Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12267 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Saint Augustine, FL

Crescent Beach18 min walk
Butler Beach3 min drive
St. Augustine Beach12 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Whales Rest

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Treat yourself to a private oasis with the shimmering beachfront just steps away at Whales Rest, a quintessential Old Florida style getaway boasting views of both the sunrise above the ocean and sunset over the waterway. Named for the breeding grounds of the now rare Right Whales, this vintage seaside sanctuary has been updated for superior comfort. Offering an expansive beachfront deck, large living spaces, and a variety of sleeping options, Whales Rest is the perfect coastal destination, even allowing enough room for two families vacationing together. With the ocean at your fingertips, waterfront restaurants just down the road and historic St. Augustine only a short drive away, this location truly has it all!

The beachfront patio offers ample seating with a short wooden bridge that ends at a private path leading directly to the sandy shores beyond. There are multiple balcony areas both covered and uncovered to enjoy the crashing surf and ocean breezes. When it's time to cook, surprise your loved ones with delicious meals prepared in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen that offers ample counter space and updated appliances.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Two Blink cameras one at the front door, looking out and down the stairs, and one down by the garage looking over the driveway. Both exterior cameras, none on the backside

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

County permit number: 1084032
County permit number: STR22-00319

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crescent Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting.

Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Crescent Beach - 18 min walk
Butler Beach - 3 min drive
Fort Matanzas National Monument - 4 min drive
St. Augustine Beach - 12 min drive
Anastasia State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 7 min drive
Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - 10 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 7 min drive
Redfrog & McToad's - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crescent Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matanzas River, Crescent Beach and Butler Beach. Butler Beach State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Flor M.

28 Apr 2024

A bit upset

We booked OK then we got relocated twice and both through email specially the second one hours before our arrival but no phone call it was very upsetting. The place was great is was just the access to the beach it was not an easy task for our elderly mom to go to the beach but we managed. I also left something behind and I need to know how I can get it back, I will make arrangements to make it easy to mail it to me if possible?

10/10 Excellent

Alexa L.

19 Apr 2024

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

Just as described

Great vacation for our family! The house was perfect & had tons on space along with everything described! It was in great location & the beachfront views & intercostal were amazing! Only issue was the walk down to beach was steep, but option to use the neighborhood’s walkway helped! We hope to stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Caitlin L.

10 Apr 2024

Beach Haven

We enjoyed our stay. Our whole family was able to stay together and we were very comfortable! It met all of our expectations!

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4/10 Poor

Jennifer D.

29 Dec 2022

Renter beware!!! Don’t waste your money!

Problems started at arrival. To start there was a bag of trash left on the kitchen counter but I’m not sure where the trash was from because the cleaning crew was way subpar. Trash and personal items left under furniture and dusting could have been done better by my 5 year old. I could have dealt with those issues but the fact that the house had spiders and roaches was outrageous! We had to spend $20 each morning on coffee bc the coffee maker had tiny bugs coming out of it as well. I contacted the “help line” 5 times during our stay and received promises of the local contact to call me which never happened. Those were the reasons I requested a refund and told them I would leave from day 1. Now onto the convince issues and misleadings. Out of the 5 bedrooms only 1 had a tv, there was also one in the living area; you had to use streaming apps on both. 3 bedrooms had closet only 2 had dresser drawers and one of the rooms it was piled full of random items and was unusable. The house pictures online show a house that is outdated but kept; that is NOT what you get with this house. Stains and rust covered the drop ceilings, the wiring had issues (sometimes lights would work other times they would not), the driveway had not been kept up with and in turn our cars were scratched by the bushes/trees that lined the entry. Now onto the beach access: if you have a member of your group that has leg/back issues you will have to drive down the road to public access where you can drive on the beach. There IS a walkway but you have to walk up and down a very steep hill (made of loose sand of course) it is passable but difficult. Good points: the bed situation was convenient for our circumstances, as mentioned before you can drive on the beach and you are near the public access. Also it’s only about 20 mins away from downtown which is amazing! The beach is great! Tons of space and not crowded at all. Would definitely visit the area again but would NOT stay in this rental or any others managed by this company.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022