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BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT

Upper Unit up the stairs; parking to the right next to the stairs

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Location
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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Hot tub
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Oceanside, CA

Oceanside Strand Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Oceanside Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Oceanside Pier
‪13 min walk‬
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT

This upper unit oceanfront two-bedroom one bathroom property comes complete with a full kitchen and ocean view living room. There is shared parking for one vehicle and street parking as well. You will enjoy a King-sized bed in bedroom one, a Queen size bed in bedroom two, and a couch in the living room which has a full ocean view complete with dolphins playing in the ocean and beautiful sunsets. Fresh towels and linens will be provided. The beautiful living room opens up to a deck patio that looks out to the ocean. There is also a private gated courtyard located in the back of the upper unit, great for a smoke break or pets. The downstairs outdoor seating area is shared with the lower unit, it comes with an ocean front outdoor heated spa that is shared with the lower unit. The newly constructed bonfire area with outdoor bar and seating area is right on the Strand and is shared with the lower unit. This area sits right on the Strand. A shared BBQ also comes with the property. This home is steps away from the ocean on the Strand in Oceanside. The Strand is the boardwalk of Oceanside Beach and is the most popular location in coastal San Diego. You will find yourself within walking distance to many great restaurants. Great eats like Bagby and LTH (Local Tap House) on Coast Highway are great options for amazing food and happy hour. If you need snacks or drinks, the locally known Wisconsin Market is only blocks from this vacation home. You can also find a great coffee shop next door to Wisconsin Market. It is only a short walk to the bustling nightlife of downtown Oceanside and fishing right off the Oceanside Pier. If you are feeling adventurous, check out Oceanside Harbor to rent a boat, wave runner, or paddle boat for the day. ASK OWNER FOR INFO ON OUR PRIVATE AIRPORT VALET. Dogs are allowed but they cannot be over 40 lbs or the guests will be asked to leave. Breed restrictions apply, please clear pets with owner before booking. The pet fee is a non-refundable $100 per dog.

Property manager

Ray Raban

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

$100 non-refundable fee - see description

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oceanside

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Townsite, a neighbourhood in Oceanside. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. California Surf Museum and The Pier at Oceanside are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

Oceanside Strand Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Oceanside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Oceanside Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
The Pier at Oceanside - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Oceanside Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Oceanside Transit Center - 10 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Shelter Club - ‬11 min walk
‪Crackheads Oceanside - ‬10 min walk
‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬13 min walk
‪Sound By The Sea - ‬12 min walk
‪Piper - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT located?

Located in Townsite, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Buccaneer Beach and Oceanside Beach. Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier are also within 15 minutes. Oceanside Transit Center is 10 minutes by foot.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randi W.

12 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second summer here and loved it just as much!

Ray is great and check in is so easy. Ray is quick to respond and we just love this place. The front area with the hot tubs and the beach right across the street is our favorite! Grilling out front and enjoying the view is the best. We love Oceanside and will book here again next summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remmy T.

4 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!! Great overall experience and can not wait till the next time.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria O.

24 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View, Quiet Area

Had a lovely stay overnight in the area to enjoy the local cuisine with friends and relax. We had a few small hiccups upon arrival, but it was easily overcome. We were able to relax and enjoy the view. Check-in and check-out was easy and fit our time schedule nicely.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

4 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful view

Had a wonderful stay. Such a great location with beautiful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahnee H.

2 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Million dollar view

Paradise! People watch off the front patio! Soaked in the hot tub! Had the best birthday trip with my sister!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy G.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Central Location

The property is nicely located for quick trips to Carlsbad, San Diego and Cornado Island. The ocean view from the balcony was enjoyable and far enough away from The Strand that it was relatively quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne S.

23 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach house!

Cute house with great beach vibe!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

16 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hard to beat

I recently stayed at the Beachfront Cottage and was thoroughly impressed by the fantastic value for the location. The view is hard to beat, offering a picturesque backdrop that made my stay even more enjoyable. It's an easy walk to downtown restaurants, and I highly recommend not missing the Oceanside Sunset Market on Thursday nights—it's a local gem!One of the highlights was sitting at a fire table right on the Strand, which added a cozy and unique touch to the experience. While the place is a bit aged and the amenities are on the minimalist side, they are appropriate for the price. Overall, a great stay with plenty of charm and convenience.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

10 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another awesome stay!

Can’t beat the location or the views. Responsiveness of host is amazing. This was our second stay here and We’re looking forward to our next one!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

11 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location right on the Strand. Ocean front.

Right on the Strand with plenty of private space for activities. Huge gated area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

B & K V.

3 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wave surround sound the best!

It was the perfect location to let the sound of the ocean drown out the stress. The establishment has a significant amount of its original architectural charm which is refreshing for this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

3 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Nice location, easy walk to pier, very hospitable host And nice guests both nights in the other level. Will be returning

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

15 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location!

Great home, great location! No washer and dryer which would be a nice addition, but this cute home is definitely great for families who want to enjoy the beach! The property manager was responsive and very cool. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

4 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cake by the ocean

Had a great time. Had an emergency and had to leave a day early but we will be back. Perfect local getaway for us. Ray and his crew fixed us up 😁

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne S.

16 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Beach House

Great view of the Ocean. Nice casual beachy feel. Kitchen was loaded with supplies. Owner had fantastic communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

12 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

My wife and I enjoyed being on the Strand and being able to walk to the pier or the local restaurants. Plenty of things to do and see or just kick back and watch the people or the waves. Ray is a great host and was available when needed. Thanks for the great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

1 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Oceanfront property!

We had a wonderful time watching the waves from the upper balcony and always had a view! The hosts were exceptional and took great care of all of our needs. We loved it so much that we added 2 additional days to our trip and the hosts worked with us to do that. An amazing time, close to shopping, food and the water! Wish we could have stayed even longer! Thanks Jen and Ray for an incredible week!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri O.

3 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house

Great little house on the beach to stay in. Nice to have a great view and nobody to block you. The house floorplan is a little quirky, but very comfortable. Terrific. beds in both rooms. Ray is a terrific host. He actually drove us to a restaurant he thought we would love and we did. We plan on rebooking again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

13 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winner

You can’t beat the location at the end of the Strand. While this is not a luxury unit, it had everything we needed. Beds were comfy, a/c did the trick, and everything except the golf cart worked. New towels were a plus and at least Bellagio standard room hotel quality—very soft. It felt like home for a few days. The host was friendly and quick to respond to our only call. We’d definitely start here if coming back to Oceanside. The only downers were a dirty hot tub (could have been the dirty guests in the lower unit) and a horde of ants on the deck after a piece of food fell under the table.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clayton C.

5 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solid choice

The location is why you are there. The upstairs unit view is why you are there. So manage your expectations and enjoy the relatively lower rental cost. Ray communicates immediately and there were no surprises.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ B.

26 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lot of Fun

I usually stay at a nearby timeshare that gets rented out by the owners, but chose this place instead. Very glad I did. Communication was excellent with the owner/management. Waking up and propping myself up in bed and watching the ocean through the front siding glass door was incredible. Plus it has a front porch that we ate several breakfasts and meals. I was happy we stayed here and hope to go back soon. The only issue is that the water heater went out on Sunday afternoon, but it was turned back on early Monday morning. Still a great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi W.

16 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect view and relaxing spot

The host, Ray, is absolutely amazing. So friendly, communicative and just wanted us to have a relaxing time with our family. The place was perfect for our family. Right on the strand with easy beach access for my whole family. Boogie boards were a huge hit for my 2 teenage sons and our 9 year old. The hot tub was so amazing to jump into after spending the day at the beach. Watching the waves, surfers, and sailboats pass by was so relaxing to watch on our giant patio. We grilled on the outdoor grill with our family and just had an amazing time. Portable a/c kept the place nice and cool during the warm part of the day in July and we slept so well on the comfy beds. Thank you, Ray, for an amazing trip filled with many family memories. We will be back next year for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z., Vail, AZ

15 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This location was perfect for enjoying the ocean every second. We ate our meals on the balcony and just soaked it all in. It rained during our stay but with the door open and the views from the large windows we didn’t miss out on ocean time. The unit is older but has been well kept. It is a short walk to shops, restaurants and a little store. I will definitely stay in this unit in the future. Ray and Jennifer were extremely helpful and quick to answer any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jody A.

22 Mar, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot! VERY helpful and friendly host/owner!

Really great spot! The rocks right outside the property overlooking the ocean are beautiful and an incredible place to watch the sunset- or watch a seal playing around. Its about a 10 min walk (with a 3 yr old) to the beach. It's not the sandiest beach, but its fun and perfect for kids to explore and play! The hot tub is great to warm up in after a cool day at the beach (we went in March). The owner, Ray, is one of the nicest property owners i've come across on VRBO. Truly helpful and fast to reply. If you forgot snacks- or need a bottle of wine- head up to Wisconsin Market- it is FULL of fun snacks/treats for all ages! Be sure to text Jenny (the host) if you need fresh towels or kids games- or really anything, she's very helpful! Would come here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark D.

4 Aug, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst stay !!!!!

Total the worst stay Ac unit not working! No internet! Ants all over the place the place is not kept up at all the host will not answer you at all doesn’t care he owns a grocery store around the corner. If something doesn’t work, he rather bring you beer or something. This place should be shut down he should not be renting it out. I am looking for some type of compensation. If you’re looking for a place to stay, do not stay here. Oh another one. The hot tub was not working since our stay called the owner he brought some guy out. They did not know what the hell he was doing kept coming and going this guy is truly a slum landlord, he keeps saying he wants to keep it California style also said that he should tear down pictures. Do not look like the place at all so if you’re looking for a nice place to stay, I wouldn’t stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ray Raban

I have been in Oceanside for over 30 years.

Why they chose this property

Prime upper-unit beachfront location on the Strand in Oceanside, California.

What makes this property unique

* Steps to the beach
* 100 yards to the local market
* 5-minute walk to Downtown Oceanside
* 5-minute walk to the Coaster train
* Shared ocean front outdoor heated spa is a phenomenal spot to watch the sunset

Spacious and Convenient!