500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite
Welcome to The Pelican Beach House—your ultimate beachside retreat! Just 500 feet from the powdery sands of Butler Beach & near downtown St. Augustine!
Top Highlights / Amenities:
2 Min Walk To Butler Beach (500 Ft) Mother-in-law suite with kitchen (1st Floor) Bikes (6), Beach Toys, Wagons, Umbrella, and Beach Chairs Charcoal Grill Two Balconies Fitness/Yoga Studio Water Softener Hot Tub and Outdoor Shower Kids Stroller Wifi 1G Pet Friendly
Your Ideal Coastal Retreat for Groups and Families!
Escape to 3,080 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space, perfect for large families and groups, located just 500 feet from beautiful Butler Beach! With 5 bedrooms, including a private mother-in-law suite, and accommodations for 16+ guests, this spacious haven offers everything you need for an unforgettable beachside getaway in the oldest city in America.
---What to Expect!---
Relaxing Master Oasis: The third-story master suite is a true retreat with breathtaking ocean views from a private balcony, a luxurious king bed, and a massive walk-in closet. Get active in the additional room equipped with free weights, yoga mats, full-length mirrors, and a desk—perfect for a workout or a peaceful workspace.
Private Mother-in-Law Suite: Enjoy complete privacy in the ground-level suite, featuring its own bedroom, full bathroom, living room, and kitchenette with essentials like a fridge, microwave, sink, coffee station, toaster, Smart TV and additional sofa bed. It’s an ideal spot for extended family or group members who enjoy a little extra space.
Perfectly Designed Common Areas: The second-story living space, flooded with natural light and vaulted ceilings, brings comfort and connection to your stay. Relax on the inviting sectional sofa, catch your favorite shows on the Smart TV, or challenge your group to a game night with the provided board games.
The fully equipped kitchen is built for famous family recipes, with island seating for 3 and a large dining table for 8—perfect for sharing stories and savoring delicious dishes after a day in the sun.
Bedrooms Built for Everyone’s Comfort: Bedroom 1: King bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 2: King bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 3: Four Queen beds (Sleeps 8—perfect for the kids or friends!) Bedroom 4 (Master Suite): King bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 5 (Mother-in-Law Suite): Queen bed and sofa bed (Sleeps 4)
Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Sunrises and Starry Nights: Private Balcony with Ocean Views Step outside the master suite to enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony, complete with an outdoor table and chairs, while the ocean breeze sets the tone for your day.
Pet-Friendly Backyard with Relaxation in Mind: Unwind in the fully fenced backyard, featuring sun loungers, a wood-burning fire pit for cozy evenings, a charcoal grill for beachside barbecues, and a bubbling hot tub for ultimate relaxation.
Extras for Fun-Filled Days: Make the most of your beach vacation with easy access to bikes (6 provided), a stroller, and a selection of beach essentials, including a sand wagon, chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, and skimboards. The outdoor shower ensures you can rinse off and head straight to relaxation.
Where Coastal Comfort Meets Convenience: Tailored for families and groups, The Pelican beach house blends stunning ocean views, inviting spaces, and thoughtful amenities to create a stay that everyone will remember. Whether it’s mornings on the balcony, afternoons on the beach, or cozy evenings around the fire pit, this retreat has been meticulously designed to meet your every need.
---Distance To---
• Butler Beach Access: 500 Ft • Crescent Beach Park: 1.9 Miles • Green Road Boat Ramp: 2.4 Miles (Paddle Board and Kayak Launch) •St. Augustine Beach: 4.3 Miles • Fort Matanzas National Monument: 5.5 Miles • St. Augustine Amphitheater 6.1 Miles • St. Augustine Lighthouse: 6.7 Miles • St. Augustine Alligator Farm: 6.9 Miles • St. Augustine Historic District: 8.8 Miles • Daytona Beach Int Airport: 51.6 Miles • Jacksonville Int Airport: 68 Miles
Grocery Stores: • Winn-Dixie: 2.5 Miles • Publix: 2.7 Miles • Aldi: 8 Miles
--ATTENTION TO DETAIL--
✔ Cleanliness is a top priority for us and we pride ourselves on welcoming you into a sparkling clean home.
✔ Our home has a washer and dryer along with ironing board and iron for your use in laundry room.
✔We keep a first aid kit onsite.
✔Fire extinguisher is kept in laundry room.
✔ We provide fresh premium linens for each guest.
✔ We provide starter (2 nights) paper goods and consumables - paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, laundry soap, dishwasher tablets, dish soap, sponges.
✔ Coffee included
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We do require guests to sign a rental agreement and opt-in to our $75.00 damage waiver that covers up to $50,000.00 in accidental damages.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
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
About the area
St. Augustine
Located in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf, or check out an event or a game at Flagler College Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Taco Libre - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$698, 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 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 500 ft To Beach/Balcony Ocean Views/Hot Tub/Yoga Studio/Bikes/In-Law Suite located?
Nestled on the beach, this Butler Beach holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Butler Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host was welcoming, professional, and his response time to my questions was within minutes. The home was clean, beautifully decorated, and we all enjoyed the amenities.
Kiva K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you Kiva! Hope to welcome you back anytime - In The Sun Vacation Rentals
The house is very spacious….perfect for family trips. The kids loved the welcome basket in addition to the ping pong table. The owner was very responsive prior to arrival, messaged via app to ensure we were happy throughout stay. The location is great for restaurants and excursions. I will definitely stay at this house again. Would recommend for families that want to travel together.
Amanda K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you Amanda! Hope to welcome you back anytime - In The Sun Vacation Rentals
We really love our days in this beautiful house. Very well equiped, very comfortable beds, extra very clean. Awsomre comunication with the owner. Highly recommend!
Gustavo E. V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
It was a pleasure to host you Gustavo. Thank you for visiting and we are thrilled to know you enjoyed the space. Youre welcome back anytime
The house was better than the pictures online! They’ve definitely upgraded a lot of the decorations, and the whole place was gorgeous. The air conditioning worked great — especially with all of us moving around and keeping busy, not once did someone say “it’s kinda warm in here”. There were plenty of dishes for us to cook and eat with and to serve snacks on, and all electronics were already hooked up and easily accessible. Our clean up directions at the end our stay were also very short and easy to follow! We had so much of our own to pack up (we had a wedding!!) that when we went to look at what was required before check out we were very thrilled to learn that there wasn’t much we had to do. (Unlike some other rentals where all check out morning you’re deep cleaning everything!) We’re already talking about coming back in a year or two to just all hang out together because it was so fun!
The house is immaculate, perfect for a long weekend with friends/family! They graciously allowed our fur children to join which was great since the beach is dog friendly and 2 mins walk away! We loved the games/amenities that were provided like the ping pong table and beach stuff. The hosts were quick to respond to any questions I had and were very welcoming!
Megan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
It was a pleasure to host you Megan! Thank you for the kind review and we hope to welcome you back
Have been coming to Saint Augustine for about a decade every year and this was the first time sharing a property with friends. Was worried about being under the same roof with another family, but the space was more than sufficient for our group. Loved how clean the place was and easy access to the beach. Had all the beach equipment you may need even though we brought our own chairs, tent and games. Highly recommend.
Shawn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Glad it worked out perfectly Shawn! It was a pleasure hosting you. We/d be happy to welcome you back
Nice property, plenty of room, 5 minute walk to beach but had to go through some thick sand, up hill. Bicycles, beach umbrellas, chairs and wagon in garage were very appreciated....When we arrived AC was having a time with cooling the house but the host was very quick to respond and send help... We wish there was a swimming pool on the property, but the kids enjoyed the hot tub. Really enjoyed the balconies also... how thoughtful to arrive and find a table of snacks supplied. We would rent here again.
Steve b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad you and your family enjoyed the space, the short walk to the beach and the beach gear provided. Apologies again for the hiccup with the AC —appreciate your patience and we’re happy we could resolve it quickly. While we don’t have a pool, we’re thrilled the kids had a blast in the hot tub and that you enjoyed relaxing on the balconies. And thank you for the kind words about the welcome snacks—we love adding those little touches! We'd be honored to host you again anytime.
We are a large extended family ranging from 5-65. 15 people in total. So we needed a home to accommodate all of us for our family reunion. There was room enough for everyone. The house was nicely appointed and spacious. Other than bringing our food items and personal things, everything was provided. The house was spotless. Fresh linens and towels aplenty. The host even provided us with a welcome tray of snacks and drinks. The beach area was one of the nicest beaches that we’ve been to. The host was always very responsive to all of my questions. We highly recommend this property.
Teresa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for visiting Teresa! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back many more times.
The home was well kept and in good condition and close proximity to the beach. Unfortunately, the next door neighbor has a long-standing issue with the property owner and blasts bright security lights all night long directly at the property which is intrusive to say the least. You can't even sleep the house. The neighbor also has security cameras directed at private areas of the rental with security signs clearly posted to alert you that you are being videotaped.The property owner is aware of this, however it is not mentioned in the listing. We paid well over 2,500 for a three-night stay and our peace was definitely severely impacted. We felt taken advantage of by the property owner, they know that this is an issue I have communication with him about it.Unfortunately, I won't be refunded for any portion of the stay.This would be a great place to stay and a great house to entertain friends and family. Unfortunately, I will not be staying here ever again and I highly advise any other perspective renters to seek other accommodations solely on the fact of the neighbor issue.
Brian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re glad to hear you found the home well kept, in good condition, and enjoyed its proximity to the beach.
Regarding the neighboring property, we want to clarify a few important points for future guests. There is no ongoing dispute between us and the neighbor. The surrounding homes are part of a standard residential neighborhood, and like many homeowners, the neighbor has exterior security lighting and cameras that are positioned to monitor their own property, which is permitted by city code. While this may not be ideal for every guest, it is not something we have the ability or authority to control.
We were not made aware during the stay of any direct interaction or specific incident with the neighbor that required intervention. As with any residential area, neighboring homes may have lighting or security features that differ from personal preferences.
We understand that expectations can vary, and we appreciate the feedback. Our goal is always to provide a clean, comfortable, and accurately represented home, and we stand by the value and experience offered at this property.
The house is very bright and light. Kitchen well stocked. All very nice.
Diana N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shauna J.
5 Apr 2026
Shauna J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
About the host
Hosted by Jake Schmutz
Why they chose this property
Discover Butler Beach, a scenic stretch just south of St. Augustine, renowned for its natural crescent-shaped coastline. The hard-packed sand here is perfect for beach bike rides, leisurely walks, frisbee, and volleyball. Come bask in the serene ambiance and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, all within a stone's throw from our vibrant neighborhood. From the calm morning tides to the energetic beach games under the sun, Butler Beach offers a blend of tranquility and adventure.
What makes this property unique
The Pelican Beach House is one of the largest homes in the area, offering over 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned living space. From the master bedroom, you can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves—and wake up to ocean views. Just a short walk to the beach, this home also features a private mother-in-law suite on the first floor, perfect for guests who want a little extra space and privacy.
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