Is BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Where is BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, South Ponte Vedra Beach, and Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area. Tolomato River and Guana River Wildlife Management Area are also within 10 minutes.

Luxury Oceanfront Retreat with Panoramic Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Mar 21, 2025

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Big fans of the Tipsy Turtle

Couldn’t have been more perfect. Loved the house and the view!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Mar 16, 2025

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TPC vacation

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Apr 17, 2025

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Perfect

From the moment we checked in to the moment we left, everything was perfect. The house is just as it is described and pictured. It was tastefully decorated - not too much and not too little. The house itself is roomy and comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. You are LITERALLY steps away from the beach. As long as you bring your groceries, everything else you would need is right there. We did not leave the house but I know that there are nice restaurants somewhat close by. We had a small issue which was addressed immediately so communication is A. I cannot stress enough how perfect this house is. THANK YOU for everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Jun 22, 2024

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Wonderful beach home

Wonderful beach home. Great location out of the way butbclose enough for short trips to both Jax and St. Augustine. Host was excellent and home well appointed. Looking forward to a future stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Oct 18, 2023

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Great Location

Beautiful home. Great location beach front with easy travel to St. Augustine.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven s.

May 28, 2024

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beach getaway

relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Jul 27, 2024

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Tipsy Turtle

We loved the house and so spacious. The views were amazing and great location to St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra. The location is like your very own private beach. We loved the isolation feeling.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Jun 8, 2024

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5 stars!!! Will be returning!!!

Everything about this property was incredible! I am very picky and this home was perfect. Great location, STUNNING views, very clean, spacious. I could go on and on. My family will be returning as this is our new favorite vacation rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josep B.

Feb 13, 2020

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Great Vacations!!!

Impressive house, confortable and well decorated with great views to the ocean. We spent Christmas week all the family and everything was perfect. Great to walk alone in the beach at sunrise!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Aug 30, 2023

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Second Stay - Outstanding

Stayed here twice and will definitely return. The house is clean, super-well stocked, and the location cannot be beat if you are looking for a quiet, laid-back beach experience. The property owner is communicative, responsive and very pleasant. Highly recommend the Tipsy Turtle.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

Aug 22, 2023

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family get away

this was our second time and cant wait to go back, we love this house, its so clean, so spacious it has all the amenities of home. thanks so much

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Mar 16, 2024

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House

Great hose

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Nov 29, 2023

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Thanksgiving 2023

The house was perfect for our family Thanksgiving getaway. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds, linens and towels top notch and plentiful. A lovely welcome bag from the owner was a nice touch. Step off the deck onto the beach, truly a beautiful, oceanfront home.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Dec 30, 2022

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we'll be back

Great place. Well furnished with all the amenities. You get what you a pay for here! Would rent again. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine N.

May 5, 2024

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Beautiful Views from Tipsy Turtle

Wonderful and relaxing. Only complaint, a lot of stairs. Not a place for Seniors. The view is fabulous and you have porches to take advantage of those gorgeous views. The home is beautiful and well equipped Thank you Tipsy Turtle for a great vacation. H&E

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Sep 4, 2024

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Great location directly on the beach, Great House

The house is very comfortable, very well decorated, and very well equipped. You are directly on the beach. The beachfront is very private. Nothing but other private houses close by. Moonrises are spectacular. You are an easy 10–15-minute drive South into St Augustine and another easy 15-minute drive North into Ponte Vedra. Several Great waterfront restaurants close by. Plenty of easy access to grocery stores, restaurants and shopping. Loved the location. Loved the House. Would go back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Jan 11, 2021

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Exceeded expectations!

Tipsy Turtle is a fantastic home with a superb beach location! I do not know what to say beyond previous Tipsy Turtle guests have stated. The reviews are spot on! Tipsy Turtle is better than advertised and I cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

May 30, 2024

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Gorgeous, VERY clean, beautifully appointed, and the best views ever!

Upon entering the Tipsy Turtle, we were instantly relaxed and at peace. The owner thought of every single thing you can imagine! The kitchen is totally stocked, there are two sets of washers and dryers, tons of bath towels, and plenty of beach chairs, toys, towels, etc. There are multiple outdoor areas in which to relax and enjoy the ocean views/smells/sounds. We enjoyed the multiple outdoor dining areas, some in the sun, some completely shaded under cover! We will definitely return to this magical place. Literally steps to the beach from the decking & stairs. Amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Dec 21, 2023

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Beautiful ocean front home

This house was one of the nicest homes we’ve stayed in S Ponte Vedra Beach. It was decorated beautifully, spacious, well stocked, and super clean. The beds were luxurious and comfortable and my adult kids appreciated having two queen size beds instead of two twin beds in their room. I appreciated getting a welcome text from the owner, Beth and she had a welcome bag and cold drinks ready for us to enjoy. So sweet! We had a few rainy days, but didn’t stop us from enjoying the beach and Saint Augustine. My family had a great time and we definitely will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Gainesville,FL

Aug 7, 2020

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Slice of Heaven

The property was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! The cleanliness of the property was what I appreciated the most! Every detail for comfort and relaxation was thought of. From the lovely, most thoughtful welcome basket of goodies and wine, to the spacious bedroom/bathrooms/open living room and easy access to the beach provided an amazing setting to celebrate my daughter's 2020 high school graduation during the pandemic. Our family appreciated Kat sharing her beautiful slice of heaven with us, and we hope to visit the property again next year! Many thanks, The Jackson Family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F., Atlanta, GA

Mar 10, 2020

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A perfect getaway!

This is the most thoughtful home we have ever stayed in - the owner has taken careful consideration to make sure that you have everything you need. We enjoyed long walks on the beach and beautiful shells. We journeyed to Washington Oaks State Park and spent a lot of time right across the street at the preserve. The trails were amazing and were perfect for our 'cold weather' getaway (the weather ended up being very warm the whole week!). Owner is very responsive, the house is perfectly clean, view is incredible, Publix is right down the street - what more could you need for a great beach vacation?? :) Thank you very much to the owner for sharing this amazing home - we had a great trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Oct 16, 2019

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Stayed October 2019 - Loved it!

We have vacationed in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 2 other times in rental homes within 2 miles of the Tipsy Turtle. This home was by far the best! Very clean and spacious for my family of 5 and parents. The ocean is amazing and right outside the large glass patio doors. Views from every room and deck are gorgeous. House is well laid out for spending time on the beach. There is a great outdoor shower to rinse off as well as a direct entry into a large laundry/full bath from the deck. No need to track in throughout the entire home to use the bathroom. The home owner (Kat) could not have been nicer. The house was well supplied and everything was in excellent working order. This home is well cared for. We will definitely look to rent this home again! Brian D.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T., Jacksonville

Sep 10, 2023

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Perfect "Stay"cation!

My husband and I were looking for a quiet get away close to home, and boy did we ever find it! While Ponte Vedra Beach is only 30 minutes from our home, we felt like we were on an exotic beach thousands of miles away. The property is on a very private area of South Ponte Vedra beach providing much needed relaxation with a gorgeous sunrise view of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and a stunning sunset view of the Guana Preserve to the west. This location was perfect for walks on the gorgeous beach right out of the back door and hikes in the natural preserve a short walk away. Due to turtles nesting, residences are required to have no exterior lighting on the beach side at night which allows for stunning night star gazing! The property was immaculately clean with luxurious bed linens as well as plenty of bathroom linens and beach towels. The kitchen is well appointed and the space is inviting and incredibly comfortable with tons of natural light and ocean views from every room. There really are too many wonderful details to mention here. Thank you, Kat, for being a wonderful host and answering all of our questions ahead of time as well as during our stay. Check in and check out instructions were detailed and provided in a timely manner. We look forward to future visits to Tipsy Turtle.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tissa K.

Jul 20, 2024

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This Is The One

My, oh, my. This beach home is just that—A home, not an empty shell of a house. And what a beautiful home it is! We felt so at ease in this place, more so than any other beach house we’ve stayed in. I am a CLEAN FREAK, and this house met and exceeded my ridiculous standards. The cordless vacuum was so appreciated to vacuum the sand that can accumulate throughout the week. The beds were amazing—We all slept just like we were at home. Loved the rockers under the covered patio, the organization of the garage (and it didn’t stink like many beach home garages),the beautiful and unique decor, and the proximity to the beach (no long boardwalks). Yes, it has stairs. It’s a beach house! The guy that rated this house 8/10 just because of that isn’t being fair. It’s so lovely. Beth was so kind with her gift bag and cold drinks, that’s just so rare these days! We brought all our own beach toys/chairs/gear, but didn’t need to. They’ve got it all! And OMG the check out list? You’re not asked to do all the things you pay the cleaning service fee for. We treated this house just the way we would want someone to treat ours because it felt so cozy and you can feel how much love Beth pours into it. Book it, trust me.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

May 17, 2023

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Birthday with family

Everyone in our group enjoyed the beach house! It was so convenient to walk to the beach and be able to rinse of before entering the house. The house itself was clean and well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. There were a lot of bathroom towels, more than I've ever seen at a rental, which was great! They also had beach towels, most were small, and plenty of beach chairs. We brought our own tent and beach lounge chairs. The master shower was large and it had good water pressure. The view from the deck was so close to the water that you didn't feel the need to be on the beach every day if you didn't feel like it, and it had plenty of seating on it for our party of 5. The only things I would change were the shades/curtains on the windows that needed to be closed every night due to the turtles, and opened every morning for the view. The shades were very slow to open and there were a lot of windows, 12-14 on the main floor alone, so it took a little time every day to open/close all of them, but I'm used to a 1-touch remote for my shades at home. The other item to be aware of is that the garage only fits small vehicles due to the steep driveway, the driveway isn't as big as it looks in the pictures, and in the kitchen there were no empty cabinets for groceries or an island. A good point though, several of us commented on what great quality the pillows were, from the bed pillows to the ones in the family room, super comfy and yet supportive. It's the little things that count!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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