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THE SAND BUCKET AT SEASIDE IS LOCATED WITHIN THE GATED CONDO COMMUNITY OF SEASIDE AT ANASTASIA AT 245 ATLANTIS CIRCLE, ST. AUGUSTINE FL - DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM ST. JOHNS COUNTY PIER AND PARK. SEASIDE AT ANASTASIA, ONE OF THE NEWEST CONDO COMMUNITIES ON THE ISLAND AND THE CLOSEST TO THE HISTORIC AREA, WAS BUILT IN 2004 AND FEATURES FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN EACH UNIT. THE SAND BUCKET HAS HURRICANE-RATED WINDOWS WHICH MAKE THE UNIT VERY QUIET.

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, FULL KITCHEN, FULL LAUNDRY ROOM IN UNIT, PRIVATE SCREENED BALCONY WITH VIEWS OF COMMUNITY LAKE WITH LIGHTED FOUNTAIN, HEATED POOL, AND DISTANT VIEWS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. 3 BEDS AND A SOFA BED.

3RD FLOOR UNIT WITH ELEVATOR STEPS FROM FRONT OF UNIT AND STEPS.

FREE HIGH SPEED WIFI, FREE XFINITY TV AND MUSIC, FREE PHONE CALLS TO US AND CANADA

FREE PARKING - ONE ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE NEXT TO BUILDING, 1 ADDITIONAL VISITOR PARKING SPOT (MUST DISPLAY PARKING PASS ON REAR VIEW MIRROR TO AVOID BEING TOWED).

THIS IS A NON-SMOKING, NO PETS UNIT FOR THE COMFORT OF OUR GUESTS AND OUR FAMILY MEMBERS.

WE PROVIDE ALL LINENS, PILLOWS, BEACH TOWELS, STARTER SOAPS AND STARTER PAPER PRODUCTS.

EACH UNIT HAS A TOTAL OF 6 POOL PASSES WHICH ARE TO BE TAKEN TO THE POOL WHEN YOU GO.

PARKING AND POOL PASSES WILL BE INSIDE THE CONDO UPON ARRIVAL. FAILURE TO LEAVE THESE UPON CHECK-OUT WILL INCUR A FINE.

LIVING ROOM – SEATING FOR 7 – 2 ADDITIONAL CHAIRS IN DINING AREA – QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA – CEILING FAN, 50” SMART TV WITH VOICE ACTIVATED REMOTE, DVD PLAYER, DOOR TO PRIVATE BALCONY WITH VIEWS OF LAKE, FOUNTAIN, POOL, AND DISTANT OCEAN VIEWS.

DINING AREA – SEATING FOR 6 WITH 2 ADDITIONAL STOOLS AT BAR.

KITCHEN – FULLY EQUIPPED WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, ALL DISHES, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, DRIP COFFEE MAKER AND A SINGLE SERVE KEURIG, MIXER, TOASTER, WAFFLE IRON, BLENDER, FULL SIZE DISHWASHER, MICROWAVE, RANGE, SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE AND FILTERED WATER IN DOOR, CEILING FAN, PANTRY, KITCHEN LINENS AND SOME SPICES.

LAUNDRY ROOM- FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, IRONS AND IRONING BOARD, VACUUM, MOP, BROOM, DUST PAN, BUCKET, CLEANING SUPPLIES, EXTRA LIGHT BULBS, EXTRA POTS AND PANS, EXTRA COFFEE POT. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS WALL MOUNTED. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A FIRST AID KIT ON THE SHELF ABOVE WASHER. IMPORTANT: SHAKE ALL SAND OFF TOWELS AT BEACH AND EMPTY POCKETS OF SWIM SHORTS. SAND THAT GETS INTO THE WASHER AND DRYER RESULTS IN VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS.

3 BEDROOMS – ALL LINENS ARE SUPPLIED. BLANKETS IN CLOSETS ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL PILLOWS.

MASTER KING SIZED BED, 32” HDTV WITH DVD PLAYER, CASSETTE RADIO, ALARM CLOCK, READING LIGHT, CEILING FAN, DOOR TO SCREENED BALCONY, AND WALK-IN CLOSET.

PRIVATE MASTER ENSUITE BATH WITH DOUBLE VANITY, SEPARATE PRIVATE AREA WITH SOAKER TUB, WALK-IN SHOWER AND WATER CLOSET, A WALL MOUNTED MAGNIFIED MAKE-UP MIRROR AND A HAIRDRYER. LINENS PROVIDED.

BEDROOM #2 QUEEN SIZE BED, 30” SMART TV WITH DVD PLAYER, ALARM CLOCK, LARGE CLOSET, AND CEILING FAN.

BEDROOM #3 QUEEN SIZE BED, 24” HDTV, CEILING FAN, AND LARGE CLOSET.

HALL BATH – FULL BATH WITH STANDARD TUB/SHOWER COMBO. A HAIRDRYER IS PROVIDED.

PRIVATE SCREENED BALCONY – BAR TOP TABLE WITH 2 CHAIRS, 2 SIDE CHAIRS WITH SMALL TABLE. NO SMOKING ON BALCONY. FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN TO CLIMB ON TABLETOP OR SIT ON RAILING.

EXTRAS

FOR THOSE TRAVELING WITH SMALL CHILDREN WE PROVIDE A PACK N’ PLAY WITH SHEETS AND 2 CHILDREN’S EATING CHAIRS (ONE WITH A TRAY LIKE A HIGHCHAIR AND ONE LIKE A BOOSTER SEAT) THAT CAN BE STRAPPED TO A DINING CHAIR, AND A SELECTION OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND A FEW DVD’S OF CHILDREN’S MOVIES. THERE ARE SAFETY PLUGS IN MOST ALL RECEPTACLES (EXTRAS PROVIDED), A DOOR KNOB COVER, A SAFETY GATE, AND A CABINET LOCK). PLASTIC PLATES, CUPS, PLACEMATS, AND CUTLERY FOR CHILDREN MAY BE FOUND IN THE KITCHEN.

THERE ARE 2 ADULT BIKES IN THE MASTER CLOSET WHICH YOU WELCOME TO ENJOY AT YOUR OWN RISK. THESE ARE NOT BEACH CRUISERS SO WE ASK THAT THEY NOTTO BE RIDDEN ON THE BEACH. IF THEY ARE NOT MAINTAINED THEY WILL RUST WITHIN A DAY. THERE IS ALSO A TIRE PUMP AND BICYCLE LOCK. PLEASE CHECK TIRES BEFORE USING AND MAKE NOTE OF THE COMBINATION FOR THE LOCK. WE DO NOT PROVIDE HELMETS SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

WE PROVIDE SEVERAL BEACH CHAIRS (USUALLY 3-4), UMBRELLAS AND A BEACH WAGON. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE NUMBER BECAUSE IF NOT RINSED AFTER USE, THEY BECOME INOPERABLE. THEREFORE, WE ASK YOU TO RINSE THE SAND OFF WITH THE HOSES THAT ARE PROVIDED AT THE ENDS OF EACH BUILDING IN SEASIDE AND NEAR THE ELEVATORS. WE ALSO PROVIDE BOOGIE BOARDS AND AN ASSORTMENT OF BEACH BUCKETS AND SAND TOYS. PLEASE RINSE THESE OFF ALSO. WE ALSO PROVIDE BEACH TOWELS, POOL NOODLES, WATER WINGS, BEACH BAGS, A BEACH MAT, A SHOWER CURTAIN THAT CAN BE PLACED ON THE SAND TO PUT ITEMS ON, AND A LARGE AND SMALL COOLER. THESE ITEMS ARE LOCATED IN LAUNDRY ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BEACH CART WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN A BEDROOM CLOSET. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WASH THE ABOVE-MENTIONED ITEMS, YOU MAY RENT BEACH GEAR FROM A LOCAL RENTAL COMPANY, BUT THEY ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE.

WE HAVE A BOOKCASE FULL OF BOOKS IN ENTRY FOYER AS WELL AS MANY BOOKS THROUGHOUT CONDO. ADDITIONAL BOOKS AND GAMES CAN BE CHECKED OUT AT THE CLUBHOUSE.

IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE BUFFET, YOU WILL FIND SEVERAL GAMES, CARDS, SMALL TOYS, PUZZLES, AND BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. IN THE DRAWERS, YOU WILL FIND PENS, NOTE PADS, TAPE, SCISSORS, ENVELOPES, SEWING KIT, AND NIGHT LIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO FIND SEVERAL SCENTED CANDLES HERE OR IN THE ENTERTAINMENT UNIT UNDER TV. THERE ARE SEVERAL DVD’S IN THE ENTERTAINMENT UNIT IN LIVING ROOM FOR CHILDREN.

CHARCOAL GRILLS ARE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE POOL NEAR THE LAKE. WE PROVIDE A TRAY TO CARRY FOOD TO THE GRILL, MATCHES, AND GRILLING UTENSILS. WE DO NOT PROVIDE CHARCOAL OR LIGHTER FLUID, BUT YOU MAY FIND SOME LEFT BY A PREVIOUS GUEST.

OUR PROPERTY MANAGER - JAMIE SERENATI

SINCE WE DON'T LIVE IN THE ST. AUGUSTINE ARE, WE CHOSE JAMIE SERENATI AS OUR PROPERTY MANAGER TO ASSIST OUR GUESTS IN BOOKING AND TAKING CARE OF YOU DURING YOUR VISIT. SHE CAN BE REACHED AT 904-461|5556. MENTION THE SAND BUCKET AND THAT YOU FOUND US ON HOUFY.COM.

APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK BEFORE CHECK-IN, JAMIE WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL WITH OUR UNIT NUMBER,GATE CODES, PARKING SPACE NUMBER AND LOCK CODES. STORE THESE ON YOUR PHONE THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY FOR QUICK REFERENCE.

SEASIDE AT ANASTASIA – OUR COMMUNITY

SEASIDE IS A GATED COMMUNITY OF 117 CONDOS – SOME ARE PRIMARY RESIDENCES FOR OWNERS AND WE ASK THAT YOU BE RESPECTFUL OF THEIR PRIVACY AND KEEP NOISE TO A NORMAL LEVEL ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENING HOURS. THERE IS AN ONSITE CLUBHOUSE WITH LENDING LIBRARY FOR BOOKS AND GAMES AND A SMALL GYM. THE HEATED POOL AND RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE CLUBHOUSE.

THE AREA AROUND THE SAND BUCKET AT SEASIDE

ST. JOHNS COUNTY PIER AND PARK ARE ACROSS THE STREET. HERE YOU WILL FIND A SMALL VISITOR’S CENTER WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA AND THINGS TO DO, A TACKLE AND BAIT SHOP, SMALL SNACK BAR, ADMISSION TO THE PIER, A SMALL PLAYGROUND AND SPRAY PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN, SHOWERS, BATHROOM FACILITIES, PICNIC TABLES, VOLLEYBALL COURTS, PARKING, A COVERED PAVILION, AND BOCCE BALL COURTS. ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS THERE IS A FARMER’S MARKET IN THE PARKING LOT AND ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM MID-MAY THRU OCTOBER, A FREE MUSIC BY THE SEA CONCERT IS AT THE PAVILION. TAKE A CHAIR AND A COOLER WITH BEVERAGES AND PURCHASE A DINNER ($10 OR LESS) PREPARED BY A LOCAL RESTAURANT. DINNER 6:00 PM, MUSIC 7:00 PM.

WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE IS SALT LIFE RESTAURANT, SUNSET GRILLE, ANTONIO’S PIZZA, BEACHSIDE DINER, RITA’S ITALIAN ICE, STARBUCKS (INSIDE EMBASSY SUITES), PANAMA HATTIES GRILL AND BAR, LITTLE MARGIE’S, A DONUT SHOP, A CONVENIENCE MART AND GAS STATION.

ALSO WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, BUT A LITTLE FURTHER, IS OBIE’S HAMBURGERS, CAFÉ ELEVEN, MANGO MANGO’S, KOOKABURA COFFEE SHOP, A SWIMWEAR SHOP, CONEHEADS ICE CREAM, A BEACH STORE, A NAIL SALON, A TATTOO PARLOR, SHAKE IT UP SMOOTHIES, SURFBOARD RENTAL SHOP, BEAUTY SHOP, A1A BURRITO, AND BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT JUST TO NAME A FEW.

BEACH ACCESS

THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO THE BEACH FROM THE SAND BUCKET IS BY EXITING THE BACK GATE OF SEASIDE AND WALKING EAST TO THE INTERSECTION AT 16TH STREET AND A1A. GRAB A RED FLAG, CROSS THE STREET AND CONTINUE WALKING THE SHORT DISTANCE TO THE PATH ONTO THE BEACH. DURING HIGH SEASON A LIFEGUARD IS STATIONED IN THIS AREA. TIP: HAVE ONE PERSON IN YOUR PARTY DRIVE EVERYONE AND ALL THE BEACH GEAR OUT TO THIS AREA AND DROP EVERYONE OFF THEN RETURN TO PARK THE CAR BACK AT THE CONDO OR AT THE CLUBHOUSE (DISPLAY PARKING PASS IF PARKING AT CLUBHOUSE).

IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE PIER AND PARK AREA, EXIT THROUGH THE FRONT GATE OF SEASIDE. THE BEACHSIDE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS ARE IN THIS LOCATION, SO THIS IS THE BEST SPOT IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN WITH YOU. YOU MAY WISH TO TRY THE DROP-OFF LOCATION HERE ALSO. THERE MAY BE AVAILABLE PARKING IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH – BUT NOT ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS DURING THE FARMERS MARKET. ANASTASIA STATE PARK IS A BEAUTIFUL BEACH AREA AND CAN EASILY BE ENTERED WITHOUT PAYING BY SIMPLY WALKING NORTH (TO THE LEFT OF EMBASSY SUITES). WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE YOU WILL ENTER THE PARK BEACH AREA. YOU CAN WALK FOR SEVERAL MILES AND HAVE NOTHING BUT DUNES ON YOUR LEFT AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN ON YOUR RIGHT. THIS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR AN EARLY MORNING WALK ON THE BEACH – VERY PEACEFUL AND QUIET – EXCEPT FOR BIRDS AND WAVES.

IF YOU HAVE A 4X4 VEHICLE, THERE ARE SEVERAL RAMPS THROUGHOUT THE AREA THAT YOU CAN DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE OUT ONTO THE BEACH AND PARK FOR THE DAY. THERE IS A DAILY FEE FOR THIS ($10 AT THIS TIME) AND CERTAIN AREAS MAY BE CLOSED DUE TO CONDITIONS, BUT THE ENTIRE ROUTE IS APPROXIMATELY 16 MILES WITH SEVERAL EXIT RAMPS ALONG THE WAY. OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT, FOLLOW THE PATH, AND WATCH FOR FELLOW BEACHGOERS. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY THE BEACH AND HAVE EVERYTHING STOWED IN THE CAR WITHOUT HAVING TO CARRY IT.

WITHIN SEVERAL MILES YOU CAN FIND GROCERY STORES, LIQUOR STORES, A DOLLAR TREE, DRUG STORES, SURF SHOPS, GAS STATIONS, PARKS, A YMCA, TENNIS COURTS, ADDITIONAL RESTAURANTS, A FOOD TRUCK PARK, A FRENCH BAKERY, SEVERAL BIKE RENTAL SHOPS, 2 PUTT-PUTT GOLF COURSES, A SEASHELL STORE, ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM, ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM, ANASTASIA STATE PARK, A SKATEBOARD PARK, A FOOD TRUCK PARK, AND THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE (AMP). A FOUR-MILE DRIVE WILL TAKE YOU OVER THE FAMOUS BRIDGE OF LIONS INTO BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE.

THERE ARE 3 SMALL SHOPPING CENTERS IN ST. AUGUSTINE WITH VARIOUS STORES. THERE IS A WALMART, A TARGET, AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL CHAIN STORES. A 20 MINUTE DRIVE WILL PUT YOU AT 2 LARGE OUTLET SHOPPING MALLS ON I-95.

GROCERY STORES - THERE IS A PUBLIX AND A WINN-DIXIE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES SOUTH ON A1A BEACH. WALMART, TARGET, AND ALDI MARKETS ARE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AWAY ON ROUTE 1.

DAY TRIP LOCATIONS

A 5-MINUTE DRIVE OVER THE BRIDGE OF LIONS WILL PUT YOU IN THE CENTER OF HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE.

ORLANDO AND ALL THE PARKS ARE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AND 45 MINUTES AWAY.

JACKSONVILLE IS APPROXIMATELY A 45 – 60 MINUTE DRIVE. THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO IS APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES AWAY.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER IS APPROXIMATELY 1 ½ HOURS AWAY.

DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY AND MUSEUM IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AWAY.

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