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Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Dining Room and kitchen area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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St. Augustine Beach, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home

Top-Floor Sanctuary: The 1926 Shorehouse Upstairs
Welcome to the upstairs sanctuary of The 1926 Shorehouse! This spacious, oceanfront unit is perched above the dunes, offering panoramic, elevated views of the Atlantic that are simply unforgettable. Lovingly preserved since 1926, this home blends rustic coastal charm with all the modern comforts you need for a relaxing, memory-making getaway.

Perfect for families or groups of friends, you'll have ample space to spread out, unwind, and reconnect to the rhythm of the waves.

? Unit Highlights: Elevated Comfort & Unbeatable Views (Sleeps 6)
The top-floor unit is designed for comfort, togetherness, and taking in the breathtaking scenery.

Three Charming Bedrooms:

King Primary: A peaceful retreat with a King-size bed and serene, ocean-inspired decor.

Guest Rooms (2): Feature four total twin beds—ideal for kids, teens, or friends traveling together.

Two Full Bathrooms: Plenty of space and convenience for your entire group.

Bright Living Area: Cozy seating and large windows that frame the stunning ocean views.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stocked and ready for easy meals, group cooking, and beach snack prep.

Private Oceanfront Porch: Your main attraction! This elevated outdoor space is perfect for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or stargazing over the open water.

?? On-Site Amenities & Location
Direct Beach Path Access: Step from the expansive oceanfront yard right onto the public path to the sand—be on the beach in seconds!

The Best Views: Enjoy the highest, most unobstructed views of the dunes and waves from your private upstairs porch.

Stay Connected: High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the unit (though we encourage you to unplug!).

Whether booked alone or with the downstairs unit for a full-house rental, this top-floor retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and nostalgic coastal charm.

Book your unforgettable oceanfront escape today and let the salty breeze be your guide!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is 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 Vilano Beach. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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St. Augustine Beach, FL

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crabby's Beachside - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chalet Shille: A Classic Vacation House with this 5 BR Oceanfront home located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Augustine holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Beach. Matanzas River and St. Johns County Ocean Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Amazing experience

Such a great house and a great location! We loved the beach access and spent a lot of time there! The location was just a short drive to downtown but plenty of restaurant options much closer! We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph O.

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

Family at the beach

It was very convenient to put the young people downstairs and the adults upstairs. The house is conveniently located for walking to restaurants or driving to local attractions. The constant ocean breeze is my favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Beach house

Awesome old beach house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick H., Spring Lake, Michigan USA

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

50th

Great time and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly s., colorado

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

Chillest time EVER

Thank you so much for such an amazing stay. We had all types of folks here. Sleep in. Early Risers. Everything we all needed was within walking distance. Great time had by all.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Clarissa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute but not well kept

I rented this property from 8/8 through 8/11. While we really liked the location and space the house provided, I have to provide some feedback. The house smelled so bad - musty and moldy. As soon as we walked in, the smell hit us and even though we opened the windows to air it out, it did not go away. It started to affect us, leading to coughing and sore throats. There were broken blinds in one room and mold on one of the shower curtains. Also, the bedroom with the laundry was too hot. Asking us to keep the a/c at 75 degrees when we had people sleeping in that hot room was unacceptable. I hope the owners take this to heart and invest in remedying the underlying issues before another family with small children stays there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Quintessential Beach House

We enjoyed our stay at Chalet Shille. Great central location and just a couple steps over the dune path to the water. Plenty of room for one or multiple families.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Exactly as expected!

The listing for this house was exact. While I agree the house itself could be updated, it still provided plenty of space for my family, on the beach, close to restaurants etc., and was clean. Communication, check in, and rules were sent with no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie H., Tampa

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

Vintage charm and plenty of room for all

Pros: lots of space and beds for all 13 in my party. loved having the separate living space downstairs for when some wanted to go to bed vs. keep the party going within walking distance of bar, restaurants, and shops. beach is an easy hike over dunes. you can also drive out the beach for $10 recommend 4 wheel drive great views from the house and balconies cons: outdoor shower and faucets practically useless. The pressure was really low and water source must be a well or reclaimed water with a foul odor. I feel like the house would get so sandy because we couldn't really wash off outside. Could use more bath towels The TV remote in the bedroom was missing batteries overall we had a great time and thought the house had a lot of charm!!! The age of the house makes it more interesting. It totally reminds we of where we would stay when I was a kid going to the beach. I'm in my 40s now.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

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

Nice old no frills beach house.

Nothing special. Downstairs apt has separate entrance. So you have to go outside to access it from upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Minal V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Location is great, for the price what we expected. Walk right onto the beach from the backyard (which is a nice size). Plenty of sleeping room. House needs a deep clean of all appliances, rooms, and windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacy H.

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

Perfect for large groups

The property was as shown in the pictures and perfect for our karate class outing. The house is a little older, but given the price & room set up, this was a gem. The house is right on the beach with a lovely yard and lots of porch space. Everyone appreciated the fact that the house had plenty of towels & having 2 refrigerators came in handy for storing supplies. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

lance i., Fort Lauderdale, Broward

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very old house

The house is very old, so old that if you have rollers on your luggage it will travel south. This rental is in need of repair throughout the house, the balcony railings are falling off and the wood on both balconies is rotting, a serious danger for anyone on the balcony. The pipes have a high pitch noise when anyone takes a shower, windows were so dirty you couldn't see out them and the inside was dirty. Forget the upstairs attic as a room, there are 2 beds up there and they are very uncomfortable. The bed in the master was comfortable but the master bathroom is in need of repair and updating, master shower has no pressure. The first floor room has a strong mildew smell and the bedroom is too hot to sleep in. The bathroom on that floor is very old and rusty. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

St. Augustine vacation

We needed room for 14 people, 3 of whom were 6 and younger. The teenagers are really adults. We were able to accommodate everyone for sleeping and the kitchen table allowed most of us to eat together. The kitchen on the main floor and the second kitchen on the lower floor had everything that we needed. The beach is a 2 minute walk over 2 sand dunes and a great place for swimming and sun bathing. The rental had everything we needed and was a 15 minute drive to the historic area of St. Augustine which we visited frequently. Publix grocery store is only a mile away which was convenient. And Mango Mangos restaurant has great Caribbean food and is 2 blocks away. Sunshine Realty notified us that the rental was available about 11 AM so we didn't need to wait til the 3 PM check-in to get access. We made on small request to fix an item and they responded quickly and resolved the issue --- they intend to please. The only recommendation we have is to have a faster speed internet connection as the kids' moves sometimes stopped playing mid movie. Overall we were pleased with the rental and very pleased with Sunshine Realty.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

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

Quiet and secluded

Very homey and secluded from the main road. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

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

Great Aunt’s Beach House

The listing is as described. Plenty of room for everyone. There are several functional beach chairs and a few beach towels. The kitchens are functional, you will need to purchase things like foil, plastic wrap and spices but there are plenty of pots and pans and serving bowls etc, there are some small charcoal grills, the lights in the kitchen were funny, you flip the switch and the light comes on a hour later haha. It reminded us of an old beach house passed down from generation to generation with new and old furniture combined. Some windows don’t stay open so need to be propped up for the ocean breeze to come in, the floor in the front upstairs room has a distinct slant, and there are no lights on the back deck. But over all we felt it was clean and the location was FANTASTIC! The Sunshine realty property managers are very nice allowing us to have a late check out since our flights were late afternoon. I would stay there again, we had a great time, it was centrally located with a couple of grocery stores near by and TONS of great restaurants. You could even walk to get ice cream and to a few restaurants and it’s only a mile beach walk to the pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

rocky c., Jasper, Ga. USA

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

Bog break

House is roomy a d well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Richard M.

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

Property at 1 1/2 N

This was not the property that we stayed in. We were greatly moved next door to a much nicer and newer facility. Pictures on the VRBO did not give a true picture of the property or condition of said property. Room on the 3rd floor not in pictures, construction next door not mentioned, broken blind down stairs not mentioned. The property needs a overhaul because it is old and need of updating. Working with one of your associates was a pleasure when she said we could move next door to a mucher newer cleaner house, and I appreciate all her hard work. Thanks again I would now think of using your service again and recomend to other people, again because of understanding of the condition of the original house.

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

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

Reunion

The downstairs said 2 bedrooms but should only be counted as 1. The windows were dirty....granted the house is on the beach. Overall everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Memorial wkend vacation

Good property for large family group. Diswasher needs repair. Soap door doesn't open during wash cycle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Classic ocean-front beach house (with lots of twin beds)

This is a classic beach house with super convienent access directly to the beach via a private path over the dunes. The main level has a spacious kitchen and living area, and a nice deck; however, only one of the three bedrooms on the main level has a king bed. The other two have two twin beds each (the description on VRBO says that one of these should have had a queen bed instead of twins, but that was not the case). While this may be great for a family with lots of kids, it was less ideal for multiple adult couples. The ground level of the house is a stand alone efficiency with a small kitchen and a fair size living area. It has one bedroom with a queen bed. There are also two twin beds on the ground level but I wouldn't say they qualify as a bedroom. The twin beds are right inside the front door in a room that's completely open to the living area. The ground level was also a bit musty when we were there, granted hurricane Irma had just passed through the week before so we were probably lucky the house was still there at all (lol). Long story short, this is a fantastic place right on the beach and also within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. It is a comfortabe house with a lot of space, but technically, I would call it a four bedroom, and replacing the twin beds with a queen in one if the main level bedrooms would be a big improvement. Regardless, we all really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back! And besides, you're at the beach, why worry about where you're going to sleep, right?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Spacious house in amazing location

I would definitely book this beach house for a large group again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Buddy H., Jacksonville

Great place, especially for a crowd

Great house, relaxing and full of old beach house charm. The balcony's are awesome and the yard is pretty private. Lots of linens, towels, cooking nessesities, indoor games, books, puzzles and beach items provided. When we stayed there was a small standing charcoal grill. Washer and dryer on each level and soap for two loads provided. The downstairs apartment was complete with a full kitchen but the queen bed in this apartment was too hard for anyone to sleep on, however there are also two comfortable twins beds. As far as the beach access- while there is no structure in between the house and the beach it is still a bit of a haul there as you must cross a large sand dune (with awesome wildlife!), a sand beach access road and another sand dune before you actually reach the beach. So you will get some excercise! We really enjoyed our stay and made some great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

We loved this charming house AND it's location

We loved this house. It was clean, charming and had all the bells and whistles you could want. It is reminicent of the houses I knew as a child only better. It has a wonderful location and we could walk to the great restaurant, Beachcomber, which has a sand playground for the children. Big Plus! My only wish is it had a larger hot water heater for upstairs. It was fine until I washed my hair and the hot water ran out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Adam P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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