10 year old and 17 year old.

She gave us really great information about the immediate area and places we may wish to go for a walk and explore with our kids, such as the duck pond, whale watching and even where we could go to purchase our groceries.

My husband , who didn't know what to expect, was extremely pleased with the house and all it had to offer. The only gear we had to bring was our items for the beach, our clothes and of course our food. My husband was also relieved that there was a garage where we could leave our rooftop bucket safe a secure for the duration of our stay and not have to continue to drive around with it.

The house is essentially split into 4 levels. The first level has a full bath, laundry, Kitchen and dining table. The second level-the living room with satellite TV, access to the lofts and the captain's quarters. It also had my kid's favourite feature, the galley style bench seats and table where they ate every morning. There were lots of movies and games to choose from, as well.

Our only concern was the glass top stove as there could be an extra fee if you damage it, but there are clear instructions, so as long as you follow them it is fine.

My husband also loved the barbecue and the patio, where you can sit a relax and see the ocean on the horizon and enjoy a glass of wine from the winery that is only a block and a bit away.

There are two beaches both about a block and a half from the house which we explored a few times each day. There are 100 steps down to the beach where all of the surfing happens, but it really is worth it and there is a rest point with a bench about midway. Some locals also told us where to get the wet suits everyone seems to wear at a discounted price and just up the road from the house-about a 10 min drive.

One recommendation would be to take the time to walk up to the top of the bluff (to the right of the parking lot) where not only will you find an ice cream truck, a small winery (very delicious wines) and a restaurant (Mo's), but a breathtaking view into the Devil's Punch Bowl and a great whale watching site.

I must say that when you watch how quickly the parking lots fill up every morning, you really appreciate the fact that you can just wander to the beach at anytime and not worry about the need to get there before everyone else.

While there, we visited the aquarium, which was a very inexpensive morning trip for the family which our kids loved. Especially the Shark Tunnels. We then visited the waterfront in New Port and even got some Christmas and souvenir shopping done while there.

One of the biggest highlights was stopping at Depoe Bay and seeing a pod of whales breaching right along the sea wall where we stood! (it is about midway between the 5 J's and Lincoln City).

Our 3 year old to this day still states, "I want to go back to the blue house!" Which I think speaks volumes when a little one remembers a one time visit she had for only 4 days.

We are planning on booking again this year, that's why I'm on the site today. I would highly recommend this rental home for others, just not during the time we want it ;)