Title: Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit Holiday home in Oceanside with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754900/105754802/5d744e24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754900/105754802/bb08f6bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754900/105754802/325b1668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754900/105754802/d2cdb9c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754900/105754802/9d74e148.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Downtown Oceanside, The Shining Sea offers a serene seaside escape. Relax on the private oceanfront patio with stunning views or cozy up by the fireplace in the comfortable living area. With modern amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, this charming beachfront cottage is perfect for unwinding. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit Welcome to The Shining Sea! This new and charming one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront cottage is located steps from the beach in Downtown Oceanside. Enjoy a cozy bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living area with fireplace and ocean views. Relax on the private oceanfront patio or explore nearby restaurants, shops, and the historic Oceanside Pier. With modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and free laundry, The Shining Sea is a perfect seaside escape. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Winery tours 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: 500 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60060000/60054800/60054763/94a31c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Harbor House | Modern Oceanfront Stay | #C Townsite - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=60054763&PinnedHotelID=60054763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83070000/83060100/83060095/96f7b248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Condo - 925-1 South Oceanside - Sea view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=83060095&PinnedHotelID=83060095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74119000/74118949/f93fe5b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACHFRONT COTTAGE ON THE WATER TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH UPPER UNIT Townsite - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=74118949&PinnedHotelID=74118949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83070000/83060100/83060098/ae5b5072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lower Level Pet Friendly Oceanfront Studio P925-3 South Oceanside - Sea view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=83060098&PinnedHotelID=83060098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569600/106569505/6a83eabf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unbeatable Location | Shining Sea Beachfront Escape in Oceanside Townsite - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=106569505&PinnedHotelID=106569505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979400/18979362/81c401a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Completely Renovated Family Friendly Bungalow! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 937667 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.193542,-117.3798&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7EriEvvlkU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQBQ%40Q%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQBQDQDQBODSDODODSFODOFQFMDQHOFOFMFQHMFOHOFMHMHOJMHMHKHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKJMJIJKLIJKLILIJILILGLILGLGLGLGLGNELELGLENENELELCNCNELCNANCNALCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLDNFLFLFLFLFLHJFLHLHLJJFLJJHJJLHJLJJJJJJJJHLJJHLJLHJHLHLHNHLHLFNHNFLHPFLFNFNFPFLDPFNDNFRDNDNBRDNDPBPDPBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPARAPARAPCPAPAPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPENCPEPENGPEPGNENGNGNGPGLGNINGNINGLILINILILILILKLILKJILKJKJKJKJKJMJKJKHMHKHMHMJMFKHMFMFMHMFMDOFMFMDMFODMDOBMDODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMEMEOCOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIMIKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIMGOIOGOGOGMIQEOGOGOEOGQEQEOEQEQCOEQEQCQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAQAQCS%3FQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yfDbbOd94O4vQ0_LcBy9Io0RII0=) Oceanside, CA #### What's nearby - Oceanside Strand Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Buccaneer Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Oceanside Pier \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Oceanside Beach \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - The Pier at Oceanside \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Oceanside Transit Center - 6 min walk - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Coffee - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Johnny Mañana's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sound By The Sea - ‬9 min walk - ‪Crackheads Oceanside - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit? ### What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit? ### What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit? ### Where is Steps to the Sand | Shining Sea Oceanfront Retreat w/ Firepit located? ## Have a question? 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