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Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa

Our Ocean Breeze Beach Retreat is located on quiet cul-de-sac just two houses back from the beach.

This is an open and bright beach home on the desirable Anastasia Island beach called Butler Beach. It has an in-ground pool and heated spa in the backyard with plenty of deck space for sunning yourself after spending a relaxing morning at the beach.

Two huge covered screened-in porches face the pool deck area and there is a ping pong table located on the second floor screened-in porch. The house has two televisions--one large smart tv in the living room and a smaller smart TV in one of the upstairs bedroom.

The open floor plan features tall ceilings and great flow from the eat-in kitchen to the great room and into the dining area. The master suite features large closet, a large bath and there are two wonderful East facing covered porches.

This house is located just 1 minute walk from the beach.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
3 Full Baths
5 Bedrooms, including a sleeping nook with a bunk bed (open area)

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.

There are bicycles for rent, as well, nearby. Butler Beach, where this house 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! St. Augustine city center, only 10 minutes 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!

Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.

Important info about pool heating and fees: Both the spa and the pool will be at the same temperature if you choose to heat the pool because they share the same plumbing and heater. Most people prefer a heated spa in colder temperatures to a heated pool because the spa is set to 101 degrees and the pool heater would be set to 85 degrees. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. The heating of the spa is included with your stay. If you want to heat the entire pool we have an additional heating fee of $199 plus $25 per night to maintain the temperature. If you arrive at the house and change your mind about the pool heating, the initial heating fee of $199 will not be refunded.

Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.

No linens are provided for the bunkbed/futon, you will need to bring linens/pillows if you plan to use it. All other beds will be freshly made with clean linens.

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. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.

Per St Johns County regulations, only ten people are allowed per rental, not counting children 12-years-old or younger. That means this property is allowed up to 10 adults and the rest of the guests must be 12 and under.

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.

EV Charging: There is a fee of $5 per day if you will be charging an electric vehicle at the home.

Property manager

David Manaute

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Open Bright cious Home Perfect Family Vacation Steps Beach House
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Open Bright cious Home Perfect Family Vacation Steps Beach House
Open Bright Spacious Home Perfect for Family Vacation! Pool Spa!

About the neighborhood

Map
St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 5 min walk
  • Butler Beach State Park - 16 min walk
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive
  • St. Augustine Beach - 8 min drive
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mangos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redfrog & McToad's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa have a pool?

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

Is Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa located?

Located in Butler Beach, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Butler Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Ocean Breeze - Spacious Beach Home, Great for Family Vacation, Pool & Heated Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Property is awesome for a big group. Walking distance to the beach was a huge plus. Dishwasher didn’t work and a gate didn’t work which could have been bad if someone wasn’t inside and did have the code memorized. Over all is was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Great property for families. The pool was awesome and it’s super close to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rich B., Leesburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori D B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The owners had some work being done to the property that caused a few undesirable circumstances that I'm sure will be corrected for future renters.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
Overall we enjoyed our stay very much. Very spacious and worked well for our family. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Time With Family
We really enjoyed being able to be together as a family. It was great sitting on the screened porch and watching the kids in the pool. The pool is long and narrow, but our teenagers enjoyed it. The house was nice and we slept well. The accommodations were good for the nine of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne D.

Not clean up on arrival
The downstairs floors were swept but quite dirty when we arrived. The dishes in the cupboards were greasy and dirty. We realized this was because the dishwasher filter was clogged with old food! Then the AC unit downstairs wasn't working properly, the refrigerator wasn't cooling, and the ice maker wasn't working. All these things combined to leave a poor initial impression. The owner was receptive to our issues however and brought around a window AC unit to help cool downstairs which worked very well and by the next day the regular unit had started working again (the settings had apparently been changed by the prior tenant leading to frozen pipes or something, so once they thawed and started to drain the AC was good! My husband fixed the fridge and I cleaned our the dishwasher filter then rewashed all the dishes and glasses. Our family enjoyed our stay after this was all taken care of. The rooms upstairs were all very comfortable and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The washer and dryer worked well, and everyone enjoyed the pool. A few suggestions for the owner: have a rack on the screened porch for towels, add an outside shower for rinsing after the beach instead of the nearly unusable hose, and do some landscaping at the entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best beach trip!!
Perfect vacation home! The location was perfect. The beach was almost private, not crowded at all!! The home had a great use of space with lots of sleeping options for our large family! It's a short drive to grocery stores, restaurants and the old city!! The host are very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We stayed during Memorial Day weekend with 3 families. There was plenty of space for all of us to relax without feeling cramped. The pool was a perfect size for our kids and adults to relax in! The other thing is neighbors are a little close but it didn't bother us because we stayed in or were out at the pool/beach when they were out. Very quiet neighborhood and close to restaurants. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norveen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Loved the location, comfortable home with plenty of room for a family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen F., Gloucester, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house/great vacation
Myself and my wife stayed here for 32 nights February 2024. We had some visitors for about a week. The house was great. There was sun in the morning out by the pool, then later in day on the porch next to the pool and then on the west facing porch on the second floor. The management team, David and Patti and others, were very responsive. There were a couple of issues in the beginning that were addressed very promptly. We had the pool heated and it worked fine. The neighborhood is great for walking around and since the house is on a dead end, there is no traffic. It’s a short walk to the beach and it’s great to be able to drive on the beaches in St Augustine Beach.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip to St Augustine
This is the first stay for all of us in the area. The house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and close walking distance to the beach. A couple of items to note: The refrigerator was extremely loud and the person sleeping in the futon bunk had to wear earplugs to sleep The dishwasher was horrible and once we ran it couldn’t tell if dishes were clean so often hand washed dishes. The dryer destroyed 2 shirts that got caught inside during the drying cycle. The pool is nice and hot tub was wonderful! I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Ocean Breeze
We enjoyed our 4 night stay at this beautiful home. There were 7 adults, 1 child and 2 teens. The spa was popular with many but the water temperature was too chilly for swimming since we didn't request that the pool be heated. We had some difficulty getting into the house but that was immediately solved with one phone call. The living room does not have enough seating for the number of people without moving furniture. The outside porch is a spacious place to spend time when the weather is warmer. We did spend a few hours on the beach one day. There was intermittent rain the other days. Being Christmas vacation, there were other activities to keep us occupied. We joined the crowds at Nights of Lights in downtown St.Augustine but avoided the traffic by parking outside the city and riding the free shuttle. We do highly recommend this home for your vacation. It is not on the beach but a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's Thanksgiving 2023
From the moment my husband & I arrived.we were plesantly suprised with this home. The host, David had contacted us that morning .He was a text or call away the whole time we were there. I had packed too much extra stuff. This home was complely stocked.The kitchen was a delight to cook in . The home is really spacious 3 of the bedrooms have an outside balcony.One had a ping pong table which my neices loved The bathrooms are not tight at all. The living areas were big enough so we could all be together. 9 adults + . But plenty of spaces for alone time. The pool and hot tub area was wonderful ,we did not use it as i expected but it was clean and maintained while we were there. There is a path to the beach a few houses over It was a wonderful place for our 2023 Thanksgiving Memories. Well worth the $$$
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bo B., Lake City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property & Location
We only stayed for a couple of nights, but the property was awesome. The neighborhood the house is in is the best in the St. Augustine area for those visiting the beach for vacation. There’s easy access to the beach, it is close to restaurants and grocery stores, and it is on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Bradenton, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Above our expectations!
We are six cousins who do an annual trip together. We had a wonderful week at this lovely, well appointed home. Easy access to the beach, shopping and area attractions. Very comfy beds and furniture and great kitchen set up! Owners were very attentive and responsive … have already recommended this property to several friends and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann C., Plant City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
We had a great time with our family. The house was roomy and clean inside and had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach, which was nice. About 15 minutes to downtown St Augustine which was perfect for us. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub with our babies. All bedrooms are upstairs except the bunk bed, which is in a cubby downstairs (not much privacy for that one). The big table was great for family game nights and dinners. We would definitely stay here again. We have already booked another trip in one of their other properties!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable vacation house
This was a great place to stay for our family of 8 --a 1-yr old, a 4&5 yr old, 4 parents and a grandmother all found areas of the house enjoyable. The pool provided hours of fun, the beach was not crowded, though the walk there was more like 8+ minutes with the children. The owner was very responsive and the ping pong table was a great hit. Water pressure varied, some beds were soft and noisy, and there were issues with the pool -sometimes we had to fill the pool and the hot tub just heated the whole pool and never got hot enough itself. Bring your own beach equipment and body wash, but the owner provided enough laundry and dishwasher soap for the 4 days we were there. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brianna N.

Family / Friends Trip
We had a great time staying here, but the pictures on the listing are somewhat outdated. There are a few things around the house that needed updated, such as the light out back over the pool. I also did not realize when I booked this that there was a schedule to be able to use the pool. We like to book our own house instead of a condo/hotel so we can swim whenever we want, so that was kind of disappointing because what’s the point of having your own pool if you can’t do an early morning/late night swim if you want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE H., Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Family-friendly, clean property with a great pool!
Our family very much enjoyed our stay at Ocean Breeze. The pool is wonderful. Our six-year-old granddaughter couldn't wait to get in the pool every morning and learned to swim there. Communication with David was easy, and he responded quickly to any questions we had. The house is clean and set up well. We hope to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream home
We had a great stay! It was exactly as described, check in process was super easy, and the hosts were very easy to reach via text. Plenty of space, clean, and the pool was perfect. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleni T.

Liked: Cleanliness
July beach vacation 2023
Great house and location. Well equipped with kitchen utensils and dishes. Pool was great. Advertised description was accurate. The only thing I would recommend is replacing the bath towels. the towels smelled musty and washing them did not help. Other than that, great place to have a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+++
Perfect! Our family of 9 stayed at this house and the amount of space and rooms/bathrooms worked out great! House was clean, pleanty big enough, and just a short stroll down to the beach!! I highly recommend this area of the beach...never busy! House was clean and pool were greatt! The kids had a blast. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023