A-frame beach house steps from the ocean with deck & central AC

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
$338 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Step back in time with this quiet beachfront getaway in undeveloped South Ponte Vedra Beach. The SeaTurtle Retreat House is a classic Florida a-frame with a nautical-themed open layout and ample room for up to seven guests. Two downstairs bedrooms (one with a queen bed, two twins in the other) sleep up to four guests. The ship-like ambiance includes portholes and skylights for natural lighting. The light and bright upstairs primary bedroom offer ocean views, vaulted ceilings, and a private main bath.

Sip coffee at sunrise on the patio and watch for dancing dolphins, diving pelicans, and even hatching sea turtles. Savor peace and quiet as you stroll along the unspoiled cinnamon sand beach. Spend the day surfing, fishing, sailing or simply unwinding with a great book. Relax and enjoy the rich colors of the evening in the spacious and comfortable living area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Even the kitchen has a clear view of the waves. You'll be minutes from award-winning oceanfront dining, with a spacious open-layout interior and high vaulted ceilings. This home is also adjacent to Guana River State Park. SeaTurtle Retreat is located in the relatively undeveloped Old Florida community of South Ponte Vedra just north of Vilano Beach. St. Augustine and the world-class Sawgrass Golf Resort are just 20 minutes away. Other nearby attractions include Marineland, Castillo de San Marcos, and World Golf Village.

THINGS TO KNOW
No elevator
The couches can be used for twin-size beds for 2 extra guests

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1344 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Richard J.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    Basic supplies were good. Place was neat and clan. Kitchen light switch needs work. Deck needs tlc. First floor register needs replaced. Vision onto the highway NEEDS to be enhanced.

  • Chad S.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    The house is in need of a lot of upgrades. They were dead bugs in the floor. The landscaping was so overgrown you could not see to get out of the driveway and was a safety issue. There must be zero insulation in the house because you can hear every single car that goes up and down the road.

  • Barbara E.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay The location and peacefulness of the beautiful beach was amazing. We will be back.

  • Teresa P.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    Cute as a button and loved the location and coastal motif but there are many safety things that need to be addressed. No outside working lights on Oceanside, decking in poor/dangerous condition, water abnormally hot/scalding. Only one lightbulb working in first bedroom, only two in master bedroom, master toilet has to be pumped after each flush - even itine. We did appreciate having sheets, towels, toilet paper, and starter cleaning products. Overall nice, just wish we could have enjoyed the Oceanside deck. PS: those steps need major attention too.

  • Suzie R.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    For the money I can’t complain too much. The freezer has no ice maker but several ice trays and an ice bucket. The house is very close to the road so you get a lot of traffic noise all day and night so bring ear plugs. Adequate pots and pans to cook with as well as dishes. The pillows on the beds are quite thin so you may want to bring your own. Adequate towels for the two of us. The couch is quite disgusting and should have a cover on it that could be washed.

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    The property definitely needs some updating, but overall it was great! The location and private beach access, made it all worth it!

  • Nathan C.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2024

    Stayed Mar 30, 2024

    We loved our time at this beach house. It was perfect for our group and what we needed. The location can’t be beat, and everything went perfectly!

  • marty m.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2023

    Stayed Feb 25, 2023

    Yes, we read the reviews! Our expectations were at a moderate level. The house is in need of ALOT of help! I could spend a while picking it apart, but despite all the things that I saw and experienced that I would have to change if it were mine….We loved it! The view of beach, the sound of the waves crashing, the shells, sea glass and sharks teeth were exactly what we wanted and needed! If we ever decide to visit that area again, we’d gladly stay there again. Book it and enjoy!

  • Michael A.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2022

    Stayed Oct 26, 2022

    This is my first negative review on VRBO. Woo hoo! The good news is that the back deck is a stone's throw to the Atlantic. The bad news is that the house is poorly maintained and the property manager (Vacasa) was unable or unwilling to address the issues we encountered. A quick breakdown: - the oven never worked - we notified Vacasa on day one and they sent out two repairmen but ultimately never resolved it and never offered a discount our assistance in any way - the refrigerator kept throwing a breaker - we eventually got it working by not using some of the lights -one of the deck chairs was broken and unusable - we requested another several times and never heard from vacasa -contacted vacasa about a broken step but they never addressed it -asked vacasa to relocate us due to the numerous issues but they refused -i really cannot overstate how poorly Vacasa's customer service was - we reached out many times in the first few days and they did next to nothing other than send auto responses swearing our stay was their highest priority...lol In addition, the overall comfort of the beds, the lack of cleanliness and musty, pet smells, etc. made this potentially charming house a bit of a dud. Vacasa's awful customer service made it worse. I would strongly advise not renting from Vacasa properties if possible. So, if you are looking for a cheap, dumpy beach house, it was just that. Honestly, it's a shame because the location is quite magical, but I'll pay extra to avoid Vacasa and to get the basic amenities described in the property posting.

  • Jose C.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2022

    Stayed Sep 10, 2022

    Great

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$338+
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