1303 Beach Retreat

We had a good time!

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Three generations of our family, aged 3 - 70, plus two old dogs came together at 1303 Beach Retreat for a respite from our COVID isolation. Having a whole property to ourselves meant freedom to relax and play without having to worry about social distancing as in a hotel. Having two houses as part of the same rental meant plenty of room for everyone to come together or to have solitude as the mood struck and there were LOTS of bathrooms. SUCH a blessing! Each house was appointed with everything we might want or need, from comfy beds to coffee makers to jigsaw puzzles to the pool/ping pong table. The yard had just undergone a major renovation, including fencing, a play structure, volleyball area, horseshoes, and a fire pit for evening hot dog and smore roasts. The dogs loved the freedom of being able to stroll around the fenced yard with us without leashes. There are very few vacation rentals with fully fenced yards, so this is a big plus!

While we were there, the owner stopped by to check on the fencing and shared fascinating details about the history of the house. He took great care to preserve the unique features from 1915 while bringing the support systems into the modern age. His pride in the house was evident, and shown throughout every room.

This property is on Bay Avenue in quiet little Ocean Park, so it's a straight shot and short walk down to the lovely beach. Also within walking distance are restaurants and grocery stores, so there's really no need for cars unless you get the hankering for Long Beach fun, a stroll through the quaint historical dwellings in Oysterville (which I highly recommend) or a trip to the Cranberry Museum for the best ice cream in the world.

This was our second time staying at 1303 Beach Retreat, and it won't be our last. Can't imagine staying anywhere else in the area! LOVE IT! (We wish we could buy it)

We stayed with our multigenerational family of ten for 4 nights. The location made it just as easy to walk to the store as the beach. The dual kitchens and two buildings helped when we had different ideas of bedtimes. It is more exposed than other rentals, but we enjoyed the fire pit, volleyball, playground, and hot tub none the less. The massage chair was also a huge hit.

Long weekend with my husband and I, daughter, son, daughter-in-law and grandchild. It was great to be able to step out the door and take an easy walk to the beach. The house/kitchen was very well stocked. I very much appreciated the property working with us to make our reservation request work.

Beautiful beach home about 3 blocks to the beach. Restaurant to one side, coffee shop on the other side and antique shop across the street. Perfect location! Lots of room for large groups. Total of 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 2 houses for the price is an awesome deal. That also means 2 kitchens, plus a massagechair, hot tub and lots of parking. 2 spacious decks as well. So much to offer. Kitchens were well stocked with about any tool you need! Pet friendly and short walk to beach or town. Comfortable beds and furniture plus 10 TVs total! Kathy worked with us with everything needed, wonderful customer service from her. Best manager ever!

A quaint, vintage house with all the best updates and conveniences you could want. I hate to say how lovely it is, lest it not be available next time for us! The location is unbeatable, being next door to the Rusty Spur. Oh and also handy to the beach and to Jack's General Store. It is set up with families in mind, including small children and dogs.

Great house for small or large group. Stocked well for any time of year. Great location within walking distance to the beach & downtown Ocean Park. Very comfortable for a weeks stay. Highly recommend!

AMAZING!! This is the fourth time we have stayed here. The house is Great. Enough space for all. And best thing is it is so close to the beach.

Nice house in a great location - near the ocean & shops & restaurants. Very well stocked - everything we needed. Customer service was over the top - the best.

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We have been coming to the Bay Ave house for several years and our family absolutely loves this house . The accommodation are amazing, there is absolutely everything you could need. The location to the beach and also to town is so convenient. The beds are comfortable and having multiple bathrooms is great. This is our favorite family vacation spot each year!

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We truly enjoyed the home! A perfect location, perfect size, nicely appointed and very comfortable. Kathleen was easy to work with and provides excellent service. A memorable experience for my entire family. Thank you very much ~

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We truly enjoyed the home! A perfect location, perfect size, nicely appointed and very comfortable. Kathleen was easy to work with and provides excellent service. A memorable experience for my entire family. Thank you very much ~

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We had a great time. The house was well appointed and lacked very little. We'll be back.

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Our guests liked the stay very much. Every detail was spelled out clearly and the property was well stocked.

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Our guests liked the stay very much. Every detail was spelled out clearly and the property was well stocked.

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We found Bloomer last year for our annual beach week and we wouldn't use anyone else. This house was perfect for our group. Cozy, well furnished and a well stocked kitchen. The three bathrooms came in very handy. We loved the house itself and its perfect location to the local cafe, which you must visit, the local general store and the beach. We will back for sure. Bloomers is so easy to work with and accomodating they really can not be beat.

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Love the house. Big enough there are several sitting areas and a lovely kitchen. We cooked many epic meals, relaxed on the hot tub and watched the sunset from the balcony. The beach is a short 5 minute walk.

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This was our second time renting 1303 Bay St, and it did not dissapoint. We love the walkability to the beach, shops and restaurants.The house is fully stocked with everything you could ever need. We were sad to leave.

Great for family vacations

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we had such a great time we appreciate the upgrade you gave us and we will definitely use you guys again such a great experience very happy with all the house had to offer.

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very good - the houses were great. I did however leave 2 tupper ware cups there one yellow one blue maybe I can pick them up next year.

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very good - the houses were great. I did however leave 2 tupper ware cups there one yellow one blue maybe I can pick them up next year.

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Everything was wonderful. Great customer service, the house was equipped with most everything one could need, when you got there you felt like you were settling in to your personal vacation home with the way everything was set up. Very comfortable and accommodating! Loved being able to walk to the beach and the stores! Its in prime location. Will definitely be coming back!

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We had a large group of adults and this property was perfect for us. Having both properties on the site, we had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy ourselves. Comfortable beds, very well-stocked kitchen supplies, and right on the beach. We'd definitely stay here again.

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What a wonderful home to spend a relaxing vacation in. Plenty of room and quite. The owners have thought of everything you might need and each room was decorated perfectly. Location to the beach and stores were just minutes away and Long Beach is only miles down the road so if you want ocean living without the traffic this is the one.

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This house was perfect for 6 adults and 2 kids. There were separate areas where a person could get away if they wished for maybe some quiet reading time or for watching football. Dining room table for 8 was our favorite room! House is so close to the beach which the kids loved even if it was November. Do your grocery shopping right there 1 block away. Kitchen has everything you need. We would love to come back

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The house was clean and inviting. A very nice remodel had been done some years back that modernized the house nicely. The house was outfitted with everything you you need, absolutely turn-key. The kitchen was fully outfitted for cooking-in if so desired. It was located a very short walk away from the beach, coffee, food, a gallery, a book store and a great Mercantile store.
We would definitely recommend this place and stay here again.

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We absolutely loved our time in this beautiful home that was just a short walk to the beach. The management company were so easy to work with and this home had more than enough room for all of us to spread out and relax. I cannot get over how lovely the furnishings and accommodations were in this home. The beach was so peaceful and surprisingly the least windy beach I have ever been to on the West coast. I highly recommend this property. We had a group of 8 and two doggies and we had the most amazing time. The pizza restaurant right next store was a total bonus! Thank you for everything!

Decided to stay 3 nights 4 days in Long Beach and this was a great house to rent. Lots of space and close to a beach access.

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This is our third stay at a Bloomer rental. All have been great but this was our favorite so far.
Everything we needed, close walk to beach.
Beautiful historic old house that is fully remodeled and updated.
We will be back.
Had a great, informative visit with the owner and his son
Weather couldn't have been better almost everyday.
Sea Beeeze charters in Illawco was awesome for anyone who fishes.

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We had a wonderful stay at this house! It was beautiful and came stocked with everything you could ever need! It was a joy to bring my family to and it was a lovely and memorable trip!

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This is a large and spacious home with anything you could need for your stay. Very close to the beach and the area was quiet and relaxing while we were there in early May. We forgot our baby monitor and they shipped it to us the next day. Great customer service.

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We had a wonderful four night stay! The house is very comfortable and so are the beds! Our group really appreciates the large dining room table where we enjoy dinners together and play cards and games. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of plates, flatware, and big pots and pans! We stayed here while we were clam digging. This house worked very well for our large group!

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We arrived at the property and the door code provided was incorrect, we tried to reach both contacts via the numbers provided. No one contacted us for 1.5 hours. We were ready to find a hotel for the night and then we finally got a call back, There appeared to be some confusing with the booking address?? The contact for the rental company...Chandy was her name I believe gave us the correct code and got us into the house. She was polite and apologized, the rest of our vacation was fantastic. The house and property was wonderful! We will book again soon!

We were 3 couples and 2 Toddlers. The layout worked very well for us. The beach was close enough to walk to numerous times a day. It was nice to be out of the hustle and bustle of Long Beach. Seemed to be a very safe community. We left bikes and toys outside and nothing was bothered. Only complaint was we couldn't find a decent latte. Will definitely rent this house again. Liked the area better than Lincoln City, Oregon where we usually go.

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We had the best time on our family vacation at this location! It was great for easy access to the beach, market in walking distance and the house had everything we needed. There was plenty of room to accommodate my family comfortably and they loved the hot tub! We plan to make this an annual trip!

We rented and shared this lovely close to the beach with two other couples. We each wanted to have our own bathrooms. So 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms was perfect. The kitchen was super. Plenty of room. The house was clean. Nice linens. Many things to do in the area. It was a very enjoyable 4 days. Thank you.

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We shared the house with two other couples and had a wonderful time sharing meals in the spacious, well equipped kitchen, while having enough space for privacy and relaxation. Perfect distance for a walk to the beach and centrally located to all the activities Long Beach has to offer.

We had a wonderful stay in Ocean Park! Our house we rented was very close to the ocean, store, and places to eat-all within walking distance. The house is wonderful, with three nice bedrooms and bathrooms. We love this house, and have stayed here may times, and plan to come more! The management company, or Bloomer, is awesome to work with, and answered my many questions-I found them to be very professional and helpful!

Our family enjoyed some much needed downtime in this roomy, well-equipped rental. The proximity to both beach and town made it easy for all the kids to find something to do - and easy for mom and dad to keep track of them. The water main broke the day we arrived, and Bloomers did a great job keeping us informed and supplied with bottled water until the water district made repairs.

We have stayed at many rental houses before and this one topped them all. The location was great. We could not believe the amount of things that were in the house for our use from kitchen to games and books. We loved so much we are thinking of making it an annual trip. We were to families staying with 3 little kids all 6 and under.

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It was a great place to stay with some friends that also enjoy getting away from daily routine for a few days

3 adult couples shared this house over Christmas. We had a wonderful stay...spent time at the near-by beach, prepared big meals in the well-stocked kitchen, shopped at the local markets and art venues, explored and hiked the Long Beach Peninsula, played shuffleboard at Doc's pub, soaked in the hot tub. One of our favorite vacation rentals.

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We chose this beautiful home in Ocean Park to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday with friends. It was a great location for friends coming from the north and south. Also a great location to the beach and town.

The home itself has everything, I mean everything you can imagine for your stay. The kitchen is overthetop! Our group loves to cook and had planned many meals. We found everything we needed and more. The quality of the pots/pans, dishes, glassware was super! We all felt like this was our home.

The layout of the home is wonderful too. Plenty of bathrooms, sitting rooms and privacy.

We were here during a major wind and rain storm and really saw how solid this home is! We were glad to not be right on the beach as there were flood warnings and big winds.

The beds were very comfortable and each room has plenty of storage for longer stays.

The beauty of the home decor was greatly appreciated as well. The place was extremely clean.

Communication was very easy with the property manager. They responded quickly and allowed an early check-in.

Ocean Park is a very pleasant town. All the locals were so friendly and upbeat. Two grocery stores have everything you need and more. Hiking trails are nearby at the Leadbetter State Park. You can hike forever along the beach depending on the tides and weather.

All of our friends were planning their next visit with their own families in the future.

Thank you for an amazing, memorable stay!

Comfy, cozy, room for all - and what a kitchen! Well stocked with most anything you need to cook a meal or pretend you are a master chef. Bathrooms for each bedroom - nice! Lots of room to spread out, great location near the beach and near town.

We had a great time and the home was well-appointed with everything we needed and more. We will return! It was spotlessly clean as well.

Our first visit to the Long Beach Peninsula & we had a wonderful time. The house was fabulous & in a great location. We even enjoyed the wild & windy weather.

I love it when descriptions and pictures accurately portray a rental house. And I am so grateful when expectations are exceeded. Our three small families (6 adults, 2 children) made this our home for a week. The accommodations allowed each family to have their space and for all of us to enjoy the wonderful amenities such as the large dining room table around which all of us fit, the well-stocked kitchen where we prepared 90% of our meals and the great selection of toys with which our two grandchildren played. The wrap-around porches provided outside pleasure when we were not at the beach just over the hill. The laundry was a necessity and located so perfectly at the back of the house. Our adult children relished the hot tub at the end of the day.

Access to the beauty of the peninsula was what drew us to this house and we traveled the 28 miles in both directions taking in the natural beauty as well as the convenience of Jack's Market (multiple trips), Adelaides Bookstore (an oasis of peace), Coastal Corners (delicious produce, bread and wines), and the kite store (thanks, Ron, for your expertise).

We were %100 satisfied.

Wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room for all to sprawl out and enjoy. Beach a block away, general store within walking distance and fantastic pizza two doors down.

Immaculate accommodations. There is pretty much everything you need for your stay here. The owners put considerable thought into the needs of their guests - a clam gun even for during clamming season and oyster shucking knives!

The furniture is the most comfortable and classy of any rental house we have stayed in on the beach.

The location is one block from the beach on the approach road. Great location to lounge on the outside deck and "people watch". Also walking distance to the stores as well as the beach.

We are already planning next year's trip!

Definitely pleased - 120%! No question we will be seeking to book this in the future

This trip was a birthday surprise, and what a great one! The place is beautiful, extremely well appointed and well thought out. We will come again!

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House was well prepared, more than what we had expected. Perfect spot near the beach. Kids loved the hot tub. House was big enough for kids and parents to have separate quiet time. We will definitely be back!!!

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If you like to cook your own meals, this is the place! Everything you need in the kitchen, appliances, cookware, and even sharp knives! The place was clean, and comfortable.

My Family loved the 1303 Bay! Three couples, Everyone had comfortable bedrooms with their on bathroom. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we liked the spacious laundry room with double sinks to clean our clams. The upper balcony was a great place to relax and enjoy the view of the ocean and eagle watch!

We brought out 3 kids, 2 dogs and mother in law with us to this wonderful beach house. During our 5 day stay we took daily walks to the beach in less then 2 minutes. played in Long Beach and took advantage of the fantastic pizza place right next door. This house has it all! Cute, quiet, close, cozy, every thing you could need and space. Loved it and are already planning our next years trip.

very clean and well stocked kitchen. Nice town convent to a great general store that has every thing you may need. Beach just blocks away.

Long Beach Peninsula has a little bit of everything. Great beach to walk or drive on. Quirky shops dotted here and there to spend time browsing on a rainy winter day, awesome seafood, and friendly people.

Nice house, tastefully decorated and very cozy. Great location for quick walk to the beach. All the lamps had working light bulbs, amazing! Property managers very responsive to a small issue we had with the plumbing. Had a fun night of shuffleboard and a juke box for all musical tastes at local tavern, Doc's. We will definitely be back!

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Wonderful, perfect house for our gathering!!!

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We had an absolute blast in this beautiful home! Steps from the beach and set up with every possible amenity. Would be a great house for families with kids, large groups, etc. We can't wait to stray here again! Thanks for a wonderful vacation experience!!!

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Just wanted to escape the Halloween weekend at home. My wife and myself and our good friend got away to relax and wht great place to do so. This place was so clean and well equipped, one of the best equipped kitchens ever in a short term rental. We will definitely return.

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We had a great time and was very pleased with the home and all it had to offer...wish the weather would have been as nice! But we had fun with our family, we hit shops in the area and always love checking out Oysterville. Even hit the cranberry museum and brought home 12 lbs. for Thanksgiving and friends.

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3 couples, 3 big BR's, great kitchen, numerous sitting & gathering areas, new furniture, new paint and counter tops everywhere, refinished floors, plus a great location, easy walk to the beach and town.

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