Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
About This Building
Ocean Grande Condominiums is a luxury 204-unit gated community along A1A at Serenata Beach in South Ponte Vedra, built between 2001 and 2006 by Devlin Properties. The complex sits on the Intracoastal Waterway side of A1A, with units featuring panoramic preserve and water views. Across A1A, the Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach offer direct oceanfront access.
The architectural style is Mediterranean — three-story buildings with terra-cotta accents, gated entry, garage parking, an elevator, tennis courts, and a private beach walkway tunnel beneath A1A to the Atlantic. Units start at over 2,000 square feet — 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, expansive terraces — which makes Ocean Grande one of the larger-floor-plan condo options in St. Johns County.
The Serenata Beach Club is a separate membership available to Ocean Grande residents, offering an oceanfront pool, clubhouse, fitness facility, and dining.
A note on geography
First Choice Florida is based on St. Augustine Beach, not in South Ponte Vedra. We won't pretend otherwise. We're a St. Johns County operator extending our footprint thoughtfully into the South Ponte Vedra market, and that means a thirty-minute drive when on-site visits are needed. For some owners that's a feature — you get an experienced county-wide operator with a real office, not a one-property startup. For owners who require an in-neighborhood presence specifically, there are local options worth considering as well. We'd rather tell you that up front than have it become a problem six months in.
Amenities
- Oceanfront
- Beach Access
- Gated Community
- Elevator
- Parking Garage
- Tennis
- Golf Community
Why Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach Works as a Rental
Ocean Grande sits in a market position that's hard to replicate. It's far enough from the family-tourism activity of St. Augustine Beach to attract guests looking for quiet and space, but close enough to the Ponte Vedra/Sawgrass dining and golf scene to capture that market when those properties book up. The Mediterranean architecture and large floor plans set it apart from typical beach-condo offerings — guests who book Ocean Grande are typically looking for an elevated experience, not the boardwalk-and-beach-shop vibe of St. Augustine Beach proper.
The location is the key differentiator. South Ponte Vedra is a market in its own right — different guest profile, different rental dynamics, different price point than St. Augustine Beach or even Vilano. Ocean Grande's price-per-square-foot is significantly higher than units in buildings ten miles south.
Location
What We'd Bring to an Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach Unit
We've been managing vacation rentals in St. Johns County since 1998. We've watched the South Ponte Vedra market develop from undeveloped barrier-island to its current mix of luxury condos and oceanfront homes. We know the seasonality, the guest profile, and the competitive market in this specific stretch. Renovation and design advice comes from Marty Kirkley, co-owner of First Choice Florida — before FCF he ran Eden Home Decor, and in 2005 he sponsored an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build for the Harvey family in Hastings.
Considering professional management for your Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach unit?
First Choice Florida already knows this building and the local market. When you're ready to hand off the day-to-day, we're the local, licensed, boutique team that runs it like our own — real 24-hour support, direct booking, and channel management.
If you own a unit at Ocean Grande and you want a serious St. Johns County operator extending into the Serenata Beach market, give us a call. We're candid about the geography — our office is on St. Augustine Beach, and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.