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The Blue Gem Beach House is the ONE!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Blue Gem Beach House is the ONE!

Whether looking for a relaxing getaway, a family fun beach vacation, a guys golf trip, a girls trip, or a hotel alternative, the Blue Gem Beach House is all of those things and more!

The Blue Gem Beach House is a wonderfully charming, cozy and immaculate 3 bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront home located in South Ponte Vedra Beach. Everything that you could want in a beachfront property, is right here. Private beach access, fenced property, expansive paver-patio, fire-pit, step-free entry, and perfect interior accommodations.

Floor one: Drive thru gated entry, to a paver driveway. Enter into a cozy sitting/dining area. The dining table seats six and counter seats three. Ocean views abound. Enjoy the perfect size galley kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dinnerware, and small appliances. Newly added dedicated beverage bar for spirits and glassware. Beyond the kitchen is a den with a sofa with coffee table, a recliner and a large Smart TV with sound bar. Great for watching movies or sports. There is a full bathroom with claw foot tub on the first floor. The laundry room is on the ground level.

Floor two: Bedroom one is the spacious master bedroom with incredible views of the beach and ocean. Sleep tight in the king bed while listening to the sounds of the waves. There is a sliding door that leads to the screened oceanfront balcony. Master bathroom has a walk-in shower, double sink, and toilet. There is a desk in the bedroom with a monitor and printer, which makes for a great place to get a little work done or research where to go on your next adventure. Bedroom two is on the ocean side of the house. It has a queen bed, dresser, TV, and a door that leads to the screened balcony. The third bedroom has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, with an additional twin mattress in the trundle. Perfect for kids or adults. Bedroom three also has a TV. The second and third bedrooms share a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet.

The second floor screened porch spans the entire length of the back of the house. This is a great area to enjoy the breeze, and views of the beach while staying out of the sun. On the south side of the house, is an open deck, with full sun exposure, and the spot to watch the magical sunsets. The backyard offers a large paver patio and two sand dunes. There is an outdoor grill, outdoor shower and plenty of seating on the patio, as well as a table for enjoying lunch outside. At night, gather the group around the stone fire pit while enjoying the stars above.

Blue Gem is located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, just about 10 minutes north of historic St. Augustine and 15 minutes south of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra. In St. Augustine you will find countless restaurants, bars, gift shops, historic sights and more. My kid's personal favorite attraction is the Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. There are plenty of golf courses in the area, for all levels, so bring your clubs! We are 55 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport. Disney is a 2 hour drive and Daytona is 1 hour away. There are several great restaurants within a ten minute drive. There is a Publix less than 10 minutes away and a convenience store just 1 mile away.

My favorite things about our beach home are the views over the ocean and walking the beach. Watching the sun and moon rise over the ocean is stunning. It makes for a great start and end to each day. We are far enough away from town centers to have great star gazing on a clear night. We love to walk the beach in the morning. This natural beach is renowned by shell and shark tooth hunters. A Megalodon tooth was found just 1 hour north last year after a storm. Finally, the beach is very private with the nearest public access points more than one mile away in either direction.

Our favorite places to go out are Cap's On the Water and Aunt Kate's just 5 minutes away, Nona Blue, Mr Chubby's Wings (great for sports fans), Valley Smoke. We also love walking the historic cobblestone streets in St. Augustine where there are countless bars and restaurants to explore.

Our favorite golf destinations are the World Golf Village where there are two courses, Bill Murry's Caddyshack restaurant and the World Golf Hall of Fame, The Yards, Queens Harbor, St. Johns Country Club, Eagle Harbor and of course the legendary TPC Sawgrass. TPC Sawgrass has two courses, the world famous stadium course where The Players Championship is held every year and Dye's Valley. Both are very difficult so bring lots of golf balls. The Stadium course is very expensive, Dye's Valley can be more reasonable. Both share the same club house, restaurant and practice facility. if you don't play, its worth going for lunch and exploring the amazing facility.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tolomato River. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Vilano Beach and 14 minutes from St. George Street
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tom and Kelly at the Blue Gem Beach House

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The Blue Gem Beach House is the ONE! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Son B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Beautiful ocean view we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Property

We stayed here for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The property was exactly as described, clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The entire yard is fenced, so our dog was safe and able to enjoy being off leash. The firepit was a great feature, especially in the evening with the ocean breeze. The grill worked perfectly and even had a full tank of propane, with a spare ready just in case. Check-in was seamless, and communication with the owners was easy and responsive. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas at the beach

This was our second stay at this property. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

I was a supper relaxing time with the family!! We’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for some quiet R&R

We had a wonderful vacation at this property! The hosts were awesome and checked on us throughout our stay to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The home was perfect for us as it was right on the beach! The property was as described and VERY clean! We loved the fire pit right there by the ocean! So relaxing! The only "issue" was getting to the beach from the steps. Erosion made it difficult to navigate. It was obvious the hosts had attempted to make improvements by building up the sand at the steps but Mother Nature was already breaking down the sand. My spouse - who has mobility issues - was unable to actually get down to the beach because of the erosion. Thankfully the view was incredible so she was able to enjoy the ocean without actually going down to the beach. I will note other properties near them had the same issue so it wasn't just this property. And some were even worse than this property! Doggie Parents: The property is welcoming of doggies and the beach is dog friendly (on leash). However, finding a place to take the dog to do his "business" was difficult as there isn't any flat, grassy areas on the property. We walked the dog along the street which was very busy with fast moving vehicles. Waze User? When navigating to the Vilano/St. Augustine area from the property, ignore what Waze says! LOL! Turn LEFT out of the property! Only takes about 10 minutes to get the Publix at Vilano. Waze always wanted us to turn right which takes a lot longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Super view of ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!

Quiet right in the beach. Very clean we cooked the whole time we were there amazing sunrises great place and views!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Egle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite property

The perfect beach getaway for a family of seven plus a dog. Not too far from town but far enough to feel like you are getting away. The view is amazing. House is beautifully decorated. Has everything one could need, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, a cute dog area outside, dog toys, children’s toys, books, games, etc. we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Perfect place for our beach weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

We had a wonderful time and the house was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T., Dahlonega Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabana

The place was like a little cozy Cuban cabana. The price of $600 per night dBeach is 100 yards from the back door is a plus but cars going 60mph back and forth all night is a minus. Pictures on rental advertisements are inaccurate. It is an older home with aged exterior and much smaller than pictures depict.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Vacation

The location could not be beat. Great house with an even better location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach House!!!!

Our family of 7+ (2 parents, 2 grandparents and triplet 14 year olds plus our dog) really enjoyed staying at Blue Gem! The house was clean and well maintained. We LOVED the screened in porch, fire pit, and super easy beach access. It was also super awesome to have the entire property fenced and gated so our pup could roam free! Great management with quick and easy communication and response. We were missing some pans during our stay and communicated that with the management team who quickly (same day) dropped off boxes of new pans!!! The only downside of the entire house was the master bed mattress... way too soft and needs to be replaced. Other than that, a true 5 star experience! We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Very relaxing to be right on the beach! Perfect location for laughing, lounging, and resting. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean front!

Wonderful oceanfront property with screened porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kyrn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Beach Hose

Well kept. Nice location. Beach is lovely. Guana reserve is close for kayaking biking. St Augustine close for nice meals
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

barb p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waited 101years to stay

Wanted to stay where my 101year old Mother could watch the waves. The weather kept us indoors , but Mom always had a terrific view. Windy an cold, she sat inside at the patio doors and slept and ate with a perfect view. Milder days she sat in the screened porch or got a little sun on the south deck. Great parking and beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family time

Great views, awesome patio and wonderful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable location and great house

Loved being right on the beach, very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly b., Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation trip

We love St Augustine and wanted to take our family and celebrate our son graduating from High School…. The house was lovely and very comfortable. The ocean views are beautiful and sitting next to the fire pit in the evenings was so relaxing! We greatly enjoyed our stay and would love to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Gem Didn’t Disappoint

We had an awesome stay at the Blue Gem. Everything was perfect. The location was awesome and so serene. We really enjoyed our time here. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

A lovely little property as close as one could get to the beach. Everything was very clean, plenty of amenities in and around the home, the comfiest bed you could sleep on, and gorgeous views. Property is well maintained and management crew is very responsive. I especially loved that the living area is on the first floor and the screened-in balcony on the second floor. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite beachfront home and grounds

A true GEM of a place!. See sunrises in amazing glory. Well-maintained, well-furnished. We loved the screen porch on the second level. Thank you, David & Daphne for sharing your home with us and our daughter and our furry friends. We ate great local seafood at Cap's on the Water and The Reef, about 4 miles down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five kids and fantastic time!

We had the BEST time at BLUE GEM. With 5 children, from teens to toddlers, we still had plenty of space. Everyone enjoyed the incredible beach and outdoor space. Great memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021