Sea Sprite at Haystack Rock

This is a charming little property in the perfect location on cannon beach. The views are amazing! Haystack rock was literally just outside our window. The staff is friendly and quick with responses to email. They allowed us a late check out at 1pm without any additional costs when I told them we were celebrating my fiancé’s birthday. This was our second time here and we will definitely be returning!

What an incredible place. The view was spectacular, we caught sunrise and sunset at the beach, and the gas fireplace was just what we needed. So peaceful and lovely to be just steps from the water. Staff went out of their way to help make our quick stay extra enjoyable!

I should have read the Unilocal reviews before booking this place on
. My bad!
We paid over $ 300/​night to have an ocean view that you couldn’t really see while seated; you have to stand up to actually see the surf. The view is cool — the haystack rock was out the side window. Thankfully we had good weather during the day; there are no lights so you can’t see anything but blackness at night.
The «cottage» was old and not quaint. OMG! It’s really geared toward housing a bunch of kids, not a couple out for a romantic holiday. The kitchen is rudimentary and perhaps suited for someone heating up a frozen pizza. The cutlery was mismatched, perhaps from garage sales. The refrigerator was missing shelves on the door… like they were removed intentionally?
The bathroom is a joke! There’s no tub and the shower is a tube. Seriously if you are slightly overweight don’t think about showering.
After our first night we had cleaning service but none after the second night. We were out the whole day and returned at night to find the garbage still there and no clean towels, etc. I called and they couldn’t understand how this happened; they only have 7 units. I wanted a discount but all they gave me was a Cannon Beach book.

after staying at Coast Cabins in Manzanita for two days, staying here was like going from the W to a Holiday Inn Express. we decided to stay an extra day in the area, but everything in Manzanita was booked for the weekend. yes, there were other options, but the pics of the view of Haystack Rock won the g.f. over. one day was 23 hours too long.
the pros:
it’s literally right on the beach. when you step out of your door, Cannon beach is right in front of you. to the right, Haystack Rock, which was the reason I even chose to spend our time in Oregon in the first place, is staring right at you about 269.75 yards and change away. chairs and a picnic table await your gazing pleasure. we sat in silence for the first hour not saying anything even though it was raining and chilly out. basically, that’s what we paid for… the fucking amazing view that was better then Manzanita.
It’s real close to the town of Cannon. even closer with bikes
friendly staff. washer and dryer on site.
the cons:
when they design the cottages back in 1963 it was cute. still is… but from the outside! inside, it’s beyond outdated. i think Holiday Inn Express’s are more updated then these units.
the bed and sheets were horrible. napkins are thicker then their pillows. the sheets were not soft at all. the bed felt old and not firm. all of this adds up to a night that was less the ideal.
back in high school me and my boys used to be regulars at the kind of motels where an hourly rate was an option. partying in those motels were great times and no one cared how nasty the beds, carpeting and the like were. had i come here with a bunch of guys, we could have relived our youth. but, i came here with my girl for one more day of escape and our expectations didn’t equal the price. is it as disgusting as the hooker hotels of my high school years? no, but it was kind of close in terms of décor. the only thing missing was the grime and smell. lucky for me, my chick has a good sense of humor; after a couple of hits of the OG kush and a bottle of cheap wine, it was all good in the hood.
in conclusion…
you should be spending 16 hours of the day outside when you vaca in this kind of town. however, the 8 plus hours spent inside a space count for 50% of how i remember the trip.
Cannon, although wonderful and charming, is not someplace i would ever say is the first option for me in any future trip to the Oregon Coast, in terms of lodging. yes, the beach is wonderful and Haystack Rock is a sight that i don’t think i’ll ever get tired of looking at, but when you live in the city and are looking for a true small town feel that is away from the commercial life you live in 24/​7, Manzanita is the true experience. Cannon is the touristy spot. it’s the «Time Square» of this stretch of towns on the 101 in the northwestern end of Oregon. it’s a great day trip from Manzanita, but the number of people and the denseness of the town was unattractive to me (and I’m a New Yorker!). if you are a couple with kids or like to party at a bar and then stumble onto the beach, then this is your town. however, it’s not mine and neither was the Sea Sprite at Haystack Rock.

I had the opportunity to stay at the Sea Sprite in on Labor Day weekend to wrap up a short vacation out to the northwest. My girlfriend and I agreed that wrapping up at a place with a perfect view of the ocean and Haystack Rock was a great way to wind down the trip.
The Sea Sprite was a nice cottage-​style lodging that had a living room with a coach, dining table, and a flat screen television with an extensive cable package. The office also offered the opportunity to borrow movies and games to take back to the room, though we didn’t partake, it was a pretty neat amenity to offer.
The views were breathtaking and the area was pretty clean for being right off of a beach. I assume many people have walked through the carpet with sandy, dirty feet, and the carpets did show some wear, so maybe hardwood floors would have been a better option. The appliances and cabinets were a little dated and I would feel a little weary using them extensively, but thats not to say that they were grungy… they just showed signs of use.
The staff was also extremely courteous and willing to help us make our dining decision, as well as pointed out where we could find groceries for breakfast.
All things being said, the Sea Sprite was a great experience for us, and I would repatronize, though I wouldn’t be opposed to looking for other options for the same price point. It fell short of being perfect because for being as cost prohibitive as it was (a few dollars shy of $ 400 on a holiday weekend night), one wouldn’t be out of line for expecting top flight appliances and a glistening clean lodging.

My boyfriend planned a weekend away and I can only say it was great. You pay for what you get here. Quiet, close to the beach (nice bonfire), relaxing and nicely decorated. We will be back and I can only say it was everything I could have hoped for and more. Next time we will bring something to cook as I would have never imagined that we’d have an outdoor grilling area as well!!! Make sure and stop by the main office for a few movies, games and beach towels (free)

I love this place! Cute, quaint, and awesome location. I stayed here for the first time back in March and came back again in June. We stayed in the sandcastle studio which is really cute and perfect for two people.
The location is perfect, RIGHT on the water. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. It’s also nice that the rooms are equipped with a little mini kitchen so if you don’t feel like blowing a bunch of money on your vacation, you can make breakfast right in your little studio.
It’s a nice quiet place to get away from all the tourist traps and relax at the beach.

My wife and I stayed at the Sea Sprite at the Estuary several years ago and loved it. They were completely booked there, so we decided that the Sea Sprite at Haystack Rock should work, especially since we love Haystack Rock. We stayed in Cottage #6, which is a great size for a family of 4. For the price though, I expected much much more comfortable beds and for the décor to be a little more updated. It is nice though being right on the beach.
One last thing — the wifi here is terrible. Download speed is just a couple steps above dial-​up. I’m sure most people won’t be too worried about this, but it is something to be aware of.

My husband and I stayed there for a week in Oct. 2001 and had the most wonderful time. We were in Haystack Suite 3. Unbelievable view and charming room. It was clean, cute beach décor and the kitchen area was perfect for making our own meals. The gas fireplace was such a nice touch as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. The laundry machines in the office were a nice touch since we were staying so long. The beach was quiet and exactly what we were hoping for. We will definitely be returning.

My husband and I stayed in room A1, a small bedroom with a kitchenette (with a fridge, microwave, oven, stove top, sink, coffee pot), and a cute little bathroom with it’s own heating. The price was great, the staff was very very friendly and helpful. I’m in love with this neat little place and very much look forward to visiting again this spring/​summer with the whole family in one of the larger rooms. =D

Disappointing, overpriced. Location isn’t everything, not when it means paying over $ 200 to stay in a 1960s cabin. Unless you REALLY need the extra room, you should definitely stay at the nearby Ocean Lodge or down the road at Sea Sprite on the Estuary instead.
At the price point of cottage #6, I was expecting it to be equally as nice as the Estuary location but that simply isn’t the case. It feels like you’re bunking at your friend’s lake house back in high school, you know, the place that they only use twice a year so everything just feels … old. The cottage is definitely huge, so I could see it being worth it for large families. For couples, however, this isn’t the place for you — if you like the proximity to Haystack Rock, pay the same price to stay at Ocean Lodge two buildings down. If you like the room size and still want a great view, pay the same price for Sea Sprite on the Estuary.
It’s okay. It’s clean and had tons of room. Service was friendly and the location is great. But you can do so much better at this price unless you have a busload of people vacationing with you.

Location, location, location. We spent a lovely evening here and felt like we really lucked out. This little Inn is just South of Haystack Rock and affords a great sunset in one of the adirondack chairs with a glass of wine. We stayed in suite 1A which has just a peak a boo view of the water, but it was still a charming suite. We were able to walk down to check out the tide pools at Haystack or to grab coffee at Waves of Grain in the morning. The staff was also extremely responsive and accommodating in helping us book our stay. Thank you Seasprite.