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Best View in St Augustine just steps to the beach
Beach
Perfect spot for that Instagram moment
Dining table that seats 6
Panoramic Ocean front views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL
  • Matanzas Inlet
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marineland Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2 middle floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom middle floor

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom middle floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR

SUMMARY
Located within Summer Haven along a stretch of pristine beach is this spectacular house offering a beachfront location like no other.
This unique home encompasses 3 separate properties this listing is only for the middle of the 3 floors. Inside you will find 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living/dining area that steps down onto the sand.
Enjoy uninterrupted ocean views from the wrap around deck with many places to relax & watch dolphins, sip your morning coffee or watch the pink sunsets.
SPACE SECTION
Make your way along the paved path and up to the second floor of this beautiful home filled with charm and a rich artistic history with famous books and songs once written within its walls and paintings created of its stunning, ever changing scenery.
Step inside and be greeted with views of the ocean from every window within the spacious sun-filled living area that offers a plush chaise sofa and a wall mounted TV.
The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you could need to cook up breakfast lunch and dinner and even has its own view of the ocean while you cook and wash up. There is a full-size fridge/freezer, a freestanding oven and cooktop, a microwave and a coffee maker to get your day started right.
Eat together at the dining table set for seven or sit up at the breakfast bar with 3 stools while you keep the chef company as they whip up a batch of pancakes.
There are two bedrooms within the home that both offer comfortable beds topped with soft, quality linen where you can fall asleep to the sounds of waves spilling over onto the sand.
The master bedroom features a large, luxurious king bed, while the second bedroom is filled with a three single beds including a bunk making it perfect for families wanting to stay together. Both bedrooms share the central bath that comes stocked with quality amenities and soft fluffy towels for each guest.
There is also a handy outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off any sand before coming back inside as well as a laundry with a washing machine and dryer and complimentary washing powder.
Open up the large sliding door to let the cool ocean breeze in as you sit out on the inviting decked areas that wrap around the house. Sit by the ocean wall and watch for dolphins, sea turtles and manatees, enjoy your morning coffee on the upper deck as the sun comes up or laze on the sun lounges and watch the breathtaking sunsets each night turn the entire sky every shade of pink.
Walk along the pristine stretch of unspoiled beach or go for a swim in the clear, pure ocean where you can surf and paddle board or wait for the tide to go out and discover all the living creatures that live in the shallow pools left behind.
The house is perfect for big or small groups with the ability to book the entire three floors and even hold an event down on the beach like a wedding or anniversary.
So if you are looking for somewhere truly special to come and make long lasting memories away from the crowds and stresses of city life, then make your way to this beautifully unspoiled part of Florida for your next getaway. We can’t wait to welcome you to this little slice of paradise!

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have private access to the entire second level of the house and private outdoor areas as well as free Wi-Fi, free parking, complimentary coffee and access to a laundry with a washing machine and dryer.
During your stay there may be guests that stay either above or below the house however you will always feel like you are the only ones there.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We strive to make sure your time at the house is relaxing and enjoyable and are always available during your stay if there are any questions or for any recommendations on what to do and see in the area.
NEIGHBORHOOD
The house is located along a rare stretch of beach on one of the last untouched inlets on the east coast just south of Crescent Beach and is the home of Fort Matanzas, the Matanzas National Seashore - a beautiful National Park.
It sits directly on Atlantic Ocean, but you can also see the Matanzas River, and the Intracoastal waterway. Since the house sits on this largely untouched area, the wildlife is amazing. Depending on the time of year Sea Turtles, Dolphins, and Manatees can be seen within the 25 miles of undeveloped state owned natural habitat.
The pristine water is one of the most unpolluted water areas in the state of Florida which brings fisherman and birders from all over to the beautiful sanctuary areas making it a truly unique place to stay.

If you like to cycle you are only a few miles from some of the best mountain biking trails and miles and miles of mostly shaded paved trails to explore.
Just under 14 miles away is the charming city of St. Augustine that offers unique scenery and history that sets the city apart from any other in the country.
This old city has a quaint feel with a big appeal where guests can stroll along the brick-lined streets and delight in the city's European flavor, with centuries-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages, hidden courtyards, and so much more. Saint Augustine has plenty of history to explore -- more than 450 years of it!
St. Augustine is known for its excellent restaurants serving a variety of dishes reflecting the town's multicultural heritage. Add to that the city's world-class art galleries, boutiques and outlet shopping, theater and live music, and 42 miles of gorgeous beaches, and it's easy to see why it is such a popular place to make long lasting memories.
GETTING AROUND
The best way to get around is with your own car or in a rental with free parking included with your stay.

Guests can also use rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft or call a taxi with cars available at all times of the day.

Property manager

Danny McKibbin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Fee is $800.00/$1200.00 for Weddings, Etc
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All well behave Pets are allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on balcony and on decks outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: Fee is $800.00/$1200.00 for Weddings, Etc
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Palm Coast Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas Inlet - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marineland of Florida - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Marineland Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Palm Coast Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back 40 A1A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Island Ice Cream Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ragga Surf Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Oceanfront Artist Haven Absolute Beachfront Retreat | Artist Haven | 2BR located?

Located in St. Augustine, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Matanzas River and Matanzas Inlet. Fort Matanzas National Monument and Faver-Dykes State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

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

Beautiful in every way!

We loved our stay and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Birthday weekend

The property is awesome. We had a great stay here. We love the views and I enjoyed playing in the water. Our host was right on top of all our questions and very helpful. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laine K.

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

Quick trip

Top marks for design, views, comfort, linens, beds, location, privacy, windows and mirrors. Very well thought out plan in unique setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S., Mansfield, GA

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

Beautiful Getaway

I stayed here with my brother and 80 year old mother. It was perfect! My mother was able to walk down the steps to be right on the beach, and when she didn’t feel like walking out, she enjoyed the ocean view and breeze on the deck. It was such a quiet, beautiful place to make memories with family. I am so thankful for our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwana K.

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

Perfect location!

Great week spent with my high school besties! The house was so interesting & eclectic. The outdoor area was amazing!!! the proximity to the beach was perfect! Even my dog enjoyed it. We hardly left the house for any length of time. I would definitely come back to this place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie a.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The location of this property is literally worth a million dollars! Amazing! The family, including our dogs, had a great time beach combing and in the process we had the opportunity to rescue a wash backed green sea turtle. The property is great, well stocked, cozy and comfortable. The exterior and landscaping needs some TLC, but other than that we all had a great time and will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Valdosta, GA

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

Beautiful Views

This little beach house has a lot of wow factor. We stayed on the middle floor and there were views of the ocean and inlet from almost every room in the house. You can even hear the waves when you lay in bed. I can’t even began to tell you how nice the outside views were. It was like being on a small resort. There were so many seating areas to choose from to enjoy your coffee and nightly cocktails, and watch the ever changing waters with each tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Ocean Front Fun

Location! Location! Location! Literally steps to the beach and what a beach, we love to walk on the beach this is one of the best walking beaches we have ever stayed on. The outdoor area is fabulous - we sat outside and watched the sun come up every morning with coffee and the evening with a glass of wine. The inside is spacious and very clean. For me there was only one draw back and that is the musty smell of wood but for that location it is a very small drawback! We plan to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sr K.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our family of 3 loved the house and location. With a bunk bed and queen/full in one bedroom, and a king in the other bedroom, there were plenty of options for sleeping. We would have liked a few firm pillows, but got by just fine without. The beach and outdoor areas were beautiful. We had fun watching the birds and exploring the tidal pools. It was cold, rainy, and very windy during much of our stay so we spent some time indoors watching tv. Lots of good channels, and good reception. Heater/AC worked well to keep us comfortable. Would have liked a muffin tin to make blueberry muffins in. Beautiful view of ocean while doing dishes. Overall, great stay and would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Unbelievable views!

We loved this place. We are a local family that wanted to spend the week before school went back in session at the beach. It was the perfect location. This section of the beach is perfect for families. As the other reviews mentioned the changing tides expose the sandbars and tide pools and made it really fun. We saw an octopus in one tide pool! Our girls, age 11, went to Marineland for a 1/2 day Aquarist Trainer for the day and loved it. They asked if they could do it again. We had really good dinners at JTs seafood shack in Hammock Beach and Back 40 A1A. I highly recommend this place! We rented the 2nd floor of the house. Each floor is rentable. At first I thought this would bother me but it didn’t at all. Our neighbors upstairs were as nice as can be.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charis T.

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

Great beach home

We had a wonderful time and loved the location. Perfect view and access to the beach was amazing. Well equipped kitchen as well. Will definitely keep this mind for the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kraig Y.

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

Beautiful location

Amazing views with a fully stocked kitchen. The use of the BBQ and washer and dryer were nice. We didn’t love the windows into the rooms so you had no privacy from anyone that is in the living room / kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

P. Mark S.

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

Artist Haven on the beach.

We love this spot! No crowds and dog friendly. Literally just steps to the beach. This place has everything you need for a great beach vacation. Location is wonderful. Kitchen is great. Plenty of towels, etc... View is exceptional! And the Host is responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwana K.

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

All about Location

We just love the location of this place. Literally steps to the beach. We had a nice relaxing week here & any questions we had were answered by the property manager promptly!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Location but still waiting on a refund

Property is great and have stayed here for years. Great Views and Great Location. BUT we amended the stay by 1 day (well within the VRBO guidelines) and the owner won't make contact with us or VRBO to properly complete the refund. So......
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

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

Million dollar view

We loved our stay at Artist Haven. The ocean views are amazing! The Artist Haven had everything needed for a great stay. We hope to visit again in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

The Penthouse

The Penthouse was wonderful with a magnificent view of the sunrise over the ocean. It's was a beautiful quiet beach that felt private. There were many flocks of seabirds to watch. The house was well equipped in every way. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall say was good but the hvac was not working made it a little uncomfortable on cold nights

Our second visit to this property nice location just little disappointed with no hvac in the unit
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

Great place.

The Treehouse was beautiful. The view is amazing. Best place we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Look no further for a peaceful, drop dead gorgeous coastal getaway

We could not have been more pleased with the location, the very tastefully furnished space, the ever changing Atlantic Ocean throughout the day, with its vast fluctuations of low - exposing sandbars and rock formations - and high tides, majestic panoramic views. and the privacy the beach area affords. Owners were the best, and quickly communicated. Our first getaway to this part of Florida will not be our last!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gracie M., Owensboro KY, United States of America

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

Perfect family getaway

This beach is absolutely stunning. Very calm and not crowded. We loved the gorgeous deck and seating options. Perfect for watching the sunset! The king bed in the master was very comfortable. The kids loved the sand bars and the eco systems around the rocks on the beach. We plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J.

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

Perfect Quiet Getaway

We came here to celebrate our 20th anniversary and it was perfect! We loved being in our own little world. The views from inside made us feel like we were in a boat on the ocean. We enjoyed our meals on the deck and our walks on the beach very much! Easy and helpful check in and communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

A+

Funhouse on a super amazing beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina T., Boston, US

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

Million dollar view!

We loved staying at this home. You can’t beat the view and the beach was flat and wonderful for walking. Great big outdoor deck too!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

PERFECT! In every way!

My family and I were between homes and decided to look for a vacation rental vs. a hotel. All I can say is that this house is PERFECT in every way. The house offers some of the BEST views on the coast. Sitting on the Matanzas Inlet, the property has panoramic views from every window. The owner is AWESOME; super friendly and very easy to work with; SUPER ACCOMMODATING! Given that we live in a beach town (but not on the beach); we'll be renting this house yearly to create more memorable family memories!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Danny McKibbin

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We purchased this house not planning to rent but it has such a strong rental history over the last 15-20 years from the previous owner, we can't help but share it.

Why they chose this property

Unique home on a basically almost private non driving beach very private beach space. Every day the beach looks different because of the inlet being so close and watching the tides come in and out every 12 hours. State protected property on north side of inlet across from the property. Matanzas inlet is one of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. 2015 travel Channel.

What makes this property unique

Gated property -Privacy for large group's every floor is separate with 3 separate spaces with separate doors and entrances The home is 3 separate units and you must rent all three for large groups. Groups can be together but have separate private spaces.

Languages:

English