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: Condo, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Oceanfront Condominium Beachfront
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 : Adjustable thermostat in the unit.
- Linens Provided : Lots of towels for the condo, and the beach!
- Elevator : Ground floor unit. No elevator hassles!
- Washer : In the unit, adjacent to the Kitchen
- Dryer : In the unit, adjacent to the kitchen
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed : Recent "Pillow Top" matress.
- Queen Bed : Recent "Pillow Top" matress.
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Child Bed : Available. Call for details.
- Crib : Available. Call for details.
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : Outdoor spa beside adult pool.
- Sauna : Adjacent to renovated exercise room with top-of-the-line exercise equipment.
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : NEW BIG SCREEN LCD/HDTV/DVD in LR. Cable TV w/DVD in MBR and Cable TV w/VCR in BR2.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Collection of family and children videos.
- Shared Pool : Complex has a large outdoor pool and an indoor lap pool.
- 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 : Three chaise lounges and 4 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 (no 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.
- Broadband Internet : Dedicated Internet access with wireless router. Reliable private service NOT IMPACTED by condo complex occupancy demand on public WiFi.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Private WiFi superior to public condo complex system. 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. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Private, dedicated WiFi for the condo!
- 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) : Call for details.
- 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. Watch the children play from the patio ... safely.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Call for details.
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- 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. (A fox family has arrived in the dunes in 2011.) 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: $275/daily, $1650/weekly, $6,600/monthly, except July 4th.
Mid-Season and Holidays: $225/daily, $1350/weekly, $4050/monthly (ex July 4th)
Low Season: $175/daily, $1,200/weekly, $2,850/monthly.
July Fourth Week: $2,000.
Holidays: Spring Break, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Year End Holidays.
Weekend Special: $550 (early check-in/late check-out, if available.)
Add sales tax (10%) and cleaning fee ($125). 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! (Condo was completely remodeled and updated in 2007.)
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
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. We have dedicated, private, wireless Internet!
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
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- Condo is in North Building, Ground Floor, direct oceanfront! - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
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- Front of Condo from Walkway. Unit is Ground Floor, Center - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
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- View of Walkway to Beach from Patio. Note Weber Q gas grill, ocean view - St. Augustine Beach Condo Rental
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- LR from Patio. Comfortably seats 7, with HDTV (Cable w/HBO) and DVD
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- Living Room from Dining Room with Big Screen HDTV and ocean view
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- Kitchen from MBR. Microwave, range, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker
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- Kitchen from Dining Room. Complete cooking "stuff": pots, pans, dishes, more
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- MBR has pillow top mattress w/600 thread count sheets, HDTV w/DVD.
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- Patio looking toward Master Bedroom. Patio has Weber Q gas grill
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- BR2 has queen bed with pillow top mattress and twin bed, TV w/VCR.
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- Pool is adjacent to the Beachfront Unit. Close, but no activity & noise.
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- Watch your young children in the playground from the patio
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- Two all-weather courts, newly renovated 2008.
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- Floorplan. Does not reflect expanded kitchen.
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- Plan of Colony Reef Complex. Parking for boat or RV.
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- Beach from Boardwalk, looking North 10-2010
Traveler Reviews (122)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Michelle Crane
(Roswell, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/11/07
Our family has been going to this condo for years. It represents everything a family could need and more for a great beach vacation. We love it, and will keep returning.
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Guest: Kimberly M.
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Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We had a great time last week! The condo, weather, golf, food, beach were all wonderful. Thank you for allowing us the use of your condo. Thanks for your note [offering to return left items]. The glasses are cheap reading glasses so no need to return. No need to return the hat either. I will put the keys in the mail this afternoon.
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Really good week ...
Guest: Ken S. & family
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Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
Helen, we had a really good week in St. Augustine. The town is beautiful and your condo was very nice with so many things that we could use. We will keep you in mind for our next vacation.
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Thank you!
Guest: Glenice G., Hampton, GA
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Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/26/11
Thank you so much for the use of your condo. We had a great time! We really enjoyed meeting you and Al and appreciate so much the new [private, dedicated, wireless] Internet service. You are so organized. The inventory was such a blessing to have. By the way, the turtle [Florida land tortoise, an endangered species in the dunes] did appear on Wednesday [evening]. Everyone was excited to see him. He is a big, bad boy! Take care. Many blessings for you and Al in the future.
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