Our family of five (two adult daughters plus teenage daughter) stayed here for eight nights in late July. The property looked just like it does in the photos: beachy, breezy, clean, with beautiful ocean views. The management was in touch with us before the trip, offering us additional nights as they came became available. They were also very communicative regarding some packages I had sent to the office before our arrival, and easily accessible for the minor maintenance issues that arose during our stay.
Luckily, we had done some research before the trip, and having been to this area of Oceanside numerous times before, we knew that having actual beachfront was iffy, due to erosion control. We knew ahead of time there might not be much beach, and we were right. Although we couldn't simply walk down the stairs and spread out a blanket and hang out at the beach for hours, we could still work with the tides to get some swimming, fishing and boogie boarding in. The stairs down to the beach were broken off (or the ground beneath them had eroded away) and were a little precarious to maneuver. With the use of the surrounding boulders, it was doable (but not recommended for anyone older or not so agile). However, it was only a short walk (streetside) to get to a more accessible, family friendly, walkable beach.
The neighborhood itself seemed friendly and safe, and provided ample opportunity for walking or bicycling to the pier and into downtown Oceanside.
The only other downside, besides beach accessibility, is the lack of counter space in the bathrooms, both of which only have pedestal sinks. (But again, we knew that ahead of time from the photos.) And the living room furniture wasn't super comfortable, but we really only sat in there to watch Olympic gymnastics in the wee hours of the mornings. Other than those minor details, the home suited our family perfectly, with plenty of room for us and our dog to spread out.
The shared yard was OK, depending on who the neighbors were. We had three different groups there during our stay and all but one was barely noticeable.
Having stayed in numerous beach rentals during the past 20 years, we've yet to find the PERFECT spot. We've learned to enjoy the good and roll with the not so good. Our family had a really nice time and made some great memories, so that alone is worth every dollar to us.
Side note: I would recommend bringing an extension cord, power strip and fans.