Rockaway Beach Resort

The Resort & Setting

Rockaway Beach Resort is run independently rather than as part of a large hotel brand, and it carries an RCI affiliation, so owners here are buying into a specific property first and an exchange option second. It sits right in Rockaway Beach itself, a small town on Oregon's north coast in Tillamook County, within walking distance of the sandy shoreline that gives the town its name. Because it's independent, unit configurations, on-site amenities and floor plans vary from one listing to the next — anyone seriously considering a purchase should confirm these details directly with the seller or the resort before committing.

The Area & Things to Do

Rockaway Beach has the unhurried, small-town feel typical of this stretch of coast, with the beach itself as the main draw — good for long walks, kite flying and watching the Pacific roll in. Beyond the town, Tillamook County rewards a bit of exploring. Tillamook Head, about 5 miles away, has hiking trails with wide coastal views and a lighthouse outlook. Tillamook Creamery, roughly 7 miles away, is a working cheese factory with tours, tastings and an ice cream counter that's become something of a regional institution. Further afield, Cape Lookout State Park (about 15 miles away) offers old-growth forest trails and quieter beaches, while Cannon Beach (around 19 miles away) is home to the famous Haystack Rock and a long stretch of sand that's popular with both day-trippers and overnighters. It's a region built around the outdoors and slower weekends rather than nightlife or shopping.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Rockaway Beach Resort and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you do that directly, owner to owner. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a small one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Rockaway Beach Resort is independent, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own management or owners' association rather than through a large brand's resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, and confirming in writing exactly what rights pass to the new owner — including whether the RCI affiliation and any accumulated points or deposits carry over, or whether the buyer needs to re-enrol separately with RCI. Ask, too, whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, as some independents do; if so, that needs to be cleared before a private sale can close.

For renters, what matters most is straightforward: the dates, the unit type and size, and whether RCI exchange guests might be staying in the same building during their visit. Being upfront about these details in a listing tends to attract more serious enquiries.

Practical Notes

Rockaway Beach Resort is about a 90-minute drive from Portland International Airport, which makes it a manageable trip for most travellers flying in from farther afield. Summer (July to September) brings the driest, most settled weather, while autumn and winter deliver the moody, dramatic coastal scenes the Oregon coast is known for — along with considerably more rain. RCI exchange members should book well ahead for peak summer weeks, as availability on the coast tightens up quickly in high season.