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The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking the ocean during sunset.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered patio, and a view of palm trees.
A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into the sea, a beach with people and umbrellas, and buildings along the shore.
A spacious living room with a large window, a beige sofa with patterned cushions, a ceiling fan, and a cityscape painting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Oceanside Pier
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Water park access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit

Welcome to The Shining Sea! This new and charming one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront cottage is located steps from the beach in Downtown Oceanside. Enjoy a cozy bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living area with fireplace and ocean views. Relax on the private oceanfront patio or explore nearby restaurants, shops, and the historic Oceanside Pier. With modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and free laundry, The Shining Sea is a perfect seaside escape.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4032898vb
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

About the area

Oceanside

Located in Townsite, a neighbourhood in Oceanside, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buccaneer Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oceanside Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • California Surf Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 6 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Haunted Head Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Petite Madeline Bakery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shining Sea Cottage, Beachfront 1BD, Private Oceanfront Patio and Firepit located?

Located in Townsite, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier. Oceanside Beach and Buccaneer Beach are also within 15 minutes. Oceanside Transit Center is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose a P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place right on the strand!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with lovely amenities. Loved sitting in the window first thing in the morning with may coffee, gazing out to sea :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay right on the strand!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. This is a pet-friendly area and the closeness to the beach is fantastic. This is the second time we have stayed at this exact location and we would come again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the most part everything was lovely, The parking was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey R.

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

Great Oceanside Getaway!

We loved the location, close to the pier and beautiful ocean view! The home was clean and perfect for our one year anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Perfect

Everything about this place was perfect for us. We have a seven month old puppy and she loved meeting all the people and dogs as they walked by out on the patio. It was a perfect size for us. The neighborhood was great and the proximity to the ocean was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Perfect beachside getaway!

This was a perfect spot for our family and our dog! Super clean, comfortable, and baby safe. Million dollar view just steps from the ocean. Walking distance to our favorite taco shop! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilene K.

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

Perfect

Everything was exactly as pictured. Nicely updated great location . The enclosed patio with ocean view allowed us to enjoy outside with our small dog Recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

Quick trip

Beautiful property you won’t be disappointed with the amazing view that it offers. The amenities offered are more than enough to enjoy yourself as they provide a lot. We didn’t really do much in the area just took in the view and relaxed but well worth the trip. Most definitely will book again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

Wow

The view was amazing. Loved the patio especially. You can even watch and hear the ocean from the living room. I loved that they allowed pets so my dog could join us. Many other guests at the other units had pets so it made a nice little community. Place was clean, seemed newly remodeled. Property manager was very responsive to any questions/requests. It was a great location for walking and to restaurants. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

Great Place, perfect location, easy access to beach

Really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location, extremely easy access to beach, and very relaxing. My only objection is the patio is right off the beach and the constant traffic during the day was a lot, but night time was quiet. I also wish there were a broom and mop so we could clean floors as the beach brings lots of water and sand in house. Even though there is no AC the beach brings in cool air, plus the host has fans. I also love they have beach accessories as well. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lexus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
This beach house was beautiful & VERY clean! We were happy with everything it included! The outside patio area was our favorite place to be & being steps away from the ocean was such an amazing experience! However, be aware, it is a very tiny place making it challenging to maneuver around & feel very tight. A few other negatives: the sleeping arrangements are not what is listed. The room has a queen bed not a king, which we were looking forward to. The couch does extend, but I wouldn’t considered it a double sofa bed. (Would be fine for children but not adults) One of the biggest thing for us is we were so excited to bring our dog to experience his first time in the ocean & were very excited this place allowed pets. However, after we were told by friends to make sure Oceanside is dog friendly, we quickly found out it is not. Dogs can be on The Strand but are not allowed near the water. We were devastated & wished the listing stated this because we had to then find a dog sitter & keep him home. The other huge thing that was confusing was the unloading/loading area. We thought we had to unload in the parking area next to the house (which we got told by an occupant we couldn’t use when arriving) But then when someone came to change out the linens, they opened up the gate completely & we then realized you can unload & load in the area of the property. So we wished that was instructed better. Despite all the problems, it was an amazing place & we can’t wait to go back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Perfect in every way!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by CP Vacation Rentals

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As vacation rental hosts, we genuinely enjoy the opportunity to share our beautiful properties with guests from all over the world. It's incredibly rewarding to help create memorable experiences for families, couples, and travelers who are looking for a unique and comfortable place to stay. We love meeting new people, learning about their stories, and providing them with a home away from home.

Being hosts allows us to showcase the best of what our properties and the surrounding areas have to offer. From the stunning beach views to the local attractions, we take pride in curating a personalized and enjoyable experience for every guest. The positive feedback and knowing that we've contributed to someone's special getaway bring us great satisfaction.

Moreover, hosting allows us to be creative and thoughtful in how we design and manage our spaces. We enjoy the process of making sure every detail is perfect, from the décor to the amenities, ensuring that our guests have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It's this combination of hospitality, connection with people, and pride in our properties that makes being vacation rental hosts such a fulfilling experience for us.

Why they chose this property

The Shining Sea is situated right along the picturesque coastline, providing stunning ocean views and direct access to the beach. This prime location allows you to enjoy the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore and breathtaking sunsets every evening. The Strand is a popular area for walking, biking, and people-watching, making it an active and vibrant place to live.

One of the best aspects of this neighborhood is its close proximity to Oceanside Pier and the downtown area, where you can explore a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. The laid-back beach town atmosphere, combined with the convenience of urban amenities, creates a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. Whether you're enjoying a morning stroll on the beach, grabbing a bite at a local café, or watching surfers catch waves, the neighborhood offers a lifestyle that embodies the quintessential Southern California experience.

What makes this property unique

The property is truly special because of its unparalleled proximity to the beach. Located right along the coastline, this home offers the unique advantage of having the sand and surf just steps away from your front door. This kind of access to the beach is a rare find and makes the property an ideal location for those who love the ocean.

Whether you’re looking to take a quick swim, go for a leisurely beach walk, or simply relax while listening to the waves, this property provides the perfect setting for embracing the coastal lifestyle. The convenience of being so close to the water allows you to enjoy spontaneous beach activities without the need for travel or extensive planning. It's a beachfront living experience that combines natural beauty with ultimate convenience, making it a standout property in the area

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