Oregon's coastline may not be full of white sandy beaches or women in bikinis, but it is beloved by Oregonians and is a great place to spend a vacation in just about any weather. Some of the most romantic and interesting times can be when the weather is gray and rainy, but those times are only wonderful if you have a fire to curl up next to - which is why you should book an Oregon coast vacation rental instead of a hotel room for your trip.

Unfortunately, weather along the Oregon coast is unpredictable, so even in summer you may face a day of rain during your trip. If you have booked a hotel room you will be stuck inside and might not be too happy about it. With an Oregon coast vacation rental, however, you can laugh at the chill in the air, light up a fire, slip into some comfy clothing and sip the hot chocolate you made in your own private kitchen. And when the sun breaks through you are still ready to go for a run on the beach with the dog.

Renting a vacation home may seem expensive, but there is a large variety of Oregon coast vacation rentals here for you to choose from - including cozy cottages and big beach front houses with great porches and lovely views - so you should be able to find something that suits you, regardless of your travel style or budget. And by cooking your own meals instead of eating out, or splitting the cost of a vacation home among a big group of travelers, you can actually save money over a hotel stay.

There are vacation properties all along Oregon's border with the Pacific Ocean, though most people usually go for the northern Oregon coast vacation rentals in the more populated towns. There are more sight seeing opportunities along the northern coast, including the aquarium and the Tillamook cheese factory, so that even if the weather turns sour you can still be entertained.