Location: St. Augustine, Florida North East, Florida, USA (4 miles to historic St. Augustine, 1 hour to jax airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Den, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 16)
Keywords: Beach House
Dolphin retreat, a 3000 sq. ft. OCEANFRONT beach house sitting atop a high dune, was recently remodeled in 2005. The house comfortably sleeps 16and has panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean which is a few yards below. A large deck overlooks the beach and ocean. The master bedroom suite has a private bath, a satellite TV/DVD/VCR and access to the ocean-front deck. All bedrooms are spacious and individually decorated. Granite kitchen countertops, maple kitchen cabinets, and Italian tile add to the beauty and charm of this OCEANFRONT home.
Two fully furnished oceanview dens with cable TVs offer plenty of living space. Fully equipped kitchen and dining room as well as a gas grill bring the comforts of home to your vacation.
The beach is easily accessed by a private dune walkover. The walkover has benches steps from the sand and water. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach recreation accessories are provided.
The house is ideally located for easy access to renowned golf courses in Ponte Vedra (home of The Players Championship) and St. Augustine. House is 5 minutes from Old St. Augustine and 10 minutes from two large outlet malls. Orlando and it's theme parks are a short two hour drive and make for a perfect day trip.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer of 2012, Memorial day to Labor day..... $3700/week
All other times............................... $2400/week
add 10% tax
add $250 cleaning fee
rent+tax+cleaning fee=Total($4320 in summer, $2890 outside summmer)
add $300 refundable damages deposit.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are summer rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Home - Newly Remodeled Beach House
www.serenataclub.com- Members have access to 3 pools. One is heated and has a water fall. There is also a whirlpool, a gym, and a restaurant with an oceanfront terrace. They also host and cater gathe
www.otttiscastle.com- It was built originally as a house for god. Can be leased for events and weddings.
Similar to Caps. Great food, a pier, and a little beach on the intracoastal waterway.
www.northbeachcamp.com- RV and camping, river access, convenience store, and other amenities.
Property Photos
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- oceanview from upstairs porch - St. Augustine, FL - Florida Oceanfront Beach House Rental
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- Living room with french doors to porch overlooking the ocean - St. Augustine, FL - Florida Oceanfront Beach House Rental
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- Dining room opens to kitchen and living room - St. Augustine, FL - Florida Oceanfront Beach House Rental
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- Spacious downstairs Den and screened porch through the french doors
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- Master bedroom with King bed has an attached bath.
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- Second bedroom with King bed has an attached bath.
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- One of two bedrooms with queen beds. This one has a Trundle bed also
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- screened porch on ground floor
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- Extra wide solid maple staircase makes climbing easier for elderly
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- driveway
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- Boardwalk from Front Door to Beach
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- Kitchen
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- Kitchen Counter and Dining Room
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- Top Floor Bedroom with Queen Bed. Also has Trundle Queen Bed (not shown)
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- ground floor bedroom. full bath is attached.
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- kitchen
Traveler Reviews (17)
Perfect vacation
Guest: Nana2times
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
Our vacation at Dolphin Retreat couldn't have been better. The house was perfect. We had 5 families from 3 states and two babies. We each had our individual space. Wanda provided the items we needed for the babies so we didn't have to pack as much. It was great to have beach chairs and beach toys. The beach was so peaceful and quiet. It was the perfect place to have our first vacation with our daughters, their husbands and new babies and our nephew and his family. Those who wanted to see the sites were close to the old city, Capp's and the Reef were wonderful dining experiences. My cousin's came from Jacksonville for a mini family reunion and it was perfect to cook-out, relax on the deck and the beach and watch all the kids play. Hope to be back next year.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Wedding Location!
Guest: choate51
(Columbus,IN)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
The house was excellent. There were a few minor issues but Wanda took care of them quickly. She even had a plumber show up @ 10pm to fix the shower! Bed's were comfy and clean, no bed bugs here! Just an excellent home. Plenty of dishes, pans, and other cookware. The view from the living room, dining room and master bedroom makes this house. I will never forget waking up next to my new wife while looking out at the sunrise. Just incredible. The beach was amazing, water was perfect for swimming, some great waves and some nesting turtles during this time of the year. I highly recommend this home to any vacationing family, it is well worth it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Highly recommended!!
Guest: P. Lynn
(Jacksonville, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
This was a beautiful beach house!! We needed a place large enough for at least 16...all girl cousins for our yearly get together. It was fully stocked with essentials. They thought of everything!! Very clean. More than enough room for all of us. The sunrises were amazing from the balcony!! Wanda and Ahmed were easily accessable when I contacted them. I would highly recommend this property and I already have to several friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
New Year 2010
Guest: Dzioba
(Orlando)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09
Review Submitted: 02/04/10
Our big company stayed at the Dolphin Retreat for New Year's days. It was unforgetable time for all of us. Everyone had his own room.The house was really clean and nice. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and serving our holliday food. This property has really great ocean-view and clean beach shore. Also it was a short drive from the old town of St.Augustine and its main atractions. We will highly recommend this house for any kind of events for all our friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/13/10
Review Submitted: 01/13/10
We had a wonderful family reunion at Dolphin Retreat over Christmas. It was a great house and met our expectations. Wanda and Dr. Bata were great to work with. We hope we can stay here again in the future.
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Guest: Debbie Davenport
(Gainesville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09
Review Submitted: 08/14/09
We had the most beautiful wedding at Dolphin Retreat. We got married on the beach and it was wonderful. Our families and friends loved it. Dolphin Retreat had absolutely everything we could have wanted or needed. Can't wait to vacation again next year. We plan to do this every year. Thanks again.
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Guest: D. Miller
(Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/09
Although my family's beach vacation didn't work out due to family conflict, Ahmed and Wanda were both very nice, informative and flexible. They answered any questions that I had in a timely fashion. If we are able to get things back on track for another vacation, we will definitely keep you in mind. I'm disappointed I didn't get to experience Dolphin's Retreat in person but hopefully one day I will. Thanks Ahmed and Wanda for all your help!
Recommended for:
Graduation Retreat
Guest: D Mingo
(Orlando)
Date of Stay: 05/30/09
Review Submitted: 07/21/09
I can't say enough wonderful things about the home, location, and the property manager we dealt with. My youngest sister graduated High school this year and my brother's girlfriend graduated from her masters program. We are spread out all over the country and we converged on this perfect oasis and just had the most relaxing time ever. The set up is perfect. Everyone had their own rooms/bathrooms and enjoyed fishing from the beach, kayaking, deep sea fishing, and grilling out. I have recommended this place to all my friends and will probably enjoy future family vacations here.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.
Dolphin Retreat
Guest: ohiosam
(Warren Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08
Review Submitted: 01/12/09
This house was extremely large and very well equipped(especially the kitchen). Our extended family of 11(8 adults and 3 children under 5) had plenty of room and everything we needed to have a great week. The house has 20 steps to a non crowded beach with an abundance of sea shells, St. Augustine is 5-10 minutes away. The view from the main living areas is complete ocean and fabulous.One aspect that could be improved is the unseen cleanliness (under the beds and couches). We only noticed this looking for childrens toys. We would not hesitate to rent this house again and hope to in the future. All in all this was agreat experience.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Tom Sawyer
(Jacksonville, Fla.)
Date of Stay: 09/14/08
Review Submitted: 09/14/08
Our families have been coming here for years. This beach house is like a second home. It is just perfect for large family vacations. You will want to come back again and again.
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