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Backyard Bliss
Aerial view looking west.
View from the beach looking west
Aerial view over A1A looking east
Aerial view over the ocean looking west. You can see the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve across A1A. That's the Guana River. National Reserve entrance is about 1 mile north.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shaower

Outdoor shower

Second Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

FALL in Love with FALL! Sept 22-25! Sept 29-Oct 3! Rate Reduction!

Blue Gem Beach House is a wonderfully cozy 3 bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront home located in South Ponte Vedra Beach. When you arrive at the house, you'll find plenty of parking on the large, pavered driveway. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a cozy sitting/dining area. The dining table seats 6. The adjoining sitting area has a sofa and ottoman. From these areas, you can enjoy the views of the ocean. The galley style kitchen is fully loaded with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar with seating for 3. The kitchen is furnished with plenty of cookware, dinner ware, and anything you would need to make your favorite meal or beverages. Beyond the kitchen is a den with 2 sofas, coffee table and a large TV with soundbar and subwoofer. Great for watching movies or sports. There is a full bathroom on this level that features a beautiful tub and shower combination. There is also a laundry room on the ground level.

All of the bedrooms are located upstairs. The master bedroom is very spacious and offers wonderful views of the beach and ocean. Sleep tight in the king bed while listening to the sounds of the waves on the beach. Wake to the sun rise over the ocean or pull the curtains shut to sleep in. There is a sliding door that leads out to the screened balcony, overlooking the ocean. There is a TV mounted on the wall. The master bathroom has a nice, walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. There is a desk area in this bedroom with a monitor and printer, which makes for a great place to get a little work done or research where to go on your next adventure. The second bedroom is also on the ocean side of the house. It has a queen bed, dresser, TV, and also a door that leads to the screened balcony. The third bedroom has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, with an additional twin mattress in the trundle underneath. Perfect for kids or a single adult, this bedroom also has a TV. The second and third bedrooms share a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet.

Some of the best features of the house are found outside! The second floor has a screened and covered balcony on the back of the house. This is a great area to enjoy the breeze, and views of the beach while staying out of the sun. On the south side of the house, upstairs is an open deck, with full sun exposure so you can work on that tan without getting sandy from the beach. Downstairs is a large pavered patio that leads to the beach stairs. There is an outdoor grill, outdoor shower and plenty of seating on the patio, as well as a table for enjoying lunch outside. At night, gather the group around the stone firepit while enjoying the stars above.

Blue Gem is located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, just about 10 minutes north of historic St. Augustine and 15 minutes south of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra. In St. Augustine you will find countless restaurants, bars, gift shops, historic sights and more. My kid's personal favorite attraction is the Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. There are plenty of golf courses in the area, for all levels, so bring your clubs! We are 55 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport. Disney is a 2 hour drive and Daytona is 1. There are several great restaurants on our island. There is a Publix less than 10 minutes away and a convenience store just 1 mile away.

My favorite things about our beach home are the views over the ocean and walking the beach. Watching the sun and moon rise over the ocean is stunning. It makes for a great start and end to each day. We are far enough away from town centers to have great star gazing on a clear night. We love to walk the beach in the morning. This natural beach is renowned by shell and shark tooth hunters. A Megalodon tooth was found just 1 hour north last year after a storm. Finally, the beach is very private with the nearest public access points more than one mile away in either direction.

Our favorite places to go out are Cap's On the Water and Aunt Kate's just 5 minutes away, Nona Blue, Mr Chubby's Wings (great for sports fans), Valley Smoke. We also love walking the historic cobblestone streets in St. Augustine where there are countless bars and restaurants to explore.

Our favorite golf destinations are the World Golf Village where there are two courses, Bill Murry's Caddyshack restaurant and the World Golf Hall of Fame, The Yards, Queens Harbor, St. Johns Country Club, Eagle Harbor and of course the legendary TPC Sawgrass. TPC Sawgrass has two courses, the world famous stadium course where The Players Championship is held every year and Dye's Valley. Both are very difficult so bring lots of golf balls. The Stadium course is very expensive, Dye's Valley can be more reasonable. Both share the same club house, restaurant and practice facility. if you dont play, its worth going for lunch and exploring the amazing facility.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests required to sign a rental agreement. Security deposit required of $300.00. Minimum age to rent is 25.
No smoking. No parties or events. No illegal activities. No third party renters.
$100 non-refundable pet fee per dog, per stay. Two dog max. Cannot exceed 50 lbs per dog. Dogs only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Ponte Vedra Beach, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Castle Otttis are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Sea Love Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Castle Otttis - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Vilano Beach - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • St. George Street - 16 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kates - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FALL in Love with FALL! Sept 16-18, Sept 22-25! Sept 29-Oct 3! Rate Reduction! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at FALL in Love with FALL! Sept 16-18, Sept 22-25! Sept 29-Oct 3! Rate Reduction!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FALL in Love with FALL! Sept 16-18, Sept 22-25! Sept 29-Oct 3! Rate Reduction!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FALL in Love with FALL! Sept 16-18, Sept 22-25! Sept 29-Oct 3! Rate Reduction! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tolomato River and Usina Beach. South Ponte Vedra Beach and Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Gem was very clean, and stacked completely with everything you need!Of course we brought a lot of our own supplies. It is also Pet Friendly which we truly appreciated! The location is close to good restaurants and stores,but still a very private beach! We even found a wonderful Church to go to on Sunday! D. & J. Sleete
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Great stay

Everything was great. We both had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry R.

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

Another awesome stay at the Blue Gem

Great view, firepit, clean, plenty of room, nice beach. Everything you need for a great vacation. Eastern sky is pretty dark too, if you are into astro photograpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macala M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was as listed and the hosts were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

miralyn m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice!! wonderful experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Son B.

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

Great family vacation

Beautiful ocean view we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze. Kitchen is "tight"y but mighty!! Loved having two sitting rooms convenient to the kitchen. The convenience of the house to the beach (and the view!) is worth every penny. All the beach accoutrements you could need. Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preethum P.

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

Beautiful little edge of the beach

Nice little house, right on the beach. Everything was very nicely set up and made available to us on arrival. Communication before and during was great and we very much enjoyed our stay. House was clean and well kept and the outside had nice and easy access to the beach. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry R.

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

Awesome Property

We stayed here for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The property was exactly as described, clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The entire yard is fenced, so our dog was safe and able to enjoy being off leash. The firepit was a great feature, especially in the evening with the ocean breeze. The grill worked perfectly and even had a full tank of propane, with a spare ready just in case. Check-in was seamless, and communication with the owners was easy and responsive. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Christmas at the beach

This was our second stay at this property. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Great property

Perfect place for our beach weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Unbeatable location and great house

Loved being right on the beach, very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pedro M.

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

Great location

I was a supper relaxing time with the family!! We’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Florida

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo L.

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

Great

Super view of ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Fun family time

Great views, awesome patio and wonderful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

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

Great Spot

We had a wonderful time and the house was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi a.

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

Excellent!!

Quiet right in the beach. Very clean we cooked the whole time we were there amazing sunrises great place and views!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Great Beach Vacation

The location could not be beat. Great house with an even better location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Family Time

Very relaxing to be right on the beach! Perfect location for laughing, lounging, and resting. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Egle Y.

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

Exquisite property

The perfect beach getaway for a family of seven plus a dog. Not too far from town but far enough to feel like you are getting away. The view is amazing. House is beautifully decorated. Has everything one could need, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, a cute dog area outside, dog toys, children’s toys, books, games, etc. we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kyrn C.

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

Nice Beach Hose

Well kept. Nice location. Beach is lovely. Guana reserve is close for kayaking biking. St Augustine close for nice meals
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay N.

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

Ocean front!

Wonderful oceanfront property with screened porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

barb p.

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

Waited 101years to stay

Wanted to stay where my 101year old Mother could watch the waves. The weather kept us indoors , but Mom always had a terrific view. Windy an cold, she sat inside at the patio doors and slept and ate with a perfect view. Milder days she sat in the screened porch or got a little sun on the south deck. Great parking and beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scot W.

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

Beach life

Love love love this house! Had the best time with our family. Highly recommend this house if you are looking for a peaceful beach experience with your family. Great location. Just a short drive to all the cool shops and restaurants in the area. A week was not enough time to explore everything St. Augustine has to offer, we just have to go back next summer! Can’t wait to stay at the blue gem again! Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Kelly at the Blue Gem Beach House

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Your hospitable hosts are committed to making your stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. The house is full of great memories shared by our amazing guests. Fell the good vibes! We love sharing this special gem with you!

Why they chose this property

Beachfront, sunrise, sunset, moon & star gazing, location, immaculate, amenities! Your backyard beach is peaceful and tranquil with the nearest public access points one mile in either direction. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves. Wake to the sun rising over the ocean. Sit by the fire pit and enjoy the moon rise over the ocean. 10 minutes to St Augustine, the oldest settlement in the United States. Great restaurants, bars and historical land marks. Ponte Vedra proper is 15 minutes to the north where you will find the legendary TPC Sawgrass home to the major golf tournament "The Players". So much to do, or so little. The Blue Gem will accommodate all.

What makes this property unique

Oceanfront. Beachfront. Private beach access. Fenced property. Paver-patio around entire house. Fire pit. Canine Cabana. Dog friendly. Ample parking. RV pull -in/pull-out.

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