The Perfect Beach House

Guest: The Girls (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

This year our group of friends celebrated our twentieth anniversary of annual getaways. We wanted the perfect place in which to celebrate and this beautiful house surpassed all of our expectations. It's beachfront location and sweeping ocean views are breathtaking. As for the house itself, the photos posted on this page are not an exaggeration. It is as good as it looks and more. Very comfortable, great floor-plan and perfectly appointed. We loved our stay and look forward to another visit.

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

Great house for a girls vacation

Guest: Rachel P (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

Went with some friends for a weeklong getaway and the house couldn't have been better! Walked to the beach almost every day, close drive to go into town for some great sushi as well! Great appliances in the kitchen, and tons of space to lounge around. Perfect house for a perfect vacation!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Love this place!

Guest: The Barrett's (Buford, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

Our family rented this house for the week. We absolutely loved it! The homeowner is really nice even called while we were there to see if we needed anything and gave us some restaurants to check out. It has everything you need and it's right on the beach. I do photography on the side and was able to take some amazing family pictures in front of the dunes. Just an idea if you were thinking of taking family pictures at the beach. You will love this place!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Relaxing Beach Front Get Away

Guest: Chris D. (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

I recently stayed at this beach front house with a few friends for a relaxing get away. Not only did the house meet our accommodation expectations (as previewed on the website), it exceeded them. Coming from the city, it was so nice to be right on the beach front for our vacation. We spent our mornings reading on the terrace over looking the ocean, took long walks on the beach in the afternoons and enjoyed evening beverages listening to the ocean at night. We did our grocery shopping at a local store and cooked most meals at home, but we did get out for a few dinners. The downtown area of St. Augustine is a short drive from the house so we did spend a few nights walking around exploring the local shops and restaurants. Overall, I would say that this was one of the most relaxing vacations I have had in a long time. We came back to Chicago completely revitalized and rejuvinated. I would absolutely recommend this as a great vacation get away spot to my closest friends and family.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic Easter Week on the Beach

Guest: CB (Plymouth, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

We just spent Easter break with our two teenage sons, our 20 year old daughter and her friend at this great beach-side home. The home is very modern and comfortable with plenty of room for all. Great location on the beach and within walking distance to many good restaurants, mini-golf, and the pier. Very nice beach that offers something for everyone: long walks, runs, bike riding, boogy boarding, kite flying, surfing, or just sitting out and watching the views. We enjoyed our happy hours sitting on the balcony looking out at the ocean. Lots of great sightseeing and activities in St. Augustine. We enjoyed Ribfest and renting waverunners on the inter-coastal, where we could ride up next to dolphins. I highly recommend this rental for any family wanting a relaxing beach getaway.

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

It Doesn't Get Any Better than This!

Guest: Tucker Dewayne (Tulsa)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

What an awesome place to vacation -- The house provided everything we needed; the new flooring was gorgeous; the floor plan is perfect for two families. The view was beautiful with unimaginable sunrises and sunsets. We enjoyed cooking at the house and enjoying watching them. However, we did eat out at Mango, Mango's and the Sunset Beach Grill and they both were very good. It was our grandchildren's first trip to the beach and are they spoiled now! The beach and ocean in their own backyard! We did manage to pull them away for a trip to the Alligator Farm, a scenic cruise, and Marineland (Sea World is much better), but actually everyone preferred enjoying the beach (the toys were in the garage). This vacation couldn't have been any better for the adults or the children -- Thank you Godins for your help in making this one of our best vacations ever.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Loved our stay

Guest: cliveden (Herndon, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

This is the second year we've stayed at the best beach house in St. Augustine. The views from the living room with the huge glass windows and private deck are worth a thousand words. There is plenty of living space on the two levels to tan, take a break, watch a tv, read a book, play music, or surf the net on the wi-fi. The kitchen with granite countertops is fully equipped if you get tired of dining at one of the local restaurants within walking distance or a short drive. A short walk over the grass yard leads you to the beautiful sugar sand beach. Truly a beautiful vacation getaway so pack your bags.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Week vacation at the beach house

Guest: EliG (Boston, Ma)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

I spent a week at this beach house in March and I really enjoyed it. The layout with living areas on different levels was great. The property was clean and well kept. The kitchen was well equipped and was great when we cooked in it. But most of all the views are amazing! I would recommend this property to others for sure.

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

Week of vacation at the beach house

Guest: EliG (Boston, Ma)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

I spent a week at the beach house earlier this year and really enjoyed it. The view is clear and there's a lot of beach right at your disposal. I really liked that it was well equipped for me to cook and then relax on the deck. There were some shops nearby where we got groceries to cook in the kitchen which was better than eating out all week. Really enjoyable stay with no issues!

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

Guest: Dawn & Steve (Grafton, Wi.)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/10

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful home for our anniversary, and there could not have been a more romantic place. The views of the ocean are absolutely breath-taking. We enjoyed the walks along the beach as well as the views from the deck. The quaint city of St. Augustine was just a delight and we enjoyed exploring the city. The owner Phil was very accomodating and wanted to ensure our stay was a memorable one. I would highly recommend this vacation house, and we intend to return in the future!

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