Upscale Oceanfront 1 Level Home-Great Views-Huge Deck-Screen Porch-Pets Welcome
- House153 m²
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
3BR, 3BA, Sleeps 8
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- Heater
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- beachHouse is directly on the beach with long range ocean views in three directions
- waterfront
- BeachfrontWe are directly on the ocean and on a wide, sandy, car-free beach.
- OceanfrontWe are directly on the ocean and on a wide, sandy, car-free beach.
- Waterfront
General
- TelephoneFree long distance
- Air conditioningcentral
- Heatingcentral
- Linens providedWe provide all bed and bath linens. We supply top quality linens, high thread count sheets, down blankets and pillows, with down alternatives available, as well.
- Washing machinetwo sets
- Clothes dryertwo sets
- FireplaceGas; Christmas-February only
- ParkingMaximum: 5 cars; Do not park on the grass or on the roadside
- Garagedouble garage
- InternetFAST!
- Towels providedBeach towels are provided, as well as bath towels
- Wireless Internethigh speed
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomSofa and 4 chairs; open to deck, dining, and kitchen; light and bright
Kitchen
- DishwasherQuiet Bosch
- FridgeFrench door refrigerator with freezer below. Additional refrigerator/freezer in the garage.
- Hobsmooth top electric stove
- OvenElectric
- MicrowaveWe have a full size microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker2 Mr. Coffee 12 cup with auto-off. We supply filters.
- ToasterAlso a toaster oven
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsWe leave spices, napkins, zip lock bags and other supplies that renters bring
- Dishes & utensilsplenty of everything
- KitchenWe have a lovely open galley kitchen with full size refrigerator, smooth top electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and more.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Diningdining table seats 6 ; bar stools at counter seat 4 booster seat for toddlers
Entertainment
- Television55 inch Samsung
- Satellite / Cable(4) We have cable televisions in the living room and all three bedrooms; the living room and two major bedrooms have high definition
- StereoBose CD player
- DVD playerDVD players with 3 TVs
- BooksWe have lots of books
- GamesWe have games and puzzles for children and adults
- Games for kids
- Toysbeach toys
- Video librarywe have videos and movies for children and adults
Outside
- Gardenspacious side yard fenced for dogs
- Kayak / canoeavailable for rent at many places
- Bicyclesavailable for rent at several places
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- Deck / PatioWe have a 12 foot wide deck that runs the length of the house and stairs to the seawall and the beach.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports Gearwe have one surf board along with lots of other water toys, boogie boards, etc.
- Golfmany clubs within a 20 minute drive
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal pooloptional membership to the Serenata Beach Club, located 1 1/2 miles from the house; they have three huge pools
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- The house is all on one level so there are no stairs to climb. However, doorways are standard size. We consider pets on an individual basis with additional fees. We have a fenced yard, in addition to the enclosed deck, for pets.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - We have a Pet Agreement We have a Pet Agreement
No parties/events
No smoking - No smoking is allowed inside. No smoking is allowed inside.
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- people cannot jump off the seawall to the beach
- The grill is to be used only in the driveway
112 Reviews
what a great location
we we wanted a place we could walk out of the house and be on the beach, and this place was it! we took our dog for the first time ,ever, and the fenced yard on the side was perfect for her to do her business .
Thanksgiving
Excellent
Amazing Place!
We had an amazing stay. My only recommendation is that you remove the suction cup handles in the master bathroom shower. My husband is disabled and tried to use them and they slipped off the way. He almost fell. It would be wonderful if you could install permanent grab bars in there for the disabled and elderly. Other than that, this house is beyond amazing.
Beach time in Ponte Vedra
lovely property. I do think the stove should be upgraded, beyon that sweet!
We are remodeling the kitchen in November which will include a new stove. The current one works fine just doesnt look great.
Perfection!
We have rented from Wren Beach Rentals before. Always perfection. Blue and white are my favorite colors (coming from a former Kentucky Wildcat) and I have wanted to rent this house for years. It is just as it looks in the pics. We had an amazing week and hope to rent this charming beach house again. Location is ideal if you like a quiet, pet-friendly residential beach close to two of our favorite restaurants, Caps and Aunt Kate's. Cannot lose with ANY Wren rentals. Cannot wait to go back!
Location
Sandpiper's Nest is direct oceanfront, on a lovely barrier island between the Atlantic ocean and the IntraCoastal Waterway. Since there are only single family homes and a few nice restaurants here, the beach is very private, peaceful, and quiet. No cars are allowed on the beach, and there are no high rises or fast food joints to interrupt your serenity. We do have several excellent restaurants and shopping for every day items within a five minute drive! The Serenata Beach Club, with its 3 huge pools, work out facility, and activities for children, is just a mile away. A fabulous nature park with trails is two miles away. In 10 minutes you can be in downtown historic St. Augustine with lots of attractions, great seafood, fun shopping, fishing and boating, many golf courses, including the World Golf Village, and more. In 15 minutes you can be in posh Ponte Vedra, with more great restaurants, shopping, and more golf! Day trips to Disney, Daytona Speedway, and Marineland are easy!
Other Activities: dining, shopping, touring, shelling, kayaking, surf fishing, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, and much more.
Golf: Golf courses abound in our area! The World Golf Village with its two fabulous courses, golf museum, and much more is a quick twenty minute drive. Numerous other public and semi-public courses are available both in St. Augustine and in Ponte Vedra.
Property Manager
Judy Wren
- Languages:
- english
About Judy Wren
Hi there! I am Judy Lombana Wren, owner (with my husband Bill) of Sandpiper's Nest, manager of several other properties, retired university professor and mental health therapist, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend! Bill (a retired airline pilot) and I live in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Maggie Valley, NC. I have been involved with with the ocean, beaches, homes, decorating, and people all my life. Sandpiper's Nest is our very special oceanfront home in which we take great pride and enjoy sharing with others. We hope you will love it as much as our many repeat renters do! I have been renting Sandpiper's Nest since I first bought it brand new in 1978. At the time, it was a two bedroom, two bath cottage on a fantastic oceanfront lot. Bill and I completely renovated the home in 1993, taking it to the studs, opening it more to the views and adding another bedroom and bath. It looks brand new because we are ALWAYS working on it...very important on the ocean! We bought two more oceanfront homes a few years later, and others starting asking me to manage their properties, so my rental 'hobby' quickly turned into a business. My son and daughter i law , David and Daphne Lombana, joined me in Wren Beach Rentals, and they now manage 35+ oceanfront homes in South Ponte Vedra and Vilano Beach. We take great pride in our solid relationships with both owners and renters, and we look forward to working with you!
Judy Wren purchased this House in 1993
Why Judy Wren chose South Ponte Vedra Beach
I bought Sandpiper's Nest in South Ponte Vedra Beach, because it was less than a half hour drive from my regular home, making it the ideal weekend retreat. I started renting it immediately, to help with the mortgage payments, and found that my renters also found South Ponte Vedra to be a very special community. It is perfect for vacationers who want direct oceanfront, great views, and privacy. Sandpiper's Nest sits on a 90 foot wide lot, on top of a high dune, offering panoramic ocean views. The immediate area consists of single family homes, several great restaurants, a terrific beach club (available as an option to our renters who want a pool!) and miles of wide, sandy, car-free beaches. Our renters come here because they love the privacy and the fact that we are not surrounded by high rise condos, fast food restaurants, bars, hordes of people vying for space on the beach, or cars driving on the sand! However, we are not isolated! Sandpiper's Nest is just 15 minutes from historic St. Augustine and 20 minutes from posh Ponte Vedra. We think we have the perfect beach location!
What makes this House unique
Being a one level home yet having panoramic ocean views is quite unusual. Luckily, Sandpiper's Nest is built on a high dune which offers the practicality of single story living while enjoying fantastic ocean views and lovely sea breezes. We have found that "pet friendly" means just that. Owners of dogs take good care of their pets and we NEVER have issues with dogs...so if you are not a dog owner, don't worry...you will not have to deal with pet hair, odors, or anything else that would make living in a house where dogs have been. We have some amenities at Sandpiper's Nest that are not very interesting to mention, but believe me, we have learned the hard way that you will appreciate them. First, we have a double garage. Many potential renters don't consider that very important...but you will change your mind after scraping the salt off your car if it has been sitting outside for several days! We also have a water softener. The "beach water" is extremely hard and any house that does not have a water softener is just asking for serious problems, not only with etched glassware, but also with the pipes. Showers are so much nicer when the water is soft! We have duplicates of several things: two refrigerators, two washers, two dryers, two coffee pots, two blenders, etc. etc. We have learned that things get broken unintentionally and who wants to drive all the way to Target to buy a new coffee pot? We think you will appreciate these little amenities that we provide...we want you to have a wonderful vacation, and not having to worry about everyday issues is one way to insure it. And..just in case you DO have problems...Internet won't work, garage door opener seems to have a problem, TV is too complicated for us 70 year olds, don't worry...we will do everything we can to correct issues as soon as you inform us. So...plan to relax, enjoy the house, the beach and ocean, and the surrounding towns, golf, shopping, and more!