Nestled on quiet Butler Beach, Ocean Breeze Beach Retreat offers an open and bright beach home with a relaxing atmosphere. Unwind in the heated spa or take a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by deck space perfect for sunbathing. Enjoy evenings on one of two huge covered screened-in porches overlooking the pool area.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach
Our Ocean Breeze Beach Retreat is located on quiet cul-de-sac just two houses back from the beach.
This is an open and bright beach home on the desirable Anastasia Island beach called Butler Beach. It has an in-ground pool and heated spa in the backyard with plenty of deck space for sunning yourself after spending a relaxing morning at the beach. Fully fenced backyard, but be careful with small dogs as the metal fence has 4 inch gaps.
Two huge covered screened-in porches face the pool deck area and there is a ping pong table located on the second floor screened-in porch. The house has two televisions--one large smart tv in the living room and a smaller smart TV in one of the upstairs bedroom.
The open floor plan features tall ceilings and great flow from the eat-in kitchen to the great room and into the dining area. The master suite features large closet, a large bathroom and there are two wonderful East facing covered porches.
The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.
There are bicycles for rent, as well, nearby. Butler Beach, where this house is located, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast of Florida. It’s an expansive white powder beach! You’ll find fisherman, bikers when the tide recedes, walkers, surfers, kite boarders, shell gatherers, and of course sun bathers! St. Augustine city center, only 10 minutes north, is the most ancient, gorgeous city in Florida...and America for that matter! It hosts restaurants, stunning historic churches, some of the finest art galleries and a myriad of chic boutique shops. The first Friday of every month features an Art Walk, where some galleries even serve refreshments and stay open in the evening. As you walk cobble stone streets you have opportunity to explore history all around you, often hearing church bells. You can sight see through horse and buggy or trolley tours, or just shop til you drop! You will want to return year after year!
Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.
Important info about pool heating and fees: Both the spa and the pool will be at the same temperature if you choose to heat the pool because they share the same plumbing and heater. Most people prefer a heated spa in colder temperatures to a heated pool because the spa is set to 101 degrees and the pool heater would be set to 85 degrees. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. The heating of the spa is included with your stay. If you want to heat the entire pool we have an additional heating fee of $199 plus $25 per night to maintain the temperature. If you arrive at the house and change your mind about the pool heating, the initial heating fee of $199 will not be refunded.
Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.
The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.
Per St Johns County regulations, only ten people are allowed per rental, not counting children 12-years-old or younger. That means this property is allowed up to 10 adults and the rest of the guests must be 12 and under.
We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Shampoo
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
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 sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
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
Booking this property means you have read and agree to the terms in the rental agreement and pool waiver. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced.
Guests with average of less than 4 star rating are subject to review and possible cancellation. Max of 4 cars allowed, no parking on street or grass.
Pool/lawn services can occur any day. No refund for utility/internet issues. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 fee + cost of shipping.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
2 min drive
Starbucks
4 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant
3 min drive
Dunkin'
4 min drive
Taco Libre
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach located?
Located in Butler Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Butler Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Ocean Breeze - Pool & Heated Spa, Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Beach Reviews
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Great space for our large group (6 adults, 3 elementary aged kids and a toddler) Everything was clean, beds were comfortable and clear signage everywhere
The home was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 5 children. The pool was a great plus and our littles loved it. The location is perfect. It's close to everything you need, but in a location where it's almost as if you have your own private beach. The walk to the beach is short and easy. You will need assistance with any carts of beach items you have though because the boardwalk does have some steps. Not a hard thing though. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was very well stocked, and there was plenty of room for the kids to play and for everyone to have their own space. Lots of places for family time as well. We will definitely be back!
We only stayed for a couple of nights, but the property was awesome. The neighborhood the house is in is the best in the St. Augustine area for those visiting the beach for vacation. There’s easy access to the beach, it is close to restaurants and grocery stores, and it is on a quiet street.
Me and my family have a great time. The house is big and comfortable for all of us.The beach was a walking distance and you can even see it thru the second floor balcony. We didn’t have any inconveniences. If we decided to visit saint Augustine again we definitely rent here again, we love it!
Perfect vacation home! The location was perfect. The beach was almost private, not crowded at all!! The home had a great use of space with lots of sleeping options for our large family! It's a short drive to grocery stores, restaurants and the old city!! The host are very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!!
My family had a great time at this property. Plenty of room, loved the hot tub and the close proximity to the beach. Lots to do in St Augustine! There were a few issues which were promptly resolved. Good communication. My only suggestion is a deep cleaning to floors and woodwork.
House was very roomy, property manager responded quickly. Nice and close to a great beach. There were a few minor fixes to do but they came promptly. It was chilly and we asked for more and someone was over in a couple of hours. Great house for family get togethers. House felt very comfortable
We really enjoyed being able to be together as a family. It was great sitting on the screened porch and watching the kids in the pool. The pool is long and narrow, but our teenagers enjoyed it. The house was nice and we slept well. The accommodations were good for the nine of us.
Property is awesome for a big group. Walking distance to the beach was a huge plus. Dishwasher didn’t work and a gate didn’t work which could have been bad if someone wasn’t inside and did have the code memorized. Over all is was a great experience.
It was excellent, very well instructed. 5 min walk to the beach. Spacious. Does need enough beach towels for amount of people staying on property that it allows, there were only 6 when we registered 10, but that truly is the only complaint.. it was an amazing property, with amazing hosts!
We are six cousins who do an annual trip together. We had a wonderful week at this lovely, well appointed home. Easy access to the beach, shopping and area attractions. Very comfy beds and furniture and great kitchen set up! Owners were very attentive and responsive … have already recommended this property to several friends and would definitely stay here again!
We stayed during Memorial Day weekend with 3 families. There was plenty of space for all of us to relax without feeling cramped. The pool was a perfect size for our kids and adults to relax in! The other thing is neighbors are a little close but it didn't bother us because we stayed in or were out at the pool/beach when they were out. Very quiet neighborhood and close to restaurants. Perfect location!
Family-friendly, clean property with a great pool!
Our family very much enjoyed our stay at Ocean Breeze. The pool is wonderful. Our six-year-old granddaughter couldn't wait to get in the pool every morning and learned to swim there. Communication with David was easy, and he responded quickly to any questions we had. The house is clean and set up well. We hope to come back someday!
We had a great time with our family. The house was roomy and clean inside and had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach, which was nice. About 15 minutes to downtown St Augustine which was perfect for us. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub with our babies. All bedrooms are upstairs except the bunk bed, which is in a cubby downstairs (not much privacy for that one). The big table was great for family game nights and dinners. We would definitely stay here again. We have already booked another trip in one of their other properties!
This is the first stay for all of us in the area. The house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and close walking distance to the beach.
A couple of items to note:
The refrigerator was extremely loud and the person sleeping in the futon bunk had to wear earplugs to sleep
The dishwasher was horrible and once we ran it couldn’t tell if dishes were clean so often hand washed dishes.
The dryer destroyed 2 shirts that got caught inside during the drying cycle.
The pool is nice and hot tub was wonderful!
I would definitely stay here again
This was a great place to stay for our family of 8 --a 1-yr old, a 4&5 yr old, 4 parents and a grandmother all found areas of the house enjoyable. The pool provided hours of fun, the beach was not crowded, though the walk there was more like 8+ minutes with the children. The owner was very responsive and the ping pong table was a great hit.
Water pressure varied, some beds were soft and noisy, and there were issues with the pool -sometimes we had to fill the pool and the hot tub just heated the whole pool and never got hot enough itself. Bring your own beach equipment and body wash, but the owner provided enough laundry and dishwasher soap for the 4 days we were there. We would come back again.
Myself and my wife stayed here for 32 nights February 2024. We had some visitors for about a week. The house was great. There was sun in the morning out by the pool, then later in day on the porch next to the pool and then on the west facing porch on the second floor. The management team, David and Patti and others, were very responsive. There were a couple of issues in the beginning that were addressed very promptly. We had the pool heated and it worked fine. The neighborhood is great for walking around and since the house is on a dead end, there is no traffic. It’s a short walk to the beach and it’s great to be able to drive on the beaches in St Augustine Beach.
From the moment my husband & I arrived.we were plesantly suprised with this home. The host, David had contacted us that morning .He was a text or call away the whole time we were there. I had packed too much extra stuff. This home was complely stocked.The kitchen was a delight to cook in . The home is really spacious 3 of the bedrooms have an outside balcony.One had a ping pong table which my neices loved The bathrooms are not tight at all. The living areas were big enough so we could all be together. 9 adults + . But plenty of spaces for alone time. The pool and hot tub area was wonderful ,we did not use it as i expected but it was clean and maintained while we were there. There is a path to the beach a few houses over It was a wonderful place for our 2023 Thanksgiving Memories. Well worth the $$$
We enjoyed our 4 night stay at this beautiful home. There were 7 adults, 1 child and 2 teens. The spa was popular with many but the water temperature was too chilly for swimming since we didn't request that the pool be heated. We had some difficulty getting into the house but that was immediately solved with one phone call. The living room does not have enough seating for the number of people without moving furniture. The outside porch is a spacious place to spend time when the weather is warmer. We did spend a few hours on the beach one day. There was intermittent rain the other days. Being Christmas vacation, there were other activities to keep us occupied. We joined the crowds at Nights of Lights in downtown St.Augustine but avoided the traffic by parking outside the city and riding the free shuttle. We do highly recommend this home for your vacation. It is not on the beach but a short walk away.
Linda E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joanne D.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not clean up on arrival
The downstairs floors were swept but quite dirty when we arrived. The dishes in the cupboards were greasy and dirty. We realized this was because the dishwasher filter was clogged with old food! Then the AC unit downstairs wasn't working properly, the refrigerator wasn't cooling, and the ice maker wasn't working. All these things combined to leave a poor initial impression. The owner was receptive to our issues however and brought around a window AC unit to help cool downstairs which worked very well and by the next day the regular unit had started working again (the settings had apparently been changed by the prior tenant leading to frozen pipes or something, so once they thawed and started to drain the AC was good! My husband fixed the fridge and I cleaned our the dishwasher filter then rewashed all the dishes and glasses. Our family enjoyed our stay after this was all taken care of. The rooms upstairs were all very comfortable and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The washer and dryer worked well, and everyone enjoyed the pool. A few suggestions for the owner: have a rack on the screened porch for towels, add an outside shower for rinsing after the beach instead of the nearly unusable hose, and do some landscaping at the entrance.