The remarks below were submitted through Homeaway Connect or the Trip Advisor Review System and were copied here verbatim.

Susan       London, Canada     December 2011

This is the first time that our family has rented a beach house as part of our annual Christmas break vacation. We absolutely loved both the house itself and the location on the beach. Since it is set back a bit from the beach, we had privacy when sitting on our back deck. The to walk down the back steps and have the ocean right at our feet was great. Falling asleep to the repetitive sound of the waves is priceless. Grocery shopping was a bit of a trek away but we noticed a new Publix store was just about to open when you first enter St Augustine. (note from owner: The new Vilano Beach Publix opened January 2012; just 4.5 miles south of the house!)This will be much appreciated for those that follow. The photos on the web site are totally accurate. We have been to destinations in the past where this is not always the case. We had an issue with the fireplace upon arrival. It was looked after once our concerns were accurately communicated to the owner. We took a boat excursion for a 4 hour fishing experience from Walker Charters in St Augustine. Best 4 hours of fishing that all of us have ever done. Extremely polite and personable and able to take us to where the fish were biting. Highly recommend it! Overall fantastic experience that we would recommend  to anyone looking for a beach house in the St Augustine/ Ponte Vedra area.

Vermont Renters       November 2011

Sandpiper's Nest was an ideal ocean front house for our vacation. Located in a non-commercial area of S. Ponte Vedra Beach, the property had great ocean vistas from the living areas and master bedroom, easy access to the beach from the large deck, up to date technology (WiFi, cable and flat screen televisions), bright pastel colors and a beach cottage themed decor. The house was comfortably furnished and extremely well maintained. The kitchen was very well equipped, even if you wanted to prep an elaborate dinner "at home" given all of restaurants in the area offering fresh seafood and a variety of cuisines. The open floor plan is great for relaxing and entertaining. The garage helped to keep sand and salt off of our car and stored all of the supplied beach chairs and toys as well as an additional washer and dryer. Recreational opportunities abound from long beach walks, boating, kayaking and other water activities, golf, bicycling (A1A has a bike lane), and visiting historical St. Augustine. The Guana preserve offers naturalist led excursions. Our dogs loved their beach walks and chasing sea birds into the surf. We will definitely return to the Sandpiper!

Elizabeth       Maine       October 2011

Sandpiper's Nest was an ideal ocean front house for our vacation. Located in a non-commercial area of S. Ponte Vedra Beach, the property had great ocean vistas from the living areas and master bedroom, easy access to the beach from the large deck, up to date technology (WiFi, cable and flat screen televisions), bright pastel colors and a beach cottage themed decor. The house was comfortably furnished and extremely well maintained. The kitchen was very well equipped, even if you wanted to prep an elaborate dinner "at home" given all of restaurants in the area offering fresh seafood and a variety of cuisines. The open floor plan is great for relaxing and entertaining. The garage helped to keep sand and salt off of our car and stored all of the supplied beach chairs and toys as well as an additional washer and dryer. The owners were very responsive to questions we had were willing to immediately address and resolve an issue with a water softener. Recreational opportunities abound from long beach walks, boating, kayaking and other water activities, golf, bicycling (A1A has a bike lane), and visiting historical St. Augustine. The Guana preserve offers naturalist led excursions. Our dogs loved their beach walks and chasing sea birds into the surf. We will definitely return to the Sandpiper!

Paul       Harrisburg, PA   September 2011

My wife and I stayed for a week in this gorgeous beach house in South Ponte Vedra Beach and it was incredible! The house itself is very nice; neat and clean. Our dogs loved playing on the beach everyday; which we had pretty much to ourselves. House is in a perfect location, close to St. Augustine, Daytona, etc. I would book this house again if we find ourselves vacationing in Florida.

Shadinger        August 2011

We had a wonderful stay at Sandpiper's Nest. The owners provided everything you could possibly want or need. The house is decorated in such an attractive manner. Everyone who came by to visit us thought it was such a pretty place. More things were provided by the owners than any other place we have ever stayed before--and we go somewhere each summer. The kitchen was perfect with all the appliances and utensils, etc. We would recommend this place for anyone--singles, families, or elderly persons (as it is all on one level).The house was very clean. We loved that it was pet friendly. Or only complaint was the front bedroom was not as cool as it could have been, and we hope the owners can repair the sliding doors so we don't have to use sticks to lock them . We hope to visit Sandpiper's Nest again in the future. (note from owner: we have a new compressor and an additional vent into the front bedroom so it is now very cool! Also, we have new locks on the sliders!)

The Jones Family    New York  July 2011

Sandpipers' Nest had everything we were looking for in a Florida beach vacation. Great place for a family who wants beachfront access with privacy. It was almost like having a private beach but not too isolated from shopping and restaurants. The deck leads directly to a wide, clean beach that is good for walking or jogging. We enjoyed having our small dog with us and taking morning and evening walks on the beach. We found good shopping and restaurants in St. Augustine. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the house and amenities, including even dish washing soap. We will definitely return to this ideal beach getaway home.

Beverly       St. Louis, Missouri       May 2011

The pictures really don't do Sandpiper's Nest justice. The house was clean, organized and very well stocked. It lacked nothing......right down to the beach towels, spices, beach chairs, food wrap, laundry detergent and so much more. All you need to do is bring your clothes. The area is quiet and the beach is nearly secluded......heaven on earth. The beaches are spotless and you can walk barefoot for miles. Loved it, loved it. Beautiful home, gorgeous area.....quiet, residential, not commercial and overcrowded. We'll be back again.  

 

James       Detroit Area      May 2011

Amazing! The house had everything you need for a week's vacation and is very functional from a space/living perspective. The view and access to the beach is fantastic. Everything was very clean and well-maintained. We also purchased a membership to the Seranata Beach Club as we had younger children (ages 6 and 8) who we thought may need more activities, but, we ended up going only once the entire week. They were very happy playing on the beach, collecting shells, etc. I would recommend planning meals in advance as the grocery store isn't close enough for a 'quick trip', however it looks as if there will be a new Publix built close by and will have easy access to the house. I would recommend this property without hesitation! (note from owner: The Vilano Beach Publix is now open... 4.5 miles south of Sandpiper's Nest!)

Holly       Tampa, FL       April 2011

My husband and I (and our two canine kids) thoroughly enjoyed our week in South Ponte Vedra Beach and at Sandpiper's Nest. The house was equipped with everything we needed to enjoy a carefree and relaxed vacation: ocean front views, the sound of surf right over the dunes, a very well appointed kitchen, effortless check-in and check-out, plus too many other little details to mention. Judy and Bill Wren were a delight to work with. We look forward to our next visit!

Betsy        NJ             March 2011

Over the years we have stayed in Judy Wren's properties ... and we will always stay in her properties if we are visiting the St. Augustine, FLa area. You know that the property will be well kept, appropriately advertised and the rental process is easy and timely. I highly recommend Judy Wren properties ... you feel at home.

William       Copley, Ohio     February 2011

This amazing Ponte Vedra Beach house offered a charming atmosphere and a quiet serenity with all the amenities. The home is beautifully decorated and offered us a relaxing atmosphere for our month long stay. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises from our deck that allowed us easy access to the beach for fishing, walking ,biking and watching the dolphins and shore birds. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the nation's oldest city with the cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial architectures, shopping and wonderful dining destinations. We thank Judy and Bill Wren for their gracious hospitality. Vacationing in this wonderful beach home gave us an experience that we want to repeat again and again!  

Nashville, TN       December 2010

This house and it's location is everything you could possibly want in a vacation getaway. Listening to the waves at night is the best kind if music to fall asleep to. The house is a soothing sea glass colored heaven. All the amenities a family away on vacation with a baby could possibly need. Thank you for giving us a wonderful first family vacation. Our Christmas at the Sandpipers Nest was one we will never forget.

Lou      Houston, Texas    October 2010

We had a terrific stay at Sandpiper's Nest for a week in October. The house is extremely updated, decorated perfectly for that beach get away zone out time and has every item (from kitchen to entertainment to wireless internet) that anyone could ever desire. It was spotless when we arrived. Linens are provided (beach towels too!) as well as a gas grill, starter paper products, books, DVDs, beach chairs. A fabulous view is also included in the deal. We will be BACK!

Angie       Brevard, NC       October 2010

Sandpiper's Nest is a beautiful beach cottage. Our occupants consisted of my elderly parents, my husband, myself and our small dog. When we first walked into the house, we fell in love with it. The house is decorated in a charming beach theme. The house has every comfort of home. I have never stayed in a cleaner beach rental. The view of the ocean from the living area and master bedroom took our breath away. My parents have mobility issues, and they enjoyed the ease provided by the one story house. They spent many hours on the spacious deck reading books and watching the surf. There was ample room for 4 adults and a small dog to spread out and have our own space. The beach is beautiful. It is wide and clean, and expands as far as the eye can see in any direction. We explored St Augustine, ate at great restaurants, fished, took long beach walks. We enjoyed eating breakfast and occasional dinners on the ocean front deck. What could be better? This was our first visit to the South Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine area. It won't be our last. I look forward to future stays at Sandpiper's Nest.

CRM        Lee's Summit, Missouri      June 2010

Our stay at Sandpiper's nest was extraordinary! Sandpiper's nest is such a lovely, comfortable, and cozy home, and the attention to creature comforts afforded by our hosts was wonderful! Our vacation was enhanced by the warmth and feel of this home. Its proximity to the beach meant members of our group could easily come and go as they pleased. The deck offered many wonderful evenings of outdoor relaxation, in view of the sand and surf. The fact that the beach is relatively private, and thus not at all crowded (even on the weekends) made our stay even more enjoyable. A short car ride into town offered all anyone could offer by way of easy access to great restaurants, activities and sight-seeing. Yet, you simply never felt cheated just "being at home." I would highly recommend this property to anyone--and will definitely be going back!

Jodi J      Voluntown, CT       May 2010

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandpiper's Nest, it was the perfect home away from home. It just doesn't get better than stepping out the back door, coffee in hand, to the sights and peaceful sounds of early morning on your nearly private beach. The location is great if you need to decompress, and yet close enough to charming St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra if you choose to gallivant. We enjoyed dinner at CAPs one night, and cooked a fresh catch from Kyle's Seafood Market on another. Sandpiper's Nest didn't feel like a rental property, it felt like a friend's home. The property was precisely as advertised, clean, well maintained, and very well appointed. Communication and information provided by the property owner was excellent and complete. We look forward to another visit. We took advantage of the opportunity to join Serenata Beach Club during our stay. That was another great experience which we would recommend to others.

 

Tim, Katie and Evan (2yo)      St Augustine      May 2010

We loved staying at Sandpiper's Nest. There was a ton of room for our 3 year old to run around. It felt like staying at someone's very well kept beach home, not a rental. Attention is paid to every detail at Sandpiper's Nest. We plan on going back and highly recommend it if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Ponte Vedra.