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Front of our home and the beautiful oaks.
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palm Coast, FL
  • Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Palm Coast Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hammock Beach Ocean Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything.

Come enjoy what we enjoy about our home: the peace that comes from walking on the beach in the morning with a great cup of coffee, the quiet of an oak tree covered neighborhood reminiscent of old Florida, and the closeness to so many great places to eat, things to do, and sites to see. We call our home Serenity by the Sea because that is what it is to us. We are located in an area called The Hammocks, between the Florida Intracoastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean just across the bridge from Palm Coast, FL. It is truly a Floridian paradise, with the natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean beach and protected natural lands full of large Spanish moss-draped Oak trees. We are 8/10 tenths of a mile from MalaCompra Road Beachfront Park; 3/10 tenths of a mile from Bing’s Landing Park, 3/10 tenths of a mile from MalaCompra Greenway Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails, and several unique and awesome restaurants. We are 30 minutes south of Historic St. Augustine and 30 minutes north of Daytona Beach. There are a lot of things to do nearby and yet lots of opportunities to do little but enjoy the peace, quiet, and serenity of the area. Our home features two bedrooms each with their own flatscreen TV, two bathrooms, a comfortable living area with a full-size pull-out sofa bed for overflow and kids, a fully stocked kitchen, parking for three vehicles, and all the things you would need for a beach vacation including plenty of chairs, coolers, a beach umbrella and an outdoor shower with hot water for after the beach. We provide towels, bedding, dish soap, dishwasher pods, garbage bags, paper towels, and toilet paper for your use. We have a great coffee bar with an espresso machine, bean grinder, and an automatic drip coffee maker. We also have a great Belgium waffle iron and an electric ice cream machine. We love spending time here and know that you will as well. We have a fenced in back yard, with string lighting, a paver brick patio, outdoor table, gas grill, and outdoor gas fire pit. Our home is pet friendly with some restrictions.

Flagler County Business Tax Receipt 32388

Property manager

Darrel Donatto

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max to 2 dogs with max combined weight of 50 lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is no smoking or vaping on the property.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. till 8:00 a.m.
The use of fireworks on the property is not permitted.
Cats are not permitted.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Coast

Located in Palm Coast, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Matanzas National Monument and Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and Faver-Dykes State Park. Palm Coast Lanes and Let's Play Indoor Playground 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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Palm Coast, FL

What's nearby

  • Bing's Landing - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palm Coast Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Hammock Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hammock Beach Ocean Course - 7 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsas Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Louie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portugal Wine Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JT's Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Brass Tap - Craft Beer Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come enjoy Serenity by the Sea - private, quiet, but close to everything. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bing's Landing, Matanzas River and Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Palm Coast Beach and Hammock Community Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

A little piece of paradise

We loved our stay! Great location, that is close to the beach and walking trails.The house has a cute little patio that is perfect to hear the ocean at night.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family wedding

property was perfect for our needs. Very nicely decorated and was very well stocked for anything we needed. Location was a very short ride to the wedding venue we were attending. anyplace we wanted to go was a short car ride. Beach was less then a mile away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Perfect

Quiet lovely cottage close to beach, stores as needed and golf courses. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great place in a cold snap!

The house was cozy and comfortable. That was great, because Florida weather let us down. A January cold spell had us spending more time indoors than planned. Plenty of games, books, and TV subscriptions. The nearby Publix was very handy and their sushi - with 5 Wednesday specials - was a real treat. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa and Eric Z.

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

Excellent as always

We always enjoy staying here when we visit my parents hometown. The lovely amenity-rich comforts & quiet setting make it truly a joy to stay here.The hosts and home are welcoming and lovely. We were grateful to be here and for our extended stay..Thank you so much for another special visit and generous hospitality offered to us as gu 5 stars in all areas.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Great Home! Close to the beach!

Beautiful relaxing Oasis!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Comfy and cozy

Clean, well stocked.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Great Cozy Escape

Just great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home! We loved the location and nearby restaurants. The home is fully furnished with everything you will need. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles (Chuck) B.

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

60th Birthday Getaway

Chose the property due to location, which did not disappoint. Close to beach either by walking, biking or if need be to drive - there is amble parking with restrooms. Neighborhood was quiet, close restaurants, Publix less than a mile. Owners were attentive and gave great local information ... the fish & chips and Whaam Burgers were as stated. AMAZING. The home was completely stock, I mean well stocked for any kind of cooking/baking ... as if it was your home. The home was clean, comfortable beds, and bathrooms were large and clean. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Graduation trip

Just a beautiful little hideaway. Clean quiet fully stocked with any normal everyday needs. I did walk to the beach it was more than short but still walkable. The beach was a bit rocky but quiet and absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Porter Christmas

@nd stay here all was great and location is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa and Eric Z.

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

Loved our visit!

This was our 2nd stay in Serenity by the Sea. My parents used to live in the area and my husband & I love returning to our 'home away from home' now that they're gone. We loved the house, location and the hosts/owners were so kind and helpful. All the way around, a lovely spot we enjoy so much. We will return again. Thanks so much Serenity by the Sea. 10 out of 10 for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis G.

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

Cozy home

The property was very cozy. It was close to the beach and very convenient to everything. The home had everything anyone could need for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Relaxing Walk to the Beach

We like to walk daily. This was perfect for a reasonable walk to the beach and back twice daily to get our 10,000 steps in. Main Road has sidewalk and the speed of the minimal traffic is 30 mph. Biking and hiking close by, too. Publix is a mile down the road. We visited three restaurants nearby. One is easy walking distance. We drove to the other two, but they were also about a mile down the road. Neighbors were friendly.Coffee bar is fantastic! If you love to make your own espresso, bring your own beans for the espresso machine with separate bean grinder. Host included user manuals for most things. If you don’t see the one you need, you can usually find one online or a Review video to show how to use something.We would rent here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

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

Cozy Little Getaway

Our stay at Serenity by the Sea was delightful. The home was extremely clean, every room was nicely decorated, and the backyard was so peaceful and relaxing. Darrel and Marie truly thought of everything needed for a comfortable stay. They took extra care to provide us with detailed information about the property including directions to the closest resturants and grocery stores to how to navigate the streaming services, etc. . .having this additional information made our stay extra nice. A huge thank you to Darrel and Marie for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Just as described

A lovely home with all the amenities—in the door refrigerator ice maker and water! Full size washer/dryer for the beach towels! Beach necessities and beach bikes—so handy! Great location for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H., Leslie

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

perfect weekend

Was a great stay .Had everything we needed Loved the location and beach. Fenced yard was great for our puppy. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Loved it!

The house was adorable, and just perfect for my husband and I. The house was clean, and well stocked with everything you may need to have an enjoyable stay away from home. The owner was very easy to contact, and responded immediately to my questions. I would definitely, stay at this home again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla R.

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

Family Time

Our family had a wonderful time at Serenity by the Sea. Everything is provided from a fully stocked kitchen to beach needs to bicycles. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane B., fredericksburg va

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

Florida Family time

Great beach cottage! Very nicely decorated and stocked with all the necessities. The beach was an easy walk from the house and our 2 year old grandson enjoyed the playground on the way to the beach. Check in and out process very easy . We hope to stay here on our next visit to our daughter and grandson.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Perfect !

We enjoyed every minute of our stay here . It's obvious that you take great pride in 37 Cherokee Ave. Darrel and Marie are the best ! Hank & Ro Siska
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Alexa Z.

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

True Serenity by The Sea

We had a wonderful experience at Serenity by the Sea and will definitely be back again. We need to in the return in the Spring to complete some family business and if available, look forward to another stay at this lovely house. The location at the end of a quiet, jungle like street is a perfect setting. Listening to the ocean at night while sitting on the patio under Spanish Moss draped trees is a magical experience. We truly loved our stay and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Wonderful vacation week!

This was our second year coming to Palm Coast! It was a wonderful visit with our family! The house was fully stocked with games/toys for the kids, lots of great tv apps, generous amounts of towels and all the kitchen items you’ll need! The beach items and outdoor shower were a great plus! We will definitely look into staying again next year for our family vacation! Thank you for being wonderful hosts and checking in with us throughout the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky P., Copperhill

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

Spring Break getaway

The house was immaculate and fully stocked with everything we needed and more. Fenced in backyard was great for our dog. The beach was just around the corner and was also very nice and pet friendly. We drove to Orlando to Universal Studios and also to St. Augustine one day to shop and explore. Both are easily within driving distance. We loved our stay here and will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darrel Donatto

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We are Marie and Darrel Donatto. Darrel is a Fire Chief and has been in the fire service for 40 years. Marie is retired out of the financial industry and now cares for our two young boys who we adopted after fostering them for 3 years.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our home in Palm Coast as a place to come for long walks on the beach and a bit of peace and serenity. We fell in love with the quiet of the area, the beauty of the beaches and ocean, and the closeness to so many things to do and see and so many great places to eat.

What makes this property unique

Our home offers the unique benefit of being within walking distance of the beach, a nature trail, a park, and two great restaurants - yet is located in a quiet neighborhood with large oaks that overhang the roads and houses. It is truly reminiscent of old Florida.

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English
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