Located between Lincoln City and Newport on Highway 101, Depoe Bay, Oregon has a rugged coastline and a walkable small town feel. The world’s smallest harbor, Depoe Bay has downtown shops and restaurants together on one side of the street while the opposite side is[…]
Read moreOregon spans two time zones: Mountain & Pacific. While most of Oregon is in the Pacific Time Zone, most of Malheur County is on mountain time because it is economically connected to neighboring Idaho. The state animal is the beaver (Castor canadensis). A beaver appears on[…]
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Two miles north of the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon, Nye Beach is a historical 12-block neighborhood of coastal eateries, boutique shopping, and easy beach access. Yet it’s also a quieter and often overlooked hideaway, especially in the wintertime. Whether you choose Nye Stay, Nye[…]
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Spring may be the most beautiful time of the year to experience the Central Oregon coast we love. In addition to beach walks and agate hunting, whale watching, crabbing, hiking, fishing, and kayaking, here are other coastal adventures you and your family will be sure[…]
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The Oregon Coast has so much to offer, you could visit the same town every year and never get tired of the sights, hikes, and attractions right outside of your door. Oregon is full of things to do so we’re going to share all the[…]
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Everyone loves travel, but few people love packing. We know that deciding what to bring, what to leave home, and getting everything packed and hauled to the coast can be stressful. But don’t worry, your friends at Sweet Homes are here to help! It’s so[…]
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As promised, the second installment of your Oregon coast bucket list! We open up our doors to give you the most relaxing home base possible for an Oregon adventure, and we want to help you enjoy your visit as much as possible. Even though this[…]
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When you’re picking a vacation rental, we know there is a laundry list of things you’re looking for to have your ideal vacation. At Sweet Homes, we do our best to anticipate your needs and check every box for you. Our name is our guarantee:[…]
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We love the Oregon coast and we want to spread that love around! That’s why Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways homeowners open up their doors to welcome you: we all want you to be able to visit and experience the coast in the most relaxing and[…]
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Geocaching is a community outdoor treasure hunt played all over the world. Using a GPS device or your smartphone, the goal is to locate hidden containers, called caches, based on coordinates, hints, and good old fashioned searching. You can Geocache almost anywhere in the world,[…]
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