Mellon Haven - Island Cottage - St. Johns County

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Beach view

Check out the area

St. Augustine, FL

Matanzas Inlet13 min walk
Fort Matanzas National Monument4 min drive
Marineland Beach4 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Mellon Haven - Island Cottage

This 1924 Beach Cottage was part of the original Mellon Estate located on the Summer Haven Island. Literally steps from the Atlantic Ocean (one of the best surfing spots in St Augustine), it is the perfect hideaway to escape to the Island! Equipped with WIFI, they will never know you are working remotely! This is a great quiet area to spend some time with your family a bit removed from the popular activities nearby. The home is updated, and features a screened porch that doubles the living space. The hardest part is going home.

Beach Access Update after the storm: The beach is accessible! The south end is best accessed during low tide. The north end, near the inlet has not changed, best access is a little further up from the old walkway. The national park on the other side of the inlet is open and has a great boardwalk. There are multiple beaches 3-5 min drive for additional access at low/high tide in both directions. We are happy to send photos if needed.

Property manager

Mark & Linda

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets allowed with approval + fee of $75 per animal

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near the beach. Ocean Hammock Golf Club and Hammock Beach Ocean Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Palm Coast Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Matanzas Inlet - 13 min walk
Marineland of Florida - 3 min drive
Fort Matanzas National Monument - 4 min drive
Marineland Beach - 4 min drive
Princess Place Preserve - 36 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

The Elk House Eatery - 8 min drive
Back 40 A1A - 9 min drive
Sandbar Pub - 7 min drive
The Commander's Shellfish Camp - 6 min drive
Captain's BBQ, Bait & Tackle - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mellon Haven - Island Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mellon Haven - Island Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mellon Haven - Island Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mellon Haven - Island Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Matanzas River and Matanzas Inlet. Faver-Dykes State Park and Fort Matanzas National Monument are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

15 June 2023

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

Great place

This is a great place for a small family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R., GAINESVILLE

30 May 2023

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

Beach Cottage in Summer Haven

This is a beautifully restored beach cottage in perfect condition. The screened in back porch area was wonderful. We spent all our evenings out there. The Host, Linda, was wonderful; immediate responses to all questions. Attention to detail was impressive. So many little extras were provided that I would not have thought of. We'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bob P.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short notice beach stay

We needed to find a pet friendly rental on very short notice and were able to book the site the day before arrival. The owner is very responsive to our needs. The DVD player mentioned in amenities was missing and the owner had Amazon deliver a new Bluray player. The house itself is old and quant. The back porch is fantastic for relaxing. As others have mentioned - the bathroom shower is in a claw foot tube and suitable for folks under 5 feet tall due to shower height. The outdoor shower is where you want to shower off. It is by the back porch and sufficiently private for use - nice wooden enclosure. The beach at Matanzas inlet is a 3 minute drive and is a very nice beach! Palm Coast beaches, 10 minutes south. However, the ad description under amenities needs updating - it mentions a short walk to the beach. It is a short walk to where the beach used to be before Hurricane Ian. There is currently no beach at the end of the street, only rocks. If you turn left at the rocks and follow the rocks towards the inlet, the rocks end at a damaged beach house and some sand starts at the bottom of a steep drop off. If you are somewhat acrobatic, you might be able to carefully climb down there. The best option is to drive to the inlet parking lots north of the bridge and access the beach or inter-coastal side from there. If you drive south there are some pull offs on the beach side that can allow access - half mile south. Overall, a nice place to stay and enjoy the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancyanne W.

13 Apr 2023

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

Perfect Get-Away

Walking in the door you feel at home right away. It’s an adorable house with a fantastic screened porch in the back, a nice little yard, fun front porch and convenient parking. It was perfect in so many ways for my week at the beach with my two Goldens. The beach was an easy walk from the house and the neighbors were very welcoming too. It was a great vacation in a great beach community spent in a great little house.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

6 Sept 2022

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

Hidden Gem

Easy living, wonderful beach, and secluded from the hustle and bustle lifestyle.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Linda

We've been hosting short term rentals for over 10 years, this is our latest, and most favorite addition! If we could just move in and stay at this one...life would be grand! Enjoy!

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