Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Review June 2021
BEST BEACH TRIP EVER!
Location, Location, Location. Beautiful beachfront property with a private beach feel - very few people actually on the beach. Great green space for kids and adults to play yard games. Loved that there were NO stairs, just a short ramp from the yard to the beach. Fantastic house with everything you can think of. Easily accommodated our family of 8 adults and 6 children 3 years old and under. Incredible master suite takes up the entire 2nd floor. Wonderful place to watch the sunrise and sunset. Nature preserve across the street keeps this area of the beach very secluded. Great hot tub on expansive deck. We enjoyed eating in for breakfast, lunch and dinner - no need to go out and miss the evening beach views. We all hope to return next year!
6/20/2021
Guests returned 2022 & 2023 and have booked for 2024. Vrbo does not allow them to update their review when booking directly with the property
DESCRIPTION
Ocean Blue is a stunning two-story beachfront home that has become very popular with families for Vacations, Reunions, Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. Our ideal location in S. Ponte Vedra (across the Guana River and Preserve) makes this lovely stretch of a beach feel like a private oasis.
This wonderful 4,700 sq ft. home boasts a huge 2nd floor Master Suite and deck with fabulous ocean views. Walls of glass on the ocean sideline the Master, the living/kitchen/dining area as well as the den. The very spacious ground floor deck and the large flat yard with the ocean backdrop are ideal for family reunions. Guests are often surprised at the lovely furniture very rarely found in a beach rental. We are often told that the home (particularly the living/dining/kitchen area) is substantially larger than it appears in the photos. Multiple families can prepare meals in the spacious kitchen, watch TV on our 60" flat screen Hi-def TV, enjoy conversation around the fireplace, play games at the dining table without ever feeling cramped. The Kitchen contains virtually everything one could envision to cook large meals. Beyond the standard pots/pans, utensils, etc it is stocked with a Keurig & coffee machine (with a starter of K-cups, creamers & filters), large stock pots, baking trays, juicer, fondue sets, champagne glasses, tin foil, zip locks, etc., etc. The home is equipped with a couple of pack-n-plays (one with a crib attachment), & a high chair. Please ask about the crib & we will provide crib sheets! We also provide a 6-wheel "up-cart" (to wheel suitcases to the house/up to Master), first aid kits, sewing materials for last-minute repairs, multiple steam irons, shoe polishes, toothbrushes, flashlights, batteries. etc. There are loads of board games for young & old, poker table set, puzzles & books. For the outdoors, we have several tables/chairs for outdoor dining, BBQ, beach chairs, umbrellas, ample beach towels for all, cooler, boogie boards & beach toys. We also have spikeball & you're welcome to request ladder golf (ladder toss) and corn hole. We also have a fire pit and a hot tub! The outdoor shower has cold/hot water & shower gel/shampoo/conditioner. IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS (that do not require much space to house them) PLEASE ASK & WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE THEM.
ACCOMMODATIONS: The MASTER bedroom suite encompasses the entire second floor of the home. The King bed is outfitted with luxurious beddings, a 3" topper and lovely, romantic pillows & throws, a 55" Roku flat-screen TV, a full-length mirror, and white couches around the gas fireplace. The adjoining outdoor covered terrace is the perfect place to view stunning sunrises and passing dolphins as well as beautiful sunsets over the Guana River & Preserve. Four bedrooms (3 with private baths) are on the ground floor. One has two Queens & a twin (sleeps 5), another has a King & two twins with trundles (sleeps 6) & a third has a single Queen bed (sleeps 2). The 4th room on the ground floor has a queen & a twin (sleeps 3). It is within steps of the guests' bathroom and can share the shower of either of the other two bedrooms or use the outdoor shower which has hot water and is complete with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Teens love this room as it has a large TV & opens right out to the deck & the beach beyond. All bedrooms have flat-screen TV's with X1 Platform and all ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Families love to gather around the wonderful fire pit which provides a lovely ambiance after dinner.
Ocean Blue is located on a lovely and very private stretch of Ponte Vedra Beach given that across A1A is the Guana River State Park with a large tidal estuary and a bird and wildlife preserve. Such a vast game preserve produces huge numbers of pelicans, ospreys, egrets, cranes, and wood-storks which fly over the house and feed in the ocean behind the house and the marsh in front of it. The beach is incredibly private given that the closest public parking is 1 1/2 miles away. Excellent restaurants are only minutes away! If you own a Tesla enjoy the peace of mind of in-house charging!
Ocean Blue is very popular for Vacations, Family reunions, and for friends who wish to do yoga, a holistic retreat or simply a friends' getaway.
Our group of 8 booked this wonderful beachfront home as our base of adventure. The husbands in our group enjoyed golf for 2 of the days while the ladies explored the surrounding areas. We attended the Jacksonville Jaguar game on Sunday and arrived back to enjoy the beach, hot tub and fire pit. We found everything and anything we need to enjoy our meals. Definitely would return to this beautiful property.
First let me say, we are travel agency owners. We travel the World and stay at some of the finest resorts and Villas. We wanted something on the beach, large enough for many couples (our St Augustine home is too small) to enjoy an upscale time together. My Husband and I site visited many VRBO's and homes to rent from Ponte Vedra all the way down to Cinnamon Beach. When Linda, met us and showed us around, we knew this place was it. Super Clean, fresh, quality linens, mattresses, plenty of space, as well as privacy. Also, great parking spaces. There are so many extras here it would take forever for me to mention. Since each couple was cooking one day, the kitchen was a big priority and it was perfectly equipped and the grill was a very clean 5 burner! Great outdoor tables and lounge chairs and the beach access is awesome. We only saw 3 people on the beach, during our entire stay! My business also shows me wonderful wedding venues and places for Girls Getaways and this would be absolutely fantastic for both, as well as a large family with childen. Linda is a true gem, and we 100 percent appreciate her and her staff! Thank you!
Linda’s place is absolutely gorgeous! It is truly a piece of heaven. As soon as you walk in the door you have AMAZING views of the Atlantic Ocean. That’s only the beginning. Her home is very tastefully decorated. She spends a lot of her personal time, in addition to her crew, to make sure everything is perfect for her guests. Thank you so much for everything. I really do appreciate it. I also hope your daughter enjoys Japan.
Ocean Blue is the perfect home for a family vacation. Linda warmly welcomed us at check-in with a thorough introduction to all the home's amenities and she was immediately available throughout our stay for any questions. The accommodations were as described and we had every need/item, for home and beach, available for a fun and comfortable stay. The beach is steps away from the home and the lawn area off the back deck was perfect for young children to run and play. The well-stocked kitchen and living room areas are great for a large group, the bedrooms are very nice, and the master suite is amazing! Our family of six adults and five children (infant - age 7) all had a fabulous time!!
We will be rebooking for next year. Great location and just a short drive to St. Augustine. House was all you could ask for and right on the water. We will be back soon.
Beautiful ocean views from the main living/kitchen area, the master suite, and from the large turf yard and decks. My family enjoyed playing the many lawn games provided at the house as well as easy access to the beach. The hot tub was also a wonderful bonus. The house was so spacious and well equipped, my large family chose to eat all of our meals in and felt no need to venture away from this beautiful beach house and all that it had to offer. Would definitely book again.
Very nice beach front property. Clean and spacious. Pet friendly. All the amenities. This is a great vacation home.
Ocean blue provided everything we could've wished for in a vacation home. Our entire party, ages 8 mos to 89 yrs, had a wonderful stay. The backyard setup is the best we have ever enjoyed. Our toddlers used every square inch of the “grassy” area, and the elders enjoyed sitting on the deck, watching the waves roll in and the dolphin swim past. The view of the ocean is spectacular from both inside and outside the house. We enjoyed watching the sunrise right outside the bedroom doors and the sunset from the covered porch. The ramp access to the beach made it easy for everyone to get down to the ocean. Linda's hospitality and the provisions of the house were beyond compare. She goes out of her way to make sure you have a wonderful stay. The house is very well supplied and had every small appliance we wanted to use. We also enjoyed St. Augustine, which is an easy 15-20 minute ride.
We decided to stay longer... The place is amazing! Absolutely clean, they have everything you need. Large driveway. Plenty of beds. Twin beds have trundles... Great for little ones so they don't roll off the bed. They have every game, toy, sand bucket, beach chair, beach game, boogie board that you could possibly imagine. Even a drawer full of plastic plates and cups for the kids... Literally everything you need. I saw a high chair also. Service is spotty so you need to use their wifi for internet and calls... We were still able to work from here, worked great for us. We saw dolphins each day. Our daughter has special needs and the beach was so easy to access, literally just walk down the super small ramp and you are right there, she didn't have any issues. We will absolutely be staying here again. Host is super quick to respond and was very accommodating also. Thanks for everything Linda!!
Our family members flew in from all corners of the US (literally, Maine, Alaska, California and more) for a belated Christmas celebration. The house was perfect with plenty of sleeping arrangements, a fantastic great room and well stocked kitchen. There were also multiple beach games and books available. The property lacks for nothing.
Linda was awesome. The house was amazing and the location couldn’t be better.
Beautiful house and location with plenty of room for 12 adult family members. Host was very attentive before and after stay as we left some things behind but were able to arrange a pick up. Would definitely plan another reunion at this very special place!!!
Staying at Ocean Blue made our family vacation exactly what we had hoped for. We had lots of gathering room and our own spaces. The backyard and beach walks were favorites for sure. The location was close to St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
Our experience from start to finish was excellent. The owner/host was friendly and responded to all inquiries, both before and during the rental. She did an amazing job preparing the house, even despite our arrive hours after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ian passed through. Only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars for her description of the property is that the second floor bedroom ( a wonderful space with an amazing ocean view) is one bedroom with a full bathroom on the entire floor. Five Stars all the way otherwise. A GREAT place, maybe just our misinterpretation of the description. -Jay W.
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ocean Blue! The house has plenty of space to accommodate my parents, husband, son, dog, and myself! Linda is a great person and made the check-in and out process seamless! The back yard was great for my dog to be contained while chasing his ball and was a great place for our corn hole tournament! The house comes equipped with all the necessities for a fantastic beach trip - towels, games, toys, puzzles, sandcastle making buckets and shovels, boogie boards, and the list goes on. The hot tub was enjoyed first thing in the morning and after a long day hanging out on the very private, beautiful beach. The sunrises and moonrises were breathtaking!! I highly recommend this property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - there was something for everyone. So many amenities and the owner was great to work with. This house is great for families with little ones. It was furnished with all the baby things - gates, high chair, pack n play, etc. We would definitely recommend staying here.
We enjoyed the secluded beach. We also enjoyed visiting Saint Augustine which is 20 minutes south and visiting the Ponte Vedra area which is 20 minutes north. The local shopping and restaurants are great.
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