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A-frame beach house steps from the ocean with deck & central AC

2.0 star property
Beachfront vacation home in South Ponte Vedra Beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Place, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this South Ponte Vedra Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Guana River Wildlife Management Area and 2 miles (3 km) of Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area and South Ponte Vedra Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Guana River Wildlife Management Area - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tolomato River - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 1 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whobley Whale Public House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A-frame beach house steps from the ocean with deck & central AC

Step back in time with this quiet beachfront getaway in undeveloped South Ponte Vedra Beach. The SeaTurtle Retreat House is a classic Florida a-frame with a nautical-themed open layout and ample room for up to seven guests. Two downstairs bedrooms (one with a queen bed, two twins in the other) sleep up to four guests. The ship-like ambiance includes portholes and skylights for natural lighting. The light and bright upstairs primary bedroom offer ocean views, vaulted ceilings, and a private main bath.

Sip coffee at sunrise on the patio and watch for dancing dolphins, diving pelicans, and even hatching sea turtles. Savor peace and quiet as you stroll along the unspoiled cinnamon sand beach. Spend the day surfing, fishing, sailing or simply unwinding with a great book. Relax and enjoy the rich colors of the evening in the spacious and comfortable living area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Even the kitchen has a clear view of the waves. You'll be minutes from award-winning oceanfront dining, with a spacious open-layout interior and high vaulted ceilings. This home is also adjacent to Guana River State Park. SeaTurtle Retreat is located in the relatively undeveloped Old Florida community of South Ponte Vedra just north of Vilano Beach. St. Augustine and the world-class Sawgrass Golf Resort are just 20 minutes away. Other nearby attractions include Marineland, Castillo de San Marcos, and World Golf Village.

THINGS TO KNOW
No elevator
The couches can be used for twin-size beds for 2 extra guests

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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A-frame beach house steps from the ocean with deck & central AC Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E., Durango, CO USA

We enjoyed our stay The location and peacefulness of the beautiful beach was amazing. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute as a button but…..

Cute as a button and loved the location and coastal motif but there are many safety things that need to be addressed. No outside working lights on Oceanside, decking in poor/dangerous condition, water abnormally hot/scalding. Only one lightbulb working in first bedroom, only two in master bedroom, master toilet has to be pumped after each flush - even itine. We did appreciate having sheets, towels, toilet paper, and starter cleaning products. Overall nice, just wish we could have enjoyed the Oceanside deck. PS: those steps need major attention too.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

For the money I can’t complain too much. The freezer has no ice maker but several ice trays and an ice bucket. The house is very close to the road so you get a lot of traffic noise all day and night so bring ear plugs. Adequate pots and pans to cook with as well as dishes. The pillows on the beds are quite thin so you may want to bring your own. Adequate towels for the two of us. The couch is quite disgusting and should have a cover on it that could be washed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren S.

Nice vacation

The property definitely needs some updating, but overall it was great! The location and private beach access, made it all worth it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay here!

We loved our time at this beach house. It was perfect for our group and what we needed. The location can’t be beat, and everything went perfectly!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

marty m.

Liked: Cleanliness

A+ Beach

Yes, we read the reviews! Our expectations were at a moderate level. The house is in need of ALOT of help! I could spend a while picking it apart, but despite all the things that I saw and experienced that I would have to change if it were mine….We loved it! The view of beach, the sound of the waves crashing, the shells, sea glass and sharks teeth were exactly what we wanted and needed! If we ever decide to visit that area again, we’d gladly stay there again. Book it and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael A., Roswell

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of Potential, but Lots of Problems

This is my first negative review on VRBO. Woo hoo! The good news is that the back deck is a stone's throw to the Atlantic. The bad news is that the house is poorly maintained and the property manager (Vacasa) was unable or unwilling to address the issues we encountered. A quick breakdown: - the oven never worked - we notified Vacasa on day one and they sent out two repairmen but ultimately never resolved it and never offered a discount our assistance in any way - the refrigerator kept throwing a breaker - we eventually got it working by not using some of the lights -one of the deck chairs was broken and unusable - we requested another several times and never heard from vacasa -contacted vacasa about a broken step but they never addressed it -asked vacasa to relocate us due to the numerous issues but they refused -i really cannot overstate how poorly Vacasa's customer service was - we reached out many times in the first few days and they did next to nothing other than send auto responses swearing our stay was their highest priority...lol In addition, the overall comfort of the beds, the lack of cleanliness and musty, pet smells, etc. made this potentially charming house a bit of a dud. Vacasa's awful customer service made it worse. I would strongly advise not renting from Vacasa properties if possible. So, if you are looking for a cheap, dumpy beach house, it was just that. Honestly, it's a shame because the location is quite magical, but I'll pay extra to avoid Vacasa and to get the basic amenities described in the property posting.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacations

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary B., Central Florida

great location

right on beach close to great restaurants....however furnishings and kitchen and baths are old and outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

philip h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, needs a little love

Great stay with beautiful views. Not the best place for kids 2 and under due to stairs, and unsecured porch (kids can crawl under the bench and fall), but we had two kids under the age of two was not a non issue with good supervision. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022