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Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis

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Living area
Pool
Sports court
Beach
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51064 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Matanzas Inlet
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Marineland Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis

Southern Star Coastal Retreat

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Southern Star Coastal Retreat

Your dream beach vacation begins here. Welcome to Southern Star Coastal Retreat, an oceanfront escape designed for families and friends to relax, reconnect, and make memories. With its cheerful coastal wallpaper, charming shiplap accents, and breezy private balcony, this retreat captures the essence of St. Augustine’s laid-back seaside lifestyle. Sip your morning coffee as you watch the sun rise over the Atlantic, then step right outside to sink your toes in the sand—the beach is just steps from your door.

Inside Your Retreat
After a sun-soaked day by the shore, come home to a spacious living area perfect for unwinding together. Stream your favorite shows on the flatscreen TV, connect with loved ones using free WiFi, or gather for a family game night. The fully equipped kitchen makes dining a breeze—whether you’re preparing a fresh seafood feast or just mixing up cocktails before sunset on the balcony.

Resort Amenities
This community offers everything you need for a memorable getaway. Enjoy direct beach access, sparkling shared pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground where the little ones can burn off some energy. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re lounging in the sun, playing a quick match, or exploring the nearby trails.

Why We Love It
This home instantly makes you feel at ease. The ocean views from the balcony, the sound of waves drifting in, and the ease of walking barefoot to the shore make every stay unforgettable. It’s the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm, with resort-style amenities that keep everyone happy—whether lounging by the pool, playing tennis, or exploring St. Augustine’s rich history nearby.

What’s Nearby
Nestled just 14 miles from downtown St. Augustine, this coastal haven offers both tranquility and convenience. Spend your mornings exploring historic Fort Matanzas National Monument—just a short walk away—or take a scenic stroll along the Fort Matanzas Overlook Trail across the street.

When you’re ready to venture further, discover St. Augustine’s endless charm:
•Historic Downtown St. Augustine (14 miles): Cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old architecture, local boutiques, art galleries, and world-class dining.
•St. George Street: A pedestrian-only shopping and dining hub filled with specialty shops, ice cream parlors, and unique gifts.
•Castillo de San Marcos: The iconic 17th-century fort overlooking Matanzas Bay.
•Anastasia State Park: A natural paradise with hiking trails, birdwatching, and kayak rentals.
•Outlet Shopping: Head to the St. Augustine Premium Outlets or St. Augustine Outlets for brand-name bargains just 20–25 minutes away.
•Family Fun: The Alligator Farm Zoological Park, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are just a short drive.

Whether you’re here to chase waves, hunt for treasures downtown, or shop until you drop, Southern Star Coastal Retreat puts the best of Florida’s First Coast right at your fingertips.
Things to know:
Four shared pools
Beach access
Snowbird-friendly
This complex has a relaxed family atmosphere, NO SPRING BREAK party groups permitted.


Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

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Washing machine
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

St. Augustine

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crescent Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. St. Augustine Beach and Fort Matanzas National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and Anastasia Island Mini-Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matanzas Inlet - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Marineland of Florida - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Marineland Beach - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokin D's BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Viola's Pizza and Pasta - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront condo with direct beach access, shared pool, tennis located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crescent Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Matanzas National Monument and Matanzas River. Matanzas Inlet is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Great family vacation!

This home is absolutely beautiful!! Vacasa found this home after our other rental flooded a week before our vacation. We loved it! The decor is stunning. The furniture is comfy. Everything we needed was there in the home. The view from the balcony was beautiful and so peaceful. The kitchen is small, but had absolutely everything you need. Very close to the pool and the beach entrance. The only drawback is the steep entrance steps, but we managed them fine.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

A decorative condo!

This condo was clean and had a great beach vibe. It was well equipped with everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Charli M.

Loved!

It was so comfortable and cute. Like we stepped into a magazine shoot!!

10/10 Excellent

richard h.

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

Exactly as promised.

Clean, need, commodious 2br condo with ocean view, easy beach access on well tended grounds. We were completely satisfied.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Nice condo, close to the ocean

You can view the ocean from the balcony. Not ocean front. Refrigerator was not on when we arrived with our groceries in hand. Had to flip the breaker to turn it on. Lots of stairs! Be able to climb 21 stairs with luggage to get in the front door. Glad we were in decent shape to do this.

8/10 Good

Mia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful condo and property

We had a wonderful stay! The condo was clean, and nicely finished. Everything was just as described. The only issue we had were Poor instructions on how to enter the condo initially. We were told it was a code on the door, but it was a code to a lock box with an actual key. And everyone must go to the office and register their license plate in order to enter the gate during daylight hours. This was not relayed to us either. Other than these minor issues, it’s a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth E.

Nicely decorated condo close to fabulous wildlife

The condo suited us well for our family of 5 if just a little small. It was very tastefully decorated. Definitely needed things like, more towel hooks in each of the bathrooms. The kitchen was awkward, very small, no microwaveable plates which was odd, but we made it work. Stove and oven worked surprisingly well. The beach was lovely, not overly crowded, and a very short walk. The nature area across the street is a must do even if just to wander around for 30 minutes. Ripple Effect Eco Kayak tours, 7 minute drive down the road was the highlight of our trip. The condo was a full 30 minute drive in to St. Augustine, which we didn't anticipate. We were glad for instacart grocery delivery! Must be good with stairs,20 stairs to get in to condo, which was not an issue for our family. The key pad lock did not work- instead unlocked a lock box with physical keys, which was a bit of a disappointment . Vacasa was not able to help us further with this when we called, after they ensured we were able to get in to the condo. TV remote needs instructions, took us a while to figure out. All in all, it was a good vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was exactly as pictured in ad, very clean will definitely keep in mind for next beach trip to Florida
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Just perfect!

We have stayed in St Augustine numerous times and this condo did not disappoint! Everything you need, well appointed kitchen with new appliances, sparkling clean pool, private beach access, the list goes on. The cleaning crew keeps this place immaculate and fresh! Can’t say anything negative at all, this was our happy place for 4 days and we will be back for sure!
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10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

We will be back

This condo was updated, clean, and well stocked. It had a nice ocean view from the balcony. Easy to get to the pool and beach. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Dracheka B.

Lovely and Cozy

Well situated and within walking distance of the pool and beach. This lovely unit offers high ceilings and good use of space. My family and I were comfortable and would love to book this unit again if we decide to visit Crescent Beach in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Crescent Beach vacation

Beautiful location very clean grounds carefully manicured condo in excellent condition convenient to st. Augustine and fine dining

8/10 Good

Sheila H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacasa 11/28-12/6

I was surprised when I got there to discover it was an Ocean view as opposed to ocean front. The view was a small space between two buildings that were ocean front. There wasn’t a picture on the site depicting the 21 very steep stairs to get in, & the 13 additional steps of high gloss hardwood stairs to get o the bedrooms. It was a downer to be soooo cautious every time we had to climb or descend the dangerous stairs. The other problem were the heavy dust bunnies under all the den furniture that blew around while the patio door was open to hear the ocean. We could barely see the ocean with the dunes, & stairs down to the beach between the two buildings. The kitchen is nothing like the posted photos….much smaller & barely room to open the refrigerator doors & freezer. I hope to return to that complex next year, but will NOT stay in that unit. I love that facility & have stayed there in the past, & was much happier with the last experience. All in all it was a beautiful week with amazing weather with gorgeous sunrises, & sunsets over the inter coastal waterways & ocean. I paid a premium for that unit, & expected a better scenario. Sheila H.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Wonderful weekens

Gorgeous property and attentive property manager. Just made everything so easy. Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Lovely, but beach was closed during week

The place was really clean, cozy and in a great location. Part of the reason we chose it was because it was on the beach and we didn’t find out until we got there that the beach was closed all day during the week. Luckily there were many things to do nearby, so it wasn’t a huge issue for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Brooke G.

Review

A little worn, but a nice visit. The beach was closed all day during the week, so that was upsetting. The place was nice just needs paint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

An Exquisite Summer Haven

The condo was beautifully decorated. I was so impressed with it's cleanliness, just pristine. I was able to fully relax and enjoy my vacation. The property outside the condo was also well kept. I am so grateful and excited I found this gem for this trip and for future trips. Thank you to the owners for letting us stay at your sweet haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Nice place

Beautifully decorated and nice to be able to walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice Condo!

Had a great stay no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

Beautiful condo, great location

This condo is beautifully decorated and a quick walk to the heated pool and beach. We loved the location - away from the hustle but close enough to explore St. Augustine and even a day trip to Disney. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

CECILIA M.

Designer Home

Felt like we were staying in a model home. Super stylish and very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Mabelle R.

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

My vacation

From the moment we opened the door it felt clean. It felt safe in the times of Covid. The living room looked just like the picture posted in the Internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Beautiful condo.

Beautifully decorated with great location and view. Lots of steps but not too much of an issue for us.

About the host

Hosted by Vacasa of Florida

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish