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Is there Internet access?
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The Greenstone Inn will have wireless access. No password required.
Pacific Crest Condos currently has Wireless Internet access for Viking's guests. The south end of the building (units X01-X04), has limited coverage. One-bedroom units receive a strong wifi signal in the bedroom, but not the livingroom or kitchen. At Pacific Crest, wireless access requires a password. Ask at the office when you check in.
Viking's units other than Greenstone Inn and those in Pacific Crest are out of wireless range.
Wireless providers in Newport include:
How soon do I need to reserve my vacation rental?
Avoid disappointment. Call when you know for certain your dates and who's coming. The sooner the better. Especially for occasions such as Fourth of July or for favorites such as the Honeymoon Suite. (A year ahead is not too soon for Seafood and Wine Festival weekend—always sold out well in advance.)
What do I need to make a reservation?
It's Easy.
- Have your exact dates.
- Know who's coming. How many adults and children? Is your pet coming with you?
- Have a valid credit card.
If you prefer to mail us a deposit and if time permits, we can usually hold your reservation for a few days until the deposit check arrives. Ask us.
Ready? Call 541-265-2477 or 800-480-2477.
You can check availability online for yourself at
RESERVE Viking's ON LINE or RESERVE Greenstone Inn ON LINE.
When I make a reservation, do you charge my credit card?
A deposit is required when you make a reservation. If you reserve online, your credit card is charged for one night of your stay. If you make a phone reservation, we require a minimum deposit to cover one night of your stay.
If you prefer not to use a credit or debit card, then we can hold the reservation for up to one week until we receive your deposit, but only if you reserve early enough.
What is your cancellation policy?
For most dates, we require 48 hours cancellation notice. Otherwise you are charged for the first night. Some holidays and special occasions require 7 days cancellation notice. We will tell you what the policy is for your dates when you make your reservation. Prepaid amounts will be refunded if you cancel in time (however there is a $10 cancellation fee).
When can I check in?
Except in the summer, check-in time is 2 PM.
In the summer it is 3 PM.
When you make your reservation, we will tell you the check in time.
What if we're late?
When you guarantee your reservation with a credit card or pre-payment, you have bought the room. We will not give it to anyone else, no matter how late you are. However our office closes at 11 PM in the summer, earlier in the off season. If you will be arriving outside office hours, simply phone us before closing time on your arrival day: We will tell you how to get your room key. Then come to the office the next morning to sign in.
What is check-out time?
Check-out time is 11 AM.
Can I have a late check out?
In general guests are expected to vacate the rooms on time and if not may be charged for an additional day.
Under special circumstances a late check out may be possible. Before asking, keep in mind that when we are busy, our housekeeping staff needs enough time to get reserved rooms ready as promised. And in the off season our housekeeping staff is smaller. Please be considerate of other guests—avoid making this request.
How do I find the Greenstone Inn?
The Viking's - Greenstone Inn office is located in Historic Nye Beach on the Oregon Coast.
- From Highway 101 in Newport, go west on Olive St. to Coast Street. (Olive is a continuation of Hwy 20.)
- Turn north (right) on Coast Street.
- At the end of Coast Street, look for the Viking ship at 729 NW Coast.
Need more help? Coming from out of town? See Directions and Maps.
How far from the beach are you?
The Viking's vacation lodging and Greenstone Inn are at the beach. We are located on beachfront property so every unit has beach access. No crossing the highway or other public area. Our fine views result from our cliff-top location. Well constructed stairways take you down to the sand and sea.
Do we need to bring our own cooking utensils?
Pacific Crest Condos, Nye Sands Exceutive Suite, and the Vintage Family Beach Cottage 5B:
Each of these units has a kitchen also has a complete outfit of basic cooking utensils, dishes, drinking glasses, and tableware. If you need specialized items, such as an over-sized pot or roaster, by all means, bring them with you.
Honeymoon Suite
Has an efficiency kitchen with microwave, mini-fridge, and coffemaker, with some dishes.
Greenstone Inn
TBA
Where can we get groceries and supplies?
JC Thriftway Market
Southwest corner Coast Hwy & Olive (Hwy 20) |
Fred Meyer
Southeast corner North Coast Hwy & 22nd St |
Rite Aid Drugs
Northeast corner North Coast Hwy & 22nd St. |
Newport Liquor Store
2270 North Coast Hwy. |
Safeway
Northeast corner North Coast Hwy & 22nd St. |
Wal-Mart
Northwest corner North Coast Hwy & 25th St. |
What's to do in Newport?
The Oregon coastline is uniquely beautiful and sightseeing is probably the activity most widely enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Don't forget to bring your camera! Boating, fishing, crabbing, whale watching and beach combing are some favorite vacation pastimes here. Sandcastles or kites anyone?
From the Viking's it's an easy walk to the the Nye Beach "turn around" where you will find unique art galleries, shopping and cafes.
Newport's Bay front has still more galleries, shopping, and dining plus popular visitor attractions such as Undersea Gardens, Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Charter fishing boats and marine tour boats dock on the bayfront. Not to mention those entertaining sealions performing daily in Yaquina bay.
Just over the Yaquina Bay Bridge you will find Hatfield Marine Science Center with its free visitor exhibits and the famed Oregon Coast Aquarium. Still more shopping and galleries in Aquarium Village.
See Nye Beach Attractions and
Newport and Vicinity Attractions for more ideas.
What's a good place to eat?
It is hard to go wrong dining out in Newport.
In Nye Beach, the Sandbar and Grill and the Chowder Bowl are favorites for seafood. Tables of Content Restaurant at the Sylvia Beach Hotel offers outstanding food, ocean views, and entertaining family style dining. (Don't forget to phone ahead.) Also on the Ocean front, Beach Side Grill. Other Nye Beach favorites are Cafe Stephanie and Village Market and Deli and, for an evening of dining and entertainment, try Nana's Irish Kitchen and Pub or Cafe Mundo.
On the Bay Front, try Port Dock One (watch the sea lions), Sharks (great food, informal dining), or the Saffron Salmon (upscale dining). The Whale's Tale is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Locals also like Moby Dick's and Newport Steak and Seafood on the main highway.
Feel like Mexican? Try Mazatlan or Super Oscar's Mexican Food.
Oriental? Choose from Kum-Yons or Lee's Wok (Chinese), Sada's (Japanese), or Thai Palace.
These are only few of many great places to eat in Newport.
Can I park my RV or boat?
The Viking's does not have sufficient parking to accommodate RVs, boats or other oversized vehicles and trailers. Numerous facilities in the area can accommodate them. Here are a few suggestions:
Port of Newport RV Park
2301 SE Marine Dr. (near Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium)
(541) 867-3321 |
Sawyers Landing
Marina and RV Park
4 miles west on Yaquina Bay Drive
(541) 265-3907 |
Agate Beach
RV & Trailer Park
6138 N Coast Hwy
(541) 265-7670
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Newport Marine
4354 S. Coast Hwy
South Beach
(1 mile south of Yaquina Bay Bridge)
(541) 867-3704 |
The Storage Place
4822 S. Coast Hwy in South Beach
(541) 867-3208 |
Waldport Storage Co.
in Waldport
(541) 563-5777 |
Can't we put 6 people in a room for 4? We don't mind.
The Viking's sets the maximum number of guests for each unit based on years of experience and local safety and zoning laws.
Can I bring my pets?
- Greenstone Inn is a pet-free zone.
- Cottage 5B does allow pets. Just be sure to let us know. Never leave an animal alone in your vacation rental.
- Both Pacific Crest Condominiums and Nye Sands do not allow pets.
- The Honeymoon Suite 2B is a pet-free zone.
Why can't I just leave my dog in the car for the night?
- Although your pet is well-behaved, some pets bark or howl when left alone in a vehicle.
- Other pet-lover guests are often distressed at seeing a pet locked in a vehicle.
- It is against the law to leave a pet confined in a vehicle for extended periods.
Is this a non-smoking facility?
The Greenstone Inn is a non-smoking facility.
Some of the Viking's units permit smoking; most do not. The online descriptions indicate if a unit permits smoking. When you reserve online, you will be told if your unit allows smoking.
Booked a smoking unit, but you worried about the smell?
We have oxidation equipment that effectively cleanses odors. For most people, this is adequate, given the abundance of fresh sea air on the oceanfront. Ask for this service before you arrive.
If smoking/non-smoking is an important issue for you, please tell us when you make your reservation. When reserving online, read the room description carefully before you reserve.
Is there a phone in my room?
"No phones" can mean a peaceful retreat. Most of the Pacific Crest Condos do have phones. Please request a phone when you make your reservation if needed.
No phones in the Honeymoon suite.
No phones in the Greenstone Inn rooms.
When is the swimming pool open?
The Pacific Crest outdoor Pool and Spa are open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily in season. The "season" is from Memorial Day weekend through September.
The Pool is closed during off season.
In off season (October 1 until Memoorial Day weekend), the spa is open and heated only on Friday and Saturday from 10 AM - 10 PM and on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Reminder: The pool and spa are for guests of the Pacific Crest Condos ONLY. This is a rule of Pacific Crest homeowner association.
What happened to the cottages?
The blue and white cabins known as the Viking's Cottages are gone.
The family cottage known as "5B", located just to the north of the Viking's office is still available for vacation rentals.
Due to more than seventy years of weathering and coastal erosion, the Viking's found it necessary to close the much-loved cottages in the interests of guests' safety and comfort.
A twenty-first century facility has been constructed on the site. Twenty units, each with an ocean view and beach access includes studios as well as one- and two-bedroom family units. Some units adjoin to accommodate larger groups.
This environmentally sustainable retreat is called the Greenstone Inn.
The deconstruction of the cottages and the construction of Greenstone Inn have been recorded on the Greenstone-Inn Blogspot.
The Viking's continues to be a rental agent for Pacific Crest Condos and other units.
The address is the same (729 NW Coast Street, in Newport), but the office has moved to a new building (just north of the Greenstone Inn). It's still easy to find. Look for the familiar Viking in his ship.
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The historic Viking's Cottages are commemorated in Vikings on the Oregon Coast by Carol Margot DeLong. Rich with nostalgic photographs, anecdotes and Cottage journal entries, Vikings on the Oregon Coast can be purchased online directly from the publisher or Amazon.com (soon) and is also for sale in the Viking's office. |
What happened to the Honeymoon Suite?
During the construction of the Greenstone Inn, our Nye Beach Honeymoon suite (located in the Viking's office building) is closed for the sake of guest comfort and safety. At present there is considerable noise, dust and disruption on the property and not the serene peace that you have come to expect.
You can reserve the Honeymoon Suite for dates after May 1, 2010. When re-opened, the views will be even more spectacular than before due to removal of the cottages that used to stand between you and the ocean.
We thank you for your patience!
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