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Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit

2.0 star property
Oceanside vacation home in Townsite area

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Oceanside, CA
  • Place, Oceanside Strand Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanside Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanside Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Oceanside

Townsite stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Townsite vacation home, you'll find Oceanside Strand Beach and Buccaneer Beach. Oceanside Pier and Regal Oceanside are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buccaneer Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oceanside Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean's Eleven Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 6 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sound By The Sea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Mañana's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crackheads Oceanside - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit

Welcome to The Shining Sea! This new and charming one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront cottage is located steps from the beach in Downtown Oceanside. Enjoy a cozy bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living area with fireplace and ocean views. Relax on the private oceanfront patio or explore nearby restaurants, shops, and the historic Oceanside Pier. With modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and free laundry, The Shining Sea is a perfect seaside escape.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location with lovely amenities. Loved sitting in the window first thing in the morning with may coffee, gazing out to sea :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. This is a pet-friendly area and the closeness to the beach is fantastic. This is the second time we have stayed at this exact location and we would come again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
For the most part everything was lovely, The parking was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lexus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This beach house was beautiful & VERY clean! We were happy with everything it included! The outside patio area was our favorite place to be & being steps away from the ocean was such an amazing experience! However, be aware, it is a very tiny place making it challenging to maneuver around & feel very tight. A few other negatives: the sleeping arrangements are not what is listed. The room has a queen bed not a king, which we were looking forward to. The couch does extend, but I wouldn’t considered it a double sofa bed. (Would be fine for children but not adults) One of the biggest thing for us is we were so excited to bring our dog to experience his first time in the ocean & were very excited this place allowed pets. However, after we were told by friends to make sure Oceanside is dog friendly, we quickly found out it is not. Dogs can be on The Strand but are not allowed near the water. We were devastated & wished the listing stated this because we had to then find a dog sitter & keep him home. The other huge thing that was confusing was the unloading/loading area. We thought we had to unload in the parking area next to the house (which we got told by an occupant we couldn’t use when arriving) But then when someone came to change out the linens, they opened up the gate completely & we then realized you can unload & load in the area of the property. So we wished that was instructed better. Despite all the problems, it was an amazing place & we can’t wait to go back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Everything about this place was perfect for us. We have a seven month old puppy and she loved meeting all the people and dogs as they walked by out on the patio. It was a perfect size for us. The neighborhood was great and the proximity to the ocean was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

The view was amazing. Loved the patio especially. You can even watch and hear the ocean from the living room. I loved that they allowed pets so my dog could join us. Many other guests at the other units had pets so it made a nice little community. Place was clean, seemed newly remodeled. Property manager was very responsive to any questions/requests. It was a great location for walking and to restaurants. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place to stay right on the strand!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Oceanside Getaway!

We loved the location, close to the pier and beautiful ocean view! The home was clean and perfect for our one year anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Beautiful property you won’t be disappointed with the amazing view that it offers. The amenities offered are more than enough to enjoy yourself as they provide a lot. We didn’t really do much in the area just took in the view and relaxed but well worth the trip. Most definitely will book again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beachside getaway!

This was a perfect spot for our family and our dog! Super clean, comfortable, and baby safe. Million dollar view just steps from the ocean. Walking distance to our favorite taco shop! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place, perfect location, easy access to beach

Really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location, extremely easy access to beach, and very relaxing. My only objection is the patio is right off the beach and the constant traffic during the day was a lot, but night time was quiet. I also wish there were a broom and mop so we could clean floors as the beach brings lots of water and sand in house. Even though there is no AC the beach brings in cool air, plus the host has fans. I also love they have beach accessories as well. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Everything was exactly as pictured. Nicely updated great location . The enclosed patio with ocean view allowed us to enjoy outside with our small dog Recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024