Comfort of Home: 5220 NW Jetty, Lincoln City

I Dream of Jetty, Chablis Sands, Roads End is now being touted as "Comfort of Home"

This home is currently listed on Flipkey:

Spectacular Ocean Views with the Comfort of Home

https://www.flipkey.com/properties/2382450/
 
and Craigslist: (usually boasting 75% off)

 $101 / 5br - 3000ft² - Special! 1-5 Bdrms 75% Off Ocean/Mtn Views Hot Tub Jacuzzi Fireplaces (Lincoln City/Depoe Bay)

 https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/vac/d/special-1-5-bdrms-75-off/6583005701.html

and AirBnB:
5 Bedroom Ocean Views; Comfort of Home
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1557185?location=Lincoln%20City%2C%20OR%2C%20United%20States&s=6Ls_YOvA

The photos posted on each of these sites are the exact same ad photos of the home from our original stay back in 2011. A reputable homeowner, I believe, would update photos.

If you want to spend your vacation time cleaning the kitchen, bath, floors, and doing laundry this is the place for you.

Please, someone figure out a way to stop this person from renting this house to unsuspecting visitors!

The owner name listed on Flipkey and AirBnB is Chanda Z.

The 1.5 stars should be some indication of this homes disaster status.

Included below are photos of the home taken in April 2018 by a renter. 

$101 / 5br - 3000ft2 - Special! 1-5 Bdrms 75% Off Ocean/Mtn Views Hot Tub Jacuzzi Fireplaces

Here's what a little digging will do...

Still says "Roads End" and has photos from prior to March 2011 when we stayed here. Over 90% of the furniture in these photos was broken and damaged seven years ago.

RUN.

Do NOT rent.

New Name, New Game?

In the hopes that the rental property was no longer in service there have been no updates to this blog in some time. However, several comments lead us to believe that there is still a problem with the property located on SW Jetty in Lincoln City.

Does anyone have current pictures? An updated listing for this property? Or know what name is being used at this time?

We would be happy to update this blog in order to help more unsuspecting vacationers avoid the nasty home we encountered.

ROADS END Scam Continues

As of March 2014, people are still renting and being disappointed and disgusted by the use of this property. We have done all we can with the information we have. If you or anyone you know has rented this property in the last six months, please feel free to respond in the comments section or contact the administrator with your story or pictures. We would be happy to update the blog and keep the reviews current.

You are welcome to use a pseudonym and maintain anonymity.

UPDATE: THIS IS the property listed on craigslist as special 75% off, it is a 3000 sq foot house, sleeps 14, with a hot tub. Please do not confuse this with another property that also uses the ROADS END name. As far as we know the other listing is an honorable vacation home. The offending property uses the title:

 5br - 3200ft² - ROADS END / LINCOLN CITY SLEEPS 14 HOT TUB (ROADS END)

and is found at the following website http:// www.oregoncoastview. com/ for photos.

Craigslist

UPDATE: In the last two weeks (today is 6/3) the ad has been placed at least two times per day, nearly EVERY day. The ad is typically flagged down within minutes to an hour. So there are others out there trying to keep her from renting to unsuspecting visitors. 

No longer finding the 75% off ad on the Oregon Coast Craigslist every few days...Perhaps others have had similar experiences, or suspect fraudulent advertising/business practices.

REVIEW: I Dream of Jetty: Spa Retreat

Ahhh...to relax in a sublime setting, receive a massage from a loved one, and to complete the mood the soothing sound of a water feature.

 

But then there is the "spa" at I Dream of Jetty where the massage table has been replaced by a broken down couch, futon and foosball table. The water feature, proudly touted on the website as part of the home, had buckets of standing water in the cabinet below. The feature no longer works. The hand rail to the lower level from the spa has been RIPPED from the wall. Again the walls here are filthy with stains and spills of who knows what splatter the yellow walls.

The foosball table, Although useable, has broken handles (some with duct tape), standing dust on the surface and nearly all of the guys on the field have no heads.

Be sure to check out ALL the other posts for a detailed look at the other troubled areas.

REVIEW: I Dream of Jetty: Kitchen

Gourmet kitchen including: granite countertop, gas stove, microwave, full-size refrigerator, Jenn-Aire grill, Braun dishwasher...Absolutely beautiful--in the pictures.


On the positive side: There really is a granite countertop! Even though there are some pits and damage, when it is not filthy it looks very nice.

The stove works, despite layers of filth and grime. However, the oven works only about half the time and does not heat properly when it does stay on.

A Jenn-Aire grill? As we recall, this must be the non-working grill next to the stove. Does not work. Not at all. Not even a little. There IS a BBQ grill outside under the main entrance. No idea if it works, but if you ever get the filth off, you might be able to set it on fire.

Braun dishwasher...unless GE makes a line called Braun this is false advertising as well. In the advertised photo the dishwasher is stainless steel, but currently it is a basic white. It is also worth mentioning that dishes do not come clean when placed in the dishwasher--even when spread out and rinsed thoroughly first. A residue and food particles remain on 1/3 to 1/2 of the dishes after every wash.


There is a working microwave. If you hit the inside-bottom-left corner of the door button it may open eventually. It will most likely need a thorough cleaning before use, unless you like random particles of food from weeks past in your food.

There are high quality stainless Kirkland brand pans pictured hanging from the pot rack. Only a few pans remain, and those are covered in stains and or burns. The remaining pans are low quality non-stick with the teflon severely damaged.

The stoneware dishes are chipped, stained and insufficient in quantity to serve more than about 6 people per meal.

The faucet leaks unless it is shut off in just the right manner. There is at least one broken cabinet door.

Do not count on basic kitchen needs--spices are filthy (layers of grease and dirt), no hand soap, there may or may not be dish detergent, and the kitchen towels are likely in the laundry room still dirty from the last renters.

Be sure to check out ALL the other posts for a detailed look at the other troubled areas.

REVIEW: I Dream of Jetty: Living Room

Coastal rental I Dream of Jetty is anything but a dream. First, the living room.


 

Let's first take a look at the living room: The living room is no longer in this arrangement, but that is no big deal. However, all those lovely large windows are covered in smudges and hand prints. So much so, that it is difficult to see the porch beyond, let alone the ocean.

The dining table was, once upon a time, glass as seen above. The remnants of this table may be found in a closet down the hall. The table is now a distressed and scarred (not in a good way) wood table with a sticky residue that does not come clean, even with repeated scrubbing.

The chaise is stained and sagging. The futon on the South wall is broken, filthy and positioned in the advertised "spa" room.

Dining Room Wall

The walls are scarred, stained with food and goodness knows what else.

There is now a TV and DVD in this room, that is workable if you can position the wires in JUST the right spot.

Broken Futon

Be sure to check out ALL the other posts for a detailed look at the other troubled areas.

REVIEW: I Dream of Jetty: Beach House

This blog is dedicated to reviewing the "I Dream of Jetty" beach house, located in Lincoln City, Oregon. Because of the amount and severity of the damage and disrepair of this apparent luxury home, the entire blog is devoted solely to this review. The reviews are divided up by room or category.

If after reading this blog you still make a reservation, please come back and let our readers know how it went. Hopefully, you will follow renters who showed a bit of care...

We rented "I Dream of Jetty" for several days in early 2011.

Our experience: First of all, it was very difficult to discuss and finalize the rental with the owner. After many emails and phone calls, we knew that this person was either unwilling or unable to answer the simplest questions. Also, there was no option for using a credit card. These things should have been a warning. But we kept looking at those great pictures, the proximity to the beach and the decent price we negotiated.

On arrival, the house was a disaster. Garbage was strewn all over the driveway. The garbage cans filled and overflowing. The entry was sandy and dirty. The windows smeared with fingerprints and slime. The kitchen had food and dishes spread all over. None of the beds were made. Pillows were stained and dirty. Sheets were piled nearly four foot high in the laundry room, along with wet and muddy towels.

All of the furniture had stains. Two of the futons were broken. The reclining sofa in the main living room was broken. All carpets and walls were stained. There was visible dog hair everywhere. The hot tub was green with algae and tepid. Hardwood floors were dirty...and the list goes on and on and on.

We called the number provided for the manager. The instructions requested a text message unless it was an emergency. The situation was not quite an emergency, but definitely warranted speaking to someone. The owner quickly returned our call. Claiming the manager refused to respond. We received apologies and a stern reminder that there was absolutely NO refunds. Then a spiel about the manager falling down on the job and that she would be dismissed immediately (after a 30 day notice).


It took three people approximately 2.5 hours to clean the house sufficiently just to unload our gear. Plus a couple of more hours of laundry and cleaning to be able to use the kitchen, baths and beds. We did agree to a DIY cleaning arrangement, but that was assuming we were coming in to a relatively clean house at arrival.

Before we left we cleaned all the areas we used, washed the laundry and even washed the windows--not exactly the most relaxing of vacations. Especially minus the hot tub.

The location was great. The house was huge. And we ended up having a great time. However, do not be fooled into paying for any type of cleaning. There is NONE. Do not expect to use many of the amenities, including the jacuzzi or hot tub, nor the spa area.
 
If you can be happy cleaning before you settle in and can simply enjoy the views you will be fine in "I Dream of Jetty."

Strong Suggestion: FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE TO STAY

Be sure to check out ALL the other posts for a detailed look at the other troubled areas.