This dog-friendly Oceanside vacation rental is bursting with character and awaiting up to six family or friends, where you can enjoy the entrancing ocean even from the comfort of the indoors.

Not only are you close to the Three Arches, but you see them right from your bedroom window! Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site is just across the street, giving you easy access to the gorgeous sandy shores of the Oregon Coast. You won't need to travel far for anything here with shops and eateries within a few miles away.

From lighthouse renderings to actual coral and starfish, the ocean life comes to you from inside this lovely beach cottage.

With overstuffed crimson leather furniture and a wood stove in front of a rustic white brick wall, the living room is great for catching up with loved ones, a movie night on the flatscreen TV, playing games across the coffee table, and a quick afternoon nap before scampering back out for more adventures. A DVD and VHS player are attached to the TV, and there are also WiFi, a stereo, and an iPod dock, so you can turn up the tunes while spending quality time together.

Backed against gorgeous natural wood walls, the dining room table for six is perfect for sit-down family meals. Gaze out the large windows at the enchanting ocean as you sip your morning coffee.

Boasting dark cabinets and cream tiled countertops, the kitchen comes well stocked with everything you'll need to whip up tasty meals. Clean up is made a snap with the portable dishwasher (which hooks up to the sink when needed), and also provided are an oven, refrigerator, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, toaster, microwave, and lots of cookware.

The main floor has a quaint bedroom with a comfortable queen-size bed. Guests staying here can use the bathroom with a stand-alone shower located just down the hall. There is also a washer and dryer so you can stay clean and have fresh clothes for the next day's activities no matter how long you decide to stay.

Up a few stairs is the stunning master bedroom. White linens and furniture create a peaceful oasis. Use the binoculars to take in closer views of the waves crashing against the shore before using the attached bathroom to get ready for bed.

With the two beds and the living room sofabed, there is room for all six guests (four adults comfortably) to rest each night. If you decide to bring along your furry family members, please keep in mind there is an associated dog fee.

Enjoy the ocean breeze while you walk to Roseanna's Cafe for a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat. Though Oceanside has few businesses, you'll find ample options in Netarts - including the Schooner Restaurant and a small market where you can pick up the basics. Rent kayaks or surfboards from a nearby town (or bring your own) to explore the ocean before lounging on the beach listening to its rhythmic hum. Tillamook is only nine miles away if you want to see right where that delicious ice cream (and their amazing cheese!) is created.

From feeding the seagulls to snuggling up at this welcoming Northern Oregon Coast vacation rental, you'll find the best home base for your family or friend getaway here.