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💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3

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1st Floor of the Lemon Guesthouse - Easy Half Mile Walk to St George Street at the Center of the Historic District - 3 Miles to Vilano Beach or 5 to St Aug Beach
Gourmet Kitchen from my Antique Poplar Tennessee Kitchen
Engraved Bird Door leads to your own "Secret Garden"
Outdoor Dining
Large Bedroom with Private Spa Marble and Glass Bath

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 485.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Flagler College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3

THE SECRET GARDEN

Totally Renovated in 2017 the First Floor of the Lemon Guest House is the perfect Romantic Getaway. Check out the WALK THRU Videos under the Floor Plan Tab. It is the best way to get a feel of the house. Just use your mouse to walk thru. I think you will love it.

You will be greeted by Lovely cool White Marble Floors throughout and popular White Washed Ship Lap walls. It centers on one Large Central Greatroom, Kitchen, Dining area. There is a Leather Queen Sleeper Sofa for extra sleeping and a convenient Half Bath. Plus a New Large Smart TV with Wifi.

The Kitchen is one of a kind. Long story but short version I rescued it from my Tennessee homestead. Over 50 years ago my Father had these made from old Poplar wood he salvaged out of an Elementary school. The trees were extinct even at that time. It was a labor of love but they are beautiful. Hope you enjoy.

The Kitchen features Stainless Appliances. Marble and Handmade Butcher Block Counters. Farm Sink and Subway Tile. And comes fully stocked with all you will need to cook a gourmet meal.

You can dine at a lovely Spa Glass Table or Outdoor in the Garden under a covered Lanai.

The Bedroom is Giant with a King Bed & a Roll-out Single Trundle for "the Little Ones". There is another Smart TV with easy Netflix and YouTube access. Pack N Play also available.

Gorgeous twin Spa Glass doors lead to the Master Bath and a large walk-in closet with room for Pack n Play available upon request. Everything in the Bath is shining Glass and Marble. Marble Vanity with Double Sinks. Marble walls & Floor. Glass Shower with Hand Held Shower Head. I want you to enjoy "pampering" yourself.

My sons favorite is the Blue Nightlight/Bath Fan. One in the Half Bath too. What will they think of next?

A frosted mural door off the Master leads to the Secret Garden. Private. Relaxing. There is a Covered Lanai with outdoor Table and Grill. Both Gas (provided) or Charcoal. Plus a Sofa and Chair.

A Barn door (Also from my Tennessee home) leads from the Kitchen to the private Laundry.

NEED MORE SPACE

The upstairs is also available. Called the Palm View, it is a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath with its own Greatroom, Kitchen and outdoor Grill and seating. You can rent them both under the name Lemon Guesthouse.

PARKING

One designated parking spot in the alley. More space on Lemon Street with a lit paver patio along the Main House leading back to the Guesthouse.

LOCATION

We are located Downtown at 67 1/2 Lemon St only 5 miles to my favorite beach called St Augustine Beach just south of Anastasia Park over the Bridge of Lions. We provide Beach Chairs and Towels + Boogie Boards. Their is lots of parking & public restrooms + amazing Restaurants. There is a great Farmer Market on Wednesdays and in the Summer even FREE Wednesday night outdoor concerts. The sand is perfect for building Sand Castles. The waves are great for Surfing. We provide Boogie Boards or you can rent Surf Boards and take lessons or rent bikes at A Street.

But you will find so much to do Downtown you will probably only go to the Beach the first day. Downtown is a world all its own. Simply Charming. Especially at night with the lights twinkling and the sound of music filling the streets. Thousands come for the Festival of Lights (Mid Nov thru January). Great Restaurants. Great History. Great People. All walking distance from your door. What more do you want? Call for my list of Recommended THINGS TO DO and RESTAURANTS.

CALL LINDA

Feel free to call me for more details. Day or night. I always answer my phone at 904.465.3852.

I am also a Realtor, for the last 20 years, and would love to help you find the perfect home or second home. I can testify it is a great place to live and would love to share it with you.


Thank you for considering us,



Linda Bayles
904.465.3852
Email Info@LindasBeach.com
To Search for a Vacation Rental see www.Lindasbeach.com
I am also Realtor at FL Homes Realty & Mortgage if you decide you want to stay
To Search for Homes to Buy see www.LindaBaylesSellsFLhomes.com

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

St. Augustine

Downtown Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park and Vilano Beach. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Flagler College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. George Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Georgie's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malleys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine & Seafood Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪San Sebastian Winery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carmelo's Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3?

As of 5 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3 on 28 Mar 2026 start from AU$290, 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 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Where is 💲Romantic Renovated Secret Garden💲 Marble Floors & Bath – DT Just Half Mile - Beach Only 3 located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of San Sebastian River, Flagler College and St. George Street. Francis Field and Flagler College Tennis Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jaimie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had some hiccups initially, but the host was quite responsive and helpful! Great location, cozy accommodations, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

First visit to St Augustine

Great spot. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Excellent home away from home!

Everything was so well thought of. Clean and great location to the fun down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Cute Rental

Great location, close to downtown & spotless! Linda quickly resolved a small issue we had when we first arrived. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Lemon Street

Linda was an amazing host. She was very communicative and thorough with check-in/check-out instructions. The place was adorable and just a short walk to historic downtown. I highly recommend staying here:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon C.

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

Great place!

Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L.

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

Perfect Getaway

Ths was a perfect spot for my wife and I to spend a couple days in St Augustine. The place is cozy, nicely decorated and clean.It is a short walk to all historic areas and restaurants. Linda is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

All You Need

Nice neighborhood. Very walkable to restaurants and shops. Liked the private backyard. Comfortable bed and nice kitchen setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott R.

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

Flagler mode land

Great little spot as advertised within walking distance of all the sights and eateries. We all enjoyed our stay and will recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

phillip c.

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

Weekend trip

Great place to stay. Linda was great and very responsive!!! Will definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Perfect little getaway

We took our dogs for the first time on a trip with us and this place was the perfect size. Very clean and enough room for all of us. Within walking distance to the fort and all the restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. Linda was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just as advertised

So close to the celtic festival and parade route. The home is exactly as the photos show. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great Place To Stay

Rental is as advertised. Very clean. Nice Layout. Very convenient location to everything. Perfect for the two of us. Highly recommend this rental and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Character in a great location

Cute place with plenty of character. The location allowed us to walk through the neighborhood straight into historic downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

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

Spotless and very convenient!

We had a wonderful and comfortable stay at this property. It was cozy, very clean, quiet, and within minutes of all the activities in and around St Augustine. Much care was taken in the modern renovations. Thank you, Linda!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

1st time vrbo

Linda was great to communicate with and everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grover H.

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

Excellent getaway

First time at St. Augustine Florida! Arrived on the 4th and had a blast with my fiancée! Size and layout was perfect for us and our two small dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

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

Wonderful Experience

Very clean and well appointed house. The location was perfect for exploring St. Augustine for our first time. The home was actually larger than we anticipated. Highly recommend. Property manager was very helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great at the property, the host Linda was wonderful at communicating. Parking at the property was very tight. Cute little apartment for our family of 3, we did only stay for 2 nights and we had no issues. I would only recommend bringing your own coffee and bottled water as there was none. Coffee pot yes but no coffee. We will going back and staying again with this host but a different house as we want to be a bit closer to the historic district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie W.

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

Great location very clean

Walking distance to downtown attractions and short drive to beach. Lots of beach gear available at the home if needed. Quiet area but very spacious. Would recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Great getaway

Very close drive to many of St. Augustine's treasures. Lovely home and unique patio away from everything else. Very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

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

Great Place

Short walk to downtown; very cute; very clean. Ho hassle check in. It was exactly what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LT R.

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

Wonderful and convenient

Exactly as advertised. This place was extremely updated and clean, very roomy, comfortable bed, washer dryer, large refrigerator and had everything we needed. It is very close to historic downtown and Flagler College. Host has very easy directions and lots of information on the property. Loved the thorough suggestions of what to do in St Augustine too! Very helpful and appreciated all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

St. Augustine

Great! Just as advertised. Nice upgrades, handy location with parking. Would definitely stay again. Always
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kacey s.

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

Lovely place in perfect location

This was a beautiful, clean property that had everything we needed! We loved the covered patio off the bedroom for afternoon naps and eating outside. Easy walk to downtown and most attractions. Easy drive to either beach. Our only issue was with having someone staying upstairs for part of our stay. We did not realize this was downstairs unit and we might have someone staying on the second floor. They had several children in their group and did not go to bed until midnight at least either night. Besides that, it was the perfect place for a getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Linda Bayles

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My name is Linda Bayles. I have been a Realtor in the Jacksonville/St Augustine area ranking in the Top 1% of Agents since 1998. In 2005 I walked into a 1926 beach cottage direct oceanfront on St Augustine Beach and knew I had found my calling. I wanted to 'Create' a vacation space for Families. Large extended families. A place were Cousins, Grandmothers, Uncles and Aunts can comfortably come together to reconnect and enjoy each other away from the demands of the outside world. I come from a large family of 5 children as does my husband, Brad. Some of my fondest memories are when we all got together to just 'hang out' for 3 or 4 days. The little ones always come up with a 'play'. The adults always congregate in the Kitchen passing down the 'Family Recipes' to the next generation and playing Games. We are a big Game playing family. Specifically Rummikub. We start them at 5 and My Mother is still going at 95. If you have never played, you must. I make sure there is one in each house. Once you are hooked and have one of your own, I hope you will think of your St Augustine stay every time you play.

So I bought that 1926 Craftsman, gutted it and turned it into The Chautauqua which sleeps 21. It has been a rewarding success. In 2011, my Father expanded the tradition and bought 4 homes on one Oceanfront compound on 9th Street. We could not believe our luck and spent the next year remodeling them into The Seaside Cottages. We started renting them in June of 2012. The Best part is not only the homes but the BEACH. There are only 18 streets on the “Best Beach” - No cars. No Catwalk. The ocean right at your door. Everything within walking distance.

In 2016 I moved to Downtown St Augustine and added 4 more Downtown Homes walking distance of St George Street, the Center of Historic Downtown and all the Restaurants, Sights and Music. It is absolutely charming at night. You will feel you are strolling an old European City. A must see.

I hope you will stay with us and create memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Feel free to call me any time day or night at 904.465.3852.

PS: I am also a Realtor. I work primarily as a Single Agent. There are not many of us out there. Most Realtors work as neutral Transaction Agents. You can google 'Buyers Agent' to get an overview of the difference. I think it is big. Just ask yourself the question, Would I want the other sides Attorney to represent me too? That's it in a nut shell but the amazing thing is, unlike Attorneys, it does not cost you anything to have your OWN Realtor representing just YOUR interest. We are all paid by the Seller. So .... I would love to help if you are thinking about buying or selling in the area. Just call and I will send photos of what's available. Once here I would love to give you a tour of the area and take you "shopping". We can see about 4 per hour and you have me as long as it takes.

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