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Northeast Florida Retreat

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Northeast Florida Retreat

Nestled amidst a tranquil grove of trees, this serene haven offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Wide windows framed the lush surroundings and provides natural lightning to the home. Spend your days at the beach basking in the sun, building sandcastles, or riding the waves on the two surfboards provided. Take a leisurely walk to the nearby waterfront restaurants, offering an array of delicious cuisine and breathtaking views.

Available when needed.

Vilano Beach, a serene coastal village, is well-known for its sand-covered Atlantic coastline and fishing pier that extends into the Tolomato River. Around the pier, which is designated by the Bluebird of Happiness, a vintage statue that has been repaired, are unpretentious beach barbecues, pizza joints, and a marina. Mosaic artwork portraying regional wildlife can be found along the Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk, which winds through wetlands close to the Francis and Mary Usina Bridge.

Guests will have full access to the home.

With three bedrooms, this home comfortably accommodates up to nine guests. Each tastefully decorated bedroom offers a cozy sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation after a day of beachside adventures. Three well-appointed bathrooms ensure privacy and convenience for everyone.

Our home sleeps 9. Full kitchen (fridge w/freezer, microwave, dishes, silverware, and coffee maker), towels, sheets, etc. Wifi is included with a flat screen TV. Some of the amenities we have include.

**Ping Pong Table
**Bikes
**Smart TVs available
**Perfect location for a nice bike ride to the beach
** Fridge
** Microwave
**Coffee maker with coffee, cream, and sugar
** Eating Utensils
**Laptop-friendly workspace

Bed Layout:

King
King
2 Bunk Beds

and more!

Car or Uber

★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★

Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.

We charge a pet fee of $75 per stay for two pets maximum. This increases to $150 / week and $200 / month for longer term guests. Please submit a special offer with this additional fee included through the platform when you book the unit for more than 7 nights.

*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.

The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):

1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50
1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100
2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200

These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.

REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.

●No cats allowed.
● No garage access. For liability reasons, per our insurance we must keep the garage doors closed. Why you may ask? In the past year we have had garage doors ran into, hit by trucks, fall off the tracks, and even our garage door motor knocked off the ceiling by a vehicle. Each time is generally a $1500+ fix.
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● Please no smoking on the property. Cigarette butts must be disposed of in the ashtray provided on the front
patio. An additional fee to remove stains/odors from cigarettes will apply. (smoke is really hard to get out)
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY

Property manager

Andrew + Melody

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

32929bfb-7fd2-4aad-a810-07373b0c0336

About the area

Map
Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 6 min walk
  • Castle Otttis - 15 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 8 min drive
  • St. George Street - 10 min drive
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kate's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arnold's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cap's On The Water - ‬3 min drive

Northeast Florida Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice place
this was an overall nice experience. I left a small mirror that sticks to the main mirror in the bathroom and have advised the host, but have not heard back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the property was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John H., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth considering for a stay at Vilano Beach
A modern design on a quiet residential street less than 400yds from the beach - and a similar very walkable distance to two local restaurants. We particularly liked the large screened balcony. Like most of the accommodation. this is on 2F - so you look out onto the trees and bushes that screen the property from its neighbours. The large open living space - lounge / dining table / kitchen - inside is great too. Not a problem for us, but just be aware if you are a larger group that - as mentioned in some other reviews - the 3rd bathroom is across the yard from the main building. Probably best used for showers after the beach. If you already know the area, you'll know that the main attraction is the beach which - very literally - goes on for miles. We loved it, but if you're looking for action and nightlife, you'll probably find yourself driving to St Augustine or St Augustine Beach. Not a big problem - just something to be aware of.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fit our needs
This house was exactly what we needed for the group we had. It was a good configuration of bedrooms and enough bathrooms. The downstairs ping pong table kept the 3 kids/teens busy and the bikes were also a bonus for kids and adults. Easy walk to beautiful and uncrowded beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect place near the beach. Quiet neighborhood and loved the porch to chill out in the mornings. Lots of vegetation around the house so you were not on top of the neighbors. Not far from St Augustine and hiking trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Retreat
Beautifully appointed VRBO perfect location. Quiet neighborhood. Conveniently located! Very comfortable beds! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Place near the beach
This is an amazing place to stay in the Vilano Beach area. The house is unique and comfortable. Perfect t for a family to enjoy the beach and the St Augustine area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vilano Beach Getaway
Great location with large space to accommodate a larger family! Good layout with great supply of kitchenware and amenities for cooking! Great balcony porch and overall comfortable and relaxing. I would recommend if you need a whole house in the Vilano beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
January 2024
Nice place. Enjoyed St. Augustine. Weather was very cool which limited use of outdoor area. Think it should be mentioned that the 3rd bathroom is in unattached building. Location should say 'Vilano Beach' area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded treat
Funky little house tucked away off the street. Close to everything. This house has everything you need to relax. Communication with owner was outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed this place for a family gathering. Very clean and nice place. We enjoyed the beach walking and other activities. Easy to check in. Wonderful management! Highly recommend for other guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
Easy to check in and out. Well stocked and comfortable furniture. Plenty of seating for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vilano Beach rental
The beds were very comfortable, as well as all the furniture. Clean and well appointed with everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location, major drainage issues
Good location close to the beach, excellent amenities. Issue: the house is located below sea level, and the entire lot below the house floods with heavy rain fall. On day we checked in for a three-day weekend, there was heavy rain. The entire lot had 6"+ of water that created challenges to enter / exit, especially with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This property was absolutely perfect! They house was very clean, the layout was amazing, and the host made sure everything went without incident. I will come stay here again. Very close to the beach. The most striking thing about it was the privacy, though there are neighbors, the foliage and layout of the landscaping gives it the appearance that you are all alone. I really can't say enough about how great this place is. Stayed 5 nights, went to the beach everyday. We had 8 people in our party, 4 adults and 4 children. Beds were nice and cozy, played lots of ping pong, and just had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jorge g.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!!
Location: Amazing!! Home: Cozy!! Amenities: Terrific!! FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay Clean House
House was super clean and fantastic. The only thing was that the vrbo map made it seem as though the rental was on Saint Augustine not valano beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

WendyNJohnny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Family Trip
We had a wonderful 3 1/2 day family getaway! The house was very neat and clean, roomy living area and kitchen/dining area for the 5 of us, 3 generations. Loved the porch upstairs and felt safe with the grandson out there because of the extra sturdy wire on the bottom half of the porch. The area is nice and quiet and close to the beach, shopping and dining. And our hosts were always ready if we needed them. What a perfect Getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Verano Beach Florida
Overall we had a great time at the house. Wish I would have known it was Valano beach though. I have to admit it was partially my fault because I did not spell out the number twelve when I looked up directions. I assumed since it said St. Augustine that was the beach it was on where there would have been more things within walking distance. The location is nice and secluded for a traveler that might want that though. The only other thing I disliked was that the beach access that was in walking distance is very steep with a telephone pole laying halfway across it. There are no stairs and no trash can or bathrooms there either, so you have to haul your trash back. It really is a lovely house though with everything you need except groceries!😊 Also the neighbor across the street is super nice and can give you some great tips on places where the locals eat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik R., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Florida Relaxation
I had a wonderful time with my wife and kids and parents at this home. It was a cool feeling approaching the property and feeling like I was in a secluded Florida bungalow with forest providing privacy. The proximity to the beach was great and they have bikes to ride back and forth if needed. The other amneties they offered were much appreciated. (My daughter loved the boogie board and my parents appreciated the beach chairs). Close by was a gem of a restaurant in Aunt Kates. Great food and atomosphere. Andrew and Melody were fantastic hosts who communicated very well and made the check in and check out process a breeze. If you want to feel secluded in a modern take of a Florida bungalow give this home a whirl!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience.
Lovely house, grounds. Great outdoor ammenities. Suggestions: Should disclose that 3rd bath is outdoors. Kitchen lighting is very inadequate. Recommend binder with pertinent info. We were unable to connect to internet and unable to contact for help. Overall, great! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacay with family
we enjoyed our time very much, house was neat and a good value
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

orlando s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
It was a amazing place,Only if they added a place to walk and not get muddy in the entrance it would be great and maybe locks but everything else was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023