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Walk to the beach - Mermaid's Pool Retreat

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A short walk to the beach
Please note: Sometimes the beach near this condo has sand, and sometimes it is rocky. It depends on the season and the tide.
The pool is heated between June- October.
Spacious living room with a view of the patio and the pool. There is no heat or AC.
Patio view of pool with table and grill
View of condo, first floor only

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oceanside, CA
  • Buccaneer Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Saint Malo Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oceanside Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Oceanside

With a stay at this condo in Oceanside (South Oceanside), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and South Oceanside Beach. .This condo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Buccaneer Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oceanside Beach.

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Beach - 13 min walk
  • Oceanside Strand Beach - 5 min drive
  • Oceanside Pier - 5 min drive
  • Oceanside Harbor - 7 min drive
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 6 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Burgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Best Pizza & Brew Oceanside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Barbecue - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to the beach - Mermaid's Pool Retreat

Hey future guests :)
We urge you to please read the entire ad and all house rules prior to booking. Thanks for checking us out. Hope to host you!

Indulge in coastal elegance with this inviting 2-bedroom condo in Oceanside, offering swift access to the sun-kissed shores for both swimming and surfing enthusiasts. Nestled in proximity to Buccaneer Beach and Park, as well as the charming Buccaneer Cafe for a morning coffee! This delightful unit is conveniently situated on the first floor and offers a picturesque view of the communal pool and spa. Perfect for those seeking a beachside retreat with comfort and convenience.

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
- First bedroom: queen bed, ceiling fan, ensuite bathroom
- Second bedroom: king bed, large closets
- Hallway bathroom: shower/tub combo
- Couch, sleeps 1
- Air-mattress, sleeps 1

AMENITIES
- Patio with a BBQ grill and seating
- Evaporative cooler unit
- Dining area for 4
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a Bialetti Moka Espresso maker, a Keurig and Mr. Coffee
- Washer and dryer
- Beach gear
- The pool is heated from June through October 1st.
- There are no stairs; the unit is easily accessible for wheelchairs

PARKING
- There is parking for 1 car in the shared garage.
- No street parking.

HOUSE RULES
- Max occupancy: 6
- Quiet Hours: 9pm - 9am
- NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, OR EVENTS ALLOWED - Strictly enforced.
- This home is NOT pet friendly.
- There shall be no video, still photography or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner.
- Please be courteous to the neighbors who live in this community full time and avoid loud or disruptive noise.
- Children are not permitted to be unsupervised in the pool/spa area. Adult supervision is mandatory.
- This community is the home to many residents, and it's crucial that we maintain a peaceful environment. Please be mindful and refrain from making loud noise.

PLEASE NOTE
- Please take note that this home is NOT baby and/or child proofed. It is your responsibility to walk the home and/or property upon arrival, to make this space safe for your children. We assume no liability for harm/death to any baby or child staying or visiting this vacation rental.
- The tide of the beach and the season affect how much, if any, sand will be in front of Mermaid's Pool Retreat. The pictures show sand out front of the condo. However, sometimes the ocean carries the sand away, and the beach becomes rocky. Please personally check conditions if this is important to you.
- Please note that early check-ins and late check-outs are available at our discretion. There are extra fees for either of these add-ons when available.
- There are no stairs; the unit is easily accessible for wheelchairs
- There is no central heat or air-conditioning. There are two space heaters and one evaporative cooler unit for your use. An evaporative cooler cools the area by blowing air through the water and ice you put in it.

CANCELLATION POLICY
- A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty, aside from a $500 restocking fee.
- Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 30 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment (not including deposit and cleaning fee).
- Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. If you wish to shorten your existing reservation with VRBKIM, and your reservation is further than 30 days away, we do charge a $100 restocking fee to make this adjustment.

Parties and Overoccupancy Policy:
If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or overoccupancy, and the host receives complaints from neighbors, a $500 fine will be imposed per occurrence. In addition, should these allegations be found true, the guest will be subject to immediate eviction without a refund.

STR #038120
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kimberly Jackson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 is also known as

Mermaid's Pool Retreat pool 2 Bed / 2 Bath
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Walk to the beach - Mermaid's Pool Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time with family
It was great time with my wife, daughter and granddaughter
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly comfy condo
The condo was great and totally set up and comfortable for us and our young kids (2 and 6). TVs all had Disney plus that was a nice benefit and place was clean and cozy. The advertised walking to beaches wasn’t beaches, it was all rocks. The pool wasn’t heated and the hot tub was not working, hence the 4/5 rating. Location was good close to playground at buccaneer park, and only 30 min walk to the pier with better beaches! Would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

DWAYNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Right on the beach. Safe neighborhood. Short distance to shopping malls and dining. Great pool and spa. Only thing, my child slept on the couch and woke up with spider bites. Otherwise recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Here visiting Oceanside
We came in for the Ironman And had a nice time. Friendly neighbors, clean and safe płace.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location! Cute town and place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
We had an excellent time! Everything we needed was available to us, location and property was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
It was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet vacation rental good for an individual or family. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and comes supplied with towels, shampoo, condition, soap, and cleaning supplies. Just a short walk to the beach and we were fortunate enough that the beach was covered in sand when we visited. Close to local stores. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen adequately equipped. Nice having the pool, hot tub and outdoor grill all available for use. Air conditioning works well or you can open the 2 sliding glass doors for a nice breeze. Only difficulty was getting the washer and dryer to turn on as the on button was very difficult to push. Other than that would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot
We enjoyed the proximity to Oceanside attractions, pier, restaurants, & beaches, as well as the 6 minute drive to Carlsbad State beach for sand & sun. The beach across from this house has alot of rocks, but still made for a beautiful ocean view & breeze while enjoying the pool & hot tub on site. And we didn’t mind driving to/from the beach, easily found parking. The property manager responded promptly to my questions regarding amenities, beach gear, etc & arranged for housekeeping to leave additional amenities as our stay was 11 days. The neighbors were friendly & quiet. Excellent home & location for a family trip to Southern California.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Awesome
The place was exactly what we needed. Great locations, easy to get to and from, clean, quiet, safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Loren Elise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving holiday
Quiet neighborhood and the pool hot tub was convenient. Not to mention close walk to both beach path and Oceanside restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock beach, not sand
Securing rental was a pain in the rear with their management company! Clean property, apt was as described and pictured. Confused on how to get into garage on arrival. Biggest disappointment was that from pics I thought we would sit in the sand in front of apt...NOPE, waves into giant jagged rocks on the back of private homes. Few inlets of river rock lined beach but not a place to spend the day. There is NO sand beach here, you have to drive to a true sand beach with waves for the kids to play in and boogie board. We found one 6 min away so not too bad but not what I had thought I had payed for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanside 4th House
The apartment was a nice upgrade from staying in a hotel. The location is right off the ocean and there are lots of shops and restaurants nearby and it’s very close to Carlsbad Village. The couch and beds were comfortable and the ocean breeze was nice. We did have a few issues with the property but they were handled my management professionally and quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family!
We are a repeat visitor so clearly it’s great for us. The location in relation to the beach plus the pool makes it perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach retreat
Very relaxing close to the beach. Property was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo
Great property. Pool, beach and garage were great. AC in unit was so key with the warm humid weather. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very well maintained and is located perfectly for our family.
The property was extremely clean and generously stocked with paper products. The close proximity to the beach is great and the pool is excellent. The family was VERY happy. The two suggestions I would make is to stock a broom and dustpan and a spray cleaner. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kippin H., Willows, California

So much better than a hotel!
We just spent 6 days at the condo and had such a great time. It's comfortable, perfect for a family of 4 plus mother-in-law and our dog. The kids loved the pool and we were able to watch them from the patio. The sliding doors let in so much sunshine and fresh air. House comes stocked with all the necessary things, except a colander which we picked up and left for the next pasta eaters. Pillows and bedding were so soft and comfortable. The garage parking was awesome (use the door that leads from garage to inside complex - so much easier.) Also the ladies that run property are so nice and easy to work with. They answered all questions and were accessible if necessary. The washer and dryer are tricky to turn on, make sure to dump the water from the dryer drawer. That seemed to help. And take note that you're not allowed to walk your dogs to potty anywhere on the grounds. There are some areas in the neighborhood. The best we found was just over the tracks on Cassidy there's a grassy area. Also none of the beaches in Oceanside are dog friendly which is a bummer. Would not hesitate to book again here. Thanks for helping us having a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Cute, comfortable and perfectly located!
This is in a great location. It is a nice place that privided everything we needed. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Cute, comfortable, clean retreat.
We had wonderful stay. We would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

LORI C.

It was great!
We really enjoyed the stay! It was nice and clean. A short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Clean!
Very close to shopping and beach! Really enjoyed the stay. Also the pool and hot tub were right outside of the unit. Was able to park a full size truck in the garage with plenty of room to spare.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

The property is beautiful with the pool and spa right there.
We enjoyed the condo but the weather was very warm so we used the fans non stop
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

LORI B.

Great vaaction spot
Great place! Beach is so close, and the pool is perfect for kids. Away from all the crowds and quiet place to relax. Friendly people in the complex.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kam N.

California Love
Great place. The kids and I had a great time and the owner was ready and willing to help and answer any questions. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017