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Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach.
A two-story house with a balcony, located near a beach.
A covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking the ocean, a sink, and various kitchen items.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a balcony with a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Place, Usina Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tolomato River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

BRIDGE STATE ROOM / OFFICE

1 Queen Murphy Bed

CAPTAIN QUARTERS

1 King Bed

MASTER STARFISH SUITE

1 King Bed

QUEEN OAR ROOM

1 Queen Bed

THE EXPLORES STATEROOM

+4
4 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Child Beds

3 bathrooms

Flip flop Bathroom 3 by the main area

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Starfish suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Surfing Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, a neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the beach. St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Francis Field, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Usina Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tolomato River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Street - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 27 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whobley Whale Public House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Refuel Coffee - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena on Dec 29, 2026 start from $1,664, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Luxury Estate • Private Beach • Sleeps 14 • Castillo de Aquarena located?

Located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Tolomato River and Usina Beach. Vilano Beach and South Ponte Vedra Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home! There is everything you would need. Beautiful beach. We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, gorgeous views, clean and spacious. Literally couldn't be in a better spot for sunrise views and blissful days on the beach. The covered outdoor porch and dining room was so perfect—an outdoor living room while you hear the surf come in! Perfect place for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2026
Thank you for your review ! We are pleased that you enjoyed our beach house as we strive to provide an excellent experience during your stay !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific oceanfront location. 10-15 minutes from shopping, coffee shop. House is comfortable with all of the desired appliances and kitchen utensils. Opportunity for improvement: equipped with only the necessary minimum of basic items like paper towel (1 roll), towels (total of 2 full size in owners bath), and no spices or cooking essentials (such as no salt, pepper). Deck and stairs to beach weathering but ok.Overall, a comfortable and fun location for a few days with our grandchildren. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2026
Thank you, Tim, for taking the time to share your review. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed our oceanfront location and found the home comfortable for your stay. We also appreciate your feedback and would like to provide some additional information for future guests. We provide each registered guest with a complete towel set, including a bath towel, hand towel, washcloth, makeup towel, and beach towel. We also provide complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent, fabric softener, and a starter supply of paper products and other household essentials to help guests settle in comfortably. Additional supplies are the responsibility of the guest during their stay. As is common practice among vacation rental homes, we do not provide opened food items or condiments, such as salt, pepper, spices, or cooking oils, for health and sanitary reasons. Regarding the beach access, because our home is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, the deck and stairs are exposed year-round to salt air, sun, wind, and the coastal environment. As with most beachfront wooden walkways and decks, this naturally creates a weathered appearance over time. This should not be mistaken for a lack of maintenance. The deck and stairs are routinely inspected, maintained, and repaired as needed to ensure they remain safe, secure, and enjoyable for our guests. Thank you again for choosing Castillo de Aquarena. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another memorable beachfront vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Legacy stay

Second year in a row for us….everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family vacation. This house is located in a great location between Jacksonville and St Augustine. We felt like we had our own private beach. The house is spacious and comfortable. Love the screened in porch and beach front view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
It was a pleasure Hosting to Zane and his group. Greatly appreatiate Guests That are So kind and respectful of My property, This makes hosting so much more plesant. Hope to have you back in the near future ! -Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We loved the house and the location was amazing just steps away from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
Nidia, It was a pleasure hosting to you and your family . Thank you for choosing our beach house for your vacation. I hope to have you return in the near future. Best , Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Oceanfront!!!

This was the perfect spot for our annual family/friends beach vacation. It sits right on the ocean!!! Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, and an awesome screened in back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Hello Audra , thank you for staying at our Beach house . Please note our review was all 5 stars for you and your group . We are calling VRBO to make sure they correct this . You and your group were fabulous! 5/5 and we love to have you back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay with an incredible view

The property was very well kept with tons of amenities. The hostess was super responsive and ensured we had the perfect vacation. There is a screen room on the back that gives a great view of the ocean and at hightide you are literally just feet away from the water. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2024
Derek, It was a honor hosting to you and your family . Greatly appreciate your review and invite you to return with your family . Please make sure to follow us on instagram and share any pictures of your stay . @Castillodeaquarena . Best Regards , Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home on the most beautiful beach! Everything we needed was available and lovely. The screen porch overlooks the ocean and very accessible to the beach. Kitchen, bedrooms, and living spaces were fully equipped with everything to make our vacation amazing. The owner was super helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this great VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved the home! Truly a 5 Star experience in every way!! Will book it next year too!! Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting to Janine, And her family. They were very kind and a great group to host . We would look forward in having them return in the future. Also wanted to thank Janine for taking the time to provide us with a review . Please follow us on Instagram @ CastilloDe Aquarena Best, Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Home very comfortable and inviting. Can’t beat ocean front!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Holly, my apologies for the delayed response. I"m not sure why this did not go through earlier when we rated you as 5 plus star guest. Thank you again for the honor of hosting your vacation. We hope you return in the near Future!! Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Getaway!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful beach house! The home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We were able to enjoy and relax right away. Private beach.The location is fantastic, close to St. Augustine so we could easily explore the historic sites and great restaurants. A great place for our entire family.Our host was incredibly communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. Wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Weekend

Beautiful home right on the beach. The number of beds makes the place great for larger groups, and we enjoyed spending time on the back porch listening to the ocean. Plenty of nice restaurants nearby with additional option of a short drive into historic downtown St. Augustine. Suzete was responsive, helpful, and very accommodating. Would absolutely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

The house is beautiful! We had a immediate family get together with 5 of our adult children. It had everything we needed and the view was amazing! The property manager was the best! Would highly recommend staying here. Worth the money to make great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Hello Robin , I apologize this note was not delivered earlier, when I rated you and your guests as a 5 plus star guest's. Thank you for honoring us to host your vacation. Hope to have you return in the near future. Suzette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beach front luxury!!

We cannot say enough great things about our stay at this property! The home is stylish and comfortable and fit our whole family and the beach is pristine! You feel like you’re in your own private resort! We love the fact that we felt like we were away from it all, but all the conveniences were a couple of minutes Instacart and Uber eats. We are already looking for stays for next year. This will definitely become a family tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2025
Greatly appreciate your review . It was a pleasure hosting your vacation. Hope to see you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vacation!

This was a GREAT vacation property! The property manager reached out at check in to ensure we were all set. And anytime we had a question, she was very responsive! The view. The beach. The location to St. Augustine. All of it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Players Championship Weekend

I stayed at this property with 10 of my friends during the week of The Players Championship. The hose was in incredible shape and the beachfront location is tough to beat. 15 minutes from St. Augustin and 30 minutes from Ponte Vedra, this is the perfect place to relax on the beach and cruise into town for a night out. Suzette was an amazing host and if we ever go back down to the Players we hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer delight

We have been doing a family vacation for about 5 years. Everyone in our family including kids say this was the best family vacation we have done. The location is great with nice restaurants close by. Close to St Augustine which is great one day visit. The beach access and view from the house was amazing. The house set up and cleanliness was perfect. The air conditioner worked great. The communication with the host was excellent. She stayed in touch and responded to all questions in a very timely manner. She also was prompt to respond to our request to check on some jewelry my daughter left at the house and arranged for return. No problems at all on this vacation. Will definitely come back and would recommend to anyone. Could not have been a better vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2025
Denis and his Family were an absolute pleasure to host. It was truly an honor to have them choose our property for their stay. From start to finish, their communication was excellent, they were incredibly respectful and kind to the home, and they followed all the house rules without an issue. Guests like these make hosting a joy. We would welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to any future hosts.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overall, the stay was good, house was clean and location was good. However, there were a few issues with the experience I wanted to pass along to future renters to set the expectations with this property. First, the listing was incorrect. Originally the listing showed four bathrooms, but when we arrived, there were only three. This has been corrected but I am not sure we would have rented knowing this. There was also a hot tub on the listing that is not there either. Second, the toiletries/ supplies provided were very minimal. There was a very limited supply of toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, etc. and no kitchen seasonings, oil ect. While they did supply a “starter” set of this, expect to purchase everything if your stay is more than a day or two and if you want to cook anything. In addition, there was only one set of towels per guest with no spares. For a week’s stay, we had to wash them several times (no laundry detergent was provided). Finally, there was NO beach gear (chairs, umbrella, etc.). I understand this is not required but every other house I have rented (beach or mountains) have had some of these things for guest to use – especially if you fly in and can’t bring this type of stuff. This house had none of that so expect to bring your own. While the host did provide what was needed to start (there was a good number of pots, pans, plates, etc), not much else is in the house and you will have to bring or purchase when you get here – so expect that when renti
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness of the home and its beautiful beachfront location. We would like to clarify a few points for future guests. Our home provides ample laundry detergent and fabric softener, as well as shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish soap, and dishwasher detergent. As clearly stated in our listing, we also provide a starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags to help guests get settled upon arrival. Regarding the bathrooms, our listing includes photographs and descriptions of every bedroom, every bathroom, and all of the home’s common living areas so guests can clearly see the layout before booking. The primary suite features a Jacuzzi soaking tub, which is clearly identified in both the photos and description. When the concern regarding a fourth bathroom was brought to our attention, we immediately contacted VRBO. They advised us they did not see an incorrect listing but would review and correct it if an error existed. Our home has been listed for over five years with consistently excellent reviews, and this was the first time any guest has expressed confusion regarding the number of bathrooms. We would also like to clarify that this reservation was booked at an already discounted rate. During their stay, the guests requested an additional discount, which we were unable to provide because they had already received a reduced rate at the time of booking. We simply provide this information as additional context for future guests reading this review. With respect to kitchen spices, seasonings, and cooking oils, we intentionally do not provide opened food items for health, safety, and sanitation reasons. Because these products cannot be monitored between guest stays, we cannot verify their freshness, expiration dates, or whether they have been contaminated. For this reason, many professionally managed vacation homes choose not to stock these items, and guests planning to cook are encouraged to bring or purchase the specific ingredients they prefer. Our property offers much more than the interior of the home. Guests enjoy a covered, screened oceanfront deck with outdoor dining and comfortable seating, as well as a separate beachfront sun deck overlooking the ocean with lounge chairs and an additional dining table and chairs. We also provide one complete set of bath towels and one set of beach towels for each registered guest, along with dedicated makeup towels. Our listing is intentionally detailed so guests know exactly what is included before booking. We encourage future guests to review the listing description, amenities, photographs, and house rules, as they accurately reflect everything our home has to offer. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify these points and remain committed to providing every guest with an excellent experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas week 2022

Beautiful oceanfront home! Lots of space for our kids and grandkids. We had to make the space young kid friendly upstairs but other than that it met our needs. The week warmed up which allowed us to use the screened in porch for a few days as well! The decor was very pretty and furniture comfortable. Kitchen had all the supplies needed for cooking and eating in. Even a crockpot brand instant pot which was awesome. Plus a small toaster oven and air fryer. With only one oven all of that was super helpful! The view was perfect and ocean waves were close in high tide- lulled you to sleep at night when timing was right! A favorite spot to sit and drink coffee, chat, or read was at the kitchen high top table surrounded by sliding doors looking out over the ocean - a great place to watch sunrise. We also appreciated the beach towels, starter dish soap, toilet paper, salt/pepper, things like that. The sand was a beautiful bronze color much of the time and when the tide went out, there were loads of shells. We would highly recommend a stay at this home. Suzette was a wonderful host and very easy to work with and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location unbelievably close to the beach. Very clean and comfortable; my granddaughters loved their room. We loved the outdoor table and screened in area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2026
Joseph, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay, especially the close beach access, the screened outdoor area and that the room was a hit with your granddaughters. It was truly a pleasure hosting you. You were thoughtful, respectful, provided great input and took excellent care of the home. We gladly welcome you back anytime and highly recommend you to any future host! Safe travels, and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Beautiful house on the beach. Close to restaurants and shopping. Very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

Beautiful house and great location. Very responsive property manager. Missing a few simple things that should have been included at this price point-salt and pepper, bars of soap, beach toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation!

This is a beautiful property, right on the beach. This part of the beach is very quiet and almost gives the impression that you have your own private beach. 12 of our family members stayed here ranging in ages from 13 to 83. Everyone was stunned with the beauty of the house, the incredible equipped kitchen and wet bar, the comfortable bedrooms and easy access to the beach. We had several activities planned while in St. Augustine, but enjoyed the house and beach so much, we found ourselves just wanting to stay at the beach house. We made memories for a lifetime! The host was amazing to work with; easy communication, rapid response time to any question or request, and very friendly. The family all said that they want to come back to Ponte Vedra, and to stay at this property. Thanks for making our vacation so special!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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