Taslema Sultana is the owner of Haystack Lodgings; she co-owns the hotels she manages. She has a deep love for the ocean, and loves to get lost in a good book. She enjoys decorating and designing the hotels, introducing new technology to the properties and is always trying to keep one step ahead of innovative marketing ideas. She lives in Portland with her husband and three daughters
Top recommendations for guests:
Seaside: The Cove to watch the waves, sea gulls and the surfers. Do some tax free shopping, especially shopping for handcrafted items like jewelry from local shops on Broadway St.
Cannon Beach: Visit the beach steps from the hotel and watch the wind on the beach grasses and just enjoy the beauty of the ocean.
Restaurant Recommendation: Driftwood restaurant in Cannon Beach for the clam chowder and Finn's in Seaside for the salmon.
Birgitte Simmons is the Marketing Manager, and enjoys showing off the hotels and creating media to encourage guests to visit. She loves the calm that the beach offers and is always looking for adventures to enjoy with her family of 5.
Favorite things to share with guests:
Seaside: The historic promenade, candy stores, Seaside Carousel for families, and of course the beach.
Cannon Beach: Ecola State Park, whale watching, Indian Beach, Hug Pointe and the charming town of Cannon Beach.
Conny Porras is the Manager for Inn at Haystack Rock. She enjoys cooking with her husband and spending quality time with her 2 kids on her time off.
Top recommendations for guests:
Seaside: Nonnis Italian Bistro, fresh pasta, and fresh ingredients.
Cannon Beach: The Wayfarer. Beautiful ocean views and delicious breakfast.
Ivonne Garcia is the Head of Housekeeping at Inn at Haystack Rock. She has great attention to detail, is efficient and helps keep the hotel running smoothly. She has been working with the company for 20 years.In her free time she likes to walk on the beach and spend time with her family.
Her favorite restaurant recommendations:
Driftwood Restaurant and Lounge and The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge.