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Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants

Family-friendly stay near Oceanside Beach

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Beach nearby
Dining
Smart TV, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1798 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oceanside, CA
  • Place, Oceanside Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Buccaneer Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanside Strand Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oceanside

Oceanside stay.A stay at this South Oceanside vacation home places you steps from Oceanside Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Buccaneer Beach. Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Buccaneer Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Oceanside Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oceanside Pier - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 14 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crackheads Oceanside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Larry's Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sound By The Sea - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪101 Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants

Imagine waking up to the sound of crashing waves, stepping barefoot into the sand with your morning coffee, and spending carefree days with family and friends right on the ocean. This charming oceanfront beach cottage in Oceanside, California is the kind of place where memories are made — bonfires at sunset, game nights after long beach days, walks for ice cream and coffee, and lazy afternoons watching surfers and dolphins from your private sandy backyard.

This bright, immaculate, and beautifully updated 3-bedroom beachfront cottage sits directly ON the Pacific Ocean with no street or sidewalk between you and the ocean. Just open the door and the beach becomes your backyard. The home has one of the largest private sandy oceanfront yards in Oceanside — perfect for kids to play, friends to gather, or relaxing under the coastal sky with a glass of wine while the waves roll in.

Designed for a fun, relaxed, barefoot lifestyle, this home is warm, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. Families love the spacious sandy yard for sandcastle building and beach games, while couples and groups enjoy the walkable location near all the best restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, dessert spots, and boutique shopping in downtown Oceanside Village.

Inside, the home is filled with natural light and coastal charm. The ocean-view living room is cozy and comfortable for movie nights, board games, and reconnecting after a day in the sun. There’s also a fun game room that gives kids and teens their own space to hang out and unwind.

The fully stocked ocean-view kitchen makes it easy to cook meals together while still enjoying beautiful beach views. Start your mornings with coffee overlooking the Pacific and end your evenings around the beachfront fire pit listening to the waves.

Why Guests Love This Beach House:
• Direct beachfront location — no road between you and the ocean
• Huge private sandy backyard with fire pit and BBQ
• Relaxed, barefoot beach-house vibe perfect for families and friends
• Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream, breweries, theaters, and the Oceanside Pier
• Cozy game room for kids, teens, and rainy-day fun
• Beautiful ocean views from the home and backyard
• Fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, washer/dryer, beach towels, and easy self check-in
• Pet-friendly with approval and pet fee

Bring your bikes, surfboards, flip flops, and favorite people. Spend your days riding along the coast, strolling to brunch, exploring the harbor, or simply doing absolutely nothing except soaking up the ocean air.

Located just minutes from the Oceanside Pier, Harbor, and train station, this beach cottage is also an easy drive to LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Zoo. Enjoy the San Diego Padres too.

This is the classic Southern California beach experience — relaxed, fun, sunny, and unforgettable.

Note: For 2026 there will be noise form time to time from neighbors remodel project. We have no timeline or additional details
No events, parties or gatherings

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,798 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No events, parties or gatherings
Special rules and additional rates for intimate weddings, parties, beach elopements and events

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inquire for special rules and rates

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Please inquire for special rules and rates
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18. Note from host: Please inquire for special rules and rates For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

358583

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Oceanside Beach and 1-minute walk from Buccaneer Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants to downtown Oceanside?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Oceanside.

Fresh Beach Cottage with Fire Ring in Sand, Walk to Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

eperson 2.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overall experience was okay, but be careful and double-check your rate before visiting this property. Some charges were not explained. I am still trying to figure out the charges. (Beware of double charges)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to have ocean in your backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

paul j.

Such a great place to stay

We were amazed when we arrived such a lovely spot. Great food near by and lots of things to do I can honestly say my family had a great time
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

such a great place to be

over all a lovely home on the beach our family had the best time so clean and welcoming and the view well you cant beat it already booking for the winter time
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10/10 Excellent

Oceanside Beach R.

Great Beach house

My friends and family had a great time
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10/10 Excellent

tom w.

great and relaxing

what a great place to be i mean it cant get much better my family will be coming back super clean great places to eat i recommend this cottage on the beach and the owner kim was very helpful
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10/10 Excellent

v m.

looks great

the house was great cant wait to visit again
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10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Oceanside Vacation

It's always great to have the beach in your backyard! Another great vacation in Oceanside.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2015
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10/10 Excellent

todd n.

great place to bring family together

what a great turn out our family loved it well maintained home on the beach clean and the owners were so helpful she let us know where all the hot spots were i will never forget the time we spent with our kids before they went to college also building sand castles on our own beach was great love the area
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10/10 Excellent

h p.

Water Front Perfect

What a great View amazing time with my family thanks
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

We loved this house!

The location is perfect. Close to the Oceanside pier but far enough away have some privacy. This house was clean with plenty of beach towels. I would stay here again. We loved our week here.
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Awesome!

Perect beach cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

One year later and we are STILL saying this was our best family trip ever

This was such a perfect spot for our family with two young sons. My husband and I are regretting not booking for this summer, and look forward to coming back Summer 2016. We loved every minute of our trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Sal S.

Just Great

This property was fantastic! The price was reasonable and the condition was great. The owners were great to work with. My family and I enjoyed a great vacation here and will definitely return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a great place

What a way to end our summer... thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

The property is absolutely awesome!

The property is absolutely awesome...couldn't ask for anything else when looking for a rental on the beach! Location, grass, private beach, living space, and general accommodations is perfect for renters!! The owners are awesome and make sure that all of your needs are met...I highly recommend renting from this owner!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sand, Surf and Sun

A beautiful scenic view of the ocean. The sunsets were magnificent, and the fire ring kept us cozy. We enjoyed or stay here so much we can't wait to book a return trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Relaxed

This property was fantastic! The price was reasonable and the condition was great. The owners were great to work with. My family and I enjoyed a great vacation here and will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Marilee S.

Loved the property!

We had a wonderful vacation. The private beach was perfect during high tide. We loved the views in the morning and at sunset. The cottage feel was just perfect for our beach vacation. We are planning on renting it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q.

In love with this place.

We have stayed here several times and will return again. Its just a great house. Its got a great beach and the house is always clean. We like how we can count on nice sand out in front of this hous
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10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Fresh!!! Well equipped we invited friends over had plenty of room to entertain

This is our second time to enjoy this home! Plenty of room, quaint, clean, linens are fabulous, we are so great full to be able to make so many wonderful memories with family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent beach house

We had a great stay. Perfect location, great amenities, and Kim was great to work with. we will be back again. We loved the street markets and restaurants. The children liked getting ice cream at the drug store
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10/10 Excellent

austin Q.

LOVE THIS HOME

when i got this beach house for my family i did not realize how it would effect us we came home so relaxed and wanting to go back the food around there was great and close with in walking distance must try port a sub must rent this house i highly recommend it
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8/10 Good

ane m.

Perfect for us. Easy to work with. Clean. Excellent location.

We enjoyed this location very much. The house is old but decorated very nice and kept clean. Beautiful back yard to relax and enjoy the view. Fire pit was my favorite. Very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

julia g.

Just Wonderful

The Swanky Oceanfront Home was everything I expected and more! Tastefully decorated, very clean, everything I needed for my long weekend getaway. Loved that it was walking distance to the Pier, restaurants, spa's, shopping.