Summer Haven Beach House in St Augustine

Enjoy privacy in our four story home nestled in an Oak and Magnolia Hammock just one block from the ocean. Our house is surrounded with lush trees that reach up to the third floor. Built in '92, this custom home is luxurious with many windows, wood detailing and decorated with art from neighboring artists and pieces from around the world. The birding is fantastic with views in all directions through the trees from the ground up to the tree tops. We have nesting green and yellow-crowned night herons, along with many songbirds including painted buntings. 

Our house boasts a crow's nest which affords panoramic views of the ocean, ICW - Matanzas River, Summer Haven River, Marshlands, Matanzas inlet and Monument, and of course a spectacular sunset and sunrise. You can see south to Marineland, and north to the St. Augustine Beach pier. The yard is lovely, sheltered by the large trees and has a hammock and a slide and zip line for kids.

The fourth floor loft with 360 degree ocean and river views, has a king size bed, full size bed and bath with jacuzzi bath tub.
The third floor has a queen size bed, two bedrooms with full size beds, one bathroom, living room with large picture windows, and a sitting room with a private balcony stretching from the east and south sides of the house.
The second floor has an open plan with kitchen, dining room, living area with television/dvd and a bathroom. There is also a shaded porch with stairs to enter on this level and a hammock.
The first floor has one bedroom and bathroom with laundry facilities and separate entrance (but is still connected with interior staircase).

The house is very well insulated and lends itself to open air or ac/heat.

Summer Haven is a lovely historic neighborhood with long-time residents that know what a special spot this is - it used to be home to the Mellon and Carnegie families back in the day. Their descendants still own some of the original homes and walking around can be like stepping back in time. There are modern homes with the historic homes and all ages call Summer Haven home.

• Crow's nest, private for nude sunbathing or stargazing and is the spot for sunsets, sunrises and shuttle launches (unless you want to watch from master bedroom :)) The views are spectacular! You can see Fort Matanzas, Marineland, Matanzas Inlet, ICW, ocean, rivers and marshes.
• Jacuzzi bathtub 4th floor
• 2 private balconies
• modern kitchen
• television/dvd player
• stereo
• washer/dryer
• shaded yard
• 2 hammocks
• slide & zip line

Walking distance from the house you can enjoy the beach, fishing on the river or the ocean, boating, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Park with free boat ride to visit the Fort (with the east coast's largest colony of nesting Least Terns), turtle nesting in season, kayaking, surfing, dining at local restaurant and bar on inlet, Summer Haven River, ICW/ Matanzas River and Marineland (low tide beach walk only). There are two surf spots which the locals love on either side of the inlet. When the wind is up we get kite boarders who are friendly and fun to watch.

All drives from our house are beautiful either north or south on A1A, a national historic and scenic road that stretches from Key West to Maine.

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city is 15 minutes north with historic sightseeing, boat tours, ghost tours, shopping dining, water sports, carousel, Castillo de San Marcos, Alligator Farm, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Museums, Outlet Mall, Anastasia State Park, Lighthouse, and the list goes on - not even mentioning the beach!

Crescent Beach, 5 minutes north,  is a local favorite with shopping, dining, and a new spa, Island Spa & Massage.

Marineland is just south 3 minutes, is the world's first oceanarium and offers a variety of dolphin encounters.

Washington Oaks State Park is just 5 minutes south with beach and river access, wonderful walks and birding, and gardens.

Palm Coast, only 10 minutes south offers Hammock Dunes resort - very upscale resort with golf and spa and nearby shopping and dining. mmmmm.

Flagler Beach is 15 minutes south and shouldn't be missed, very quaint and local and A1A is right on the beach here.

Daytona Beach is only 35 minutes south on scenic and coastal A1A with its famous beach and racetrack.

The World Golf Village is 35 minutes north and Jacksonville is 50 minutes away.

Orlando theme parks and attractions are only 90 minutes south.

We suggest Daytona Beach International Airport, Jacksonville International, or Orlando airports for easy access.

Security Deposit of $500 is required and rates are based on 8 people.

$250 cleaning fee for weekly rentals, or inquire for shorter stays. Pets require a $200 non-refundable deposit. 

Inquire about monthly rates.

Two night minimum please.