Overall we enjoyed The Oasis and had a good experience. The cottage was clean, cute, perfect size for two people. I’ve spent a lot of time in OB so I’m really familiar with the area and love the laid-back vibe. It was close enough to the beach to walk there in the morning, though I really wish I could have had my dog to take the the dog beach! The OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays is also walkable, with tons of incredible food, and honestly it would be a challenge to find parking anywhere closer, so having the space was helpful. Lots of great food like OB Noodle House right down the street, and People’s Co-Op is one of my favorite markets.
One negative, and I’ve already pointed out to the hosts, was the the bedroom window was busted and wouldn’t stay open, the other didn’t have a screen and was behind the bed so it made the bedroom a bit stuffy. We actually only spent one night in the bed and then ended up sleeping on the sleeper sofa which we found much more comfortable and the room had better airflow also. We’re used to sleeping on memory foam, and with two people in the bed you could feel and hear every movement which doesn’t work well for us. The sofa folded out to actually be larger and since it’s foam, we slept much better.
The neighborhood is very quiet but you do hear planes though they stop from about midnight to 6am I believe. I expected as much staying in OB.
In all, I’d recommend The Oasis to anyone looking for a beach getaway where you feel like a local! I’d especially recommend to young couples who appreciate the hippie/artist/surfer vibe in OB. Support the local businesses while you’re there and avoid the big chains moving in and shutting them down (like Target)!