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The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!

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Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Place, South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Usina Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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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.

The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach!

The Great Escape is a 3 story, 4 bedroom, OCEANFRONT house that is located on the serene Ponte Vedra Beach. This gem boasts a 2nd story main living area, a 1st floor studio suite with private entrance and a 3rd floor loft. Sleeps 8

Welcome to The Great Escape! This oceanfront gem is located in the heart of beautiful, quiet and serene Ponte Vedra Beach. The house boasts 3 story beach living with amazing window and deck views and outdoor spaces, sleeps 8 and has been completely renovated from the ground up! Our Beautiful Beach House is nestled on a secluded stretch of beach that has no public parking or access nearby and is only 8 miles from historic downtown St. Augustine, just minutes from shopping, dining and the best tourist attractions.
The home has a newly remodeled, studio, mother-in-law suite on the first floor with its own private entrance, private kitchen, bathroom, sleeping space with king bed, living room, 55` smart tv, laundry and outdoor space.
The second story (the main living area) has amazing deck space overlooking Ponte Vedra Beach and the ocean and outdoor dining and grill that overlooks the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. The main living area has an open floor plan with lots of sunlight, window views, eat-in kitchen and living room. The main level master bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom has a queen bed. The loft on the third floor has two addition twin beds for the comfort of your family and friends. Each bedroom has its own smart tv and clothing storage.
The house sits just across from the Guana Ocean Environmental Reserve where you can hike, jog, kayak, and bike while surrounded by protected wildlife. More than 3,800 sea turtles hatch on Ponte Vedra Beach each year, and the Guana Reserve works hard to protect the wildlife that`s right outside our door! Outside on the property, enjoy visiting on the large balcony that includes a charcoal grill, a picnic table for beachside cookouts, reclining lounge chairs around the firepit for relaxing, and the perfect hammock for an afternoon siesta by the sea. This section of beach offers a lot of privacy, sounds and views of breaking waves, amazing seashells and some of the best surf fishing around, so bring your poles and catch dinner! In the evening enjoy the firepit while kicking back in the Adirondack chairs to enjoy the cool ocean breeze with a bottle of wine. Beach chairs and beach games are also provided! There is also a storage shed if you want to bring your own beach cruisers, poles and surf boards. More than
1. Quiet hours in town limits are from 9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and are enforced.
2. Absolutely no smoking/vaping inside the house. If you are smoking outside, all cigarette butts, must be disposed of properly and not left on the ground. Please return all outside furniture if moved, to the original location.
3. Maintain cleanliness at all times. Do not move furniture from its original location.
4. Maximum of two dogs per reservation, and the pet fee must be paid at the time of booking. No pets on furniture/beds.
5. Special events or gatherings/parties are not permitted during your stay. We must be made aware of the number of guests that will be staying and cannot exceed the maximum number of guests listed. Visitors are limited to two hours each day, not during overnight hours. No parking on the street please.

Checkout Procedures:
1. Please do your best to leave the house in good condition for the housekeepers. They very often have a limited amount of time to get the house clean and sanitized prior to the arrival of the next guest.
2. Remove ALL food and trash from the house. Place trash in the garbage bins provided for you and take to the end of the driveway to be picked up by the public waste management department (Garbage is Monday) Bring all bins back up to house after pick-up.
3. Start the dishwasher.
4. Gather all used bath linens and place in the bathtub.
5. Make sure thermostat is set 70 degrees, close all windows, and lock all doors.

***Additional fees can and will be applied to your reservation for leaving the house in excessive disarray, for damages or for leaving food and garbage inside the house.***
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tolomato River. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Tolomato River and a 1-minute drive from South Ponte Vedra Beach
The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach! offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. Quiet hours in town limits are from 9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and are enforced. 2. Absolutely no smoking/vaping inside the house. If you are smoking

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: With Deposit

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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Welcome Great Escape Sand Surf Fun Await you Ocean
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Welcome Great Escape Sand Surf Fun Await you Ocean House
Welcome Great Escape Sand Surf Fun Await you Ocean House

The Great Escape Oceanfront on Ponte Vedra Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Indira D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The House was not as we expected and description is unacurate. The floors were uneven. The kitchen was very small with old appliance and not fully equipped. Definitely it needs some upgrade. The bedsheets and towels needs to be change. They were dark and old. The mats around the house were dirty. The bathroom also very small and uncomfortably with barely any space to place toiletries. The bedrooms were small with a super tiny unuseful closet. Which was full of garbage and has not a space for your luggage. We found roaches inside the house. The host was attentive and the check in was easy. The view and location of the property were really good but definitely the house needs to be updated. I won’t consider renting this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The beach view is amazing. Private beach so was quiet and peaceful. And steps by the patio, so very easy access. The entire house was clean and all ready for our arrival. The host was awesome and very responsive. We would most definitely stay here again. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I really enjoyed house. Just the right size for the four of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely awesome!! Surf fishing was the best. We caught several varieties. Beach was not crowded as there is no public access to this part of the beach. Water was unusually clear for this part of Florida (so the locals tell me). House was great -- clean, stunning view from the living room. Communication with owner was fast and friendly. I hope to get the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Reunion on the BEACH

Good property, simple, the beach is the main attraction. Completely separate floors top and bottom, bottom floor surprisingly is a bit warmer with the AC on. Great deck top and bottom. No dishwasher, minimal pans. 90% of time spent outside, so house doesn’t need to check all the boxes. Slept 8 comfortably. Good value for the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway

Comfy, cozy. Away from everything and close to anything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., KY

Liked: Cleanliness

A for the A-frame!

My husband and I enjoyed all aspects of this cozy beach house during our 3-week stay. Great oceanfront location. Enjoyed both the sunny upstairs deck and shady downstairs deck. Very responsive host when we accidentally locked ourselves out after a long walk on the beach :)
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Great place to stay, right on the beach! Watched dolphins from deck! Kitchen was well stocked and the bed was very comfortable. Nice being close to St. Augustine. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena T., Longmont, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach house

This place was a great location to be on the beach. We felt at home and got the feel of what it would be to live on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was alright

The host is super responsive and a good communicator. The house needs work- pictures look good online, but the place needs some tlc. I was not aware that the master was separate from the rest of the house. Its like two different rentals stacked on top of each other. The ceiling was leaking onto the bed post in the master. On the main floor the flooring around some of the air registers were mushy and sink in when you step on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ursula C.

Great location

We loved the location and were able to visit St. Augustine and Amelia Island from there. Beautiful uncrowded beach in September. We made the best of the rainy weather. St. Augustine is beautiful! The house had a few issues - the window on the main level was leaking badly and dripped all the way to the jnlaw suite’s door so we used towels to catch the drips. Our friends said they saw a lot of roaches in the inlaw suite, some of which walked on them during the night. The gas stove’s front burner dial came off and we needed assistance from the contractor to turn off the gas and the ignition. Other than that, we had a good time anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great private location. Inside is a little beat but worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Time!

Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

The location of the house is great. They have everything you need for the beach. The house was a little smaller than anticipated, but the room below is a bonus! The kitchen could be stocked a little better. There were 4 adults and only 2 wine glasses. Also we needed a pan to warm up chicken and there was none. They were minor things. I would recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape Vacay

The location sells this house. The beach is rightcout the door, which is exactly what we wanted. And there were no crowds to deal with. Most of the time we nearly had the beach to ourselves. Yes, the house was on the small side, but it worked for us. I would have liked a bit more space in the 1st floor bathroom (particularly the vanity area) but we got by. Enjoyed spending time on the porches and the firepit area when we weren't on the beach. The host, Brian, responded promptly on the couple of occassions we needed something. I would recommend The Great Escape to anyone looking for a low key beach vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H., SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Quiet Beach

The house is small, but very livable. The downstairs suite is very nice a large king bed, sitting area, and kitchen. The only thing that would have improved the stay is more counter/pantry space, but it Is simply a space limitation that we worked with. Air worked very well. If you shut the door to the bedroom area, it gets a bit warmer in the bedrooms, but the solution is to open the door separating the living space from the bedrooms. Overall, the house is small but clean and works well. Even though the house sits on A1A, you really don’t hear any traffic from inside the house. The location and proximity to the ocean is amazing! The sound of the waves is constant. We spent many afternoons on the deck downstairs while watching the ocean. The ocean is literally in the back yard. Due to limited public beach access, you feel as if it is a semi-private beach. Would recommend this house and would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!!

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront Bliss

This was our second stay at Great Escape and we will most likely return in the future. Being steps away from the beach and the comfortable house, keep us coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach!

The house was great for us! Our son and family stayed upstairs with their dogs and my husband and I stayed downstairs. It is a perfect set up so we could all have some privacy. As soon as you open the door the beach is RIGHT there. The beach is very private with just neighbors using it. Sometimes we were the only ones on the beach with no one insight. We enjoyed sitting outside on the rear decks, eating and playing games. The breeze you get off the ocean made it much cooler. We took a nap in the hammock, used some of the beach toys that was provided, and especially enjoyed taking a quick rinse in the outdoor shower. A hose is also provided to give the dogs a bath before taking them back inside. The downstairs has a twin recliner loveseat for watching tv or just reading a book and the bed was comfortable. Upstairs has a larger kitchen and table for eating meals together. (Smaller full kitchen downstairs). Brian quickly responded to any questions we had and we’d love to return in the future. Thank you Brian for letting us enjoy your beach house for the week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

doris i.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great time at the house. On check in we couldn't get into the house but the owner communicated with us quickly and resolved the issue. There was five of us (all adults) and my brother had the downstairs all to himself which worked out great since he had his husky with him and our fur babies were not completely introduced to her. They slowly got to know each other and became friends. The view was unbelievable. You are really there for that view. You are just steps away from the beach. We even saw dolphins. We had our fur babies and my brother who is a veteran had his husky with him and they had a great time. The house does seem smaller than the picture but it worked out seamlessly. The only thing needed is just a few more kitchen utensils for cooking and potholders. We ate out most of the time but cooked dinner one of the days. I definitely recommend this home to anyone. Not crowded at all since we went the week before Memorial day. You will have a wonderful time and of course your fur babies.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Vacation

It was nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Great location

The house is small but well appointed. Kitchen was very small with very little counter and cabinet space. The location is amazing!! Only steps from the very private beach. We also enjoyed the fire pit area. We had another couple join us for a few days and the downstairs suite was perfect for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

If you’re looking for a vacation on the beach look no further. We stayed at the house most of the trip as we wanted as much time on the beach as possible. Private beach with immediate beach access as your back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront retreats

Our stay was wonderful. We can’t wait to go back. The house sits right on the ocean. We enjoyed our morning coffee sitting outside on the deck watching the ocean. The is a perfect beach house. The owners were a pleasure to work with. There are many things to do. St Augustine is only a few miles away which has some great restaurants. All in all it was great. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024