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South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close

South Oceanside's coastal charm puts travelers steps from pristine beaches, local dining, and evening entertainment under California's starry skies

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The Surf Shack guesthouse offers a peaceful beach bungalow retreat in South Oceanside. Enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi and borrow bikes to explore nearby beaches and restaurants. After visiting Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, relax by the fire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this guesthouse is in Fire Mountain, a neighborhood in Oceanside. While the natural beauty of Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Oceanside Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frontwave Arena, or consider a night out at The Landings. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Oceanside travel guide
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Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • sunset on the ocean
    Oceanside Beach
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North County Model Railroad Society
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Goat Hill Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • South Oceanside Beach
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buccaneer Beach
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station
    8 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    20 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive

About this property

South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close

  • Guesthouse near Oceanside Beach
  • South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this guesthouse. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • A bike on site, smoke-free premises, and games
    • Outdoor furniture and beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close located?

Located in Fire Mountain, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from North County Model Railroad Society and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oceanside Beach. South Oceanside Beach and Goat Hill Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

South Oceanside 1br/1bath, clean and beach close Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Clean, cozy, and comfortable stay!

We were very comfortable for our week long stay with 2 young children here. The property felt very private and quiet! Everything was very clean, and the host was very responsive. Very comfortable bed as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey W.

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

This Place is EVERYTHING!

This place was the best stay we have had in a long time. Everything was so clean and everything looked great. We had a wonderful time staying here! I will be recommending it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDella T.

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

Perfectly Delightful!

The house was cute, clean, and filled with everything meeded during our stay. The location was perfect, central to beaches, a quick drive into San Diego. Great neighborhood! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Beach vibes

Very nice private guest house in nice neighborhood close to the beach. Home is in neighborhood near lots of shops and restaurants. Great patio with gas firepit. Full kitchen and washer & dryer - everything you need for an extended stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Our home away from home in California

We've stayed at this property three different times now, we have always found it to meet our needs. We've always found it clean and peaceful. The owners are easy to communicate with and have always responded quickly and in a very hospitable manner. We enjoy staying here when we visit our family in nearby Carlsbad.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylee B.

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

Great stay in Oceanside!

Cute little house! Great neighbourhood, close to lots of attractions, grocery stores, beaches, coffee shops & restaurants. The hosts were helpful and responsive when needed. The door to the house was left wide open when we arrived which we thought was strange. Other than that we had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laramie W.

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

Great location. Perfect stay for our small family.

Very clean and cozy. We loved that this place had the washer/dryer. Lots of towels. Pull out bed. Our own parking stall. It was close to the beach, stores, and restaurants and equipped with what we needed in the kitchen, bathroom etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yonka

Liked: Amenities
Great location, nice apartment with everything you need, will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna H.

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

Good Stay

Very good communication, everything you could need for a vacation, close to everything
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I loved this place. Perfect size, safe and quiet neighborhood and close to all that we needed. The hosts were very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only wish we could have stayed longer! Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Just a short drive to beach and quiet surroundings. We highly recommed this property for a safe and fun home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

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

Great, clean and had everything we needed

Loved the home,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot about a mile from the beach. Roomy. Shower is very small though. Quiet neighbors. Several steps to get in unit. Gas BBQ worked great so does ice maker.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Awesome surf shack in great location

We loved our month stay in AJ’s surf shack! It was fully stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable for a month. We loved the fire pit in the backyard and taking walks around the neighborhood. We also enjoyed taking the bikes out on the ra trail.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Charming and spacious place!

Stayed here with my wife and son for the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. The unit is in a neighborhood of nice single family homes, and comes with parking. Inside it is clean, roomy, and very thoughtfully decorated, and the kitchen has all the amenities you could need. Washer and dryer were handy too. If you want to spend time outside, there are a couple of seating areas to use, and a very friendly cat to play with. Would stay again if I ever return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

summer beach trip

Our stay at the surf shack was awesome.They have this shack in the back of their residence. It's on a quiet street that is close to everything in Northern San Diego County. The Shack is really a beautiful one bedroom apt. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with smart t.v. with a Bose speaker, a nice size bathroom, and large king size bedroom. Outside has a sitting area in a quiet area with a gas fire pit. Private parking off the street. Kaleigh and her husband AJ are wonderful host. We will be back as our beach vacation retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert K.

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

California Dreaming

Property is dated. Found up to four light bulbs that were burned out, one bulb missing. Kitchen chairs looked nice but have nuts and bolts missing or falling out of the chair section. Nuts loosening up on chair legs, this could be dangerous. Sparsely supplied, spoons both tea and table. Bed was comfortable, dishwasher and washer dryer were a real plus. No wash cloths, only two kitchen towels, no shower soap. Rusted colander, badly rusted would not use and should be disposed of. Could not find a sink stopper for the kitchen, to hand wash dishes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert K.

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

Surf Shack works well for us.

First of all the cupboards were very well stocked. There also was a nice supply of essentials such as TP, paper towels, foil, saran wrap, coffee filters, dish soap, laundry soap, many spices.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Perfect Beach Vibe!

Such a cute place with great decor and beach vibe. It's everything I wanted in a beach vaca rental. My only complaint is the coffee pot was stored in the back of a cabinet so we didn't find it until the last day. The place was super clean and had a lot of great things available for use. I would highly recommend the Surf Shack and absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great home base for Oceanside Adventure

My fiancé and I departed on a months long visit to California in the fall of 2021. Our last month long stay was in Oceanside. Our hosts were super welcoming, the place was clean, nicely decorated, homey, and set up well for us to explore the area. Definitely worth a short or long term visit!
Stayed 41 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Beautiful, clean and convenient

We loved our stay at this apartment. In fact we even stayed longer than initially planned since we enjoyed it so much. Everything was super clean and tidy. I really liked the decor and style of this place. Bed is very comfortable and has a brand new mattress. The outdoor area is great. Overall it was much larger than I had expected it. Communication was easy. We had one issue during our stay which the host took care of right away and fixed it. It’s a very convenient location close to beaches, supermarkets etc. in a very cute and safe neighborhood. I would highly recommend this place. Hopefully I can stay in again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Bikes included

Wonderful location and I appreciated the 2 bikes available for use. Responsive owner!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRANDI M.

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

Better than expected

The apartment was conveniently located, styled super cute, and much larger than expected. Bed was extremely comfortable and really liked having a W/D in unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

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

The best VRBO stay

This was the best home- away stay I have been to. The place had everything we needed (including 2 bikes) and AJ was super helpful on any questions I had. The esthetic of the place was amazing. If you’re staying in Oceanside, I highly recommend the surf shake!! We plan to stay here next visit 🙂
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makayla K.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025