Playing Hooky ~ Dog-friendly retreat, perfect location, short walk to beach

Great communication from the hosts from the get-go. The large and well-appointed home is spotless and exactly as described in the listing. Very thoughtfully stocked with basic condiments and baking/cooking staples… we had an excellent time!

We love this property! Attention to detail is evident everywhere. The entire house is beautiful, clean and modern. Thank you for another lovely stay! And thank you for the goodies upon arrival.

We had a lovely stay! The house had everything we needed. It was very comfortable and cozy. I would love to stay here again in the future.

Great location, comfortable couch and well designed. Beds could use an upgrade.

This is our second stay. This is a beautiful home, and it has everything our family needs. The hosts, Alia and Jason, are very kind and wonderful people. Thank you for another fantastic stay!

Beautiful property. Very enjoyable stay.

Well appointed, easy to host family dinners

Incredibly clean, comfortable and well equipped house. Would stay again without hesitation.

It was a great set-up for our family including our dog. Loved all the details - dog towels, beach gear, well appointed kitchen including spices. Very helpful welcome manual and the home was very clean. We can’t wait to book again.

Our friend group and dog spent a long weekend here, and it was just the best experience. Alia and Jason were so generous and the welcome giftbag was such a sweet touch. It was so peaceful, we actually god significant rest and relaxation time, and it was close enough to the beach / Manzanita shops that we could take the dog there for beach run-around crazy time. Could not have asked for a better experience and will be back again. I would go again right now if I could!

Clean and Comforranle. Has all the kitchen and cooking utensils Quiet and close to everything in town

We would recommend playing hooky in Manzanita if you get the chance!

A lil gem in Manzanita. We loved everything about the house and will definitely be back!

We loved this home (so thoughtfully decorated and stocked and so pretty and clean)! Bright, cheery, tons of windows, comfy beds, and an amazing bonus fun room upstairs! So close to the main street of Manzanita (shops, restaurants, etc) and only 5 minute walk to the beach. Location was so peaceful and quiet - you could hear the ocean from the yard. We also loved the patio and fire pit. Owners were kind and helpful - you could tell they put lots of time and love into their home!! Were we all sad to leave this piece of paradise.

Our favorite place in Manzanita!

We loved everything about this home - location, walkability, comfortable linens and mattresses. This is one of the most well appointed rentals we have ever stayed in - will definately stay again!

My partner, one year old, and dog stayed at Playing Hooky. We had to cut our trip short because our daughter was sick. But, Alia and Justin were very accommodating and understanding. The house was spotless and had everything we needed to have a great stay. The playroom upstairs was our daughter’s favorite spot in the house! It was stocked with toys, books, games, and provided lots of space for her to run around. We loved the landscaping and how close the house was to the beach and Main Street with shops and food. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!

Our stay at Alia and Jason’s house was absolutely perfect! The location in Manzanita is ideal—just a short walk to great coffee shops, restaurants, and only minutes from the beach. It made exploring the town so easy and enjoyable for our entire family. The house itself was fantastic. We loved the spacious, open concept living area, which made it easy to relax and spend time together, and the upstairs loft was a great bonus. Our daughter absolutely loved it here—she gave it 100 thumbs up, which says it all! Alia and Jason were amazing hosts—responsive, friendly, and accommodating. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. This lovely house is the perfect getaway, and we’ll definitely be returning for another stay. Highly recommend!

This house was perfect for our extended family beach vacation! Close to town and the beach. Perfectly appointed with everything we needed!! Would stay again!

We had a wonderful stay at Playing Hooky. Having stayed in numerous vacation rentals over the years, our family agreed that this home is one of our top favorites. The floor plan was fantastic, particularly the open-concept living space and the upstairs loft that our teenage son claimed as his own. The outdoor patio was another highlight; despite being adjacent to a street, the owners have cleverly designed it to be a private, relaxing area. The location of the home and Manzanita itself were both fantastic. We loved being within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and just a few minutes from the beach. As lifelong Texans, this was our first time visiting the Oregon coast. We considered Astoria, Manzanita, and Cannon Beach, and we are thrilled with our choice of Manzanita. It’s a charming town with plenty of dining options and far enough from the hustle and bustle of the towns to the north. It was also driveable to Cannon Beach, which had few more dining options. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We hope to return someday!

This house was amazing! You know it’s a great place when the kids are pouting or crying that we have to check out! Location is great…quiet area with laid back feel yet still close to all the great towns around it like Cannon Beach, Seaside and Tillamook. Love that this little town and it’s beach isn’t overrun with people Can walk to grocery store, the beach or shops in a few minutes. The house is spotless and has everything you could need! Bikes, beach towels, corn hole, back pack beach chairs and even a skateboard waiting in the garage and lots of games inside. We had so much to keep us entertained. Tastefully decorated and bright and airy with lots of comfort. The place is even better than the pictures. A favorite for our family was the loft for a second living area. The kids had a blast hanging out up there and it gave us adults time to relax and unwind. There’s even a little bar setup for a nightcap or after dinner drink. Fire pit was a hit too and they had a s’mores kit waiting for us. So nice to have a place with no issues and the hosts were super fast with communication and were amazing to deal with! We can’t wait to come back again. Seriously this place is an 11/10.

We loved our stay at Playing Hooky! 10 stars, we would definitely stay again.?

The property is exactly how the pictures portray it. We felt immediately at home walking through the door and being able to have our dog with us was the best! Our host was responsive and so nice. We are talking about an annual stay going forward! Thank you for letting us playing hooky this weekend :)

We had a great stay here and enjoyed the walkability to the beach/shops, the decor, and the well cared for and stoked home with everything needed for an extended stay.