Oceanfront homes in Pacific City rest on a sand dune which provides direct beach access and a unique lodging experience. The sand does shift throughout the year and can create large drifts sometimes overnight during winter storms. Sand can be deposited in front of, between and behind oceanfront homes.  The homeowners pay contractors to remove the sand to preserve the homes, and the views. The random nature of this weather-related shifting makes it hard to time the sand-removal with a guest’s visit. We do work throughout the winter to keep the sand away from the house, but we cannot always time this perfectly. Views cannot be guaranteed on Ocean Dr. homes during winter months. Luckily, throughout the spring and summer the sand is more consistent.