Seaview 403

10/15/2024

We are heading into storm watching season... watch the waves, high surf and sand blowing across the beach from the comfort of Seaview 403! To learn more about our property visit Seaview403Rockaway.com

08/05/2024

Yum! And of course they're showing two of my favorites! Looking forward to when I can have some time to visit again and enjoy these yummy treats for myself!

04/23/2024

Repeat guests and friends and family- we have some dates available May-June that we'd love to see you take advantage of!

We also have availability for the fall and winter if you are looking to book between September-February!

You have my contact info- reach out to me and let's see if we can get you back to the place you LOVE!

04/01/2024

** MAY BOOKING SPECIAL ** We have openings May 11th - June 11th (dates can be flexible but check-out has to be June 11th).

NO cleaning fee, NO taxes and NO booking fees when you book direct.

Seaview403 is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom top floor condo unit located right ON the beach in the heart of Rockaway and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Panoramic views of the ocean and community, we think it's THE BEST view in town.

The building has an elevator and secure keypad entry.

**NON SMOKING property**
** NO EV charging available on site**

To book direct- go to houfy.com/21588 and submit a request and the price will be adjusted upon approval.

03/17/2024

YUM! Wish I was there!

Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Looking for some delicious breakfast, lunch or sweet treats to enjoy on the beach? Look no further! All of our savory & sweet baked goods, sandwiches, clam chowder, etc are easy to eat on the go. Featured are our brownie trifles and cheesecake slices (fruit topping optional). Stop in and pick some up before they’re gone! We’re open 8am-3pm, Fri-Mon and located at 108 Highway 101 N, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. See you soon!

03/15/2024

My favorite place to grab a pastry!

03/01/2024

Something to consider....

Selling girl scout cookies is tough.

I remember standing outside grocery stores being rejected over and over and over again. The rude people who would blurt "NO!" without you even saying anything to them.

Or the people who simply pretended you didn't exist, deliberately looking away the entire time.

Do you know how much impact that neg*tive behavior has on a 7, 9, 10, 12 year old girl?

I was a girl scout when I was in early grade school and I made a promise right then that I would never be one of those rude adults.
Every time I see girl scouts selling cookies I look at them directly, I smile and say "Hi!". And either I buy a box, or I don't. When I don't buy a box, I tell them I already bought from another troop but "hang in thee, I know how hard it is to do this- don't let all the neg*tive people get you down." Then I tell them about the promise that I made to myself and that always seems to make them smile. And the moms and older girls are so appreciative of the conversation.

It takes less than 1-2 minutes of my time and I hope that my cheeriness and friendliness will wipe out some of the neg*tivity that they encountered the other 90% of the time.

Please please please- if you don't want to support the girl scouts or buy a box of cookies, at least LOOK at them and treat them with kindness and respect. SAY hello and SAY no thank you. Don't be rude, don't ignore them. Be polite, be courteous, be friendly, make them feel good about themselves. It's hard enough to be a kid these days- more so than when we were kids.

02/29/2024

UGH. Warning if you are wanting to book using Airbnb. The City of Rockaway Beach states that vacation stays of 30 days or longer are EXEMPT from needing to pay lodging tax. However- AirBNB CONTINUES to charge the tax anyway! I have been fighting on behalf of my March guest trying to get them to remove the tax and they refuse! I have sent them emails with the city ordinance and even forwarded an email from the city confirming there should be no taxes billed- and they STILL refuse.

If you are looking at booking a property through AirBNB, you should also check to see if that same place is listed on VRBO or Houfy- check all 3, and go with whichever is the cheapest!!

For Seaview 403- we prefer our bookings through Houfy.com because they don't charge any service fees to guests OR owners- saving both of us money!

I don't know what AirBNB is doing with the "taxes" they collect and file on my behalf.
Rant over.

02/25/2024

Airbnb needs to do better. They are charging my 30-day renters lodging tax- despite me sending them the city code and emails from the city stating that there should not be a lodging tax charged to my 30-day tenants- I've called and messaged them and asked them to REMOVE this charge from my guest's bookings- $432 for one guest and $445.90 to the other.... and they are refusing to credit them! Meanwhile- what are they doing with this tax money? Where is it going?

When I complained to them, their comment was "well, when we test it, if someone books 34 days then there's no charge.".... that doesn't help me! They aren't supposed to be charged for 30 days- so.... fix it!

Airbnb needs to do better. They have the city tax information- they can SEE that they aren't supposed to be charging the tax, yet they won't fix the account to stop charging. This is hurting my bookings.

Rant over.

02/20/2024

Here's something I didn't realize until this weekend...

Our windows sit lower than the floor below us. With our lower windows, we can sit in any chair and see the sand and waves. We can also lay in bed and watch the waves.

So when we say our unit has THE BEST VIEW in all of Rockaway Beach- we aren't kidding.

It's not what you can see when you are standing at the window - but what you can see from several feet away in the comfort of our recliners or while laying in bed!

02/20/2024

I know everyone on this page is already familiar with Rockaway Beach- but here's a great news interview with the mayor of the town!

My favorite part is when he says his favorite thing to do is watch the waves. Something YOU can do from the comfort of bed or comfort of our swivel chairs!

Have fun and frolic, or enjoy a lazy day digging your toes in the sand at Rockaway Beach! Charles McNeilly, mayor of Rockaway Beach, joined us to to share all t

02/09/2024

BOOKING SPECIAL!
We still have some spring and summer dates available to book- SAVE 20% when you book through our Houfy site using the discount code SAVE20

We can still only offer 30-44 day stays... many people love using our place as a central location while they tour other communities along the coast. We've even had guests book our place for a month, AND book a few nights on the Southern Oregon Coast for a weekend getaway from their monthly getaway! Who woulda thunk? Better than packing everything up and checking out completely I suppose!

02/02/2024

Have you checked out our new website?

Seaview 403 is ON the beach in Rockaway Beach Oregon. A 2 bedroom condo unit that can be rented for 1-month stays. Panoramic views of the ocean & town.

01/02/2024

This excerpt gets me every time...

“Despite popular belief to the contrary, there is absolutely no power in intention. The seagull may INTEND to fly away, may DECIDE to do so, may TALK with the other seagulls about how wonderful it is to fly, but until the seagull flaps his wings and takes to the air, he is still on the dock. There’s no difference between that seagull and all the others.

Likewise, there is no difference in the person who intends to do things differently and the one who never thinks about it in the first place. Have you ever considered how often we judge ourselves by our intentions while we judge others by their actions? Yet intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.” ― Andy Andrews

When you put it that way, that there's no difference between somebody who's never thought of it and you (who has thought of it but is not acting on it), wow.

12/07/2023

WINTER SPECIAL! We currently have January and February available for rent- just $2,750 for a whole month and no booking fees, no cleaning fees, no tax (for stays 30+ days).

Seaview 403 is located ON the Beach in the heart of Rockaway Beach, within walking distance of shops and restaurants and THE BEST panoramic view of the ocean and community.

If you are interested in learning more- visit our website at www.Seaview403Rockaway.com or send us a PM to get the link.

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Parking Garage
Elevator
All utilities included
High Speed Internet
Desk with Monitor
Hulu Live TV & Amazon Prime Video included

12/02/2023

'Tis the season of giving! As we approach the holidays, let's take a moment to reflect on how we can make a positive impact in the lives of others. In addition to financial contributions, consider donating any new or gently used clothing, toys, and household items that may no longer bring joy to your life. Decluttering your space can not only create a sense of peace but also provide much-needed assistance to those in need.

Charitable organizations are in dire need of these donations, and by contributing, we can help them continue their invaluable work. As we exchange gifts and celebrate with loved ones, let's remember those who are less fortunate, ensuring that they too experience joy during this festive season.

Whether it's a warm coat, a cozy blanket, or a cherished toy, each donation can make a significant difference in someone's life. Your support can bring comfort and happiness to families and individuals facing hardship.

To make your donation, simply research local charities or organizations that align with your values and contact them to inquire about their donation procedures. Most charities have drop-off locations or will arrange pick-ups, making it convenient for you to contribute.

Let's spread the holiday cheer and embrace the true spirit of giving by sharing what we have with those who need it most. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

12/01/2023

We have our own website!! Working to get an availability calendar integrated, for now you'll have to click on the VRBO, AirBNB or Houfy Links to see what our availability is (they all communicate with each other so are always up to date). We have lowered our rates for the summer and are offering some winter specials! (Website is still uploading.... give it a bit)

11/25/2023

This is a picture from a couple years ago but shows the difference in the creek before king tide and after! Of course it depends on how much debris is out on the beaches, but this was a couple years ago and it was particularly bad!