Large Luxury Waterfront Home, Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Game Room

• Fantastic vacation home

  Fantastic vacation home

  • Guest amy
  • Date of stay 09/16/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  Our family had a fabulous time at this home. There were 8 adults and we never felt crowded with all of the space this home has to offer. The game room was great--we were down there almost every night playing pool and watching TV. The home on the waterway is beautiful and its just a short walk to the beach access. The fenced in yard makes it perfect for those who bring pets. The pool is beautiful and large enough for a family, and there is also a hot tub.We also used the kayak and left all of our pool toys there for future guests.EVERYTHING you need is here. You could just stop by the grocery store on your way there and just bring your bathing suit and you're set for your vacation!!! Grocery stores are just a few minutes away, and a short drive to historic downtown St Aug. I text the owner a couple of times during our stay with questions and she answered right away. We could not have asked for a better experience. :-) 5 stars

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a response. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation home. I take great pride in my homes and work hard to make them very clean, comfortable, well stocked, and accommodating in every way. It is so nice to hear that you appreciated this. This home is a great home with so many things to do for all ages. Everyone has their own space. Glad you will be returning to my home again. I would love to have you. Thank you for keeping it so nice. I really appreciate it.

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• great family vacation

  great family vacation

  • Guest crazy family
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  absolutely the best house to stay in while in St. Augustine! we enjoyed our week from start to finish, hardly wanted to leave the house! Hope the dryer vent i helped you reinstall is still working lol! all in all could not ask for a better spot to enjoy our week at the beach. we will be in touch real soon about next year, maybe even the end of this year! Thanks Donna! Brent, Clyde and Family!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for letting me know what a wonderful time you had. Would love for you to come back again. I am very particular about my homes and want my guests to feel comfortable and relaxed and have the best vacation ever! The new Whirlpool Duet dryer is working great and I really appreciate your help installling the vent. When I arrived to begin the cleaning and stocking the morning of your arrival date, the previous guests told me (as they were departing)... the dryer just started ticking and not turning. Oh my gosh... off to the appliance store across town to deliver a new dryer cause I could not wait for delivery or repair. You were arriving in 5 hours. Wanted everything to be perfect for your arrival and it was! thank you

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• Vacation

  Vacation

  • Guest Cabanna Boy
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/16/12
  A special thanks to Donna and her crew for the best vacation ever. Every thing was great for our group ages 1 to 64. The dogs even said they had a great time. Thanks Donna and thanks to your crew. PS Don't sit in the chairs out back under the trees. You can fall a sleep and miss your vacation.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

  Owner response: So happy that you truly enjoyed your vacation. Glad to hear you all had a great time and your vacation home was so relaxing. Sounds like it was much appreciated. Chairs outback under the trees were custom built for your comfort. What a great spot to fall asleep! Enjoyed meeting all of you!

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• So georgous and room for everyone!

  So georgous and room for everyone!

  • Guest Marvy
  • Date of stay 12/17/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  We have stayed in several VRBO homes across the country, and this was one of the best! Donna's description and photos are true to life, and there are extras like sand toys, baby stuff and pool floats/toys. Everything was super clean, new appliances, plenty of towels and beach towels. I was worried that not being 'beach front' was a drawback, but the inter-coastal waterfront was so cool - the view was always changing as the tides went out and the sailboats and kayakers gliding by were fun to watch from the porches, pool or walls of sliding glass windows/doors. The beach itself was just a short walk away - go past a couple of houses, cross the road and the walkway is right there. Or there are places nearby to park, or even drive onto the beach. Donna called and stopped by the first morning to check on us and was available for any needs that might have arisen. We hosted a family reunion at the house and had plenty of cookware and seating with the extra table and chairs, and all the outdoor picnic tables. The hot tub and pool were spotless, and warm enough to use even in December. Having 2 bedrooms with both a queen and twin bed in them can be good for families with younger kids. The top bunk in the downstairs den is more rustic and a little tricky to climb into. The neighborhood was very quiet, the wireless internet and cable tv worked perfectly. There are 2 large grocery stores 7-10 minutes away and many chain and local restaurants nearby. All in all, we had a great time and would recommend this luxury waterfront home very highly.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it. Most of all... I am so happy that you all had a great time and enjoyed your vacation home.

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• WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS HOUSE

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  WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS HOUSE

  • Guest Renia
  • Date of stay 08/14/11
  • Review Submitted 08/19/11
  We absolutely LOVED this house. We stayed for 8 days and even held our wedding rehearsal dinner there. It was amazing. The neighbors were awesome the entire time! Panoramic views from the back are incredible. The pool and hot tub were awesome. We used them every day, along with the outdoor shower. We were able to bring our jet skis and use the personal ramp for loading and unloading. We also got great use from the private fishing pier! Loved having breakfast in the kitchen and seeing all beautiful views from the second level throughout the day. We spent a lot of time sitting out back and watching all the boats go by. The kids loved the play room and the adults enjoyed the piano. We will definitely be back for another trip and hopefully have a chance reserve this house again! Donna always does an excellent job of decorating her homes with high end furniture and quality detail. She also keeps her homes well maintained and overly stocked. Every room in this house is gorgeous! Having two master suites was so helpful! Thanks again for the wonderful memories!

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• LOVED THIS HOME !!!!

  LOVED THIS HOME !!!!

  • Guest Carole
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/19/11
  This Home was amazing !!! We rented this home for a weeks vacation as well as , Had a rehearsal dinner there for 70 people on Friday night for my Son and Daughter-in-law. Everyone that came was "Awestruck" by this home. It has Everything !! If you are planning on renting this home...Just bring yourself! It provides High end appliances, towels, every beach item you can imagine..beach towels,chairs,floats boogie boards, even new kayaks to venture into the intercoastal waterway!! The home was clean and had comfortable beds and TV's in every room..even the kitchen! Donna, the owner, could not have been more accommodating. She had the house and yard immaculate for our party, (even doing some of the work herself!). She was a pleasure to work with. She was available to us 24/7 and addressed every concern promptly. Due to our parties...we had extra garbage...After calling her, She came over and picked it up right away!! This home, located on the intercoastal waterway, has a beautiful pool and hot tub. It is like having your own private "paradise". The sunsets are breathtaking !! And just a few short blocks from the beach. We have arranged to rent this house every summer for vacation. Our family, ages 2-59 enjoyed every minute. There is something for everyone!!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• LOVED THIS HOME !!!!

  LOVED THIS HOME !!!!

  • Guest Carole
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/19/11
  This Home was amazing !!! We rented this home for a weeks vacation as well as , Had a rehearsal dinner there for 70 people on Friday night for my Son and Daughter-in-law. Everyone that came was "Awestruck" by this home. It has Everything !! If you are planning on renting this home...Just bring yourself! It provides High end appliances, towels, every beach item you can imagine..beach towels,chairs,floats boogie boards, even new kayaks to venture into the intercoastal waterway!! The home was clean and had comfortable beds and TV's in every room..even the kitchen! Donna, the owner, could not have been more accommodating. She had the house and yard immaculate for our party, (even doing some of the work herself!). She was a pleasure to work with. She was available to us 24/7 and addressed every concern promptly. Due to our parties...we had extra garbage...After calling her, She came over and picked it up right away!! This home, located on the intercoastal waterway, has a beautiful pool and hot tub. It is like having your own private "paradise". The sunsets are breathtaking !! And just a few short blocks from the beach. We have arranged to rent this house every summer for vacation. Our family, ages 2-59 enjoyed every minute. There is something for everyone!!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks Carole... You were also a pleasure to work with. So complimentary and appreciative for my efforts and the extra mile I go to have my guests enjoy there vacation. Everyone is always telling me that I spoil them with everything I provide. My home is so fully stocked with quality items and everything anyone would need. It is so nice to hear this from you. Looking forward to having you next year in my home.

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• Nice sunset views

  Nice sunset views

  • Guest Becky
  • Date of stay 07/30/11
  • Review Submitted 08/16/11
  Our group of 60+ ladies (4) stayed here from 7/30/11 to 8/6/11. The overall experience was pleasant, given that we enjoy our time together so much, however, there were a few of disappointments. The cable service was not working properly, and the owner was obviously stretched thin on time, and was difficult to work with on resolving the issue. We finally found our own remedy by bypassing the HD receiver, whereby we were able to get the channels we wanted to watch, even though the picture quality was poor. The pool had sand in it, and the owner said it must be due to us, but at that point we had not even been to the beach. There was also algae growing, but this was never addressed. The pool cleaners never showed up in spite of the description of a mid-weekly cleaning schedule. While we were there we took note of the neglected landscaping and rather tired look of the place. It could be a beautiful home, it is definitely a lovely location on the river. We just feel that the owner is a bit overextended with her time or funds, and is unable to keep up with the maintenance. Note that the last reviews were from 2007, when things obviously looked better. We left the home exactly as we found it, possibly better. I've stayed at many other vacation homes over the years, but I have never been required to do laundry before leaving. Considering the rather pricey cleaning fee, I would have thought this would at least be included. We could have overlooked most of this if at least we felt that the owner took our concerns seriously. Instead, we were made to feel like we were being an irritant. I'm sorry to say none of us will be returning.

  Owner response: I am so sorry you felt this way. You are the first to express this. I am always available for my guests 24/7. When you called me I was there. I spent 45 minutes on the phone on hold to the cable company. Then was disconnected. I called again and they shot a signal to you but you had disconnected the box and it could not be fixed. I called your cell phones and no one answered. I called the home phone and no one answered. I went there in person to talk to you since I could not get in touch with you. The cable company was going to come out but you told them not to because you were ok with watching cable instead on the Infinity extra channels I provide. I made the appointment for you and it was fixed. This is not my fault. I was not short on time and never short on time for anyone in any of my homes. The laundry only includes the towels. How hard is it to put towels in the washer? It is very time consuming to wash and dry towels so it is nice to have them started. This home is 4,000 sq. feet. Pricey cleaning fee? This includes all the nice things I have for you which most homes to do supply. I bring all my new clean linens to home so no need to do the linens. You do not mention the lovely beach towels I provide.... about 16 beautiful beach towels that take a long time to dry. This is the only reason why I like the towels started. I do not ask you to fold them. You are the only guests in 6 years that were unhappy. sorry

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• • Guest Mora1
  • Date of stay 07/19/07
  • Review Submitted 07/19/07
  Donna, It sounds really beautiful. I haven't stayed there, but I sure miss talking with you now and then. We are still on our scenic property you helped us to be able to enjoy. Drop us a line and let us hear how life is? True life in Him.....

  Owner response: What a pleasant surprise. So good to hear from you. Hope all is well with your family. Donna DeNapoli 9043150888

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• • Guest Beth & Mike Crosby
  • Date of stay 07/19/07
  • Review Submitted 07/19/07
  We spent 3 wonderful months in this lovely home and will never forget it. The house, the views, the pool are all amazing. We have stayed in three other rentals in the area but this was by far the best! The neighborhood is quiet - great for walks & bike rides. The decor is both elegant and comfortable and the layout of the house is fantastic for entertaining. Donna was extremely helpful and pleasant. Can't wait to come back!!!!

  Owner response: Thanks so much for writing. You were wonderful guests and it was a pleasure having you. This is an awsome home which everyone seems to enjoy and want to return. Hope to see you again this year..... Donna DeNapoli

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Additional information about rental rates

Please call or email me for special requests, shorter stays, or last minute booking specials.

$1,000 to be sent when reserving

Balance due 30 days prior to arrival

pet fee $25 each

Damage deposit refunded within one week after departure

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning and stocking fee $250

Tax 10%

$1,000 refundable damage deposit