Ocean Retreat Beach Front Home--Great Beach-Dog Friendly

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8209 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Explore the area

St Augustine, FL

Butler Beach
8 min walk
Casa Benedetto Italian Caffe
6 min walk
Palatka Station
36 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
27 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the most beautiful “Ocean Sunrises” anywhere in Florida. This amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bath ocean front home becomes your very own beach retreat. Take a stroll along one of the best beaches on the East Coast, enjoy spectacular views while dining or just relaxing and listening to the ocean from the many spacious decks within the property.

The open Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen floor plan with high ceilings allows this ocean retreat to live big. All bedrooms have extremely comfortable beds. The luxurious Master Bedroom suite is located upstairs and has a king size bed, sofa and a 45" TV. The on-suite has a spa tub and steam shower and amazing ocean views with its own private deck. The second bedroom has two twin beds with a kit to easily convert them to a king size bed, and the third bedroom has a queen bed. The second and third bathroom are located downstairs easily accessible from the bedrooms and primary living spaces. One of the two sofas in the living room is a very comfortable queen sofa bed. You can easily sleep up to 8 people. This well maintained home is fully equipped, very comfortable and very well decorated. You will love viewing all the unique artifacts collected from all over the world by this maritime owner. A large, fully equipped kitchen allows you to easily prepare meals at home when you choose. Enjoy the 60“ flat screen HD satellite TV, DVD Player and free wi-fi. We’ve provided lots of little extras to make your vacation memorable and the most fun and we are pet friendly so your best friend can join you on vacation. There are boogie boards, beach chairs available for your enjoyment. You are only 10 miles from Marineland and 12 minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.

This will be your best vacation ever!

I am very hands-on owner. Owner and his dog Bindi live on the property.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Matanzas River. You'll find features like a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Within a 10-minute walk of Matanzas River and Butler Beach

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gary Moore

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Spices
Blender
Toaster
Electric kettle

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Shower
Jetted
Towels provided
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Bidet
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
Near a hospital

Things to do

Sailing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Power boating nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
Unit size: 2250 sq ft (209 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ocean Retreat Beach Front Home great Beach pet Friendly

Ocean Retreat Beach Front Home--Great Beach-Dog Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful beach house

We had a wonderful vacation at Ocean Retreat House. It was everything we hoped for. Beautiful, comfortable house, excellent beach access, beautiful beach. The back deck is spectacular. We did not spend much time in St Augustine because we were enjoying the house and beach so much. It is a very dog friendly house and beach.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place right on the beach

This property is a fantastic location. You can walk down the boardwalk right to the beach. The master suite has views from the bathrooms of sunset, and views from the bed of sunrise. Well equipped and spacious. There is one bedroom (master suite) on the top floor, and two bedrooms on the main floor. A quick drive into downtown and convenient for the sites.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique beach getaway perfect

The property is unique in many ways as others reviewed. The art work is awesome. The layout and view of the ocean from 2 story windows is the center piece of the house with 2 patios along with the private walk way over the dunes to the beach. Expect stairs, thats the main thing walking up to the house, if course second floor master suite, and down to the beach. Kitchen has everything you need, plenty of space, ability to wash clothes, and grill out all you want. Also a fresh seafood market less than 3 minutes down the road. Truly loved being able to stay here! Hope to again one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

25 Sept 2023

Nice Place

The owners are very easy to work with. There was a good amount of parking. The warning about the steps is something to consider with smaller children. There are a lot of steps to get into the house and down the boardwalk, but it was really nice that we had our own private entry way to the beach and there were two stations to wash off your feet and dogs. Fair warning to bring something to protect your dogs feet because the boardwalk can get pretty hot. The cleaning crew isn’t the best. We found a fry next to the couch and a couple of roaches, but overall the place was really nice. Beautiful deck and scenery and in a very quiet neighborhood. The section of the beach wasn’t too crowded either which was great. I also loved that we all had our own bathroom. The upstairs bed/bath combo is gorgeous and very spacious. I would recommend this place to larger families.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This was our quick yearly staycation getaway before school started. This house is definitely our favorite. The views from all the windows and balconies were completely breathtaking. The beach was never overly crowded and it was so convenient to have your own walkway to and from the beach. PP were accurate when saying, this house is fully equipped with all you could possibly need. It was very clean, incredibly interesting with all the unique decor and I met the host personally who was very nice. Our 5 year old pug loved the house as well. Beds were super comfortable as well. My kids enjoyed having their own bedrooms. We take yearly trips to the St. Augustine area and would love to stay in this beautiful home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., marriottsville, USA

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect…

Great location off the main drag… well done house… direct private beach access… great owner… will stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krutika S.

16 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem on Crescent Beach!!!

Wow! There are not enough great things to say about this property. We traveled as a family with our beloved pup. The house is like a museum, look in every corner, on every wall and there’s a new artifact, painting, or beautiful object. This property is steps from the beach and there are two decks (one off master bedroom and the main deck) that you can enjoy. You don’t have to bring a thing - the entire house is fully furnished and the kitchen stocked with all the things you may need! The beach was splendid!! We can’t wait to come again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice week!

Enjoyed our stay. The views are amazing, and the home is well maintained. Home is very nicely decorated.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise Heaven

Starting the day with immediate access to the sunrise and beach, made our stay most enjoyable. The home was warmly furnished, comfortable, and in a great location. Check in and check out was a breeze. We will definitely return. Thank you Gary and Vanessa.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion at Ocean Retreat

My family and I really enjoyed this property. Right on the beach and a beautiful house to stay in. Gary was very easy to deal with and made sure everything was working properly. We would consider staying again. Thanks Gary

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri L.

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Didn’t Want to Leave!

This home is nice and spacious, and is situated in an area where the beachfront is pretty much your own! Our family loved staying here as it has everything you need for the perfect family vacation and is a short drive away from downtown St Augustine and area attractions. Gary was a very responsive host and our stay here couldn’t have been better!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

7 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront Property

The house was right on the beach. It was great to hear the ocean waves hitting the beach and the view was spectacular.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog & human friendly

Fascinating museum like home, with gorgeous views and on a sandy beach with water perfect for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, or even SUPing. Multiple gate enclosures to keep dogs safe & humans relaxing. We treasured our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M., Fort Myers, Florida

18 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The week of R & R flew by ...

This is a picturesque hide-away with amazing views of the ocean and the sunrises are inspirational. Gary is truly a 'superior host' who is available and responsive! I wish the week didn't go so fast! I would highly recommend without reservation to everyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Louisville, Ky

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week at the beach!

Everything about our stay was Phenomenal. Met the owner of the home Gary he was very friendly and helpful and spoke with Vanessa she was very friendly and helpful. Everything we needed was all in one place. The beach was very clean. Hope to get to visit again soon.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House Getaway

We had a great time in St Augustine. Perfect house for direct beach access and bringing your dog. Beach was great and not overcrowded. Gary was very helpful during the entire process. Would definitely come back. 5 stars!! My only complaint was I had to leave and go back to work.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie W.

5 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful vacation at Gary's house. Plenty of room for us, our 3 pre-teen grandchildren and our dog. There are about 20 steps leading from the driveway to the house, but it is worth the climb. Views of the ocean are fantastic! Beds were very comfortable. White sandy beach. Very private. Not crowded at all. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Gary!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location:

We had a great family get away at this beach house. The location is truly spectacular. Gary was awesome. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Beach Get Away

love this house, will defiantly rent it again, we had plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 dogs

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Colleen V.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Butler Beach

Finding nice pet friendly homes is always a challenge. I think we hit a home run with this one. Located on Butler beach south of St. Augustine. The owner's travels are showcased in this home and gardens. However the real star is the beach. It has soft white sand, few shells and even fewer people. The rooms are large and the beds comfy. The upper blinds in the main room would not go up and a few hiccups in the kitchen but overall an excellent choice. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

doris i.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

family trip

The house is very unique and interesting. The beach was beautiful and the sand powdery and clean. The house has very interesting art. Unfortunately the air conditioner went out on the day we checked in and the part didn't come in until Tuesday. The owner was available and kept us up to date on the detail. Overall, our stay was great and our host was understanding and accommodating. Great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Paradise

What our family loved most of all was that there are no high rise resorts or condos near by! The beach felt like our very own private slice of heaven! The house was exactly as pictured and is very clean (noting - I am a clean freak)! The host/owners were so accommodating and communicated with us via text/email (and even left us their phone numbers) which was nice when we had questions. The yard between the garage and the house was beautifully filled with so many gorgeous plants that we felt like we were in a sanctuary for all the local wild life. We saw turtles, frogs, baby birds, bunny rabbits, possums, lizards (of course) and so many butterflies. On the beach there is a turtle egg nest being protected that was pretty awesome too! Another amazing beach family vacation. Thank you Gary!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Winter Garden

29 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Found...

We couldn't have asked for a more mystical, fantastic, slice of paradise...breathtaking views and a truly unique and fascinating home...we will be back...

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maia J.

23 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual beach trip

Gary had great communication from the onset. Beautiful beach. Memorable home. Enjoyable stay. Great views. Thank you.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., United States

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

What a great place to stay! House was beautifully decorated and loaded with everything needed to make you feel like you’re at home. Location was perfect! Close enough to restaurants and shopping to make it easy to go out, but separated from the multi-unit properties making it feel like we had our own private beach. Gary was great to work with, easy to communicate with, and very accommodating. My wife and I stayed with our two adult sons and one of their wives, and we all had our own private space, but there was more than enough common space for us to visit and eat together. We will definitely be back! Thanks for everything Gary!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021