Bright, attractive family house right on beach w/firepit, free WiFi, private W/D Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Bright, attractive family house right on beach w/firepit, free WiFi, private W/D pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Bright, attractive family house right on beach w/firepit, free WiFi, private W/D located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Oceanside vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of South Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Beach. Buccaneer Beach and Saint Malo Beach are also within 15 minutes. Oceanside Transit Center is 29 minutes by foot.

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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

1 September 2024

Great beach house

Loved our week here. House surpassed our expectations. Only negative was the difficulty getting down to the beach from the property. We really enjoyed the private beach area on the property though.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

james r.

4 June 2024

Beautiful location at a great price

Great location and private beach. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Janelle R S.

26 May 2024

Lovely Home!

Beds were comfy. View was amazing!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

2 April 2024

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Beautiful Property and Location

Although we had rain the entire weekend, the location was beautiful with the sound of waves crashing and a beautiful view of the ocean. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

17 November 2023

Lovely place!

Already planning our trip back.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

30 April 2024

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Family getaway

The home was great and perfect size for our family of 7. Very family friendly place. The view is unbeatable and the beach backyard was great. We enjoyed the short walk to the Buccaneer cafe every morning. The only feedback for action would be to have a little more bathroom and kitchen supplies on hand. We would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

7 January 2024

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Perfect spot!

We lived in the area for several years but love to come back annually. This is a perfect location. It’s off the Stand so no people noise, the walk-ability is amazing and the views are spectacular! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was great and the space on the sand was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori k.

27 February 2024

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Sunset view

Outstanding location. Easy access. Beautiful view and spectacular sunset. Very clean and mostly well stocked (no salt in shaker though).

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

17 February 2024

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Great home and location

Home is as described, but actually even nicer than the photos. Great layout of bedrooms and common space. Beach is beautiful and it's wonderful hearing the waves crash against the seawall all day. We enjoyed fires at night in the fire pit, sitting on the balconies, and taking walks in the area. Would definitely choose to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill H., Conway, Arkansas

27 December 2023

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Christmas on the beach

We loved having the entire property. Easy walk to restaurants and the pier. Very nice outdoor area. Host was very responsive and helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

7 February 2024

Very relaxing

The sound of the pounding waves

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

24 April 2024

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Fantastic Oceanside stay!

We had a lovely stay over spring break as a family of 4 with two kids under 8. The views and sounds of the waves were incredible! The house was clean and cozy - there was more space and seating in the main living room than I’d realized from the pictures. We weren’t able to get down to the water with the tides, but we took the short walk to the rocky beach area a few blocks away and had plenty of sand time in Carlsbad. That’s where we headed for a few meals and Legoland; the house location made that an easy drive and was also walkable to a few good breakfast spots. Would definitely recommend this place to others looking to visit the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

22 June 2024

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Family of 6 vacation

We loved the house and enjoyed our stay! There are a lot of stairs in the home. You cannot go down to the water easy at all, and Oceanside Beach was driving distance. We were bummed there was no beach within walking distance that was a place we could go swim. It was nice to walk to the Beach Cafe and Buccaneers Cafe, nice neighborhood. We enjoyed it very much and the communication was great with the property management. We also noticed our sand was raked in the morning and that was nice. Was able to have a fire each night, but had to bring our own wood so just know that. Great place and would go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene P.

1 February 2024

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Relaxing Beach vacation

Loved the house , the unobstructed ocean view, private sandy beach area with chairs and caretaker who came early to rake and clean the sand after high tide! Excellent location .. walked to coffee shops, grocery store and scenic neighborhoods. Minutes from downtown , the harbor and the strand ! Even on cloudy days enjoyed the sound of ocean waves, watching dolphin and even saw a whale! Would love to come back in summer or Fall !!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie S.

12 March 2023

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Oceanside

Loved the house & the area it was located in. The backyard was great & we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

9 April 2024

What a view! Would come back again!

We loved the view of the ocean from the decks, and it was a very comfortable home. The private beach was a joy. If you plan to sleep 8 folks you would need to share beds. More of a couples site unless family members/kids share beds. Even though it was on a street the night noise was minimal, though we were visiting in spring and not the summer months. If you LOVE puzzles there are a lot and we spent time putting one together. There was LOTS of books on shelves if you want to curl up with one. Appreciated the working dish washer and the laundry machines (though we didn't use them).

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

3 July 2024

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Beware of Booking Practices

Beware of booking this property through VRBO as I was charged a large service fee to book this property through VRBO. It was not stated that this was a fee for VACASA to list this property on the VRBO website. I feel this is deceitful and I was not offered a refund when asked about this charge. If you look at the bottom of the page under the About the Host section, it will state that this property is Hosted by VACASA...which they were great to deal with. No where does it state that booking through VRBO will you be charged an exorbitant amount to book this property. Save yourself and go directly to the VACASA website.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

22 November 2023

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Wonderful house

This beach front house was wonderful! It came equipped with everything we needed. We grabbed a few groceries and were able to just hang at the house. Low tide came in the middle of the day so we could climb down the rocks to the water. Not having to drive to the beach was amazing. However if you’re unable to get down the rocks there is beach access within a couple blocks. We loved being within walking distance to Beach Break Cafe. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

14 March 2023

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WE ENJOYED THIS BEACH HOUSE!

This beach house was perfect for our extended family. Very spacious house was bright, warm, comfy, clean and peaceful. The kitchen was well-equipped with EVERYTHING you would need and appliances was great too! This wonderful house definitely lexceeded expectations. Thank you, Vacasa! 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

21 July 2023

Family Vacation Spot 5 years and counting!

We will never get tired of this place!!! If you’re looking for a place on the beach where you never have to leave, this is your place! We travel with 6 adults and 3 little ones and you will never see us hauling a wagon to the beach, cuz we literally step outside to our own private beach! One big trip to the local Costco and we have all we need ! Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, and the view and crashing waves are all we see and hear! We will never get tired of our vacation spot in this cottage on the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Gallagher C.

13 September 2023

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Great Little Getaway

Took my wife and 5 young boys for a shaker vacation. The space was more than adequate and well-equipped to make the stay very enjoyable. The place was clean, easy to access, and in relatively quiet neighborhood. Neighbors on both sides are elderly and friendly year-round residents, so you don’t have to worry about other vacationers being rowdy. The view was great, and while you can’t currently get down to the water directly from the property, you still get to enjoy the sound of the surf and the sights of boaters and sea life off shore. We even got to watch a pod of dolphins play and hunt right off shore from the property, within as little as 50 yards from shore. We would definitely recommend this place to anybody!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ada C.

29 November 2023

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Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay with our family. This house is right on the beach which was perfect for our grandkids. They loved to go out and play in the sand and we made s’mores in the evening. We had access to the water when the tide was low but there wasn’t many beach toys that we found and wished we had games like cornhole or something to play. The house was very nice and clean and perfect for families with kids. We also liked the neighborhood. There is a park a short walk away and a coffee shop right next to it and more beach access across the street. The garage door opener broke on our 3rd night, the chain snapped off. We were able to manually open the garage and the doors into the house lock with a code so it wasn’t a big deal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much and would rent this house again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

13 October 2023

Absolutely amazing beach house

My family has been renting beach houses from Newport to San Diego for years, and this one is by far one of our favorites. The entire house is yours (something I don't think was made clear in the description) so no sharing the fire bit or sand area with anyone. The kitchen and bathrooms have been re-done very well. There are multiple balconies that all have simply breathtaking views of the ocean that is literally STEPS from the house. There is a rock jetty leading to the ocean and the beach itself is a little rocky but there are sandy beaches very close by as well. You are very close to "downtown" Oceanside with TONS of restaurants and bars. Everything was clean and organized when we arrived. There is gate codes to get into the house (so no need to drive to a rental building to get keys). I was turned off by the very late check in (4pm) and very early check out (10am), which is my only negative about our stay. Otherwise it was simply an absolute amazing stay. We will be returning for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

17 October 2024

Wonderful week by the water

My family of 5 had a wonderful, relaxing week here. Being able to view and have access to the water was incredible. We were able to go out in the early morning or late afternoon. The house's location has easy access to grocery stores and eateries on surface streets as well as freeways. Downtown is less than a 5 minute drive as well as the Oceanside Pier. There is a nice park within walking distance as well as a elevated walking path across the street with various access points. My husband and I slept in the front bedroom on the top floor. We took turns on the pull-out couch with our youngest which was comfy. Our teens took the bedrooms on the lower level. There's some minor wear and tear on the house, though nothing that took away from its charm or function. Guests can get to the beach over a rocky path though it was a little challenging for our youngest (6 y.o.). My teens and I were able to navigate it (even in the dark, with care). There is a public access point, less than a block away with stairs and a few within walking distance. The ocean is LOUD though the windows and shutters do block it out for those who might find it bothersome. Street traffic was generally light, it didn't cause any issues when sleeping in the front bedroom. The area is active with walkers, runners and bicyclists. We didn't have any issues with noisy neighbors in fact we met one at our departure and he was very pleasant. The garage is small. We fit our mid-size SUV rental (Hyundai Santa Fe) in it the first night after unloading, there wasn't much room to exit the vehicle. We parked on the street for the remainder of the time without issue. Pros: -Comfy beds, with extra linens -Nice indoor sitting, tasteful and minimal décor -Access to wash and dryer (not coin-operated as one review noted) with some complementary detergent pods -Well-equipped kitchen (except for one, see "cons"), incl. a small amount of spices and oils for cooking; we especially appreciated the more casual plates and children's dishware/utensils. -Lots of puzzles and books, including some for children -Beach toys and boards -Cleaning supplies (We had to sweep at least once a day because of the sand we trailed in.) Cons: -Noticeable pet/litter smell in the laundry room, didn't permeate the house -Slight musty smell in main living room when we first entered home, didn't linger for duration of stay. -For our active family the paper towels in the kitchen weren't enough. We went through two rolls easily. We didn't find the dishtowels under the sink until the day before our departure. -I do wish there was a better lock on the main door which leads to the garage. It doesn't lock on the interior side so if you turn the knob, it opens. (This was a safety concern specific for our son, though it may not be one for other families who have less curious children. We felt safe in the home otherwise.) -The TV in a little challenging to figure out. We would most definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

11 August 2018

A great beachfront property, perfect for families.

This house provided a nearly perfect vacation spot for our family. Well appointed inside and very comfortable for our family of six plus Grandma. We could hang out all day under the awesome thatched roof palapa with our toes in the sand, then spend the evening roasting hot dogs and smores over the firepit. The views from the kitchen and living room are amazing! The house has most everthing you need plus books and puzzles keep you busy when youre not at the beach. During our stay the surf was unusually large so was had to wait for low tide to go down the rock stairs into the water. When it finally calmed down it was a great surfing right from the backyard! The upstairs bedroom was perfect for Grandma since it was on the street level and she doesn't take stairs well. (It's two flights down to the backyard) My wife and I took the cozy little queen room downstairs with a door to the lower balcony and our three girls fit nicely in the larger queen room next to us. We did need to buy a twin camping mattress as we couldn't find the cap for the one in the closet. Our son slept on the comfortable but squeaky sofa sleeper upstairs. Don't miss the Sunset Market in Oceanside if you're here on Thursday night. The food choices are amazing. Also, it's a great walk to the pier and back! Legoland is around the corner and SeaWorld is about 45 minutes away with traffic, and traffic has become a lot worse into San Diego so bring your patience. Here are some things you should know: The house does not have air conditioning. We stayed during a particularly hot and humid week, which could be uncomfortable for some but we just opened up the windows and used the fans we found in the closets. Staying right next to the surf also means everything feels wet all the time. Again, didn't bother us as it's all part of staying next to the sea. The "Green" frying pans are difficult to clean. Might consider bringing your favorite. The car port will fit your Mini Cooper or Smart car but anything larger you'll have to park on the street. You can park on either side but pay close attention to the street cleaning days that occur twice per month. You WILL get a ticket if you're parked on the wrong side of the street. They had not one but two officers following the sweeper. I ended up parking at the beach lot down the street to avoid having to reposition, they do both sides on same morning. Parking on weekdays is fine but on weekends it's a mad house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

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