The view at sunrise from your St. Augustine vacation rental. On the shores of the Matanzas River, not the beach.

New Island style furnishings. Not your usual palm frond, Goodwill condo furniture. Original art by professional local artists.

Pool with the Intracoastal Waterway in the background!

Living Room enjoys two sets of sliding glass doors for lots of natural light, soft breezes and access to the roomy enclosed porch/balcony.

Spanish moss drips from the live oak trees in this park-like setting. Close to all the attractions, yet far enough away that you can skip feeling like a tourist and enjoy the peace and privacy. If you don?t like touristy places, this eco-escape is the place for you.

The enclosed balcony feels like a giant hammock, a perfect place to take a nap, read a book and relax.

Enjoy a meal outdoors at this teak table. Sustainably harvested wood.

There?s almost always a breeze for your morning coffee or evening drinks on the balcony where you?ll have a bird?s eye view of passing wildlife.

Lounge in the comfortable Papasan chair and you may never want to get up!

Master Bedroom with full closet, books to read, and a plush, allergen protected bed.

Master Bedroom color scheme is delicious shades of vanilla, peach, and coral.

Queen size bed with soft, organic linens.

Kitchen is fully equipped with full-size, updated appliances. Super clean, tile floors and counters.

Eat-in counter. You?ll have a view of the river when in the kitchen.

Futon in the office/second bedroom.

Large desk opposite the futon in the second bedroom.

Two super clean, updated bathrooms with full tubs and showers. Plenty of towels.

Dining area has seating for six. Pairing organic with modern, the large Irish gathering table from the 1600s harmonizes with Polynesian teak carved chairs and a comfortable leather bench.

Upgraded details include a full size washer and dryer, exceptional original art made by Floridian artisans - many with reclaimed materials (look for the sculpture made from nails. If you spot it from the photo, we?ll give you a free gift.)

Original paintings by tropic artist Carole Callahan, help create the Island Style décor.

Tennis courts on site. Well-maintained, in excellent condition, and readily available.

Community pier is gated, well lit and maintained ? we see dolphins and manatees almost daily.

Hang out in this gazebo and you?re sure to spot dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles, along with swallow tailed kites, herons and sea birds. In the spring, bald eagles are common visitors.

A private club sits on the south side of the property. As a guest, you have use of the ball fields, playground, picnic areas, shuffle board, butterfly garden, nature trail, and fishing pier.

High definition flat screen TV/DVD in the living room. Smaller flat screen TV in the Master. Both are connected to digital cable.

Stairs leading to front door, magnolia tree out back, pool on side, river views in front, parking on the other side.

Autumn views from the balcony of your St Augustine vacation rental offer opportunities for relaxing with a good drink or watching for dolphin, raccoons, or bob cats.

Crescent Beach and St. Augustine Beach, a 16 minute drive. Jacksonville Beach, Daytona Beach, and many others within an hour drive.

This eco-friendly vacation rental has proximity to nature. Notice the gated fishing pier and gazebo.

15 minutes to the best Florida beaches?pristine and undeveloped.

Great White Egret, one of many birds which make this vacation rental a birders? paradise.

Historic Flagler College and many St Augustine museums a short 10-15 minute drive from this vacation rental. Disney, Daytona, Cape Canaveral, Anastasia Island within 90 minutes.

If you?re not a typical Florida tourist, you?ll like St. Augustine, it looks like a little European village that washed up on the beach. From the vacation rental, you?re an easy 10-15 minute drive to most area sites, including downtown St. Augustine, the oldest European settled city in the US.

Fort popular with history buffs, ghost hunters, and families. We love it for picnics and views.

The seawall at Fort Matanzas National Monument--good spot to walk, ride or rent a horse drawn carriage.

Historic St. Augustine, a walking town?no cars allowed!

Historic St. Augustine Lighthouse has incredible views and is within a short 15 minute drive.