The impacts on our building from Ian and Nicole were bad but not as bad as it could have been. The storms swept away all the beach access stairs and all the dunes east of the sea wall. Our sea wall held firm and is in good condition, neighboring properties without sea walls or with aging walls that collapsed have suffered severely. Also our new building roof was damaged and has a temporary repair pending total replacement. Part of the ceiling in the parking garage was blown out as well. Right now the facility is operational, renting to guests, and undergoing some repairs. Storm debris on site have been removed. Engineering inspection shows that we are structurally sound and our sea wall intact doing its job. The beach photos shown here are no longer accurate, the dune and vegetation that were on it were washed away by the storms. We are currently getting quotes on beach access stair replacement, as is just about every facility in our area. Currently the only way to the beach is the ramp by the North Turn Restaurant, no cars allowed, bikes and foot traffic only. This update is 11/15/22. I will update beach access as news comes in. The pool is open, the unit is clean and is actually rented through Thanksgiving weekend.


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We rent the unit through VRBO and our condo office. Every rental request we have to check their office to make sure the calendar is clear. Just to let you know the vrbo calendar is not our primary calendar.

This unit is direct beachfront, oceanfront balcony, no streets to cross, unit is on the no drive portion of the beach in the beach conservation area. It is the first one on the North end of the building 6th floor so in addition to the oceanfront view from the master bedroom, living room and balcony you also have windows facing North up the beach in the master bedroom. It is as far from the elevator as you can get so you don't hear that bell ring every time somebody gets on or off and is right at the stairway.

A no drive beach can be a major positive if you have small children. Daytona has historically been about the beach, not cars. The "drive on" beach sections a few miles north are great for cruising, but a real headache for the smaller kids and parents because the beach is basically a city street. The only cars on our beach are the beach patrol about twice per day and the small atv that gets the trash cans on the beach in the evening. We are in the town of Ponce Inlet a few miles just south of Daytona past the last bridge, its really a peaceful place compared to the urban Daytona area. For those who walk or run from our beach steps to the end of the inlet fishing jetty its 3, also 3 miles north to the Dunlawton lifeguard station.

Our condo is unit number 601 at Southpoint Condominium. Our condo is a 6th floor oceanfront end or corner unit which allows not only direct views of the ocean from the master bedroom and balcony and the sliding glass doors off the living room but it also has side windows in the master bedroom so you can view up the North side of the beach. The building itself has 7 floors of rooms and an additional floor of parking at ground level underneath, so the room is 7 stories off the ground even though its on the sixth floor. The view out to sea from the balcony is outstanding! We circled our unit in one of the photos from the beach.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and a full bathroom with a walk in shower instead of a tub. The second bedroom has a queen and twin bed with the second full bathroom having a shower/tub unit . Both bedrooms have new mattresses and bedding installed fall 2015 and spring 2016. New matching bedding set added for master November 2016 along with a new microwave and another hair dryer. Other recent upgrades to this unit are tile floors through out, 3 flat screen TV's, new washer/dryer and new, real leather rocker reclining love seat and couch in the living room. Four positions full recline on the set. Its one of my favorite features of the unit because when I am there I can sit back in the evening and watch the ocean horizon out the balcony doors from the recliner. The hurricane in fall of 2016 finished off our air conditioner unit on the roof so we got a new one of those installed, and again in summer of 2021. Ready for summer heat now! The entire complex has new unit entry doors, they are really nice and seal good. The facility also has an upgraded beach shower and a new gate on the beach steps that lock. This gate should prevent anyone who is not an owner or guest from walking up our steps into the parking area. Just one more security feature.

Some folks wonder about tile everywhere and no carpet, it's the sand issue. This part of Florida is all sand everywhere and its hard to keep it out of your carpet. Tile is clean if you clean it, any sand or other stuff is visible on a tile floor.

All of our tv's have Spectrum cable service, phone service, and we have our own wi-fi dsl type modems as part of the subscription. The whole building is not sharing bandwidth on a central server, it's an individual connection like you would have at home.

We also have central air conditioning, not through the wall units. AC is great in the summer when it can be really hot, especially for sleeping, but if you visit in the late fall through early spring when the nights are cooler there is nothing like pulling the screen over the balcony door and listening to the waves crash at night

We have a full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, refrigerator/ freezer w/ice maker, microwave, toaster, blender and coffee maker. Plenty of dishes and cookware if you want to prepare meals instead of going out. We have some really nice restaurants near the condo but for long term stays or breakfast and lunch without going out the kitchen is a big asset. There is a fresh off the boat seafood store, Kings Seafood, on the northeast corner of the Dunlawton bridge if you need fresh caught raw fish or shrimp during your stay.

Southpoint has recently undergone a renovation of the exterior and has a great heated pool with lighting for evening swims. The pool also has a lift chair mounted to the shallow end for those guests with mobility issues that cannot use the pool steps. There are picnic tables near the office and a couple of grill units for outdoor cooking while overlooking the beach. There is a shower at the top of the beach steps that includes a foot spray to wash the sand off. There is also a hose for car spray off out by the street side parking.

Some other positive features of the building are the security cameras in the elevator lobby, parking areas, and pool area. Our elevator lobby, pool area, and pool area restrooms are guest key or pass code access only. This limits access to the land side walkways where the room doors are to guests and staff. Our owners association employs an on site manager to handle guest reservations for condo owners if they choose. Unlike a rental direct from an owner operator or a web page you will be dealing with our professional on site management team for a secure transaction. They are really nice folks who staff the building office in the event that there is an issue with something during your stay. They keep the common areas, elevators, and pool area clean and they also do a good job working against the salt air corrosion that is constant along the beach.

The sand grains below the tide line are small enough to pack when wet for riding a bike on, walking, and running. Above the tide line the sand is soft and dry and very light gray in color. It holds up well in sand castles building too. Depending on the season the beach can be huge as you can see in the pictures. 300-400 yards of open sand at low tide.

With the lower population and limited public parking there is always plenty of space on our beach because you have to walk in to get there, unless you are staying here, then you just go down the steps.

Take a break from your busy life and sit on our balcony while watching the dolphins play, birds fly and boats sail along. You are close to what Daytona has to offer but you are out of the traffic and crowds. This condo is ideal for a family or anyone wanting a little break from the stresses of life.


This is an idea list of things you may want to bring with you, or pick up as you drive in from an airport.

Sunscreen, a must have for the strong Florida sunshine, wide brimmed or floppy hats work well too. I use a floppy beanie type hat, makes me look like a silly old guy but I don't get red ears!

Flip flops or sandals, all paved and concrete surfaces get hot in the sun so barefoot can get uncomfortable quick. Everybody leaves theirs around the stairway or in the sand at the steps, they are safe there.

Paper towels, paper plates, dish or dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, bar soap, aluminum foil, zippy bags(for seashells), food and beverages. Disposable waterproof camera for in ocean pics. Flashlight if you go out on the beach at night, or walk home after dark. The beach can be VERY dark at night, depending on the moon phase, no area lighting is allowed because it confuses the sea turtles in nesting season.

Toy ideas:
Kids beach toys, sand pails, little shovels, boogie boards, frisbee, football, soccer ball, binoculars to look at boats & wildlife, bicycles (we have a bike locking rack in the parking area), surf board, kayak, floats etc.

You may also want to bring lightweight lawn chairs, beach umbrellas, canopy's, or a large beach blanket to lay on. A cooler can come in handy for packing cold drinks and picnic lunches down to the sand. We added 2 types of portable fold up chairs, 4 total, for use on the beach in June 2016 so if you are flying in you should have lightweight washable chairs that can go to the beach. Its really hard to keep the chair inventory right because some disappear and some get left behind by travelers.