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Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC

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Interior
On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC

Historic Lodge at Summerhaven

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Live your Ernest Hemingway fantasy in this oceanfront lodge, furnished for comfort with beach-style wood paneling and a view of the ocean. Everyone can come along to this wonderfully intimate home, built in 1895 and complete with two screened-in porches so you can take in the fresh ocean air. Modern amenities like central air-conditioning and a private washer/dryer will keep everyone comfortable during your stay. The home is all ground floor, so no one will struggle with stairs. If you're coming in from the ocean, just rinse off in the outdoor shower and step right inside. The airy, bright kitchen features full-size appliances and open shelving to help you find what you need. With the ocean so close, a picnic basket might be the most used beach item during your stay.

The bedrooms of this home are laid out in a straightforward manner, so everyone can branch out and pick their favorite. As guests come through the front door, the first bedroom lies directly to the left and features a ceiling fan and shuttered windows. Directly across the hall, the second bedroom features a ceiling fan and a direct entrance to the hallway's full bathroom that features a shower/tub combination. The third bedroom, set up like a bunk room with high ceilings, also features a private entrance to this bathroom. On the other side of the hall, the fourth bedroom lies directly across from the full bathroom and features a ceiling fan and built-in shelving. The fifth and final bedroom is just next store and features a ceiling fan, numerous pieces of framed art, and a private entrance to the sunny second full bathroom (which itself features a standalone shower and a soaking tub).

Things to Know
This home's road is only accessible with 4x4 wheel drive.
Harsh beach corrosion has occurred due to recent storms, which has resulted in direct beach access being affected. The beach is not handicap-accessible and could be difficult for guests to navigate.
Streaming services available with guest accounts.
The fireplace is not for guest use due to damage.
Beach towels are available for guest use.
Snowbird-friendly. Contact Vacasa for information.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,364 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

69459

About the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas Inlet - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marineland of Florida - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Marineland Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Palm Coast Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain's BBQ, Bait & Tackle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ragga Surf Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Augustine holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Matanzas River and Matanzas Inlet. Faver-Dykes State Park and Fort Matanzas National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Fabulous oceanfront home with ocean view, WiFi, washer/dryer, & central AC Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hard pass
Very cool old house with lots of history and character, but fleas in the kitchen ruined the whole experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica J., Middleburg,FL

Gorgeous Location, House is not what is pictured.
Check in was easy. This home sits in amazing spot between the ocean and the intercostal waterway. The hurricanes have changed where the water is behind the house but it is still an easy walk to the water, with a wide open beach area for the kids to play. We absolutely loved the area. The home was also easily accessible with a ramp, for my elderly family member. The house itself needs some major TLC. We were expecting the historic, rustic home listed but the house was not as pictured. It has splintering floors, separating walls, what looks to be a water damaged kitchen, moldy/dirty furniture and there was even a window pane broken in one of the rooms. The home has an odor, which is partially expected with the age, but it was quite strong. * The road to the home was also washed out by a hurricane and is being repaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Real Florida, Memories Revived & New Ones Made
Thanks to the owners for making their lodge available to others. The house reminded my wife of the Florida family lake house where she grew up spending summers. It reminded me of my grandparents Florida Cracker ranch house. This place has character. We felt completely comfortable and at home. The property is left in its natural state which is great to us because it preserves the dune ecosystem. If you want manicured lawns and five star hotel type atmosphere, don't stay here. If you want a more authentic rustic quiet Florida coastal setting with the ocean out front and the Matanzas Inlet/River nearby, this is the place for you. For us it was wonderful! We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Julia C.

Worst check in ever
Overall house if very quaint and comfortable. Neat history! Location is amazing. Need to update pictures since last year due to water access. House and grounds could also use a good clean! Trash was found under the bed that was there from previous guest! Check in was miserable due to trying to cancel our entire trip once we were already checked in saying there was a problem with the ac unit! We never had a problem with any ac the whole trip! Finally after getting a run around the ground’s manager finally agreed to let us stay in the house since they could not offer us anything else close to what we had already paid for and wasted our first day with packing and unpacking and trying to keep 3 children occupied while they were trying to find out what they were going to do since we all just drove states away and did not have any advance notice! Worst check in experience I have ever had with any company!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We, had a great time. This home is a great location and the view’s from the nice porch are awesome. However the cleaning of residence needs more attention, yard maintenance is a must there, with front looking not to appealing at first glance with grass over grown and weeds it looks almost abandoned. Behind house off deck there is trash everywhere tht nds someone to climb down an do a lil trash pick up. Plenty of sleeping room for 10 people, AND this is a Must, kitchen should always at least have basic stock of a working coffee pot, and baking sheet. Couldn’t believe there wasn’t one for our use! And on cleanness all was satisfying until I went to get chair cushions for dining table, some were filthy with dried food and what looked like dried cereal milk on them. Drawers in kitchen by stove needs to be free of pest droppings! Overall, we enjoyed our stay and a nice family gathering. Oh, very important upstairs master bedroom will take you hostage, Lol door trapped family member for 30 minutes do to not wanting to open! Needs repaired at once as is unsafe, to feel trapped and have a panic attack as my family member experienced. Those issues attended too, will make this a place that every guest would love an enjoy! PS, on communication with management, on a txt received upon checking in, I voiced my disappointment at not having a working coffee pot and the few items I found filthy and yet never heard a thing back from them, just saying I felt someone should have responded. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022