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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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St. Augustine, FL
- Place, Vilano Beach2 min walk
- Place, St. George Street7 min drive
- Place, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument8 min drive
- Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2 Guest room
2 Single Beds
Common area 1
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway!
-THE ARTIST COTTAGE
ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE
We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)
You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.
Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!
This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.
Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.
Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.
Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.
Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.
Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.
Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.
We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!
Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert
ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE
We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)
You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.
Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!
This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.
Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.
Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.
Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.
Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.
Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.
Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.
We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!
Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
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About the area
St. Augustine
Located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this cottage 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 Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. World Golf Village and St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL
What's nearby
- Vilano Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- St. George Street - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Flagler College - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Conch House Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Beaches On Vilano - 10 min walk
- Pesca - 5 min walk
- Surfside Kitchen - 5 min walk
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn Covert

Why they chose this property
This cottage was built in the 1930's. I had always dreamed of having a quaint cottage by the sea where we could grab our coffees and walk to the beach to watch the sunrise.
The charming quaint cottages and the quietness of the area are so relaxing. There is a beautiful nature walk across the street.
Having the ancient city of St Augustine so close by makes the location perfect. Interesting restaurants and beautiful architecture just make it a dream location. St. Augustine is a very magical city. Take a horse and carriage ride!
We love and use the cottage whenever we can.
I like to think of our guests as friends who are visiting our cottage.
The charming quaint cottages and the quietness of the area are so relaxing. There is a beautiful nature walk across the street.
Having the ancient city of St Augustine so close by makes the location perfect. Interesting restaurants and beautiful architecture just make it a dream location. St. Augustine is a very magical city. Take a horse and carriage ride!
We love and use the cottage whenever we can.
I like to think of our guests as friends who are visiting our cottage.
What makes this property unique
In addition to being less than 10 minutes from the ancient city, you can walk to at least 3 good restaurants and our local supermarket, Publix.
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