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Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises

Beachfront vacation home near Vilano Beach

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Place, Castle Otttis
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vilano Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ponte Vedra Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this South Ponte Vedra Beach vacation home, you'll find Tolomato River and Usina Beach. Castle Otttis and Vilano Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castle Otttis - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Vilano Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • St. George Street - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cap's on the Water - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises

Castillo De Aquarena Is a dream vacation place where serenity is abundant, the ocean views are enchanting and the sunrises are mesmerizing. We invite you to explore what many describe as a fascinating dream vacation place. A place you wish you could stay.... Please note there is perimeter security cameras outside only.

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Property grounds
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place garbage in Green Bins & recycle items in Blue Recycle Bin. Bins are on the north left side of the home . At the end of your stay place bins at the end of the driveway left side of mailbox
Place all dirty towels in laundry room. All dirty linen & quilts on the bed. Remove all food and dispose of. Return all furniture to its original location.
Power off all lights and appliances. Make sure all windows , sliding glass doors and doors are closed and locked . We kindly ask that you give us a review . Wishing you a safe return . Thank you !
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties/events. All guest have the obligation to comply with the provision of the section 2.02.040B.19, St. Johns County Noise Ordinance.
St. John County have the right to reasonably inspect the premises to assure compliance. No shoes on carpet areas. No food/drinks in carpet areas.
Maximin of 5 cars parked No Electrical charging vehicles. DO not use fireplace. furniture or decor in the home should not be moved from its location.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Luxurious Beach House
Lux Stunning Beach House 5bed/3bath
ASTOUNDING Luxury Private Beach House 5Bed/3Bath<br>
Gorgeous! Luxurious Private Beach House 5Bed/3Bath<br>

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises to downtown Ponte Vedra Beach?

This vacation home is 18.2 mi away from Ponte Vedra Beach.

Reviews

Beach Front Family Retreat/Watch Dolphins Turtles & Sunrises Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great family vacation. This house is located in a great location between Jacksonville and St Augustine. We felt like we had our own private beach. The house is spacious and comfortable. Love the screened in porch and beach front view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B., Jackson SC

Summer delight

We have been doing a family vacation for about 5 years. Everyone in our family including kids say this was the best family vacation we have done. The location is great with nice restaurants close by. Close to St Augustine which is great one day visit. The beach access and view from the house was amazing. The house set up and cleanliness was perfect. The air conditioner worked great. The communication with the host was excellent. She stayed in touch and responded to all questions in a very timely manner. She also was prompt to respond to our request to check on some jewelry my daughter left at the house and arranged for return. No problems at all on this vacation. Will definitely come back and would recommend to anyone. Could not have been a better vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Legacy stay

Second year in a row for us….everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home on the most beautiful beach! Everything we needed was available and lovely. The screen porch overlooks the ocean and very accessible to the beach. Kitchen, bedrooms, and living spaces were fully equipped with everything to make our vacation amazing. The owner was super helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this great VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lissis r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Getaway!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful beach house! The home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We were able to enjoy and relax right away. Private beach.The location is fantastic, close to St. Augustine so we could easily explore the historic sites and great restaurants. A great place for our entire family.Our host was incredibly communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. Wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blue Ridge Dream L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach front luxury!!

We cannot say enough great things about our stay at this property! The home is stylish and comfortable and fit our whole family and the beach is pristine! You feel like you’re in your own private resort! We love the fact that we felt like we were away from it all, but all the conveniences were a couple of minutes Instacart and Uber eats. We are already looking for stays for next year. This will definitely become a family tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nidia w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We loved the house and the location was amazing just steps away from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We loved the home! Truly a 5 Star experience in every way!! Will book it next year too!! Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay with an incredible view

The property was very well kept with tons of amenities. The hostess was super responsive and ensured we had the perfect vacation. There is a screen room on the back that gives a great view of the ocean and at hightide you are literally just feet away from the water. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra C., Winter Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Oceanfront!!!

This was the perfect spot for our annual family/friends beach vacation. It sits right on the ocean!!! Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, and an awesome screened in back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Weekend

Beautiful home right on the beach. The number of beds makes the place great for larger groups, and we enjoyed spending time on the back porch listening to the ocean. Plenty of nice restaurants nearby with additional option of a short drive into historic downtown St. Augustine. Suzete was responsive, helpful, and very accommodating. Would absolutely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Players Championship Weekend

I stayed at this property with 10 of my friends during the week of The Players Championship. The hose was in incredible shape and the beachfront location is tough to beat. 15 minutes from St. Augustin and 30 minutes from Ponte Vedra, this is the perfect place to relax on the beach and cruise into town for a night out. Suzette was an amazing host and if we ever go back down to the Players we hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Gibsonia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas week 2022

Beautiful oceanfront home! Lots of space for our kids and grandkids. We had to make the space young kid friendly upstairs but other than that it met our needs. The week warmed up which allowed us to use the screened in porch for a few days as well! The decor was very pretty and furniture comfortable. Kitchen had all the supplies needed for cooking and eating in. Even a crockpot brand instant pot which was awesome. Plus a small toaster oven and air fryer. With only one oven all of that was super helpful! The view was perfect and ocean waves were close in high tide- lulled you to sleep at night when timing was right! A favorite spot to sit and drink coffee, chat, or read was at the kitchen high top table surrounded by sliding doors looking out over the ocean - a great place to watch sunrise. We also appreciated the beach towels, starter dish soap, toilet paper, salt/pepper, things like that. The sand was a beautiful bronze color much of the time and when the tide went out, there were loads of shells. We would highly recommend a stay at this home. Suzette was a wonderful host and very easy to work with and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

Beautiful house on the beach. Close to restaurants and shopping. Very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

Beautiful house and great location. Very responsive property manager. Missing a few simple things that should have been included at this price point-salt and pepper, bars of soap, beach toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Easley,SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation!

This was a GREAT vacation property! The property manager reached out at check in to ensure we were all set. And anytime we had a question, she was very responsive! The view. The beach. The location to St. Augustine. All of it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family vacation!

This is a beautiful property, right on the beach. This part of the beach is very quiet and almost gives the impression that you have your own private beach. 12 of our family members stayed here ranging in ages from 13 to 83. Everyone was stunned with the beauty of the house, the incredible equipped kitchen and wet bar, the comfortable bedrooms and easy access to the beach. We had several activities planned while in St. Augustine, but enjoyed the house and beach so much, we found ourselves just wanting to stay at the beach house. We made memories for a lifetime! The host was amazing to work with; easy communication, rapid response time to any question or request, and very friendly. The family all said that they want to come back to Ponte Vedra, and to stay at this property. Thanks for making our vacation so special!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisa M., Ocala, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and relaxing vacation

My adult children and I stayed for a king weekend. The house is absolutely gorgeous amd relaxing. Kitchen is extremely well stocked with everything needed to prepare and serve meals. Beds and furniture were very comfy. Plenty of space to have privacy when wanted and hang out together when wanted. Beach views incredible and easy to access. Just walk down the steps to the beach. TVs were awesome in every room. We very much enjoyed our stay. Host was extremely easy to communicate with and helped solve a slight problem we had quickly. Totally would stay here again. Five star!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean front

Pictures do not do this home justice. Exceeded expectations. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Home very comfortable and inviting. Can’t beat ocean front!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nahaeisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and a very clean home

Love this place. My son just turned 16 so I decided to give him a relaxing spot to kick back and relax. The home was a perfect fit for myself and my family….it was very cleaned and spacious. I was impressed that Suzette checked in on us to see how the check in experience was. Thank you for hosting such a beautiful home. I would definitely recommend this home to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean's Reach

Castillo de Aquarena was a wonderful home to us during our weekend visit to go to the UGA/FL game. We had booked a home months in advance that ended up double booking us the day before we were to arrive. We had to jump on VRBO to find another home and couldn't believe this beautiful home was available. We often stay in VRBO's because we travel with our 2 year old and it is just more comfortable and more accommodating for us to have a house. This house was the perfect fit for us. It was very, very clean, it had a large open living room area, the large outdoor screened in porch was perfect to play with our child on while enjoying the views and sounds of the ocean. The ocean is practically within reach off the back deck and was it was so awesome to be so close to it. The property is in a serene part of town and is particularly quiet. It had all of the amenities you could ever want, comfortable bedding, and adequate towels and linens for our stay. It was a super easy check-in and check-out experience. We loved our stay here and hope you will check it out too! It is definitely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin T., Orange Park, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

The house is beautiful! We had a immediate family get together with 5 of our adult children. It had everything we needed and the view was amazing! The property manager was the best! Would highly recommend staying here. Worth the money to make great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021