Sea Matanzas #4

Sea Matanzas #4 puts you right where Summer Haven feels most like itself: quiet, coastal, oceanfront, and a little removed from the busier parts of St. Augustine Beach. This pet-friendly condo is made for guests who want the water close, the pace slower, and the beach vacation simple. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,100 square feet, and room for up to 4 guests, it is a strong fit for a couple, two couples, or a small family looking for an oceanfront St. Augustine stay with more breathing room.

The House

The view is the heart of the condo. The living room and primary bedroom both look toward the ocean, giving you that easy beach rhythm from morning to night. Start the day with coffee and sea air, come back from the sand for a cool indoor break, then settle in again for an evening that still feels connected to the water. Sea Matanzas is one of those spots where the setting does a lot of the work.

Inside, the living area is bright and comfortable, with coastal decor, relaxed seating, a television, and sliding glass doors that open the room toward the oceanfront setting. It is an easy place to land after a day outside, whether you are watching a movie, reading, checking the next day's plans, or just letting the sound of the surf set the tone.

The kitchen is fully equipped for vacation meals, snacks, and beach-day basics, with a stove, oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, cookware, dishes, and utensils. That gives you the flexibility to keep breakfast simple, pack lunch before heading out, or stay in for dinner when you would rather enjoy the view than drive back into town. The dining area gives everyone a comfortable place to gather, eat, play cards, or spread out the day's plans.

Both bedrooms have king beds, which makes Sea Matanzas #4 especially comfortable for two couples. The primary bedroom pairs its king bed with an ocean view, while the second bedroom also includes a king bed. Two full bathrooms keep the mornings easy, and the layout stays simple and practical: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a maximum of four guests.

The condo also includes the everyday comforts that matter on a beach trip: Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, air conditioning, central heat, linens, towels, an iron and board, a washing machine, and a clothes dryer. After a few days of swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and sand, the in-unit washer and dryer are not a small detail. They make the whole stay easier.

Outdoor space is part of the experience here too. The balcony looks out over the oceanfront setting, an easy spot to feel the ocean spray and watch the water from above the dune line. Guests also have access to a communal pool and on-site parking, giving you another place to relax when you want a break from the sand. Pets are welcome for an additional pet fee.

Highlights

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4, 1,100 square feet
• Oceanfront condo in quiet Summer Haven
• Two king bedrooms, including an ocean-view primary
• Living room and primary bedroom both face the ocean
• Full kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and communal pool access
• Pet-friendly, for an additional pet fee

St. Augustine

When you do want the full St. Augustine experience, town is an easy drive north. The Historic District brings the bayfront, museums, restaurants, shops, live music, and the old streets that make the city famous, along with state parks and fishing spots in between. That balance is a big part of why Sea Matanzas #4 works so well: you can spend the day exploring town, then come back to a quieter oceanfront condo where the night feels calm again.

The Area

Summer Haven is one of the most peaceful pockets of the St. Augustine coastline, a barrier-island area south of Fort Matanzas and just north of Marineland. It is exactly the kind of location guests choose when they want to get away from it all without giving up access to St. Augustine, with the beach as the main attraction and historic downtown still within reach. If you are new to this part of the coast, the Summer Haven vacation rentals guide is a good place to get a feel for the area, which runs quieter than St. Augustine Beach proper and especially suits guests who like uncrowded shoreline, ocean air, fishing, and bird watching.

Nearby, Fort Matanzas National Monument gives guests an easy way to add a little history to the trip without committing to a full downtown day. It fits this stretch of coast well, tying together water, marsh, barrier island, and Spanish colonial history in one place.

The quiet oceanfront setting is a big part of the appeal, and the larger Sea Matanzas oceanfront condos complex is built around it rather than the busy beach strip. Traveling with a group or extended family? First Choice Florida also manages sibling units in the same complex, including Sea Matanzas #5, Sea Matanzas #6, and Sea Matanzas #9. Booking more than one keeps everyone close while still giving each household its own space, and Summerhouse 307 is another nearby Summer Haven option when the group needs a second rental in the area.