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Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Your view looking north of beach and ocean - what a vacation!

Tipsy Turtle offers a luxury oceanfront vacation for your group!

Tipsy Turtle sits on the beach with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Wide open spaces allow for conversation, relaxation and pure enjoyment.

Tall ceilings and a fireplace flank this cozy family room with great views!

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queens

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Private

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views

Tipsy Turtle is a spacious 2200 sq. foot oceanfront home has recently been transformed into a luxurious vacation rental. It features panoramic views of South Ponte Vedra's private beach area and the Atlantic Ocean. It has been newly furnished to guarantee your comfort and enjoyment in beautiful surroundings. The ocean side of the house includes a covered, laid back, deck complete with comfortable lounging furniture, outdoor dining, and a propane grill.

You will experience some of the most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets you have ever witnessed, enjoy spending time on the wonderful beach, or relaxing in comfort of a luxury interior and enjoying the view.

This deck is accessed through the open 2nd floor living, dining, and kitchen areas that are set up to make sure your vacation party maximizes its socializing and fellowship for an unforgettable vacation. You can also access the deck and walkway with direct access to the beach from the hall bathroom. The dining area accommodates 8 people, overlooking a gourmet kitchen and stylish family room.

This large home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, comfortably sleeps 8 people. There is a master suite and private bath on the main floor (2nd), a hallway full bath with shower and laundry can also be accessed directly from the deck and beach.

On the upper level (3rd), there are two bedrooms and a large shared bath with tub, shower, and double vanity. One bedroom offers 2 queen beds, the other a king. Both have gorgeous views (one of the Atlantic, the other our magnificent Guana Preserve) and luxury bedding offers plenty of comfort.

On the first floor is a garage, and interior stairwell leading up to the 2nd floor living. It offers a covered patio with picnic table, as well as an outdoor shower.

Tipsy Turtle is perfect for your upcoming upscale vacation!

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets must be approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

To confirm the reservation, please provide full name/age of all guest and reason for travel within in 24 hours of bookings

Must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation

Any pet must be approved by the owner, and provide breed, weight, and age

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. St. George Street and San Marco Antique Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flagler College Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
South Ponte Vedra Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Vilano Beach - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
St. George Street - 15 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬26 min drive
‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬21 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬25 min drive
‪The Reef - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views 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.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Susan D.

22 August 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well stocked with all our in house needs. Well stocked with beach items such as towels and chairs The gas grill was new and used for family grilling. The beach view was amazing in the house and outside on the deck. Nice private beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

22 June 2024

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

Wonderful beach home

Wonderful beach home. Great location out of the way butbclose enough for short trips to both Jax and St. Augustine. Host was excellent and home well appointed. Looking forward to a future stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josep B.

13 February 2020

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

Great Vacations!!!

Impressive house, confortable and well decorated with great views to the ocean. We spent Christmas week all the family and everything was perfect. Great to walk alone in the beach at sunrise!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

30 August 2023

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

Second Stay - Outstanding

Stayed here twice and will definitely return. The house is clean, super-well stocked, and the location cannot be beat if you are looking for a quiet, laid-back beach experience. The property owner is communicative, responsive and very pleasant. Highly recommend the Tipsy Turtle.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

11 January 2021

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

Exceeded expectations!

Tipsy Turtle is a fantastic home with a superb beach location! I do not know what to say beyond previous Tipsy Turtle guests have stated. The reviews are spot on! Tipsy Turtle is better than advertised and I cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

30 May 2024

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

Gorgeous, VERY clean, beautifully appointed, and the best views ever!

Upon entering the Tipsy Turtle, we were instantly relaxed and at peace. The owner thought of every single thing you can imagine! The kitchen is totally stocked, there are two sets of washers and dryers, tons of bath towels, and plenty of beach chairs, toys, towels, etc. There are multiple outdoor areas in which to relax and enjoy the ocean views/smells/sounds. We enjoyed the multiple outdoor dining areas, some in the sun, some completely shaded under cover! We will definitely return to this magical place. Literally steps to the beach from the decking & stairs. Amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

25 May 2025

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

Can’t beat the view!

Our family greatly enjoyed staying at Tipsy Turtle! We were greeted with a lovely gift bag and a fridge with cold drinks. The house was spotless and had plenty of towels in the bathrooms as well as beach towels. There was an abundance of beach supplies…chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand toys, etc. We didn’t even need the things we brought. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed for making meals. We had dinner out at several of the recommended restaurants which we greatly enjoyed. Cap’s on the Water and Aunt Kate’s were our favorites. Be aware that this house has lots of stairs which is to be expected in a beach house, but this lovely home might be difficult for older adults and if the infant in our party had been more mobile I’d have been concerned about him taking a tumble down the stairs. Also be aware that the driveway is tight and it took some maneuvering to enter and exit with our SUV (Honda Pilot) and pulling onto A1-A can be tricky. One must be very cautious. However, the view from the living room and deck was exactly what we needed as we had one recovering from a medical incident and others who just needed to decompress! We spent long hours just watching the waves and soaking up the sun from the deck or on the beach. It was as though we had a private beach for the entire week. We all agreed we’d come back to this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T., Jacksonville

10 September 2023

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

Perfect "Stay"cation!

My husband and I were looking for a quiet get away close to home, and boy did we ever find it! While Ponte Vedra Beach is only 30 minutes from our home, we felt like we were on an exotic beach thousands of miles away. The property is on a very private area of South Ponte Vedra beach providing much needed relaxation with a gorgeous sunrise view of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and a stunning sunset view of the Guana Preserve to the west. This location was perfect for walks on the gorgeous beach right out of the back door and hikes in the natural preserve a short walk away. Due to turtles nesting, residences are required to have no exterior lighting on the beach side at night which allows for stunning night star gazing! The property was immaculately clean with luxurious bed linens as well as plenty of bathroom linens and beach towels. The kitchen is well appointed and the space is inviting and incredibly comfortable with tons of natural light and ocean views from every room. There really are too many wonderful details to mention here. Thank you, Kat, for being a wonderful host and answering all of our questions ahead of time as well as during our stay. Check in and check out instructions were detailed and provided in a timely manner. We look forward to future visits to Tipsy Turtle.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tissa K.

20 July 2024

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

This Is The One

My, oh, my. This beach home is just that—A home, not an empty shell of a house. And what a beautiful home it is! We felt so at ease in this place, more so than any other beach house we’ve stayed in. I am a CLEAN FREAK, and this house met and exceeded my ridiculous standards. The cordless vacuum was so appreciated to vacuum the sand that can accumulate throughout the week. The beds were amazing—We all slept just like we were at home. Loved the rockers under the covered patio, the organization of the garage (and it didn’t stink like many beach home garages),the beautiful and unique decor, and the proximity to the beach (no long boardwalks). Yes, it has stairs. It’s a beach house! The guy that rated this house 8/10 just because of that isn’t being fair. It’s so lovely. Beth was so kind with her gift bag and cold drinks, that’s just so rare these days! We brought all our own beach toys/chairs/gear, but didn’t need to. They’ve got it all! And OMG the check out list? You’re not asked to do all the things you pay the cleaning service fee for. We treated this house just the way we would want someone to treat ours because it felt so cozy and you can feel how much love Beth pours into it. Book it, trust me.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

17 May 2023

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

Birthday with family

Everyone in our group enjoyed the beach house! It was so convenient to walk to the beach and be able to rinse of before entering the house. The house itself was clean and well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. There were a lot of bathroom towels, more than I've ever seen at a rental, which was great! They also had beach towels, most were small, and plenty of beach chairs. We brought our own tent and beach lounge chairs. The master shower was large and it had good water pressure. The view from the deck was so close to the water that you didn't feel the need to be on the beach every day if you didn't feel like it, and it had plenty of seating on it for our party of 5. The only things I would change were the shades/curtains on the windows that needed to be closed every night due to the turtles, and opened every morning for the view. The shades were very slow to open and there were a lot of windows, 12-14 on the main floor alone, so it took a little time every day to open/close all of them, but I'm used to a 1-touch remote for my shades at home. The other item to be aware of is that the garage only fits small vehicles due to the steep driveway, the driveway isn't as big as it looks in the pictures, and in the kitchen there were no empty cabinets for groceries or an island. A good point though, several of us commented on what great quality the pillows were, from the bed pillows to the ones in the family room, super comfy and yet supportive. It's the little things that count!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

14 October 2025

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

Perfect location. Extremely clean home. Host is always wonderful (repeat renters)! Absolutely perfect for family beach fun!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kathy J.

6 October 2025

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

My husband and i stayed at this incredible house with my mother in law for 4 night's. It was well appointed and had everything we needed and more. Plenty of towels equipped kitchen. Beth even left water and beer in the fridge. The views are beautiful. I highly recommend this home for your beach get away. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

1 October 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay at the Tipsy Turtle. Unobstructed views of the ocean, super quiet beach, all the amenities in the house you could need. We had big plans of exploring the area and eating out at local restaurants but when it came down to it we barely left the house as it was so relaxing and just what we were looking for. We were so sad to leave but hope to be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

15 September 2025

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

Best rental property we have ever booked. An amazing property and a very accessible and responsive agent and owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

4 July 2025

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

Amazing

This was our second time staying at The Tipsy Turtle and it’s just as amazing as I remember! Communication is excellent, floor plan is perfect, beach is amazing, all the things.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

14 June 2025

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

Beautiful home. Very clean. Well appointed. Great beach. Excellent host. Will stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

28 May 2025

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

Steps of the beach!

Very large, open house that is literately steps from the ocean. The back deck stairs lead you right into the sand. Very private beach. Huge open kitchen that is VERY well stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, prep knives that are actually sharp. We had 10 family members eating together with no issues. The garage was large enough for our Ford F150, plus my daughter's small SUV. Other family members parked on paved driveway area. Furnishing, bedding, beach chairs, towels were all very nice. You basically just need to bring your clothes and food. A well-kept property that we respectfully treated like our own. I spoke with owns due to an A/C issue, which they responded to immediately. Problem was out of their control but couldn't have asked for better customer service and attention. We will most definitely return and recommend to our friends.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan O.

12 May 2025

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

Perfect Beachfront Vacation

This house was absolutely perfect for our family. We had a group of 6 ages 4-70 and everyone had a wonderful time. Every day we all went for a long walk searching for shells, sea glass and shark teeth. My kids loved being able to do this with their grandparents. The beach was so easily accessible for everyone. Also, if my parents wanted to take a break inside or up on the deck, they were still able to watch the kids play on the beach. The views were breathtaking. The bedroom layout was great with plenty of space for all of us. We made family dinners most nights in the well-prepared kitchen. Both the property manager and owner were so kind and helpful. This house is set up perfectly to have the most enjoyable vacation.The location is wonderful. Beyond being beachfront, there are restaurants and a grocery store within a short driving distance. We went to St. Augustine (which was close and so fun) for a few meals out and to tour the fort. The house felt secluded and private, but not isolated.My parents are already planning another trip to this house because we all loved it so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

17 April 2025

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

Perfect

From the moment we checked in to the moment we left, everything was perfect. The house is just as it is described and pictured. It was tastefully decorated - not too much and not too little. The house itself is roomy and comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. You are LITERALLY steps away from the beach. As long as you bring your groceries, everything else you would need is right there. We did not leave the house but I know that there are nice restaurants somewhat close by. We had a small issue which was addressed immediately so communication is A. I cannot stress enough how perfect this house is. THANK YOU for everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

21 March 2025

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Big fans of the Tipsy Turtle

Couldn’t have been more perfect. Loved the house and the view!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

16 March 2025

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

TPC vacation

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025