I want to preface this by saying this is the first negative review I have written in my life and I…read moream so distraught by this situation that I am put off by this entire town now. My boyfriend and I booked one of their listings in Long Beach, Washington back in June. After leaving, they texted him saying the maid service had found a pair of shorts, and asked if we wanted to pay a $25 to ship them back to Portland. We immediately accepted the charges through Airbnb ($25) and waited. Weeks passed, and I texted back asking for an update. This went on for months. It is now the end of August. I checked in every couple weeks asking when I should expect the item to be shipped. Finally, after a handful of generic messages saying "we will look into it," I wrote a message expressing that it had been multiple months now and I would like my item shipped. They responded back that they were "unable to locate the item." I wrote back a long message asking for explicit details about how this could have happened and what exactly has happened to my item. A different person texted back that they would look into it and get back to me. Apparently, my item was put in lost & found, and when a staff member went to ship it, it had vanished into thin air! I am not sure how a pair of shorts could have disappeared from a one-room office on this property. They were clearly hoping I would drop it and they would not have to admit their negligence. It seems clear that a staff member decided to take them, and there is nothing they are willing to do about it. What if this had been a high-value or sentimental item? Regardless, this was a vintage clothing item, and I cannot replace them. I am livid and this company is extremely unprofessional. If I knew they would lose or steal my item, I would have driven the few hours to retrieve them.

If I could give a negative number I would. They claimed they take service animals but apparently…read morediscriminate what kind of animals, which is only dog service animals they allow. They wanted to charge me $1,000 for my two service cats that they previously agreed too a week before the stay. They also wanted to charge me $500 for damage fees for a rug and chair that were ruined before we even got there. AVPID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS.

We recently booked with Vacasa Arizona-- attached is our review of the rental below…read more This is a really nice rental. Modern, clean, well maintained. Stocked very well as far as blankets, kitchen items, soaps, etc. The decor and furnishings felt higher-end and the beds were very comfortable. The master shower is very big! Not to mention, the backyard was absolutely beautiful, the pool was very clean and it just felt so serene. The house was in a great location-- central to almost everything. There weren't any huge negatives, but a few things to note. Dirty sheets were left in the washer (didn't smell good), the carpet is a bit worn, and the shower curtain liner in the smaller bathroom is pretty ripped and needs replaced. Toilet paper was very low-quality as well. Communication was more automated than I'm used to (large company) but the info provided was helpful and I had no issues. I would definitely consider staying at this spacious and centrally-located rental again. We felt it was decently affordable compared to other options nearby.

Do not rent from VACASA. I booked a home in SoCal for 30 days and they cancelled on me months…read moreafter booking. They offered alternative accommodations hundreds of miles from my destination and no compensation for the impact to my family vacation plans. I would rate them a big 0 for lack of customer support and satisfaction.

Nice cottage, we were in # 5 which is the closest to the road. Did not hear any other guests or…read morethe road noise. Very comfortable bed and sitting area. Wifi was spotty and the shower is not meant for a large person, I am 6"1', 185 lbs and could hardly turn around. I will stay here again just in another cottage.

We wanted to check out Astoria Oregon and several Lewis and Clark visitor centers in both…read moreWashington and Oregon. One of best decisions we made, was to stay HERE at the Seaview cottages! WE LOVED IT HERE! They are old cottages that have been 'lovingly' renovated with modern fixtures. VERY clean with everything you want in a room: coffee maker, fridge, microwave. The first Monday of the month is a tsunami siren test (ask me how we found out). It's reasonable, close to Long Beach with it's various stores and restaurants and RIGHT NEXT DOOR to the Seaview Biscuit Company! I have a separate review for that, and YES, you have to try it! The Seaview Cottages is a popular place and because of that, we had two different rooms during our three day stay. One night with double queen beds, and two nights with a king bed. So make your reservations early! If we are ever in this area again, THIS is the place where we want to stay! It made me one GLAAAD SISTER! :D

He e used pacific reality for our vacation rentals for 10 years. They always take great care in…read morehelping us make plans.

We were in the military for 20 years and had some 13 landlords for rentals. We have been dealing…read morewith Pacific Realty Rentals since our landlord shipped overseas and hired them to manage our home. This is, by far, the absolute worst manager we've ever dealt with - mainly because we never had any problems at all with the previous 13. The house we rent had known there were rats and had hired an exterminator. The exterminator discovered water under the house and "multiple places" where rats could come and go. We reported the problem and, now, over a year later, there is still water under the house and holes for the rats. No work has been completed. Because the rats were a pre-existing condition and we had done nothing to encourage them, under state laws, the landlord is responsible for making those repairs. Yet in a conversation, the agent I was dealing with claimed we were responsible. They, obviously, don't even know the laws applicable to their job. That conversation also contains comments about me and totally mis-represented what I said. If you're going to do business with them record everything they say (be sure to inform them of your intention, it's the law). I will be doing so myself.

I highly recommend Char Wolters. She handled our purchase of a vacation home in 2012. In 2020,…read morefinding myself in an unexpected divorce, I reached out to Char, again. I was three hours away and unable to come to the peninsula. Char coordinated everything: inspections, clean out, etc. The house sold over asking price in under a week.

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I stayed at one of their properties in Mt.Hood that I booked off VRBO. They had good communication…read moreand clear rules and guidelines. I liked how they offered lots of little branded aneminites such as shower packs, kitchen packs and hot tub cleaner. The only thing that I didn't care for was the very strict check in/check out times. Check in is at 4 and you get access by text only. Check out is promptly 10 AM! That seems extremely early especially for the prices you are paying. I asked for either an early check in or late check out and was denied which is fine but if checkout were a little later it would've been extremely helpful.

**BUYER BEWARE -- I would strongly recommend staying away from Meredith Properties.**…read more I rent Airbnbs and vacation homes ALL the time, and I do not leave reviews like this lightly. I understand that rental properties are not hotels, things occasionally break, and photos are naturally going to present a property in its best light. But there is a significant difference between that and what we experienced here. First, the photos were almost laughable compared with the actual condition of the property. This was not a matter of flattering angles or professional photography--the reality simply did not live up to what was represented. Multiple advertised amenities were broken or unusable, and Meredith Properties showed remarkably little interest in actually fixing anything. The house had bugs and spiders throughout it, with cobwebs in multiple areas, and the overall level of upkeep was nowhere near what I would expect from a professionally managed vacation rental. The problems continued inside the house. There weren't even enough plates and glasses for the number of guests the property was supposed to accommodate. I actually CUT MY LIP on a broken glass provided in the home. The so-called essentials felt like someone had gone out and purchased an assortment of random, inexpensive items simply so they could technically say the house was stocked, rather than thoughtfully equipping a property for paying guests. But the condition of the house was only half the problem. What made this experience truly unacceptable was the response from Meredith Properties. When we raised legitimate concerns, there was seemingly no urgency or genuine desire to make things right. At one point I realized I was apparently communicating with an AI chatbot rather than even receiving the courtesy of speaking with a person about the problems we were experiencing. For a company entrusted with people's vacations--and charging real money for these properties--that level of customer service is astonishing. The overall message we received was essentially: **we have your money, these are your problems now.** And prospective guests should pay attention to something else: **read the other reviews.** I am clearly not the only guest who has had serious concerns. I wish I had given those reviews considerably more weight before booking. Again, I travel frequently and rent vacation properties all the time. I know the difference between a minor inconvenience and a genuinely bad rental experience. I also know that problems can happen at ANY property. What separates a good management company from a bad one is how they respond when those problems occur. Meredith Properties had multiple opportunities to show us that they cared about their guests and to make this experience right. In my experience, they chose not to. My advice to anyone considering one of their properties is simple: **look very carefully at the reviews, do not assume the photographs accurately represent what you will find when you arrive, and think twice before trusting Meredith Properties with your vacation.** I certainly will not make that mistake again.

This is our 4th year staying with Seaside Vacation Homes - Vacation Rentals in Seaside Oregon at…read moreMOBY Dunes. We have a great experience every year, and we wouldn't choose to stay anywhere else! The team is so lovely and kind. I always know I can reach them if we have an issues. Special shout out to the keeper of the hot tub. We chatted with him when he stopped by to clean it. He had some helpful hints and fun jokes. We could tell he was passionate about his work, and I felt like he genuinely was excited that we were planning to enjoy the hot tub! We'll be back again next year! I can't recommend Seaside Vacation Rentals enough!

Our first day at the condo was a little rough with paving going on that we weren't aware of. Once…read morewe brought it to the attention of Seaside Vacation Homes, Rachel was quick to call me and asked how she could make it right!! Since we were not able to come and go on the wet tar, Rachel had dinner delivered to us compliments of them AND refunded us for that night's stay. This quick response and her actions are the definition of customer service and we will be back and spread the word about this wonderful service. For the condo itself, beautiful view, out of town so you're away from the hustle bustle and had everything we needed but robes. Bed was comfortable, jetted tub relaxing and just an overall great 50th birthday time spent there. Thank you so much!! Carrie and Mike

Belks came out at the request the flooring company that had left my original toilets outside while…read morethey worked. Both original toilets leaked after being reinstalled. (Rainwater fills toilet, it freezes, porcelain cracks!) Nobody is happy. Belks (Bobby) to the rescue! Life is good again!

Update. I just got billed for 1.5 hours even though the guy was only there for 56 minutes. The…read moreinvoice says I canceled the job, but the guy told me he could only do a bit and he would have to schedule another time for the rest. AND I was billed $82 for the parts. if I picked them up at the store myself, it would have been about $35 - $40. So far, I've only found 3 reputable contractors on the peninsula. I know how to do the projects, but I wanted a few off my list. I feel sorry for the folks who are stuck paying for this crap because they don't have the skills. I can't imagine what I would have been billed if I rescheduled the two showers. Never call Belks or Taft again.

Mixed feelings. I'm…read morehandicapped and my mother is an elderly woman with a bad hip, going up the stairs was a killer. The elevator was broken. We stayed at The Brookhaven @ 105 NW 23rd Ave #104 Rockaway Beach OR, 97136 - my sister rented it out for my birthday for approx $200 a night and we stayed 2 nights. The place has great structural appeal, panoramic views from living room and dining room/kitchen. We loved the open floor plan. My sister is an Architect. A 2-bedroom 2 full bathroom setup for 7 adults and 1 dog. 1 Master bedroom with a Queen Bed which my sister and brother in law took. And 1 bedroom with 4 bunk beds with adjacent full bathroom with shower and no tub. Hubby, Mom, brother and I slept in the room of bunk beds. It was hard for mom and I to sit so low. The long hall way to the rooms looks nice, keeping the room doors closed helps to keep the heat in. So, as soon as we called Vacasa to complaint about the heater and hot water issue, they told my sister that we had to use one or the other but not both at the same time. What? Are these the early 1800's when electricity was discovered? It doesn't make sense that a $200 a night place, has an electricity box compromise in this way. The water heater turns OFF when the air heater is Turned ON to warm up the Condo. (????!!!!???) Cold showers in the winter????? Not even in a third world county's villa!!! Totally RETROGRADE. It's difficult to quickly get up in the freezing cold Condo, take a quick cold shower and get out running. And while it may not matter in the summer months, to charge the same price in the winter, is ATROCIOUS!! Fitures look nice, but found out some are just place lightly and fall apart the minute touched. I love the glass door/windows, they can be open like doors or Windows. This is a mixed feelings review, because the negative doesn't outweigh the positive. Meaning, FIX the Negative. This is a WAKE UP call for the management team to do something about it. Do you need me to supply names and #s of Electrician professionals to you, so that you can FIX this matter? I would love to stay here again, but this electrical matter needs to be FIXED and perhaps maybe the elevator too. To management: Please don't bother to respond with a Management Team pathetic email if you are not going to FIX the problem. I don't need your email. While compensation would be nice, it won't fix the problem. YOUR POCKET BOOK needs customers! So, you should think of FIXING the problem. To my Elite and non Elite Yelpers: Would you rent a place in the winter for $200 a night where the electric panel was compromise in such a way that you could ONLY use it EITHER way, to heat the water to take hot showers or to heat the air that warms up the condo?? There is no fireplace, so you depend on body heat and the air heater. So you cannot take a hot bath unless you walk outside the the jacuzzi that is located outside, 4 condos down from 104, you share with the other condos, it's 3 feet high with no handicap access. Meaning you climb in and out, no stairs, no ramp into it. Ok. I am tempted to ask the young snowboarders from next door if their runs to the jacuzzi has anything to do with the cold shower issue. We fell in love with Rockaway Beach and this area of town, so I hope this place is Fixed. Podunk style Condos - have a heater that works and hot water for all guests and all amenities that work, but perhaps not a panoramic view like this, and cost half of the price. There is no VALUE ... Cost for what you get ... when the Basics don't work. So, this place is well OVERPRICED. My friend's dad second home, a million dollars ocean front modern huge house with panoramic views, rents for $350 a night for 6 Master Bedrooms in the Shalishan lodge area, in a locked private drive. While I can't Yelp it because it doesn't rent to the public, I can tell you, it's a dream house. The Brookhaven is a gorgeous 2-bedroom Condo style townhouse, one attached to the other, stairways up to the different apartments, shared hallway entries, etc. It's a great fortress structural building, ready to take on a tsunami or a real World Z war... In comparison, the million dollar house, has more value for the money you pay. It's private, the amenities are private, and the heater and hot water work in unison. Offer and advertise awesomeness, then stick to it, and provide awesomeness. Don't freeze me in the winter, and make me take cold showers! Don't make climb up the stairs when I use a wheelchair. Fix your amenities!!! Make what you charge, a great value.

Stayed at a Vacasa rental over Mother's Day weekend and was really disappointed. The gas fireplace…read moredidn't work (no propane), the back porch lights and outlets were out, making it unsafe to use the hot tub or get to the firepit at night. We reported everything -- maintenance came, confirmed the issues, but nothing was fixed and no one followed up. I emailed Vacasa twice with no response. For the price we paid, we expected a safe and functional space. Wouldn't book with them again based on this experience.