We just got home from our 1st stay here, and as always it was amazing! We rented one of the…read morestudios and I was surprised at how spacious it was! Being just a few feet from the ocean was a wonderful experience for us. The lovely owner provides all the beach things you could need, such as boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas, etc. The location is perfect. We walked to get coffee and breakfast sandwiches each morning, and explored around town. For dinner: You can use a application called Ride circuit and it will take you to the bars and bring you back and it's inexpensive Falling asleep to the sound of the waves is so soothing was the best part I have decided this is our annual birthday trip/vacation spot and I am already counting down the days to next year!

Was an awesome place to stay. Everything that you needed they supplied as a normal small…read morekitchenette with sponges towels, and your bathroom necessities. Very clean when we came in great group of people staying there.

My stay at Marbella in Oceanside was nothing short of perfect! From the moment I arrived, I was…read moreblown away by how clean, comfortable, and well-appointed the space was. The decor is modern and coastal--totally Instagram-worthy--but also incredibly cozy and inviting. The location is unbeatable. Just steps from the beach and a short walk to great restaurants, coffee shops, and local boutiques, I truly felt like I had the best of Oceanside at my fingertips. I especially loved enjoying sunsets from the sun deck and waking up to the sound of the waves. Trevor was responsive, and made everything effortless from check-in to check-out. They clearly take pride in making guests feel welcome and at home. If you're looking for a peaceful, stylish beach retreat in a prime spot, this is it. I'm already planning my next trip back to Marbella--highly recommend!

My husband I just spent two nights here and it was a great expierence for us. #106 has a beach view…read moresince your literally on the beach itself. We sat out front in the blue chairs in the evenings watching cars, and people pass on by. They have all you need there. I highly recommend it!!! Trust me, make it your getaway spot! You get your own Parking garage but our SUV was too big so we parked up on the street and if you park next to stairs leading down to the property it's a super easy when you check in and out. Beats paying for a hotel room. We will be returning soon for sure!!

Booked through Airbnb to host our family group while we laid out Navy Veteran to rest at sea…read more Pricing: -You will be charged additional fees for EVERYTHING +Before and during the stay there were options made available to add nights prior and after check out. That was nice. -Overall for the quality and the services rendered, it would have been cheaper to stay in an actual hotel with consistent amenities and breakfast options. Amenities: +Walking distance to the beach. +It was nice that almost every room had an adjoining bathroom. +The room rental had a killer view of the ocean. +Theres a lot to do in the area +There was a hot tub on the third story that was neat. +There were several balconies within the unit, some facing the ocean and some facing the city. It was nice to have different spaces like this. Host Communications: -This is not an independent home or individual running location, it's a corporate operation that's using Airbnb to host their properties. We had a contact person but everything was through "Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals." -Maintenance had to come three different times during the course of a weekend stay. At this point a hotel would have knocked fees off, upgraded you, moved you rooms, no efforts were made to make this right for us. When you have guests that experience as many issues with a rental as we did; you have a responsibility to make that right on your end. This wasn't a summer beach vacation. This was a Navy Veteran funeral service. Services were at several places nearby and at sea, but all of us stayed in the rental. The last thing any of us had the head space for, was extra issues during an already difficult time. The night before the funeral we were going to make pizza for our group. No oven. By the time the handyman showed up there wasn't time to do this and we had to scramble to feed a large group at the last minute, with no compensation for the evening they ruined. Issues: -Not handicap accessible (the shore is accessible over rocky terrain and not during high tide at all). There are stairs all over the house and an elevator you have to pay additional service fees for. -Older appliances. Despite the listings offering a newly renovated atmosphere, you can tell corners were cut and several of the appliances didn't work; like the fire pit, TVs, oven. (I'm wondering if they disable the oven due to all the reviews I've read about similar issues). -Tell tale signs of rust and wear. Throughout the house in several places, things are rusting. I know the salt content in the air makes this happen, but I shouldn't have to worry about tetanus when I flush a toilet. -Cleanliness was not up to par. The floors turned everyone's feet black. There are hardwood floors throughout the rental, so you constantly feel like there is dirt and things stuck to your feet. Bathrooms didn't seem clean & one of the showers had mystery spots in it??? -Not adequate supplies for larger groups. Our group was well below the maximum occupancy and we ran out of towels the first night. Soaps and toilet paper in some bathrooms ran out as well. -Everything electronic (lights & A/C units) is run on timers and will not stay on longer than 30 minutes. We had one of our family members slip and fall during our stay because lights in the shower turned off. -The rentals are built so close to each other that having windows open or being on balconies doesn't offer as much privacy as I would have liked. -Everything is wet and humid. I'm aware that ocean front humidity is uncontrollable. For some reason every other location I've ever stayed with didn't have this issue. Swim clothes didn't dry, even after being hung out for days at a time. Books and papers warped, everything felt damp. The rental gave us an opportunity to come together and take care of the main reason we were there. The host issues and state of the Airbnb though made all of it a lot harder than it had to be. In a city where you are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodations, more care and consideration should have been given. Good luck guys.

I rented this property for a 4-night stay at a cost of approximately $2,000. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience did not match what was advertised. During our stay, we encountered numerous issues, including: * A non-functional sliding door in the only ocean-view room. * A fireplace that was initially not working. * A broken kitchen faucet that resulted in no running water in the kitchen until it was repaired. * An AC unit in the "Sand Harbor" room that did not cool properly and made a loud rattling noise. * Multiple windows without screens, including the largest window in the house, while the screens that were present were dirty. * A jacuzzi with water too low to use the jets and no instructions or hose available to refill it. * Cleanliness concerns upon arrival. * Multiple maintenance visits during our vacation. To the company's credit, some issues were addressed during our stay, and they ultimately issued a $200 refund. However, given the number of problems and the overall impact on what was advertised as a premium vacation rental, I did not feel the resolution reflected the experience we had. This review reflects my personal experience so that future guests can make an informed decision.

Talk about a top-notch vacation home? Wow! Casa de Kona took me back to my love of the Hawaiian…read moreIslands with its totally awesome vibe! This Villa is spectacular! I especially love how Debby and Mike contacted us before our trip out here to give us a heads up on a fence problem and wanted OUR ok to have someone come in and fix it between the hours of 9-2 during our stay. This I really appreciated and of course there was no problem at all. Did I mention that this Villa is spectacular? Why yes I did!!! This resort home is the best stocked place we've ever visited. Debby & Mike really took it to the next level. Ladies & Gentleman... We have more to say so stay tuned. This is only day two. To be continued... Day 6 and here's the rest of the review. We had everything from pots and pans to bbq grill necessities to a game room with lots of toys any kid would love to play with to shooting hoops and a huge connect 4 games in the back yard. There were also plenty of beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs and umbrellas. The patio was laid out exactly like the pictures with lots of seating, umbrellas and fire tables to sit and enjoy. The beds were amazing and all 12 of us slept very well! We absolutely had a wonderful time and will be recommending Casa de Kona to our friends and family looking for a nice beach getaway. We look forward to renting from them again.

Great experience dealing with Debby, very friendly and accommodating. We stayed at the Casa with…read moretwo other couples and couple older kids, everyone kept saying the same thing "can't believe how much stuff they have for here" as far as extras. Toys, games, beach towels, beach hats, boogie boards, beach chairs, fire pits, I could go on and on. Everything very, updated, fresh and clean. The only disappointment was not being able to have a drink with Mike and Debbie on the beach one day while we were there, they seem like fun people. Just kidding with them. We look forward to renting from them again.

Enjoyed the Bungalow on a staycation with the family. Great spot with easy access to north and…read moresouth O- so plenty of restaurant and bar options. The spot was clean and had a great yard separating the main house from the back unit. The beds were some of the most comfortable I have ever slept in at a hotel/rental. Clean BBQ to cook up some grub from Primos Market. They provide plenty of boogie boards and beach toys for the kids. Would definitely stay here again!

We loved our stay at the Bungalow! The backyard is perfect for pets & kids, with back yard games &…read morean enclosed back yard. There's also a BBQ stocked witi propane we put to good use. It was cutely decorated and the communication from our hosts (we rented it on Airbnb) was really awesome! The beds were comfy and we loved having coffee on the little patio where you can see the ocean. It was nice they provided coffee, sugar & creamer too. 10/10 would recommend!

A beautiful property right on the water! Gorgeous fresh rooms tasteful and modern decor…read more Walking distance to the village with so many restaurants and shops. Can't wait to come back!

NEW OWNER ALERT! Cockroaches, raw sewage, broken toilets, syringes. Booked 2 bdrm 2 bath beachfront…read more8/24-8/31 for a family reunion at a neighboring hotel. Have been a customer for 17 years as have many family members and friends. Checked in, paid my balance by check and they cashed within an hour. Arrived in room to 2 dead cockroaches and a toilet which wouldn't flush. A live roach runs into bathroom and under sink. Told mgr Lily she called maintenance man who should arrive in hour or two. In the mean time, chased 2-3 other cockroaches killed one. Wife flushed other toilet to see if it worked and it overflowed on to floor and shower backed up spewing sewage. The smell was unbearable. Put down towels called manager she said she'd call plumber now. Went to get a glass in the cupboard and found a glass full of syringes. Obviously this place has not been cleaned. BROKEN TOILETS, LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES, RAW SEWAGE,SYRINGES were the issues within the first two hours of our family vacation. Plumber arrived and fixed plumbing. Still nobody cleaned bathroom floor or shower. And it reeked of sewage. We asked if anyone was going to clean up the roaches and the manager finally did. Manager tried to get us to stay with discounts and other rooms but they had nothing comparable and we were disgusted and really couldn't see ourselves staying anywhere in this place. We chased a roach and moved a chest of drawers and found RODENT AND COCKROACH FECES (see photo)Final straw was my son finding roaches climbing up from the drain in the shower into the pan. That's it. We never unpacked so we put everything in the truck and drove 2 hours home. Vacation week ruined. Family reunion ruined. I called the next morning and spoke to Lily and said I was driving down to pick up my refund. She confirmed that I would be getting 100% refund and that the owner was there and valued us as a customer and wanted a second chance. All I wanted was my money back I said. Drove 2 1/2 hours to be greeted by a check for half my total. So they kept $2400. Unbelievable. I will never give uLIARS on top of it Enjoy the photos. I have more and video to be posted. UPDATE. Owner called 9/12 and said he would be sending the balance of the refund. STILL NOTHING. After a month, I received a full refund. Not pleased with what I had to do, and was prepared to do in order to effectuate the full refund. They could have tried to make it right but failed. Sorry to say we won't be customers again.

My stay at Pacific Villas earlier this month was one for the memory books. If you want a cozy,…read moresteps to water, Oceanside beach cottage with a view, you have found your vacation spot here. Check-in was effortless and so quick. I really appreciate the clear communication and easy instructions. I personally loved staying in Unit #4, you have the best of both worlds, proximity to the upper street during the day and the stunning ocean view on the upper level. The unit is small but honestly the perfect size for a couple. It's an older building but that adds to the charm. You truly feel like you are living like a local. It comes equipped with everything you need. Plenty of linens and toiletries. Even beach chairs and lanterns. The high deck chairs on the patio are perfect for sitting and watching the sunset or looking for dolphins off the coast. I felt super safe the whole time. The property is within walking distance to coffee shops, the pier, dining and more. Highly recommend a stay. Can't wait to go back.

Had an amazing stay in Unit 5 this past weekend! The property had everything we needed in such a…read morebeautiful setting and our host, Katie, was so nice and helpful! She went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable from check-in to checkout. We will absolutely return and would highly recommend!

Beautiful property right on the beach and a short walk to Carlsbad Village. We really enjoyed our…read moreweeklong stay. We had a few minor issues with our unit but the staff was very responsive and helpful. We also appreciated having a parking space inside the garage. Overall, a great experience and we look forward to our next visit!

This is the first year I've stayed at seashore on the sand and I'm absolutely thrilled with my…read moreexperience. It's literally right on the beach. I'm staying in a two bedroom that's very spacious. We have a family of four and it's perfect. Two bedroom and two baths. This is a boutique feel, the staff is incredible. They have beach towels, toys, chairs and umbrellas to make your beach day perfection. The rooms are completely remodeled with a modern, beachy feel. The beds are comfortable with fluffy pillows and white comforters. I'm here in the peak season and it's around $7k for a week. I personally think it's worth paying more to be right on the beach. It's absolutely heaven to wake up to the sounds of the ocean and see the sunset on the water every night. Also, it's dog friendly!

Super sweet! Top Gun house!!…read moreCan't go inside and it's boarded up but you can take a look and remember the history of this 1887 vacation home built by Dr Henry Graves and featured in the 1986 film where Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis has their scenes.

This is the house from Top Gun. Complete with a replica of Tom Cruise's motorcycle outside. It was…read moreoriginally in a different location in Oceanside, but was acquired by the owners of the adjacent Mission Pacific Hotel, restored, relocated, and turned into a small pie shop featuring Top Gun memorabilia. Pie shop wasn't very good, so glad to see them repurpose it as something else. An's Gelato is the perfect replacement, coming Summer 2026. In the meantime, can still stop by and view the outside.

Love this place. Be prepared it isn't 5 star living, but there is everything you need to enjoy a…read morebeach stay. It is literally on the beach. Weather is always beautiful. There are amazing restaurants & so many fun opportunities to experience. Everything is in walking distance too! There are only 13 units. Although the cleanliness of the kitchen could be a little better & the box fan that needs cleaning, maybe even some larger towels; we brought a lot our own stuff so we didn't need to really worry about those items. All in all, one of the best locations in Oceanside for an incredible price.

We booked the Blue Whale last minute as an exchange from our timeshare…read more Upon arriving, it was raining and we parked our Hummer in the front area unknown were to check in because all the parking was marked with #'s. We were greeted by a lady who seemed to ask us too many questions about who we were & if we are "owners" & that we "needed" to move our vehicle. We found out how to ck in without the office open and moved in to our parking space related to our "condo" stay. It was an upstairs unit that was a cute little place for the location and view of the beach. The unit was equipped with all the needs for our stay. The studio had a murphy bed that needed some mattress improvement. Saturday morning we found a note put on our H2 vehicle about the measurement requirements / parking space (which we were within requirements), and if we did not comply our first offense would be $50 and second offense would be a tow away! We liked the place but felt like the people who owned their units were being too watchful and unwelcoming to us. We continued our stay for 2 days and then decided to leave. I would come back to stay because it is a delightful beach location to stay but maybe come in a different vehicle & be prepared to ignore the other tenants if they repeat their unwelcoming watchful eye.