Sea Matanzas #8

Sea Matanzas #8 is a pet-friendly oceanfront condo in Summer Haven, set where St. Augustine turns quieter, wilder, and more tucked away. This two bedroom, two bathroom condo sleeps six across 1,100 square feet, with wide Atlantic views, a third-floor walk-up setting, and beach access that keeps the whole trip simple.

The House

Inside, the third-floor walk-up opens to a bright, open living space with high ceilings and a wall of glass doors facing the Atlantic. A natural stone fireplace anchors the room, framed by built-in bookshelves and comfortable seating, and the open-concept layout keeps the kitchen, dining area, and living room connected. Step through the glass doors onto the expansive deck for a front-row view of the water, the sand, and the changing light over Summer Haven.

The kitchen is set up for real meals, not just snacks between restaurant runs, with a breakfast bar and a glass dining table that gives everyone a spot to gather after a day in the sun. The living area works just as well for a quiet movie night as it does for watching the big game together.

Both bedrooms have a king bed, and a sofa bed in the living room brings the sleeping total to six. Two full bathrooms keep mornings easy, and a stacked washer and dryer handles beach towels, swimsuits, and longer stays. The setup suits families, couples traveling together, or a small group that wants oceanfront space without booking a large house, and pets are welcome for an additional pet fee.

Highlights

• 2 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms
• Sleeps 6 (two king beds plus a living room sofa bed)
• 1,100 square feet
• Oceanfront third-floor unit with an expansive deck and private stairs to the sand
• Open living area with high ceilings, a wall of glass doors, and a natural stone fireplace
• Full kitchen with a breakfast bar, plus an in-unit washer and dryer
• Community pool on site
• Pet friendly, additional pet fee

St. Augustine

St. Augustine makes an easy base for a beach trip with a lot of history layered on top. The nation's oldest city sits a short drive north, where the walkable historic district holds Spanish colonial landmarks, waterfront restaurants, and the small shops along St. George Street. You can spend the morning on the sand and the afternoon wandering cobblestone streets, then be back at the condo in time for sunset. For a longer outing, Jacksonville sits to the north and the Orlando theme parks are within a day trip.

The Area

Summer Haven sits at the quiet south end of the St. Augustine coastline, shaped by Matanzas Inlet and known for a stretch of beach with limited public access. It is the kind of place guests choose when they want less traffic, fewer crowds, and more of that wild, tucked-away feeling. The beach here changes with the tide, especially near the inlet, where tide pools and coquina rock formations give the shoreline a different texture from the busier beaches farther north. You can read more on our Summer Haven vacation rentals guide.

Sea Matanzas #8 is part of the Sea Matanzas complex, which sits directly along the ocean with a community pool and stairs leading down toward the sand. One of the easiest nearby outings is Fort Matanzas National Monument, a historic coquina fort just up the road from the inlet and a good fit for a low-key day away from the beach. Head north and you reach St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia Island; head south and Marineland, Flagler Beach, and Daytona are all an easy drive.

Traveling with more family or meeting friends at the shore? First Choice Florida also manages Sea Matanzas #4, Sea Matanzas #5, Sea Matanzas #6, and Sea Matanzas #9 in the same complex. That makes it easier for a larger group to stay close together while keeping separate condos and their own private space.