1930's beach house

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Saint Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach

3 min walk

Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

4 min drive

St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center

5 min drive

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

10 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This 816sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom historic cottage is only 100 yards from the ocean and near the intercoastal waterway. With ample decks (20' x 30' connected to 20' x 10') surrounding it, this cottage has 6000 sq. ft. of private property. we have central Air for cooling and heating, The interior has old southern heartwood pine on the walls. It was part of a group of houses built in the 1930's in this area of Vilano Beach. Originally a fishing village, the area was constructed by an aviator named Reiss, a colleague of Charles Lindbergh and founder of the St. Augustine airport. Used by military families during WWII (a German spy occupied one of these cottages), it later became a motel called the Pagoda.
You'll love the natural beauty of the still-unspoiled area of North Florida. You can walk along a peaceful, uncrowded beach and just relax, or pick one of the many activities nearby: para sailing, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, boating, cycling, bird-watching, hiking or golf. St. Augustine is only two miles away, Jacksonville 45 minutes away, and Orlando is a two-hour drive.
Vilano Center is 2 blocks away, which has been restored to its original Art Deco style. There is a major grocery store, several restaurants and a fishing pier. There are regular concerts at the pavilion.
Guana State Park is 8 miles north of us on A1A. The old town is 2 miles away, and has retained its original architecture from the 1600s. There are many galleries, and an art walk the first Friday evening of each month. There is a large farmer's market on Sat. morning on St. Augustine Beach.
National Geographic selected St. Augustine as one of the most beautiful cities during the holidays when there are a million lights illuminating the city beginning Nov. 17 through Jan. 31.

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Jackie

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Yes

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

all guest staying at the cottage must be registered with vrbo

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: No

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 and a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 3 min walk
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive
St. George Street - 6 min drive
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive
Flagler College - 8 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬9 min walk
‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
‪Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
‪Kingfish Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1930's beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1930's beach house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1930's beach house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1930's beach house located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Vilano Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from St. George Street. Vilano Beach Pavilion and Vilano Point Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tami G.

26 Aug 2024

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

Son just moved into dorm for college at Flagler.

This was a perfect little spot for me to decompress from my son’s move in day at Flagler college. I wanted to be close by but not TOO close. This was such a short drive to him and. Location was right next to the beach. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet S.

2 July 2024

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

Beach Week

Simple and comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

27 May 2024

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

Great beach cottage

This is our 3rd time staying and, as always, we had a fantastic time! We really appreciated the updates in the second bath and the dishwasher in the kitchen. Thank you, Jackie!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

10 Mar 2024

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

Great small beach house!

Small bungalow great for one or two couples. Clean, steps from the beach. Cold AC, close to the ancient city, but far enough away to have uncrowded beach. The owner is terrific. We highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

8 Mar 2024

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

Great beach cottage

Cozy cottage by the beach. Very cool decor with awesome outdoor areas.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon b.

24 Feb 2024

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

awesome place, all the facilities you could need

We had a great time, loved the convenience and access to St Augustine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

4 Nov 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

It was cozy and comfortable. The beach is amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

27 July 2023

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

Great trip

We had a really great time. The location was phenomenal.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

25 July 2023

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

Perfect little getaway

We had an amazing stay here! The house has everything we needed. Close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janet S.

5 July 2023

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

beach cottage

good place--good location

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

30 Apr 2023

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

Home away from home

We came to visit brother who lives in area. Wanted a place by the beach where you could also walk to get a coffee or something to eat. This cottage was perfect for our needs. When we were able to just relax at our home away from home we thoroughly enjoyed the indoor outdoor living. The cottage is decorated so charming and had comfortable beds for a great night sleep! Loved the outdoor space with hammocks and nice size outdoor deck with shade option! Highly recommended!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

9 Apr 2023

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

Great time

Awesome place, great location. Only issue we had was that the clean towels were still wet so we had to take them to a laundromat to dry but everything else was amazing. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

2 Apr 2023

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

Indiana

I have stayed at this property previously and enjoyed it so renting it again was my plan. The cottage is small but perfect. Upgrades include air conditioning in each room which was great as the weather was very warm. My family visited for a beach day. We had a great day. I would rent this property again.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

26 Feb 2023

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

Beach Cottage

Great cottage,with great outdoor space with easy access to the beach and town center was only a few minutes drive.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

11 Oct 2022

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

Beachcomber Getaway

Host was extremely accommodating as Hurricane Ian spoiled our initial Flagler Family Weekend plans. House is a super cute cottage- super convenient to everything and lots of Instacart and Ubereats options for delivery. It’s a split plan so really two couples could stay and have their own entrances and bathrooms- pretty awesome feature. I would highly recommend and will possibly return should I want to stay in Vilano Beach again 😃

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin M., jacksonville florida

9 Sept 2022

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

Great long weekend

Charming, rustic cabin was clean and well equipped. Jackie communicated well and answered questions promptly. Short walk to the beach which is not crowded even on Labor Day weekend. It’s right on A1A so you do hear traffic when you’re outside, especially the Harley’s but you get used to it. Overall great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

7 Aug 2022

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

Lovely spot close to the beach

We loved the easy beach access and proximity to the grocery store. A fun getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buddy C.

18 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything as advertised

Great location! Everything as advertised right down to the towels. As two couples we had a great time at this rental, but again it’s about location. The beach is just steps away. Others have complained about traffic noise and it is bothersome - but worth it. Would stay again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali H., Tampa, FL

10 June 2022

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

Year 2 - great beach stay!

This was our second summer here and it was wonderful! The updated AC units are fantastic. Jackie is a great communicator - very quick responses and so helpful! We love that it's such a quick walk to a quiet beach and to Publix. We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

20 Apr 2022

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

Great Property!

This property is steps away from the beach and is perfect for two couples. The bedrooms are on either end of the house with bathrooms and there is a small common room and kitchen area. We stayed for days and it was fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN K.

18 Apr 2022

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

1930's cottage stunning

Fabulous. Had everything we needed and then some. Short walk to beautiful beach. Cottage had outside shower. Quiet neighborhood. Centrally located.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey F., Ivoryton, CT, USA

14 Mar 2022

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

A Nice, "No-Frills" Location

Jackie was a very responsive host. Pros: It was a very short walk to gorgeous Villano Beach. The house was well equipped with all the basics. Bed was comfortable, there were patios off each of the bedrooms. The fire pit and hammock were great additions. Grocery store, gas station and a few restaurants within walking distance. Cons: The location was right on A1A, so if you're looking for peace and quiet, or to hear the waves, this isn't it. As a single woman travelling alone I would have liked to close the gates to the driveway. The beach equipment was sub par, but to her credit, Jackie did offer to reimburse me for a beach chair if I wanted to purchase one. The landscaping needed some attention. Lastly, the tile floors could use a good scrubbing around the edges. And the bedding was clean but seemed worn and dated. It was a decent place to stay, but I can't give it 5 stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

13 Mar 2022

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

No surprises

Everything was exactly as expected. Clean. Great location. Proximity to beach was awesome. Cute house w nice outdoor space. Publix across the street. No complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

M B.

6 Mar 2022

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

Rustic little cottage at the intersection

+: Bigger than it looks, kitchen has everything, close to the beach, beds comfy. Great for college kids. -: very small, too close to the intersection ( very noisy), roaches and possibly fleas ( woke up with bites). Furniture in LR pretty worn out - rips in cushions. Bathroom sink drain stopped up, impossible to use.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Penny B.

1 Mar 2022

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

Stay in St Augustine

The property was in a very convenient location. It was mostly very clean. Tile floors were a bit grimy. Bathroom sink did not drain. I contacted the manager and she did respond saying it needed to be vented. It was plugged and if it needed venting this must have been an ongoing issue. The yard and outside area were great. Some dog waste in yard so beware if barefoot! Overall good stay and we would return. Fix the sink!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jackie

Why they chose this property

The first time we traveled to St. Augustine and visited friends who had a cottage on Vilano Beach, we fell in love with the area. It was so different from other places in Florida in that it was less developed and more relaxing to us. The beaches are so beautiful and Vilano is not crowded. There is so much closeby - the historic parts of St. Augustine, which maintains its original architectural style; Guana State Park, where there are many trails for easy hiking; a gorgeous scenic drive up A1A North; and the beach is just 100 yards from our door.