Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D

4.5

Excellent(13 Reviews)

House in Crescent Beach, FL

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Whales Rest

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Treat yourself to a private oasis with the shimmering beachfront just steps away at Whales Rest, a quintessential Old Florida style getaway boasting views of both the sunrise above the ocean and sunset over the waterway. Named for the breeding grounds of the now rare Right Whales, this vintage seaside sanctuary has been updated for superior comfort. Offering an expansive beachfront deck, large living spaces, and a variety of sleeping options, Whales Rest is the perfect coastal destination, even allowing enough room for two families vacationing together. With the ocean at your fingertips, waterfront restaurants just down the road and historic St. Augustine only a short drive away, this location truly has it all!

The beachfront patio offers ample seating with a short wooden bridge that ends at a private path leading directly to the sandy shores beyond. There are multiple balcony areas both covered and uncovered to enjoy the crashing surf and ocean breezes. When it's time to cook, surprise your loved ones with delicious meals prepared in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen that offers ample counter space and updated appliances.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Two Blink cameras one at the front door, looking out and down the stairs, and one down by the garage looking over the driveway. Both exterior cameras, none on the backside

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Crescent Beach, FL

Nearby attractions

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

9.1 mi

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

8.9 mi

Green Cove Springs Park

30.4 mi

Lightner Museum

10 mi

Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D

4.5

Excellent(13 Reviews)

House in Crescent Beach, FL

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Crescent Beach, FL

Nearby attractions

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

9.1 mi

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

8.9 mi

Green Cove Springs Park

30.4 mi

Lightner Museum

10 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(13 Reviews)

4.5

Aug 2024

Absolutely beautiful

4.5

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our stay here! Great house for the price. However beach access is a bit difficult especially for young children, elders and others with health issues. Great space plenty of room for our trip!

4.5

Apr 2024

We booked OK then we got relocated twice and both through email specially the second one hours before our arrival but no phone call it was very upsetting. The place was great is was just the access to the beach it was not an easy task for our elderly mom to go to the beach but we managed. I also left something behind and I need to know how I can get it back, I will make arrangements to make it easy to mail it to me if possible?

4.5

Apr 2024

We enjoyed our stay. Our whole family was able to stay together and we were very comfortable! It met all of our expectations!

4.5

Apr 2024

Great vacation for our family! The house was perfect & had tons on space along with everything described! It was in great location & the beachfront views & intercostal were amazing! Only issue was the walk down to beach was steep, but option to use the neighborhood’s walkway helped! We hope to stay there again!

4.5

Dec 2022

Problems started at arrival. To start there was a bag of trash left on the kitchen counter but I’m not sure where the trash was from because the cleaning crew was way subpar. Trash and personal items left under furniture and dusting could have been done better by my 5 year old. I could have dealt with those issues but the fact that the house had spiders and roaches was outrageous! We had to spend $20 each morning on coffee bc the coffee maker had tiny bugs coming out of it as well. I contacted the “help line” 5 times during our stay and received promises of the local contact to call me which never happened. Those were the reasons I requested a refund and told them I would leave from day 1. Now onto the convince issues and misleadings. Out of the 5 bedrooms only 1 had a tv, there was also one in the living area; you had to use streaming apps on both. 3 bedrooms had closet only 2 had dresser drawers and one of the rooms it was piled full of random items and was unusable. The house pictures online show a house that is outdated but kept; that is NOT what you get with this house. Stains and rust covered the drop ceilings, the wiring had issues (sometimes lights would work other times they would not), the driveway had not been kept up with and in turn our cars were scratched by the bushes/trees that lined the entry. Now onto the beach access: if you have a member of your group that has leg/back issues you will have to drive down the road to public access where you can drive on the beach. There IS a walkway but you have to walk up and down a very steep hill (made of loose sand of course) it is passable but difficult. Good points: the bed situation was convenient for our circumstances, as mentioned before you can drive on the beach and you are near the public access. Also it’s only about 20 mins away from downtown which is amazing! The beach is great! Tons of space and not crowded at all. Would definitely visit the area again but would NOT stay in this rental or any others managed by this company.

4.5

Aug 2022

The house was perfect for us. Great beach house with everything you need. Getting to the beach over the dune is a little bit of a task but worth it.

4.5

Apr 2022

very nice casual property; location cannot be beat. Loved the family feel of the space. One of the downstairs bedroom smelled a tad mildewy, as though it had some water leak at some point, but the rest of the spot was terrific. We'd love to return.

4.5

Apr 2022

Whales Rest

Whales Rest

4.5

Oct 2021

The location of the home is great, although the trek over the dunes can take effort if you aren't sure-footed. Home is clean, appears that the family is renovating this multi-generational house. It is functional. We did have a few critters, but expected in temperate locations that are under renovation.

4.5

Oct 2021

Location Great

Location Great

4.5

Sep 2021

The property was just as described. Had a fun comfortable time.

4.5

Sep 2021

Family Celebration

Family Celebration

The property was just as described. Had a fun comfortable time.

4.5

Sep 2021

Clean, comfortable and perfect for our group of 9

4.5

Aug 2021

Whales Rest

Whales Rest

Clean, comfortable and perfect for our group of 9

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Crescent Beach?

The average price for a rental in Crescent Beach is $252 per night. This rental is $504 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D

House in Crescent Beach, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Crescent Beach, FL

Nearby attractions

Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D

House in Crescent Beach, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Crescent Beach, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Crescent Beach?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Updated beachfront home w/great beach views, gas grill, multiple balconies, W/D?

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