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Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Matanzas River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Matanzas Inlet
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Matanzas National Monument
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Augustine

This holiday home places you steps from Matanzas River and within a 15-minute stroll of Matanzas Inlet. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this St. Augustine holiday home include St. Augustine Beach and Hammock Beach Ocean Course.

What's nearby

  • Matanzas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Matanzas Inlet - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 12 min drive - 17.3 km
  • St. George Street - 22 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Back 40 A1A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Commander’s Shellfish Camp - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit

Discover Dolphin Cove, a 3-story waterfront retreat overlooking the Matanzas Inlet. This 4BR, 3.5BA home sleeps 10 and features sweeping water views, 3 outdoor decks, a summer kitchen, fire pit, fishing dock, paddle board, and dog-friendly accommodations. Just steps from the river and a short walk to the beach, enjoy the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. No unapproved events allowed.

🛏 Bedrooms & Bathrooms
🛏️ Primary suite with king bed, ensuite bath, steam room, walk-in closet & private deck
🛏️ Second bedroom with king bed
🛏️ Third bedroom with queen bed
🛏️ Fourth bedroom with one double bed + one single bed
🛁 3.5 bathrooms total
🚿 Outdoor hot-water shower for post-beach or boating rinse

🌊 Living Spaces & Views
🌊 Expansive second-floor living area with panoramic inlet views
🌅 Three levels of furnished decks for sunrise coffee & sunset cocktails
🐬 Frequent dolphin sightings right from the decks

🍳 Kitchen & Dining
🍽️ Fully stocked indoor kitchen with full-size appliances & cookware
🔥 Outdoor summer kitchen with TV, grill, stove, fridge & prep space
🍷 Ideal for entertaining, grilling, and waterfront meals

🎉 Outdoor Living & Recreation
🔥 Fire pit with seating for evening gatherings
🌴 Hammock area, picnic table & dartboard
🏄 Paddle board included
🎣 Private fishing & boat dock (boats under 25 ft at high tide)
🏖️ Beach wagon, chairs, towels & umbrella provided

💼 Work-Friendly Setup
💻 Dedicated workstation with desk & two computer monitors
📶 Fast, reliable Wi-Fi throughout the home

🧺 Comfort & Convenience
📺 Smart TVs throughout
🧺 In-unit washer & dryer
❄️ Central A/C
🚗 Free parking for multiple vehicles

🐶 Pet-Friendly (with approval)
🐾 Dog-friendly for up to 2 dogs (pet fee applies)
🐾 Outdoor areas ideal for pets (see Pet Policy for rules)

Guests have full private access to:
✅ Entire 3-story home
✅ Private fishing + boat dock (<25 ft at high tide)
✅ Paddle board + beach gear
✅ Summer kitchen w/ TV, grill, fridge & stove
✅ Multiple furnished decks with water views
✅ Fast WiFi + Smart TVs
✅ In-unit washer & dryer
✅ Free parking for multiple vehicles
✅ Dog-friendly areas (with approval and pet fee)

Welcome to your ultimate waterfront getaway-where sweeping inlet views, dolphin sightings, and endless outdoor living come together in one unforgettable stay. With space for up to 10 guests and a layout designed for gathering, this home is ideal for families and friends seeking both adventure and relaxation.

🛏 Bedrooms (4) + Bathrooms
• Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bath, steam room, walk-in closet, private deck
• Bedroom 2: King bed
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Bedroom 4: Double + Single
• 3.5 Bathrooms (steam room in primary)
• Outdoor hot-water shower

🌊 Living + Views
• Expansive second-floor windows overlooking Matanzas Inlet
• Three floors of furnished decks for sunrise coffee & sunset cocktails

🍽 Two Kitchens
• Indoor kitchen: Fully stocked, full appliances, cookware
• Outdoor summer kitchen: TV, stove, fridge, sink, prep space

🎉 Outdoor Living
• Fire pit, hammock area, picnic table, dartboard
• Paddle board + fishing dock
• Beach wagon, chairs, towels & umbrella

💼 Work-Friendly
• 2 computer monitors and desk for remote work

✅ Indoors
• Fully stocked kitchen with full appliances
• Steam room + walk-in closet in primary suite
• Smart TVs throughout
• Washer/dryer
• Reliable WiFi
• Workstation with monitors

🟦 Outdoors
• Private fishing/boat dock (<25 ft boat at high tide)
• 3 furnished decks with water + sunrise/sunset views
• Summer kitchen w/ fridge, stove & TV
• Hammock area
• Fire pit + grill
• Outdoor hot-water shower
• Paddle board and full beach gear set

📍 Nearby Highlights
• Old A1A Beach – 5 min walk
• Fort Matanzas National Monument – 2 min
• Marineland Dolphin Adventure – 3 min
• Nearest boat ramp – 7 min
• Publix – 10 min
• Matanzas State Forest – 15 min
• Golf courses – 15–25 min
• St. Augustine Alligator Farm – 22 min
• Historic Downtown St. Augustine – short scenic drive
Perfect for beach days, boating, fishing, nature excursions, or exploring local dining from Palm Coast to St. Augustine.

Terms & Additional Fees:

In addition to the platform’s terms, a signed rental agreement is required to complete your reservation and will be sent after booking. Please note that failure to return the signed agreement may result in cancellation of your stay. Depending on your booking method, we may also require a copy of a government-issued ID and confirmation of the last four digits of the credit card on file.

Violations of agreement terms and house rules are subject to additional fines. Guest will be charged what is agreed to be nonpunitive amounts as follows:

>> Parties and events of any kind are strictly prohibited. Violations of this rule are subject to the following fees: $1,500 event fee, $300 trash removal fee, $500 refundable damage deposit.

>> Up to 2 dogs allowed with approval and a fee of $200. Please clean up after your dog and do not allow them on the furniture. All pet waste must be picked up. A $50 fee will apply if waste is left in the yard. Unattended pets must be crated. Unauthorized animals will result in additional fees. No cats allowed. Unauthorized animals are subject to a $500 fee per animal.

>> $500 or portion thereof for every 4 hrs of unauthorized late checkout.

>> Max occupancy: 10. A $150/person/day, or portion thereof, fee applies for unauthorized guests not registered with the booking or exceeding the occupancy limit.

>> Smoking or vaping in the property is prohibited. A $500 fee applies for smoking and/or order removal due to smoke or otherwise.

>> The invoiced amount plus $100 (or $100/hr. or portion thereof for staff hours) for replacement of missing/moved items, damages not covered by damage waiver, stains, bedbug treatment, technical support, pay-per-view purchases, tampering with equipment (pool [a crime], pool alarm, air conditioning, smoke/fire detectors and extinguishers), failure to return keys/passes/fobs, failure to keep pool gates and doors secured, extra cleaning (including due to illness), and similar acts and omissions.

>> $500+ for plumbing misuse, including flushing anything other than toilet paper.

Code compliance with local noise ordinances is required. Quiet hours are 10 PM - 8 AM.

The maximum number of vehicles that may park in this location is: 7

Failure to comply with house rules or agreement terms may result in immediate removal from the property and cancellation of the remainder of the reservation. In such cases, the guest will not be entitled to a partial or full refund.

Cancellations and date changes are not permitted outside of the cancellation window, including for personal emergencies, weather, or other unforeseen events. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unexpected changes to your plans, particularly when traveling during seasons that are prone to extreme weather that may disrupt travel.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,608 square feet

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 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: pet fee $200 for 2 dogs Not allowed on furniture,

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit?

The closest beach to Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit is St. Augustine Beach (14.8 km).

Does Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit?

No, Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Waterfront Family Oasis w/Dock, Decks, & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lorica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice! Could've been a bit cleaner, but overall it was worth it. Also there were a couple of pet stains in one of the bedrooms and on the stairs. Water damage coming from the upstairs bathroom, leaking through the floor onto the other stairs. This should be addressed sooner than later. I would stay here again, as it was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay, and Relaxing!!

Loved it. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay W.

Mixed Feelings

My family and I thourougly enjoyed the views of the water that the home provided and the kids LOVED chasing all the little crabs in the back by the dock. The dock was great for fishing but I found it misleading as to whether you can dock a boat there. We brought a boat and we’re unable to keep it at the house because of the tide which was not a part of the information in the house and would have been helpful being that we had to find a marina to accommodate us last minute on a holiday weekend and drive to and from the boat each day. BUT I should have also asked about boat access and I did not. The upstairs shower has old soaps and scum in it and my toddler niece found old food under the couch and the outdoor spaces did not appear to have been cleaned recently. The indoor spaces accommodated are family well but I think the bathrooms and entry ways need rugs to keep down the spread of dirt in the home. Overall we had a great time and would visit again if we don’t need our boat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness

march 2025 stay

Had a wonderful stay. Paddleboarded with dolphins. Wonderful balcony and a downstairs outdoor kitchen. Fresh water hose at dock and porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin Cove

We really enjoyed our stay with family of six and a couple dogs. It was a beautiful home with beautiful view from top two decks. So many small beaches to go to right up the road. Would stay again in heartbeat. Set up beautifuly for great family gathering and enjoying time together. The Shayla management company were wonderful and so easy to dealing with as well as extremely friendly. When pest control came out one day they called and kept us informed when they would be there. You can’t go wrong with this great house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic views

We recently stayed here and enjoyed it immensely. We enjoyed the multiple decks, views, lower deck kitchen and fire pit. We grilled out and experienced some fantastic sunsets from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024