Discover the magic of a real beach vacation at our ground-floor condo at Pier Point South 44. With an ocean view, a beachfront swimming pool, gated beach access, and the St. Augustine pier just minutes away, you'll enjoy all the perks of beach living!

Pier Point is a condo complex just perfect for anyone who loves being in the water. The pool is long enough to swim laps, yet there is also plenty of lounging space and a nice big shallow end. And from anywhere in or around the pool you can see the Atlantic just beyond our grassy lawn! The beach is just a skip away, and offers a nice do-able walk to the pier and back (splashing your feet in the surf the whole way, of course!). Even if you've never fished a day in your life, borrow a pole, get up early one morning, and toss a line over the edge of the pier. You may not catch a thing, but the sight of the sunrise and the morning seabirds is enough beauty and entertainment for anyone!

Our condo is comfortable, beautifully kept, and attractive, but the part you're going to love the most isn't even indoors! It's our patio, just beyond the living room, furnished casually and flanked by palm trees. Set behind a low privacy wall, it's your window onto the sea! And just steps away from the pool, it's also the point of departure for all those before-bedtime swims the kids will beg for and early morning walks you'll find yourself waking up for. Here you can sit in one of the wicker rockers and feel the balmy breeze, inhale the salty sea air, and hear the murmur of the surf. Heaven!

Step inside the sliding glass doors to the living room and you find yourself in a pleasantly cool room full of invitingly comfortable furnishings. Settle into a couch or the rocker-recliner, turn on the giant HDTV or DVD player, and relax. Vertical blinds keep the sun (and the dazzling view of swimming pool and ocean beyond!) in or out, depending on your mood. And the silent ceiling fan cools you down immediately after a day in the sun.

Just beyond the living area is our dining table, ready for 4 with a sturdy table that's seen its share of card games, cushioned chairs on rollers for those marathon game nights, and a mural to tantalize you with yet another vista of water! The dining table doesn't often get used for meals -- the patio has a monopoly there! -- but it's a great spot for your laptop (you have free wireless Internet at Pier Point South 44) as well as for all group activities, from Old Maid to gin rummy.

And beside the dining table is our breakfast bar, leading into the open-plan kitchen. You're going to appreciate the convenience of this arrangement as you dish up drinks and snacks for the gang watching movies and playing games. The kitchen is fully appointed with all the cookware, dishes, and gadgets you could wish for, from a coffeemaker and blender to a microwave and dishwasher, in addition to the full-size stove and refrigerator. Should you get lucky fishing on the pier, you have everything you need to cook a full-fledged feast!

When it's time for bed, everyone retires happily. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms at Pier Point South 44, designed for early evenings and late mornings. The master bedroom has a luxurious queen-size bed, a comfy rocker for reading, and a sliding glass door leading out to the patio. Be sure to save your last glass of wine for a midnight visit to the patio!

The second bedroom contains 2 twin beds, a TV, and a DVD player. Perfect for children, it's snug and quiet. And don't worry about packing any "spare" supplies for your stay: you'll find all the linens, towels, and bedding you need waiting for you here, plus a washer and dryer to keep them all fresh.

Pier Point South 44 is just minutes by car from historic St. Augustine, yet it has the feel of a small-town beach. You can divide your time between town (sightseeing, shopping, golfing, and dining) and the beach (swimming, fishing, and simpy unwinding). There's something for everyone here, in a beautifully maintained, low-key setting at Pier Point.