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Sand Castle Apartments is an oceanfront haven where you can indulge in the serene sounds of Crescent Beach. With stunning views, this upstairs apartment boasts a smart TV, WiFi throughout the property, and a well-equipped kitchen with essentials like pots and pans.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine

Sand Castle Apartments is a charming oceanfront property with seven units, ideally located on beautiful Crescent Beach, just south of St. Augustine Beach.

This apartment is a second-floor unit with lovely ocean views and a relaxing coastal atmosphere.

The bathroom is fully stocked with a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel for your convenience.

Enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property, along with Smart TVs mounted in both the bedroom and living room, including cable service for your entertainment.

The dining area includes a table for meals, and the kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, regular coffee maker, toaster, cookware, utensils, pots, and pans—everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Stay comfortable year-round with central air conditioning for warm beach days and a heater for cooler evenings.

Just outside the apartment, you’ll find a shared patio area with magnificent views, plus a downstairs wooden seating area facing the ocean—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding at sunset with your favorite drink while listening to the waves and feeling the refreshing coastal breeze. Crescent Beach offers truly spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Located just steps from the sand and water, this apartment is perfect for families, couples, and even pets who will love exploring all that Crescent Beach has to offer.

House Rules
No smoking anywhere on the premises, including patios, balconies, and common areas.
Strict no-tolerance policy for excessive noise, over-occupancy, parties, or smoking.

Please be sure you are comfortable with these policies before booking. We look forward to hosting you for a relaxing beach getaway!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please note we have a pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Paradise 2 Bedrooms Apartment
Fresh Waters - 2 Bedrooms Oceanfront Apartment Apartment
Fresh Waters - 2 Bedrooms Oceanfront Apartment St. Augustine

About the area

Located in Crescent Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas River
    Matanzas River
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Butler Beach
    Butler Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Augustine Beach
    St. Augustine Beach
    6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • St. George Street
    St. George Street
    16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Crescent Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • Smokin D's BBQ
    5 min drive
  • World Famous Oasis Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Sandbar Pub
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crescent Beach apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Crescent Beach, Butler Beach and Matanzas River. Butler Beach State Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Ocean Escape! 2BR Beach Retreat Steps to Crescent Beach in St. Augustine Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A delightful stay

The beach was awesome everything was exactly as described
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crescent beach fun

Loved being steps from the beach and the view from the outdoor area. Very pet friendly. The only suggestion for improvement would be a better kitchen setup and a different couch
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darbianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Beach

We stayed for a long weekend and really appreciated the quiet -dog friendly- beach for walking in the morning and evening. There were also beach views from the living room at the right angle. The location was clean and had pretty much everything we needed (We had to buy a coffee maker- but we left it for the next visitor). Parking was easy, but you do need a car because there are not sidewalks and there’s not much right there except a gas station and beach restaurant with limited fresh options. We were a bit surprised that the porch shown in the photos is shared with another unit, but the other visitors were respectful of taking turns using the space. Overall, a quiet and fairly affordable beach stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th stay in this unit and it was great as usual. The host has great commuication throughout the process and the unit is always clean and organized. Great location!! Great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the host Angela always answer you, is really nice!!Just beed little maintenance outside but everything else is great, four sure we are going to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Good location, but too small and not equipped for 6 people, including children.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had an awesome time and loved the accommodations and convenient location. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment has very clean and cozy. It was perfect for my little family. The host allowed us to check in early due to us arriving early. That was a relief.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay

Awesome! 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & view

We really enjoyed our time here at Crescent beach. This unit is small but worked for the 4 of us with the sofa futon, although would be more comfortable with just 3 people. It had everything we needed & had a quick easy access to the beach. Nice short drive to the inlet which was perfect to take the dogs to & convenient to lots of places. The only suggestion is that the railing next to the stairs be fixed since it was loose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location with wonderful (shared) veranda

Lovely and clean. My only complaint was that the kitchen was lacking a few things, and it would have been nice to have some type of rug. For the price, it was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, check in was easy. Right on the beach. Only thing that we noticed was the parking may be tight with a larger vehicle but as long as everyone parks where they're supposed to it shouldn't be a problem. Other than that which wasn't an issue for us everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LouAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay on the beach

Our trip was very nice, we especially enjoyed being right on the beach. The apartment was very clean and had plenty of space for the three of us. It was on the second floor so if you have trouble climbing stairs, I would keep that in mind. Angela happened to be there one day that we were there, and she was very nice, easy to talk to. Our communication thru the process was great. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & well equiped

The unit was extremely clean and very well equiped with essentials. The location is terrific, close to a very good little Pizza place named Tony's pizza....And of course, right on the beach! Interior of the condo has been fully updated & everything felt fresh and clean. We would definitely stay here again & highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

lawanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good

just some suggestions. noisy bath fan,bath sink drained slowly. front door latch broken, need clock somewhere,, maybe a table lamp in living area,, parking needs work otherwise great stay will consider staying there again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jenifer M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location was great. The property says that 6 to 8 people could stay in the apartment but that is not true. Only 5 could actually stay. We messaged the host multiple times about the AC not working in a couple rooms and got no response. The balcony/sitting area was unsafe. The parking area is also a disaster. So pay a cleaning fee but the property isn’t clean at all. There is a washer and dryer on the property but is downstairs. You have to do your laundry outside and you have to pay for it also. Very Disappointing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our week at Sand Castle Apts

Property was right on the beach with beautiful views. After arriving we found out that there was major construction going on in an adjoinning apartment. There was alot of noise and workers present. We felt that we should have been told in advance about the construction and given the opportunity to reschedule or change the dates. After talking to the host we reached a comprise. The last 3 days we truly enjoyed our stay. Would stay again without the construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice visit

Very clean and well decorated. Being almost 70 the stairs were difficult-very steep and no railings. Enjoyed the outside patio and breezes. Needs to specify the actual apartment is not directly oceanfront
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

This 2 bedroom condo is right on the beach and a quick walk to either a restaurant or the Circle K. It's clean, modern and comfortable. I would stay here again and recommend to small families looking for affordable beachfront condos. The owner was quick to respond to me whenever I messaged her. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Soma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Place on the beach

This is a simple place on the beach with a shared balcony view of the water. The place is appropriate for 4 people. There truly is one bedroom and the other is part of the living space and kitchen. The futon sofa would be uncomfortable for an extended stay. We had an unpleasant neighbor to deal with but the management dealt with them efficiently. The management is very helpful. Would recommend a washer and dryer access - although there are laundromats that will clean and fold your laundry. Loved Crescent Beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Location

This was a beautiful location. At first glance the building looks a little rough but the accommodations are lovely. We stayed in #6, newly renovated and spotless. The open floor plan allows for easy conversation whether fixing a meal or watching tv. The photos are a good reflection of the property layout, with one bedroom open to the living room. The views from the porch are amazing. This property is close to the beach ramp with lots of activity. We had fun watching people get towed off the beach day and night, when they got stuck in the sand. Many food options close by and nearby Butler Beach. Downtown St. Augustine is also a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

p.149@hotmail.com S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay It was clean and well equipped Hosts were very prompt and accommodating I hope we can return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay!

Being from St. Augustine originally, I knew exactly where this unit was located. I was drawn to it because Crescent Beach is my favorite beach in the area. The property has the complete feel of a beach cottage. It also allowed me to bring my two small dogs, which was a HUGE help. My next trip to see family, I will definitely be booking this unit! Thank you so much for the hospitality and communication. It was a pleasure meeting you both!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

Overall, the place is exactly as listed. Only thing that needs to be listed is the balcony is a shared balcony with a neighbor who lives their full time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not What Was Expected

The listing stated an ocean front 2 bedroom apartment, sleeping 6. To be fair, the "apartment" had obviously been renovated, was clean, and was literally 20 yards away from a public entrance to Crescent Beach. However: 1. The listing could have stated that the apartment building was actively being renovated, so as not to be surprised with the trucks, noises, and construction tools/debris. 2. The current appearance of the building and grounds is very unappealing. Our first impression was "this can't possibly be where we rented, can it?" 3. The "apartment" itself actually has one private bedroom with a second bed in the common/living area. There is a sleeper sofa, but it has a tight fitting slip cover over it and due to the very small size of the common/living area, its hard to imagine it being opened or the "apartment" actually being able to comfortably sleep 6. 4. The "apartment" would more correctly be described as a 1 bedroom, bare bones, minimally equipped efficiency unit. The photography of the rooms is deceptive, the rooms are not as large as shown. 5. There are no direct views of the ocean from any window. There's a wall of windows in the common area, but they look down on a small parking area, entrance to the beach, and back of a closed and boarded up restaurant. 6. The listing shows a beautiful balcony area with sofa, chairs, and a high top table. However, its not attached to the "apartment", its actually a common area on the second floor landing. Additionally, the furniture is very worn, rusted, and uninviting. Lastly, a section of the safety railing isn't even attached to support structure, its actually held in place by 4 cinderblocks, 2 bricks, and a countertop remnant. 7. Due to all of the above, we left early, not staying the number of days we had paid for. The only reason we rated it a 2 versus a 1 is how accessible and beautiful the beach was.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021