Upscale Steps-to-the-Beach Home. Awesome Front Ocean Views. Stunning Home!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This upscale vacation home sits in Townsite, a beachfront neighborhood of Oceanside, California, between the Cape Cod-style harbor and the Oceanside Pier. It offers full front ocean views and direct beach access via a backyard gate, making it one of the more distinctive stay options in the area. The property is professionally decorated and fully air conditioned throughout.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
The home has four bedrooms and sleeps up to 12 guests. Three master bedrooms feature pillow-top king beds, two with full ocean views and the third with a private ocean-view patio, while a surf-themed kids' bunk room sleeps four and has its own attached bath. The family room adds a Tempur-Pedic queen sofa bed, a 70-inch HD TV with surround sound, and each bedroom has its own 46-inch flat-screen TV.
Kitchen & Dining
The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with granite countertops, a Viking professional cooktop, two large refrigerators, a silent dishwasher, oven, microwave, and even lobster pots for cooking. Guests who prefer to eat out have several restaurants and bars within walking distance, including Amalfi Cucina Italiana, The Rooftop Bar, Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, and Oceanside Broiler.
Outdoor Space & Recreation
A large deck overlooking the Pacific offers 180-degree white-water views, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and a stainless steel gas BBQ grill for outdoor dining. A backyard play area sits beneath the deck among palm trees and bamboo, and the property provides four beach cruiser bicycles with helmets, a beach wagon, boogie boards, and sand toys. There is also a private patio and balcony space for relaxing with ocean views.
Practical Amenities
The home includes free Wi-Fi, free parking with a rare four onsite spaces (two enclosed garage spots and two driveway spots for larger vehicles), two washers and two dryers, air conditioning and heating, an ironing board, and a crib along with pack n' plays and a highchair for families. It is a smoke-free property.
Location
The home is walking distance to dining, bars, and an ice cream shop, and near Oceanside Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, LEGOLAND California, and the California Surf Museum. Bus stops along Coast Hwy are within roughly 500-900 meters, the Oceanside train station is about 1.1km away, and San Diego International Airport is roughly 55km away.
Best for
This home suits families, multi-generational groups, and girlfriend or friend getaways looking for a spacious beachfront base, thanks to its four bedrooms, kid-friendly gear (pack n' plays, highchair, crib), and bunk room for children. It also appeals to travelers wanting car-free beach access, with the property literally steps from the sand and beach cruisers provided for exploring the area.
Travel tips
Book garage parking in mind if traveling with larger vehicles, since the property offers a rare four onsite spaces split between two enclosed garage spots and two driveway spots. Use the beach cruisers or the provided beach wagon to get to the sand quickly through the backyard gate, and take advantage of nearby bus stops along Coast Hwy for getting around Oceanside without a car. Note the house rules: no pets, no events or bachelor parties, and guests must be 25 or older to book.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the home's cleanliness, well-stocked kitchen, and the standout ocean and pier views from the deck, calling it ideal for family vacations and girls' trips. Hosts are frequently mentioned as kind and hospitable, contributing to a strong overall guest experience reflected in the very high rating across hundreds of reviews. One recurring critique is that the advertised sleeping capacity feels overstated, with a reviewer noting it comfortably fits closer to three couples and two children rather than a full twelve, and another guest suggested adding a hot tub as an enhancement.
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