Location: Colony Reef, St. Augustine Beach, Florida North East, Florida, USA (6 Miles to St. Augustine City, JAX 40 mi N, DAB 40 mi S) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
This home-away-from-home is located at Colony Reef Club, one of the most desirable resort communities on the Ocean. Enjoy sunrise over the ocean from this direct oceanfront unit, and watch the changing light at sunset reflect off the bright surf. The large picture window permits an ocean view from the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Sliding doors to the patio permit watching the sunrise from the master bedroom. Patio Furniture provides opportunity for relaxing and eating outside, with an ocean view and breeze.
The master bedroom has a king size bed (pillow top mattress and 500 count combed cotton sheets) and a private bath. Shower in the Master Bath boasts a luxury showerhead. The second bedroom has private access to the second bathroom, a queen size bed and a twin bed. The third bedroom sleeps two persons in cozy comfort. The bathrooms were totally renovated in 2007. The kitchen was totally renovated in 2006, and has all new appliances and a stone countertop. It is fully equipped with everything needed to grill steaks or prepare a full Thanksgiving Dinner. The dining table seats six comfortably for a big meal.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: In the unit, adjacent to the Kitchen
- Dryer: In the unit, adjacent to the kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Elevator: Ground floor unit. No elevator hassles!
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: NEW LCD/HDTV/DVD in LR
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Collection of family and children videos.
- Shared Hot Tub: Outdoor spa beside adult pool.
- Shared Pool: Complex has a large outdoor pool and an indoor lap pool.
- Sauna: Adjacent to renovated exercise room with top-of-the-line exercise equipment.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Recently remodeled, with stone countertop and new appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All utensils needed for preparing an elegant meal.
- Refrigerator: Late model with integral ice maker.
- Dishwasher: Whirlpool Quiet Partner III.
- Microwave: GE "over-the range" unit with voice memo capability.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber Q gas grill. Ground floor units (ONLY) have Gas BBQ grills on St. Augustine Beach.
- Deck/Patio: Two chaise lounges and 6 chairs plus table on the patio, with ocean view.
- Lanai: Enjoy a view of the ocean, and the crashing waves beyond the dunes with no obstructions (railing).
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Ground floor unit provides easy beach access, with view of water and waves, but without the visibility of automobile traffic on the beach.
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone with answering machine, and an additional cordless extension. FREE local phone calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): NEW feature at Colony Reef Club. Bring your own portable computer with wireless capability.
- Other Amenities
- Enjoy the large outdoor pool, outdoor spa, the children's pool and play area, and 2 all weather tennis courts, The Health Club has modern exercise equipment, an indoor racquetball court, indoor heated pool, a sauna and showers. The condo boasts everything you'll need on your holiday, a cordless phone (FREE local calls), three Cable TVs with remotes, DVD players in Living Room & Master Bedroom, VCR in Bedroom #2, Range, Washer/Dryer, Coffee Maker, Small electric appliances, and all linens, and a 430X Telescope. The unit includes many items for the active people in your party, We have beach chairs and umbrellas, "Boogie Boards," frisbees, badminton and tennis racquets, puzzles, books, playing cards and cribbage board, backgammon, chess, and beach tools for building sand castles.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Condo regulations. No animals on the property. Violators will be fined $100 per day, and evicted upon discovery.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Ground floor provides easy access for wheelchairs. Most rooms accessible. Call for details.
- Kid Friendly: Children's play area and children's pool steps away from patio.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking on the patio ONLY. Dispose of the cigarette butts properly. Violations of this policy will result in a minimum additional cleaning charge of $75.00.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Crossing the dunes over the walkway leads to a wide, sandy beach suitable for running, walking, body surfing, boogie boarding, and building sand castles. Early in the morning you can observe the wildlife in the dunes from the patio. Rabbits and ducks are plentiful and entertaining. Look for the Florida land tortoise, an endangered species. Nearby, you can engage in Golf and Tour the World Golf Village. Historic St, Augustine is always of interest. There are two major outlet Malls nearby and shopping within the Old City, likely to attract someone in your party. Alligators and Florida are inseparable and the Alligator Farm has been a center for study and protection of Alligators for over a hundred years. Marineland, recently renovated, provides similar education and entertainment with dolphins. For the fishing enthusiast, surf, pier, and deep sea fishing adventures are possible. Fishing at Matanzas Inlet is superb.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season: $250/daily, $1550/weekly, $6,200/monthly, except July 4th.
Mid-Season and Holidays: $230/daily, $1300/weekly, $3900/monthly (ex July 4th)
Low Season: $210/daily, $1,150/weekly, $2,850/monthly.
July Fourth Week: $1,950.
Holidays: Spring Break, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Year End Holidays.
Weekend Special: $500 (early check-in/late check-out, if available.)
Add sales tax (9%) and cleaning fee ($95). Prices subject to change without
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1986
Why the Owner Chose Colony Reef
My husband and I purchased this condo "pre-construction" in 1986. We were on vacation, and fell in love with the beach and the town of St. Augustine. The area was settled, by the Spanish, before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock (MA), in 1565! The slogan on the billboard said: "26 miles of beach, and the rest is history!" We learned that the area has elements to please any vacationer, and is pleasant during the whole year. In the Winter, there's whale watching and golf. In the Spring, there's the sea turtle nesting and the bird migrations. In the Summer, there's surfing and related beach activities. In the Fall, there's visiting the many historical sites and nature preserves. It's only minutes to the Orlando "World" locations, Cape Kennedy Space Museum, the World Golf Village and Daytona Beach (with NASCAR races). Its only drawback is the lack of snow and those cold and snow activities!
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
We enjoy the peaceful beachfront location. The patio has an unobstructed view of the dune and ocean beyond, without the distraction of the cars and people on the beach; it is a quiet place to read. Being on the ground floor has several advantages: there are no "hassles" with stairs or elevators; there are two entrances/exits from the condo, and there is no guard rail (which is an element on upstairs units) to disrupt the view; the ground floor units are the only ones permitted to have a gas grill, and we have a Weber Q grill to cook outside.
Owner's Map of Colony Reef
My husband and I bought this second home while living in Atlanta, about 6 hours drive from the condo. I am from the Philadelphia area and my husband is from Connecticut. We have lived in many locations, including Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston (SC), Alabama and California. We have travelled extensively, together and separately, around all the continents except Australia and Antartica. When we decided to "retire," we chose St. Augustine, FL!
Property Photos
- Condo is in North Building, Ground Floor - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
- Front of Condo from Walkway. Unit is Ground Floor, Center - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
- View of Walkway to Beach from Patio - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
- LR from Patio. Comfortably seats 7, with flat screen Cable TV (HBO) and DVD
- Kitchen and Dining Room from Patio Door. Table seats 8 for BIG meals.
- Kitchen from MBR. Microwave, range, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker
- MBR has 2006 pillow top mattress w/600 thread count sheets, TV w/DVD.
- BR2 has queen bed with pillow top mattress and twin bed, TV w/VCR.
- Third Bedroom (Crow's Nest). Cable outlet for personal TV.
- Pool is adjacent to the Beachfront Unit. Close, but no activity & noise.
- Watch your young children in the playground from the patio
- Two all-weather courts, newly renovated 2008.
- View of Ocean and Boardwalk from Patio 10-08.
- View of patio with loungers, deck chairs, and Weber Q gas grill.
- Floorplan. Does not reflect expanded kitchen 2006.
- Plan of Colony Reef Complex. Parking for boat or RV.
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Dear Helen, Thank you so much for all your help in getting us the keys & parking passes, and helping us through the gate at 9:30 PM on Tuesday night. You were most accomodating. [A thunderstorm shorted the electronic gate Tuesday evening, a rare event! Ed.] Your condo is very well equipped. It is so beautiful. We had a great time. Thank you for everything. We will definitely come again. We have your number. Thanks again.
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Dear Helen and Al, Thanks so much! You have a gorgeous place here and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The week went TOO fast! Emily's 1st time at the beach was fun and her great-grandma even came for 2 nights and loved it here. You were right - pack light! The bunnies & ducks were at our door waiting for food. I'm a sucker for animals. We can't wait to come back. Thanks again.
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Dear Helen, The new TV was admired by all, and, as usual, the grandsons enjoyed the movies & CDs. The weather was very pleasant this year. We were disappointed in the lack of shells and "lucky" beans though. Each passing year seems to have fewer and fewer. Thanks again for a great weekend.
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Your key and passes are on the way back to you. Thank you so much for the extra Friday! We had a great time at the art walk! The entire week was great! You were not kidding whan you said that you had everything we would need. We had sunshine almost all week. ... We loved the beach, pool and wild life! We would love to rent again on a future vacation.
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Thank you for allowing our family to visit your oceanfront rental this past wee,. Our entire family had a wonderful time and we certainly can say the weather was terrific.
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Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks. You were right about "packing light" - glad we did! Loved the convenience of pool, playground and beach walk - rabbits, turtles [land tortoise, ed.] and ducks were an added treat. Let me know if you need any more pecans.
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Helen & Al, We truly enjoyed our stay at your condo. This place has absolutely everything you could need. We loved spending time fishing. (Thanks for the "hot spots" tips.) We look forward to our next visit!
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We had a wonderful stay. I am so glad we found you and your home as this is the most relaxed I have ever seen my mom. We will be back.
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We have really enjoyed our week visiting our son and staying in your condo. It was great! You have added the "extras" and the master bed was wonderful. The worst part of the week is leaving. But we hope to be back soon!
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Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoy our stay even though we had cool weather. We will be back. Merci, Nous avon apprecie votre condo. Les gens ici sont sympatiques et il ne manque rien. A biento, j'espire.