Thursday, January 17, 2013

Planning A Getaway With Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals

By Shanna McNeil


Oregon Coast vacation rentals can offer the best of coastal living at a price you can afford. With the array of coastal towns and rentals available, you could find just the right place for a getaway for you and your family. The beaches offer the beauty of the Northwest coastline, with endless sites worthy of photography and a clear Pacific sunset possible during most of the days of summer.

The mornings in Oregon may start with cool fog that generally lifts near noon to reveal blue skies during the summer months. You can explore the shops in relaxed coastal towns and enjoy treats such as taffy and nightlights made with shells from the ocean. You also can enjoy local traditional fare at the restaurants with clam chowder being a specialty among area chefs.

The coastal houses available to rent could accommodate any number of people. You may compare online to find larger houses if you want to have a family reunion in the Northwest. These types of arrangements can save you a lot of money compared with hotel accommodations, as you could bring your own food and pay one price that is split among members of your party.

A spreadsheet could help you if you are organizing for a large gathering of different people. This information, posted for all to see online, can offer a way for each person to sign up for different items so that no one is stuck with buying everything. As people think of items to bring, they can post to the list for updates and for further consideration.

You also can plan an itinerary in this same group fashion online. If you are traveling with different families, an email with suggested places to visit can be shared to see what everyone wants to do, or who want to organize individual trips. Having some kind of plan in place can be beneficial particularly if young children are part of the traveling group.

This also could be a good time to unplug from your usual routines with laptops and other technical gear on your outing. You may or may not have Wi-Fi options with your rental, but you can either make accommodations for that or decide to have a tech-free time at the house. Getting away from gadgets can open up the schedule for you to focus on other things and the people around you.

You also could combine your stay with a tour of the surrounding area. Depending on where along the coastline you stay, there are many recreational areas, parks and even wineries available for touring. The state's aquarium also could be a must-see, particularly for the kids along for the trip.

Oregon Coast vacation rentals can be an affordable way to explore the coastline of the Pacific Northwest. You can compare houses available and see for yourself the opportunities of a coastal experience. The right type of housing could be the perfect backdrop to your next getaway.




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