The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Explore the area

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve5 min walk
Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area5 min walk
South Ponte Vedra Beach5 min walk
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

Other Space 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to The Great Escape! This oceanfront gem is located in the heart of beautiful, quiet and serene Ponte Vedra Beach. The house boasts 3 story beach living with amazing window and deck views and outdoor spaces, sleeps 8 and has been completely renovated from the ground up! Our Beautiful Beach House is nestled on a secluded stretch of beach that has no public parking or access nearby and is only 8 miles from historic downtown St. Augustine, just minutes from shopping, dining and the best tourist attractions.
The home has a newly remodeled, studio, mother-in-law suite on the first floor with its own private entrance, private kitchen, bathroom, sleeping space with king bed, living room, 55" smart tv, laundry and outdoor space.
The second story (the main living area) has amazing deck space overlooking Ponte Vedra Beach and the ocean and outdoor dining and grill that overlooks the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. The main living area has an open floor plan with lots of sunlight, window views, eat-in kitchen and living room. The main level master bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom has a queen bed. The loft on the third floor has two addition twin beds for the comfort of your family and friends. Each bedroom has its own smart tv and clothing storage.
The house sits just across from the Guana Ocean Environmental Reserve where you can hike, jog, kayak, and bike while surrounded by protected wildlife. More than 3,800 sea turtles hatch on Ponte Vedra Beach each year, and the Guana Reserve works hard to protect the wildlife that's right outside our door! Outside on the property, enjoy visiting on the large balcony that includes a charcoal grill, a picnic table for beachside cookouts, reclining lounge chairs around the firepit for relaxing, and the perfect hammock for an afternoon siesta by the sea. This section of beach offers a lot of privacy, sounds and views of breaking waves, amazing seashells and some of the best surf fishing around, so bring your poles and catch dinner! In the evening enjoy the firepit while kicking back in the Adirondack chairs to enjoy the cool ocean breeze with a bottle of wine. Beach chairs and beach games are also provided! There is also a storage shed if you want to bring your own beach cruisers, poles and surf boards. More than

Property manager

Brian Neligan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A maximum of 5 vehicles is allowed applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Guest agrees to comply with the provisions of this Section 2.02.04.B.19, St. Johns County Noise Ordinance (Ord. 2015-19)

Guest agrees that Saint Johns County has the right to reasonably inspect the premises to assurance compliance.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Ponte Vedra Beach, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park, while World Golf Village and St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are popular area attractions. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 5 min walk
Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk
South Ponte Vedra Beach - 5 min walk
Vilano Beach - 7 min drive
St. George Street - 16 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Kings Head British Pub - 23 min drive
The Spot Cafe - 18 min drive
Cap's On The Water - 8 min drive
The Reef - 7 min drive
Donovan's Irish Pub - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to THE GREAT ESCAPE, Sand, Surf, and Fun await you on the ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Welcome to THE GREAT ESCAPE, Sand, Surf, and Fun await you on the ocean!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Welcome to THE GREAT ESCAPE, Sand, Surf, and Fun await you on the ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to THE GREAT ESCAPE, Sand, Surf, and Fun await you on the ocean!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to THE GREAT ESCAPE, Sand, Surf, and Fun await you on the ocean! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, South Ponte Vedra Beach and Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area. Tolomato River and Guana River Wildlife Management Area are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

24 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacation

If you’re looking for a vacation on the beach look no further. We stayed at the house most of the trip as we wanted as much time on the beach as possible. Private beach with immediate beach access as your back yard.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pam M.

22 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oceanfront retreats

Our stay was wonderful. We can’t wait to go back. The house sits right on the ocean. We enjoyed our morning coffee sitting outside on the deck watching the ocean. The is a perfect beach house. The owners were a pleasure to work with. There are many things to do. St Augustine is only a few miles away which has some great restaurants. All in all it was great. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

daniella s.

2 January 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

House is misrepresented in VRBO pictures

The house is cute and it has a great location but it is very small, the pictures make you feel it’s much spacious and comfortable than it actually is. That would be ok, but It was not properly cleaned, towels are of the worst quality, and bedding sheets as well. The closet on one of the bedrooms is full of trash, so you can’t use it as a closet. Kitchen supplies were old, in bad shape, incomplete, with only one wine glass available. The under sink cabinet was disgusting. Lots of dirt behind the TV sets, and stained upholstery on the sofa and reclining chair. The basement area was in much better shape, with a larger bathroom and more updated than the top/main floor. We had to replace the main bathroom’s curtain since it was yellow with mildew. The sink is tiny, with a faucet that is too long to comfortably wash your face or hands.The house has potential but needs major renovations. In the pictures, the main street seems far away but is actually very close, so it gets very noisy at night, with cars driving at high speeds. I contacted the owner asking if there was a hair dryer in the house and he answered two days later. I let him know we were leaving two days before the checkout date, and to send him videos of how we left everything in order, but ever heard from him… The house is located in an area of the beach where there seems to have been more hurricane damage. The houses on the southern area of the beach seemed in much better shape than this one or the few surrounding one…

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

30 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it

The Location was amazing. I don’t think we could’ve been any closer to the water without being in the water. At first it was just my husband and I but then we had some friends come stay for the weekend and they stayed in the mother-in-law suite downstairs. Watching the sunrise every morning wonderful and walking the beach so peaceful. In the two weeks we were there I probably saw 12 people on the beach. The host was amazing just 10 minutes down the road. The first day we were there, We had a little issue with the AC he was there and had it fixed in 20 minutes. Talk about great service. We went out to eat one night the rest of the time we cooked ourselves. The local restaurants- let’s just say I was not impressed- but there is a Publix Grocery store just down the road. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023