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Private Backyard with patios and shuffle board

Living space with French doors to back yard patio and shuffle board.

Full Size Kitchen with clothes washer/dryer combo

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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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Oceanside, CA

Oceanside Pier5 min drive
Oceanside Beach6 min drive
SoCal Sports Complex7 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I felt like I was home when I entered the casita! A well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, plenty of table space and outlets f...

Barbara R.

Mar 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing, Romantic, and Fun! Private, Quiet, and Less than a mile to the Ocean!

Dream vacation one-bedroom home. Less than mile to beautiful ocean. Parking steps from front door. Comfortable, cozy & clean home w/outdoor speakers on patio, ambient lighting, two ceiling fans, ping pong table, a gas firepit and a decorative faux firepit, horse shoes, bean bag toss, gas BBQ, beach supplies, cable tv in living room & bedroom, full kitchen. The perfect place for a private getaway, happy times & making lasting memories.
Essential Business Amenities: Free Wireless Internet and HP Color Printer, Towels, Deluxe Bedding, Soap, Shampoo,Hangers, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Laptop Friendly Workspace consisting of a Table (other than the dining table) and Desk with a chair.
Romantic Getaway and Tropical Resort Decor: The full kitchen has all new appliances and purified water. Wireless HP Colored Printer . The home and all rooms are wheel chair friendly/accessible. There is a yoga mat, foam roller, jump ropes, and other fun workout items. Pet-free to accommodate people with animal allergies. No smoking on premises to accommodate people with allergies.
Fun and Recreational Amenities: There is a completely private patio on the west side of the guest home with a ping pong table and horse shoes. On the east side, there is a gas fire pit on the patio with string lighting, an outdoor shower with hot water, a gas BBQ, lounge chairs, and outdoor dining table with umbrella.
Guest interaction: We plan to be here to greet guests when they arrive. Also we like to give guests their privacy, and we have someone nearby to assist with any needs that may come up during your stay if we are not around.
Neighborhood overview: This is a quiet, friendly neighborhood, yet very close to Hwys 5 & 78 for quick access to fun adventures. Free tennis courts are 1 1/2 blocks away. The beach is less than a mile. The Beach Break Cafe (best breakfast in No. County) and Urge Gastropub are both 8 blocks from your front door.
Getting around: Pleasant walk (about 1 mile) to the beach. The Oceanside Transit Center/Train Station is 2 miles away and the Carlsbad Village Station is 1 1/2 miles away. Bike rentals available.
Other things to note: We have body boards, beach chairs, and beach towels to enjoy during your stay.

Property manager

Pam Grubbs

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Crib available for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Some exceptions made - call for inquiry

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on the premises .

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Property Registration Number TOT-1262008

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oceanside

This guesthouse is located in South Oceanside, a neighbourhood in Oceanside, and is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and SoCal Sports Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center, or check out an event or a game at Iron Sights Shooting Range. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

The Pier at Oceanside - 4 min drive
Oceanside Strand Beach - 5 min drive
Oceanside Pier - 5 min drive
Oceanside Beach - 6 min drive
SoCal Sports Complex - 7 min drive

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 3 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Applebee's - ‬3 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, Romantic, and Fun! Private, Quiet, and Less than a mile to the Ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, Romantic, and Fun! Private, Quiet, and Less than a mile to the Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, Romantic, and Fun! Private, Quiet, and Less than a mile to the Ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, Romantic, and Fun! Private, Quiet, and Less than a mile to the Ocean! located?

This family-friendly Oceanside guesthouse is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Oceanside Beach, Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and Buccaneer Beach. Carlsbad State Beach and Saint Malo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

2 July 2024

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

family visit

We had a great time. Pam was a terrific host. The Cottage was immaculate, perfect, in terms of size (for two adults),and absolutely spotless. She thought of everything, chargers for the phones, nice little welcome snacks. Absolutely a gem of a place to stay. Close to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

10 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Getaway!

I felt like I was home when I entered the casita! A well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, plenty of table space and outlets for electronics. Reliable wi-fi. Beautifully decorated. Everything needed for a comfortable stay. The outdoors is inviting with multiple spaces to relax with privacy. A quiet, walkable neighborhood and a short drive to all activities and amenities. Walk to coffee shops, the lagoon, or the ocean. A short drive to hiking trails, parks, and many quaint California towns. I've used VRBO for many rentals and this is a superior property. The owner is accessible, friendly and wants to make a stay as comfortable as possible. I highly recommend this rental and will stay again when possible. Barb R

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

1 Nov 2022

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

Our daughter’s wedding

We couldn’t of a asked for a nicer place to stay. Pam went above and beyond as our host. Such a comfortable and enjoyable casita and private but with a large backyard and everything possible for a fun evening! Thank you Pam!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W., Las Vegas, NV.

18 Aug 2022

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

Nothing Not To Like

Here is my very personal checklist of likes: Convenience: Very close to freeway entrance/exit, making it accessible to virtually any city in the region. Noise: In spite of freeway proximity, home is amazingly quiet! Ours not to reason why. It just is….. Kitchen: Fully equipped for all cooking needs, even though we didn’t cook. Well stocked with coffee, tea, etc. Bed: Definitely comfortable and we’re picky! Exercise: Area is very conducive to walking. One doesn’t have to climb up and down steep hills, whether it’s to the ocean, shopping area and restaurants, or simply strolling around the neighborhood.. TV: Easy to understand. For a change, we didn’t have to fight and struggle to find the channels we wanted. Water purifier: We didn’t have to run out and buy bottled water because she has a built in system. This was one of our favorite rentals, and we have done many over the past 20 plus years. Cottage was beautifully appointed with a light and airy feel, yet private as it’s tucked away behind the host’s house. Garden and patio area is lovely, and Pam bends over backwards to keep her guests happy. We definitely plan to return!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna F., Meadow Vista, Ca

18 May 2022

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

Beautiful casita in Oceanside

My husband and I had stayed at Pam’s place a couple of years ago, we were so happy when we found out it was available. Pam’s place is so convenient, walking to beach, restaurants, shops. If you don’t want to walk she has two bikes to use., and of course all the beach stuff you may need, chairs, umbrella, etc. The casita is cozy, well decorated, everything we needed was there. The private backyard was perfect for morning coffee, a nap in the afternoon and a glass of wine in the evening, beautiful plants and trees all around. We had a nice evening around the fire pit with Pam and her husband Thanks Pam ❤️ Hope to be back soon

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

20 Apr 2022

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

Better than Photos!

Everything went as smoothly as possible. Pam is a wonderful communicator and we hope to return one day.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Mesa

19 Mar 2022

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

Perfect spot

Pam is an amazing host and the casita she built in back is perfect. Close to Everything you could need as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon W.

22 Feb 2022

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

An Amazing Casita

This property was wonderful and the host was equally as wonderful to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell W., Helena, MT

29 Nov 2021

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

Excellent

Everything as advertised

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy G., San Diego

18 Oct 2021

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

Perfect romantic getaway

My husband and I stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary. This adorable casita was the perfect location. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Plenty of things to entertain us at the house. Great location. Would definitely stay again. Pam was the perfect host.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

28 Aug 2021

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

Words can't express how enchanted we were when we entered this adorable guest house.

It has everything we were looking for during our short stay in the area. Cozy, cute, but most of all comfortable, we definitely felt at home. And, while shuffleboard isn't something we've done much of, we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the court. Thank you for your hospitality. We were delighted to stay and hope to return again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

26 July 2021

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

Fun mini-vacation

Pam was an excellent host. We really appreciated the treats she left and all of the extras. We had a lot of fun riding the bikes and boogie boarding. The place had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Mesa

23 Dec 2020

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

Beautiful stay

Pam was incredibly welcoming. Home was just as shown in the pictures if not better. This is the only place we’ll be staying from here on out for our visits. Beautiful relaxing backyard, comfortable bed and all the amenities you Could need

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

22 July 2020

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

Perfect jumping off point

This was an unexpected pleasure. You really can't tell by the listing but this place is small, elegant and perfect for a single woman to get some rest and sneak away to see her family. My grandson, when visiting, loved all the wonderful toys that are there and was very entertained with everything there. Thank you for a wonderful, much needed relaxing stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

13 Dec 2019

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

Quality Property in a Great Location

We had a great experience and Pam, our host was terrific! The house and grounds are lovely and well maintained. The location provides easy access to the surrounding areas and it's a nice walk down to the beach. I was visiting family for Thanksgiving and this was the perfect spot to relax. I will definitely stay here every time I visit the area. Thanks Pam for providing such a special place to stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

25 Sept 2019

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

Great vacation wonderful cottage

We exited I-5 and literally turned onto the first street adjacent to the Interstate. We arrived later than expected and it was dark. The street is not well lit and we had a bit of trouble finding the house. Once we did, it was smooth sailing. The cottage was well laid out, newly remodeled, clean and charming. We were concerned that the highway noise was going to be over the top but we were pleasantly surprised (relieved actually) that we did not hear it at all. We sat outside for coffee every morning and it was very peaceful. One evening we lit the flame in the outside fire pit, nice. The cottage was just minutes, by car, away from Oceanside pier and beach and around 25 minutes to Encinitas. We would definitely stay with Pam and Frank again. Gay and Ken Simeral, Prescott, AZ

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Rice, WA, United States

15 Sept 2019

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

Perfect getaway!

Pam is a wonderful hostess and the property is well located, neat, clean and stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We plan on coming back! Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 July 2019

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

Wonderful hidden treasure - this owner's have made it a little oasis in busy SoCal.

The owner's have looked at even the smallest details. It is clean, nicely furnished, and well equipped.

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

27 Nov 2018

Gorgeous property and easy access! Loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn C.

26 Nov 2018

Wonderful! Great location!

Pam was very hospitable...cute little note greeted us upon arrival. Little home is immaculate, and instructions given on how to use everything. Very user friendly. Would definitely stay again! Thank you, Pam!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Caribbean, Mexico,South Pacific and Las Vegas

12 Sept 2018

A great place to relax

We stayed 7 nights in late August at this wonderful little oasis. The area was close to very nice beaches, shopping, transit and pretty much everything we were hoping to be around during our stay. The cottage was very well equipped for a comfortable stay, most everything was quite new and in pristine condition. The appliances, T.V. and furniture were much better quality than we are used to in a vrbo rental unit. The location was in a quiet neighborhood and close to the San Diego freeway which made for convenient access to all communities in the area. Overall we found that our expectations were exceded and would highly recommend staying here for anyone coming to Oceanside, California.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ed s.

20 Aug 2018

Absolutely a great home and owner

Wonderful. And we will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

19 July 2018

Very nice,

Modern furnishings through out, ocean breezes, very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Meridian

19 June 2018

Great place

Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Every thing you need. Great family memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Blake Z.

30 May 2018

Romantic!

This was a great place to escape too, really fancy inside. Couldn't have found a better honeymoon location

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Pam Grubbs

When I got married over 30 years ago, I one day wanted to own a bed & breakfast, and in my mind, renting out our home is even better. I used to be a vacation planner, an event planner, and a tour guide. I love to see people have opportunities to enjoy the world or simply relax so I have tried to create a home than will encourage and enable making joyful memories. I do my best to greet my guests when they arrive but then allow them to enjoy their privacy once they have settled. Should any need arise, I (or a designated friend) can respond via text to answer any questions that may arise.

Why they chose this property

This home is located close enough to walk to the ocean or nearby restaurants and pubs, yet less than a minute to highway 5 which will take you to countless coastal beaches, attractions, shopping.... For us, this location is the best of all worlds. Even the weather here is perfect for us.

What makes this property unique

We are so glad we built the patios and firepits. In the evening, this is where we enjoy spending our time. We have also added dimmers to the lights in each and every room so that we can create a peaceful or romantic mood in the evening, or see clearly to work on a puzzle or put on make-up.