The room was beautiful with a great view. Loved the large tub in our room and all the little…read moretouches. The area was quiet for the most part. We enjoyed the free bike rental (though they could use some maintenance) on the sweet paved trail. Took a dip in the warm pool although the saunas weren't hot and several customers tried to get them to heat up unsuccessfully. Food was excellent as always although the breakfast opened an hour an a half late due to call outs. Front desk staff were very personable and friendly. I would recommend the Inn.

Relaxing room at the Inn (bedroom 4) with an ocean view and really soft bedding. The floors are a…read morebit squeaky and the walking of an upstairs neighbor with shoes on is a bit loud. The front desk staff was lovely. The restaurant (Pickled Fish) claimed there would be an hour wait when we walked in at 7pm on a Monday night and it looked half empty. We decided on going to The Depot instead and dinner was wonderful. The pool and saunas were ok. There were some kids around during the adult hours of 9-11pm. The beach was peaceful but there was only one picnic shelter that didn't have a picnic table anymore. Overall, I might stay here again but I might just as easily find a new place for an adventure.

we came here last Sept with 8 people and 9 horses. we loved it and are coming back this year…read more Plenty of room for our trailers , horses loved the beach. Carol was super nice to work with.

This place is pure magic. The magic is not produced by a wand, but by people--good people. Okay,…read moreand ponies and puppies. But mostly by people. There was some brief confusion when I booked the reservation. I had not realized it was a "horse hotel" with multiple stalls and also campsites as well as rooms. My disappointment was replaced by pure joy upon learning that humans can stay here too, as well as hybridized beings like myself (a centaur)! Everything here is done the old fashioned way, the right way: with kindness, trust, love and simplicity. Staying here will make your heart ache for a simpler time when folks were able to conduct business with a handshake, where their first priority was just treating each other how they want to be treated themselves, with dignity and decency. We came here almost my accident. I'll be honest. Ocean Acres was not in my first, second--or even top five--picks of places to go. We were aiming at much further up the coast. I could find almost nothing and what I could find was neither affordable nor desirable. We did not want to go to some sterile resort where you exist to be milked and sent on your way. We wanted to be in a place that was family-owned and served a purpose beyond just making money as efficiently as possible. We wanted to be somewhere that had actual personality, not just a hollow façade with a minimal, lazy attempt to lure visitors and nothing else. Ocean Acres Horse Hotel was--is--the jackpot on all accounts. Because of a recent death of a family member after a prolonged illness, it was important to be in a place with healing energy. I had a good feeling the moment I navigated my way to Ocean Acres' minimalist website and saw they have no automated process for automated or online bookings. Everything is done personally, over the phone. The owner, Carol did not even ask for my last name, the make of my vehicle or a credit card to reserve the room. She asked us to pay in cash when we arrived. When we did arrive, the first thing I did was try to pay, but she insisted we wait until morning to do so! She wanted us to be able to settle in, relax, and get a good night's sleep first. WHAT?! My thought was: who the hell are you and what time period do you hail from? Where is your time machine? Such a small gesture, but to be endowed with that level of trust by a stranger doing business with me...I cannot think of another time in my 46 years that that's happened. Again, you may think I am making too much of it, but being shown such trust and kindness so quickly had an immediate healing effect on us. It is impossible to discuss Ocean Acres without talking about Carol and her husband, the owners. I don't know how they do it. I could barely keep up with all the adventures they shared with us. Carol is a polymath of the first rank. Her amazing breakfasts held us in good stead the entire time we were there. We ate with the other guests--sometimes sharing a table--in their family dining room! Whilst cooking up innovative and astounding savory and sweet detectibles, Carol regaled us with stories about her life, her work, her relationship to horses, the wheeling and dealing required to get hay. We were also surrounded by her work--stunning oil portraits and bronze sculpture, for which she had rightly won awards. Carol and her husband knew we were hurting, and they pulled out all the stops to help us. They lent us their own, personal ebikes (which were so much fun to take on country roads, tooling around cranberry bogs, little ponds and abandoned farmsteads), Her cooking was phenomenal. She knew we loved animals but had none of our own, so she introduced us to their collie dog Price, with whom we quickly became BFF's in a neverending game of fetch, told us what foods her mini-pony (or was it a mini-donkey?) likes to be fed. And of course, there were other people and their beautiful steeds all around. Just being in the presence of so many happy critters and people had a very good effect on us; it was so needed. The property begins at the highway, off which a short, paved driveway leads to and terminates behind the main house, where the owners live and some of the rooms are. Then, a dirt road goes straight back (west) about a mile--all the way to the sea--passing by a beautiful barn, stalls, campsites, forest, meadows, a pond and other bucolic scenes on the way. Strolling the road on the property (and biking on it) was one of my favorite things to do there. If you ever pined for things (and people) with a personal touch, if you ever just wanted to drop out of the game and NOT be treated like a number, a walking phat money bag with a dollar sign over your head, if you miss interacting like a regular human with other regular humans, if you ever needed some puppy time but had no puppy of your own, if you ever wanted to feel safe, breathe in serenity like it floated in the ethers, if you ever just wanted a really damn good breakfast...Ocean Acres is THE place for you.

Do you like privacy and major relaxation with a killer view? Then this is the place for you!read more

It is incredible enough that this beautiful Victorian home built in 1895 on the Columbia River…read morewaterfront has been lovingly restored, but I felt very fortunate that it is open to the public and I had the chance to stay there. It is very accessible from Portland and the drive there is beautiful, and when you arrive at your destination you immediately feel at peace. Brian and Linda do a great job of making you feel welcome. We brought our own snacks and had a picnic in the gazebo and enjoyed the view of the river, which is so wide at that point that it almost gives the visual of being at the ocean as ships rolled by. We stayed in the Hummingbird Room which has a very comfortable bed and a wonderful view out of the window. The rates are very affordable and include breakfast - Brian is a great cook and they offer several meal options. We added the firewood package and were so glad we did, as I type this I wish I could be back there next to the fire while looking at the river. They only have two rooms so if you went with some friends you would have the whole place to yourselves. This really is a hidden gem and I highly recommend making the trip while you can.

Linda and Brian are wonderful hosts and the house is a piece of art, the beach a few steps away,…read morewoods, waterfalls, serenity, views, hiking, and always the best food! My favorite place to go when I want to get out of the city! It feels like home when we stay there. I will be back for sure!

I had mixed feelings about my stay here. The property makes a strong first impression -- the staff…read moreis friendly, the lobby smells great, and the overall aesthetic is charming and inviting. There's definitely a cool, curated vibe, and the coffee/tea setup in the lobby is a nice touch. I also appreciated the complimentary bikes and the ease of using them. That said, the rooms didn't quite live up to the price point (around $400+ for two weekend nights). The building itself feels older and a bit worn beneath the cosmetic updates. Our room, in particular, showed signs of heavy use -- the bed was noticeably worn and dipped in the middle, and some of the finishes felt a bit cheap or improvised. Noise was also an issue. Despite requesting a top-floor room, we were placed directly under the restaurant, and we could hear footsteps, banging, and general activity until about midnight each night. Soundproofing overall seemed pretty minimal, which made it hard to fully relax. There were also a few small inconveniences -- no hotel phone, no central air, limited trash space, and some quirky (but not very functional) design choices like exposed cable management. The spa had potential but fell short during our visit. One sauna door didn't close properly, another wasn't working at all, and the overall experience felt underwhelming given the atmosphere they're going for. I can see the appeal of this place -- especially for families or those drawn to its aesthetic -- but for the price and volume of guests they accommodate, I expected a bit more attention to detail and upkeep. With some improvements, it could really shine.

Nice property with ample of parking and great location. Hotel restaurant attached but my…read moreexperience, not worth it. Receptionist described the hotel as environment friendly. Close to the beach and walking trails. Lobby has a cafe and great drink selection of juice, soda and alcohol in the coolers. Hotel room 3/5- everything seemed clean at first but closer look the floor was dusty and filled with sand but due to the light color floor boards, so wear sandals or use the broom and dust pan provided in the room. There was no laundry bag or a hotel phone in the room so if you need anything or have any questions gotta head down to the front desk. There's also no central air and the room can get very warm and humid even with our heater off. During our 2 night stay we'd take the opportunity to leave our window cracked when we'd go out so the air can circulate. The mattress was bare-able and we even had conversations with other guests that shared they found the beds uncomfortable. The curtains were hard to open and close because they were broken. The room just felt empty and kinda sad. Pool 5/5- the spa and pool are in a separate building and they provide guests with robes and pool towel that's found in your room. Pool was nicely warm and steam barrels were the highlight of our stay. It was relaxing and provided a cozy ambiance during the winter.

A million times NOOOOOOO!…read more Check in was easy and the woman at the front desk was very nice. However, this is where the positive experience ended. We got to our room, which was fine, until the children in the room above us started jumping, running, banging on things, etc. This went on ALL NIGHT. From 2:45pm until around 10:30 pm when the lady at the front office finally agreed to call them. We had complained much earlier a couple of hours into it and she said we had to wait until 9:30, but that she was fine with US confrontating them and banging on the ceiling! However, it started right back up at 5:27 a.m. Nobody slept at all. We were all three delirious and complained again. At this point, somebody hadn't shown up for their room the night before, so we asked if we could have that room. We were moved and so happy! The first thing I did was go to take a shower and there was no hot water!!!! After about 30 minutes of waiting and turning the water on and off, it finally got scalding hot for a moment and I tried to quickly wash my hair, but the water pressure was literally dribbling and that made it impossible. Although, even that was better than the people jumping non-stop above our heads. Fortunately for us, at that point we were leaving the next day. Horrible, horrible experience. I honestly would like my money refunded.

The Oceanview Inn @ the Arch in Long Beach WA is our go to place to stay when visiting Long Beach…read more The 3rd floor 2 bedroom suite is great! The room is clean and comfortable, and has amazing view of the beach, the staff is friendly and ALWAYS ready to help with anything you need. The only thing I wish they would change is to add a recliner for more seating options to the living room area instead of having one in the master bedroom. Curranty there is only a sofa in the living area to sit and the four dinning room chairs.

Very lovely location, between the views and the bed, you don't know rather to lay down look at the…read moreviews, Both are so wonderful. Windwater is the Perfect place to just unwind, and replenish, Rafael the owner, is a Super Host in every since of the word. He makes the best Breakfasts we have ever eaten! You feel the Luxury from the linen, to the Loft, Windwater has so many little things to pamper your stay. We just loved to relax and watch the river, even watched the eagles land outside our window, The ONLY regret we have about Windwater Bed & Breakfast, We didn't stay sooner, and having to leave.. . The Value, The View, We will be back,, Windwater B&B

While visiting Astoria for a few days, hubby and I stayed at Windwater Bed and Breakfast and we…read morefelt so lucky to have found this place through Yelp. This is not your typical bed and breakfast. The property is completely independent so you're the only guest onsite. The home is beautiful, modern, well appointed, extremely clean and so comfortable. It has tall ceilings and large windows with breathtaking views of Astoria and the Columbia River. There is a fully equipped kitchen with an island, minus the oven. The upstairs area is a comfy sitting area which hubby used for reading. The perfect place you wanted to call home when you're away from home. Rafael was the perfect host. He greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the property. Every morning he prepared delicious hot breakfast and coffee for us. The refrigerator was fully stocked with water, juice and beer. There was even sparkling wine if you wanted to make mimosas in the morning. The bathroom had a towel rack that can warm/dry your towels before and after shower, which I absolutely loved. Who doesn't like a warm towel after shower? It's a 5-star bed and breakfast because every little detail was put into this place and I can't wait to come back and stay with Rafael the next time I'm in Astoria!

The Awtrey House is one of our favorite hidden gems. Hosts Peggy and Dennis Awtrey are the most…read morekind and lovely people. Not to mention both are amazing cooks, their breakfast spreads are both delicious and beautifully presented. Their home has spectacular views of Manzanita beach and have 5 star amenities. Manzanita is the most laid back, relaxing area allowing you to really unplug and relax.

Loved this place! Would definitely recommend to everyone! Relaxing atmosphere with ocean view…read more Couldn't ask for a more romantic getaway. The hosts made us breakfast that was not only healthy and delicious but also looked Pinterest perfect.

I was in Long Beach for a family reunion, and my parents stayed in the unit downstairs on the same…read moreweekend. So I got a very good feel for both units, and they are BOTH absolutely charming, exquisitely maintained, and wonderfully warm and cozy. The biggest reason I would recommend this place, though, is the owners/managers, Virgil and Trisha. They were not just friendly and chatted with us every time they saw us, but were beyond accommodating -- seriously, sometimes shockingly so -- with every single thing we needed. I have stayed on the Washington Coast many times, and no other time compares to this, thanks to these two people and their fantastic accommodations. They are the sole reason I want to come back to Long Beach again, and when I do, this is where I will stay!

Just stayed here again. It's still very nice, cute and comfy!…read moreThe owners are very responsive to communication both before and after our stay.