Places to stay near South Ponte Vedra Beach Recreation Area

The Lazy Pirate | Fire Pit, Mural, Arcade + Hunt

Ahoy, me hearties! Set yer course for The Lazy Pirate! Just three miles from downtown St. Auggie and 6 miles from the nearest beach, this 3 bed/2 bath cottage-style treasure awaits. A fully restored 1946 historic gem, it's got coastal charm aplenty. Enjoy a stocked coffee/tea bar, a swashbucklin' kids' room, a retro Pac-Man arcade game, fire pit with a fenced yard, an outdoor mural, BBQ grill, candy vending machines, and the hidden pirate challenge. Drop an anchor, and come get lazy with us!

Waterfront - Lion’s Bridge & Old Town View

Walk across the Bridge of Lions to downtown St. Augustine with amazing restaurants and attractions. Half a mile to historic downtown! Less than 1 mile to the Castillo de San Marcos fort. Anastasia State Park Beach, the world famous Alligator Farm and Zipline, and the lighthouse are less than two miles away. Several restaurants and bars only a few blocks away. Whether going to the old fort, lighthouse or Flagler College, our home provides a great base for exploring an amazing part of Florida!

Penthouse Artist Haven Ocean front Penthouse

Nestled along a pristine stretch of semi-private beach is this historic artists haven offering an absolute beachfront location like no other. This unique home is split into 3 separate floors, where you will be renting the entire top penthouse level. Inside you will find open studio living with a luxe king bed and a front and rear balcony. Enjoy uninterrupted ocean views from the panoramic windows while you relax & watch dolphins play in the surf and stunning sunsets spread across the sky.

Walk Historic Downtown! “Blue Heaven”

Stunningly renovated cottage combines modern amenities with vintage charm... * 2 master suites with queen beds * Quiet neighborhood walking distance to explore The Nation's Oldest City * Clawfoot tubs inside and out (along with showers, of course!) * Big screened-in porch with hanging daybed * Off-street paved parking * Fenced yard, Weber grill, gas fire pit * Fast Wi-Fi and Smart TV * 2 blocks to Fish Camp, Ice Plant and LaNuvelle * 10 minute walk to central downtown St Augustine

The Beach House

Vilano Beach, St Augustine! Enjoy a beautiful sunrise just across the street from the ocean (with access 2 blocks south). Feast at great restaurants within walking distance while enjoying the sunset over the Inter-coastal Waterway. Easy access to historic downtown with a 10 min drive/Uber or enjoy a water taxi from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve is available a few miles north for hiking/biking trails, kayaking & fishing. The entire home is yours!

Waterfront Cottage on Private Island in Preserve

Longvue is an Old Florida house set on private Medicis island in the Intracoastal Waterway surrounded by the Guana/Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (73,000 acres) and Stokes Landing Conservation Preserve (300 acres). Private floating dock with tidal access to the IWC. Very private island with 6 residences. The 10 acre island is surrounded by rivers, marsh flats and fresh water ponds. Boat/Kayak to the National Reserve and walk the trails to S. Ponte Vedra Beach.

4Bed, 3Bath-Heated Pool & SPA-Don't You Wanna?

Don't You Wanna...4 Bedroom, 3 Bath with HEATED POOL, SPA, and Outdoor Shower located in the heart of Vilano Beach of historic St. Augustine, FL. Our conveniently located home allows you to bring family and friends to share memories with a nice sunset or sunrise just down the street at the third street beach access point. Want to have a nice dinner at one of the most popular restaurants in all of St. Augustine? Walk around the corner to Cap's On The Water for great dining.

The Shire on 1 acre marshfront with dock and Spa

One of a kind 1930s historic home, newly renovated and transformed into a beautiful secluded getaway. new luxury finishes, while holding its traditional charm. No Events allowed. Rooftop deck, sunrise views of the Atlantic ocean, Downtown, and sunsets over the river. The new dock with covered roof hosts a national geographic like eco system. It’s short walk to the beach and 3 miles to downtown St George street. Follow along @carcabaroad for weekly content of the home.

Dune Bungalow

Cottage style home with comfortable porches to enjoy sound of ocean waves breaking on the front and back porches. Pool in the back yard (heated by request for $50 per day) cookshed, fenced with lush trees and woods to the east. The inside looks large with high wood ceilings and multiple windows and glass doors to the beautiful pool area. Located on a dead end street in a family neighborhood with 5 star restaurants nearby. Fifteen minute drive to downtown St. Augustine.