Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything. - Flagler County

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Front of our home and the beautiful oaks.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Palm Coast, FL

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park9 min walk
Palm Coast Beach3 min drive
Hammock Beach Ocean Course7 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything.

Come enjoy what we enjoy about our home: the peace that comes from walking on the beach in the morning with a great cup of coffee, the quiet of an oak tree covered neighborhood reminiscent of old Florida, and the closeness to so many great places to eat, things to do, and sites to see. We call our home Serenity by the Sea because that is what it is to us. We are located in an area called The Hammocks, between the Florida Intracoastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean just across the bridge from Palm Coast, FL. It is truly a Floridian paradise, with the natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean beach and protected natural lands full of large Spanish moss-draped Oak trees. We are 8/10 tenths of a mile from MalaCompra Road Beachfront Park; 3/10 tenths of a mile from Bing’s Landing Park, 3/10 tenths of a mile from MalaCompra Greenway Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails, and several unique and awesome restaurants. We are 30 minutes south of Historic St. Augustine and 30 minutes north of Daytona Beach. There are a lot of things to do nearby and yet lots of opportunities to do little but enjoy the peace, quiet, and serenity of the area. Our home features two bedrooms each with their own flatscreen TV, two bathrooms, a comfortable living area with a full-size pull-out sofa bed for overflow and kids, a fully stocked kitchen, parking for three vehicles, and all the things you would need for a beach vacation including plenty of chairs, coolers, a beach umbrella and an outdoor shower with hot water for after the beach. We provide towels, bedding, dish soap, dishwasher pods, garbage bags, paper towels, and toilet paper for your use. We have a great coffee bar with an espresso machine, bean grinder, and an automatic drip coffee maker. We also have a great Belgium waffle iron and an electric ice cream machine. We love spending time here and know that you will as well. We have a fenced in back yard, with string lighting, a paver brick patio, outdoor table, gas grill, and outdoor gas fire pit. Our home is pet friendly with some restrictions.

Flagler County Business Tax Receipt 32388

Property manager

Darrel Donatto

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Max to 2 dogs with max combined weight of 50 lbs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is no smoking or vaping on the property.

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. till 8:00 a.m.

The use of fireworks on the property is not permitted.

Cats are not permitted.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Coast

Located in Palm Coast, this vacation home is near the beach. Fort Matanzas National Monument and Bulow Plantation State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve and Princess Place Preserve. Palm Coast Lanes and Let's Play Indoor Playground are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palm Coast, FL

What's nearby

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - 9 min walk
Palm Coast Beach - 3 min drive
Ocean Hammock Golf Club - 4 min drive
Hammock Beach Ocean Course - 7 min drive
Princess Place Preserve - 30 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Salsas Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
Metro Diner - 8 min drive
The Brass Tap - Craft Beer Bar - 8 min drive
Cantina Louie - 9 min drive
Sushi 99 - 9 min drive

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

19 April 2024

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

Florida Gem

Hammock/Palm Coast, Flagler County is a beautiful hammock between Flagler Beach and St. Augustine. The area is a fabulous location with numerous destinations within very comfortable distance on foot, bike or car. There are even good restaurants in close proximity and the host’s book has great suggestions and photos. The hosts could not have been more accommodating and responsive. The house was clean, well furnished, comfortable beds, with more special extras than imaginable. More things than one can list but some are: full coffee bar experience, blender, waffle maker, fully equipped kitchen with great appliances. Great washer, dryer, dish washer, numerous bicycles in good condition ready to ride, beach chairs, towels, etc. fenced yard and deck which our standard poodle enjoyed with shade, beautiful oaks and plants. This was a really great find and we will surely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

12 April 2024

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

Just as described

A lovely home with all the amenities—in the door refrigerator ice maker and water! Full size washer/dryer for the beach towels! Beach necessities and beach bikes—so handy! Great location for us.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

12 April 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home! We loved the location and nearby restaurants. The home is fully furnished with everything you will need. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Alexa Z., Hanover, MD

27 November 2023

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

True Serenity by The Sea

We had a wonderful experience at Serenity by the Sea and will definitely be back again. We need to in the return in the Spring to complete some family business and if available, look forward to another stay at this lovely house. The location at the end of a quiet, jungle like street is a perfect setting. Listening to the ocean at night while sitting on the patio under Spanish Moss draped trees is a magical experience. We truly loved our stay and look forward to coming back.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

28 July 2023

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

Peaceful Summer Retreat

This well maintained Palm Coast house offers clean and modern amenities tucked away in a pleasant enclave of old coastal Florida nature. The closest beach is uncrowded and excellent for bird watching. There is a delightful fresh seafood market around the corner. Everything from the bedding, decor and streaming media to the landscaping and outdoor spaces provide comfort and tranquility. Thanks so much for creating this calming home away from home : )

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darrel Donatto

We are Marie and Darrel Donatto. Darrel is a Fire Chief and has been in the fire service for 40 years. Marie is retired out of the financial industry and now cares for our two young boys who we adopted after fostering them for 3 years.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our home in Palm Coast as a place to come for long walks on the beach and a bit of peace and serenity. We fell in love with the quiet of the area, the beauty of the beaches and ocean, and the closeness to so many things to do and see and so many great places to eat.

What makes this property unique

Our home offers the unique benefit of being within walking distance of the beach, a nature trail, a park, and two great restaurants - yet is located in a quiet neighborhood with large oaks that overhang the roads and houses. It is truly reminiscent of old Florida.