DIRECT Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA, Vilano Bch, 7 mins to downtown St. Aug, GORGEOUS!

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View of large pool and cool deck from front balcony

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2 bedroomsSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach3 min walk
St. George Street6 min drive
Flagler College7 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Suite

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

** WOW ** Welcome to "C-Scape"! Check out the reviews, photos, and video!! Taking reservations now for 2023 & 2024! A Vilano Beach beauty in Seawatch Condos, on the north side of St. Augustine Inlet, away from "touristy" St. Augustine Island! Scroll through the photos and see this STUNNING top floor condo, on the 3rd floor, literally 3 steps off the elevator! This is * DIRECT OCEANFRONT * with panoramic views of the beautiful beach & ocean! No "sideways", "courtyard", or "peek-a-boo" ocean views here. 2 LARGE bedrooms and 2 beautiful baths, sleeps 7 comfortably and has been FULLY-RENOVATED throughout! Amenities include a large, sparkling POOL with lounge chairs, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Covered parking + Guest parking, outdoor shower & rinse-off station, and private dune walk-over with bench seating! SUPER-CONVENIENT LOCATION ... literally 2 minutes to Publix Supermarket & liquor store, great restaurants, boat rentals & water tours, public boat ramp, and just 7 minutes to downtown St. Augustine & attractions! No need to worry about loud Spring Breakers or tons of tourists here...this is a quiet, relaxing community with all the conveniences! COMPLETELY UPDATED, coastal condo has ceramic plank flooring throughout, white Craftsman-style kitchen & bath cabinetry with granite & marble countertops, beautiful furniture, stainless appliances, knockdown ceilings, freshly painted & modern throughout! Nothing outdated here! GORGEOUS open kitchen is fully-equipped and overlooks the dining & living room combo. Special features include 55" flat screen Smart TV with cable subscription services like Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTube, etc., FAST Wifi, large 13 x 13 covered patio with comfortable, outdoor furniture & BBQ grill, plus long balcony with panoramic views of the beach & ocean! 2 KING size beds with remote adjustable heads, plus 1 queen sleeper sofa, and 1 twin sleeper chair with premium foam mattresses, sleeps 7 comfortably. "MyPillow" brand pillows, body pillows, luxury sheets, and a fabulous open floor plan, all designed for comfort! Check out the photos & video, you won't believe how GORGEOUS it is! The PRIME LOCATION in the center of the building allows you to easily watch the kids & grandkids in the pool out front, or on the beach out back! The elevator, just outside the front door, makes access a breeze for everyone! 1 covered parking place plus ample guest parking. The owners have provided everything you need for a fabulous getaway, including shampoo/conditioner/soap/sunscreen in the baths, folding beach chairs, beach umbrella, 10x10 folding beach canopy, beach sand toys, beach towels, boogie boards, 4 tennis racquets & 4 pickleball racquets & balls, beach cooler, and even a convenient folding cart for taking everything down to the beach through the elevator! Expandable dining table will seat 8 comfortably, plus there are 4 counter-height barstools at the kitchen bar. The COFFEE BAR features a "Ninja" brand specialty coffeemaker and is perfect for your morning java or as an adult beverage bar in the evenings. For the little ones, we provide a high chair, sink step-up stool, baby changing pad, baby wash tub, and Pack n' Play. Each bathroom features a shower with detachable, hand-held shower head (no bathtubs on-site). Sorry, no pets, due to guest allergies. HURRY! Our calendar fills very quickly and we are already booking reservations for the Spring & Summer! All guests need to complete and return our Standard Rental Agreement attached to the booking confirmation to finalize their reservation. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU AS OUR GUEST THIS SEASON!! We have TWO (2) units with identical floor plans in this community, so please inquire for availability of our "Sand Dollar" unit, listing number 3197676, just down the breezeway and on the same floor as "C-Scape", with the same panoramic oceanfront views!

Property manager

Mike & Karyn Carter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Sorry, HOA rules will not allow renters, guests, or visitors to have animals on the property.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

This condo is located in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. Consider Castle Otttis for a night out or World Golf Village if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 3 min walk
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive
St. George Street - 6 min drive
Flagler College - 7 min drive
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Schooner's Seafood House - 6 min drive
Beaches at Vilano - 13 min walk
Brisky's BBQ - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Puccini's Pizzeria - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does DIRECT Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA, Vilano Bch, 7 mins to downtown St. Aug, GORGEOUS! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DIRECT Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA, Vilano Bch, 7 mins to downtown St. Aug, GORGEOUS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time staying at this property and will definitely return. Had all amenities we needed and then some. A lot of thought went into by the owners and they are super nice / attentive. Perfect beach vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

12 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Condo on Vilano Beach

Our condo at Seawatch was gorgeous and fully stocked with everything we needed for a 6 week stay. The views of the ocean and beach were spectacular. Its proximity to St. Augustine was convenient and we enjoyed the many things you can do in this historic city. The restaurants were great with a wide range of culinary options. Thank you Mike and Karyn for sharing your condo with us.

Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason & Brandy T.

12 Feb 2024

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

Great Condo!

Everything was just as nice as the pictures and description or better! The owners thought of everything! There we so many unexpected extras. Great location! Quiet but yet so close to everything we wanted to enjoy during our vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

19 Oct 2023

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

Great trip to St. Augustine

This property and the owners were great! The unit was clean as can be, had beautiful views and the owners really made sure eyou had all the basics you needed there. Tons of toilet paper, paper towel, coffee filters, dishwasher and laundry supplies and more. It was so nice to check in and not immediately have to run to the store for basics like that. Many places I've stayed have a "starter pack" of those items but this had all we needed for our whole 8 day stay. Also they had a pack and play and high chair for our 2 yr old which saved on the packing we needed to do!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAREY H., Rhinelander, wi

18 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

Very nicely decorated condo. Perfect locaion

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Karyn Carter

Your hosts, Mike & Karyn Carter, purchased their beach getaway "C-Scape" in Seawatch Condos in 2019. Mike is a real estate broker, property rehabber, and real estate investor for the past 33 years and Karyn is a professional photographer. They have 3 adult children, Josh, Dalton, and Alexa, along with 2 border collies, Scout and Daisy. Mike & Karyn were extremely fortunate to be the 2nd owners of this property, having purchased the property from the very first buyer in the building from 1984. Being the prime unit in the building with its top floor location, center of the building, and directly overlooking the pool and the ocean, plus being only 3 steps off the elevator, the unit had incredible potential as a family vacation spot and short-term rental for guests. Since the property was needing complete renovation from the somewhat dated 1980's decor & furnishings, Mike & Karyn put their renovation and design vision to work to create a fabulous, modern 2nd home to share with their guests. From ceilings to floors and everything in between, the property has been completely updated with the most popular finishes and neutral colors throughout, with a "beachy-coastal" feel for relaxation. By removing a somewhat restricting wall in the kitchen, removing the old-style cabinet soffits, adding taller craftsman cabinets in bright white, and creating a unique coffee bar, the entire kitchen took on a whole new look, while opening it up to the dining room. By utilizing pure white interior walls and trim, the space feels so much more open than before and provides a much lighter and brighter environment. The rustic dining room table & chairs, shiplap accent wall, ivory canvas sofa, dark blue accent chair, light gray ceramic plank flooring, and seafoam & turquoise linens all add to the "beachy" feel of the home. Mike & Karyn have created a wonderful, relaxing getaway that they plan to share with their extended family and vacation guests throughout the years.

Why they chose this property

Having previously owned a single-family, oceanfront home 7 miles north of Seawatch in South Ponte Vedra Beach, and being battered by hurricanes repeatedly, Mike and his elder brother decided to divest from that property due to its storm exposure, and Mike decided to reinvest in a much more low-maintenance property in Seawatch. The community is slightly further off the beach than his prior property in S. Ponte Vedra, yet still direct oceanfront without the need for seawall protection, and much closer to the conveniences of Publix, local restaurants, boat rentals, and downtown St. Augustine. "C-Scape" is much more of a turn-key property, with shared risk of storm exposure, shared maintenance cost with 26 other homeowners, plus the added amenities of the swimming pool, tennis court, beach walk-over, covered parking and ample guest parking. Reasonable HOA dues and a smaller condominium community are additional benefits, as well as being a quieter environment, away from the touristy and "Spring-Breaker" communities in other areas of St. Augustine. The property is just 35 minutes from the Carter's primary residence in NW St. Johns County, so it's any easy trip for daily use and for servicing the needs of their guests as needed.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of this community are the large community pool, tennis/pickleball court, beach walk-over, building elevator, less populated beach, covered parking & ample guest parking, and convenient proximity to grocery, restaurants, and downtown St. Augustine. As far as our unit itself, the completely renovated interior, large 13 x 13 covered balcony, split-bedroom floor plan, and top floor/center-of-building location just off the elevator, with panoramic views of the pool and beach are all unique and desirable features for our guest's enjoyment.