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Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Matanzas Inlet
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access

Welcome to the Sea Gem Beach Retreat at Summerhouse! Two Story Condo (located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the building) in building 2 provides a visual panorama that’s absolutely breathtaking! Just one step back from ocean front units, this condo still provides sweeping views of the pool and ocean! Stunning ocean views from balcony, living room and the master bedroom! This unit is located in the northernmost building, building #2.

This bright and airy condo is very comfortable and relaxing. You'll be mesmerized by the ocean views and relaxed at the sounds of the peaceful waves that lap at the silky shore just steps away.

This lovely home has 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and sleeps 6 people comfortably. It has an HD television in the living room as well as board games to enjoy when there is a need for quiet time. There are fans in all sleeping areas for your increased comfort.
The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need for the family’s dinner. Washer/dryer and linens are included as well. The dining area seats six.

The master bedroom has a wall mounted HD TV, as well as a king size bed that restores you after your day of activity and fun at the beach or visiting St. Augustine. The second bedroom has solid wood bunkbeds, twin over full, and there’s a brand new, queen size sofa sleeper in the living room.

There are books to choose from for those relaxing days and a desk for your laptop.

There is easy access to both the beach and the pools. Summerhouse complex has four heated pools, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, racquetball courts, and bike racks. There are grills with cabanas, new playgrounds for kids and horseshoes and shuffleboard. There is RV/Boat parking on the premises.

We invite you to take a short walk to the beach where you can go and enjoy the view, read, or just relax with friends. Or perhaps you may witness one of nature's greatest spectacles...sea turtles nesting!

Crescent Beach, where Summerhouse unit 115 is located, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast of Florida. It’s an expansive white powder beach! You’ll find fisherman, bikers when the tide recedes, walkers, surfers, kite boarders, shell gatherers, and of course sun bathers! Further north, 4 wheel drive vehicles are allowed. The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.

St. Augustine city center, only 10 miles north, is the most ancient, gorgeous city in Florida...and America for that matter! It hosts restaurants, stunning historic churches, some of the finest art galleries and a myriad of chic boutique shops. The first Friday of every month features an Art Walk, where some galleries even serve refreshments and stay open in the evening. As you walk cobble stone streets you have opportunity to explore history all around you, often hearing church bells. You can sight see through horse and buggy or trolley tours, or just shop 'til you drop! You will want to return year after year!

The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you.

You have a designated parking spot marked with the unit number. You may also park one additional vehicle in an unmarked spot. 2 vehicles max, no exceptions. Must pick up parking pass from office upon arrival. It's $10 to get one for your whole stay, or you can pick up a day pass each day from the office for free. *If you are going to arrive at Summerhouse after office hours, you will need to prearrange for a parking pass in advance with the office. This is very important!*

Service Animals: Pets are not allowed at our beach retreat. If you bring a pet, we will charge your damage deposit for a pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house and you will risk cancellation of your booking. You must let us know if you are bringing a service animal, it's important to let the cleaners know and the office of the condo.

We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.

Property manager

David Manaute
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check out is 10am. If you stay past 11am you will be charged standard daily rate. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 + cost of shipping
No smoking/marijuana/vaping! Any evidence of smoking in/around the unit (odor or butts) will result in an additional $200 additional cleaning charge
No amplified music. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Interruptions in cable/internet will not grant a refund. Max of 2 cars allowed.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crescent Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park 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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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matanzas Inlet - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Marineland of Florida - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Crescent Beach - 9 min drive - 1.5 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redfrog & McToad's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smokin D's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back 40 A1A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Ice Cream Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Gem at Summerhouse - Heated Pools, Ocean Views, Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crescent Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Matanzas National Monument and Matanzas River. Matanzas Inlet is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spencer D.

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

Great location

The condo at crescent Beach is away from town and quiet. View of pool and ocean is great. Beach was calm not overcrowded. Will be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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

Sea Gem

Beautiful condo. Very clean, comfortable, with a wonderful view of the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring break get away

Overall a nice condo, great location, nicely renovated, loved being able to book just a few nights/not a whole week, only complaint is r/t cleaning (or lack thereof)…dirty fans & silverware drawer, sticky floors, dusty AC door, and top bunk not made (which was not easy to do). Would suggest getting a new cleaning lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CA G.

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

No surprises

Nice property just as advertised. It was nice having access to the washer and dryer. Many of the oceanside rentals lock the washer and dryer up. It was also decorated like someone would decorate their own condo. Many are sort of utilitarian. It is on the second floor, but not a problem. It had a nice ocean view.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved our time in this condo. It was clean, comfortable, and bright. The proximity to the beach can’t be beat. The beach itself was lovely and quiet, and we had easy access to great restaurants in St. Augustine. Highly recommend this place and the wonderful, communicative owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

Beach vacation

Everything was perfect! Closeness to pool and beach, restaurants and Historic St. Augustine. Would definitely use this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

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

Summerhouse stay

Great location if visiting St Augustine area. Open area with tennis, pickleball and racquetball courts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Wonderful stay

Loved everything about our stay. The condo had everything we wanted in a perfect location. The resort was quiet and we usually had the pool to ourselves along with the beach only a minute away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Fantastic property

What a great stay with my boys, everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Sister's getaway

We had a Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was a wonderful rental from the reservation to check out. The location is out of the busiest part of town so plenty of privacy but close enough to have access to food, shopping and other activities. The condo was spotless and very comfortable I would 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location unfortunately very dusty.

Great location decorated very nicely unfortunately very dusty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella B.

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

Beautiful condo- perfect location!

We really enjoyed our last minute-weekend stay at this condo. It was beautifully furnished and decorated with all of the upgrades. The location of the unit was perfect, a super close walk to the pool and beach access. I’ve stayed at Summerhouse before but this unit was so nice! We hope to return to this unit next summer! The hosts were very friendly and had great communication with us before and throughout our stay. Highly recommend this unit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darby R.

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

Roomy, comfortable and clean

The condo was very clean - most important to us! It had a lot of room. We loved the balcony with table and chairs. The view was lovely. We highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

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

Truly a Sea Gem!!

We booked this rental pretty last minute for spring break. I had cancelled a different rental through VRBO due to a lack of communication, and David was quick to confirm my reservation and send a welcome message with detailed information about my stay. The home was super easy to access, parking was easily accessible, and the community members were kind. The rental was better than the photos, very clean, well stocked with linens and some toiletries. Having the little things like a few dishwasher pods and dish soap made a difference. It was nice to not have to purchase an entire one of those items for just a few days. They left a few trash bags and rolls of toilet paper as well. The beds were very comfortable, everything smelled very clean and there were plenty of extra blankets. All appliances and fixtures worked well. They kitchen was so well stocked with pots, pans, Tupperware, cooking utensils, etc.. which was perfect for cooking meals instead of needing to eat out all of the time. Proximity and access to the beach was the best I’ve ever had in any beach rental in the past. The heated pool was a big hit with my teens, and being able to watch them from our balcony was a huge plus. Overall, I’d highly recommend, I’d stay here again, and it’s definitely a top tier rental/host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIN W.

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

Perfect destination

Love the area, lots to do and ample ways to relax. Played pickle ball every morning and beached in the afternoon. Close to everything but not in the middle of the crowds. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Lovely stay!

Our family of five really enjoyed our stay here! The property is situated perfectly. Being able to hear and see the ocean while also having such a super close proximity to the pool made things easy for our family. Older kiddos could easily run back to the condo to grab something forgotten and we could keep eye still. The condo itself had everything we needed and was one of the most clean rentals we’ve ever stayed at. Cleanliness is super important to me when staying somewhere! We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell R.

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

Great Ocean View

Nice place but lots of steps to apt plus stairs to bedroom. Close to Ocean & Pool which was convenient. Only one beach chair and few beach towels if have more than 2 people. Restaurants near by and easy drive.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

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

Two nights in paradise

We loved the location, the view from the deck looked just as pictured online .very nice area and we loved the house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick h., Jacksonville Fl, USA

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

Family trip

Great getaway at a quiet beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy e., Wayne, PA

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

A lovely stay….

A lovely condo and beach! All the amenities of home in a comfortable and clean rental. Thank you for ‘hosting’ us in your happy place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Perfect Condo with Beautiful Views

This condo was perfect for our family of three. It was super clean, nicely decorated and the owners had thought of little details like a shoe basket by the front door. You can see the sunrise from the front of the condo and the sunset from the back. The community is quiet and friendly. The beach is beautiful and clean. We enjoyed going for long morning walks on the packed sand. It's a short drive to historic St Augustine. Great communication with the host. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

Amazing!

This condo was fantastic! Location was beautiful! Everything you need there and more!! We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Tranquil Beach

The condo was in a very quiet community. We could see and hear the ocean from the home. Beach was a short walk. Beach was clean and the sand hard packed which made for easy walking. We loved watching the osprey and the pelicans. Pool was right outside and everyone was very friendly. Short drive to historic St. Augustine and nearby restaurants. Unit is very welcoming and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Christmas Break getaway

Wonderful location. Loved listening to the ocean waves at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Manaute

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We are a local St. Augustine family that loves the beach and hosting other families that want to visit our beautiful city.

Why they chose this property

The history of St. Augustine is incomparable with almost any other on our coast. Founded in 1565 it is chock full of amazing places to visit, from the oldest house to the first schoolroom, to the impenetrable fort built by the Spanish. Lincolnville, just south of downtown St. Augustine, takes you on a walking tour of the history of the civil rights movement noting where Martin Luther King stayed on numerous occasions. Needless to say, there’s also so many unique shops, and the restaurants are so varied and truly have an international flavor! There are things to do no matter the weather! You can take a free boat ride to Fort Matanzas and learn the history about the battles fought. Further south is Marineland where you can swim with dolphins!

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill. There are always concerts at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and events at Francis Field as well. You will never run out of things to do here in St. Augustine. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in all of Florida, and for sure one of the most photographed! Come and see for yourself!

What makes this property unique

Summerhouse Beach & Racquet Club is located at the southern tip of Anastasia island, in beautiful Crescent Beach. There are beautifully landscaped grounds with direct beachfront access from four private walkovers. Just steps from your vacation rental lies our pristine white sandy beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Whether it’s fishing, surfing or simply beach-combing you are after, it’s here at Summerhouse.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests