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The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean

Experience an artistic retreat at this peaceful beachside haven. Take in breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from your private balcony.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean

Welcome to The Manatee a stylish and modern beachside escape just a short stroll from the ocean in South Jacksonville Beach! This stunning three-bedroom retreat is more than just a vacation rental—it's a living art gallery, curated by a contemporary art professional and showcasing works by **top Texas artists**.

Step inside and feel the zen vibes of this thoughtfully designed home, featuring minimalist decor, serene surroundings, and everything you need for a stress-free getaway.

What You’ll Love:
3 spacious bedrooms & 2.5 baths – plenty of room for the whole crew!
Full kitchen– perfect for whipping up beachside feasts.
1-car garage – no parking stress here!
Serene backyard with patio – your own private oasis.
WiFi & cable TV– stay connected (or don’t, it’s up to you!).

The **open-concept main level** invites you in with a bright living room, dining area, and fully stocked kitchen, plus a convenient half bath. Step outside onto the patio and take in the peaceful backyard setting—ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Head upstairs to pure relaxation:
Master suite with en-suite bath & private balcony – soak in sunrise or sunset views!
Two additional bedrooms – each with private access to shared balcony and shared full bath.

Whether you're booking a **long-term stay** or a **quick beach getaway**, The Manatee is your **perfect home away from home in South Jacksonville Beach**.

Within close proximity to Trader Joes, Nordstrom Rack, and Shake Shack! Also convenient to Whole Foods.

Property manager

Lancelot's Castles Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

The Manatee lancelot's Castles Family of Vacation Homes
Manatee lancelot's Castles Family Vacation Homes Condo
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Manatee lancelot's Castles Family Vacation Homes
Manatee lancelot's Castles Family Vacation Homes
The Manatee lancelot's Castles Family of Vacation Homes
Condo The Manatee -lancelot's Castles Family of Vacation Homes-
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THE MANATEE -Lancelot's Castles Family of Vacation Homes- Condo
1382-59427

About the neighborhood

Map
Jacksonville Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Oceanfront Park - 3 min drive
  • Northeast Florida Beaches - 4 min drive
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 5 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Florida - 6 min drive
  • TPC Sawgrass - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean located?

This family-friendly Jacksonville Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Huguenot Park. Pablo Plaza Shopping Center and South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Ultimate South Jacksonville Beach Escape – Steps from the Ocean Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

We Loved Our Stay At The Manatee
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at The Manatee on #3rd Ave. in Jacksonville Beach, July 24-27 was absolutely delightful. Our arrival started perfectly with your friendly property management representative being on site as we pulled in. The home was conveniently close to family on 30th Ave. whom we were visiting and the home was perfect for us 3 adults and 1 two year old. The design and layout worked well for us with plenty of room to both play, rest and eat. Plus, we loved the artwork and cool sand colors of the decor. All the essential supplies in bedrooms, bathrooms and the kitchen were in place (with the exception of only 1 bar of soap in the showers). The beds were particularly comfortable and we were grateful for the crib in the small bedroom. The proximity to the beach made for an easy walk to get there as well as to our family on 30th Ave. The well placed faucet and hose by the garage door made for easy cleanup from trips to the beach as did the outdoor shower behind the garage. We had some initial concerns about traffic noise from 3rd Ave., being only two houses in on 33rd Ave., but that proved to be unfounded. Upon leaving, we tried to leave the house as clean or cleaner than when we arrived. We will definitely plan to stay at The Manatee again on our next trip down to Jacksonville Beach. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good but HOT
The place was clean and great location. Caution with renting in the summer months though. The house can’t keep up with the Florida heat. It was 85 degrees upstairs and 79 degrees downstairs from mid-morning to evening. Luckily it cooled off a little at night and we were able to sleep. My parents stayed in a VRBO a block or two over and they had no issues with their AC so we spent time there. When I contacted the property manager he said “unfortunately that’s how the house is designed it just takes a while to cool down”. The house never cooled down from 9am to 9pm. Otherwise very responsive and a nice home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Avi R.

Great home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for 3.5 months and had a fantastic experience both with the team at Lancelot's Castles and the home itself. The home is perfect for a family and is spacious, filled with light, and has everything you need for a vacation or long-term stay. We also appreciated that whenever we had a question or concern, it was addressed right away.
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Great Location and House!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a place for a month while our home was being renovated. This house is east of 3rd and blocks to the beach, which we enjoyed walking to at night and running on in the morning. Several grocery stores are nearby including Publix, Trader Joes and Whole Foods. The home also has great fruit trees in the backyard, we had fresh limes during our stay. The home is not fancy, but it is an affordable beach house and great for two adults and two kids. The property managers are also great and easy to work with.
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8/10 Good

The Manatee
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacksonville Beach
This was a very nice area to stay. The home was spacious and well kept and in a nice neighborhood. I would travel there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were relocated due to maintenance issues.
Everything was excellent and the family had a great time. We will definitely look to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
The property is very convenient to beach and multiple golf courses. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Great Place!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the place! Very Clean! Great location! Amazing price!
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10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

Lancelots Castles
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and property. Very comfortable and stylish.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Rhyan H., Seattle, WA

Wonderful Beach Cottage!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My friends and I stayed at Lancelot Castles for a 40th birthday trip. We had a few kids in tow, and everyone had a great time. The space was incredibly well appointed for all of our cooking, sleeping, and beach adventuring needs. It was a short two blocks to a beautiful stretch of Jacksonville beach that was gorgeous and serene. The waves were fun for boogy boarding and there were a bunch of interesting shells. Our stay was perfect, and we really enjoyed all the amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Dahlonega Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place
We had a great stay. Nice and spacious inside. Property manager was super nice. We walked straight down to the beach. Only about a 5 minute walk. Close to lots of great restaurants. They had beach chairs and bikes. We would definitely recommend this place!!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Manatee
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was perfect for us. Very roomy. The walk to the beach was not that bad. My son enjoyed being able to play the piano. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

jean t.

Jeannie from knox.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful...will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Greentown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
The artwork was funky. We very much enjoyed our stay, thank you for allowing us to stay here! Janice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

susan d.

Fletcher high school graduation grandparents retreat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect setting for our weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Eric M.

Meh
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: NEEDS RESTOCKING -trash bags-paper towels-toilet paper-laundry detergent RECOMMENDATIONS -provide shampoo/ conditioner in bathrooms-the baby chariot needs a new tire. It’s completely flat on the left side-wash comforters & blankets after every stay (smelled VERY musty & unclean)-clean couch (there are large stains)-caulk bathrooms (the grout is so cracked that you could have mold damage behind the shower tile at some point, if you don’t already & it’s very unappealing. Where counters meet wall) -clean bathroom cabinet doors (there was a yellow film on the upstairs hallway bathroom)-remove old food from cabinet. Some of the stuff is expired & there was an opened Oreo package in there. -fix broken fence in back yard. Looks really trashy-draino the bathroom sinks & tubs because water backs up quickly-get a pillow topper for beds. They were awful & ended up sleeping on the floor & couch the entire time-provide some cleaning products for the house in case the renters need it (Lysol wipes, broom w/ dustpan, endust)-look into what your maid service does: there was hair and dirt on the floor in the bathrooms, dead roach and roach droppings in cabinet, countertops in the bathroom and the shelving in the living room appear dirty, there were dead gnats throughout the house (like, a lot- not just 3 or 4), dirt & lots of dust in living room under coffee table
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10/10 Excellent

tammy w.

Spring vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Parks C.

A week at the Players
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was comfortable and in the perfect location for out visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

4 day stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was A wonderful property, perfect distance from the beach. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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6/10 Okay

KAREN P.

REVIEW
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was clean. Close to the beach. The property management were very helpful. All bed were extremely uncomfortable. Open food left in refrig and cabinets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

D S.

Jacksonville
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Spacious vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation was a great experience. The home was very spacious. The beach was just a couple of blocks away. We were there to see our son who lives in Jacksonville. The rental could use some updating, such as carpet on stairs and bedrooms. The bedroom mattress were not the most comfortable but the price was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Great home for a family getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I went to Jacksonville with our 3 young boys to visit. The house was perfect. Great location - close to the beach and a safe, quiet street. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed. We loved that the house itself is really quiet. Kids were able to get up and go downstairs for cartoons without waking us. The time in Jacksonville was great and we'd stay at this property again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
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10/10 Excellent

The PERFECT place for a Peaceful, Relaxing stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While we were waiting for our new home to finish being built, this vacation rental "home away from home" was the perfect place for my family to stay. From every sitting area, you can look out the windows and see trees or flowers. We walked or rode our bikes to the beach each day and most nights. The stress of building was taken away. I would recommend this rental for short or long term to anyone, just needing to get away.