Oceanfront Paradise! 2\/2 mins from St. Augustine! Great for families & couples!
About this apartment rental
Direct OCEANFRONT! Newly-redecorated! The Great Wave at Seawatch of Vilano is a beautifully BEACHY condo that is the PERFECT coastal getaway for your next romantic retreat, couples weekend, or dream family beach holiday in our nation’s oldest city- St. Augustine! Ideally located and outfitted with your family’s needs in mind, the Great Wave will help you create memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime. The Great Wave has the capacity to sleep 7 comfortably in 2 large bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The bright, spacious living room has a queen sleeper sofa and twin chair-and-a-half sleeper, both with cool gel foam mattresses so that everyone gets the ultimate restful night’s sleep. Both large, sea life-themed bedrooms are tastefully furnished and have comfy king-sized beds and both bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body bar soap, lotion, and make-up removing wipes. The oceanside Starfish bedroom has its own private door that opens out to the spacious screened-in patio overlooking the ocean, sand dunes, and grassy play area. The Starfish ensuite has a tub/shower combo with your choice of the rain shower head and/or the handheld massage shower head. The tub/shower and toilet are closed off from the single sink bathroom vanity area for greater privacy. The Starfish’s new king bed has a nightstand on both sides that have integrated USB ports for charging all your devices. The poolside Sea Turtle bedroom has a king bed equipped with an adjustable base and remote control so that you decide your own level of comfort. The head of the bed can be raised to improve sleep and for optimal TV viewing of the 42” Smart TV. Both nightstands also have integrated USB ports so everyone can stay charged. The Sea Turtle’s ensuite has a standup shower with a brand-new glass sliding door and a multi-setting massage shower head with handheld option great for washing off kiddos after a fun filled day at the beach. Bath towels and “sand-free” beach towels are provided and labeled for your use. The Great Wave is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway in peaceful Vilano Beach. It is close to all the action of St. Augustine and the many local attractions that are only minutes away! The Great Wave gives your family nearly unlimited options in how you want to spend your valuable vacation time. Whether you want to relax on our semi-private beach with the provided beach chairs and sun shade canopy or in the chaise lounges under the umbrellas by the pool, it’s all up to you! Would you like to be on the ocean but away from the bothersome sand? Our screened-in porch provides the proximity to the sea combined with the comfort of a breezy, bug-free environment replete with lounge chairs and a new ceiling fan. The unique, staggered architecture of Seawatch creates a very special space where the view from the back patio will make you feel like you are in your own private paradise! Everyone will love the Great Wave’s easy accessibility as it is conveniently located on the first floor, a short walk from the parking area and our own boardwalk that leads to the beach. The front door looks out over the newly redone and sparkling pool so you can keep an eye on the kids and grandma :) Everyone can kick back poolside in the plentiful provided seating. The back door opens out to the patio which then leads to the lush lawn where family fun can be had with yard games like bocci ball or ultimate frisbee! The Seawatch tennis court is available to all guests staying at the Great Wave and tennis balls and rackets are provided for your use. If you would prefer to park your car and leave it parked underneath our covered and reserved parking space, you may do so and you may be able to save money on parking in St. Augustine by taking a quick Uber/Lyft ride into town instead of paying for the public parking garage or wasting time searching for on-street, metered parking. The Great Wave also has ample additional parking for guests so there is space for the whole family! Want to explore your new surroundings? St. Augustine has trolley and train tours that run everyday and there is a variety to choose from depending on your interests, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides for those animal lovers. Walking Ghost Tours are popular and filled with local history and lore that is exciting for both young and young of heart. The San Sebastian Winery and the St. Augustine Distillery both offer free tasting tours daily. The exciting nightlife of St. Augustine awaits just over the bridge into town with a multitude of restaurants, bars, and activities all for your choosing. Since Uber and Lyft operate in this area, you can check in, drop your car and leave it parked till it’s time to head on home. Food delivery services such as DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats all operate in this area. If you prefer to stay in and cook, Publix grocery is only 0.3 miles away and our fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to make memories with your family. Wake up with the sunrise and make breakfast special with our double Belgian waffle maker and large electric griddle that has enough surface area to cook up eggs and bacon for the entire family! Enjoy easy afternoon outdoor grilling on our porch with the George Foreman outdoor/indoor nonstick 15+ serving electric grill- no charcoal, gas, or lighter fluid needed! Just plug in and grill away with nearly effortless cleanup. Relax in the evening with a glass of the local award-winning wine from San Sebastian Winery or take a leisurely sunset stroll via the Vilano boardwalk over to the Town Center and Beaches Caribbean Restaurant and Bar for live music and outdoor seating overlooking the river. Unwind with cocktails while watching the sun sink slowly below the horizon. Are you and your family nature-lovers? We are only 5 miles from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and less than 6 miles from Anastasia State Park with its over 1,600 acres of unspoiled white sand beaches, tidal marshes, maritime hammocks, and ancient sand dunes. You can also enjoy our very own wildlife viewing seating from our beach boardwalk benches and watch as pelicans and seagulls soar overhead. If you are a history buff St. Augustine is filled with living history such as the famous Castillo de San Marcos, which offers daily tours, and the nearby famous St. George Street known for local arts and crafts, shopping, restaurants, ice cream and more! If you are looking for more adventurous pursuits, local marinas offer boat rentals and fishing charters and a boat ramp is just down the road from the Great Wave. Parasailing, jet skiing, and helicopter rides are all on offer in St. Augustine. You can also rent bicycles, scooters, or take a guided Segway tour! You decide how you want to spend your family’s time. The Great Wave at Seawatch of Vilano is the perfect place for your family’s next dream vacation. Don’t miss out, book NOW!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(88 Reviews)
10.0
Excellent place !! We will be back !!
5.0
Wonderfully stocked supplies - beautiful beach view-
Very convenient to restaurants and old St Augustine
Sites.
We hope to rebook in the future!
5.0
This was an amazing place to stay-right on the beach! Fully stocked kitchen and pantry, bathroom, Outdoor storage (beach chairs, beach umbrellas, towels toys, etc!) Loved the screened in patio which had great ocean views to capture the sunrise. Ralph met us on arrival to show us all the amenities of the condo and showed us where everything was located. We highly recommend and would stay here again! 5+stars!!!
5.0
Nice two bedroom/two bath unit including beach wagon, chairs, towels & toys and other extras for the kitchen, living room and bedrooms.
5.0
The property was great! The pool was out our front door, the beach was around the corner. Nicely decorated and so many things to make our stay easier. We didn't even need the beach things we brought. Will recommend this place to others and hopefully use it in the future.
5.0
We were greeted by our host when we arrived. Very nice and friendly. Had a short tour of the place and what was available. A grocery store was conveniently located three blocks away, a plus. Restaurants between Vilano Beach and the old City of St Augustine. Beautiful beach. Very clean and organized condo. Loved our stay.
5.0
This was our second stay at Great Wave and it did not disappoint. We love the area and the privacy on the beach. We think the stairs to the beach wear fixed and modified as it was much easier to get down to the beach with all our stuff. I highly recommend staying there, just please not in June when we love to go.
10.0
This is our second year at the great wave. We love it there. Rachel and Ralph are great to communicate and we are so happy they allow us to use their place. It’s some thing we’ve looked forward to all year.
5.0
My son, parents and I booked this for a few days. It was very well decorated and had many things supplied above and beyond what was expected. I loved the screened in porch and fan. It is conveniently located to anywhere you want to go in St Augustine including restaurants. We ate at Aunt Kates, St. Augustine Fish House, and Metro Diner and they were all wonderful. We were sad to leave and would definitely book this property again.
5.0
A very lovely place, we felt right at home! Great location and can't beat the sunrises!
5.0
This unit is so well supplied and updated for your every need. The owners were super nice to work with. I would highly recommend this unit - would love to stay here again.
5.0
What a great vacation rental! We were in town for a wedding and stayed a few extra days. Very convenient to downtown, dining, groceries, and of course right on the beach just down the boardwalk. The unit is on the ground floor and I loved waking up to see the sunrise without even leaving my bed. The unit itself is very clean and the most organized rental unit I've ever stayed. Massive shout out in particular to the beach closet. The way they have the chairs hung with carabiners, the large beach tent and the wagon was great. And it was all clean and newer as well. Nothing worse than hauling a chair down to the beach to find it's so rusted you don't even want to sit on it. None of that at the Great Wave. Check in was easy, unit had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Very clean and organized condo. Have everything you could need and it’s right on the beach!!
5.0
The owner thought of everything you might need being away from home and much more!
5.0
Condo is lovely, close to everything. Beach is beautiful. We had a great time
5.0
We love Vilanos Beach and this property was perfect for our stay. Beautiful sunrise views in comfy surroundings, long walks on the beach just outside the door and close to amazing restaurants. Our hosts were very easy to deal with. We will definitely return.
5.0
We had two wonderful weeks at Vilano Beach. Rachel and Ralph were very attentive and present a serene, well maintained and very comfortable home. The location is great with the Atlantic Ocean only a short walk on the boardwalk to the beach, especially sunrise with your favorite morning beverage. Historic St. Augustine is a short drive away with all of its sites and restaurants.
5.0
I really can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at Great Wave! Felt like a secluded little beach house, even as a condo, and you could hear the waves from the screened in porch. St. Augustine with the cutest shops and restaurants is such a short drive away (under 10 minutes) and the gorgeous beach just steps away. The unit has everything you need to cook any meal you'd like, coffee provided, and just cozy and comfortable all the way through. Ralph was wonderful and met us in person to show us the ropes of the unit so we felt so at home. The welcome bottle of wine from San Sebastian winery was so good and such a thoughtful touch! Already wanting to come back! Highly recommended.
5.0
Great place to stay. Clean , comfortable . Looks just like the pictures. Condo is right on the beach, there is an easy access to the beach. Close to a grocery store ,some restaurants, and St Augustine. Host met us on arrival and showed us around condo.The host has a book with all the information about the condo and the area that was very helpful. Wonderful place to stay, will definitely return to stay again .
5.0
Great stay. Very technologically accommodating. Charging stations throughout the property. Extremely close to the beach.
5.0
Rachel is probably the BEST VRBO host I’ve encountered. She has thought of everything - from the beach toys to kitchen supplies to mints by your bed. Switches are labeled so you know your way around the condo. The screened porch was my FAVORITE! Really enjoyed laying in the hammock and listening to the sound of the ocean. Super convenient to the beach, the pool, a grocery store and things to do in St. Augustine. I got a few good walks on the beach despite our cooler weather. We enjoyed seeing the Nights of Lights festival. Really hope to come back one day! Thank you Rachel!
5.0
Everything was exactly as advertised. The condo was beautifully decorated and was very comfortable. It was so nice that all the little details, beach toys, kitchen items, bathroom toiletries, had been paid attention to so we could relax and enjoy our stay. We loved rocking the little ones in the hammock on the screen in porch. The beach is a short walk from the condo and the pool was clean. The sunsets were gorgeous from this location. This was my first time using VRBO and the communication from Rachel was great and checking in and out was easy. Thank you for an awesome stay.
5.0
My wife and I loved our stay here. There were things for our baby already there, so we didn’t have to pack them and check them on the plane. The owners were VERY reachable and accommodating, which was super helpful. It is located directly on the beach, which was beautiful. Thank you!!!
5.0
The location has a great view of the ocean to watch the sunrise. Rachel is an excellent host, paying attention to so many small details. Very responsive to any questions that came up before or during our arrival.
4.0
The location was perfect. Close to historic downtown, restaurants, beaches, etc. Condo was stocked with everything you might need.
The only negative was the tv setup, streaming apps. We had a hard time finding live local news stations which was important since Hurricane Ian was heading towards us. An emergency radio would have been a big help. Overall, the condo was great!
5.0
We can not say enough good things about this place, it was clean, beautifully decorated, convenient to St Augustine just steps away from the beautiful beach. Plus all of the personal touches added was absolutely above and beyond any of our expectations!! Truly amazing, thank you so much. We hope to stay with you again some day! 5 stars all the way!! I’d give more if that was an option
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Very clean, cute condo. Nice view of the beach. Modern interior. Owner greeted us for a tour of the property. Very friendly. Responded to questions quickly via text. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The condo was exactly as advertised.
Key amenities that made the stay wonderful:
Location - quick walk to the beach and a hop to the pool, grocery store only minutes away and Old St Augustine a quick drive
Condo - Stocked with all the “little” things that add up and you usually end up throwing away. Plus beach chairs, umbrella and toys
Warm welcome at check in - first time I have ever been greeted by an owner in YEARS of renting thru VRBO. She was always available with quick responses to questions.
I would definitely recommend the property!
5.0
Absolutely Perfect
This property was perfect for our vacation! It is clean, roomy, stocked well with all your needs, perfect access to the beach. We went on 4th of July weekend and with it being private access to the beach it was not too crowded. It exceeded our expectations!!!
5.0
We rent every year in St Augustine. This was the best. Carport for vehicle. Prime location for beach and pool. Wonderful supplies. All we needed was our clothes. Very clean! Loved this place. Hope to rent again!
5.0
Best stay!
We rent every year in St Augustine. This was the best. Carport for vehicle. Prime location for beach and pool. Wonderful supplies. All we needed was our clothes. Very clean! Loved this place. Hope to rent again!
5.0
Fantastic stay!
Great host! Had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. Would definitely recommend
5.0
We have stayed at several VRBOs and is by far the best stocked. They have everything you need. I mean everything. Just bring clothes and some spending money.
Peaceful, private beach. No crowds. I repeat no crowds. And a beautiful beach sunrise viewing from your bed each morning.
We will be back!!!!!
5.0
Stocked!!!
We have stayed at several VRBOs and is by far the best stocked. They have everything you need. I mean everything. Just bring clothes and some spending money.
Peaceful, private beach. No crowds. I repeat no crowds. And a beautiful beach sunrise viewing from your bed each morning.
We will be back!!!!!
5.0
This was by far one of the best vacation rentals we have book. The host were very thorough and made the entire process a breeze. This condo is the perfect location also! 90 second walk to the beach, perfect morning views of the sunset and close by to anything you need. The condo has everything you could need at the beach from chairs and umbrellas to beach toys and games. I would highly recommend and we will be back for sure!
5.0
Bliss at the beach
This was by far one of the best vacation rentals we have book. The host were very thorough and made the entire process a breeze. This condo is the perfect location also! 90 second walk to the beach, perfect morning views of the sunset and close by to anything you need. The condo has everything you could need at the beach from chairs and umbrellas to beach toys and games. I would highly recommend and we will be back for sure!
5.0
This is one of the very best condos I have ever rented. It is incredibly stocked with everything you need. The beds are comfortable. The location is phenomenal. Rachel is so thoughtful and attentive. My only complaint is that I live 10 hours away and our trip was too short! I could have stayed forever!
5.0
Loved it! Very clean and well-stocked!
5.0
Best Condo on the East Coast
This is one of the very best condos I have ever rented. It is incredibly stocked with everything you need. The beds are comfortable. The location is phenomenal. Rachel is so thoughtful and attentive. My only complaint is that I live 10 hours away and our trip was too short! I could have stayed forever!
5.0
Great Wave of Vilano
Loved it! Very clean and well-stocked!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Vilano Beach?
The average price for a rental in Vilano Beach is $448 per night. This rental is $100 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront Paradise! 2\/2 mins from St. Augustine! Great for families & couples!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanfront Paradise! 2\/2 mins from St. Augustine! Great for families & couples!. Enjoy the water!
Is Oceanfront Paradise! 2\/2 mins from St. Augustine! Great for families & couples! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanfront Paradise! 2\/2 mins from St. Augustine! Great for families & couples!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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