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Cozy Beach Cottage -Private Patio & AC Walk to Beach, Pier, Shops & Restaurants

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A sunset view with palm trees and a pier.
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Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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About the area

Oceanside

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Oceanside, a 2-minute drive from Oceanside Beach and 12 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.
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What's nearby

  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oceanside Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buccaneer Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ocean's Eleven Casino - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 4 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haunted Head Saloon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Parlor Doughnuts - ‬7 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.

Cozy Beach Cottage -Private Patio & AC Walk to Beach, Pier, Shops & Restaurants

Charming Beach Cottage – Steps to Beach, Pier & Dining!
Wake up and enjoy ocean breezes from your private patio. Rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach. This cozy, family-friendly cottage is a very short walk (even for kids) to the pier, local restaurants, movie theater, and train station.

Perfectly located to explore all that Oceanside, San Diego, and Orange County have to offer. Relax on the patio, stroll to sunset dinners, or hop the train for coastal adventures. Ideal for couples or small families looking for a comfortable, beach-close escape.

Why the Owner Chose Oceanside:
We fell in love with Oceanside’s laid-back coastal charm. It’s the perfect location to explore all that Southern California offers — just a short trip north to Orange County or south to San Diego.

Oceanside has something for everyone: beautiful beaches, a lively harbor, great restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and unique local stores. We love strolling the Thursday morning Farmers Market and Sunset Market on Thursday nights, riding bikes along the Strand, and catching sunsets at the harbor or pier.

When we’re feeling adventurous, we hop on the Coaster train for a day in San Diego to enjoy the art, culture, and entertainment — then return to our relaxed beach community to unwind.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Everything you need for a relaxing stay is right here.
Walk to the beach, pier, and restaurants — all just minutes away. Enjoy your private backyard patio with comfortable seating, a large gas grill, and ambiance lighting for evening family dinners.

After a fun day on the sand, refresh in the outdoor shower and listen to the sound of the waves from the patio as you unwind. It’s a true beach house — perfect for a family getaway, couples retreat, or weekend escape in the heart of Oceanside.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in house or on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 853 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Turn off AC or heater

Put used linens and towels on floor of bathroom next to washing machine

Return furniture if moved

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Note from host: 1 dog allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO parties or events
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 029140

Cozy Beach Cottage -Private Patio & AC Walk to Beach, Pier, Shops & Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can’t say enough wonderful things about the place: everything was clean, quiet and very comfortable. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

eugene m.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, home has all you'll need for any time of year. The hosts were quick to respond and accommodating.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay House was very clean and comfortable Lots of restaurants and shops close by House was so easy to enter with digital lock on front door Owners were very pleasant and quick to respond with all questions We will definitely be back next we find ourselves in Oceanside
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W., Costa Mesa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The host(s) were wonderful. Responsive, thorough in the information they provided and the information about the house was spot on! We loved the house. We brought our dog and the house is fenced in all the way around so he wasn't cooped up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect little cottage for our week in Oceanside, very central to everything , easy to surf and relax.. great food within a 5 minute walk
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect. Walking distance to everything, and real quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Cute house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Atlanta GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay. No issues, would highly recommend this home to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had stayed here once before with another couple for 2 nights and really enjoyed the house. It is great for 2 couples with each bedroom having their own spacious bathroom. We enjoyed the house so much that we booked for a month! July 7-Aug 7. The house has a comfortable at home feeling. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking, which we did a lot of. Beds in both rooms VERY comfortable. Although the house has A/C we didn’t use it once. The air flow is great and we loved the fresh air. The train depot is right across from the house. Trains do not blow their horns. We took the train to a couple Padre games, to Irvine to have dinner with our kids and even to an Angel game. Metrolink on weekends is 5 senior and 10 adult kids free round trip all day on sat/sun. Goes northbound and last stop southbound is Oceanside. Coaster for southbound. House is walking distance to the beach, restaurants, Thursday market fairs. Neighborhood quiet during the week and active on the weekends. Enjoyed sitting on the front patio people watching. This is a great home for short and longer stays. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

This was our second stay in this wonderful vacation home. Location is perfect! A few minute walk you can be at the beach, pier,shops and restaurants. Our teen boys love being able to walk around to the shops and grab a burrito or frozen yogurt. Nice private gated backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GREGORY G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Description matches!

Great place in close proximity to everything oceanside has to offer. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, the beach! To note though, as another reviewer mentioned, it is across from the nearby train station and a parking lot. Noise from both was generally minimal aside from the occasional train horn/freight train passing, but the lot seemed to be a local hang out place for a homeless person or two while we were staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

Clean, fenced yard and great location. They had everything we needed for our beach stay. Bike were a great touch however are not meant for people under 5’3 as all but one are men’s and are quite tall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Location

Our stay at this quaint little house was just what is needed for a great beach experience. This house was very clean and located within walking distance to almost anything we needed. This was our second two week stay and we again enjoyed it tremendously.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bungalow for a 4 night stay!

We were in Oceanside for a soccer tournament and spring break. The cottage was exactly as advertised—clean, one block off the beach, and well-stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family Vacation!

The beach cottage was PERFECT for our spring break vacation for our family and dog! The walking proximity to downtown for the food and shops, the sand beach, and transit station to San Diego made this more than an ideal location! We only drove our car once the whole stay because we were able to use the bikes or walk everywhere. We never worried about our 17 and 13 year old "being bored".The cottage was fully stocked with plenty toiletries and the kitchen had everything we needed for a family dinner in when the weather was too rainy for the beach. The linens were clean and two bathrooms were perfect for us. A pleasant surprise was a credenza full of board games and the sunning lawn chairs in the back with outside dining!We had a fantastic family vacation at a beach side location where we could all create core family memories! We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Oside property

So close to beach and great restaurants. Great beach bikes for cruising. Perfect house for our family vacation. The owner responded right away with any questions that we had. Can’t say enough good about it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay there again.Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

A great getaway to enjoy the beach, the zoo, Disneyland, the missions... Amazing location near the train, which we used to go to Disney and back, beach, restaurants, San Diego...super comfy and clean and very secure and well equipped. Book this beach house!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Oceanside

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home in Oceanside. The home has everything you can ask for and comes with a perfect backyard and is one block from the beach and central to everything in Oceanside within walking distance. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Darling house, fantastic location

This property has been beautifully maintained. Lots of seating in living room and dining. Each bedroom had its own private bathroom and we loved that. Supplies were generous. This is a great property if you need to bring your dogs. A double fenced yard. House is tile throughout. We walked most every where. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward C., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach house

Had a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit from NJ to see SDSU student

Awesome. A1. Couldn't ask for a better spot. Went to watch my kid surf from the pier all weekend. Had a great bbq and entertained his friends. The bikes were a huge hit. The house is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C., Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We had a wonderful week + at the cottage. As described, it was an easy walk to the beach, and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I planned on cooking more - grill worked well - but we ended up eating a lot of amazing tacos at places that were within walking distance. The hosts were super responsive. All in all, we had a terrific time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024