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SUNNY FLORIDA-Relax by our private waterfall and tropical garden or swim in the shared pool.

North America / United States / Florida / St Johns


Close To   Jacksonville (6 Miles)
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Description

3 bedroom/2 bath Gorgeous, well-appointed home has tropical landscaping, waterfall, pool access. Beaches Nearby. Sleeps 5. Car may be included for driver over age 25.

We love where we live & think you will too! Our home is centrally located on “Florida’s First Coast”. It is the perfect home base from which to explore local attractions and nearby points of interest including the BEACHES, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona, Amelia Island, Orlando, Tampa and Savannah.

A FEW NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
·Jacksonville is the United States’ largest city with over 50 square miles
-Beaches (20 minutes) great for an impromptu picnic dinner!
-Numerous parks, forts and other historical places of interest
-Altel Stadium Home of the 2005 NFL Super Bowl Championship
-Avenues Mall (15 minutes) is an indoor mall with over 100 shops
-Town Center (20 minutes) is a brand new (Spring 2005) center with upscale restaurants and shopping
-RiverWalk, South Bank & The Landing Entertainment Complex (25 minutes to monorail, water taxis, dining, entertainment, art galleries, museums and City Hall)
-Anheiser-Busch Brewery (25 minutes) free tour/samples ages 21 & up.
-Riverside/Avondale Historic District (25 minutes) boutique shopping, galleries, restaurants and lovely mix of architectural styles
-Cummer Museum of Art (25 minutes) beautiful gardens on the St. Johns
-Ponte Vedra (30 minutes) beachfront mansions, galleries, boutique shopping
-Jacksonville Zoological Gardens (30 minutes) See the stunning new jaguar exhibit!
-Alhambra Dinner Theatre (30 minutes)
-Atlantic Beach (45 minutes) restaurants, clubs, shopping beachside
·St. Augustine (25 minutes)
-Oldest city in the U.S. (over 500 years)
-Castillo de San Marco Fort
-Fort Matanzas
-Fort Moses
-St. Augustine Alligator Farm- Rare white alligators & a gigantic specimen
-Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
-San Sebastian Winery-free tour and wine tasting
-Whetstone Chocolate Factory-free tours
-Carriage/Train tours & MORE

Neighborhood

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD:
-Family oriented
-Great Neighbors
-Quiet
-Golf course
-Pool complex with waterfall (open May-September)
-Tennis courts
-Basketball
-Biking/walking trails
-Library
-Shopping 1 mile away(groceries,pharmacy, pizza, movie rentals, fast food, upscale dining, dry cleaning, etc.)
-Numerous dining options 1-3 miles away

About Us

We’re a professional couple with a very well behaved 7-year-old daughter. Phil is a molecular microbiologist. I am a professional organizer.

Above all interests, we love to travel! Our ideal vacation is one where we can relax and get to know the area, the people & the culture.

Our interests include travel, photography, history, architecture, wine, fine dining, museums, galleries, reading & cycling.

Destination

April 16-23 2008, we are seeking somewhere along Playa del Carmen or Costa Maya in Mexico. Beach is a plus. Near public transport a plus. Willing to exchange use of car.

Summer 2009, seeking a swap in Italy. Looking for 1 to 5 weeks in Amalfi Coast or Tuscany. Preferably near public transportation.

Open to offers for other time periods.

We'd prefer a non-smoking household.


 

Details

Type   House
Sleeps   5
Bathrooms   2
Swimming Pool   Outdoor Shared
Surroundings   Ocean/Sea/Beach
Bedrooms   3
    
Air Conditioning   Yes

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   No
Exchange Cars   Yes
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   No
    

 
Updated   2008-03-02 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, St. Lucia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Open
2008-04-16  to  2011-12-31
7 - 30 days

 
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