Title: 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95764496&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands ## Photo gallery for 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands ![TV, DVD player, offices - 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands (Ponte Vedra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95764500/95764496/w1199h675x1y0-68ef178d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands (Ponte Vedra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95764500/95764496/w1199h675x1y0-95000ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands (Ponte Vedra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95764500/95764496/d3cbb1f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, offices - 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands (Ponte Vedra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95764500/95764496/543068a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands (Ponte Vedra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95764500/95764496/530b251c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of coastal living at Bala Sands, directly on the beach. This modern 5-bedroom home features spectacular ocean views, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Guests can lounge on the expansive outdoor space with a private bath right down to the beach or take leisurely walks along St. Augustine's shores. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 104156 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands Welcome to “Bala Sands”! Bala Sands is a sprawling beach house with plenty of room for your friends and family. This 5 bedroom, 5 bath, pet-friendly house can accommodate 10 people plus a baby in the pack-n-play. This ocean front home is designed for multiple families and friends, with several gathering areas inside, as well as great outdoor spaces. The house is direct ocean front, about 15 minutes north of historic St. Augustine and approximately 10 miles south of posh Ponte Vedra Beach. The area is very private with only single-family homes and a few excellent restaurants; however, in minutes you can be enjoying all the activities, shopping, golf and other pleasures available in St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra. This 2-story home offers wonderful ocean views from most of the rooms on the 2nd floor. Here you will find a large living room, dining area, and open kitchen; all providing excellent spaces for friends and family to gather for meals, drinks, and fun! The living room has a large sectional sofa situated around a wall-mounted flat screen TV. The dining area overlooks the living room and features a dining table with seating for 8\. There is seating for 3 more at the breakfast bar. The kitchen is quite roomy, allowing the chef to have several helpers if needed! The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and a double sink that looks out over the ocean. From the living room, you can access a large oceanfront deck that spans the entire width of the house, with access to two of the upstairs bedrooms. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the ocean - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 65c294981ba795000f57b1ac ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Ponte Vedra Beach, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass. Travelling with kids? Consider St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum, or check out an event or a game at Francis Field. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Ponte Vedra Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponte-Vedra-Beach.dx10018) [View more Holiday homes in Ponte Vedra Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponte-Vedra-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10018-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.04941%2C-81.32967&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=baE98MkIJATVkU4qK7tAMey0d6M=) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Mickler's Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/813540501049901056/b86ead32-a2c5-4bb7-824d-569bf69b79ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mickler Beach 2 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Guana River Wildlife Management Area 1 min drive \- 0.3 miles - Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve 2 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area 2 min drive \- 2.4 miles - South Ponte Vedra Beach 2 min drive \- 2.6 miles ### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Whobley Whale Public House 25 min drive - Dutch Bros Coffee 28 min drive - Circle K 27 min drive - V Pizza - Flask & Cannon 23 min drive - Salsas Cucina Mexicana 27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands? ### What time is check-in at 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands? ### What time is check-out at 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands? ### Where is 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5BR, Beachfront, King Beds - Bala Sands Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbelievable Beachfront Location We wanted a beachfront property and this place was perfect! Not only great private beach but the seashells were absolutely incredible! Everyone enjoyed finding seashells! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brock M. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No stress!!! The property was amazing. View amazing. Listening to the waves at night. Amazing. Plenty of room for family and friends. Fished. Found sharks teeth. Played with the grandchildren. Can’t wait to come back. ##### Brock M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa B. 18 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, needs a lot of maintenance The house is in a great location on the beach, great layout for our group . The house needs a lot of maintenance. The doors on the lower level exiting to the beach did not open, the bed in the master bedroom was so uncomfortable I had to take Advil to sleep in the bed. They also only provided one roll of toilet paper per bathroom for a four day stay. The TV on the bottom floor cut out constantly,making it extremely difficult to watch . But they did have amazing towels! Hopefully the rental company will put some love into this house. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula O. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend My family was in town for a wedding and decided to make a vacation out of it. Everyone was traveling to Ponte Vedra from different parts of Florida and reacted similarly when touring the home after arriving. They were surprised by the large bedrooms, location on a quiet stretch of beach, and expansive home. A couple of my children were working remotely and were able to find a quiet spot to conduct business away from the rest of the group. The house was better than described, and there were no problems entering the house after dark (a light was left on for us). The home was extremely clean, well-stocked, had comfortable beds, and you can't beat the location. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to renting again in the future. ##### Paula O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good time, Nice Home Loved the size of the home. Plenty of room for a large family. Beds were comfortable. Good kitchen amenities. Had a little trouble with a couple of the tvs and remotes when we got there but we got it figured out. The view was of course fantastic as the property is directly on the beach. A couple of minor things: There was a rusted chair turned over in the backyard. It looked like it had been there for some time. Our 18 year old is a tidier. She went to move it and was bit by ants. The chair surely should have been moved during cleaning or by whoever does the yard work. The door that goes outside from the laundry room stopped opening a couple of days into the trip. The hinges are on the outside so I think the moist salt air probably affected that. There were more camp style chairs than beach chairs which were not as beach friendly. Weirdly none of the 5 bathrooms started with a full roll of toilet paper (1 had no toilet paper) and the extra rolls were also partially used small rolls. Not a big deal, we added toilet paper to our shopping list, but it seems like each bathroom might have started with a new roll. There were PLENTY of beach towels There was a cooler provided that you could take back and forth to the beach The master bath shower was awesome!! Loved the walk in closet. Good sized rooms. So much space. We would stay again! ##### Heather M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda A. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The house was exactly as expected and right on the beach. ##### Melinda A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick R. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shark teeth and St. Augustine We had a great time finding shark teeth (over 200 found!) and visiting St Augustine ##### Nick R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gerri C. 24 Nov 2025 ##### Gerri C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ---