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Sandcastle Cottage 22

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom288 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Oceanside, CA
  • Place, Oceanside Strand Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanside Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanside Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oceanside

With a stay at this cottage in Oceanside (Townsite), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach. .This beach cottage is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oceanside Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oceanside Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oceanside Harbor - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oceanside Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 16 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pannikin Oceanside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 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.

Sandcastle Cottage 22

An iconic part of Oceanside's history, this unique 1920s cottage sits just steps from the sand and sea. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and enjoy your morning coffee with your feet in the sand. Spend your afternoons exploring The Strand, along with nearby downtown restaurants and shops. Carlsbad and San Diego are also just a short drive away, offering even more entertainment and dining options. Back at the property, the studio features a spacious layout with one queen bed and two twin beds, along with a private bathroom, providing comfortable sleeping accommodations for a small group or family. The full kitchen is a standout feature, offering the convenience of preparing meals with ease. The tastefully decorated main living space enhances the overall ambiance, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Additional interior amenities include internet access, a smart TV, space heaters, and fans. The perfect ending to another day in Oceanside can be enjoyed on the ocean-view patio—an ideal setting for alfresco dining and sunset cocktails. No A/C. There is parking for two vehicles available. One designated space is located behind the cottage in spot #22 with side door access.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features games, a playground, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 288 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Please complete ID verification with your government ID, selfie, and requested info to confirm your reservation and help protect everyone from fraud.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 12258

Property is also known as

996560

Sandcastle Cottage 22 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was beautiful,comfortable and a fantastic stay... But just so you know... the pow.\n ER would turn off sporadically, and the microwave does not heat. But i have no complaints on my stay. It was still a wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a family vacation! Perfect location. Beachfront! Walking distance to everything you might need. Host called to make sure we got settled in okay. We will most definitely be going back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seager P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun on the beach

Great place to stay if you enjoy the beach. Clean fun just what you need for a small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L., Flagstaff, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place and great location.

Very cute place, nice location and peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel F.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Everything was awesome! Only downfall was that it did say there was coin laundry and we didn’t find it anywhere on-site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024