***There will be construction at Colony Reef until April 1, 2026. This means that there could be construction noise during the day due to the renovations being done (they are grinding and repairing the concrete balconies, walkways, etc). They are currently working on our building, but have not started the balcony for this unit yet. We were told that our balcony will be started around 2/1/2026 and once they start the balcony will be closed to guests until the construction is complete. There is a scheduled break in the construction from 12/22/2025 - 1/4/2026 for the holidays.***
Welcome to the Relaxation Reef Beach Retreat at Colony Reef! Enjoy a beautiful 4th floor view of the ocean from this adorable beachy condo. With plenty of living room seating and a dining room set for 6, there will always be a place for everyone in the family. The kitchen is fully stocked so you can cook your favorite meals. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the private master bathroom. There are two queens in the second bedroom and two twins in the third bedroom.
Take advantage of the recreational opportunities of this private gated community, including a large oceanfront pool (not heated), children's playground, two tennis courts with pickleball court lines, and a basketball hoop. Our indoor amenities include a HEATED pool, sauna, racquet ball court, and fitness center.
The beautiful, white, sandy beaches are just a two-minute walk from the unit. The beaches are also accessible by car with just a short drive north to the Dondanville Road Access.
Only a 15-minute drive away is historic downtown Saint Augustine, where there is no shortage of shopping, dining, or fun activities for people of all ages. Check out the towns many historic attractions or hop on the Trolley’s to see it all on the go! You can purchase tickets to many of Saint Augustine’s attractions here in the office!
Saint Augustine has no shortage of kid friendly entertainment! Check out the Alligator Farm or the Lighthouse and Maritime Museum here on the island or head downtown for the Pirate and Treasure Museum or Potter’s Wax Museum for some good old fashion family fun!
The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you.
Service Animals: Pets are not allowed at our beach retreat. If you bring a pet, we will charge your damage deposit for a pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house and you will risk cancellation of your booking. You must let us know if you are bringing a service animal, it's important to let the cleaners know and the office of the condo.
We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.
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Booking this property means you have read and agree to the terms in the rental agreement. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced.
Guests with average of less than 4 star rating are subject to review and possible cancellation. Max of 2 cars allowed, no parking on street or grass.
Pool/lawn services can occur any day. No refund for utility/internet issues. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 fee + cost of shipping.
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Property # 3605852vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Augustine
Located on the beach, this condo is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
St. Augustine, FL
What's nearby
Butler Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Butler Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
St. Augustine Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Anastasia State Park - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
St. George Street - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 2 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Taco Libre - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$794, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relaxation Reef - Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Lovely Condo, Beach Access located?
Located in Butler Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Butler Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This trip allowed is to celebrate a new grandbaby and my mother in laws 90th Thanksgiving celebration. The view was spectacular and St. Augustine is growing. The facilities of the Condos offer great amenities and things for all ages to do. The unit is a tad outdated and could use some upgrades, but traveling on a bufdget it sufficed. The hists were very accomodating.
Michael and Kristy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thank you again for choosing us for your stay! The property is as pictured and described in the listing, we are glad it fit your budget.
Great resort. But, no night swimming. St Aug is a beautiful family friendly beach. The pool area is very nice and the hot tub was an added benefit. Just wish the kept the pool open later.
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! The pool hours are posted at the pools by the condo complex, we don't have control over the pool hours. We just manage this unit at Colony Reef. Most condo complexes and hotels have set pool hours that don't allow night swimming. If guests want to swim at night, they should book a private home instead.
Lovely, comfortable condo, exactly as advertised. Beautiful view of pool and beach off the large balcony, same view is easily visible from the living room and kitchen. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for our group of 6. We had everything we needed.
Lisa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
Thank you again for choosing us for your stay! We are so glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
We loved our stay here! This is the perfect family friendly place to stay! Quiet, friendly and convenient. The condo was clean and stayed cool. The views were beautiful. We will definitely be staying here again!
Jessica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
The condo, views, beach, and property were amazing! I would love to go back again to this property with the family, they all loved it as well. The owners were easily accessible, no hassle check-in, and property was just as described.
Ron W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
My review overall is SUPER. Super easy check-in, super location, super family oriented, super view of the pool and beach, We (family of 4) will be returning.
Richard I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
My family of six had a wonderful time. Everything was as described. We felt very safe and had so much fun at the beach and the pool. Thank you to David and Patti for being such great host!
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice condo on the beach. The walk to the beach was not as far as it appears in the photos of the aerial view of the property. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
The condo was very much as described. Great location, clean, and comfortable. Beautiful balcony views of the beach, pool, and commons areas. We appreciated the thorough communication.
Ashley I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
We enjoyed our stay here. Felt safe with the gated entrance. Upfront parking and carts available for unloading and loading suitcases. Elevator and stairs available. Lovely deck area with furniture to enjoy the ocean views. Comfy living room furniture. Ample kitchen supplies for cooking breakfast and dinner. Washer and dryer worked great. Beds were comfortable. Had some truouble with the tvs, but host sent staff over right away to remedy. Would recommend. Would stay again.
Allison L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Thank you again for choosing us for your stay! We are so glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
The property itself was very nice. When I contacted the owners very responsive, however, three trips before toilet issue was solved. This unit was not cleaned to level experienced in other rentals.
Suzanne D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re so glad to hear you found the property itself to be very nice and that you appreciated our responsiveness in addressing your concerns. We strive to handle situations as quickly as possible. Our properties are cleaned by a professional cleaning crew before every guest’s stay. If you had let us know about your concerns during your stay, we would have been more than happy to send the cleaning team back out to address them promptly. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lidia M.
26 May 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Renovations, dirty
Check in was easy, hallway floors need painting, property run down needs renovations, pool was dirty checked in Thursday and they started cleaning it in Monday, elevator broke and we were on 4th floor. Sign put in elevator door said to contact office 3 days later. Overall I would not stay there again..
Lidia M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Our beautiful condo and Colony Reef as a whole are not 'run down'. We have many high reviews on this property from happy guests who had a great time. We also have professional cleaners who service the unit after every stay. The pool is maintained by Colony Reef, they have a cleaning schedule for it. There was a strong thunderstorm in the afternoon on the last day of this guest's stay with high winds, which likely put some debris/sand in the pool, but Colony Reef is very quick to respond to those types of things and were cleaning it the next morning. The elevator was down for one night (due to a temporary outage because of that same storm) and it was fixed by 7am the next morning as well.
We had a party of 7 and fit comfortably in this property. It has all the conveniences of home (i.e. std size fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, shelving for dry foods). The walk to the beach was short with a 15 min drive to downtown St. Augustine. There are a couple of beach shops and several grocery stores within 5 miles of the property. Colony Reef also has a fun courtyard in the middle next to the pool, where they held movie nights and food trucks. The community is gated and full of recreational options to pass the time on a rainy day.
Benjamin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
Tye title says it all....it's truly a little slice of heaven on earth. I'm 41 & started going to the Colony Reef Club every Summer with my family when I was just a baby; i've stayed in several different units on the property over the years & this one is one of the nicest i've ever stayed in. In addition, the hosts/owners are professional, honest, hospitable & kind & were a pleasure to work with. I definitely recommend them to anyone & wouldn't hesitate to book with them again in the future. Thank you; we can't wait to be back at our home away from home asap!! 🌊🌺🐬
We took a trip up to St. Augustine with my parents to move my son back into school. We came across this property and decided it looked nice and would be the right size for everyone.
Communication from the get-go was EXCELLENT!!!! David and Patti answered questions pre-booking, and then responded quickly to all communications once we booked.
Check-in and check-out was simple and very easy. The condo was clean and a great layout. We loved it being on 4th floor and the views to the ocean was so relaxing. The community has an elevator, and they provide luggage carts and shopping carts to help get everything from your car to the condo easily.
The pool was beautiful and there is a walkway over the dunes for easy access to the beach.
We only stayed for a few days, but we have already said when we go back this will be one of the first places we check out to see if it is available again!
Jennifer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
The property was great. Views of the ocean and pool were relaxing. Inside the Condo was updated and clean.
It would be nice is the check in time as 3pm and the check out time was 11am. We asked if we could check in 30-45 minutes early and we were quickly given the rules. We could pay 50.00 for that. I was surprised that there was no negotiation or flexibility on this.
You are told that you have text the owner when you arrive and text them when you leave. Texting when you get to a property is usually the last thing on your mind as you want to see the property.
Overall, the unit and owner were great. Just a few tweaks on being flexible for the owner would go a long way.
I would recommend this place to anyone.
Juanita and Mike
Juanita K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! Early check-in is an additional service we can offer for a fee based on the cleaners' availability. There are times when we can be a little more flexible with the times, but an early check-in can only be guaranteed with the fee (for the cleaners to bring in extra help to get the clean done early). We do ask guests to text then they arrive just so we know they made it into the property ok and also to text when they leave so we can send in the cleaners. We are glad you enjoyed our home in St. Augustine and we hope to host you again.
About the host
Hosted by David Manaute
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
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