Happy Camp Resort

We loved it here! Amazing view and amazing owner. Clean, cozy and well equipped cabins. Pet friendly! Stay here.

I’ve stayed at several of the surrounding lodges for over 25 years — and I’m so happy that I stumbled onto this little paradise.
The cottages are quaint, the beds and linens are comfy and the owners are so sweet and accommodating! I can’t wait until I return!
I almost forgot a really important thing! THEY LOVE WELL-​BEHAVED DOGS! My dogs are always welcome at Happy Camp!

We rented one huge house, and 4 beach «cabins». I heard the owner was out of town, so maybe that’s why we had such an awful experience.
The rooms were so dirty. I didn’t even want to sleep in my bed. The comforter was so stained that some of the spots were crusty. I asked the person on duty for a new one or to wash mine, and he said yeah (very rudely), and then never did it. I asked about 3 hours later, and a different lady said its in the wash. It was still sitting on my bedroom floor. So I took it over to the office, and someone washed it and brought it back to my room at 9:03pm. I was already asleep.
The bathroom was so dirty that I felt dirty again after my shower.
I checked the other big modern houses down the road and they were only 40 $ more a night for some. Do yourself a favor and don’t rent a cabin.
The beach here is fantastic. I will be back to stay in a house next time.

This place is the hidden gem of the Oregon Coast. Nestled in a small sea-​side «village», it has all the charm of a small tourist-​free atmosphere while providing a stunning ocean view! I have been staying at Happy Camp since I was a baby! It used to be an RV Park with a small cottage on the property. My family would do reunions there. When I found out the park was bought out, I was disappointed until I stayed there again a couple of years ago in one of the houses. I’ve stayed in a large house with some family, and then went back with my fiancée to stay in one of the 1-​bedroom cottages. I was thoroughly impressed. With the ocean in your front yard, it is hard not to fall in love with this place. The owners are extremely friendly and they strive to make your stay comfortable and affordable. The off-​season is the best to go, when you can have the beach (and the resident-​cat) all to yourself.
I have stayed in two cottages, and a larger house. All three were marvelous! The cottages are cozy and equipped with full kitchens! Some have fireplaces and there is a giant stack of firewood for you to use up while you’re there! The larger house was absolutely beautiful and each room felt like it could be home. If you’re looking for a quiet, romantic getaway at the coast, I highly recommend Happy Camp!

I don’t really want to tell you how much my family loves this place. By writing this review it could mean more people invade *my* beach so please, for my sake, read this and ignore it.
To call this a «resort» is laughable because it’s really not. What it is is a collection of rental properties on a flat, calm expanse of beach that’s only 90 minutes from Portland. They have a variety of places to fit every price range, from $ 100/​nt oceanfront cabins to $ 300+/nt homes that are equipped with all kinds of luxuries (elevator, anyone?) Some of the homes are over 100 years old and have been renovated and updated. Some of the homes are a little more rustic so be sure you review the photos on the website to know what you’re getting yourself in to. (Did you notice I didn’t provide the URL? Ha! Stay away!)
There aren’t any resort amenities beyond public restrooms so don’t expect to come here and get your nails done. You come here to walk on the beach, tidepool, go fishing, crabbing or clamming, eat, nap and sleep. And stare at the pelicans, seals and whatever else shows up. If you want more than that, go somewhere else. Please, just go somewhere else.
There are very few restaurants (and none within walking distance) in the area so be prepared to either drive or do your own cooking. See? Another reason for you not to come here.
We’ve stayed here dozens of times over the past 5 years and keep going back. In fact, another excursion is planned for this weekend. Off we go to our happy place.