Fabulous ocean views-large flat screen TV-fireplace-comfy seating
Location: South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida North East, Florida, USA (6mi N of St. Augustine & 15mi S of Jacksonville;)
Accommodations: Oceanfront Home, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
SANDPIPER'S NEST is a beautiful, direct ocean front,1650 square foot, single story home on 90 feet of prime beach front property, in South Ponte Vedra Beach, between Jacksonville and St. Augustine!
The charming single family house is situated on a high dune so the ocean is viewed from the main living area, as well as the master suite. SANDPIPER'S NEST is decorated in the pastel hues of a Key West cottage, with plantation shutters, vaulted wood ceilings, and faux wood floors to enhance the image. It is truly a comfortable but luxurious property.
The living area is equipped with a large television/VCR/DVD, and a Bose radio/CD player. The sofas are comfortable and the big pine dining table easily seats six.The large living/dining/kitchen areas are completely open to each other, making for fun family gatherings. The ocean views from the living area are outstanding.
The kitchen is a galley type, completely equipped for gourmet cooking! Elegant granite counters, side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water on the door; smooth top range, microwave, and dishwasher make preparing meals and cleaning up a breeze. Of course, we supply all the dishes, cooking utensils, and other kitchen amenities you could ever want. Best of all, the kitchen is completely open to the large living and dining areas and to the deck and ocean views beyond!
The master bedroom is 14' X 18', with a king-size bed, sitting area, day bed, TV/VCR/DVD, computer center with Dell PC, flat screen monitor, high speed DSL Internet connection, and fax/printer/scanner. The suite also has a private bath with a large soaking tub. The bedroom opens to the oceanside deck!
The "junior" master bedroom is located on the front of the house. It has a queen bed, vaulted wood ceilings, berber carpet, TV/VCR, and a private bath.
The third bedroom is a child's delight, with a bunkbed for three (thanks to a trundle underneath) and its own TV/VCR). A third bath is located in the hall just outside the bunkroom.
The large deck is a great place for family gatherings, with a dining table and chairs for six, several loungers, and lots of extra seating. A short dune walkover leads from the deck right down to the beach. A built in seat at the end of the walkover is a favorite spot for early morning coffee and watching the sunrise.
Our beach is wonderful - sandy, wide, and CAR FREE!!!! Often little tide pools form, which are perfect for toddlers to play in...their own private little ocean! Shells of many kinds and sharks teeth of all sizes are popular with our guests who enjoy searching for ocean trinkets. You can walk for miles in either direction, swim, surf, or fish.
Others may prefer to lie back in a sand chair and watch the dolphins play, the sandpipers scurry up and down the tide line, and the wonderful pelicans flying overhead in strict formation. Whatever your reference.. .walking, surf fishing, sunning, reading, snoozing, dreaming, swimming, or surfing... you will find the opportunities perfect on our quiet, almost private beach!
Other important amenities at Sandpiper's Nest include central air and heat, ceiling fans in every room, a gas fireplace for our winter guests, two complete laundry centers, landscaped yard, double garage, wireless and wired Internet connection, and a soft water system.
Many of our guests like to take advantage of the optional temporary membership to the Serenata Beach Club, a wonderful facility located just two miles south of Sandpiper's Nest. The Club offers structured activities for kids, several dining venues, work out room and spa, indooor and outdoor bars, rentals of kyacks and other large beach toys, and 3 huge pools! We can provide you with the details regarding membership.
SANDPIPER'S NEST is located in an area of private homes, so the beach is seldom crowded. However, the house is just six miles north of downtown historic St. Augustine, "America's Oldest City", and a delightful destination for children and adults alike. St. Augustine boasts many attractions, water and buggy tours, museums, great restaurants, and lots of fun shops. Ponte Vedra, a resort area, is a 15 minute drive to the north; this casual community is a great place for shopping and dining, as well as great golf!
Other easy destinations include the World Golf Village (20 minutes), Daytona (one hour), Disney World (two hours), or the Kennedy Space Center (two and a half hours). But our bet is that you will choose to spend the vast majority of your vacation swimming, playing on the beach, gathering shells and shark's teeth, watching the dolphins frolic, the pelicans dive, and reading on the deck of delightful SANDPIPER'S NEST. You will love the house so much, you won't want to leave!
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* 9% Taxes are additional; $500 up-charge for holiday weeks: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Year's.
* Babies up to 2 years in cribs free.
* Please see calendar for availability.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: The house has central air conditioning
- Washer (2) : We have one washer/dryer unit in the house and another full unit in the garage
- Dryer (2) : We have two private dryers; one in the house and one in the garage
- Linens Provided: We provide all bed and bath linens. We supply top quality linens, high thread count sheets, down blankets and pillows, with down alternatives available, as well.
- Garage: We have a double garage which will accomodate two cars
- Off Street Parking: We have on-site parking for two vehicles in addition to the garage
- Gas Fireplace: The fireplace is available for use November-February
- Beds
- King Bed: The master suite has a king size bed
- Queen Bed: The junior master suite has a queen size bed
- Twin/Single Bed: We have a single day bed in the master bedroom, in addition to the king bed
- Bunk Bed: The bunk bed also has a pull-out trundle, so it will sleep 3
- Crib: We have one port-a-crib, which is a little smaller than a regular crib. We also have a pack and go, which is a convertible play pen-crib suitable for an infant
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : We have cable televisions in the living room and all three bedrooms
- DVD (2)
- VCR (3)
- CD Player
- Shared Pool: We offer an optional membership to the nearby Serenata Beach club, which has 3 huge pools and a large spa for adults
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: We have a lovely open galley kitchen with full size refrigerator with ice and water on the door, smooth top electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We have everything you need for preparation of gourmet meals!
- Refrigerator: We have a large side by side refrigerator with water and ice on the door
- Dishwasher: We have a brand new Bosch dishwasher; you cannot hear it running at all, it is so quiet.
- Microwave: We have a full size microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: We have a gas grill
- Deck/Patio: We have a large deck that runs the length of the house and connects to the dune walkover. The middle of the deck is bumped out to approximately 16 x 20 feet.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: We are directly on the ocean and on a wide, sandy, car-free beach.
- Oceanfront: We are directly on the ocean and on a wide, sandy, car-free beach.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Computer: We have a computer with high speed Internet plus a fax/printer/copier for your use
- Broadband Internet: We have both wired and wireless high speed Internet connection;
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): We have a wireless Internet connection so bring your lap top and surf from the deck!
- Other Amenities
- Optional Pool/Club Membership to Serenata Beach Club (see link on owner's web site below)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We have a Pet Agreement which outlines our pet policies; some pets are allowed with additional fees
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): One level building
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 is the minimum age; we cater to family or adult groups, such as golfers. No college groups, please.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking is allowed inside. ANY evidence of smoking will result in automatic forfeiture of damage deposit!!!!!!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Many different children and adult activities at optional Serenata Beach Club, 2 miles south (see owner's web site for link), wonderful tourist attractions in near-by St, Augustine, America's "Oldest City", easy access to other Florida attractions such as Disney World
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 12, - Mar 12, 2010: $1800 wk, $300 night, 1-4 guests
$2000 week, $300 night, 5-8 guests
March 13 - June 4, 2010: $2200 week, 1-8 guests; no nightly rentals
June 5 - August 14, 2010: $3200 week, 1-8 guests; no nightly rentals
3 night minimum in fall and winter; 1 week minimum all holidays
$300 upcharge for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- This beautiful home sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean - St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Florida Beach Real Estate Rental
- The dining table easily seats 6 with two additional chairs at the kitchen bar
- The galley kitchen has granite counters, updated appliances, and ocean views!
- The master has a king bed, private bath, ocean views, and TV/DVD!
- Also in the master suite are a day bed and a computer plus wireless connection!
- Junior Master has queen bed, vaulted wood ceilings, private bath, TV/DVD player
- The Bunk Room Sleeps 3; plenty of play space and TV/VCR
- The huge deck has lots of lounging space and wonderful ocean breezes!
- Another view of our spacious deck overlooking the ocean!
- Our beach is wide, sandy, peaceful, and car free! Children love it!
- Here is the floor plan for Sandpiper's Nest, drawn to scale!
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