Situated in Oceano, this attractive house for $860 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Discover your dream coastal escape at Strandcastle @ McCarthy, perched one house off of the Strand with ocean views. Only steps from the sand, this spacious 4-bed, 2-bath home invites families to unwind. Enjoy beachside living, panoramic ocean vistas from the deck, and easy access to Central Coast attractions. With room for 11, an outdoor fire pit, and vintage surfboard charm, your best vacation awaits! THE SPACE This spacious property sits up high on the corner of Strand and McCarthy with TWO sandy beach access points just steps from the home. You can also bring your toys, there is plenty of extra parking on this oversized lot. Sunset bonfires are permitted on the beach (time for S'mores!) and you only have to walk out the door onto the sand to find your special spot. You will have the entire beach as your own backyard playground. There is plenty of room for your families to sprawl out in this 1901 sqft home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, perfect for entertaining inside and out. You will enjoy easy proximity to all things Central Coast ~ walk along the shoreline to Pismo Beach, take a hike in the Oceano dunes or nearby hiking trails, horseback riding, rent or bring your own recreational vehicles, world-renowned dining, quaint shops, museums, short drive to Avila Beach, Arroyo Grande Village, SLO Farmer's Market, Hearst Castle, car shows, multiple festivals, wine tasting, Cal Poly, Morro Bay, Lopez Lake and so much more! We welcome you to enjoy this dreamy beach house and embark on the BEST vacation ever! FIRST FLOOR *2 bedrooms ~ each with one Queen bed (plus a futon sleeper in one of the bedrooms) and sliding glass doors to patio *Bathroom *Laundry in the garage SECOND FLOOR *Huge wrap-around deck with panoramic ocean views *Ocean view kitchen with all you will need to make fabulous meals for your ocean view dining ~ no reservations needed! *Large living room with plenty of seating *Cable television, games, books, and more to keep the little ones occupied when you aren't at the beach! *Dining table off of kitchen *Eat-in bar top with 2 barstools *Primary bedroom with a Cal King bed and ocean views *Primary bedroom adjoins a large bonus bedroom with 2 Queen beds and ocean views OTHER AMENITIES *Outdoor space with fire pit and plenty of seating, including a vintage surfboard bench...photo opp! *Comfortably sleeps 11 *Recently renovated and thoughtfully decorated with a Cali beach vibe throughout *Keurig and drip Ccffee maker *Washer and dryer *Hair dryers *Plush towels and bath amenities *Comfortable beds and bedding *Wifi and Smart TVs *Charcoal BBQ *2 car spaces in covered parking garage plus 2 additional onsite parking spaces This area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks. The 5 1/2 miles of beach open for vehicle use and the dunes available for off-highway motor vehicle recreation are attractions for visitors from throughout the United States. Oceano Dunes is the only California State Park where vehicles may be driven on the beach. Four-wheel drive / all-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for driving on the beach . Beach wheelchairs are available for loan at the Pier and Grand Avenue entrance to the beach. Surfing, swimming, surf fishing, horseback riding, and bird watching are popular activities. Just a few miles up the coast you'll find more activities like kayaking, cycling, wakeboarding, board walking, wine tasting and so much more! Also close to restaurants, shopping, and medical attention. GUEST ACCESS Guests have access to the entire property, including the spacious living areas, ocean-view kitchen, and outdoor deck. Two bedrooms on the first floor, each with patio access, and the primary bedroom on the second floor provides private retreats. Other things to note This property is situated in the unique Oceano Dunes area, California's only State Park where vehicles can drive on the beach. Four-wheel drive is recommended for beach access. The house comfortably sleeps 11, has recently been renovated with a Cali beach vibe, and offers amenities like a coffee maker, washer/dryer, plush towels, and bath amenities. Registration number STR6009415