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The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Place, South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Usina Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!

The Great Escape is a 3 story, 4 bedroom, OCEANFRONT house that is located on the serene Ponte Vedra Beach. This gem boasts a 2nd story main living area, a 1st floor studio suite with private entrance and a 3rd floor loft. Sleeps 8

Welcome to The Great Escape! This oceanfront gem is located in the heart of beautiful, quiet and serene Ponte Vedra Beach. The house boasts 3 story beach living with amazing window and deck views and outdoor spaces, sleeps 8 and has been completely renovated from the ground up! Our Beautiful Beach House is nestled on a secluded stretch of beach that has no public parking or access nearby and is only 8 miles from historic downtown St. Augustine, just minutes from shopping, dining and the best tourist attractions.
The home has a newly remodeled, studio, mother-in-law suite on the first floor with its own private entrance, private kitchen, bathroom, sleeping space with king bed, living room, 55` smart tv, laundry and outdoor space.
The second story (the main living area) has amazing deck space overlooking Ponte Vedra Beach and the ocean and outdoor dining and grill that overlooks the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. The main living area has an open floor plan with lots of sunlight, window views, eat-in kitchen and living room. The main level master bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom has a queen bed. The loft on the third floor has two addition twin beds for the comfort of your family and friends. Each bedroom has its own smart tv and clothing storage.
The house sits just across from the Guana Ocean Environmental Reserve where you can hike, jog, kayak, and bike while surrounded by protected wildlife. More than 3,800 sea turtles hatch on Ponte Vedra Beach each year, and the Guana Reserve works hard to protect the wildlife that`s right outside our door! Outside on the property, enjoy visiting on the large balcony that includes a charcoal grill, a picnic table for beachside cookouts, reclining lounge chairs around the firepit for relaxing, and the perfect hammock for an afternoon siesta by the sea. This section of beach offers a lot of privacy, sounds and views of breaking waves, amazing seashells and some of the best surf fishing around, so bring your poles and catch dinner! In the evening enjoy the firepit while kicking back in the Adirondack chairs to enjoy the cool ocean breeze with a bottle of wine. Beach chairs and beach games are also provided! There is also a storage shed if you want to bring your own beach cruisers, poles and surf boards. More than
1. Quiet hours in town limits are from 9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and are enforced.
2. Absolutely no smoking/vaping inside the house. If you are smoking outside, all cigarette butts, must be disposed of properly and not left on the ground. Please return all outside furniture if moved, to the original location.
3. Maintain cleanliness at all times. Do not move furniture from its original location.
4. Maximum of two dogs per reservation, and the pet fee must be paid at the time of booking. No pets on furniture/beds.
5. Special events or gatherings/parties are not permitted during your stay. We must be made aware of the number of guests that will be staying and cannot exceed the maximum number of guests listed. Visitors are limited to two hours each day, not during overnight hours. No parking on the street please.

Checkout Procedures:
1. Please do your best to leave the house in good condition for the housekeepers. They very often have a limited amount of time to get the house clean and sanitized prior to the arrival of the next guest.
2. Remove ALL food and trash from the house. Place trash in the garbage bins provided for you and take to the end of the driveway to be picked up by the public waste management department (Garbage is Monday) Bring all bins back up to house after pick-up.
3. Start the dishwasher.
4. Gather all used bath linens and place in the bathtub.
5. Make sure thermostat is set 70 degrees, close all windows, and lock all doors.

***Additional fees can and will be applied to your reservation for leaving the house in excessive disarray, for damages or for leaving food and garbage inside the house.***

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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: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located on the waterfront, 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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Francis Field or Flagler College Tennis Center.
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Usina Beach - 1 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Guana River Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Whobley Whale Public House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach! located?

Located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tolomato River, South Ponte Vedra Beach and Usina Beach. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view is amazing. Private beach so was quiet and peaceful. And steps by the patio, so very easy access. The entire house was clean and all ready for our arrival. The host was awesome and very responsive. We would most definitely stay here again. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Enjoyed our stay!!

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Wonderful getaway

Great place to stay, right on the beach! Watched dolphins from deck! Kitchen was well stocked and the bed was very comfortable. Nice being close to St. Augustine. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna E Y., Palm Coast, Florida

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

Great beach house

Great private beach with plenty of room for 8.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

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

Beach Vacation

If you’re looking for a vacation on the beach look no further. We stayed at the house most of the trip as we wanted as much time on the beach as possible. Private beach with immediate beach access as your back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Miriam R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

In Need of TLC- And Description Updates

This was a painfully disappointing. The pictures are not a true representation of the property in size or cleanliness. Kitchen appliances had to be cleaned and using the dishes not recommended. There was also a terrible problem with ants which resulted in an interruption in our stay since one of our family members is severely allergic to ants- we couldn’t take the risk. I would not recommend this property to anyone until it receives the care that it needs. As a side note, there is little privacy between the suite downstairs and the upstairs housing. You can hear everything. We contacted customer service with VRBO hoping to resolve our problem but received little to no help, and the Book with Confidence insurance coverage was a worthless investment because it didn’t cover any of the issues encountered, you prevent deadly allergic reactions, you don’t wait for them like bait.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed house. Just the right size for the four of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome!! Surf fishing was the best. We caught several varieties. Beach was not crowded as there is no public access to this part of the beach. Water was unusually clear for this part of Florida (so the locals tell me). House was great -- clean, stunning view from the living room. Communication with owner was fast and friendly. I hope to get the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

College Reunion on the BEACH

Good property, simple, the beach is the main attraction. Completely separate floors top and bottom, bottom floor surprisingly is a bit warmer with the AC on. Great deck top and bottom. No dishwasher, minimal pans. 90% of time spent outside, so house doesn’t need to check all the boxes. Slept 8 comfortably. Good value for the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Amazing getaway

Comfy, cozy. Away from everything and close to anything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

A for the A-frame!

My husband and I enjoyed all aspects of this cozy beach house during our 3-week stay. Great oceanfront location. Enjoyed both the sunny upstairs deck and shady downstairs deck. Very responsive host when we accidentally locked ourselves out after a long walk on the beach :)
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena T.

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

Cute beach house

This place was a great location to be on the beach. We felt at home and got the feel of what it would be to live on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela N.

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

It was alright

The host is super responsive and a good communicator. The house needs work- pictures look good online, but the place needs some tlc. I was not aware that the master was separate from the rest of the house. Its like two different rentals stacked on top of each other. The ceiling was leaking onto the bed post in the master. On the main floor the flooring around some of the air registers were mushy and sink in when you step on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ursula C.

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

Great location

We loved the location and were able to visit St. Augustine and Amelia Island from there. Beautiful uncrowded beach in September. We made the best of the rainy weather. St. Augustine is beautiful! The house had a few issues - the window on the main level was leaking badly and dripped all the way to the jnlaw suite’s door so we used towels to catch the drips. Our friends said they saw a lot of roaches in the inlaw suite, some of which walked on them during the night. The gas stove’s front burner dial came off and we needed assistance from the contractor to turn off the gas and the ignition. Other than that, we had a good time anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest R.

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

Great location

Great private location. Inside is a little beat but worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Beach Time!

Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

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

Girls getaway

The location of the house is great. They have everything you need for the beach. The house was a little smaller than anticipated, but the room below is a bonus! The kitchen could be stocked a little better. There were 4 adults and only 2 wine glasses. Also we needed a pan to warm up chicken and there was none. They were minor things. I would recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Shari W.

Nice place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is great. The house was a little smaller than anticipated, but the room below was a bonus. The kitchen needs to be better stocked. We had 4 adults - there were 2 wine glasses. We bought chicken from the local Publix and there was no pan to warm it up on. The lounge chairs in this pic don’t exist. They had some, but not at all comfortable. I also have a problem with being charged $400 for a cleaning fee and then having a list of chores to do. Especially with a house that size. Overall, the location made this property. It had all the stuff needed for the beach. The kitchen just needs more supplies.
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8/10 Good

Shari W.

Nice place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is great. The house was a little smaller than anticipated, but the room below was a bonus. The kitchen needs to be better stocked. We had 4 adults - there were 2 wine glasses. We bought chicken from the local Publix and there was no pan to warm it up on. The lounge chairs in this pic don’t exist. They had some, but not at all comfortable. I also have a problem with being charged $400 for a cleaning fee and then having a list of chores to do. Especially with a house that size. Overall, the location made this property. It had all the stuff needed for the beach. The kitchen just needs more supplies.
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

Great Escape at the Great Escape Oceanfront

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location sells this house. The beach is rightcout the door, which is exactly what we wanted. And there were no crowds to deal with. Most of the time we nearly had the beach to ourselves. Yes, the house was on the small side, but it worked for us. I would have liked a bit more space in the 1st floor bathroom (particularly the vanity area) but we got by. Enjoyed spending time on the porches and the firepit area when we weren't on the beach. The host, Brian, responded promptly on the couple of occassions we needed something. I would recommend The Great Escape to anyone looking for a low key beach vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

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

Great Escape Vacay

The location sells this house. The beach is rightcout the door, which is exactly what we wanted. And there were no crowds to deal with. Most of the time we nearly had the beach to ourselves. Yes, the house was on the small side, but it worked for us. I would have liked a bit more space in the 1st floor bathroom (particularly the vanity area) but we got by. Enjoyed spending time on the porches and the firepit area when we weren't on the beach. The host, Brian, responded promptly on the couple of occassions we needed something. I would recommend The Great Escape to anyone looking for a low key beach vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H.

Fantastic Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No issues with check-in, detailed instructions provided. The house is a compact layout, but it is functional. The downstairs suite is wonderful. The sunrises were amazing as is the constant ocean view with no obstructions. No dunes, no boardwalks, just open beach and the ocean. Highly recommend and would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H.

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

Beautiful, Quiet Beach

The house is small, but very livable. The downstairs suite is very nice a large king bed, sitting area, and kitchen. The only thing that would have improved the stay is more counter/pantry space, but it Is simply a space limitation that we worked with. Air worked very well. If you shut the door to the bedroom area, it gets a bit warmer in the bedrooms, but the solution is to open the door separating the living space from the bedrooms. Overall, the house is small but clean and works well. Even though the house sits on A1A, you really don’t hear any traffic from inside the house. The location and proximity to the ocean is amazing! The sound of the waves is constant. We spent many afternoons on the deck downstairs while watching the ocean. The ocean is literally in the back yard. Due to limited public beach access, you feel as if it is a semi-private beach. Would recommend this house and would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Beachfront Bliss

This was our second stay at Great Escape and we will most likely return in the future. Being steps away from the beach and the comfortable house, keep us coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Cliff H.

Enjoyed our great escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed a great week of rest and relaxation walking out the door and enjoying the beach! Convenient location, just a few steps to the beach and very private beach access! Will definitely be planning to return in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Brian Neligan

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