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Relax on a huge deck overlooking the ocean when you stay at Always Dreaming, this 3-story oceanfront custom home off Old A1A. With a view of the ocean and inlet and enough room to sleep 16, this is the perfect destination for your group!

This modern house offers enormous windows, high ceilings, beautiful furnishings, and extra touches to make your vacation enjoyable and comfortable. Set behind the dunes, it is a quiet and safe place for the kids to play. The beach is steps away. You will never get tired of the views, from the sunrise over the Atlantic to the sunsets along the Waterway!

The wraparound deck is the first thing you will fall in love with at Always Dreaming. The deck spans two sides of the house. It is the perfect place to sunbathe, stargaze, and decompress. Watch the waves and inhale that fresh sea breeze! Moon rises are beyond breathtaking, sunrises are stunning! Plenty of room for everyone to spread out or gather in.

Indoor from the deck is the living room, with a high ceiling, a comfortable area that seats everybody, and long windows looking out toward the sea. During the day it is the perfect indoor/outdoor room, with so much light and such beautiful views that it is almost like a second deck. At night, it is cozy and welcoming, with spot lighting and a cozy atmosphere. The outside party deck provides panoramic views every which way you look!

Adjacent to the living area is a long, elegant dining table. What a delight to dine within sight of the ocean, with everyone gathered around! This wide-open area of the house is a great place for getting together for game night, family pictures, conversations, and creating lifetime memories!

The kitchen and breakfast nook are right beyond the dining area, and you will love these spaces. Our kitchen is completely stocked with all the dishes, cookware, and utensils your group needs to cook and serve just about anything, up to and including Thanksgiving dinner! All you need to bring is the groceries! We have all the major and minor appliances and time-savers that will get you out of the kitchen and back on the beach! It is joyful to work in our kitchen, with a central island and large windows over the counter.

There is also plenty to keep everyone occupied at Always Dreaming after a busy day at the beach! With several TVs, all with cable there is no need to debate about what to watch -- there are enough screens to go around for everyone!

Speaking of enough to go around, you will love the spacious sleeping quarters at Always Dreaming. We have 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, so there's room for everyone. The master bedroom offers a king-sized bed in a large beautiful room with spectacular views. The other 3 bedrooms offer multiple full-sized beds. And there is even a sofa sleeper!

At Always Dreaming, we provide all the linens, pillows, blankets, and bath linens. The washer and dryer are at your disposal to keep everything clean and fresh, so feel free to pack light.

The house is comfortable, roomy, and fully appointed with everything you need. You know the saying, “Location, location location”? The best part about Always Dreaming is its location! Summer Haven beach is one of the best beaches in Florida (just ask the locals) with wide white sands, great shelling, and rolling waves. The Intracoastal offers calmer waters and plenty of wildlife, plus hiking and biking trails. There is no doubt about it -- at Always Dreaming, you are staying in paradise!
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Rental TypeHouse
Pet Friendly?
Price Per Nightfrom $400
Summer Haven
Property Details:
This 3-story waterfront home is perfect to sleep a large group up to 9. Dolphin Cove has river and beach access (beach is 1 block away), but also has a on premises fishing and boat dock with complimentary kayaks; you usually have to choose between a beach or a dock but here you get both! Enormous windows on the second floor offer a constant view of Matanzas Inlet. The second and third floor balconies are fantastic for enjoying breakfast outdoors, reading, watching sunrises and sunsets with frequent dolphin sightings. The first floor outdoor patio is outfitted with a summer kitchen, TV, grill, fire pit, picnic table, and dartboard – perfect for quality time with family and friends. The pictures and amenities speak for themselves - we love this house and know you will too!
Dolphin Cove Amenities:
• 4 Bedrooms (2 King Beds, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Single)
• 4 TV
• 3.5 Bathrooms
• Steam room in master bathroom with walk in closet
• 2 Kitchens (one is an outdoor summer kitchen with a large TV, refrigerator, stove, and sink)
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Fishing dock on property. Ability to dock <25 foot boat there during high tide
• 3 floors of outside decks with lounge furniture, tables, and views of the water
• Pet friendly for animals up to 35 lbs
• Reliable Wifi
• 2 computer monitors for remote working
• New Weber propane grill
• Propane fire pit
• Outdoor shower
• All linens and shower towels provided
• Beach chairs, beach wagon, towels and umbrella to borrow

Distance To:
• Old A1A Beach (dog friendly + renowned surfing) – less than 5 minutes walking
• Fort Matanzas National Monument & Matanzas Beach – 2 minute drive
• Marineland Dolphin Adventure – 3 minute drive
• Nearest boat ramp – 7 minute drive
• Publix – 10 minute drive
• Matanzas State Forest – 15 minute drive
• Several golf courses – 15-25 minute drives
• St. Augustine Alligator farm – 22 minute drive

Complimentary kayaks located at the property for your use!


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St. Augustine Rental Guide
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3.5
Rental TypeHouse
Pet Friendly?
Price Per Nightfrom $250
Summer Haven
Feel the ocean spray while reclining on the balcony! This leaves you with spectacular views, that you will not believe a condo unit can provide. This view is yours from both the living room and the master bedroom. Talk about romantic!

The Sea Matanzas rental condo has two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed to go along with the king size ocean view. The secondary bedroom also has a king size bed!. This brings our maximum occupancy to four guests.

The kitchen contains a stove and oven, toaster, microwave, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, and more. Cooking made easy while enjoying the beach views and dining oceanfront!

The Summer Haven area is pretty remote - on a barrier island south of Fort Matanzas, just north of Marineland. People who want to 'get away' from it all really like it - only a 20 minute northerly drive to Historic Downtown, 10 minutes to St. Augustine Beach 'proper'. There are plenty of attractions near the condo – Fort Matanzas, Marineland, Fishing, State Parks, and more. Head into Saint Augustine for some history and shopping. Continue north a bit into Jacksonville, and maybe take in a Jacksonville Jaguars NFL game. Possibly a round of golf in Sawgrass Ponte Vedra or 18 holes at the World Golf Village?

Head south from the vacation rental to hit Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach, and eventually, Cape Canaveral. All within a short drive. Orlando theme parks like Disney and Universal Studios are just a day trip away. Relax at the beach, hit the theme parks, and come back for more relaxation at the beach!
Sea Matanzas #4

Ocean Front Vacation Rental Condo
8850 A1A South #4
Crescent Beach, Florida, 32080
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Rental TypeCondo
Pet Friendly?
Price Per Nightfrom $225
Summer Haven
Completely remodeled modern end unit with spectacular views of the Beach! Feel the ocean spray while reclining on your private balcony at this Sea Matanzas unit with southern exposure! This view is yours from both the living room and the master bedroom. Talk about romantic!

This Sea Matanzas condo has two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a king size bed to go along with the king size ocean views. The guest bedroom also has a king bed!

The gourmet kitchen is absolutely beautiful... there is a range, toaster, microwave, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig and more.

Summerhaven Beach is located 10 minutes south of Saint Augustine Historic District. There are plenty of attractions near the rental – Fort Matanzas, Marineland, Fishing, State Parks, and more. If it is more, you are seeking, it is more you shall find. Head into Historic Saint Augustine for some history and shopping. Continue north to Jacksonville, and take in a Jacksonville Jaguars NFL game. Golfers may take in a round of golf in Sawgrass Ponte Vedra, or 18 holes at World Golf Village?

Head south from Sea Matanzas Condo to Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach or Cape Canaveral, all within a short drive. Disney World and Universal Studios are just a day trip away!


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St. Augustine Rental Guide
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Rental TypeCondo
Pet Friendly?
Price Per Nightfrom $250
Summer Haven
Get away from it all at this penthouse oceanfront paradise. The 180-degree views are spectacular from the common areas with a full wall of glass doors! Grab your morning coffee and sit on the expansive deck to watch the colorful sun rise over the horizon. Take a walk down the stairs and your toes are in the white sandy beach. And the beach— with the limited public access — is perfect for shell hunting, fishing, swimming, surfing, or just sitting! Spend the day watching the tide going out of the Inlet creating tide pools to wade in and then watch the tide rise as the waves splash against “The Rocks” - limestone and coquina formations. The beach seems to change every day. Finish your day with dinner — either cooked in your well- equipped kitchen or from one of the great local restaurants — taking in the pink and blue hues as the sun sets on a perfect Summer Haven day.

The third floor walk-up has an open concept living space with volume ceilings is great to gather for dinner after a day on the beach or to watch the big game.

When it is time to rest, the condominium has two large bedrooms -- one bedroom with a king bed and the second with two full size beds. For added flexibility, there is also a large sleeping nook accessed from the living/tv room (see images). The nook has a twin and full bed with a small sitting area.

Summer Haven Beach is located just south of Saint Augustine historic district by about 10 minutes. There are plenty of attractions near the rental – Fort Matanzas, Marineland, Fishing, State Parks, to name a few. If there is more, you are seeking, it is more you shall find. Head into Saint Augustine for some history and shopping. Continue north a bit for Jacksonville, and maybe take in a Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team. Possibly a round of golf in Sawgrass Ponte Vedra, or 18 holes at the World Golf Village?

Head south from the vacation rental to hit Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach, and eventually, Cape Canaveral. All within a short drive. Orlando theme parks like Disney and Universal Studios are just a day trip away. Relax at the beach, hit the theme parks, and come back for more relaxation at Crescent Beach.

Sea Matanzas #9
Ocean Front Vacation Rental Condo
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Rental TypeCondo
Pet Friendly?
Price Per Nightfrom $250
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