Oceanfront- Sea Gem Cottage

It was a wonderful house, sitting on a bluff about 20 ft up from surfline. High tide almost brings the ocean right to your doorstep (only 20 ft below). We had the beach pretty much to ourselves which was nice. House was immaculate from top to bottom. Quality kitchen, cookware and utensils. All fixtures were modern and easy to use. As 73 year-olds, we found the couch a bit uncomfortable for sitting a period of time and would have preferred adjustable chairs, but the beds were very comfortable. Only suggestion we have would be to have a railing to help you down the pathway rocks to the beach. All considered, a very nice place and will likely revisit. Our thanks to Josh.

Property was very clean and idyllic. Great location, short drive to downtown Newport for shops and restaurants. Comfortable beds, relaxing ocean views, cute decor. Great communication with host. Would definitely stay again, thanks!

The view is exceptional!! Just amazing, from the house, from the deck, from the beach. The place is darling and very clean. The path to the beach is a bit tricky but I am 75 and in good shape and found it very doable. I loved staying at your place and hope to again soon.

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The Sea Gem is indeed a gem! Lovely place right up from the beach with all the amenities that we needed. The views are great and access to the beach is not difficult. It's always clean and well stocked with linens and kitchen items. Josh is a very helpful host and very responsive to any questions we may have. We come back here yearly and love it every time.

Honestly, this was such a perfect little getaway. I wish we had spent more time there and less time running around. The property was clean and well stocked, except there were no extra trash bags--small thing and not a huge deal. I wish there had been a hose available to rinse sand off things, and while there was a hose, it wasn't usable for guests. My only real complaint is that as far as I can see, no where on the online listing does it say that kids under 10 are not allowed in the loft area, but the rules of the cottage say that when you arrive. Most people would plan to put their kids up in the loft in the twin beds, but the house rules say no kids under 10 up there. I would imagine that it is due to the steepness of the ladder (it's quite steep, so it's well justified). I just wish that had been stated in the booking description. I did recheck and was unable to find anything about it. We adjusted our sleeping plans based on this rule. Beyond that, it really was an amazing little cottage and we loved it. Also, no joke about wanting to back in to the driveway. Depending on traffic, sometimes we were able to and other times we weren't, so next time we left we just had someone watch to verify the road was clear to back out. All in all, a great place to stay and experience the ocean.

Very responsive host. Amazing view.

Beautiful space. We mostly ate out, but gorgeous cookware was available, and there was a nice spice rack. The drawers were stocked with tools and there were nice dishes. Beds were comfy and the view was to die for. The photos are true to the experience.

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Somehow, even better than we expected. The cottage was absolutely charming, clean, and well equipped. The views were priceless. The perfect place to unwind for a quiet weekend. The only thing I would note is that the steps down to the ocean were quite difficult for my 65-year-old mother-in-law with arthritis. Some of the steps are pretty big, and slippery when wet. If you have someone in your group whose mobility is not the best, and you want direct access to the beach, this may not be the spot for you. That said, we drove and accessed the beach from the state park down the road after one difficult climb down and up. This would not prevent us from coming back, however. We will be back!

Absolutely an amazing oceanfront property.

From the moment we arrived, the views completely stole the show. Being right on the ocean made it easy to relax, unwind, and truly enjoy the beauty of the Oregon coast. This was our first trip to the Oregon coast and it is spectacular!The cottage itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed. We especially appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living space for enjoying the ocean views indoors when the weather turned, which of course it did. The location was quiet and a short drive to so many nearby attractions, restaurants, and shops in the surrounding area. It was the perfect balance of privacy and convenience.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Ocean Front-Sea Gem Cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing coastal retreat.

View and clean. We had a great time.

Lovely spot to relax and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. The house was very clean, and the kitchen tools are a nice quality; the bed is very comfy, too!

Great beach cottage for my husband’s 60th birthday! It had stunning views right on the beach from every window. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The beds were the most comfortable beds!!!! Check-in and out was a breeze. We will definitely be back!

Another amazing vacation!

This little cottage was perfect for a cozy, relaxing getaway for my husband and I. The views are amazing, with easy access to the beach. The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The driveway access directly off the highway with no ability to turn around in the driveway is the only drawback but it’s workable and worth it. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

Fantastic experience at this home. The view is breathtaking. The home is sparkling clean and thoughtfully decorated. Everything you need is there for your home away from home. The host was extremely responsive and helpful. We can't wait to come back.

I was blown away by the perfectly appointed home and kitchen. Not only did it have everything I needed, but a few extras you don’t normally expect in a vacation rental. It felt like a special treat to stay here. I’ll definitely be back!

Beautiful view, clean house. Lots of dishes and cookware, cute furnishings and decor. Josh was so fast with response to any questions. The only drawback was the driveway. Very hard to see traffic to back out. Maybe cut down the bush blocking the view or better yet, use the front area of house for a turn around.

This was very good but not perfect. To reach 10 it has to be absolutely perfect, and it is not, but it is really lovely in a lot of ways.The house was clean. It has this amazing feeling of privacy, which isn't as easy to see in the photos. There is great use of fences and shrubbery to make it hard to see neighbors, so you get a real sense of privacy. The beds were extremely comfy, which is a huge plus. The one bedroom has a sliding glass door that opens to the back deck and the beach. This deck also had very nice chairs for sitting and enjoying the amazing view.The path down to the beach might be tricky for some because it utilizes large rocks as a makeshift staircase, but it was fine for us.This would be a great little house for a small family with kiddos. The upstairs loft area is perfect for little kids.I did have to message our host a couple of times and he was very quick to respond and also very helpful.The one drawback for me is that I drive a medium sized car and there is no way to turn around in the driveway, so you have to either back out onto the highway or pull onto the shoulder and back into the driveway, both of which felt quite sketchy. If you drive a small car, you might be able to turn in the tiny nook where the shed and garbage cans sit.All in all, this is a lovely little place with easy access to a clean beach and a helpful and responsive host. Definitely worth checking out!

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.

This place was truly amazing! Pros: amazing ocean views, very clean and well stocked, bonus bedroom in the loftCons: right next to HWY 101, you have to back out on the HWY as there is no turn around spot.

This cottage is perfect!!! The only thing wrong is that we did not stay longer. It is a perfect size for a family of 4, with views of the ocean from every window. We loved our time here.

We were here years ago and were so excited to see that Sea Gem had added the second bedroom and loft, so we were able to take our whole family. The place is small but well thought out and very cozy. The location is quiet, and the ocean right out the back window is beautiful. Our kids wanted to move in! Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Everything was lovely, thank you.Would love to return.

This little cottage is truly the gem of the Newport coast. We have stayed multiple times and every time it is bliss. The house is perfectly equipped with everything you could need for a comfy stay. It is so clean and fresh when you walk in and super easy to keep that way during your stay. The owners are super responsive and very kind. We absolutely love the Sea Gem and can't wait to get back.

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

Sea Gem Cottage was everything we wanted! Excellent views, cute, clean home, just the right amount of space for our family. Wish I had a place like this of my own!

Excellent property!

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!!

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable little home with beach access. The kids loved it.

This was the third year in a row where we stayed at Sea Gem. As always it never disappoints. Great accommodation and excellent hosts. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

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!

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.

Great location. Beautiful views with access to quiet beach. 5 stars no doubt

Bonkers view, super clean, nice quiet beach, well-equipped kitchen - everything I needed for a little solo retreat!

Love our stay at the sea gem! We saw whales every day out the back window. Nice access to the beach.

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.

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 :)

The views are unbelievable. Gorgeous, stunning, and panoramic. Can walk the wide, empty beach for what seems like forever, right from the cottage after getting down its steps laid in rock. Cottage was lovely, exactly as shown in pictures. Immaculate, every detail perfect, and high-end. Master bed so comfortable we wanted to bring it home. So nice to open the slider door to hear the waves crashing as you fall asleep and wake up. Loved the long, back porch. Saw whales breaching offshore on three afternoons. An easy ten-minute drive into Newport for some great restaurants recommended by host. Was a beautiful, relaxing stay. Perfect for our anniversary. We will be back.

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!