Sea Matanzas #5

Sea Matanzas #5 is an oceanfront condo in Summer Haven near St. Augustine, with wide ocean views and a quieter beach pace. Set in the Summer Haven area near Matanzas Inlet, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo gives families, couples, and small groups a comfortable coastal base with room for up to 6 guests.

The House

Inside, the condo runs 1,100 square feet with a layout built around the water. The primary bedroom has a king bed and ocean views, giving guests a calm place to wake up near the water, while the second bedroom has a queen bed for children, relatives, or another couple. A sofa sleeper in the living room brings the total capacity to six. With two full bathrooms, mornings are easier and no one has to crowd into a single bath before heading out for the day.

The living room is one of the best parts of the condo. Large sliding glass doors open the space toward the water, and the ocean views make it easy to settle in after a beach day. It is the kind of room where you can cool off in the air conditioning, put a movie on, check in with work if you have to, or just let the view do most of the talking.

The kitchen is fully equipped for real vacation living, with a stove, oven, toaster, microwave, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, cookware, dishes, utensils, and a dining area. That makes Sea Matanzas #5 especially useful for longer stays or for families who like to keep breakfast, snacks, drinks, and simple dinners on hand. You can do a beach morning, come back for lunch, and still head out later without making every meal a restaurant stop.

The balconies are a major part of the stay. The oceanfront setting gives guests outdoor space to enjoy the sea air, watch the light change over the water, and start the morning with coffee outside.

The condo includes high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, television, satellite/cable, air conditioning, central heat, linens, towels, an iron and board, a washer, and a dryer. The washer and dryer are especially useful at the beach, where towels, swimsuits, and casual clothes can pile up fast. Guests also have access to a communal pool, another place to relax when they want a break from the sand. Pets are welcome for an additional pet fee. Parking is limited to two cars, which works simply for most families or two-couple trips.

Highlights

• 2 bedrooms (king, queen) plus a living room sofa sleeper
• 2 full bathrooms
• Sleeps up to 6
• 1,100 square feet
• Oceanfront, with ocean views from the living room and primary bedroom
• Oceanfront balcony space for sea air and morning coffee
• Fully equipped kitchen with a dining area
• In-unit washer and dryer, plus communal pool access

St. Augustine

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, makes an easy day base from Summer Haven. Historic Downtown is about a 20-minute drive, so you can plan a day around the bayfront, the Castillo area, local restaurants, museums, galleries, and old brick streets, then return to a quieter oceanfront condo at night. St. Augustine Beach is about a 10-minute drive, with more restaurants, shops, and beach services when you want a livelier scene.

The Area

Sea Matanzas #5 sits in Summer Haven, one of the quieter and more distinctive coastal areas near St. Augustine. This part of the coast is south of Fort Matanzas and just north of Marineland, on a barrier island where the beach, dunes, inlet, and ocean views shape the whole experience. You choose it for space, salt air, and a slower beach rhythm rather than crowds and traffic, while still staying close enough to enjoy the rest of St. Augustine when you are ready.

Nearby Matanzas Inlet gives the area a different feel from the beaches farther north. The tides, open water, sand, and natural scenery make it great for beach walks, birdwatching, fishing, photography, and quiet time outside. History is close by too: Fort Matanzas National Monument is one of the easiest and most relevant outings from this location, connecting the southern beaches to the Spanish colonial story of St. Augustine.

The condo is part of the Sea Matanzas oceanfront condos community, which makes it easy for extended family, wedding guests, or friends traveling together to stay near each other while keeping separate kitchens, bedrooms, and quiet space. When a trip calls for more room, First Choice Florida also manages Sea Matanzas #4, Sea Matanzas #6, and Sea Matanzas #9 in the same complex, and Summerhouse 307 is another Summer Haven option worth checking when dates line up.

That balance is what makes Sea Matanzas #5 work. You get the peaceful Summer Haven beach setting first, with St. Augustine's restaurants, attractions, and history still within reach.