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Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach

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Private beach entrance
Crescent Beach at private walk over
Exterior detail
Property grounds
entrance to the property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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St Augustine, FL
  • Place, Butler Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Beach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

family room

1 Double Futon

guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

kids bedroom

1 Double Bunk Bed

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bath room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach

House is located just south of downtown St. Augustine, by beautiful Crescent and historical Butler beaches. Situated within a short drive from downtown and a short walk to the beach as well as the Intracoastal waterway. Perfect for those that enjoy downtown exploring, shopping as well as the beach, boating, kayaking and fishing. Several beach access ramps (one of which is private to the neighborhood) and two boat launch ramps within a mile. Restaurants, beach toys, surfboards, fishing gear, kayaks and boat rentals are just around the corner.
Completely renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath house with large yard and enough on property parking for multiple cars. We own an extra lot next door for RV parking, water and power can be made available. there is a daily $25 charge for each additional guest ( not to exceed 10 including house guests) occupying the RV. Large covered backyard deck for out door lounging, dining and barbecuing. The front yard features an authentic native Indian Tiki hut with comfortable outdoor furniture for a perfect afternoon or evening. The house has all the conveniences necessary to make your stay comfortable, including washer and dryer, beach towels, outdoor shower, outdoor kids swing set, horse shoe pit, bean bag toss and a fire pit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please respect our neighbors.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet residential neighborhood, no excessive noise, music or crowds allowed on the back deck! We have noise monitors installed!

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Please respect our neighbors.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Matanzas River and Butler Beach. Crescent Beach and Butler Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location in beautiful St. Augustine. It was only a short walk to the beach. The host was very responsive and gave great recommendations for where to eat in the area. The backyard was very nice. There was a ton of beach equipment in the shed, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family-friendly beach house

Plenty of space for a family or 2 to stay, short walk to the beach, games and playground in the back, tiki hut in the front, and close to the historic St Augustine stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. There was plenty of room for all of us inside and the outdoor living spaces were a nice added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach weekend away

We had a great time at this property for a long weekend away at the beach ! It was a perfect quiet neighborhood with a short walk to the beach. It had everything we needed for a great stay and the host was very responsive !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great two stay

Excellent host and place - wonderful stay! thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Enjoyed our stay, especially hanging out in the tiki hut. Short walk to beach access and an uncrowded clean beach. We were here for a concert at the St Augustine ampitheater and also visited downtown St Augustine. Both are short drives away. House has everything you need. Hope to come back someday! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oties retreat

Had everything we neeeded. Short walk to the beach. Great backyard to grill and have activities for everyone. Also a awesome tiki hut in the front with lots of privacy. Had a great time , and family loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend Away

I booked this house for my wife and a few of her friends to have a weekend getaway. They said they had an amazing time and the house was perfect. It was very clean and had everything they needed. The owners met them there. They were so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Lovely cottage. Plenty of room for my family! Very confortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic house and location close to the beach! Excellent for a family vacation. There was plenty of beach supplies, even bicycles! We enjoyed every moment of it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Great location & clean, comfortable house!

We had great time! We were greeted by our friendly host as he finished up readying the house for us, and the house was clean, comfortable and perfectly located for our party of 7 (3 Moms and 4 13 year old girls). I highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Kate and her family and friends were wonderful guests. Great communication and very respectful of our house. We would welcome them back anytime and we would recommend them to any future host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This was a great stay! The reviews speak for themselves. Benk and all of his team are excellent and are so kind and thoughtful! They really are great hosts who go above and beyond, and the place is so fun! We were sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Otie's Retreat

Beautiful place. This place is imaculately kept! It's a little walk to the beach and a short drive to oldtown St Augustine. Couldn't ask for more. Hank & RO
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
thank you Hank & Ro, it was an absolute pleasure having you as our guests and I hope you will consider staying with us again. Hope you had fun in the Keys, Benk & Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was everything we had hoped for and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Cute & comfortable

The house was comfortable & decorated so nice! We enjoyed our coffee on the back deck every morning. The master bedroom had a wonderful mattress & an amazing bathroom! We all had a great time and didn’t want to go home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you again for choosing our house to stay. We thank you for respecting our property and we we hope you consider staying with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Home felt like my home or 1 of a close relative. Owner met us at the house when we got in town to show us how to use the door lock and where everything was. He was very friendly and said if we need anything just text him and he would take care of it even if we just wanted a recommendation for food or directions for somewhere. We didnt take him up on the offer because we like just exploring but it was nice that he would do that if needed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right in every way

An old group of friends from across the country reuniting for some WSP. Perfect layout for 6 ppl. Room for more. Everything you need for the beach is there. Nice stroll to the boardwalk. Stretch of beach not crowded and parked on the beach every day (4x4). Close to bait shop and launch. Tiki hut perfect for nighttime gatherings. Back porch great for hanging out. Kitchen great for foodies. Attention to detail, clean and very accommodating hosts. Planning on making it an annual event. ("A1A Crab House" highly recommended)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good week

This place was perfect for the 5 of us. The access to the beach was close & very nice. We didn't pack our beach chairs bc the listing stated some were there.... but we later learned they were broken/ unusable. That is my only complaint, and I shared it with the owner so I feel sure he will correct that issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We always welcome any input from our guests, without that we would not be able to improve our services. 2 out of 6 beach chairs were broken and replaced immediately. Just wish they would have contacted me while they were here so we could have taken care of that at that time. Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

The location of this property is amazing! It's literally about a 7 min walk to the beach, across the street! The only downside to the property is we were asked to not use the backyard for "partying or being loud" we had 4 kids age range (12, 12, 12, 15). It needs to be notated in the property that the back yard is not accessible. The Tiki Hut in the front yard was our saving grace! We spent most of our time in the Hut! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed, from the kitchen to the bedrooms. We would definitely stay here again, just without the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you Brian for your kind review, we always welcome our guests' take on their stay with us. It reminds us to constantly try and improve our services. To clarify, the backyard is open and available. We do however ask that our guests respect our neighbors by trying to keep the noise down
Verified

8/10 Good

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property.

Great place, we traveled with a family of 7 and the house was perfect. Crossing the A1A to get to the beach was a little difficult at times, there is no crosswalk and traffic does not stop, but once you get to the beach its amazing! A little disappointed in the ammenities, host said we could use anything in the shed, tandem bicycle had clearly not been used in a while, chain was rusty and tires didnt hold air, chairs were rusty and in poor shape. Not a big deal, but why offer it as something to use when its not usable - just get rid of the stuff altogether so people dont have that expectation. Had to request toilet paper as there was none stocked, host responed quickly and dropped some off. Overall a great experience, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Loved This Adorable and Comfortable House

There were 2 parents and 5 adult aged 18-26, and we all fit in this cozy house perfectly. The big, square living room, plus huge sectional and two comfy chairs leaves enough room for everyone to enjoy. The big living room one of my favorite parts. The kitchen is beautiful and supplied with everything. But enough about the beautiful house, the backyard is so peaceful and fun. I took a nap with a margarita in my hand in the hammock. Yes, it is a neighborhood, so there are houses around you, but with the privacy plants all around, you don't even notice! The main event: the beach!! What I loved about this house is there are three beaches nearby! I did not want to lug chairs and things to the beach, so we turned right out of the neighborhood and parked at a public parking lot about 1/4 a mile away. The beach has such fine sand! Further north, across from Salt Life restaurant, by the pier, the sand is much coarser. Where this house is, the A1A is only two lanes (so less traffic and road noise), the beach is flatter (much better), as opposed to steeper by the pier which has a steep beach, and it is a delight. Yes, the water was cold in January, but the five young adults were in it for hours. Back to the house. I loved that there was plenty of room at the dining table. When houses say they sleep 8, but only have a table for 4 or 6, that annoys me. Not a problem here. The beds were comfortable, and the master sweet has a huge closet with hangers. The bathrooms are so nice! Easy to find and navigate to when first arriving! Cute neighborhood. For the price, you cannot beat this wonderful house!! Great owner too! Quick communications and nice person! I could not be happier with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Barbara for your kind words. We always appreciate reviews, because it gives future travelers a independent view of our property, not just ours. Thank you and we hope you will consider staying with us again, Benk and Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zivile G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

We had a great time at Otis’ retreat. Benk was very good at communicating if we needed anything, the house was clean and had all the necessities. Very close to the beach! Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

Nice house, great host! There was an issue with the air conditioning on Sunday evening when we returned to the house from being out all day, and it was WARM. We contacted the owner, and he had a repairman there within a couple of hours and got it fixed... Again, on a Sunday night! We were impressed! The host is an excellent communicator. There's a brand new beach access very close to the house that's a nice walk. We loved the Tiki hut and took fun family pictures in it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The property was perfect for our group of six. There were lots of amenities included. Our favorite was hanging out in the tiki hut. Excellent location; not far from St Augustine and very close to several beautiful sugar sand beaches. The owner was easy to contact and responsive. We would definitely stay again. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and Clean

We had a awesome time. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. It was walking distance to the beach. I will be renting Otis retreat again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Benk Dagevos

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We would appreciate you giving us a little information about the reason for your stay and who is traveling with you, so we can better prepare ourselves and the house for you.

Why they chose this property

Very spacious open concept newly renovated three bedroom house within walking distance to the beach and minutes drive to historic downtown St. Augustine beach. A true oasis with lots of outdoor space featuring a covered large back deck with outdoor dining and lounging and a front yard Tiki hut with comfortable seating for your enjoyment

What makes this property unique

Straight across the street from the beach. Large yard with a tiki hut as well as a covered back deck

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