We send this on arrival day at 9am. Pasting here in the forum is not the best because formatting is important as well and that doesn't seem to carry forward...We link to the blog post for restaurants and we use an unordered list with bullet points for the each of the tidbits of information. Bold highlights important information.
We added a number of property specific custom fields mostly with emails in mind. PXCITY PXCOUNTY PXUNITNUMBER PXWIFINETWORK PX WIFIPASSWORD
Subject is Welcome to Depoe Bay...
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Welcome to {PXCITY}, and more specifically, welcome to {PDISPNAME}.
If you have any questions or concerns with the unit please feel free to email or give us a call and we will address as quickly as possible. Our goal is your satisfaction and if there is something not quite right at the property that would keep you from giving us a 5 star review please give us an opportunity to make it right.
A couple of local tidbits of information:
You are in the Oregon Coast whale watching capital. In addition to the Winter/Spring migrations, there is a pod of Gray Whales that make Depoe Bay area their home so you can see whales almost year round.
Depoe Bay does not have a lot of beach. Perched on the rocks above the Pacific you get to experience the power of the ocean as the waves crash against the city seawall and rocks and send water in the air through the spouting horn. This can be quite dramatic in the winter during high tide and storms when the spouting horn will sometimes send water across highway 101.
The Whale Watching center is located right at the entrance to the harbor and is an easy walk from the property.
Depoe Bay is also home to the world's smallest navigable harbor at just over 6 acres. You can watch the boats navigate through the narrow inlet to the harbor on the south end of town.
If you want to be adventurous you can schedule some deep sea fishing or a whale watching excursion that launch right from the harbor.
Depoe Bay has a number of quaint shops along Highway 101. You will find everything from souvenirs and T-Shirts to jewelry and gallery art pieces. Spend a bit of time exploring the shops and don't forget to try the caramel corn, saltwater taffy and ice cream.
Depoe Bay also has a number of great dining options. Tidal Raves is located on the north end of Depoe Bay right on Hwy 101 (ocean side) It has one of the best views and a great menu to match. The Horn Public House on the south end of town at the harbor entrance features great bar type food including pizza and is home of Depoe Bay Brewing Company and for quintessential Oregon coast you can always visit Gracie's Sea Hag right on the main drag in Depoe Bay. (They do a pancake for breakfast that will overflow the plate.) On the south side of the bridge are two great ethnic dining choices - Bay View Thai offers some incredible Thai combinations including many with crab, shrimp and other seafood. Just across the street is Mazatlan Depoe Bay - great Mexican food with an unparalleled view. Our website blog has a listing of Restaurants in the area.
If we can be of any further assistance or you need anything during your stay please do not hesitate in contacting us.
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