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Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views

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Large Firepit Area with Ocean Views
Welcome to Seashell!
Private Beach Access
Spacious Covered  Patio - Lounge Area
Living Area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 689.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ponte Vedra, FL
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • World Golf Village
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views

When you stay at Seashell, you can pretend that the pink-tinged Ponte Vedra Beach and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean are your private domain. Not only is this section of the beach quiet and relatively unvisited, but the recently renovated bungalow only steps away. In fact, it has a private walkway across the back lawn to the sands. You can watch the waves from Seashell’s screened-in patio and listen to them from its three bedrooms.

The patio will no doubt be a favorite space for gathering. The window screens help keep pesky insects out while letting the salt-kissed breeze in. The ceiling fan will keep you cool even during the dog days of summer. Because it’s furnished with numerous chairs, settees, and tables, you can spend pretty much your entire day out here. There’s no better way to start your morning than sipping fresh-brewed coffee or cold juice on the patio while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic.

The backyard also has a sitting area with a fire pit. Sit outside with the kids and roast marshmallows, or enjoy a romantic late-night drink with your sweetheart as stars twinkle overhead.

The interior of Seashell is just as restful. The living area boasts a beamed ceiling, whitewashed walls, and plenty of windows to create an airy, inviting ambiance. The leather sofas and comfortably padded chairs provide more than enough room for everyone to kick back and watch TV or play a rousing game of Pictionary.

The kitchen’s sparkling stainless-steel appliances and gleaming granite countertops will persuade even reluctant chefs to get cooking. The open layout lets you watch TV or chat with friends while you work your culinary magic. When you’re not dining in the screened-in patio, everyone can sit at the kitchen island.

Seashell’s three bedrooms are as laid-back and serene as you’d expect from a beachfront bungalow. Two of the bedrooms include a full bed; the third has a pair of twin beds. Prop yourself up against the pillows to surf the web via the free WiFi or to catch up on your reading, or sprawl out and let the calls of the plovers and the breeze rustling through the palm trees lull you to sleep.

Seashell’s amenities include a washer, a dryer, a carport to protect your vehicle from the sun, cable channels, and a large yard where the kids can run around. The star attraction, however, is the beach just beyond your door. You can come and go as you please; no need to load up the car and sit in traffic before you can feel the sand between your toes. Swim and paddleboard, canoe and kayak, build sandcastles and collect seashells, laze on a blanket and watch dolphins bob in the surf, stroll barefoot at night in the silvery shimmer of moonlight. As a bonus, the house has an outdoor shower, so you don’t have to worry about tracking sand indoors.

When you stay at Seashell, you’re sure to make magical memories of good times with family and friends. Don’t miss out; book your stay today! *Please Note : This home has an external Ring camera.

Property manager

Stockton Realty, VTrips
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view
Outdoor space

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Ponte Vedra Beach, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Anastasia Island Mini-Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Ponte Vedra, FL

What's nearby

  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Vilano Beach - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • World Golf Village - 34 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Head British Pub - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Asian Bistro - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cinco de Mayo - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Home w Private Beach Access, Yard, Firepit + Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach holiday home is just steps away from Guana River Wildlife Management Area and Tolomato River. South Ponte Vedra Beach and Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip perfection

The property is perfectly located for a girl's trip of going out for excellent meals and hanging out at the beach all day. We were a group of 4 and had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

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

Cleanliness lacking

We really didn’t enjoy this home with the beach just a short walk through the backyard, fire pit, and lanai. Also had plenty of room for sitting and enjoying each other’s company whether inside, on the lanai, or at fire pit. A short drive to go and explore, eat, etc. Amenities were definitely lacking vs other homes we have rented. Did not have a lot of accessible outlets, no can opener but a couple of nutcrackers, and Tv in one guest room and would not connect to wi-fi. We also looked ahead to learn there was no grill on property so brought our own. The property suited our needs though. The beach was awesome with lots of dolphin sitings. only complaint is that while initial appearance it was clean we found some surprises when looking behind furniture for outlets. I will say that the management was extremely except I was told that they could see what they could do for me and would call back and never did.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

rose c.

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

Beautiful location

Peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tia R.

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

Steps from the beach

Perfect location.Zero amenities so take everything except sheets and towelsAC didn't work properly but weather was moderate so it was ok.Ceiling fan in master did not work, battery probably.Could not figure out the one in the living room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

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

Cozy Home in the perfect spot

Cozy home on a great part of the beach. Lots of sea life,shells and shore. Not hardley a soul in sight. We enjoyed ourselves fishing and hunting sharks teeth. The home is cozy and quaint. We didn't stay inside much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but neglected home

The location and being on the beach was the best thing about this home. The house itself needs a lot of tlc. The AC did not work during the day probably due to poor insulation. There were 6 roaches we killed during our stay, 2 of which were there the first night we got there. The kitchen sink doesn't drain properly due to a bad garbage disposal. Many of the exterior doors do not open and close easily. The yard was unkempt and had many ant beds. The only thing this place has going for it is its proximity to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Going down

We have been coming to this location for about 6years, and to be honest every year it gets worst. The location is great, but every year the AC is not on so to get to a cooler temp takes almost the whole week. Also not sure what is going on with the back yard when we first came the grass was nice, now it’s just dirt. The grill that was outside has been taken out, and the TV has no channels to watch, again when we first came it had a lot of channels and now we couldn’t even watch a baseball game. It’s sad that whoever owns this place is letting it go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Teronda P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hot house -- 87 degrees indoors with AC working

We chose this place to meet 3 basic purposes: (1) Entertainment -- the Beach, (2) a place to relax after the Beach and (3) a place to sleep. Let's start with the positive, the walkout to the beach was short and very convenient. The beach was amazing (beautiful and private). Negatives: We couldn't enjoy the rental unit for relaxation or to sleep because the house was always above 80 degrees in the afternoon and evening and wouldn't cool down until the sun went down. Upon check-in, we shut all the blinds and reported the problem to the rental company. They sent two different A/C companies out and both verified that the air conditioner was functioning properly but that the house could not be cooled properly because of a lack of insulation. One technician measured the exposed beam ceiling temperature at 100 degrees. To survive the heat, we took cold showers when returning from the Beach and avoided being in the house. Each night when we returned it was never less than 80 degrees and it was difficult to sleep. Upon learning the problem couldn't be corrected we asked to be moved to a rental that was air conditioned but they indicated nothing was available but they would consider compensation when we checked out. We felt a 50% refund was fair but their final offer was $500 in exchange for not leaving a review of the home. Which might explain why we didn't see any of these problems posted in the reviews. Lesson learned, we should have dealt directly with VRBO when the problem was evident at check-in versus thinking the rental company would make things right. Opinion: Listing Air Conditioning as an amenity when the house is only 7 degrees cooler than the outside temperature (87 degrees inside when 94 degrees outside) is not truthful advertising. Other considerations: dead bug carcuses in the home, (we were just grateful they were dead) and a large hole in the screened in porch with several lizards camping out, centipedes and bugs, which made the porch unusable. The grass is completely dead. The third bedroom that is not connected to the main A/C had a window unit that stayed just as hot or hotter than the rest of the house. Construction next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

christopher l.

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

Perfect location

Lacked a few personal amenities that other rentals have. Only one complaint, the back porch was filthy. Needs to be included in cleaning fee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Leigh Ann V.

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

Felt like a private beach! Beautiful!!

We had a peaceful stay, which was much needed after my son’s graduation. I would call this place a beach shack. Totally my style. The owners have made an effort to renovate and update this older cinder block house. It is set far back from the water but you are beach front. It feels like you are on your own personal beach. Hardly anyone else for a mile. Gorgeous and peaceful! The cons are… central heating and air do not extend to one of the bedrooms so a window unit is there and it struggles; the front bedroom you hear cars zipping by on the A1A throughout the night instead of waves; poor shower pressure but this is typical these days with water savers; The owner should provide more than one trash bag, toilet paper rolls and paper towels. Fortunately we were there only 3 days so we didn’t need more. The green lawn is now dead and brown, but I know it is very difficult to grow grass at the beach. We didn’t really mind because we were there for the ocean view, not the lawn. I would definitely like to visit Ponte Verde beach again, possibly here! Loved this little peaceful beach shack!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

The location was excellent - right on the beach

The weather was great and the beach is your backyard- it worked for us
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda A.

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

Girls Vacation

We had a great time and loved the location. The beach front was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Just the right getaway

Felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Right across from the nature reserve where we rented a kayak. Ran on the beach with my son, found an amazing assortment of shells, stared out at the waves. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, right on the beach.

Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Alana D., Waverly, TN

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

Great location!

The location of Seashell was amazing. The ocean is literally in your backyard. Older home but you could tell they have updated it. It was very clean. The dishwasher would not run a whole cycle before shutting off. But that wasn’t a big deal since it ended up just being three of us. The washer and dryer worked great. The window air conditioner in one of the bedrooms was loud but didn’t bother me as I like noise when I sleep. There weren’t many channels available on the tv. It is a Smart tv though so you can watch Netflix, YouTubeTV, etc. The grill has a hole in the bottom so we weren’t able to use it. There were only 2 stools at the bar so we ate in the living room. It had the basic kitchen items. I would recommend adding a colander. The weather didn’t cooperate with us but we still enjoyed our stay. It was a much needed relaxing vacation. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Vacation

We have been coming to this property for over 5 years. We love the location, and it has what we need. We have had some bumps here and there but nothing that hasn’t been fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon K.

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location but some property issues

House is at a great location and the screened back porch was perfect for enjoying morning coffee and sharing meals. Screens could use repair or replacement to keep bugs out. One of the twin beds is unusable because the slats do not hold any weight. The dishwasher trips and doesn't finish running sometimes. The kitchen isn't well-stocked with basics like utensils. With some repairs and maintenance, this would be a perfect place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Loved this little house

This house was perfect for our girlfriends getaway. The location is the best feature. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The couches weren’t the most comfortable but we weren’t really there to stay on the couch. They served their purpose. The island in the kitchen only had 2 stools and one of them was wobbly. But we just sat around the coffee table to eat together. Overall this place was exactly what we needed! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Zeke H.

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

Great location

This is a wonderful, secluded stretch of beach located near the Guana River Environmental Preserve. Bring your bike to ride on A1A or in the preserve. House is simple but everything works. Great porch and fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Seashell

Everything was as advertised and we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel N.

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

A nice place with a few hiccups

Overall, a great getaway! So close to the beach is was amazing. The house was a little smaller then expected and has no bed larger then a full size. With a little extra maintenance, this place would easily be a 5 for our trip. The beach is beautiful, porch was comfy, and the fire pit was great for marshmallows. Sunrises and the works, and close to 3 or 4 good restaurants within a few miles of the location. The microwave didn't work, and the walls are really thin. No "sleeping in" with this place. There are a few patches of sand spurs in the grass in the back, but they sprayed while we were there. All in all, it was a sweet little place to get away and that's exactly what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent location

The private beach access makes up for what the property lacks. One of the beds is falling apart. One of the rooms had lots of cobwebs. Lots of roaches. The outdoor shower needs a cleaning as the previous renters had left razors and soap all over the place and lots spiderwebs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ariel D.

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

Beachin

The property was located on the beach, definitely the best part of the stay. House is your typical beach style house. It’s kinda dated but overall best place to stay!!! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah H., Ault Colorado.

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

Kicked out a day early and you want a review?!

One of the beds is broken and therefore still made. Our guest had to sleep in the living room. Nice couch/futons btw. The sink in the small bathroom appears to be separating from the wall. I was very careful not to lean on it. There was other people’s trash on the porch and backyard. Also under the bed in the den. I didn’t pick it up as I don’t like touching other people’s trash. Oh and the waste basket in the outdoor shower had wet green trash in it. I did have to dispose of it bc that was nasty. Also trash already in the black bin. The owner really needs to invest in some new skillets. The large skillet was still crusted with (scrambled eggs?). I literally had to soak it and scrape it clean with my fingernails. We never got the tv to work. We called and were put on hold and then hung up on. That’s ok. We decided to go without. Oh and we got kicked out a day early?! 15 years of vacation beach rentals and that was new for me! We deserve a free rental for that inconvenience. 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Wayne A.

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

Review

Slight hick-up first night. No internet or tv on a rainy day but was fixed within a few hours. Great job by v-trips. Communication was amazing with them. The property itself was not very clean, sand everywhere, dirty dishes, dirty wash clothes. Seemed to be vacant for a while. Amazing how close the water is and grand view from the back patio of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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