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Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Perched on a 40-foot bluff overlooking the Oregon coast, Sea Gem Cottage offers modern comforts and panoramic views of the beach. Unwind in this romantic getaway with seating for six in the great room, WiFi connectivity, and private access to miles of secluded beach.

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Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage

Perched atop a dramatic oceanfront bluff just six miles south of Newport, Sea Gem Cottage is a private coastal retreat where the rhythm of the Pacific sets the pace for your stay. Nearly every room offers sweeping views of the beach and surf, immersing you in the sights and sounds of the ocean from sunrise to sunset. Thoughtfully expanded and beautifully updated, this classic beachfront cottage blends modern comfort with the timeless charm that brings guests back year after year.

The home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a loft. Bamboo flooring flows throughout the living spaces, complemented by travertine tile in the bathroom, and clean, modern furnishings throughout that keep the focus on the stunning coastal surroundings.

Both bedrooms are appointed with queen beds and include built-in storage drawers and wardrobes, making the cottage especially comfortable for extended visits. The main-level great room offers seating for six at the dining table and a wall-mounted Smart TV with basic cable, all framed by ever-changing ocean views just beyond the windows.

Stairs from the great room lead to the loft, where two twin beds are tucked on the garden side. A cozy lounge area overlooks the ocean, providing an ideal spot to relax, read, or watch passing storms—and, if you’re lucky, spot whales offshore.

The cottage sits on a 40-foot bluff with a private path leading directly to the beach. Miles of shoreline stretch in both directions, perfect for long, unhurried walks where you’ll often encounter more seabirds than people.
Whether you’re planning a romantic oceanfront getaway, a quiet family retreat, or a classic Oregon Coast vacation, Sea Gem Cottage offers privacy, comfort, and unforgettable views in a truly special setting.


Notes-

Security Camera Disclosure: The property is equipped with an active security camera facing the driveway only. No cameras are located inside the home.

Driveway Notice: The driveway is narrow and accessed directly from the Coast Highway. Renter is advised to back into the driveway when possible. Exiting the driveway may be challenging during periods of heavy traffic; please use caution and allow extra time when entering or leaving the property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Trailer or RV parking allowed on property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in South Beach, this cottage is on the beach. Ocean Beaches Glass Gallery and Burrows House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Oregon State University Marine Science Center and The Wax Works are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our South Beach travel guide
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South Beach, OR

What's nearby

  • The jellyfish exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is one of the most magical exhibits.  #blue
    Oregon Coast Aquarium
    9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Nye Beach Newport Oregon Drone Aerial Still Panoramic Photo 78
    Nye Beach
    11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lost Creek State Recreation Site
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ona Beach State Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
    11 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport Station
    11 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    168 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rogue Ales Brewer's on the Bay
    9 min drive
  • South Beach Fish Market
    7 min drive
  • South Beach Seafood Market
    7 min drive
  • Rogue House of Spirits
    9 min drive
  • Aquarium Cafe
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lost Creek State Recreation Site and Ona Beach State Park. Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Seal Rock State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 321 reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little home! Charming, clean, quiet and a perfect location. Steps to beach and is well stocked with everything you need. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quaint

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable little home with beach access. The kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in either direction of two hours. The rental was clean and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. Sharp knives were appreciated. Kitchen was well stocked and had what we needed. Wonderful ocean views and easy access down to beach.Recommend backing into the driveway. Rental is right off Hwy 101 and lots of traffic on the road. Not great for cell reception and there were directions to use WIFI calling when at the rental. That worked ok for us. Overall, had a great experience and we enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Views

Great location. Beautiful views with access to quiet beach. 5 stars no doubt
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was all awesome!

Bonkers view, super clean, nice quiet beach, well-equipped kitchen - everything I needed for a little solo retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet beach . Everything we needed .

Nice views from deck , bedroom, lawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little bungalow

Love our stay at the sea gem! We saw whales every day out the back window. Nice access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent little spot

The Sea Gem was perfect for our little family vacation. We stayed about 4 days and the house was great! It was so relaxing and great views of the ocean. Communication with Josh was very prompt. We will definitely stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

The “Sea Gem” Rocks!

The renovation on this old house was well done with craftsman quality and high end finishes. The ocean view and location are excellent. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Ocean View

The view of the ocean is breathtaking! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and perfect!

This property is so cute and cozy! It had everything we needed and you cannot beat the location. I just wish we could have stayed longer. The property owner was great when we had a small problem with the septic system. Solved in no time and back to having fun. Beach access is a huge plus! We will stay again for sure! East check in and out too. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beach vacation

Clean and quiet beach cottage. Perfect for our family of four. Very peaceful, unobstructed view of the pacific ocean with ditect beach access. Short drive to the center of Newport for dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay in Newport

Clean, comfortable, and affordable. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

We had an amazing time in this gorgeous home. Everything in the house is thoughtful and beautiful, and the sea views were spectacular (we saw whales spouting!). The beach was awesome and fairly easy to access, and the host was responsive and very helpful. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

I booked this stay just to have a few days to myself to destress a bit. The house was great — clean, had everything I needed and was comfortable— and the view was spectacular! I did discover that I didn’t have cell service there, but perhaps that’s not such a bad thing when you’re trying to escape for a few days! (WiFi was fine.) Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherish T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a gem

Highly recommend staying at the Sea Gem Cottage. The location is stunning and the home is beautiful. Very clean with beautiful decor. We loved everything about our stay and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

We couldn’t have enjoyed this cottage and location any better. Everything was perfect and we can’t wait to go back. Gorgeous views, easy and close beach access. The loft was a real treat. Thanks Josh!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henning H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house with amazing views

Beautiful, cozy beach house with the most amazing views! Lots of love went into the preparation of the house and the location cannot be topped. Thank you, Josh, for a wonderful place we could stay at for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This little house is a true Gem

Our family of four (including two children ages 5 and 8) stayed here for 5 nights this summer. The cabin is super cute, clean and comfortable. The view cannot be beat! We enjoyed the proximity to lots of tourist sites and attractions. We would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The property is fantastic! My best friend and I stayed 4 nights. It was a great time. The home was spotless, the view amazing, couldn’t ask for more. Looking forward to returning to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Very Best - AGAIN

We try to stay at the Sea Gem once or twice a year, and it is ALWAYS such a WONDERFUL stay. We have rented dozens of places at the coast and there is NONE that even comes close. The location, the property, Josh our host, layout, amenities all combine for the BEST place we have ever stayed. We are to the point where if the Sea G m is not available we postpone our trip to the coast until a date when the Sea Gem is available. The VERY BEST - AGAIN and EVERY TIME. Thank you so much, Josh, for making thr Sea Gem available!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay - just what we were looking for!

I was nervous, given all of the 5* reviews, that we would be disappointed, but sea gem really does live up to its incredible reputation! Fab location, between lots of amazing places to visit and eat. The cottage itself is modern, clean and spacious, with plenty of space for all 5 of us. The beach was so quiet and we rarely saw anyone else on it. Beautiful sunsets to see from the porch. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Front Paradise

Beauftiful home has all the amenities and then some. Lots of extra little details. Amazing location. We loved the patios and the beach being feet away from the house. The views were incredible. We even saw a bald eagle and a whale in the distance. Clean, comfortable, quiet, private and close to nearby towns with great restaurants. Many adventures in the area. Perfect litte getaway for our anniversary.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oregon Coast Get-a-Way

The property was exactly as pictured, was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and had everything we needed. The views were spectacular and I just loved listening to the waves as I fell asleep each night. It was my first time to the Oregon Coast and the Sea Gem Cottage was the perfect place to stay. Attractions were also close by, like the Aquarium, Depoe Bay, and we saw the sea lions basking in the sun in Newport Bay. Even saw some seals swimming by the lighthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre King Tides

This property is awesome. This particular location, on the beach, was perfect. And the Ocean put on a show. Waves breaking right in front of us. Watching the changing tides for hours was so peaceful and good for the soul. Unfortunately during our stay it rained most of the time. So didn't get to spend time on the beach but that was okay. Beautiful furnishings and lacked nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024