'A Hidden Secret' Beautiful Ocean Front Cottage in Vilano Beach
About this house rental
Situated in Vilano Beach, this lovely house for £228 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. We have a total of 3 vacation rentals and over 100 reviews, giving us a 5 star review at each place, so Thank you so much for checking us out!!! NEW INTERIOR DESIGN. New living room furniture, upgraded kitchen table and counter tops, new master bedroom suite and bedding. Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in a cozy, beach community. Very private and somewhat secluded area with several WONDERFUL, local restaurants. Walk north along the beach for a wonderful Ocean view or walk south and enjoy wonderful views of the Inlet, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Downtown St. Augustine. Outdoor shower. Walk to the marina for Jet Ski rentals and Deep Sea fishing trips. Walking distance, Town Center Complex has a Publix and various retail shops and restaurants. House is built on pilings and area under house is a great Sand area for children to play and get out of the sun. Large Deck allows easy access for guests that are not fond of stairs. Golfing and other excursions: Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra St. Johns Community Golf Course The Royals at St. Augustine All of these are local courses Scooner Freedom Scenic Sail boat trips Deep sea fishing trips, parasailing and jet ski rental within walking distance Bicycle path along side of Coastal Hwy A1A for cycling. San Sebastian Winery is located just minutes away as well as several cozy restaurants with beautiful views are located in the historical town of St Augustine.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Vilano Beach, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(126 Reviews)
5.0
family from close and far met in the middle to enjoy time together
5.0
Great location! The walkway to the beach was right outside our door. Great views of the ocean and starry skiesfrom the deck.
The house was roomy and clean with all the amenities, including dishwasher and full size washer and dryer.
Could use a new queen size mattress
5.0
Loved sitting on the deck and watching the water. Perfect getaway location.
5.0
Ocean front a great plus--no long treks to the beach. Owners very responsive, e.g., supplied electric frying pan upon request within a day and disposed of a rickety chair.
Owner answers right away every time you call.
5.0
Wonderful! Everything you could need, Mr. Porter supplies! Very quick to respond to messages. Location was great, steps from the beach. The entrance to the beach is a public entrance as well, so lots of people walking by, but it didnt bother us any. The only suggestion I have is it needs a bigger trash can in the kitchen, such a minor thing though! We had a great time!
5.0
All you have to do is read the reviews to know how amazing this place is but the pictures do not do it justice , what a wonderful home and great location we will definitely be back.
5.0
Me and my family really enjoyed our stay. Location was amazing and everything was as-advertised, but what really set Mr. Porter’s property aside from others was the attention to details. Coffee bags available, soap, basic things you’re going to need as you arrive before you make a run to the supermarket. I would certainly stay here again!
5.0
We stayed at A Hidden Secret Jun 17-24. Six adults ages 21 thru 68 and two 8 yo girls. 2 vehicles, one of which was a full size pickup.
1. Communication: Mr. Porter responded to any and all communication in a fast and friendly manner.
2. A Hidden Secret: The name says it all. The Porter Family are truly sharing their home. You have a "welcome" feeling as soon as you walk in. Extremely comfortable, up to date and roomy. Back deck is spacious and the high adirondack chairs are a nice touch. The beach access is so close it is virtially 5 steps off the ramp. The beach itself is great.
3. Parking is a breeze, we had 2 vehicles and no problem
4. Anything you want to do within St. Augustine is only minutes away. The locals are all very friendly and down to earth. (Would HIGHLY recommend Columbia Restaurant, no matter your tastes you will not be disappointed.
Overall: A fantastic time was had by all. Everyone loved everything about the Beach House. It stormed off and on, we enjoyed our stay immensely in spite of the weather. Honestly it is hard to explain in a few words how great the house and surrounding area is. In tje words of our 8 year old daughter, that house was lovely. Let it suffice to say, we look forward to a return trip.
Thank you Mr. William Porter for sharing your home with us.
5.0
Loved the property. The location with the beach out your window. Also loved the convenience of stores and closeness of OldSt Augustine. We would definitely rent this property again !
4.0
House is clean and well equipped. A couple of uncomfortable things were the low chairs for the high dining table and the uncomfortable downward slant of the head of the mattress on the king bed. Also, it was a challenge to get into king bed because of mattress height off of floor.
5.0
This house has a fantastic location on the beach! Very roomy and well equipped. Only a couple minutes from groceries and about a 10-15 minute drive to the historic district. William could not have been a more gracious and accommodating host.
5.0
Great house and William was very reachable! Very clean with awesome views from the deck of the ocean and inlet! Would definitely stay there again!
5.0
My Family of 6 had a blast at this gem of a property. The location was perfect. Quick walk to the ocean for the family. We spent a couple days at the beach and the we went to downtown to site see the fort and the and the local shops. Trolly tour was close as well. Best part is we could walk to the Publix for groceries.
When we come back to St Augustine thus will have to be base camp against
Only suggestion would be to have some standard spices, but no the end of the world.
Oh and the beds!! Super comfy.
5.0
Excellent
4.0
Great beach access, very child friendly setting. There are baby/pet gates and a booster seat.
5.0
Home was very clean and had plenty of amenities. I would recommend this home for for anyone looking for a beach rental. Mr Porter was also very helpful and accommodating
5.0
The house has been redone on the inside and is very nice. It will sleep 11. The kitchen had pots and pans and all the dishes you'd need to cook a meal. The house is right on the beach. Unfortunately you can't see but a view of water because of the vegetation in front of the very nice deck. That's not the fault of the homeowners however...you're not allowed to mess with vegetation on the beach because of erosion. We would definitely stay here again. There are many great restaurants near and also St. Augustine is just a few miles away.
5.0
Easy rental and quick communication. Located on the beach and just a short drive from all the attractions and old town.
5.0
Roomy house with good space on the family room and kitchen. Very convenient to beach and town. We love the Vilano area. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
The property was better than expected. It was very clean and had beautiful decorations. The only thing we needed to cook our meals was the food, everything else was provided. We will be back to stay again.
5.0
We loved property. Great location. Normal wear and tear. Very spacious. Easy beach access and close to Publix and restaurants..
5.0
2nd time renting this beach front home and it was better than the first. I would highly recommend this home to and single family or two small families. Location is amazing! We will return again!
5.0
Great House - Great Location!
The location of this house is perfect! The beach access point is literally about ten steps from the back deck. Vilano is quiet and family friendly, which was exactly what we were looking for. St. Augustine is a quick, 15-20 minute drive away. We were amazed at how clean and well stocked the house was! We had ample kitchen supplies to prepare several meals. We’ve stayed in many rentals and this one definitely surpassed them all. William was so helpful and responded quickly to every inquiry. I highly recommend this unit! Can’t wait to visit Vilano again!
5.0
This home is very clean, very well equipped, very convenient to grocery store as well as very convenient to the beach. I would highly recommend it for a family vacation.
5.0
Great!
This home is very clean, very well equipped, very convenient to grocery store as well as very convenient to the beach. I would highly recommend it for a family vacation.
5.0
Beautiful home. Easy beach access. Publix and restaurants within walking distance. Great vacation!
5.0
Vilano Beach House
Beautiful home. Easy beach access. Publix and restaurants within walking distance. Great vacation!
5.0
Vilano Beach House
House was as advertised. AWESOME location!
5.0
We had an amazing time at our beach house! Spacious floor plan, well stocked kitchen, and clean bathrooms. The comfy reclining couch was a happy surprise! 5⭐️
5.0
Perfect Beach Vacation
We had an amazing time at our beach house! Spacious floor plan, well stocked kitchen, and clean bathrooms. The comfy reclining couch was a happy surprise! 5⭐️
5.0
I’ve seen and rented several Vilano Beach pet-friendly homes and this was is by far the best value. The house is in very good condition and a 1-minute walk to the beach via a public walkway.
The only things that could improve our stay are likely not something the owner can control and that’s direct view of the beach (dunes and shrubs block most of the beach the view but you can hear the waves).
But would highly recommend this property for dog lovers, as walking the neighborhood and the beach is easy to do with dogs. And Publix is just a 3-minute walk, with the pier another 5 minutes from there.
William was responsive and even surprised us with a new couch we got to enjoy. Thanks!
5.0
You can't beat the location of this property. It is close to everything you need. Plenty of space for everyone and very comfortable beds. All in all, a GREAT option.
5.0
More for your money
I’ve seen and rented several Vilano Beach pet-friendly homes and this was is by far the best value. The house is in very good condition and a 1-minute walk to the beach via a public walkway.
The only things that could improve our stay are likely not something the owner can control and that’s direct view of the beach (dunes and shrubs block most of the beach the view but you can hear the waves).
But would highly recommend this property for dog lovers, as walking the neighborhood and the beach is easy to do with dogs. And Publix is just a 3-minute walk, with the pier another 5 minutes from there.
William was responsive and even surprised us with a new couch we got to enjoy. Thanks!
5.0
Great Stay
You can't beat the location of this property. It is close to everything you need. Plenty of space for everyone and very comfortable beds. All in all, a GREAT option.
5.0
Our family of nine (mom, dad, kids ages 2-18) had plenty of room and comfortable sleeping arrangements at this rental. The kitchen is well-equipped and the kids found building blocks and beach toys ready to be played with. The boardwalk to the beach is right off the deck and the outdoor shower made cleaning up easy when we came back from playing in the sand. The location couldn’t be better, with a Publix and pizzeria less than five minutes’ walk from the house. We did a lot of sight-seeing in the historic part of St. Augustine and the drive there was only about ten minutes. I would stay in this rental again!
5.0
Great for large families
Our family of nine (mom, dad, kids ages 2-18) had plenty of room and comfortable sleeping arrangements at this rental. The kitchen is well-equipped and the kids found building blocks and beach toys ready to be played with. The boardwalk to the beach is right off the deck and the outdoor shower made cleaning up easy when we came back from playing in the sand. The location couldn’t be better, with a Publix and pizzeria less than five minutes’ walk from the house. We did a lot of sight-seeing in the historic part of St. Augustine and the drive there was only about ten minutes. I would stay in this rental again!
5.0
Easy rental process.
5.0
House was as advertised. Great price and location.
Easy rental process.
5.0
We had our whole family, including an infant and a very large golden retriever; 9 peeps and 1 pup. It was absolutely perfect! Location location location.
I will rent every single time we come down if available. Wouldn't change a thing.
Great place and fast responses from owner. Very very nice.
5.0
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! BEST IN VILANO BEACH
We had our whole family, including an infant and a very large golden retriever; 9 peeps and 1 pup. It was absolutely perfect! Location location location.
I will rent every single time we come down if available. Wouldn't change a thing.
Great place and fast responses from owner. Very very nice.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Vilano Beach?
The average price for a rental in Vilano Beach is £246 per night. This rental is £18 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'A Hidden Secret' Beautiful Ocean Front Cottage in Vilano Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 'A Hidden Secret' Beautiful Ocean Front Cottage in Vilano Beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 'A Hidden Secret' Beautiful Ocean Front Cottage in Vilano Beach?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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