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BeachCombers NW
About

Locally Owned. Coast Obsessed.

Your field guide to vacation rentals on the Pacific Northwest coast.

WHAT WE DO

The Pacific Northwest Coast's Direct Booking Marketplace

Your field guide to the Pacific Northwest, built by people who've walked the beaches, explored the charming seaside towns, and partnered with trusted local property managers — helping you discover the perfect coastal getaway from the Olympic Peninsula and Washington Coast to Oregon and Northern California.

BeachCombers NW is a regional vacation rental marketplace dedicated exclusively to the Oregon, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, and Northern California coast. Every property is professionally managed, and every reservation is booked directly with a local owner or property manager who knows the home best. No booking commissions, no confusing algorithms, and no third-party middleman — just direct access to trusted local experts.

We're a locally owned company with more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and coastal vacation rental management. The Pacific Northwest coast isn't just where we do business, it's what we know, love, and proudly call home. From hidden beaches and charming seaside towns to unforgettable places to stay, we're here to help you experience the coast like a local.

THE FOUNDERS

Built by two coast veterans.

Owner & CEO

Lisa Ward

With more than 30 years of experience in Pacific Northwest property management, Lisa knows what it takes to create an owner-friendly platform and what travelers are looking for when they arrive at a beach house ready to relax. Her deep understanding of hospitality, vacation rentals, and coastal communities helps shape a better experience for both homeowners and guests.

Owner | CEO | Digital Strategist

Gabrielle Ward

A second-generation vacation rental professional who grew up on the Pacific Northwest coast, Gabrielle leads the editorial voice, digital marketing, and property presentation for BeachCombers NW. With a talent for photography, storytelling, and building meaningful relationships with property owners and managers, she brings the personal touch that makes BeachCombers NW more than just a booking website.

OUR STORY

A 25-year coast story.

  1. 2001

    Founded on the Oregon coast.

    A small directory of beach homes, started by hand, listing by listing — at a time when most travelers were still calling to check availability.

  2. 2026

    A new chapter.

    Lisa and Gabrielle acquired the brand and rebuilt it from the ground up as a book-direct platform. The mission remains the same: connecting travelers with trusted coastal homes, now powered by modern tools.

  3. Today

    The PNW's direct-booking platform.

    A growing collection of well-managed homes across the Oregon, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, and Northern California coast — all bookable directly with the local owners and property managers who know them best.

  • 25+
    Years on the coast
  • 3
    Coastal regions
  • 0%
    Commission to owners
WHAT'S NEXT

Find your stretch of coast.