My family stayed during the holidays. We were able to relax, walk to the beach and town, cook, play games, and let the baby nap with ease from this place. The floor plan was good for kids and the house was cozy and stylish. I’m hoping to return next year.

The owners have lovingly remodeled this home and have literally thought of every possible amenity to make guests comfortable here. The house is an easy walk to beach or town and is around the corner from the coffee shop. We spent our holiday here and had an amazing time. Thank you for allowing our dog, who is an important member of our family, to come to such a beautiful property. Your house is stunning.

Not a detail missed at this beautiful home. We enjoyed our nearly month long stay immensely. Everything is so incredibly maintained you can tell the owners take great pride in their property. The binder of info about the house & the town was so organized & so helpful it truly added a real bonus to our stay. The location is just perfect; easy walking distance to everything! Hopefully you’ll be as lucky as us and have some deer families in the yard! The amazing hosts were so kind & so helpful before, during and even after the trip! We cannot wait to “Play Hooky” again!

Excellent location in town, superb layout, well appointed, clean and well supplied.

Where to begin...trust me and just book it now before someone else does! This place gets 5+ stars for everything that matters in a "home away from home." CLEAN~The house was spotless, it honestly looked brand new. It was decorated so tastefully with fun artwork and little touches reminiscent of beach life. Some even made me chuckle! Many rentals don't bother to decorate the walls. It felt like a real, lived in and well cared for home. CONVENIENCE~ the beach is a 10 min walk, bike ride in 2, or hit any shop along the main st of Laneda, which is awesome! An adorable coffee shop is 2 blocks away, and the bike/surf shop Bahama Mamas is around the corner. We were able to make it to the beach quickly each night with just a few minutes until sunset~ what a treat! Grocery and restaurants were walking distance as well, and had everything. COMFORT ~ so warm & cozy! Sofas, chairs, beds were great, and plenty of warm throw blankets. Every room was so well thought out (i.e fans & hampers). My boys (11 & 14) loved having their own space in the loft complete with gaming system. Kitchen well stocked with newer appliances and spices/oils for cooking. They even had candles for winding down at night. Patio was so enjoyable for dining & s'mores! COMMUNICATION ~ From the beginning, they answered my questions quickly and even checked in during the trip to be sure all was good (Alia was a gem!). Even bought us utensils for our crab dinners.The nicest rental experience we've ever had!

I have stayed at dozens of vacation and business rentals all over the country, and this was quite honestly the best house I’ve ever rented. I can’t say enough about how thoughtful and tasteful everything was, and how perfect it was for me and my family!

Our second time playing hooky at the hooky house. Beautifully renovated property stocked with everything you could ever ask for. Likely, you only need to show up with the clothes on your back and be just fine. We especially appreciate the outdoor area with fire pit and the toys in the garage for the kids.

Very comfortable place to stay for work and play. All systems worked well, appliances new, beach equipment in good shape, patio and large tables made family dinners easy. Kids loved the loft and Wii sports nostalgia. Highly recommend and planning a return visit!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Playing Hookie. The house is tastefully decorated and more spacious than the photos seem. The location is convenient, quiet, and safe. The house has everything you need at the beach: a beach wagon, chairs, cooler, sand toys, and bikes. We will definitely come back!

Great spot. Thanks!

The host was fantastic! The house looks totally new. It has everything you could possibly need. Will definitely book here again.

Our experience staying at this home was fantastic! From dealing with the host to the house and amenities, this house was great. It was super clean/updated, well stocked with comfortable beds. The hosts were amazing, taking every opportunity to make sure our stay was perfect. Typically the pots and pans and other supplies are not great in rentals, but this house was stocked with everything you could possibly need and was in great shape. It was a few blocks to the beach, but very walkable and worth it given the house and the attention the hosts gave us. We had kids in our group under 12, and it was perfect for them as it had an excellent loft area for kids to sleep and play, and an empty lot next to the house for outside activities. Close to the main supermarket and an espresso business that was great for some morning coffee and quiet time if wanted. I cannot recommend this house enough, and will be staying again. Given all I’ve stated above, we would choose this house over one located directly across from the beach, even with small children. The hosts provided bikes, a beach wagon and chairs, and everything else one could think of in terms of activities and entertainment.

What a wonderful home and fantastic owners. We had a great time and will definitely stay here again next time we’re in Manzanita!

We rented this house for 5 days/ 4 nights. We fell in love with the house the minute we got there! The house is super cute, beds are super comfy, it’s well thought out & decorated. The location is fantastic in that you can walk to the shops, the beach, and there are 2 well stocked grocery stores we walked to in less than 10 minutes. The outside area is really pleasant with lots of birds singing, and a great fire pit and outside eating area! Overall, a great house to rent for friends or family! Overall a fantastic gem of a beach house!

My sister and I stayed for a month this Spring and had a wonderful time. The place had everything anyone could possibly want or use. We had grandkids who visited for the weekend and loved the space upstairs that they could have all to themselves. Would definitely rent again.

House has ample space and very well done. Our family enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped with everything needed to cook a great meal and enjoy time relaxing with the family. Jason and Alia were wonderful hosts and very responsive. Shops, restaurants, grocery store and the beach were all conviently located close to the property.

This home exceeded our expectations. It was sparkling clean and bright with wonderful decor and lots of amenities. The kitchen had everything we needed including makings for s'mores which was a nice touch. The location in town is easily walkable to shops and restaurants but just off the main street enough to feel really private. The outdoor amenities like the lounge chairs and the fire pit looked good but given the rain, we didn't get a chance to take advantage of them. Whenever I had questions, the owners were very responsive. I hope to come back to this spot.

We were super comfortable! Excellent place for our family with kids+tweens!

This home has it all. Location is close to town. Cool decor. Clean and comfortable. It’s very well equipped. You can enjoy playing a board game, doing a puzzle, cooking, or reading. Includes ‘Welcome Book’ about the home, instructions, and checkout plan. Communication with owner is excellent!

Clean, lovely, extremely welcoming, perfect location

We really enjoyed our long stay in Manzanita this winter. Alia was a super host, great communications and very responsive. The home was in an awesome location, very close to the Main Street with coffee shops, restaurants, grocery store, other shops and a short walk to the beach. The kitchen was stocked so we were easily able to cook and even try some baking projects. The wood burning stove fireplace with lots of pillows & blankets ensured we stayed cozy during the winter weather. Excellent high speed wifi allowed us to “work from home” during the day and stream movies or music at night. All in all, we had such a great time in Manzanita and hope to be back soon.

This was a quick weekend away with my sons. The house was perfect! Location was great! House had everything we needed, and it was so beautiful and clean. Will stay here again!

This is a beautiful home with thoughtful touches throughout to make a stay just that much better. The owner was responsive and incredibly gracious. We hope to return again for a stay soon!

Had such an amazing experience! Every detail was thought of—From the booking to communication to our stay while there to the checkout process. Will absolutely book again!!

Freshly renovated beach house with everything you will ever need for a great stay in Manzanita. You could literally show up with an extra change of clothes in your back pocket and you’d be covered. Crab feast on the fantastic patio under the lights, s’mores for the kids in the fire pit. Nice quiet location, still and easy walk to the beach. It’s very large and spacious inside.

The home was amazing. It was our first time in Manzanita and we couldn't be happier with our stay. Everything is walking distance. The loft upstairs was a great spot for my cousin and I to be able to work from home, while the family walked to the beach or played games and made smores in the cozy patio. Communication was great. I can't say enough good things. Alia and Jason are amazing hosts.

The home was absolutely beautiful The owners when I needed to Communicate about anything were prompt and beyond friendly. I rate this home and manzanita 1000000000% definitely stay here if you are looking:)