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Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand.

Holiday home with kitchen, near Oceanside Beach

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Welcome
Front yard converted to a putting green. Putter around and then walk to beach
Property grounds
Property grounds
Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on the front porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Oceanside Beach
  • Place, Oceanside Strand Beach
  • Place, Oceanside Pier
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand.

Hip and Tranquil private beach cottage with a quick walk to one of the best beaches in Southern California and world famous Oceanside Pier, casual and upscale restaurants, movie theaters, bars, music at the amphitheater, shopping and dance studio, nearby. You can enjoy all of the noise and fun during the day, and walk back to peace and quiet of a clean modern home to relax. This is indoor/outdoor living. The back yard is fully fenced. There is a private patio off of the living room with a heater, as well as a separate private patio off of the dining room to enjoy.

The house has 2 large bedrooms with Heavenly (R) Queen Sized Beds; lots of drawer and closet space. There is 1 spa inspired bathroom for showers or a leisurely bath. [Coming in just weeks a large master en-suite bathroom with walk in shower].At your request, we can accommodate up to 6 guests, with 2 sleeping in the living room on the comfortable couch and a top quality air mattress.

The fully renovated kitchen is bright and clean, with brand new GE and Bosch appliances. There is a comfortable dining room off of the kitchen, or have your meals on the back patio under the sunshine. You can also prepare your meals on the B-B-Q! There is a brand new Samsung washing machine and dryer for use during your stay.

You have a 42" flat screen TV, DVR, VCR, Blue Ray, with expanded cable and premium channels in the living room. The back bedroom has a 32' flat screen. The study has a laptop computer and unlimited phone calls within the U.S. A Sony stereo for CD's, iPod and iPhone.

All linens are supplied, which are fresh and crisp white cotton. The beds are made to emulate the Westin Heavenly (R) bed. If you want to have more than 4 guests, plush bed linens are provided for the futon and air mattress . . . so it is as comfortable as the Heavenly (R) beds. The bath towels are fresh white cotton, as is the bathrobe for your use while here. (A unique outdoor shower for you to shower prior to coming in the house after a long day at the beach)! A hair dryer is provided for your use, as well. Stainless steel cookware supplied in the kitchen, along with a coffee maker, and an espresso/cappucino machine, if you would prefer. Beach chairs, towels and umbrella are available if you just want to hang out at the beach.

While we are happy to make the arrangements for you to rent a car prior to your arrival, a private concierge is available to you during your stay for an additional charge . . . to set up any activities you would like to enjoy while here.

Local activities include, but are not limited to, golf at the Carlsbad Golf Course, The Crossings, La Costa Resort & Spa, 4 Seasons Aviara, Torrey Pines Golf Course; Legoland; Wild Animal Park; San Diego Zoo; Seaworld; Balboa Park; The Old Globe Theater; USS Midway; Seaport Village; Carlsbad Outlet Mall; Carlsbad Flower Fields; Antiquing in downtown Carlsbad; hot air balloon rides; Del Mar Race Track; Del Mar Fair Grounds; San Diego Harbor; Oceanside Harbor; San Diego Symphony; La Jolla Playhouse.

To the East, enjoy many Indian Casinos, as well as the Temecula Wine County. To the North, the harbor at Dana Point; Laguna Beach; Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland in Anaheim are within an hour; Nixon Library; South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa has fantastic shopping.bathroom is under construction].

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oceanside

Located in Townsite, a neighbourhood in Oceanside, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. The Pier at Oceanside and California Surf Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oceanside Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Oceanside Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 13 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sound By The Sea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crackheads Oceanside - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Larry's Beach Club - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Hip Indoor/Oudoor Living. Just Blocks from Sand. located?

Located in Townsite, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Buccaneer Beach and Oceanside Beach. The Pier at Oceanside and Regal Oceanside are also within 1 mile (2 km). Oceanside Transit Center is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter F Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tv was difficult to operate, otherwise we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable home. Close to nearby attractions and the transportation center to SD. Lovely host. Quick response and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

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

Another Great trip!!

Our 2nd stay here. It was wonderful. Anything and everything you could want or need is provided. The house is beautiful and the yard is amazing! We love the cute neighborhood to exolore with friendly neighbors. Already olanning next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliana S.

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

great place!

this is our second time staying here and we always enjoy our stay. alexandra is a great host & very communicative. the house was clean, and we loved the new bathroom! would come back again for the 3rd time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed this pet friendly house! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Perfect Second Stay

We love everything about this property. Owners were flexible when we had to cut visit short.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

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

Cute and comfy house

A very nice little property which is well stocked and well taken care of. It’s also in a great location close to shops and beach. I had good communication from the hosts and definitely would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie M.

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

As Promised in Listing

We had a great stay and found everything to be as promised in the listing. We had everything we needed to cook and enjoyed the outdoor spaces including the hot tub. The desk/work area is a little small but workable. The living room are is also a little small for everyone to sit but also workable. The master bath is now finished and amazing. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Oceanside, CA

Perfect Little Cottage

We stayed at Alexandra's Beach House over Thanksgiving & it was such a treat. It is in an adorable quiet neighborhood within walking distance to some great cafes & only a few blocks to the beach, where we walked on the strand everyday. Everything you need is in this neat as a pin home, well equipped kitchen, laundry, linens, comfortable beds, everything you could want. Carole was very accommodating, we will certainly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

4 day get-away

Very lovely beach cottage in very nice neighborhood, walking distance to beach. Owner has provided all amenities you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Nicely landscaped yard. Nice yard space in the back with hot tub and patio area for eating. Is totally fenced which was very convenient for our dog. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aime D.

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

Bike ride weekend

We stayed in Oceanside for the weekend. It was a quick trip just to get away. We took our road bikes and took advantage of the weather and scenery and took a ride. The house was wonderful, equipped with everything we could need and more. Beautifully located, clean, nice design and roomy. It made it difficult to leave. We’d definitely go back and use this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L., Phoenix, AZ

Great cottage!

I really enjoyed staying at the cottage. It does look just like the pictures and is very comfortable and cozy. It's also very clean! The yard is lush and enjoyable and I grilled out every day. I brought my dog and we enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Shady streets and very cute homes. It is close to the beach and lots of little restaurants great for coffee, snacks, lunch, etc. Even a brewery with great food! I loved having all the doors and windows open during the day (clever sliding screens over the doors were great). I wasn't comfortable keeping them open while sleeping so I did need the A/C unit in one bedroom. It kept the room at a great temperature, but the other bedroom may have been a bit too warm. Maybe some ceiling fans would be helpful. Carole was extremely friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Perfect set up and wonderful hosts

This property was perfect for our needs. Able to walk down to the Strand with the pup easily. Felt safe. Lots of dog walkers in the community. Inside Alexandra has all the amenities to make yourself at home. We did a lot of cooking and weren't lacking in any tools/utensils. Laundry set up was wonderful. Comfortable beds/pillows. Good heat/air circulation. (Yes, it was a bit cool during our time in San Diego). I had to do a few Zoom calls, and the computer station setup was perfect for a nice, clean background and window-lit space. Strong/fast internet. Really inviting outdoor spaces for sitting/soaking up the sun, sitting around the firepit, relaxing in the hottub, playing fetch with the dog. Off the street parking for one vehicle. The absolute best was the communication and support Alexandra gave as it was for less than pleasant reasons we were in town. We will be back to really take advantage of all the relaxation to be had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Audra W., Georgetown

The perfect family vacay!!!

First of all, I have to say this was one of the best homes that we have stayed at on VRBO. The pictures of the property do not do it justice. Everything was spotless and beautiful. WE had a great little surprise basket awaiting us in the fridge, which was a really nice touch. We relaxed eating on the patios pretty much every morning and evening. Having the umbrella, towels, chairs, and beach toys available for our use was just the best. We found ourselves not ever wanting to leave. We are so grateful that we found this hidden gem on VRBO. Whoever is looking for a nice, clean, quaint, and relaxing bungalow to rent for a vacation CAN NOT go wrong with this home, and you would be truly lucky to stay here. Carole was wonderful to work with. She was always prompt and professional. She also made sure our security deposit was returned right away. Thank you Carole for such an awesome experience. We will definitely return to your fabulous rental as often as we can. By the way the kitchen was stunning and so was the bathroom. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Super clean, nicely furnished, great value

Everything was as described. We had an excellent stay. The location is a few blocks off the beach (about a half mile). A great diner and a great brewpub are within walking distance, about three blocks away. It's adjacent to an elementary school, and the neighborhood is peaceful, friendly, and safe with lots of dog-walkers, joggers, and gardeners. It's super quiet, yet with easy access to major thoroughfares, perfect if you have a car. The owner has put a lot of care and thoughtfulness into design. There is a superabundance of extra linens, and they are nice ones. There are even deluxe place mats for the table, if you want to use them. Quality cleaning supplies and other items are stored in the garage. These details reflect the owner's high standards. Because the sidewalk cannot be blocked, a long car (bumper to bumper) cannot be parked in the driveway for very long (or else you will be cited by the city). My Honda Accord fit with just inches to spare. If your car is too long, you can safely park in the street. There are two televisions (living room and one bedroom) with extended cable; there's a little laptop for your use; and the WiFi internet is superfast. There is also AC, which we did not need to use. But the majority of properties at the coast lack AC, so this is an important detail in the months when it might get hot.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for my husband and I and our two pups and the backyard was amazing. The neighborhood was beautiful and cozy and we could even see the ocean from the front yard. Alexandra was a great communicator and wonderful host.We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised and we love the old neighborhood. We would recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Exceeded expectations

- Awesome communication with Alexandra- Very convenient location- Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyan O.

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

Great stay

Nice house, spacious bedrooms, very clean, kitchen well stocked. Some initial issues with getting TV to work, but Alexandra was very quick and helpful to resolve issue. For us, 10 min walk with the dogs to ocean, then there’s a walkway along beach towards Oceanside pier. Cars drive along that road, so need to be mindful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

We walked to the beach everyday!

We had a fantastic stay at Alexandra’s house! The location is perfect and very walkable to the beach, breweries, restaurants, and coffee shops. The house was spotless, well maintained, fully stocked with everything you could possibly need and has beautiful, lush gardens out front and back. We loved the fully fenced, secure backyard for our dogs. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

girls trip stay!

This House would be AMAZING for 4 people who are comfortable sleeping next to each other. There are 2 rooms with a queen bed in each one, they did provide a twin size blow up mattress which we were so grateful for because we wouldn’t have fit without it. We had 5 girls and we felt crammed getting around each other and sleeping. On the bright side everything was nice and clean, amazing shower. We appreciated having so much kitchenware and spices to use, was so helpful when cooking. We were so close to many awesome places and the beach! The hot tub was so fun and nice after the beach and rainy days. The neighborhood was so cute and lovely to walk in. Overall I would love to stay here again for a couples trip or a girls trip with 2-4 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

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

In town for Carlsbad Marathon!

We had a great stay. The location is excellent, the neighborhood was very cute, quiet, and safe. We loved the house and location and had a great time! Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Beautiful coastal getaway

The house was so welcoming, all our needs were met. Master bathroom was incredible. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and the 4 hole putting green. The house is walking distance to the ocean and places to eat. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jupiter J.

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

Oceanside Redux

We returned this year after staying for a week last year as well.*Alexandra is a dream to deal with*Kitchen literally has everything you need to cook, eat, enjoy*New en-suite bathroom is gorgeous*Hot tub is just outside door*Walk to beach*Walk to multiple excellent restaurants We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellinor R.

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

Perfect!

Everything was great about this property and was the perfect size for our group. Loved the details and great communication! We'll be back :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra

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What makes this property unique

The best of all worlds, a private home, with a private fenced yard for a quiet stay or a quick walk to the beach, movies, or restaurants and bars. You get the best of both worlds in this clean, hip little house.

*I have lots of people making inquiry if the beach by the house is an off the leash dog beach. It is not. Oceanside does not allow it. Ocean Beach is South of Oceanside about 35 miles. :0)

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