What a great place to Vacation , for us it was just a two hours ride to splender by the Sea and just a 30 minute drive to Mission Bay San Deigo.
This was a great value and the pool was prisitine,. I would definately reccommend this complex to both familys and couples alike. We plan to book again next year

We loved the condo and its vicinity to all the attractions down at the beach.

We've just returned from a wonderful stay at Aquamarine Villas (AMV) from Dec. 20 to 27, booked through RCI. We stayed in an upstairs corner one-bedroom suite with views of the ocean from the cozy living room with fireplace (that we didn't use) and its balcony; and from the open kitchen/dining area. From the bedroom we could see the ocean and the long Oceanside pier. (The restaurant "Ruby's" is at the end of the pier.) The AMV staff was friendly, welcoming, and fabulous. Kudos to Danielle, the hospitable manager, who answered our questions, recommended local sights and eateries, and arranged an early check-in for our adult children who stayed in a two-bedroom suite over the weekend. Kudos also to Kris, housekeeping manager, for the clean rooms and her and her staff's readiness to supply us with extra towels and blankets, and other arrangements. Perhaps because it's a small complex, Aquamarine Villas offered special touches that we have not found in our own timeshare at a large Eastern resort. The table was set for two when we arrived; all it needed was a candle in the middle for a romantic dinner. As in a hotel, a basket of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion were in the bathroom as well as a jar of cosmetic pads and Q-tips. Housekeeping came everyday (but Xmas) for trash and to replace any towels (if needed). We appreciated having free wireless and the help of a staff member to get our laptop set up. The attentiveness of the staff at this small "resort" also was a big advantage over staying at our own timeshare.

After 3 days of rain and lots of good reading, the sun came out and we enjoyed frequent walks to the pier, town, and the tiny harbor. As for the frequent trains that run along the Coast (not just at Oceanside), the tracks are about a half a block away but we quickly got used to their sound, and found our entire stay to be wonderfully comfortable.

A delightful place to stay in a great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Facility small (26 units) but very spacious and bright. Very close to ocean and pier for nice walks. Take the train to San Diego for a day; fun trip.

I am writing this from my unit in Aquamarine Villas, my home timeshare resort. We have been coming here for years and look forward to out stay each summer. Yes, it is in an older set of buildings..... but the landscaping and the pools are beautiful! Hot tub at about 102 degrees and pool somewhere in the 80s. The unit is large and airy. We are in a corner unit so it gets a bit more light than most. It is impeccably clean, in fact our housekeeper just won an award for timeshare housekeepers. Decor is such that it increases the feeling of light and air.

Let me answer a couple of the earlier reviews..... As with any building near the ocean, the management strugles to keep ahead of the elements. They have, in the last couple of years, installed aluminum double paned windows and doors. These make a great difference. Some of the older wood railings have been replaced with painted metal as protection against the termites, which happen to live at the beach. Each year the units are refurbished, and if a visitor has been here close to refurbishing time, the units may show the wear and tear of the year. ... but a groundskeeper in on site all the time to repair and keep this from happening. The units are a block from the ocean --- but, that beach gets very noisy on summer weekends and I am happy for the quiet here. There is no elevator for handicapped access, but that has been in the discussions and will someday happen -- meantime, when we came in with our gray hair and lots of stuff to unload, the staff was right there willing to help us take our things up the stairs. The primo unit is the upstairs one on the northwest corner -- but this year it was not available, so we took a corner unit on the first floor. My husband is quite relieved not to have to walk up that second set of stairs. Flat screen TVs are one of the upgrades coming soon, and it is great to finally have Wi-Fi in the room.

The train -- Any hotel on the coast in Oceanside has to deal with the train because the track parallels the coast. After the first day we seldom hear it, and the new windows and doors do minimize the noise inside the unit. On the other hand, frequency of trains and closeness of the station make it easy to take the train for a day in San Diego or San Juan Capistrano or even Disneyland....

This is not a deluxe luxury resort, but it is an excellent place to spend a week's vacation. As I say, we love it. The staff is friendly and helpful. Occasional continental breakfasts and social activities are nice. It is also child friendly. Yes, we would highly recommend it!