This wasn't a bad stay by any means, but it also wasn't an amazing one. There were definitely…read morethings we enjoyed, but for a property like this, I expected a little more.
The grounds are massive, and there's a lot of space to explore, but I will say the property wasn't quite the picturesque, "Instagram-worthy" destination I felt it was made out to be online. It's pretty in areas, but overall it feels more like a large, somewhat dated golf resort than the stylish Oregon coastal retreat I was expecting.
The lobby and community areas are probably the prettiest part of the property, and they really do make an effort to be dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome throughout most of the lobby/common areas. They aren't allowed upstairs at The Attic, but you can order food from the restaurant and eat with your dog anywhere in the large community area downstairs, which is convenient. We did this one evening, although unfortunately we found the food itself pretty mediocre. I probably wouldn't recommend the restaurant based on the food alone, but the convenience is nice when you're staying on the property.
One of the cutest touches is their daily "Yappy Hour," which starts around 3-4 p.m. and includes dog treats and bone broth. Our Pomeranian, Penny, quickly figured this out and started expecting a stop at the Yappy Hour station every single time we walked through the lobby. It's little things like this that really do make the property feel welcoming to people traveling with their dogs.
Unfortunately, our first room was a completely different experience. The second we walked in, we were hit with an overwhelming cigarette smell. And I don't mean it smelled like someone had briefly smoked a cigarette in there -- it smelled like someone had been smoking in the room for their entire stay. I didn't see an option for smoking vs. non-smoking rooms when booking, so I'm not sure what happened, but it was BAD.
My husband and I actually discussed just dealing with it, but ultimately the smell was so strong that we couldn't. We also wanted to make sure it was documented immediately so there was no chance we could be blamed for it.
This is where I have to give a huge shoutout to Kimberly at the front desk. She was fantastic from the moment we checked in -- friendly, welcoming, and immediately giving Penny a treat. When I told her about the room, she was incredibly kind and offered to move us right away, no questions asked. If I were reviewing Kimberly alone, this would absolutely be a five-star review.
Our second room was a huge improvement, although it did have a fairly strong musty smell. Ultimately, I think the rooms are just showing their age. They're pretty basic, there's nothing particularly special about them, and they could definitely benefit from a remodel or refresh.
I did really appreciate that the outdoor fire pits seemed to be on almost all the time. It's such a simple thing, but it makes the property feel warm and inviting, and it's nice not having to track someone down and ask for them to be turned on.
The golf amenities were another disappointment. The course closes at 5 p.m., which already felt surprisingly early, and when we went over to use the driving range around 4 p.m., it was closed despite there still being plenty of daylight. That was a huge bummer because one of the reasons I chose this property was so my husband could at least hit a bucket of balls during our stay.
Overall, there are some genuinely nice things about this property, particularly if you're traveling with a dog. The common areas are beautiful, the grounds are expansive, the fire pits are inviting, and the staff we interacted with were wonderful. But between the dated rooms, cigarette/musty odors, mediocre food, limited golf hours, and the property not quite matching the elevated, photogenic experience portrayed online, the stay just didn't live up to what I was expecting.
