See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this condo is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Add dates for prices
About this property
See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺
Hurricane survival October-November 2024 discount! Everything looks fine, thankful for your thoughts & prayers! Looking for a romantic & fun time with sun & moonrises over the ocean? This is it. A great place to create lasting memories. Engagements, celebrations for anniversaries, birthdays, and sharing time; mother daughter, father son, sister time…. Or “me” time. Beach is great for swimming, surfing, shelling, fishing, walking, and relaxing to just sit & watch & listen.
Attractions: Attractions within 2 miles walking distance: https://www.theplayers.com/ Sawgrass shopping village: shops, restaurants
Attractions 30 -45 minutes driving time: Quaint small mom & pop shops: arts, crafts, walk towns to eat & shop: Headed South: St. Augustine- oldest historical city Headed North: Ferindina Beach Hannah Park: beach, picnic area Atlantic beach:beach, eateries, shopping Neptune Beach: beach, eateries, shopping Jacksonville Beach:beach, pier, eateries Headed West: Town center recent and modern: shopping, restaurants
Enjoy…. Condo First floor, direct access to beach within 10 feet. Hear the sounds of the waves. Smell the salt air. See beach activities: ships, sailboats, dolphins, fish, birds carrying their catch, parasails, and more on any given day. Watch the tide roll in and roll out. See breathtaking sunrises & speechless moonrises. Look for the stars and ships passing in the night and day as your troubles melt away.
This 900 sq foot 1 bedroom, full bathroom with tub & shower, and kitchen all with direct access to walk onto your beach front property is awaiting you. A hose is located at end of walkway to rinse off your findings, chairs, and feet. Your door is a few feet from your oceanfront walk & view.
Updated tile, paint, crown molding, granite countertops, brand new refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker can all be yours with a fully equipped kitchen (drip & Kruger coffee makers, oven toaster, blender, counter grill, microwave, oven, electric stove top, etc).
This unique little gem is a perfect retreat to get-away, be together, or work within a solitude and quietness as the Atlantic Ocean energizes you & refreshes your soul.
After your fun filled activities; enjoy a restful time watching your favorite TV shows via streaming as you see the ocean waves.
Your walks on land or beach will be filled with extra sights of multi-million dollar estates and private clubs stretching miles going north or south. They are amazing in size, design, and style. Then, you have the natural beauty that is priceless of beach. Your time & experience will be cherished. Nearby Dining: Publix Sawgrass Shopping Center: Nona Blue-ask for high top table outside or sit at outside bar facing road. Ask for their homemade guacamole/ salsa & chips. 🌟🌟🌟 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️🕯️
Winn-Dixie Shopping Center: Woodys BB Q 🏝🏝🏝 🕯🕯
Tum Tim Thai 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️🕯️
Poppy’s Italian 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Seafood & on intracoastal: Capps on the Water Palm’s Fish Camp Palm Valley Outdoors ( PVO) Barbara Jeans
Views on Intercostal: sit outside: Capps on the Intracoastal Water is an all time top- of-the-list for everything. Usually a wait, but the view while you wait is worth it. You can also order drinks & food (apps) while you wait. Bars (3) are open seating. Be sure to go the the very far back bar as first choice. Sunsets! Like your condo oceanfront sunrise. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏝 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️
Palm’s Fish Camp 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️
Palm Valley Outdoors PVO Lots of water activity outside 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️
Barbara Jeans 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️
Valley Smoke 🌟🌟🌟 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️🕯️
Fine Dining
Marker 32 All time All levels the Best ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Eleven South ⭐️⭐️ 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Three Forks 🌟 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️(fire pit inside)
Capital Grill 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Medure’s HH (bar area)is best deal-arrive early. if in booth by window 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝
Ruth Chris if in booth by window 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ 🏝🏝🏝🏝 🏝️
Palm’s Valley Fish Camp On the St. John’s River 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Pizza Al’s on A1A (⭐️, if in booth by porthole in back) 🏝️🏝️🏝️
V’s Pizza on Canal Street inside view of bar is notable 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Pusser’s Outside 🌟🌟🌟 🏝🏝🏝 🕯️🕯️
Reviews are solely my opinion from my experience over the 40 years of dining out. As you know, everyday is different, moods and experiences are personal and that’s what makes them fun.
Ratings are based on a learning curve taking my top favorite places. I am recommending all of the above. The list is not all inclusive… so, if you are wanting more variety.. goggle is our friend.
View: relates to outside, and not to be confused with inside ambulance. No star, no view to speak of outside
Five star best view of outside ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food Taste & Service 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝
Ambulance inside appeal 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
How do you choose? Is view more important? Then go for the most ⭐️’s. The food at all is good.
Suggestion, first day in: Nona Blue High Top or sit at outside bar facing road. Afterwards, shop at Publix, arrive at condo ready to relax. You are seven minutes from condo.
Bon Appe’tit! I live nearby in the event you need anything. I want you to be comfortable & have anything you need. Overtime, I have added what guests have suggested. Please, feel free to text & or call me on my cell. I would love to hear from you, just let me know everything’s ok, or, if there is something you need. Thank you for choosing 659A Retreat 11. 🏝️🌺 donna🪷. I have added a concierge package as an additional arrangement. It can include stocked kitchen, guests privileges to private clubs for gym & dining, heated lap & family pool, hot tub enjoyment for the most extravagant experience. Simple extravagance is at condo, peaceful, private, and unique.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking, additional fees could apply.
Location highlights
In a village
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
Next to a golf course
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Pickleball
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
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
Rules
Reach for the stars, you may land on the moon, I hope you see the sunrise.
See sun & moonrise: search for times.
Bring a container to collect your prizes from the ocean shore.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets, HOA regs., additional fees could apply.
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Note from host: An adult vacation, no children, please.
Events
No events allowed
Quiet get away, HOA regulations.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, additional fees could apply.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Quiet get away, HOA regulations.
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
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
About the area
Located in Sawgrass, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, this condo is next to a golf course and on the beach. TPC Sawgrass and Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oceanfront Park and Rhoda Martin Cultural Heritage Center. Beaches Arts Center and Neighborhood Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Ponte Vedra Beach travel guide
Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig)
22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
5 min drive
Nona Blue Modern Tavern
4 min drive
Pusser's Bar & Grille
5 min drive
Poppy's Italiano
4 min drive
Tropical Smoothie Café
5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 located?
Located in Sawgrass, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Atlantic Beach and Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn Club. Sawgrass Village is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.
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See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Can’t beat the location … steps from the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Simon
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our best VRBO experience to date, it was a fabulous location, beautiful apartment right on the beach. The apartment was well equipped, clean and tidy, easy access and close to local shopping and dining.
We had a wonderful vacation and Donna made everything so easy for our family. The property is beautiful and in a perfect location. We can't wait to go back and stay again.
Anna
One of our favorite beach vacations. Love the lanai and the sounds of the surf! The condo is well furnished and very comfortable. Donna is a wonderful host and promptly communicates.
A wonderful property and spectacular location. Steps to the sand, a porch to relax and listen to the waves and watch the sunrise. Comfortable accomodations, everything we needed was provided plus a few bonus items. Great communication with Donna. We could not have been more pleased!
This is a gem, hostess was so kind to us as we needed to extend our stay twice. The beach view is wonderful and king bed very comfy. Kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook and several good restaurants very close by.
We hope to be back soon.
A wonderful stay at this beautiful condo located on the Oceanside. Amazing sunrises and a beautiful beach for our early morning walks. Spent every evening sitting in the lanai enjoying the sound of the surf looking out at the ocean while enjoying a glass of wine.
Highly recommended!!
Donna has the perfect property for a couple. Very well stocked with beach stuff, pots/pans, coffee, oils etc. Easy access to the unit and Donna always responds so quickly. We’re ready to come back and it’s only been a week.
Donna our host always was quick with a response whenever we had a question or a concern.The condominium exceeded our expectations.Truly a beautiful place all the way around.Great views of the Atlantic Ocean every single day.Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
This place is absolutely wonderful. The beautiful view and ability to walk straight out to the beach is just one of the reason I would want to stay here whenever I am in the area. The apartment is extremely clean, has beautiful decor, and is very quiet, not to mention one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in. Donna is the ultimate hostess, making sure your stay is worry free. The multiple amenities and extras Donna provides eliminates those frequent trips to the store to get those small things needed when traveling. We hope to visit again soon!
This property is perfectly located. Literally 9-10 steps from your sliding glass door to a pier that puts you on the beach. Shopping and great dining nearby. Donna is a superb host who only wants to make sure her guests are happy and well taken care of. The condo is comfortable and nicely maintained. A comfortable king bed is a huge plus! We loved it!
It was a fantastic stay, amenities left nothing out that made it a wonderful place to stay. Just ten steps to the walkway down to the beach. The owner provided us with plenty of restaurant selections. Our favorite was Aunt Kate’s. Ten minutes to a Publix and stores.
Overall rating should be a 10.
Donna was the best host you could ask for. The communication was quick and always helpful. The Condo is as good as it gets!! The photos don't do it justice, even thought they are excellent. A quiet neighborhood, right on the ocean, great amenities in the Condo, as I said, as advertised and more.. Already thinking about when I can go back.
Everything was wonderful!! Loved the location. The only issues we had was the hallway as getting repainted, new carpet so alot of dust was brought into the condo. And a ceiling fan would have been helpful in the bedroom as it was hotter than the rest of the condo. BUt overall, a wonderful experience.
A Healing Oasis by the Beach – Perfect for Mayo Clinic Visitors
We could not have asked for a better place to stay. The property was incredibly well-stocked and comfortable, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. The porch quickly became our favorite spot—we spent every evening there watching the sun set over the ocean. It was the kind of peace and beauty you don’t realize you need until you have it.The private beach was absolutely pristine—quiet, clean, and calming. It was a true retreat.We were in town for appointments at the Mayo Clinic, and while the Clinic spoke to my physical health, coming “home” to this property each day was what my soul needed. It gave me space to rest, reflect, and truly feel at ease during a challenging time.The location is also incredibly convenient to the Mayo Clinic, making it an ideal choice for out-of-town patients looking for somewhere serene and off-campus to stay. I plan to book this property again for future visits—it was everything I hoped for and more.Sincere thank you to the host for providing an amazing space, excellent communication and having literally everything we needed.
Approaching this oasis, we were greeted by a premium parking space that was closest to the entrance of this amazing property. Entering the living room, we found smart furniture and a 65" TV. Which we enjoyed winding down in the evenings. The king size bed was so comfortable with luxious sheets. (We plan to purchase the same brand for our home.). We noticed how a solid night sleep enhanced our experience. The full kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. By the way, there are shops and restaurants near by. We enjoyed sitting in the adirondack chairs drinking coffee on the lenai while watching vividly colorful sunrises. Just through the glass doors from the lenai, we enjoyed access to a private beach. The ocean sounds and breeze made walks on the sand extremely peaceful. The host was easily accessible and responsive. WELL RECOMMENDED!
We lived in Ponte Vedra Beach for over 20 years and go back a couple times a year to visit friends. We always stay in a condo on the beach in the same area as this one. However, this was our first stay at this particular condo. It was excellent! Very clean, well kept, perfectly furnished and Donna has equipped the unit with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is well stocked with essentials and there are even beach chairs and umbrellas available. Our only difficulty was with the electronic keyboard to enter the unit. I've used those things many times and never encountered one as confusing and loud as that one when it opens. Once you figure out the system, it's pretty easy to use but not intuitive at all. Be patient when you first get there! I used a few words I'm not proud of.
Regardless, I would highly recommend this unit and we will certainly be booking it on a future trip.