Wow! We were initially looking for a condo in New Smyrna Beach when this condo just happened to pop up in my VRBO feed and catch my eye. It turns out it was in the same complex where our family owned a unit for years up until recently, and we hadn’t been to STA in a few years, so we decided to take the short drive east for the week.
When we walked into the condo, we were blown away. The photos don’t do it justice at all. It was immaculate and smelled fresh. The finish and decor were impeccable, and I instantly felt at home.
The living room furniture was comfy and practical. The kitchen was beyond stocked with everything we could have needed and more. The patio furniture was premium, with no rinky dinky chairs out there.
The in-unit washer and dryer were top of the line and much appreciated. Obviously, the owners of this unit spared no expense on the remodel, as they installed a whole unit water filtration system and an on-demand water heater. We took three showers simultaneously and didn’t have a problem.
The master bedroom is well laid out with the standup his and her’s wardrobes. The king-size bed was comfy, and the linens were nice and soft. The master bedroom bathroom was roomy, and the glass-enclosed shower was terrific.
The second bedroom was also nicely laid out, and the bathroom was well done.
The AC unit kept the condo comfortable for our entire stay, which we certainly appreciated in August.
The Ocean Villas complex has been well maintained through the years, and both pools were always clean and had ample chairs to use.
The boardwalk over the dunes was accessible and easy to negotiate.
The host, Michele, was a fantastic communicator who reached out to us before our arrival to make sure we didn’t have any questions about the check-in process. She checked in with us mid-stay to ensure everything was to our satisfaction and again before check-out to see if we had any questions on the process.
I will certainly stay at this unit the next time we decide to stay in St. Augustine Beach in the future.