St. Augustine Beach Vacation RentalLuxurious Waterfront home with Private Pool, Patio, and Boat Dock.

It features plenty of room for pick-up games, a child's jungle gym, and those yummy summer cook-outs! Amenities: Of course one of the biggest perks is the private dock and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Perfect for a small fishing expedition or just taking a 'drive' along the gorgeous Intracoastal waterway. Windsurf in the waterway, or the ocean if you are truly gifted. Take a tour to the military fort, Fort Matanzas (ah-ha, thus the name of the property for those wondering . . .), that the Spanish successfully held against the French for over one hundred years. In fact, you're so close to this historic National Monument, you could even row there if you were so inclined. Definitely take in a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets of the old city.

Unfortunately, you just can't have boat and beachfront access in the same home (unless, of course, you own your own private island--but then you wouldn't be reading this in the first place), but it's only a 5-7 minute walk to the sand. And what a beach it is! Since you're right at the Northern tip of the Matanzas Inlet, you're far enough away from the nearest car access to turn this beach into a particularly solitary stretch of sand. Play football or Frisbee on the beach, sneak off into the dunes with a wide beach towel and a nice (plastic) bottle of your favorite beverage, all without the hassle of tons of other vacationers.
Activities:
Like all our properties, full amenities are always included (full kitchen, high-speed wireless internet access, unlimited free local, state, and national calls [and international available on request], entertainment, linens, towels, an assortment of beach paraphernalia, washer/dryer, etc...).

Oh, the author of this page is salivating for his next vacation as we speak!
Area:
A billboard coming into St Augustine advertises miles and miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world ... and the rest is history. We are the nation's oldest city, settled in 1565 by Spanish soldiers under Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles. No one should miss touring the historic district, walking down St George Street, seeing how King Phillip's soldiers lived in the Castillo de San Marcos or perhaps taking a carriage ride down cobblestone streets. The Flagler era has Henry Morrison Flagler's original three luxury hotels steeped in history as well as his Memorial Presbyterian Church, the finest example of Venetian Renaissance architecture in America. The kids will love the Alligator Farm, the oldest attraction in the state of Florida and take then on the free boat ride out to Fort Matanzas, the back door fort that ended pirate raids in 1742.

Golf: You are also only 10 minutes from Marineland and about 90 minutes from Mickey Mouse and/or the Space Center. If you get really bored (hard to imagine) call us for a boat ride in the magnificent harbor adorned with sail boats and the Bridge of Lions. Your host and local historian extraordinaire Gary Hartley might even give his personal insights for those brave souls who yearn for 'the rest of the story.

Guest Book: During the week of October 16th through the 23rd, 2004, we stayed at the Matanzas House with my husbands sisters and their spouses, also his 90 yr. old aunt. We can honestly say that we all had a really enjoyable vacation. The home is not lacking in anything. We had everything we could need or want on a beach vacation. The fishing off the back dock was wonderful, and what beautiful sunsets every evening sitting out by the pool or relaxing in the hot tub. Sunrises on the beach across the street every morning. We have some incredible pictures to remember those mornings. The home was perfectly clean, very equipped with all kitchen needs, even beach towels along with plentiful linens. I can't think of anything negative at all. It was a wonderful time for all, and we look forward to using the same place for more reunions of family members. Pat and Tony Hoffmann

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