Absolutely love Manzanita. I used to have a house here so it was great to be back, enjoying the beach, the town, and the surrounding beauty of the Oregon coast.
This is a very nice house. I will state right-off that the stairs are formidable. They are right to state that the house is not appropriate for the mobility impaired. The grade and the spacing are uneven, so use caution. The lower stairs are ties and gravel, so the surface is uneven.
Parking is tight. We have a smaller SUV which fit fine; however, two cars would be a very tight fit. Be sure to check the mirror across the street to see that no traffic is coming before exiting the parking area.
The house has a nice view to the ocean which is just a two block walk. Be careful walking the road as there isn't much of a shoulder and there is a fair amount of use at certain times of the day, usually mornings and late afternoons with the local construction crews using Nehalem Road instead of Laneda Ave. as an access to 101.
The kitchen was well appointed, with plenty of cooking utensils, plates and glasses. There is a small size Bosch D/W, ideal for two of us, rather than having to try to wait and fill up a full size D/W. Great. Wished I could have found this when I was remodeling a small cottage I have. The small non-stick sauté pan was ready to be sent to pots & pans heaven.
The bed in the upstairs bedroom was comfortable and there was plenty of storage space in the closet. We didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom which was even larger, with two beds. I'd suggest providing another two pillows for the upstairs bedroom.
The upstairs bathroom was immaculate, with a nice deep tub if you want to soak. The water pressure was great. We didn't use the lower bathroom; however, it looked immaculate as well.
The downstairs is where the TV was located. It's not a particularly cozy part of the house, kind of a deterrent to watching TV, but we're primarily readers, so we were happy to stay upstairs and enjoy the living area with it's large windows and the great view. We made good use of the deck off the front as well as the patio on the rear of the house.
It's a dog-friendly house and they are very thoughtful to provide sheets to use if your dog is inclined to be on the sofa. Very smart idea.
Overall, this is a great house. If you don't mind the stairs, it's a great find. The proximity to the beach and to town are major plusses.