Instant Beach Access -- Just Steps Away!

Let me start by saying that as my kids (10 and 8) get older we try to take them on better and better vacations. I’m not exactly sure how I’m going to top a month’s stay in this amazing property! First of all, this feels like “HOME” and not your typical cramped vacation rental. It is so spacious and so well appointed. Forgot soy sauce? It’s there! Forgot garlic salt? It’s there too! Forgot beach towels, sand toys, beach chairs, olive oil, popcorn, beach chairs or umbrella, coffee, Sriracha, aloe? It’s all there! It feels like you’re visiting your parents or favorite aunt and uncle’s house……just so welcoming and “familiar”. Speaking of your favorite relatives….all of the other condo owners and long term renters welcomed us with open arms. Dick and Carol, Jim Doreen and Andi, Brian and Lisa Gabriela and Garrett, Stephanie and Tyler…. just to name a few. EVERYONE treated us like family. We shared dinners (and breakfasts) together, had drinks as the sun set and into the night, we hung out at the beach and went for ice cream together, we even hosted a kids movie night and sleep over. It was SO AMAZING! We made friends for life and were told we are now REQUIRED to rent every July! Now the location. Just WOW! Have you ever gotten to the beach only to find out that you left your towel or sunscreen or hat or drinks or snacks or your child’s favorite toy or goggles at your hotel/rental only to have to resign yourself to go without the rest of the day because you aren’t going all the way back to get it? NOT HERE! Literally walk back across the beach, of the steps and into the condo. Retrieve the forgotten item and head back to the beach… Total travel time: one minute twelve seconds. LOL! You are LITERALLY on the beach. not only are you on the beach but you are within a short and enjoyable walk or bike ride of all of the amazing restaurants, bars, convenience stores, ice cream, coffee shops, yoga studios and shopping that Oceanside offers! In the entire month we literally drove the car to target twice and to Disney….we walked, biked, scootered EVERYWHERE else. Add to all this the fact that you have the most incredible beach views from either of the two decks….. coffee watching the waves roll onto the beach in the morning and a cold drink or glass of wine watching the AMAZING sunsets at night ……It just couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you Barbara and Jim for letting our family share in the absolute magic of your home!

We had such a great time the first time we stayed that we decided to come back. It's hard to beat the location and the space fit our family nicely.

Spectacular view from both balconies.......what a treat!!! Loved that it was right next to the beach. Great location for walking into town. The condo has a well appointed kitchen, very roomy condo with spacious eating areas. Can't wait for another stay.

It’s a wonderfull condo. Only thing was all the stairs. They responded. Quickly when I left keys in rental keys in car and they could’nt find them. Dollar rental was ver rude. But owners came to my rescue fast.. . A very loved condo and you can tell.

Everything about this property is perfect. The location is dazzling. Long walks on the beach everyday, sounds and sight of the ocean from inside and out. The kitchen better equipped than mine at home. The neighbors are friendly, the furniture comfortable. . . all great! And as a huge bonus, we never needed the car. Tons of good restaurants within walking distance and the coaster close for Padre games and a quick trip to Carlsbad for Handels ice cream!

My experience at this beachside condo with some of my family was very fun and relaxing. We made great memories, ate good food, watched some beautiful sunsets and the owners provided everything we might need to enjoy home away from home. You walk down the steps, across the strand and on the beach. So nice! I would definitely book again! Thank you Barbara and Neal!!

Beautiful well maintained condo on the beach. It was exactly as described. I would go back in a heartbeat. Great landlords.

Our family of four spent one fantastic month (in January) at this condo. We had space and Internet access to work remotely and do homeschool. Nearly every afternoon we went down the stairs and played on the beach or went for family bike rides...often both! The condo is close enough to the beach that you can go down for just a few minutes, or all day. It's also just far enough away that you have some privacy. From the condo, we watched the waves, surfers, sailboats, dolphins, etc. We had a truly delightful experience! The condo was well stocked with bedding, blankets (to wrap up in on those cool mornings), dishes, beach chairs and toys, etc. The owners have done some work updating the condo. It's easy to walk in and feel right at home.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this condo! It’s very clean, spacious and the perfect location!

The condo is located right on the beach. It’s beautiful and fully stocked with anything you could need. I actually stayed a little over two months. It was amazing! The owner and property manager are great people and took care of everything. I definitely recommend this vacation rental!

My husband and I spent February and March at this lovely condo! We are snowbirds fleeing Canada’s worst weather at a beautiful location – Oceanside. This condo is perfectly located directly on the beach – every day and every night you can hear the waves and enjoy the tides coming and going and the surfers trying their luck. That time of the year is not the busiest with somewhat unpredictable weather, so The Strand and the sidewalks are busy but not too busy. We did not have a car and found we could walk everywhere we needed – the Harbour, downtown, Walmart for groceries, the train station, The Pier and of course just enjoy the local neighbourhoods as well as the beach. When the weather was bad (worst February in 12 years!), we enjoyed the fantastic television and wi-fi. We had access to Amazon Video, Netflix, etc, etc as well as regular cable. Also, there is a cinema on the main street which is about a 10-15 minute walk (for me).There are many wonderful restaurants – both downtown and at the Harbour. Our favourites included the Thai restaurant Rim Talay, That Good Boy – a barbecue restaurant, Exhale, Hello Betty all downtown and Rocking Baha and The Stratford both at the harbour. We also loved Petite Madeline Bakery – great pastries and great lunches. The condo itself is spacious and on two floors. Great for giving one their own space when cooped up inside too long. The kitchen had recently been redone and was very nice. And extremely well stocked- both with staples and with all the gadgets, utensils, dishes, pots and pans, etc. that one would need. The furniture was comfortable. We had a problem with the wi-fi one day but Barbara had it looked after immediately and had the problematic hardware replaced. She was extremely helpful, always answering quickly and to the point. All our interactions with Barbara were easy and timely. She was perfect! We very much enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it highly to anyone who wants a comfortable spot with a great view!

My husband and I spent February and March at this lovely condo! We are snowbirds fleeing Canada’s worst weather at a beautiful location – Oceanside. This condo is perfectly located directly on the beach – every day and every night you can hear the waves and enjoy the tides coming and going and the surfers trying their luck. That time of the year is not the busiest with somewhat unpredictable weather, so The Strand and the sidewalks are busy but not too busy. We did not have a car and found we could walk everywhere we needed – the Harbour, downtown, Walmart for groceries, the train station, The Pier and of course just enjoy the local neighbourhoods as well as the beach. When the weather was bad (worst February in 12 years!), we enjoyed the fantastic television and wi-fi. We had access to Amazon Video, Netflix, etc, etc as well as regular cable. Also, there is a cinema on the main street which is about a 10-15 minute walk (for me). There are many wonderful restaurants – both downtown and at the Harbour. Our favourites included the Thai restaurant Rim Talay, That Good Boy – a barbecue restaurant, Exhale, Hello Betty all downtown and Rocking Baha and The Stratford both at the harbour. We also loved Petite Madeline Bakery – great pastries and great lunches. The condo itself is spacious and on two floors. Great for giving one their own space when cooped up inside too long. The kitchen had recently been redone and was very nice. And extremely well stocked- both with staples and with all the gadgets, utensils, dishes, pots and pans, etc. that one would need. The furniture was comfortable. We had a problem with the wi-fi one day but Barbara had it looked after immediately and had the problematic hardware replaced. She was extremely helpful, always answering quickly and to the point. All our interactions with Barbara were easy and timely. She was perfect! We very much enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it highly to anyone who wants a comfortable spot with a great view!

My wife and I stayed at this property for the month of June, 2018. Prior to arriving, we had some questions and the owner's, Jim and Barbara, were quick to respond. Any time we needed assistance while staying at the Condo, they also were very helpful and attentive. They are the best we have ever had and we have stayed at many properties on VRBO/Homeaway. The Condo is even nicer than the photos, with upgraded granite counters in the kitchen and wood flooring added to the kitchen and upstairs. Very nice outdoor table and chairs have been added also which were great for enjoying the fabulous Oceanside weather and watching the sunsets. The Condo is very well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms with everything you will need for a month. So nice to have beach chairs, boogie boards, and umbrellas to set up for a day at the beach. The view from both the lower patio and upper balcony is amazing. It is just like a picture postcard. The furniture in the living room is very comfortable as is the master and second bedroom furniture. Amazing closet and dresser space, very large tiled walk-in showers, and large windows for enjoying the fantastic view of the beach and ocean. Very nice large screen HDTV in the living room and master bedroom. Sonos sound speaker in the living area is great for music fans also. It is one of the few properties in the area that has Central A/C which is nice to have on the rare warm days. It is just a short walk to Oceanside Pier and the Harbor. Many great restaurants within walking distance at the Harbor and in town close to the Pier. The every Thursday morning Farmer's Market and evening Sunset Market a a must-do each week. The Condo is so close to all that a car is not needed for most. With the beach right in front of the Condo, listening to the sound of the Ocean is so nice and peaceful. Compared to most of the similar properties on the beach in Oceanside, the price to rent for a month is very reasonable. This Condo is everything the description says and more. Could not have had a better stay any where else, and will be looking forward to coming back another time. We highly recommend this property! Chuck and Noreen Texas

We loved listening to the sound of the waves on the beach. We usually spend a couple weeks each March visiting our children in San Diego and being from Wisconsin, the weather in Southern California in March is much nicer than back home. We love being right on the beach and this condo allowed us this pleasure. The architect designed this building to give every unit an amazing ocean view, even those in the back. We have stayed in Pacific Beach for years and decided to move north in search of a quieter community. Oceanside was the perfect place! It offered many opportunities to explore water and land activities plus great places to eat. Jim and Barbara have provided area brochures and magazines full of ideas if you are not familiar with the area. On Thursdays be sure to check out both the morning Farmers Market (fresh produce and vendors) AND evening Street Market (lots of prepared foods, vendors and entertainment). We cooked many meals at the condo and I found Jim and Barbara's condo kitchen to be very well equipped. My husband liked cooking on the grill right outside our kitchen/living room door while I baked and prepared food in the kitchen. Many rental units have community outdoor grilling spaces but not right on your own balcony! The furniture in the condo was very nice and comfortable with our favorite room being the balcony. We loved sitting outside at the high top table in the morning drinking our coffee/tea, eating our meals and later watching the beautiful sunsets. We enjoyed watching the ocean activities, plus we saw dolphins and whales right in front of the condo! We don't get to see this in Wisconsin ;-) Jim and Barbara were very prompt to answer our questions and provide arrival/departure instructions. Our visit was amazing! The only thing we regret is that we waited until we had been there 20 days before we indicated we were interested in renting the unit for the month of March 2018 only to learn someone else had rented the condo already. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did! Thank you Jim and Barbara

We enjoyed the month of February in this quiet complex. Oceanside is not real lively this time of year, perfect for us. The parking garage was convenient and secure. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated the clothes washer and dryer in the unit. Beds were comfy too. On our morning walks along The Strand and out on the pier we saw joggers, surfers, fishermen and pelicans. The owners were very helpful. We'd love to return sometime.

We spent the most wonderful month of June at Barbara and Jim's condo located by the beach on The Strand North. Every morning and evening, we walked along the shore and the sound of the ocean and the sight of waves breaking along the shoreline were always with us. The beach is only a very few steps from the gate of the condominium complex and the views from the condo are directly of the ocean. We especially loved being able to walk into Oceanside to go to lunch, tour the Art Museum, check out books at the library, and meet friends for coffee. Almost every evening, we walked down to the pier and had dinner at a variety of restaurants. We had the beauty and solitude of the ocean in the morning and the joy of such a colorful carnival of people in the evening when we walked out on the pier. The condo is decorated with a beach and fun-loving décor and with new furniture. Barbara has fully stocked the condo for convenience; all you will need is your own fresh food. The air conditioning was welcomed for the few warm day we were there. Barbara is available and accommodating for any questions and help. The condo is located in a small (22 units), modern, and gated complex, with plentiful covered parking. Her neighbors, who are owners, were so friendly, and we were invited to a small wine party to watch the sunset. Barbara made sure that we felt as if we were at home and in a loving community. She is extremely kind, responsive, and helpful. What more can or need be said? If you love life and the majesty of the ocean and waves, you will love this vacation home. We will definitely be returning to this one. Stina and Tom

It is beautiful here beyond words. The ocean is right out the door. From days of sunshine to the sound of the waves, the location is perfect for a relaxing vacation or romance. We were able to walk the beach every night and saw some of the most amazing sunsets. This condo is decorated beautify, and is very relaxing. The kitchen is well organized and it is easy to make dinner. During the cooler nights, we built a fire in the fireplace, talk about the perfect ending to a day. You are also walking distance to the pier and downtown, not to mention the harbor. We loved our vacation here,. Thank-you Barbara for being so helpful and available if we needed anything. You have done an amazing job. Bonnie and Joe