Very pleased with our stay. Property was as described. Love the high ceilings and open design of ground floor. Home is obviously well cared for. We have rented several houses in this area over the years - many have problems with Palmetto bugs (cockroaches) - none here, thank goodness.Kitchen well appointed. Everything you need to fix meals instead of dining out every meal. Would have liked some plastic storage bowls with lids for leftovers. Would suggest some family games and puzzles. We had several days of rain and had to get creative to keep kids entertained.Lots of toys for the beach. Nothing lacking there.Had a great time - can't wait to come back.
We can not say enough about this beautiful, well stocked home right on the beach. Absolutely stunning views from within the home as well as on the 3 different decks. We wondered how it would be with no pool for the week. It wasnât even missed. There were plenty of chairs, boogie boards and toys for everyone. We had the Florida man come out and give us fishing lessons from the beach. It was such a fun activity. We caught everything from whitening, catfish, to baby sharks. A couple hammer heads as well as a black tailed shark. Plenty of room for everyone. The owners even replaced the washing machine while we were there wish I feel is great service. We recommend this home to any group wanting spectacular views with comfortable beds. Nothing negative at all in our experience. Thank you for letting us spend some relaxing family time in your home.
Our family really enjoyed being together at Southern Tide. Fred and Jessicaâs beach home is perfect for our children and for our grandchildren. The space is perfect for family time or for individual quiet time. The beach is just steps away from the home. Weâre so grateful to have found this beach home that is perfect for all of our needs.
We had such a wonderful time. The home was the perfect for our friend reunion. Everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of seating for 10. Itâs always a treat to be steps from the ocean and close to St. Augustine. The hosts were very communicative and available if we needed anything. We would 100% stay here again.
wonderful stay! gorgeous beach house with fabulous ocean front beach and view. many gathering spaces for large family to spread out. already planning another stay. thanks so much.
We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean, beds were nice, family room and kitchen are spacious. There are beautiful ocean views downstairs and upstairs. It is right on the ocean. It was cold when we were there so we did not go on the beach much, so it was great to have the beautiful views. It is so close to St. Augustine and restaurants. The hosts were very easy to communicate with. Hope to go back in the future.
Our family has stayed at this home several times over the years, and it always delivers. We love this part of the beach because it's less crowded. The home is well kept and spacious. Our dog had a blast!!! Frederick and Jessica are wonderful hosts. Thank you for more memories we won't forget!
Our family of four adults and two children enjoyed this house, directly on a private beach, very much. The common areas are roomy and the layout afforded everyone enough room to relax and soak in the ambience of a true beach vacation. It has a huge kitchen and dining area, so no one felt cramped. The home is situated right on the beach, with, at its busiest, only about 20 people out as far as the eye could see. Outdoors was refreshing and peaceful with a gentle ocean breeze. We enjoyed walking the few steps to the water, dolphin viewing, beautiful sunrises, and, our dogs loved the grassy yard. The kiddos loved the beach floats and sandcastle tools. Overall, a wonderful find for us, which made for a great vacation. We felt that we certainly got a great value for our money. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and spacious home.
Our children and grandchildren had an amazing vacation with us at Fred and Jessicaâs beach home. They provided everything we needed for our fun week. Love the privacy that this beach home provides.
We had such a great time here at Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine. Your home was just as described. We had 6 adults and two grandkids that were 2. The house was well equipped and we had everything we needed. The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. We also appreciated the help in finding a deep sea fishing charter. Thank you for letting us stay in your beach home.
This home is located in an area where there is now public access. So it was very private and quiet on the beach.
This home was fully stocked.
No need to bring beach chairs, towels.
Had detergent for laundry. Soaps shampoo, conditioner etc.
Donât hesitate to book.
This house is exactly as described. Great open spaces. Very clean. Provided plenty of towel. Dishes. Soap. Beach chairs.
The owner was so easy to communicate with. Great house!
Owners could not have been nicer and more accessible. We only stayed for a short time but the house was just what we needed. The views were amazing and it was nice to have a little yard in the back. The beach was private and vast. Will be back!
We spent 4 glorious months at this property. It was perfect in every way. There was plenty of room for guests upstairs and a great master bedroom and bathroom for us on the first floor. Guests loved their separate living room and deck. The beach was secluded and beautiful. Itâs between St Augustine and Ponte Vedra. Plenty to do and lots of great restaurants. The house has everything you need for an awesome stay. Weâre already booked for next year.
We gathered 3 adult kids and spouses for getaway after Christmas. Stayed 4 nights and had a great visit. House was ~ 15 minutes north of St Augustine and nice quiet retreat. Enjoyed the large gathering space and spacious kitchen. 8 chairs at the dining table fit us just right. 4 bedrooms worked well for our family. Little bit of road noise in the mornings with traffic headed to and from Ponte Vedra. Enjoyed lanai space and walkway directly to the beach. Sunrises and walks on the beach were perfect.
The property delivered!! Spacious house with amazing view of ocean! Kitchen had everything you needed. We loved the screened porch. The owners are quick to respond to any question. We would definitely book again on our next visit to the area!! Highly recommend.
What a perfect vacation spot for all of us! This was the first vacation for our dogs and it was super! Major advantages were the decks which allowed all of us to relax in comfort. Gracie, one of the dogs, liked the screened-in porch and Sallie, the other dog, liked the upstairs deck because she could lie in the shade while I was in the sun. The house was large which allowed all of us to "do our own thing" and not feel as though we were on top of anyone else. The house is located close to several excellent restaurants (Cap's on the Water is beautiful!) and the grocery store is close. St. Augustine is also close. In addition, the owners were very accommodating and answered any questions we had. In short, this was a wonderful vacation for all of us. Thank you!
I've called Jacksonville home for 25 years and have served as an emergency physician in the area since completing my residency at Shand's Hospital. Having traveled extensively along the Florida coast, I can confidently say that South Ponte Vedra Beach is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions in the state. The coastal wildlife, from the expansive bird preserve across the street to the vibrant St. John's River fishery, is unparalleled.
Our house is situated on the northern part of South Ponte Vedra Beach, a particularly sought-after area. Across A1A lies Guana River State Park, home to a large tidal estuary and a bird and wildlife preserve. This vast preserve attracts an abundance of pelicans, ospreys, egrets, cranes, and wood storks, which you can often see flying overhead and feeding in the ocean. This section of the beach remains free from commercial development, preserving its natural beauty. The beach is wider in this area than it is further south and remains largely untouched by the potential erosion that storms can bring.
The house is large (3000 sf) and rebuilt in 2013. As such, guests enjoy a vacation right on the sand without having to tolerate the musty, beach-shack experience that can be found in older homes. As the photos portray, the house is well appointed and beautifully decorated.