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5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
On the beach
Experience the essence of coastal living at Bala Sands, directly on the beach. This modern 5-bedroom home features spectacular ocean views, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Guests can lounge on the expansive outdoor space with a private bath right down to the beach or take leisurely walks along St. Augustine's shores.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands

Welcome to “Bala Sands”! Bala Sands is a sprawling beach house with plenty of room for your friends and family. This 5 bedroom, 5 bath, pet-friendly house can accommodate 10 people plus a baby in the pack-n-play. This ocean front home is designed for multiple families and friends, with several gathering areas inside, as well as great outdoor spaces. The house is direct ocean front, about 15 minutes north of historic St. Augustine and approximately 10 miles south of posh Ponte Vedra Beach. The area is very private with only single-family homes and a few excellent restaurants; however, in minutes you can be enjoying all the activities, shopping, golf and other pleasures available in St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra.
This 2-story home offers wonderful ocean views from most of the rooms on the 2nd floor. Here you will find a large living room, dining area, and open kitchen; all providing excellent spaces for friends and family to gather for meals, drinks, and fun! The living room has a large sectional sofa situated around a wall-mounted flat screen TV. The dining area overlooks the living room and features a dining table with seating for 8. There is seating for 3 more at the breakfast bar. The kitchen is quite roomy, allowing the chef to have several helpers if needed! The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and a double sink that looks out over the ocean. From the living room, you can access a large oceanfront deck that spans the entire width of the house, with access to two of the upstairs bedrooms.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

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About the area

Map
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 2 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Vilano Beach - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • World Golf Village - 33 min drive - 48.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Salsas Cucina Mexicana - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Guana River Wildlife Management Area, Mickler Beach and South Ponte Vedra Beach. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Unbelievable Beachfront Location

We wanted a beachfront property and this place was perfect! Not only great private beach but the seashells were absolutely incredible! Everyone enjoyed finding seashells!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

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

Great location, needs a lot of maintenance

The house is in a great location on the beach, great layout for our group . The house needs a lot of maintenance. The doors on the lower level exiting to the beach did not open, the bed in the master bedroom was so uncomfortable I had to take Advil to sleep in the bed. They also only provided one roll of toilet paper per bathroom for a four day stay. The TV on the bottom floor cut out constantly,making it extremely difficult to watch . But they did have amazing towels! Hopefully the rental company will put some love into this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Very good time, Nice Home

Loved the size of the home. Plenty of room for a large family. Beds were comfortable. Good kitchen amenities. Had a little trouble with a couple of the tvs and remotes when we got there but we got it figured out. The view was of course fantastic as the property is directly on the beach. A couple of minor things: There was a rusted chair turned over in the backyard. It looked like it had been there for some time. Our 18 year old is a tidier. She went to move it and was bit by ants. The chair surely should have been moved during cleaning or by whoever does the yard work. The door that goes outside from the laundry room stopped opening a couple of days into the trip. The hinges are on the outside so I think the moist salt air probably affected that. There were more camp style chairs than beach chairs which were not as beach friendly. Weirdly none of the 5 bathrooms started with a full roll of toilet paper (1 had no toilet paper) and the extra rolls were also partially used small rolls. Not a big deal, we added toilet paper to our shopping list, but it seems like each bathroom might have started with a new roll. There were PLENTY of beach towels There was a cooler provided that you could take back and forth to the beach The master bath shower was awesome!! Loved the walk in closet. Good sized rooms. So much space. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

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

Perfect

The house was exactly as expected and right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock M.

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

No stress!!!

The property was amazing. View amazing. Listening to the waves at night. Amazing. Plenty of room for family and friends. Fished. Found sharks teeth. Played with the grandchildren. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Shark teeth and St. Augustine

We had a great time finding shark teeth (over 200 found!) and visiting St Augustine
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

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

Wedding Weekend

My family was in town for a wedding and decided to make a vacation out of it. Everyone was traveling to Ponte Vedra from different parts of Florida and reacted similarly when touring the home after arriving. They were surprised by the large bedrooms, location on a quiet stretch of beach, and expansive home. A couple of my children were working remotely and were able to find a quiet spot to conduct business away from the rest of the group. The house was better than described, and there were no problems entering the house after dark (a light was left on for us). The home was extremely clean, well-stocked, had comfortable beds, and you can't beat the location. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023