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Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oceanside, CA
  • Oceanside Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oceanside Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Oceanside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room

2 Single Beds

Other

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC

The Strand Oasis

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Your perfect family beach vacation awaits at this oceanfront retreat, located right on the boardwalk with a breathtaking view. This 2,653-square-foot home boasts modern updates, charming decor, and plush furnishings throughout two levels, providing both comfort and convenience.

Each floor offers well-appointed seating areas and access to epic outdoor space. Take in a vibrant sunset while gathered on the patio overlooking the boardwalk, or walk through the French doors from the upstairs living room to relax on the second-floor balcony. The town of Oceanside provides the quintessential coastal experience with a charming harbor, historic wooden pier, and wide sandy beaches. Soak up the sun, surf the waves, or bike the strand a half-mile to the pier. Nestled between San Diego and LA, Oceanside offers one of the most authentic California beach town experiences with its rich history and thriving surf culture. Enjoy a family-friendly destination near LEGOLAND.

The interior provides ample space for everyone to unwind and relax, cooled with central air. The downstairs living areas acts its one private retreat with comfortable seating, a lovely kitchenette, a dining table, and TV. Here, a unique door disguised as a bookshelf opens to the main entry with access to the top floor. The upstairs living area offers a wall of windows overlooking the Pacific, an inviting kitchen with counter seating for mealtimes, more seating area, and the upstairs primary bedroom with a lavish en suite bath that features a large vanity, jetted tub, and an oversized walk-in shower. A washer/dryer, complimentary WiFi, a gas grill, beach chairs, and an umbrella are provided.

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is not operational.
This home utilizes decibel-level monitors.
Every April and May, beach sand restoration takes place along The Strand. Beach access can be limited, views may be obstructed, and tractors will be there.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Oceanside

Located in Townsite, a neighbourhood in Oceanside, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Oceanside Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iron Sights Shooting Range or Frontwave Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oceanside Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanside Harbor Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanside Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oceanside Broiler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Burgers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Petite Madeline Bakery - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boardwalk beauty with epic oceanfront views, charming interior, balcony & AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Townsite holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier. Oceanside Harbor Beach and California Surf Museum are also within 15 minutes. Oceanside Transit Center is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L D.

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

Amazing

Already rented for next year!! Loved this place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

Awesome place to stay

Love the beachfront the waves from the upper story we could see every morning while having coffee we love that there were separate quarters for our best friends !!All around great place to stay and close to everything 😊 we will definitely return .
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10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Paradise found

So clean so lovely so homey and every need was covered
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10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Wonderful beach house

Best value compared to other homes in the area and you absolutely cannot beat the location. The home was well kept, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. Would give 4.5 stars if I could as the master bedroom bed was not very comfortable, but we made it work, that was the only downside to our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie P.

Great family home

The ground level was great for my kids and grand baby! Loved it!!.
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8/10 Good

Steven L.

Great Location - Nice Place

Works well for us - Daughter's family downstairs - complete 1 bedroom unit - while grandparents and living area upstairs. Starting to show age.
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10/10 Excellent

Gena B.

Perfect location and view

We loved this place! Steps to the beach. The view was perfect. Well supplied summer house. Clean. A/C great for the end of August.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Great house!

Location is awesome and the new furniture is great!
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10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Beautiful and Busy

The beach is literally steps away from the house. The sand does have some medium size rocks but not too bad. The beach is very clean. There are alot of people who set up their chairs early so if you want a spot, you must get up early and set up chairs, umbrella or gazebo. If you are a people watcher and car watcher you will love this beach house. It is busy but the beach is very clean and there were no issues at all. The weather was awesome. Everything worked properly in the house. The beds were very comfortable. Parking is awesome: enough room for three cars which is unheard of in a beach area. Close to stores and restaurants and the harbor.
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10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Awesome beach access

We have 6 children ranging from young adult to elementary age. This house has ample space for all of us and has great views and front door access to the beach, literally steps away. This is our second year booking and we will continue to do so. Thank you for the memories!
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10/10 Excellent

Vongvichith R.

Steps from the ocean

Have stayed here a few times they’ve made some nice updates. Kitchen well stocked home was clean beds comfortable. Can’t wait to come back
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10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Great place!

We stayed here for three weeks in February. It is fantastic. Great location, right on The Strand, great views from the balcony, perfect for sunsets. Wi-Fi is not the strongest. Internet conked out entirely during the Super Bowl, but that may have been a neighborhood issue. Nice to have a garage, and a big one at that. Didn't use the provided bikes or chairs in the garage, they looked a little dated, but seemed functional. The bed in the primary bedroom is now a king, and quite comfy. Kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans, utensils, appliances, etc. Everything we needed. Some basic spices were there. Would absolutely recommend and stay again.
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8/10 Good

Nestle R.

Great House Great Location Great People

This is an amazing house right on the beach, we had a great time here. The view from the balcony and family room was spectacular. Watching the sunset on our balcony, family room and front patio was the highlight of each day, such an experience. Walking every morning on the beach with other friendly neighbors/people was unforgettable. Kitchen is fully equipped. Garage parking in the back was nice with its own remote control, made it easy to come and go. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Mercedes R.

Oceanside beauty!!

We absolutely loved everything about this home. Location, location, location! Ample space, all queen comfortable beds, parking! So many pluses! Thursday Market up the road, restaurants/bars withing walking distance or a free local taxi service a phone call away! Only negative or more like upgrade opportunity for owners is to provide better quality toilet paper and paper towels. They were so thin a roll only lasts 2 days. Aside from those 2 minor thing, all was perfect! Thank you, we will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Chamayne O.

Exactly as advertised

The beach view and access are perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had 5 adults and plenty of space.
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8/10 Good

Allan O.

Oceanside Oasis

Great house right in the beach. Beautiful view of the ocean. The house is decorated to feel warm and welcoming. Kitchen is well stocked most everything you need to cook and feed a crowd. Fun spa bathtub and loved the glass shower. Downstairs was perfect for the grandkids with a trundle bed. Nice patio to have bbqs and fire pit to make s’mores.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Rebecca W.

Perfect location, but needs some work

We have been vacationing in Oceanside for ten years. The house we usually rent was occupied (how dare they!) and so we went with this one this year. We'll be immediately booking our regular house for next year. First, the bad. The master bed is a double, not a queen. !!!!!!! Definitely not meant for two full-grown adults. The master bedroom door does not lock. And it's glass. So that's an issue. The "office" in the listing (and on the floorplans) denote a separate space. Nope. It's merely a large entryway into the master bedroom. I had intended to put a couple kids there, but I guess not. The listing says it sleeps eight. But there are only three beds. There are two futon-type couches that fold down, but no bedding for them. (One was deemed quite comfortable by my teenager, but the other was super scratchy. And again, no sheet to put on it.) So that's frustrating. Again, despite saying it accommodates eight, the table only seats four. So the rest of us were precariously balancing plates on our laps. THEY ONLY PROVIDE ONE TRASH BAG. We paid through the nose to stay here for a week. One garbage bag? Seriously? The downstairs microwave didn't work. The master bedroom provided zero space to put anything away. No dressers. No shelves. And the closet was locked. So our stuff was just piled up on the floor. I'm an organizer, so this drove me nuts all week. The air conditioner only worked on the first floor, not the second. The basement TV didn't work. A couple weeks before our arrival, I reached out to Vacasa to ask if any beach gear was provided. I don't really care either way, I just wanted to know what to pack. I was told the house had one umbrella and two beach chairs. So I was quite surprised to see at least ten chairs, a plethora of sand toys, and a whole bunch of boogie boards in the garage. I was annoyed though; that means I could have saved a lot of room by not packing ours. (And it clearly indicates that the management company doesn't actually know the house.) Now the good: Seriously can't beat the location. The beach is RIGHT THERE. And lots of fun shops and eats within walking distance. I appreciated the black-out curtains in the bedrooms. The basement bedroom in particular was pitch black. The secret "bookshelf door" is just so fun. My kids thought it was the coolest thing ever. And it was! I was quite impressed with their selection of books. There was a wide variety of interests and disciplines, some quite cerebral. Found some fun summer reads. The kitchen was pretty well stocked. (Although no cookie sheets or baking dishes - but lots of pots and pans!) The second floor living room provided lots of squishy chairs and seating; it was great to spread out. And the little balcony overlooking the beach was heavenly. Having two "living room" spaces was delightful. We could send the teenagers to the basement and keep the noise decently contained. They had plenty of towels; it's one of my pet peeves when it sleeps eight but provides four towels. Having a garage was really nice - I know how rare that is here. So conclusion: the house has great bones and with very little effort could be made really stellar. The master bedroom needs a new bed and a dresser or clothing rack. Also a new door. The listing needs to remove the office as a space, and clarify what beach gear is provided. Also fix the AC and the basement appliances too. And for crying out loud, provide your renters with supplies for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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4/10 Poor

Mary G.

Not worth the price!

The location is the best thing about this house. Otherwise, it’s awkwardly built, old and outdated (indoor AND outdoor furniture, appliances, decor, everything pretty much), hot inside with no ac/not adequate windows or fans, and not children/elderly adult friendly with the most narrow and slippery tile staircase. We received notice that we could check in early and arrived to a filthy house. Apparently, housekeeping didn’t get notice that we were able to check in 2 hours before and hadn’t cleaned. They cleaned the big stuff while we were there but it was very rushed and didn’t feel complete. They at least made the beds, threw out the trash, and swept the floor. No bed in the entire house was comfortable, there were ants in the living room, and the outdoor set-up was really dirty and rusted. I called the management company when we arrived to a dirty house and they tried to contact the local manager but got no response and they never called me back. Overall, I give it the two stars solely based on access to the beach and location of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Erin H.

Great location. Needs work.

The location and the size of the house are great but it needs work. The patio was full of weeds and the fire pit was rusted and falling apart. The outside of the home needs cleaning. The balcony furniture needs to be thrown out and the balcony cleaned. The railings are rusted and then painted over. The windows of the front of the house, both upstairs and downstairs don’t open so it gets stuffy. The master bedroom is in the back of the house with no airflow and only one window that opens. There is a ceiling fan that was helpful. There is no AC. The master bed is very high and difficult to get in if short. The internet did not work and the instructions on the website were wrong. I called, emailed and texted regarding the issue. They were supposed to send someone out the next day but never heard back. We reset the internet and it intermittently worked but not with the name that was given with check in and it was not a secure network. There are also some pictures of the owner’s children (I assume), which was a little odd. Overall, would not stay again. It is the least kept up of the properties on the north side of the strand. Choose one of the other properties unless it is only the location you are looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Paradise on the Strand

The Strand provided the most amazing family getaway. We took my son’s family and second newborn. 18 month old big sister had a marvelous time on the beach. The house is amazing
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8/10 Good

Kellie N.

Great home in memorable location!

The location and decor are so beautiful! It fit our group wonderfully. The management was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID N.

918 THE STRAND

This home was awesome and made our week stay as memorable as it ever could be. The location, cleanliness, and comfortability of the home was above and beyond our expectations. My family and I will definitely rent this property again. Only downside was there was no A/C in the home, but luckily for us the weather was descent. Highly recommend.

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and proximity to the ocean was great, that was pretty much the only thing that was nice. The house was dirty, old, outdated, hot, and not easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lars J.

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

Our stay

The property and location was great. The two things that were a bit frustrating was the Wifi network and password were totally wrong and we had to go through the modem setup process to even get it working. Also wifi only worked in the front of the house not the back rooms. The other and I must have missed this when booking several months ago was no A/C except one bedroom downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Amazing Beach House!

Lots of room and beds and just footsteps from the beach. Pier and great little downtown area made for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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