The better half and I just got off a huge work project and with about a hour of research, we…read moredecided to go to the Collins Inn after researching on Expedia. First time staying at an Inn/AirBNB type place. At first, it felt strange to let ourselves into this big beautiful house and to be the only ones there. But the better half grew up going to Inns and Bed and Breakfast type places and she was all in. NICE. That is the main word I would use to sum up The Collins. Especially with how well they took care of us for our anniversary. Every little detail was thought out and taken care of. The lady who was working there while we were there could not have been better. Super nice and attentive. WE LOVED THE COLLINS. I have been going to Ocean Shores my entire life but always stayed on the main hotel strip. The Collins is on the backside of Ocean Shores and very secluded from the tourist-y parts of the town. The house is gorgeous. A huge house with so many different things in it to do right across the street from the beach. The Collins has that beautiful, awesome Ocean Shores beach aesthetic while also being a very upscale, beautiful inn. My favorite thing about The Collins [aside from the hot tub] is just how well thought out everything is. From the all day snacks and breakfast. To every little touch they add. The people who created and run The Collins are obviously big fans of this type of Inn and really worked hard to create their ultimate image of it. And you can feel that in every little detail of The Collins experience. We also liked the french toast, Starbucks egg bites and all of the things they give you for breakfast here. The pastries were my favorite but we liked everything. We were also incredibly impressed at our room fridge having some nice juice and snacky type options. The better half and I loved this experience. We had such a nice time here. The hot tub, the wine, the chocolates, the kick ass shower, the nice breakfast and snacks. If you're looking for a great experience with your special person, it's hard to think of a better option than The Collins. I've stayed in pretty much every hotel in Ocean Shores and The Collins is definitely at the top of the list if you want a nice, beautiful, relaxing, memorable experience for you and your special person.

We were greeted with home made cookies! (one for each person in our party) Lovely cottage, big…read moreenough for 6 people to sleep with a king bed upstairs, 2 twin beds, and a queen downstairs. Huge kitchen and comfy living room. Happy they had AC when it was warm! Pet friendly, toddler friendly - but no bath tub in the cabin. We happily cooked dinner and breakfast here and the Inn has snacks/drinks to buy as well with an honor system. Walking distance from Damon Point to hunt for agates, and a short drive from town. Thanks for the stay!

Rented a pet friendly unit for the weekend. Absolutely spotless and beautiful. Any amenity you…read moremight need was available. I had such a relaxing weekend. I will definitely return.

We are just checking out and are genuinely sad to leave…read more The condo we had was everything we could have wanted and needed! The kitchen was spacious and well designed, which was important given that we were shooting a cooking/travel video here this weekend. The bed was so comfy. Not too firm and not too soft. The decor was also perfect. Beachy enough to fit the vibe and the location but not overly kitschy. We brought our dog with us so had one of the dog-friendly units. The unit came with dog bowls, mats and other dog-welcoming features. I truly loved this place and would be very happy to make a return trip!! Thank you VBTS for giving us a very memorable weekend!!

What a cute and quaint little village. Love the cottages, we had brunch at the restaurant and went…read moreto all of the little shops and coffee shop. The people are nice and all very accommodating. Can't wait to go back. The little beach town is a breath of fresh air! Fishing is good too so bring your pole!

We stayed in the Mermaid seaside cottage on the canal and it was perfect! House was very cute,…read moreclean, and comfy. Lovely little community. Rental office staff very friendly and accommodating. We will be back!!

I stayed at the Tidal House for one night while visiting Ocean Shores for my birthday. Overall, the…read morestay was just okay. The atmosphere had a subtle coziness, but the Airbnb photos made it look much more updated, renovated, and inviting than it actually was. When we arrived, it was clear the chalet was dated. For the price per night, we expected more. Right away we noticed cobwebs on the walls and ceilings, heavy dust throughout, and even dust bunnies under the main bed. The fridge was also incredibly loud--sounding like a jet engine switching on and off all night. Other issues stood out: * Towels were limited, and the ones provided had hair in them. * The bathroom faucet's water pressure sprayed everywhere, forcing us to use our already-limited towels just to clean up. * The blinds couldn't be pulled open because of old, crusted bird droppings on the outside. We understand this is the ocean, but these clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time. * The mattresses were by far the most uncomfortable I've ever slept on--making it difficult to get any real rest. What made things more frustrating was their very strict check-in and check-out policy, which they explained was due to their cleaning crew's schedule. Normally, that would make sense, but given the lack of cleanliness we experienced, it made their "no exceptions" stance confusing. That being said, I did appreciate a few things. They were upfront in the listing about the steps leading up to the second floor, and they weren't exaggerating--they really are steep, so it was good to know ahead of time. I also appreciated some of the amenities inside the chalet, which made parts of the stay more comfortable. The chalet itself has good bones and could be a great place with better upkeep--thorough cleaning, fresher linens, updated mattresses, and a little extra care inside and out. As it stands, though, it doesn't live up to its price point. I'd be hesitant to recommend this spot without those updates and at this point would suggest checking out other options in Ocean Shores first.

Nice location by the beach where you can either drive 1 minute to or walk to. Was able to order…read moreDoorDash from the house. If you stay during the week expect yard work which is loud and you won't be able to sleep in. Might need air conditioner in heat if summer.

The owners are rude and obnoxious the place is moldy and not well kept. They claim the whole beach…read moreis theirs which is a lie. Nasty people.

We did it again & will do it again!…read more Absolutely love this place, we can't say enough about the quite & very clean cabins. Our fur-babies have a blast & it makes our vacation complete. Maria & Rusty are the best hosts, always very responsive & polite! You wont be disappointed that's for sure, until next time

Not off to a great start. Arrived at check in time. Was told by very rude front desk staff that our…read moreroom was still being cleaned. Ask them how long the wait was and got shrugged at. We kept checking back since they weren't telling us anything and the front desk ppl were just so rude and uncaring. The building and rooms are old and outdated. Desperately needs a good cleaning. Room smelled musty and wasn't super clean. Housekeeping lady was super nice and obviously overworked. They should really put the front desk ppl to work cleaning b/c they weren't doing sh*t except being rude to paying customers. Absolutely telling everyone I know never to buy into or stay at a WorldMark or Wyndham property ever.

Their website doesn't work so you can't book anything online. Shows that they have no rooms…read moreavailable through the end of next year. I don't know if they are closing down or what. Have tried to book a stay for 2 weeks.

The Grey Gull was so much more than what we expected for our quick weekend getaway. The room had a…read moreseparate kitchen and living area and two queen beds in the bedroom. The deck looked out over the green/garden area and was so comfortable sitting in the evening listening to the surf. The staff from the front desk to the cleaning staff were friendly and informative.

Officially my favorite place to stay in Ocean Shores, hands down!…read more I booked Grey Gull because it was what was available on short notice. From the photos it looked outdated, but... Everything in Ocean Shores is. The price was right for a huge condo, so we went for it. The condo featured a big kitchen that I was able to cook a full dinner in, a large living room with a television, and a huge wrap around deck with views of the water. We also had a bathroom with a full tub and a bedroom with two queen beds. The hotel also has a hot tub and pool. The pool isn't huge but the kids had a great time. They have a movie library where you can check out movies for your room which was appreciated since we couldn't figure out the cable whatsoever. Minor complaints: the cable as mentioned, the beds weren't super comfy, and the kitchen equipment was not in the best condition. That said, we made it all work. We'll definitely return!

I really liked the theme of the medieval room and it was nicely put together but the only thing was…read morehow dirty the place was. It was very dusty under the bed and there were spider webs everywhere. There was an old smell to it which I'm not sure if it's mold or just the furniture. I thought I had to shower elsewhere because the shower diverter wasn't working but after many attempts I finally got it to work. I don't think I would stay again though.

First of all, be aware that these units are an older set of buildings, and do have some normal…read morewear and tear for their age. However , when we checked in, the unit was nice and clean. We had the Hawaiian Villa, which was cute. It does come with cute decor and almost everything you would need (dishes, cups, utensils, cooking gear, towels, even body wash and shampoo). My only real complaint was a funky, smoky smell that I could not get rid of, I tried febreeze, opening windows, nothing worked. The units are non-smoking, so I don't know if it was from nearby fire pits or what. Also, the bathroom does not have an exhaust fan (again, older building, probably a good 50-60 years old) and it is downstairs. So, if you are vacationing with several other people, leaving the bathroom door open isn't probably an option. But, considering you can hear the ocean from your unit, and are literally walking distance to the beach ( and we scheduled this trip, in July, two weeks prior to going, and usually you have to book a year in advance for Ocean Shores) and the price was VERY reasonable, and their customer service was great to deal with, those few issues were minor. So, for the price and location, yes I recommend. It's not a 5 star resort, but a cozy little retreat for a beach get away.

Overall this was a super cute and cozy spot. It wasn't perfect, but it was exactly what I wanted…read more Pros: - super easy to access and find. - it was close to the beach. - the kitchen was well stocked with dishes/appliances. - there was a washer/dryer combo for all laundry needs. - it was fairly clean and cozy! Cons: - the whole downstairs area smelled faintly of wet dog. (We did not bring a dog.) - a few of the dishes weren't clean. They do ask guests to wash their own dishes before checkout, so I'm assuming that was on the previous guest, but it still would've been nice if they had double checked. - it was a bit dusty and there were a few cobwebs. Overall, don't expect a super fancy spa resort, but for the price and the ease of access, it was perfect. I would stay here again.

Such a cute little cottage on Ocean Shores that is just a 10-minute walk from the beach and not to…read moremention, it's super cute and cozy! There are 8 of them in the lot but each one is its own entity. I stayed at one of them for 3 days and 2 nights and had a really good time! The place is clean and spacious with high ceilings and can comfortably house a couple + pets. There is a pet fee and no smoking is allowed on the premises. The place had all the amenities you could need for a little getaway including a: WiFi, decently stocked kitchen, fridge, stove, oven, cable/smart TV, board games, small washer, little private patio, and one parking spot. You can easily move things around the place, I did a ton of yoga in the living room. I loved that I didn't really need to drive anywhere and could just walk everywhere. Check in is super easy and there is a lockbox for you to access your keys. As mentioned in other reviews, the stairs here are super steep and you have to use them to get to the bed. Definitely a hazard if you're not careful and trip. Overall I really enjoyed this little cottage and would recommend it for a couples getaway or a solo retreat!