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Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR

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A spacious living area with a large wooden deck overlooking the beach, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden deck with steps leading to a balcony overlooking the beach.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and benches, a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Matanzas Inlet

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Matanzas River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Matanzas Inlet
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Matanzas National Monument
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2 middle floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom middle floor

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom middle floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Palm Coast Lanes are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matanzas Inlet - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Crescent Beach - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 17 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Inlet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Viola's Pizza and Pasta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Commander’s Shellfish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR on 3 January 2027 start from NZ$1,565, 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.

How much is parking at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR located?

Located in St. Augustine, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Matanzas River and Matanzas Inlet. Fort Matanzas National Monument and Faver-Dykes State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and ocean front access and great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed multiple times in the treehouse and loved it every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique and great place.Owner was very responsive and quick to answer questions.Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean place! Loved being right on the beach with a great view. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautifully decorated and cozy, the view outside our back door was a private sandy beach and with lightly crashing waves, and anytime we had a question, our host answered us in minutes! We loved the serene peace and tranquility at Artist Haven, and recommend it to anybody who wants a little taste of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Could not have asked for anything more!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always love making memories at the “ Tree House”Beautiful beach Beautiful viewsBeautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing!! Right on the beach and it felt like we were the only ones there at some times. The beds are very comfy and the kitchen has plenty of appliances. I would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful in every way!

We loved our stay and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2022
Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

The property is awesome. We had a great stay here. We love the views and I enjoyed playing in the water. Our host was right on top of all our questions and very helpful. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

The perfect getaway! The house had amazing views and the beach was steps away. We felt like we had our own private beach. Shopping, Restaurants and St. Augustine is within a few minutes of this property. We have already started planning our next trip back to Artist Haven!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vintage Spot in Summer Haven

The Treehouse's Artists Haven, or middle floor, in Summer Haven is truly a special place with spectacular views in a cozy set up. Unit was well stocked, clean and comfortable. Host was responsive and helpful via phone. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip

Top marks for design, views, comfort, linens, beds, location, privacy, windows and mirrors. Very well thought out plan in unique setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great spot. The house was very unique and had a feeling of being on a boat, but much more comfortable. Everything was as listed. A nicely stocked kitchen where we cooked a meal with ease and a nice big table that sat everyone nicely. Just a single bathroom but it was a good size for the unit. Being able to bring our dog was a nice bonus, I think she loved the beach just as much as we did. The beach itself was super nice, very interesting compared to many others around the area. Overall the depth is very shallow and makes for a nice long beach during low tides with a cool tide pool like river running through it that kept the kids busy for hours. High tide brought nice easy waves, I'd love to come back and see it all again in different conditions as I thought it was just the perfect relaxation spot. There are two other units in the house which worried me a bit going in but honestly I barely noticed them. Everyone had their own little hang out spaces. It would be a blast to rent out the whole house for a get together, maybe next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just fabulous

Artist Haven is an amazing property. Steps from the beach and those million dollar views! Wow! The host has thought of everything and created several seating and lounging areas to enjoy the full beach experience. I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway

I stayed here with my brother and 80 year old mother. It was perfect! My mother was able to walk down the steps to be right on the beach, and when she didn’t feel like walking out, she enjoyed the ocean view and breeze on the deck. It was such a quiet, beautiful place to make memories with family. I am so thankful for our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The location of this property is literally worth a million dollars! Amazing! The family, including our dogs, had a great time beach combing and in the process we had the opportunity to rescue a wash backed green sea turtle. The property is great, well stocked, cozy and comfortable. The exterior and landscaping needs some TLC, but other than that we all had a great time and will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

This little beach house has a lot of wow factor. We stayed on the middle floor and there were views of the ocean and inlet from almost every room in the house. You can even hear the waves when you lay in bed. I can’t even began to tell you how nice the outside views were. It was like being on a small resort. There were so many seating areas to choose from to enjoy your coffee and nightly cocktails, and watch the ever changing waters with each tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our family of 3 loved the house and location. With a bunk bed and queen/full in one bedroom, and a king in the other bedroom, there were plenty of options for sleeping. We would have liked a few firm pillows, but got by just fine without. The beach and outdoor areas were beautiful. We had fun watching the birds and exploring the tidal pools. It was cold, rainy, and very windy during much of our stay so we spent some time indoors watching tv. Lots of good channels, and good reception. Heater/AC worked well to keep us comfortable. Would have liked a muffin tin to make blueberry muffins in. Beautiful view of ocean while doing dishes. Overall, great stay and would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable views!

We loved this place. We are a local family that wanted to spend the week before school went back in session at the beach. It was the perfect location. This section of the beach is perfect for families. As the other reviews mentioned the changing tides expose the sandbars and tide pools and made it really fun. We saw an octopus in one tide pool! Our girls, age 11, went to Marineland for a 1/2 day Aquarist Trainer for the day and loved it. They asked if they could do it again. We had really good dinners at JTs seafood shack in Hammock Beach and Back 40 A1A. I highly recommend this place! We rented the 2nd floor of the house. Each floor is rentable. At first I thought this would bother me but it didn’t at all. Our neighbors upstairs were as nice as can be.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Divina!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach home

We had a wonderful time and loved the location. Perfect view and access to the beach was amazing. Well equipped kitchen as well. Will definitely keep this mind for the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

Amazing views with a fully stocked kitchen. The use of the BBQ and washer and dryer were nice. We didn’t love the windows into the rooms so you had no privacy from anyone that is in the living room / kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artist Haven on the beach.

We love this spot! No crowds and dog friendly. Literally just steps to the beach. This place has everything you need for a great beach vacation. Location is wonderful. Kitchen is great. Plenty of towels, etc... View is exceptional! And the Host is responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All about Location

We just love the location of this place. Literally steps to the beach. We had a nice relaxing week here & any questions we had were answered by the property manager promptly!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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