TOP OF THE LINE - Totally REBUILT - All NEW - Direct ON THE SAND
Location: Private Homes, St. Augustine Beach, Florida North East, Florida, USA (5min to Downtown St Augustine by Anastasia State Park)
Accommodations: House, 7 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 15-22)
The Chautaugua is the ultimate beach experience...Best Beach...Best Location...Best House. Lovingly REBUILT in 2005/2006 from the studs up to maintain the integrity of the original 1926 CRAFTSMAN bungalow with painstaking attention to detail. The Original Heart of Pine floors & Bead Board are combined with best of the NEW - New Kitchen, New Elec, New Plumbing, New Drywall, New Windows -Everything NEW but done “in period” & First Class. There is not a more charming rental available.
Designed to accommodate small to large groups, The Chautauqua is actually a Duplex. We can sleep 6, or 15 or 22 depending on what size you need.
The MAIN house with 4 Bedrooms PLUS a huge 4 Bed Sleeping Loft and 4.5 Baths sleeps 15. The FIRST FLOOR has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath that sleeps 6-7. See VRBO 75520.
I designed it to be the ULTIMATE beach experience. A place where friends & family could come together to enjoy each other. Recharge their batteries. It has everything you need - DIRECT OCEAN VIEWS – Pool Table – Piano – Rocking Chairs – Games – Books – 11 TV’s . It is located on the BEST BEACH around – No Cars – Powder Sand – Wide Beach – Great Waves (see Beach Comparison). We hope THE CHAUTAUQUA will become an integral part of your Family Memories and you will come back year after year.
The MAIN HOUSE - It starts with the Great room - 24 foot long – which acts as the main focal point from which the 4 Bedrooms flow. I fell in love the minute I saw it - It has an Entertainment center - a Huge DINING AREA – my Grandmother’s PIANO – plus GAME tables - All open to a NEW state of the art GOURMET KITCHEN - Cherry with the most unusual Granite I had never seen – It looks like sand - Black Glass Jennaire Double Ovens with matching Refrigerator and Smooth Cooktop – Microwave - Full array of cooking tools, dishes, pots and pans - Stainless Farm Sink - Stone floors – plus a large Laundry room w/ironing facilities – Pantry – Large Linen Closet w/BEACH TOWELS for the whole family.
I designed the bedrooms to work for 2 or more families coming together. There are 2 OCEAN FRONT MASTERS that open onto the Beach for wonderful VIEWS and BREEZES - both w/full Stone Bathrooms.
The first with West Indies style canopy bed features a Coral Stone Bathroom - Offwhite shell stone on both the floors and walls w/black stone accents and cabinets. It includes an antique CLAWFOOT Tub plus RAIN SHOWER w/BODY SHRAY.
The other Master with Cherry Sleigh Bed and matching TV Armoire features a bath of taupe colored stone with inset blue glass & a JETTED SOAKING TUB/Shower combo.
The 3rd Bedroom can function as a 3rd Master or a children’s room. The walls are Bead Board w/the bath done in an old fashion mosaic stone rug. There is a Canopy Queen Bedroom & a Daybed.
Bedroom 4 is also bead board with a Queen & a roll out Trundle. It uses the Loft Bath - Which brings us to the most UNIQUE part of the house - A place the kids will be clamoring to call their own - THE LOFT!
The LOFT is true Multi-use Space. There are 3 Single BERTHS each w/individual reading lights, TV/DVDs & under bed Storage Drawers for all their “stuff” - Plus a Full size bed alcove that serves double duty as a bed & extra couch/play area. It comes w/loads of shelves to store all the board games that are provided for your enjoyment.
But the loft is more than just a place to sleep - There is a second ENTERTAINMENT Area with a comfortable recliner leather couch for lounging.
A brand NEW POOL table
A full WET BAR w/antique corner sink, frig & microwave for late night popcorn. Even a PUSH BUTTON drink dispenser the children (or beer drinkers) will love.
The bath is a classic. All white Subway tile w/mosaic floor & Vessel Sink.
But it is the Ocean you came for so there is plenty of Outdoor space - TWO COVERED PORCHES w/UNSURPASSED VIEWS & loads of Teak seating – Rockers, Benches, 2 large Tables/Chair sets on the porch and lawn plus 1 on the balcony , Adarandack Chairs - 2 Slingbacks - plus a large open Patio & grassy lawn with Stainless Grill and Outdoor Shower.
Call right now for more info and the web address for a slide show of OVER 50 PHOTOS of the house. I am always here at 904-465-3852.
The FIRST FLOOR – It is totally self-contained. You share nothing. It has its own Greatroom, Kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Oceanside Covered Lanai & Outdoor Shower and Grill.
The look is different but charming in its own way. All STONE FLOORS, even the walls on the Porch. The Kitchen is actually larger than the main house. All Stainless with long Glass Block under cabinet window. Great light!
The Master is Ocean side w/ Queen bed & Anderson sliders to the Oceanside Lanai. The Second Bedroom has a King & a rollout wooden trundle. And if you need more beds, the footstool in the Greatroom amazingly converts to a Single.
The bath is white subway tile with Pedestal sink & Jetted Soaking Tub. There is PLASMA TV in the Greatroom & TV/DVD in each bedroom. Wireless Internet too. See VRBO 75520 for complete writeup & calendar.
I am also a Realtor so if you fall in love with St Augustine like I did, I would love to help you find your own place on the sand. Just call. I always answer my phone.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: New 2006
- Washer: Full Laundry
- Dryer: In Unit
- Linens Provided: Top Quality Bed Linens, Down Comforters, Bath Towels plus Beach Towels
- Garage: One Car Garage each unit for total of 2
- Off Street Parking: MAIN HOUSE - 1 Car Garage plus room for 2 additional Cars FIRST FLOOR - 1 Car Garage WHOLE HOUSE - Additional 2 cars if you block the garages
- Beds
- King Bed: FIRST FLOOR - First floor Unit has King with roll out single
- Queen Bed (6) : MAIN HOUSE - Each of the 4 bedrooms off the Main Greatroom has a Queen bed. FIRST FLOOR - Queen in Ocean side bedroom
- Double Bed: MAIN HOUSE - The Loft has a Double Berth plus 3 singles (Pool table & Wet Bar also)
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : MAIN HOUSE - The Loft has 3 single berths MAIN HOUSE - One of the bedrooms off the Main Greatroom has a Day Bed another has a roll out wooden Single FIRST FLOOR - The First floor King has a roll out wooden single under the bed
- Convertible Bed: FIRST FLOOR unit has a fold out Ottoman
- Crib: There is a protacrib and high chair available if you call to reserve it.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (9) : Total of 11 TV's. The Main room has extra Movie chanels. Each bedroom has a TV. All but 1 has either a DVD or VCR including the 3 single berts. First Floor has a LCD Wall Mounted TV
- DVD (9)
- VCR (3)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: MAIN HOUSE - One of the Ocean Front Masters has a Jetted tub. The other has a Claw Foot. FIRST FLOOR - Has Jetted Tub
- Shared Pool: There is a BQ restaurant at the end of the street that sells beer and has outdoor music in the summer. They have a pool for their guests. The YMCA is close and has both Pool and Work out facilities. If you are not a member, you can join by the day or the week. The City has just added a small Splash Pool at the Pier. They also have free concerts in the Summer on Wednesday nights. All within walking distance.
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : MAIN HOUSE - Has a complete kitchen with granite counters FIRST FLOOR - Has a complete kitchen with granite counters
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All the Pots and pans, Slow Cookers, Frying Pans, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Blenders you could need
- Refrigerator (2) : One each Unit
- Dishwasher (2) : One each Unit
- Microwave (2) : One each Unit
- Ice Maker (2)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: MAIN HOUSE - Stainless Gas Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: FIRST FLOOR - Granite topped Charcoal Grill
- Deck/Patio: MAIN HOUSE - Rockers, Adarandacks, 2 sets of outdoor Teak tables on Front Porch and Lawn FIRST FLOOR - Lawn Chairs and Tables on Covered Porch
- Balcony: Outdoor table & chairs plus 2 sling back chairs
- Lanai: MAIN HOUSE - Front Porch runs the length of the house + 3rd floor Balcony FIRST FLOOR - Covered Stone Patio runs the length of the house. Partially buried up as a retaining wall.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Direct on the sand - Wide Beach with NO CARS - and NO CAT WALKS - The ocean is right at your door.
- Oceanfront: BEST IN TOWN- 1. The SAND. It is like powder-not coarse ground up shells like Vilano & South Ponte Vedra. Great for drip castles! 2. THE OCEAN IS AT YOUR DOOR STEP. There is no long raised boardwalk like further south where you can have a 5 minute walk across the dunes to navigate with cooler & chairs before you ever get to the water. Here the Ocean is right outside your door. 3. There are NO CARS. This is a major distinction. Imagine trying to play paddle ball with cars continually passing by & having to be on constant baby alert. Not while you are on vacation! Be sure and ask if the home you are considering is on a Drive Beach. 4. The beach is PRIVATE & WIDE - No HIGHRISE condos – just the locals – And deep. Lots of room to play in the sloughs. Some in Vilano/Ponte Vedra are narrow & steep. It affects the waves. Too short to ride. 5. Our waves are THE BEST IN TOWN! The locals even have a webcam on my roof so they can check the surf before they come out. Cal
- Communications
- Telephone (7) : MAIN HOUSE has phone with 3 remotes FIRST FLOOR has phone with 2 remotes
- Free Long Distance (2)
- Broadband Internet: Free Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless provided
- Other Amenities
- Central Location - WALKING DISTANCE of loads of restaurants & activities. Many beaches are so isolated you have a long drive to get to anything. Not The Chautauqua. It is so nice to walk over to a restaurant for breakfast or send the kids out for a fish sandwich instead of having to cook. We have one right on the ocean just 2 doors down. At the end of the street are 3 restaurants – 1 with Live outdoor music & a swimming pool for its guests. Also within walking distance is The Pier. FREE live Concerts every Wednesday in the summer. New Splash Pool for the kids. There are plenty of great restaurants along the street. Several with live music. Plus Intracoastal Waterfront restaurants. A Local Sports Bar, Publix and Starbucks are only 1 mile away. Downtown St Augustine about 5 minutes. There is Fee Tennis & beautiful YMCA for swimming or workout with daily or weekly memberships. A miniature Golf the kids will love. Or Bowling for a change of pace.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: No Smoking.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- There are endless things to do in St Augustine. All less than 5 minutes away. Just search the web and you will be overloaded. Plus unlimited Ocean/Intracoastal related activities. Anastasia State Park is almost next door. Great for windsurfering. You can rent boards and bikes. Surfboards & lessons are available at the end of the street (Bikes too) Surf Fishing can be done in front of the house. Both Intracoastal or Ocean fishing charters are available. You can even rent a small boat for the day and cruise the Intracostal yourself. Golf - Very reasonably priced locally or the famous World of Golf & Ponte Vedra’s TPC Golf Courses about 30 minutes away. Disneyworld – Only 1.45 minutes away Marineland – About 15 minutes south Outlet malls about 10 minutes out.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2007 09/10 - 12/31 MAIN $3400/wk $567/nt WHOLE $4850/wk $800/nt
2008 01/01 - 02/22 MAIN $3600/wk $600/nt WHOLE $5050/wk $840/nt
2008 02/23 - 05/23 MAIN $4000/wk $670/nt WHOLE $5600/wk $930/nt
2008 05/24 - 09/05 MAIN $5100/wk WHOLE $6925/wk
2008 09/06 - 12/31 MAIN $3600/wk $600/nt WHOLE $5050/wk $840/nt
MAIN is 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath + 4 Bed Sleeping Loft - Sleeps 15
WHOLE adds First Floor 2 Bedroom 1 Bath & Full Kitchen - Sleeps 22 Total
9% Sales Tax - $1000 extra for major holidays - $500 minor holidays
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- TOP OF THE LINE - Totally REBUILT - All NEW - Direct ON THE SAND - St. Augustine Beach, Florida Oceanfront Vacation Rental
- View from TOP BALCONY - Wide POWDERED SAND - NO CARS Beach - WALK to Restaurants - St. Augustine Beach, Florida Oceanfront Vacation Rental
- BEST AREA BEACH - Best Sand - Best Waves - Call for LIVE WEBCAM - St. Augustine Beach, Florida Oceanfront Vacation Rental
- Large Central Greatroom/w Heart of Pine Floors - 4BD w/4.5BA + LOFT
- New Kitchen w/Stone Floor-Granite Tops-Double Ovens&Micro-Equiped for Gourmet
- Designed for Fun w/ 5 activity areas in one room - Here is the MUSIC Center
- The LOFT has it ALL - POOL TABLE -Wet Bar -OCEAN FRONT LANAI + Sleeping & Bath
- 3 Single & 1 Double SLEEPING BERTHS - Singles w/TV & DVD plus Storage Drawers
- Loft w/FULL WET BAR - FRIG & MICRO - And Classic White/Black Bath
- Large Oceanside Porch with Teak Rockers, Adarandack Chairs, Tables & Benches
- Oceanfront Master with Stone & Glass Inlaid Bath, Jetted Tub & Stone Vessel Sink
- Oceanfront Master with Coral Stone Bath, Rain Shower and Claw Foot Tub
- 3rd Master with private Stone Bath and fold down Day Bed
- 4th Bedroom with Bead Board Wainscot and roll out wooden trundle - Shares bath
- 4.5 BAs - This one w/Stone Vessel Sink, Old fashion Med Cab & Jetted Tub
- 2nd Ocean Front Master has Coral Stone walls&floor -Rain Shower & Claw Foot Tub
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