Lifeguard Tower 18 in Oceanside, California silhouetted against a pink and violet sunset

33.19° N  ·  117.37° W

The SwellOceanside vacation rentals and monthly stays

Unit One is made for a beach getaway. Units Two and Three are furnished for monthly stays. All three share a hot tub patio, with the pier a barefoot walk away.

A boutique surf lodge in downtown Oceanside, California

Salt air, sun-bleached linen and a hot tub waiting at sunset.

The Swell is our little four-unit surf lodge in downtown Oceanside, renovated and designed by us down to the last pillow. Three of the units are available to guests. Each is a separate rental with its own kitchen and bathroom. Unit One takes short stays, and Units Two and Three take stays of 31 nights or more. All three share a sunny patio with a hot tub, fire table and grill. Mornings start with coffee on Mission Avenue, afternoons end on The Strand, and nights end back on the patio.

Meet the three units
The sunny patio at The Swell, with a round fire table, a teak folding chair, a cushioned bench and a market umbrella
A glass pitcher and two glasses with lime slices on the patio ledge at The Swell, with a palm tree and blue sky behind
Patio hour
  • 1,000 MbpsWi-Fi in every unit
  • Ocean viewsFrom every unit
  • 2 blocksTo Mission Ave
  • 15-20 minWalk to the pier
  • Hot tubFire table & grill
  • 3 unitsShort and monthly stays
Choose your unit

Choose your Oceanside vacation rental or monthly stay.

The spa bathroom in Unit One at The Swell, with a freestanding soaking tub against a wood slat wall
Short stays · 2-night min

Unit One

Two-bedroom Oceanside beach stays.

2 bed · 1 bath · Sleeps 5 · 692 sq ft

Two bedrooms, an ocean-view balcony and a spa bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and freestanding soaking tub. The hot tub is right outside the door.

★ 4.95 · 57 Airbnb reviews

The kitchen in Unit Two at The Swell, with blue tile, open wood shelves and a gas range
Monthly stays · 31-night min

Unit Two

Furnished monthly rental in Oceanside.

1 bed · 1 bath · Sleeps 2 · 474 sq ft

A dedicated desk, a bright blue kitchen stocked with everything you need, and plenty of storage for a month or more on the coast. Log off, grab your board and walk to the water.

★ 5.0 · 10 Airbnb reviews

The bedroom in Unit Three at The Swell, with a palm mural, a woven pendant and a surfboard
Monthly stays · 31-night min

Unit Three

Ocean-view monthly rental upstairs.

1 bed · 1 bath · Sleeps 2 · 550 sq ft

Our bright second-floor one-bedroom, with an ocean-view living room, a desk and enough storage to actually unpack and settle in. Made for a longer stay by the beach.

★ 5.0 · 6 Airbnb reviews

Life at The Swell, in photos.

Palm trees and the Pacific Ocean seen from The Swell in Oceanside
Ocean views
The living room in Unit One, with wave art above the sofa and a wood coffee table
Unit One living room
The shared hot tub on the patio at The Swell, with palm trees behind
The hot tub
The dining nook in Unit One, with a seagrass pendant and a built-in bench
Unit One dining nook
The desk in Unit Two, with a wave print and an office chair
Unit Two desk
The living room in Unit Two, with a cream sofa, a surfboard and a round coffee table
Unit Two living room
Waves rolling onto the beach in Oceanside, California, with palm trees along the shore
Your beach, a walk away
The kitchen in Unit Three, with warm wood shelves and a window over the sink
Unit Three kitchen
A bedroom in Unit One, with a woven pendant and patterned pillows
Unit One bedroom
A tall palm tree and the ocean beyond the rooftops of Oceanside
Palms and the Pacific
Shared amenities

A shared Oceanside hot tub patio that doubles as the living room.

Coffee in the sun, dinner off the grill, a soak while the sky turns pink. It is small, it is shared, and it is the best part of the place.

  • Hot tub Open all year
  • Fire table & grill With outdoor dining
  • Private parking lot On site, for guests
  • Laundry room Two high-end sets, plus folding space
  • Soft, filtered water For the whole building
  • Surfboard racks For your boards
  • Secure patio First floor, behind a locked gate
See the before and after
The shared outdoor patio at The Swell in Oceanside at sunset
In every unit

Fully furnished and fully stocked.

The bedroom

  • Helix Luxe mattresses
  • Parachute linens
  • Quince pillows and duvets
  • Blackout blinds
  • Closet and clothing storage

The kitchen

  • Fully stocked with cooking essentials
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Coffee maker and French press
  • Tea kettle, blender and microwave
  • Pantry space for groceries

The living room

  • Ocean views
  • Sofa bed and smart TV with streaming
  • Mini split heat and A/C
  • 1,000 Mbps Wi-Fi
  • Beach towels and cordless vacuum
Monthly stays in Oceanside

Furnished monthly rentals in Oceanside. Stay a month, or three.

Units Two and Three are set up for 31 nights or more, with desks, 1,000 Mbps Wi-Fi, full kitchens, real storage, laundry and a private parking lot. Made for remote work, travel assignments, Camp Pendleton and the stretch between one home and the next.

  1. Send a booking request with your dates.
  2. Fill out a quick rental application that we send you.
  3. Sign your lease. Once you are approved, we accept your booking and send your lease to sign.
See Units Two and Three
The sunlit dining nook in Unit Three at The Swell, with a round table, woven chairs and a paper pendant

Five-star guest reviews

★★★★★
Thoughtfully curated for comfort and peace… you've got ocean views out the window, comfortable beds and sheets, a small but mighty kitchen, and an incredible bath tub and shower. Mark, Los Angeles · Unit One
★★★★★
We stayed in this unit for two months and it really felt like home… you can see the ocean from the front windows.Hannah, Denver · Unit Three
★★★★★
Couch is comfortable with lots of storage around which makes a long term stay ideal… the hot tub is a must use.Tony, California · Unit Two
★★★★★
It felt as though Aubrey truly cares for the property and for the experience of those who rent the space. This is not the norm.Jennifer, Scottsdale · Unit One
★★★★★
Stayed for about a month and a half. Internet speeds were great for work… Loved being in downtown Oceanside and the walkability to the beach.Nathanael · Unit Two
Location

Walk to the beach, the pier and downtown Oceanside.

The Swell sits on a quiet street in downtown Oceanside, two blocks from the coffee shops and restaurants on Mission Avenue. The pier and The Strand are about a 15 to 20 minute walk, so the car can stay in the lot more often than not.

★★★★★
Walkable to many great restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and anything else needed.Loren · Unit Three
★★★★★
The home was cute and in a peaceful location near the beach, with so many great coffee and food spots just around the corner.Olga, Sacramento · Unit One
★★★★★
The location is just a half mile walk to the beach and is nestled in such a great Oceanside neighborhood.Tony, California · Unit Two
Explore Oceanside vacation rentals
  • Mission Ave2 blocks
  • The pier & beach15 to 20 min walk
  • South O5 min drive
  • Carlsbad9 min drive
  • Camp Pendleton11 min drive
  • San Diego35 min drive
  • Los Angeles90 min drive
Good to know

Oceanside vacation rental FAQs

How many units are at The Swell?

The Swell is a four-unit lodge, and three of the units are available to rent. Each one is completely separate, with its own full kitchen and bathroom. The patio, hot tub, fire table, grill and laundry room are shared.

What is the minimum stay?

Unit One has a 2-night minimum, so it works for beach weekends and vacations. Units Two and Three have a 31-night minimum and are set up for monthly stays.

How do monthly stays work?

Send a booking request with your dates for Unit Two or Three. We send you a quick rental application, and once your application is approved, we accept your booking and send your lease to sign. Then you move in.

How far is the beach?

The pier and beach are about a 15 to 20 minute walk. Mission Avenue, with restaurants and coffee shops, is two blocks away.

Is there parking?

Yes. The Swell has its own private parking lot on site for guests.

Is The Swell good for remote work?

Yes. Every unit has 1,000 Mbps Wi-Fi, and Units Two and Three each have a dedicated desk.

Is The Swell secure?

Yes. The shared patio is on the first floor and fully secure, with a locking gate.

Are pets allowed?

No, The Swell is not pet friendly. Service animals are always welcome.

Is there air conditioning?

Every unit has a mini split for heat and A/C, and the bedrooms have fans.

An aerial view of the Oceanside Pier stretching into the Pacific