The Beach Retreat, 3 Beds, Walk to Beach, Shops & Pier, Beach Items Included
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
The Beach Retreat is a beach-themed condominium unit within the Seaside Villas complex in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, just a few blocks from the St. Johns County Ocean Pier. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, air-conditioned home sleeps 4-5 guests and is furnished with colorful coastal decor, a classic surfboard wall piece, and comfortable leather sofas in the living room. It's a family- and pet-friendly property designed for a relaxed, walkable beach vacation.
Rooms
The master suite features a queen-sized bed, flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and a private bath, while the second bedroom offers two twin beds on memory foam mattresses with bamboo linens, sharing a full bathroom with the living area. Bedrooms have drift-wood style flooring and cool tiled floors run through the living space. Both rooms are outfitted with plush memory foam mattresses, bamboo sheets and pillows, and extra cozy blankets.
Kitchen & In-Unit Amenities
The gallery-style kitchen comes with newer white appliances, an oven/stove, microwave, coffeemaker, and cupboards stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils, and a variety of spices and oils. Guests also have access to a stackable washer and dryer with detergent provided, a 42-inch Smart TV with app-based streaming (Netflix, Sling, iHeartRadio), free Wi-Fi, and cable TV via the smart TV apps. A front patio offers a spot to relax and listen to the ocean waves.
Recreation & Beach Package
Guests can use the community outdoor pool with a sunbathing surround and an outdoor shower, open year-round though subject to occasional closures. A included Beach Package provides beach towels, four beach chairs, an umbrella, a wheeled cooler, a beach cart, sun hats, beach bags, and sand toys, making it easy to head straight to the sand without packing extra gear.
Location & Dining
The condo sits within easy walking or biking distance of St. Augustine Beach's white sand shoreline, local shops, and the Ocean Pier. Numerous seafood restaurants and diners are close by, including Salt Life Food Shack, Crabby's Beachside, Sunset Grille, Little Margie's FA Café, and Beachside Diner, along with Café Eleven and The Floridian Restaurant a short walk away. Jacksonville International, Daytona Beach International, and Gainesville Regional airports are all roughly 78-98 km away for regional access.
Best for
This condo is best suited for families and small groups seeking a walkable beach getaway, thanks to its kid-friendly setup, twin-bed second bedroom, and included beach gear package. It also appeals to pet owners, since the property is pet-friendly (subject to breed/weight approval), and to self-caterers who value a full kitchen and laundry facilities during an extended coastal stay.
Travel tips
Pack light on beach gear since chairs, an umbrella, cooler, cart, and sand toys are already provided in the unit's Beach Package. The condo is within a few blocks of the St. Johns County Ocean Pier and numerous seafood restaurants, so walking or biking is a practical way to get around rather than relying on a car for every outing. Note that the nearest airports (Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Gainesville) are all roughly 45-60 minutes away, so plan ground transportation accordingly, and check ahead if the community pool is open since it can close periodically.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the property's prime location, praising the quick walking access to the beach, beachside restaurants and bars, and proximity to downtown historic sites. The unit is described as fitting well for multi-generational groups, including adult children traveling with parents, suggesting the space comfortably accommodates mixed-age families. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with repeat-visit intent mentioned, and no recurring negative themes are noted in the available excerpts.
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