Sheltered Nook on Tillamook Bay

This property! Amazing. Beautiful. Peaceful. My husband and I spent a weekend here and were delighted at the cuteness of the tiny houses. And Mark and his staff? They think of everything and are friendly, helpful, and make staying here a pleasant experience. I highly recommend staying here. Walk over to the bay and explore the beach there. Drive up to Rockaway and walk back to the old cedar tree at the Cedar Wetlands Preserve. And then I highly recommend breakfast/lunch at Downie’s Cafe in Bay City.

We visited Tillmook creamery and the lighthouse for the day and needed a place to stay for one night. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The only complaint we had was the house has space heaters and the living room never really got warm (on a chilly February night). Otherwise, house was clean and well appointed with everything you need. We were in #2 and the space around the bed is tight so keep that in mind. Checkin was easy, friendly with good communication regarding checkin and checkout.

We were going up the Oregon coast and we wanted to do the Tillamook Creamery. We looked at hotels in the area, and this one came up nearby. I’d never stayed in a tiny house before and I liked the idea of having our own space that wasn’t a hotel room. Honestly, I like the choice we made and I’d stay here again. The innkeeper Mark was really communicative and he left us instructions for self check-in and check-out. The area itself is really quiet and off the road, so it’s really serene and private. The house itself was real cute too and just the right amount of space for two people. My only real criticism is the house wasn’t as clean as you’d find a hotel room to be. We had the Garden house and the ceiling fans were really dusty and the shower floor was pretty dusty as well. The bed was also pretty uncomfortable and springy, so if I had any advice I’d just say the house could use a new mattress. The water pressure in the shower is really low, too. Those gripes didn’t make it a bad experience, though. Sheltered Nook is really close to the coastal towns like Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach, as well as Tillamook. There is also a Fred Meyer and a Grocery Outlet in Tillamook so if you wanted to cook in the house, it’s easy to get groceries.

The Sheltered Nook is a great place for individual, couples and groups. The tiny homes are a great place for an overnight location or a home base for day trips along the Tillamook coast area. Our host, Chris, was superb. His communication was on point; he made sure we had what we needed on a rainy, wet and windy arrival day. Next time we will check out our personal fire pit. The gardens around these trees by homes are full of surprises. The ladybug crossing, the pelican and so many other fun things to see. The flowers are stunning too!

We stayed here over the Thanksgiving weekend. Our daughter had stayed here before and recommended it to us. Registration was online and check in was very easy. When we arrived, we found the tiny home clean, well-kept, and with everything we needed. The compact kitchen was just right for cooking our Thanksgiving meal. The bathroom had plenty of room. While the bedroom was a bit small, it is a tiny home, and we had room to move around. The bed was firm, but comfortable. Housekeeping staff was very pleasant and helpful, as was the manager. The location is great with access to a nature reserve and Tillamook Bay. We found some great restaurants in the nearby towns as well. Highly recommended for a couples getaway or a family trip.