Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida North East, Florida, USA (15 mi S of Jacksonville; 6 mi N of St. Augustine) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
Keywords: Oceanfront Home, Beach House, Oceanfront Luxury Vacation Home, Oceanfront Rental Home
WaterColors is the ULTIMATE beach house - a beautiful 3500 square foot home directly on the ocean! It is built on two levels, with the main living area upstairs. Here you will find a huge living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, and two master suites, both with king beds, ocean views and access to the deck. Walls of glass provide fantastic ocean views, and the wrap-around deck offers outdoor seating and eating spaces, both covered and uncovered.
The kitchen is completely open to the living area. It has a breakfast area, fantastic ocean views through a large picture window and two walls of glass. Outfitted with lots of storage, granite counters and a huge granite island, side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice on the door, gas cook top, microwave, TV, and access to the deck just outside, the kitchen is sure to please the most discriminating cook.
The upper level is decorated in a sophisticated, serene, and relaxed mode, in shades of blue, taupe, and white, with splashes of stem green. Dark teak and seagrass furnishings insure that the ocean tones pop! A wet bar, tall bar/game table, and ultra-suede and leather furnishings guarantee that our guests will be ultra-comfortable! A new 55" flat screen wall mounted LED TV is visible from almost every spot in the living - dining - kitchen areas!
The master suite is a destination in itself. Located just off the main living area, the bedroom features a beautiful king sized poster bed, entertainment armoire, comfy reading chair, access to a covered portion of the deck and great ocean views. A lovely and spacious desk provides a comfortable space to do any necessarry work, utilizing the fast wireless Internet connection. The master bath features a large jacuzzi type tub, separate shower with ocean views, large vanity with double sinks, and tons of storage!
On the other side of the main level is the "junior master". This lovely and serene room features a king size silver toned metal bed, large entertainment armoire, charming window seat, sliding door access to the deck and ocean beyond, and ample storage. An adjacent bath serves this bedroom, as well as doing duty as a powder room and, thanks to a door opening to the deck, acting as a "beach bath".
The main level ocean side deck is huge! It runs the length of the house and around both sides, offering deck access to both master suites. A portion of the deck has just been expanded to 30 feet by 16 feet, making it perfect for entertaining. We have lounge chairs, dining table for 8 (with umbrella), bar table for 4 and several comfortable patio chairs.... perfect!
Downstairs, the house is outfitted for fun and games. Three bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa insure that adults and kids alike will have ample sleeping space. One bedroom has a queen bed, one has two twins, the bunk room has three bunks, and the game room contains a queen sleeper.
The game room with pool table and other games offers hours of rainy day and night time activities for everyone. The Play Station II in the bunkroom will insure that the smallest ones are kept entertained as well! Just off the game room is a covered porch, which provides additional shaded seating and easy access to the deck and dune walkover above. A full bath, large laundry area, and garage round out this level. The entire downstairs is decorated in happy and lighthearted shades of blue, aqua, lime, and white.
A two person elevator is available for guests needing assistance or for the convenience of taking groceries and suitcases to the upper level. Televisions are provided for all bedrooms plus the living room, game room, and kitchen. Several DVD players and a blue ray player insure that you can watch the latest movie. Bring your favorite CDs: we have stereos in the living room and the game room. We also have a very nice book and movie library, including children's favorite videos.
You only need to bring your bathing suit to be ready for the beach! We supply beach chairs, loungers, beach umbrellas, a cooler, beach toys, beach towels, fishing rods and reels for the surf fishermen in the group, and even a guest beach bag filled with sun lotions! On the deck you will find an outdoor shower to help keep the salt and sand outside! On the dune walkover are two cozy built in seats, perfect for early morning coffee or late night moon watching. You may never want to leave!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : The house is fully air conditioned with two separate controls
- Linens Provided : Top quality linens, down comforters and pillows (alternatives available for those allergic to down)
- Elevator : Two person elevator from garage to second level. Will accomodate most wheelchairs
- Washer (2) : We have two huge LG washers in our laundry room
- Dryer (2) : We have two huge LG dryers in our laundry room
- Garage : garage can accomodate one large vehicle or two small ones.
- Off Street Parking : parking available for up to three cars on property
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : The two master suites on the main level have king size beds
- Queen Bed : One bedroom has a queen size bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One bedroom has two twin beds
- Bunk Bed : The bunk bed has two single beds plus a pull-out trundle, so it will sleep 3
- Convertible Bed : There is a queen size sleeper sofa in the game room which can sleep 2
- Crib (2) : We have one full size crib, one port-a-crib, and one pack and go (convertible play pen and crib for infant)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : The master suite has a large jetted tub and separate shower
- Cable/Satellite TV (8) : We have cable televisions in the living room, game room, kitchen, and all five bedrooms. The living room TV is a new 55" flat screen, wall mounted LCD TV with a blue ray player.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We have a small collection of movies for children and adults.
- Video Game Console : We have a Play Station II in the game room
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Shared Pool : We offer an optional membership to the nearby Serenata Beach club, which has 3 huge pools and an adults only hot tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Our kitchen is huge and wonderful. It is open to the living room and has beautiful cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and a gas cook top. It also contains a small breakfast area.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We have everything you need to cook gourmet meals
- Refrigerator : We have a large side by side refrigerator
- Dishwasher : We have a great Bosch dishwasher; fast, thorough, and quiet
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill
- Balcony : The deck runs the length of the house and around both sides. It is primarily open, but has two small covered areas off the two master suites. A section has been bumped out to provide a 30 ft X 16 foot area for eating, entertaining, and lounging
- View/Location
- Beachfront : We are direct beach front with a private dune walkover. We have fabulous ocean views from the main living areas and master suite
- Oceanfront : The house is direct oceanfront. We have a wide, sandy beach.
- Communications
- Telephone (5)
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance throughout the USA
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We have high speed wireless throughout the house for your lap top
- Other Amenities
- Cable TVs (8), DVD Players (6), CD Players (2), Jetted Tub in Master Bath, Pool/Beach Club Option, Onsite Parking, Beach Chairs, Beach Toys, Fishing Rods, Outdoor Umbrellas, Wet Bar, Internet Ready Computer Center with wireless, Game Room, Other Table Games, Smoke-Free
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We accept up to 2 pets with a signed pet agreement and pet fee of $200 for the first pet and $100 for the second. Certain breeds are not accepted.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Elevator will accomodate most wheelchairs
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 minimum age. We cater to family and adult groups, such as golfers. No college groups.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking allowed inside. Any evidence of smoking will result in automatic forfeiture of damage deposit!!!!!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Eco-Tourism
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
January 4 - March 2, 2012: $2400/wk; $500/nt; 3 night minimum
March 3 - June 1, 2012: $3600/wk; weekly only, Saturday - Saturday
June 2 - August 17, 2012: $5000/wk; weekly only, Saturday - Saturday
August 18 - September 7, 2012: $3600/wk; weekly only
$500 damage deposit required per week or less; rent & fees are due 8 weeks ahead.
$500 upcharge for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Xmas, New Years.
$200-$275 cleaning fee; 10% taxes on rent and cleaning additional.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
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Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Ponte Vedra Beach
We bought WaterColors in South Ponte Vedra Beach, because we knew it was a great investment. Our sucess with renting our first home, Sandpiper's Nest, convinced us that larger groups are also looking for top quality getaways on a very private beach. WaterColors is perfect for vacationers who want direct oceanfront, great views, spacious living quarters, qualaity furnishings, lots of amenities, and privacy. WaterColors is perched on a high dune, on a 100 wide lot, offering panoramic ocean views. The immediate area consists of single family homes, several great restaurants, a terrific beach club (available as an option to our renters who want a pool!)and miles of wide, sandy, car-free beaches. Our renters come here because they love the privacy and the fact that we are not surrounded by high rise condos, fast food restaurants, bars, hordes of people vying for space on the beach, or cars driving on the sand! However, we are not isolated! WaterColors is just 10 minutes from historic St. Augustine and 15 minutes from posh Ponte Vedra. We think we have the perfect beach location!
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The Serenata Beach Club is located just one mile south of WaterColors. It has three pools, work out facility, great indoor-outdoor dining room and bar, and much more. WaterColors renters have the opti
This is the location of our delightful 3 bedroom, 3 bath one level home with great views, charming decor, big deck and wonderful beach!
Owner's Map of Ponte Vedra Beach
Hi there! I am Judy Lombana Wren, owner (with my husband Bill) of WaterColors, manager of several other oceanfront properties, retired university professor and mental health therapist, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend! Bill (a retired airline pilot) and I live in Jacksonville, Florida and Maggie Valley, NC. I have been involved with with the ocean, beaches, homes, decorating, and people all my life. WaterColors is our beautiful and spacious oceanfront home where we have large family gatherings and enjoy sharing with others. We hope you will love it too!
We bought WaterColors in 1995. At the time, it was a large, somewhat bland home which had some wonderful attributes: an elevator, fantastic ocean views, spacious living area on the main level, plus a game room complete with pool table on the lower floor. Bill and I have signficantly remodeled and updated the house. We ripped out the kitchen and opened it to the living area; you will love the beautiful cabinets and huge granite island. We have expanded the deck, updated two of the three bathrooms, and painted the house inside and out in happy beach colors. We just installed a huge flat screen TV in the living room (look for an article about us in a Best Buy catalog this summer!) For a number of years now, I have been managing other oceanfront homes, as well as my own. My son, David Lombana, has joined me in Wren Beach Rentals, and we now manage 14+ luxury oceanfront properties in South Ponte Vedra and Vilano Beach. We have a huge number of repeat renters and enjoy solid relationships with both owners and renters. We look forward to working with you!
Property Photos
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- Beautiful WaterColors Sits Right on the ocean's Edge! - Ponte Vedra Beach House Rental
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- Living area is spacious with comfy furnishings, 55" TV and fabulous ocean views! - Ponte Vedra Beach House Rental
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- Living area is open to bar, dining area, & kitchen; all have great ocean views! - Ponte Vedra Beach House Rental
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- The dining room seats 8 in comfort with seating for 8 more at other tables.
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- Spacious kitchen is open to living area; top quality cabinets & granite counters
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- Brand new kitchen has stainless appliances, gas cook top, eating area & views!
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- This cozy and fun kitchen breakfast nook is a favorite for kids!
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- Master suite - king bed, TV/DVD, computer desk, large private bath, ocean views!
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- Second Master: king bed, TV/DVD, window seat, deck access, semi-private bath
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- The pretty blue room on the lower level has twin beds and TV/DVD player!
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- Lively queen bedroom on the lower level has an armoire with TV and DVD player!
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- The bunk room sleeps 3, thanks to the trundle underneath. TV, Play Station II.
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- Game room has pool table, TV/DVD, queen sleeper, access to covered deck!
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- Our huge oceanfront deck has lots of furnishings and private dune walkover!
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- Our beach is wide, sandy, quiet, peaceful, and car free! You will love it!
Traveler Reviews (38)
WaterColors
Guest: Patty
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 01/21/12
We had our family for Christmas at WaterColors and had a wonderful time. The house is set up very well for a crowd and the living area is especially wonderful. Great kitchen too! Everyone enjoyed the pool table, the beach, the beautiful decks. We had plenty of room for 8 people plus a Christmas tree in the living area. Grandchildren really liked the bunk bed area downstairs, quiet, dark and away from the early risers. Highly recommend this property.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Everything we expected
Guest: Andy
(Orlando)
Date of Stay: 12/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
Water Colors...a perfect name for a perfect house on the beach in Punte Vedra. Not only were the views of the ocean perfect, but the decor throughout the house was just right...comfortable...clean and relaxing. Not overly beachy in theme. The master bed was great...right off the main living area. All the bedrooms were nice with a flat screen TV in most of them. The dual washers and dual dryers were great to have. The pool table was in really good shape although there were no working "Q" sticks but we had family members brings some that they had. The decking was really nice with lots of space and comfortable chairs and lounges.The kitchen with it's over sized counter for serving was perfect for our needs. The only thing that we could have used was bigger refrigerator in the kitchen or a second freezer or refrigerator in the garage area...that would have been helpful. Will definately consider returning to Water Colors again...absolulely perfect for us and our dog Coco loved it too.
Owner response:I am so happy that these folks enjoyed WaterColors; we work really hard to keep it spotless, pretty, comfortable, and up dated. I'm glad to know about the "Q" sticks...I will get some new ones. The refrigerator is a 36" side by side, which is large by most standards but with a big crowd, I can understand the need for a secondary unit... we will have one installed very soon. We aim to please!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Heaven on the Beach
Guest: Pat B
(Vernon NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/31/10
Watercolors is one of the most wonderful properties we have ever had the privilege to stay. The house is perched on the bluffs overlooking this beautiful private beach. Each window held the most gorgeous views of the ocean and sky opening to an expansive deck. The house is decorated in a variety of ocean shades setting the atmosphere: elegant yet truly comfortable. The open concept really allowed us to be together yet pursue different activities. We were two families with twenty somethings and having two levels was great for some separation. The pool table was a great hit. It was wonderful having the variety of beach equipment from umbrellas and beach towels to sand toys. The kitchen was well stocked great for cooking meals for many. My sister in law is still talking about the giant washer and dryer!! For me it was all about the beach just thinking about that view makes me smile. It was heaven can't wait to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
THE place to stay for a wonderful time with wonderful accommodations!!!! Watercolors and MORE!
Guest: Suzanne
(Blue Ridge Ga., and Perdido Key Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 10/25/10
Watercolors exceeded our expectations. It was all and more than described on listing. It was roomy, comfortable, clean and had everything we could want and then some. The layout of the house is perfect for "getting away" from other people for a while when the time comes. Judy's information is very helpful on the area. Caps restaurant is such a unique place with the gnarly trees in the sunset. We also enjoyed The Conch House in St. Augustine. St. Augustine is so close and so much to see there. We were delighted to find out Freedom Boat Club had just opened just over the bridge as we are members. A GREAT day of boating. The beach at Watercolors has so many shells and starfish. We are used to beautiful panhandle of Florida beaches but no shells for kids to find. Watercolors will DEFINITELY be our pick when we return to Ponte Vedra. No one can go wrong staying there whatever the group.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Water Colors
Guest: Angela
(Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 08/23/10
We had a lovely vacation. Water Colors provides every amenity one could need or desire. Judy has thought of everything to make your vacation fun and comfortable.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
perfect owners, perfect house
Guest: krnswife
(Lady Lake, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
We are a large family with very young children that stay one week every year at the beach. This is the best house and experiance we have had in 5 years. Our first house was okay but we outgrew it. Then it was problems with owners letting properties run down and get very dirty. This was absolutly not the case here! Property is super well maintained and obviously updated on a regular basis....and it was CLEAN inside! Two large Tron washer and dryers and a fully updated kitchen made this a great home away from home. We hope not to outgrow this house but if we do we will try to stick with a Wren property in the future. Great communication with owner, local property manager, beautifully maintained home, great location, what more could we ask for. Thank you so much for a lovely week.
Owner response:We are naturally always delighted when our renters love our homes and make definite plans to return...and we are especially happy that this renter mentioned the cleanliness of the property. We make every possible effort to insure that our homes are pristine, well maintained, and updated! When our renters are happy, we are happy!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect for all ages
Guest: Grandma Betty
(Lutz, Florida, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 04/22/10
This is a wonderful beach house & comfortable for all age groups. Our teenage boys found the downstairs perfect for their video games. With the wrap around decks you can always find a comfortable spot. The house is exactly as described on the web site, well equipped & maintained, & Judy was very easy to arrange the rental with. We had a minor plumbing problem that was promptly taken care of. This is a great uncrowded beach. We loved Caps for lunch. If you have young children, they'd have a great time playing on their trees, tire swings & little beach. It's hard to find an upscale property that suits my family (from 74 to 16 & two 4-legged furry grand dogs) but the Watercolors is a winner.
Owner response:We are happy that family groups such as Grandma Betty's find that WaterColors is the perfect spot for gatherings of all ages. The house is spacious with a separate game room and a private elevator which make it extremely convenient for everyone! The beach is very private but close to great restaurants such as Caps, so we think we can offer both privacy and togetherness in a luxurious setting!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Becky Lucas
(Homestead, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/10
We absolutely loved this house, we had 8 adults, one 12 year old, one 2 year old and one 19 month old, it was accomadating to all of us. We would definately stay there again. The house was so spacious we never got in each others way, plenty of room to cook and hang out, the 12 year old loved the down stairs game room. I would recommend this to anyone with a large family to stay there. We are already planning another vacation in a couple of years and we are thinking about renting the house again, this time in the summer. Thanks for all of our wonderful memories at The Water Colors.
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Guest: Joslyn 1
(st.augustine, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/01/09
We had a great time. My family stayed at watercolors and my new husbands family stayed down the road at another Wren beach house. The kitchen was great for our catered picnic and for all the "chefs" that were in the kitchen to make breakfast!! The in-laws were a short walk down the beach in another wren rental and it was great they could stay so close! My husband and I are locals, but still felt like we were on vacation! My dad talked about doing this every year since we all had a great time!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 09/21/09
We thoroughly enjoyed WaterColors this passed Labor Day week. What a beautiful home, inside and out! The accommodations are beyond nice – a perfectly appointed gourmet kitchen and bar; a very large and cozy great room; a wrap around deck overlooking the ocean; elegant master bedrooms and plenty of sleeping space to accommodate our group of 8 adults and 3 children. What more could you ask for? Historic St. Augustine is only minutes away, but chances are you’ll find yourself lounging on the deck, day and night. There’s plenty of outdoor seating and lots of fun stuff to keep the kids busy in the downstairs play area. Don't miss dining at Caps just down the road. And the Serenata Beach Club is a must, especially if you have kids. The staff is very accommodating and you’ll love the cascading pools, especially in the summer. It also offers an array of supervised activities for kids of all ages . . . well worth the small membership fee.Thanks Bill & Judy for a wonderful vacation!!!! We hope to return soon! - The Jones, Price & Preston Families, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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