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Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Right on Saint Augustine Beach, Athena by the Sea offers a warm welcome with private walkway access to the beach. With a screened-in back porch and plenty of seating, you can unwind while taking in views of both directions and feel as though you have your own beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Beachfront Retreat

Athena by the Sea is a single-level beachfront home designed for relaxed coastal living and easy family getaways. Located directly on St. Augustine Beach, this three-bedroom, two-bath home offers unobstructed views of the sand, sea, and sky, along with a private walkway that leads straight from the backyard to the beach.

Inside, the home features a modern open floor plan that brings everyone together. The living area and dining space both enjoy ocean views, making it easy to gather for movie nights, shared meals, or simply watching the waves roll in. The kitchen is fully equipped for home cooking and opens naturally to the main living space, keeping the group connected throughout the stay.

All three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged on one level for convenience, and the two full bathrooms provide comfort and functionality for families or small groups. A full-size washer and dryer are available in the home, and all bed and bath linens are provided for your stay.

One of the highlights of Athena by the Sea is the screened-in back porch, furnished with ample seating and positioned to capture views in both directions along the shoreline. Whether enjoying a morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, the porch creates the feeling of having your own private stretch of beach.

With driveway parking and a prime beachfront setting, Athena by the Sea delivers comfort, simplicity, and true oceanfront living.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

102196

About the area

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
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Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach showing landscape views, general coastal views and a beach
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    2 min walk - 0.2 km
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    Butler Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anastasia State Park which includes a beach as well as an individual male
    Anastasia State Park
    7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Florida featuring street scenes
    St. George Street
    11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, Shutterstock ID 1225313707, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget
    Flagler College
    12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    18 min walk
  • World Famous Oasis Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Beachcomber
    5 min drive
  • A1A Beachside Diner
    5 min drive
  • Tides Oyster Co. & Grill
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat located?

Located in St. Augustine, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Beachfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints. We all enjoyed our stay. I would stay there again. Well equipped. Adding a gas grill would be nice. Our dog loved the screened porch. Nice walk way to the dunes and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott H.

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

Nice

Great location great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Great Vacation spot

We had the pleasure of staying at this adorable beachfront property, and it was truly a delightful experience from start to finish. The combination of the prime beachfront location, the charming property, and convenience to grocery stores, restaurants, etc. made for a memorable and relaxing getaway. I highly recommend this beachfront escape to anyone looking for a perfect beach vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

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

Great location

We loved the access to the beach. The drive to St Augustine was easy. Fantastic food in the area. The house itself has a great back porch with a view. The house was clean. The beds were fine. The neighborhood was quiet. We plan to come back and highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lori D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best privacy spot!

Everything was good, Dora was the best she answered all of my questions, the house was nice & only a short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Great Family Vacation Home

"Home" was perfect for combined familes' birthday celebrations. Property was as listed - comfortable size, bright and airy, well stocked kitchen. Large screened porch made up for restricted ocean view. Nice residential neighborhood. Quick access to prettiest beach on Florida east coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Nice oceanfront home, in a quiet neighborhood

Home was close to grocery, some good eateries, and only a short drive to St Augustine. House was clean - which is always important to me. Ceiling fans are out on the lanai/porch area to use when its warmer outside. Cable is provided, but owners need to provide a list of available channels, so you don't have to hunt for them. Also access to streaming channels to use with your own accounts. The bedding in my opinion needs to be updated. The king size room mattress was too hard to sleep on, so after the first night I moved to the other bedroom and though that one was smaller, it was more comfortable.Plenty of furniture in the living room to gather, good sized dining table for families and enough parking outside for a few cars. Enjoyed walking on the beach and just hanging out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding beach house. It was welcoming and comfortable. It was just perfect. Marty the homeowner was a wonderful host and answered all my questions. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay! The house was just the right size for our family and we especially enjoyed the screened in porch. The walk to the beach was much shorter than the picture shows, which was a nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a quick check in and the stay was amazing! The kitchen has everything you need! We had 4 adults and 2 kids. It’s a perfect location to downtown and there was a dollar general and Winn Dixie close by! Marty’s house was so clean and very home feeling! We will definitely be staying again with him! The sunsets and sunrises from this house were breathtaking!
Sunset over the house.
The boardwalk going to the ocean from the house.
The turtle living in the backyard.
Sunset over the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Well stocked and the neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed the private walk out to the beach. Coffee and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house on the beach was nice, clean, and very comfortable. It was very close to the ocean. My daughter and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

shane s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good here everything good
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

glynn j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property,clean, on quiet circle drive neighborhood tucked back in corner with private walkway to beach. Beach little crowded on weekend, but during week fine. Anastasia island has everything you need. Many excellent restaurants,grocery,surf shops, ebike rentals,ice cream and mini golf among other things. We never left the island. Wish I could move back here. Love St Aug.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Girls Only Beach Trip

We loved our stay the only problem we had was the long walk to the beach. It was so difficult for 3 of my family members due to age 76, 77, & 78
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW B.

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

Very Pleased

We stayed here for Christmas week. Very Pleased with the property. We will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Lovely

Nice and relaxing. I like staying on the beach. This had a private walk way and a benches where you can sit and enjoy watching the waves! Nice grassy area in back yard for 2 small pup's to walk and do their business as well,on a leash. Dunes are behind so didnt want them running in there lol. Store is down the street so that was a perk . Short drive to town as well. Very well stocked (dishes, pots pans). Would recommend. Oh! Love the screened in porch!! It is the length of the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Roaches everywhere! Cute but dirty

Living in FL I know you find a roach in the cleanest house from time to time but that is not what this is! Big ones, little ones, alive, dead, crawling on the ceiling! But it's not hard to see why. The lockbox was set to combo when we arrived, so the house was unlocked. The house stunk because there were nasty full trash cans in the garage. There was water sitting in the bottom of the dishwasher. The AC intake, the walls in the kitchen and all the air vents had thick black dust all over them. The sheets smelled like it hadn't been washed recently and the pillows were gross! There were hair balls rolling around the house and the back porch was black with dirt. The box springs had shredded by someone's cat. The direct beach access they advertise is a buried staircase and 20' climb over protected sand dunes that are posted with NO ACCESS signs. Here is why I am telling you all of this, besides feeling ripped off for paying a pet & cleaning fee when I had to clean! The management company that rents the house started a figure pointing game when I asked expressed my unhappiness with its cleanliness, stating the owner had her only cleaning and maintenance. The listing states plainly that they clean and maintain the properties they rent. The cleaners they sent didn't speak English and didn't come back like they said they would on their Google translator! My contract was with the management company. Management co, the owner- either way no one is taking care of this house!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024