Waterfront Cottage on Private Island in Preserve

Longvue is an Old Florida house set on private Medicis island in the Intracoastal Waterway surrounded by the Guana/Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (73,000 acres) and Stokes Landing Conservation Preserve (300 acres). Private floating dock with tidal access to the IWC. Very private island with 6 residences. The 10 acre island is surrounded by rivers, marsh flats and fresh water ponds. Boat/Kayak to the National Reserve and walk the trails to S. Ponte Vedra Beach. The space Longvue sits on over 1 acre with 330' of marsh frontage and open lawn on three sides. Open and bright 2,600 sf floor plan with vaulted ceilings and french doors leading to wrap-around brick Terraces. The property has a beautiful canopy of coastal live oaks, palms and magnolias and plenty of open yard on all sides. Manatee and Porpoise feed in the marsh creeks along with an amazing variety of birds and waterfowl. Beds are Queen, Twins and King at Master with most beds having trundles underneath (see photos for floor plan and bed Spec). Wood burning fire place in the River Room. New 60" flatscreen with commercial speed wifi. The Family Room has separate 1/2 bath and can be used as a 5th bedroom. The property is a great place for your dog (extra pet cleaning fee applies). We have just installed a new variable speed HVAC system with dehumidification as well as new well and septic pumps to eliminate issues during your stay. Also a brand new 4k water filtration (2025) system for the well to address previous well water scent (water is oxygenated and a bit cloudy at first but filtered) , new septic system/pumps/drain fields as well as new water well pumps and irrigation pumps 23’). The refrigerator and dishwasher (8/2020) as well as two sets of washer & dryer (7/2024). The stone floors were professionally cleaned and restored 12/25. This is a family weekend River House so the furniture is not perfect but tasteful, timeless and comfortable. There are no screens on the windows. There is a new Publix approximately 1 mile north of Stokes Landing Rd. on US1 at Palencia. The yard to Longvue is mostly to the east and south and has 330’ of marsh frontage so there is plenty of yard and space as the neighbors to the south are set far back and around the cul-du-sac. $150 additional cleaning fee will be requested after booking for guests with pets. Guest access We will provide an entry code for entry upon your arrival. Other things to note Amazing saltwater fishing on fly or light tackle with world class flood tide flat fishing in September thru December as well as duck hunting in season at the Guana Preserve. Pre civil war era sugar kettle / brick fire pit. Unfortunately grills do not last so bring a portable if needed. Private Horse Farm 1/4 mile just off-island for horse back riding on the island. This is a natural Florida aquifer & well so the water does have a sulphur mineral aroma for those not used to Florida water. We have a regular well system cleaning service. No weddings, gatherings or events are allowed as per Airbnb policy - please review the rules and penalties.