Rebuilt in 2005 from the studs up it maintains the integrity of the original 1926 bungalow with painstaking attention to detail – This home has all NEW - New Kitchen, New Bath with JETTED TUB, New Drywall, New Moldings, New Windows – New Electric, Plumbing, A/C - Everything is New but done “in period” and TOP OF THE LINE - All STONE floors - even the OCEAN SIDE COVERED PATIO - STONE floors & WALLS. There is not a more charming ocean rental available and there is not a better beach! So, “how is the beach?” That is what you are coming for isn’t it? – The Beach! The Chautauqua just happens to have the best beach in the area, in my opinion, and most of the locals will back me up on this. Since beaches vary so widely, I’ll try to point out the main differences so you can ask the right questions before you book your vacation. First, the SAND. The Chautauqua’s sand is like powder - not coarse ground up shells like some. Great for making drip castles (my specialty). We are even starting a Sand Castle scrap book at The Chautauqua, and would love to see your entry added! Second, at The Chautauqua the OCEAN IS AT YOUR DOORSTEP. There is no long, raised boardwalk with a 5 minute walk across the dunes to navigate – (with the cooler and the chairs and the beach toys and floats and children and blankest -you get the idea) . At The Chautauqua, the Ocean is right at your front door. Third, there are NO CARS. This is a major distinction. We have lots of Drive Beaches in St. Augustine. Imagine trying to play paddle ball or throwing a football with cars continually passing by or having to be on constant “baby alert”. Not while you are on vacation! Next, the Beach is WIDE. As you can see from the photos, The Chautauqua has a very deep, level beach. And very private - no high rise condos. Just the locals. Great for the young ones when the sloughs form at low tide. More places to explore and play. Fish to trap. Some area beaches are very narrow and steep with rocks in the surf. The difference is amazing and affects the waves too! So, how are the WAVES? Well, it is not the West Coast but it is not the Gulf either. So they are not too high and not too low. I would call it “just right”. Want to see what the WAVES LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW? Yes, RIGHT NOW! Hard to believe but technology is wonderful. For a LIVE shot of the beach this “very minute” taken from MY LOFT go to ht