Wayside Lodge

Although it is scenic. We were not impressed with customer service. We told the manager on phone when we booked it that we would have 13. Management told us we could only have 10 in the house. So we booked the house and a cottage. We called back a few weeks later to find out what we needed to do for another person that we had joining us. We were told 10 dollars a night for any extra over the 10 in the house. When we arrived there was only sleeping accommodations for 8 in the house. This made for an unpleasant 4 days as we had to rent another place down the road for 3 people.

Just what I was looking for. Less than three miles from Yachats this little oasis has hit every point. The host was very pleasant, personable and accommodating. In fact, he smoked some extra pork for us. I feel like a priority the small family owned like places. The cottage I stayed in was smaller one bedroom with a kitchenette. Brand new construction or remodel with elegant touches. The price was a steal. Small deck overlooking a large yard with an excellent view of the ocean. Private beach access. There was even an old wooden swing to make you feel like a kid again. Very quiet location and just far enough off the road.

My husband and I came up from Texas and this is definitely the best kept secret that needs to be shared with others. The rates are more than reasonable for a great on the beach location we couldn’t believe it! Also Don who runs it when the owners are not there was super friendly and of great service for anything we needed. Same with the owners they just happened to be in town and they are also wonderful people. They told us how they bought wayside and it was run down in the beginning. I could definitely tell they have put there heart and soul into this and still continuing to make it better everyday. It is great for anyone who wants to stay right on the beach and watch the ocean as you go to sleep and when you wake up. There are so many great things to say about wayside lodge. Can’t wait to be back. Also if you don’t know what there is to do in yachats just ask them they are more than happy to help. They did for us and we couldn’t do everything because there was so much we couldn’t believe it!

This was first time staying here,
I have had family has stayed here in the past and loved it. And now I do. Such a great value and comfy space.
I will be coming back for years to come

We love this place. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s ideal. It’s right on the ocean in one of the cutest towns I’ve ever been to. The rooms have kitchens that are just fine for simple things. The prices are so reasonable. The one problem is that the several times we’ve been, summers for our anniversary, there’s always been a different manager. It seems they have someone different each year, but I could be wrong. The only other problem is that we recently got a dog and we wish they allowed pets. We would come back year after year if they did. We love the Wayside Lodge! We’ve even seen bears on the property. (Maybe we shouldn’t bring our dog, now that I think about it!)

My husband and I stayed in the Captain’s Quarters unit and absolutely loved it! It was just as described on the website. The view was fantastic and it was only steps to a wonderful beach. The kitchen was an absolute delight — if anything there were too many pots, utensils, dishes and glassware. Loved having the kitchen window to look out at the ocean while cooking up some great seafood. Also really loved having a dishwasher. The living room area was really comfortable with two large sofas. The dining room table was big enough to have a dinner party if we had wished. Also, the bed was really, really comfortable. Nice bathroom too.
The manager was nice but not intrusive and provided some good tips on places to eat in the area. After leaving the Wayside Lodge we moved a short ways up the coast to another place that was a big disappointment — much more expensive and the kitchen left a lot to be desired. We will definitely return to the Wayside on our next trip to the Oregon coast.

I have been coming to the Wayside Lodge for an extended stay, while on a working vacation for 5 summers now. Up until this year, I have never had to deal much with the management. This year while making my reservations, I was told that renovations would be taking place. I was assured that I ‘d have all the amenities as pictured on the web site as the full sized refrigerator and stove is important to me. After driving 1,000 miles I discovered the cottage was still undergoing renovation and had a tiny refrigerator. With no alternative, I made the best of the situation. The resident manager apologized for the condition and asked me to make a list of what was incomplete and missing.
At the end of my stay, I conscientiously made this list and sent it to the hotel owner, asking for compensation. His reply was to ignore my documented health and safety issues and misrepresentation of amenities (as discussed and as pictured on their web site) and to tell me that he hoped I enjoyed where ever I stayed in the future. Talk about lack of customer service!
There is nothing warm or cozy about management. BEWARE!!!
There were exposed, live wires coming out of the exterior walls outside of the cottage, with no porch light and a 3 foot drop from the deck to the yard — as the stairs had been removed! The vent hood on the malfunctioning stove wasn’t fully installed and the exposed fan vented nowhere. The kitchen lacked many of the items I have taken for granted like a pan covers, frying pans, spatulas, small plates etc. But most shocking was the tiny refrigerator with its miniscule freezer so we lost all our frozen food.
There were no curtains on the front door or kitchen window, along with no coffee table or living room lamp. Forget about any wall décor or ambience as the new recessed ceiling lights had been installed with glaringly hot outdoor floodlight bulbs. Numerous unconnected switches that nothing. With no light for the front door lock, it was especially tricky to get in at night as the lock was installed backwards! Painting and shelving for the bathroom was incomplete with no place to hang wet towels. A person could get seriously burned if they sat on the toilet while the heater was on! There was no bureau, closet, suitcase rack, or wall hooks in our cottage, leaving no place to hang your professional clothes or jackets. There is little comfort in spending a week rummaging through a cooler and trying to look professional while rummaging through your suitcase on the floor.