Historic Downtown Cottage with Private\/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!
About this house rental
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage w/porch swing and private heated saline pool is a quiet retreat from a day spent exploring beautiful St. Augustine! Located in a quiet neighborhood near Matanzas Bay and just blocks from the famed Fort Castillo de San Marcos so you can park the car and forget about it! This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cottage has everything you need for a great St. Augustine stay. Built in 1875 it is full of charm but has been renovated and provides every modern convenience. And best of all you will have the place/pool to yourselves. The Main House in the front will NEVER be rented during your stay but if you prefer more space you may want to book it instead. You can see more about the Main House using listing #604638, Location: The cottage is situated in a wonderful walkable neighborhood between the famed Fort at Castillo De San Marcos and the Mission De Nombres. You can make the pretty walk to the historical downtown St. Augustine district in just minutes. And if you want time at the beach it's only a 4 minute drive away. Layout: The cottage includes an open floor plan overlooking the heated saline pool with large LR, fully stocked Kitchen and 3 seat Breakfast Bar. The 2 bedrooms and bathrooms are situated on opposite sides of the cottage so each guest has plenty of privacy. There are 2 separate patios for your use. One provides furniture for lounging and the other overlooks the pool and provides a shady area for dining or just hanging out. Both patios are accessible directly from your cottage. Plus we never book more than 1 guest at a time so you will always have the pool to yourselves. Details: The Living Room has 42 inch flat screen TV, DVD. Kitchen has full size refrigerator and stove, double DW, microwave, coffeemaker and garbage disposal. We provide coffee and tea and stock your kitchen with a few snacks to make sure you never go hungry! Bedroom 1 is a Queen bed with walk in shower and glass door. Bedroom 2 has a Queen bed with a full sized tub and shower with glass shower screen. It also has a wall hung TV. We provide wonderful memory foam beds and high end linens in both bedrooms for a great sleep! Cottage has a private entrance and front porch which overlooks the pool. It is technically connected to the main house via a 12 foot long glassed in breezeway but is otherwise a completely separate structure and the two homes are further closed off by 2 sets of locking doors. If you like our location but prefer more space you may consider renting the Main House instead (listing #604638). You may also rent the entire property (Main House and Cottage). See listing #607969. Remember: whether you rent the Main House or the Cottage we NEVER book more than 1 guest at a time so you will ALWAYS have the pool to yourselves. Other Details: Cottage also has CHA, hardwood floors throughout, shuttered windows, stained glass windows, and custom porcelain tiled baths. There is 1 adult bike (with helmet/lock) in the bike shed by the driveway. Important to Note No events, gatherings, visitors, pets (unless approved by owner), smoking, parties, disruptions or other disregard of lease terms can occur or terms of rental are void and immediate eviction will be enforced. Persons other than those specified in the booking are not allowed in/on the property unless approved by us in advance. If you would like to have a visitor please coordinate with us in advance. Please let us know who, when and for how long you expect your guest. Parking will also need to be coordinated as we have limited space. There are ceiling fans in every room of the property but we ask that you turn them off when leaving the house for extended periods. Keep doors closed at all times...it's FL so we don't want Lizards, bugs or Snakes wandering in. Note: the pool is heated to 82 year round but when air temps are below 55 the system will shut itself off to avoid damaging the heater. During the Winter guests should plan to swim later in the day. External security cameras in use. This is for your protection and protection of the property. Video recordings occur incrementally. Video are routinely deleted by the system and would only be shared with law enforcement as needed. External cameras overlook the parking area and the front porch of the Cottage including a portion of the pool area. There are NO REFUNDS for EARLY DEPARTURES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Owner will make a “best effort” to re-rent the property. If the Owner is able to successfully re-rent the reserved period, the Owner will refund the total rental payment less a $100 servicing fee. Guest may obtain a “Cancel for Any Reason” policy through a third party. Guest ASSUMES THE RISK. This property is licensed with the City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County and state of Florida for vacation rentals. Lodging is subject to state/county taxes.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(83 Reviews)
8.0
The cottage, though small in size, had plenty of space and utilized inventive solutions to provide all the amenities. The property includes a heated pool and two patios. This is definitely a property we would want to stay at again.
5.0
First, the owner Pauline was very accomodating and accessible. Second, our accommodations were perfect and just as described. Thirdly, location was spot on. Perfect!
5.0
Discourages everything we could’ve hope for. The pool was wonderful the location perfect. It was so clean so cozy. Can’t wait to come back.
5.0
This was the perfect place for our family of 4 and small dog. Just a couple blocks away from the fort and St George street. Lots of great small shops close by also along with Ripley’s and trolley stops. Cottage was good size for us and included everything we needed. Pool was perfect for kids when we got back from walking. Thanks for the stay!
5.0
My cousin and I came to St Augustine for the first time. This rental was perfect - we loved the decor, having 2 bedrooms and baths, and best of all - the private pool!! We’d sight-see and shop and come back to swim/relax in the pool. Then it was wine-time and time to go out for dinner. It’s not super close to the historic area but certainly walkable.
5.0
This small house was perfect for our family trip, it had everything we needed and more!
5.0
Our stay in St Augustine was made perfect by this rental. It is removed just enough from the hustle and bustle of the area but also close enough to walk safely to attractions and downtown. The cottage was clean and the pool was great to have as well. Checking in and out was a breeze. We all agreed we will return to St Augustine and stay again at this rental in the future.
5.0
What a beautiful property and the host Pauline could not of been any more nicer. Highly recommend especially for a large family as there is a main house and a cottage that is just lovely that both could be rented. Close to everything! Definitely a five start in my book!
5.0
The home was clean, the location was great, the outdoor area was perfect. Would stay again and again and again.
5.0
The property lived up to pictures and description. We were within walking distance for many main attractions. The location was close to visitor center and there we could hop on trolley to see more locations. We could also watch our favorite shows by streaming. We also loved the pool with floats provided for relaxing.
5.0
Outstanding home with everything you need for a great vacation. Pauline is exceptional when it comes to VRBO hosts; communication and assistance is above and beyond! Home was clean and beds were wonderful. It's a short walk to downtown and all it has to offer. We especially enjoyed the pool; we stayed in it for hours on end.
5.0
Beautiful cottage, great pool and excellent location!
5.0
Loved our cute cottage. Smallish rooms but very comfortable including a full kitchen. Pool area was great and the water temperature was perfect for lounging on the floats that were provided. Short walks to historic areas, great restaurants…everything that we were looking for.
5.0
We loved it here! The cottage was so charming and had everything we needed. The pool was clean and so relaxing after a day at the beach or downtown. We will definitely return!
5.0
Pauline was a wonderful host! Close to everything…restaurants, shop’s & attractions. Pool was such an asset! Wonderful stay♥️
5.0
Clean, cozy and very convenient to everything.
5.0
This was the perfect way to experience historic downtown Saint Augustine. The cottage is located within a few minutes walk to downtown and there are so many sights to experience along the way! The cottage was absolutely perfect in regards to charm, comfort and perfect layout. Our hostess Pauline was so kind and very accommodating. She displays information about the area including attractions and resteraunts. Highly recommend this cottage to anybody visiting Saint Augustine!
5.0
The cottage is better than the pictures show!! We had to cut the trip short because of Hurricane Ian but we enjoyed being there. Pauline was wonderful to us and helped us decide what to do. We will be back to this beautiful cottage.
5.0
Great location, pool, and perfect size cottage for a quick weekend get away.
5.0
My sister and I enjoyed everything about our stay - comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, wonderful saline pool, close to historic sights & restaurants, easy drive to beaches. We can’t wait to return!!
5.0
Delightful stay in charming cottage!
My sister and I enjoyed everything about our stay - comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, wonderful saline pool, close to historic sights & restaurants, easy drive to beaches. We can’t wait to return!!
5.0
A true gem in St. Augustine! Walkable to downtown through a very cute neighborhood, and a short drive to beaches. The cottage was clean and welcoming, and the outside patio was a treat to enjoy in the mornings and at night with a glass of wine and feet dipped in the pool. We can’t wait to come back! Pauline was great, very responsive and personable.
5.0
Wonderful, cozy house in prime location
A true gem in St. Augustine! Walkable to downtown through a very cute neighborhood, and a short drive to beaches. The cottage was clean and welcoming, and the outside patio was a treat to enjoy in the mornings and at night with a glass of wine and feet dipped in the pool. We can’t wait to come back! Pauline was great, very responsive and personable.
5.0
Downtown St Augustine Gem
Thank you so much Pauline for such a beautiful vacation stay. The property was immaculate and we loved being so close to so many places to enjoy dinner, drinks and recreation. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in St Augustine…you will love it. We definitely will be returning.
5.0
Cottage in city
The cottage was so cute, clean and well stocked. Location is perfect for visiting all the city had to offer including nights of lights which was awesome.Our host Pauline was on top of everything and so accommodating. A real gem would definitely stay again
5.0
Everything was perfect.The location made it within walking distance to all the attractions.The swimming pool was a major bonus after touring all day and coming home to cool off.Only regret was not staying longer but next year will be different.Already planning our next visit 😊❤️
5.0
Paradise
Everything was perfect.The location made it within walking distance to all the attractions.The swimming pool was a major bonus after touring all day and coming home to cool off.Only regret was not staying longer but next year will be different.Already planning our next visit 😊❤️
5.0
A surprise stay
Usually we stay on the beach so staying in this neighborhood was a new experience for us.The cottage is so quaint and situated in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood. We could walk or take pedicabs anywhere we wanted to go. A new coffee house opened while we were there and it became our go to place in the morning. We had friends join us for half the time in the joining house. It worked out great! By the end of the day we would meet around the pool and have some nice dinners in the courtyard with the grill. Some unbreakable wine/drink glasses would be nice to have in this case. Since we were there for three weeks, I wish I would have had a broom or a small vacuum to use on the floors. But overall, this cottage was a lovely surprise that we really enjoyed and look forward to another stay in the future.
5.0
Great stay, excellent property!
The cottage was exactly as listed. We had a great stay and the cottage was in a wonderful neighborhood, centrally located to attractions and restaurants, but very quiet also. We’d stay there again in a minute. Pauline was communicative and very nice.
Bob and Marie O’L
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Working with Pauline regarding our stay was quite enjoyable. No surprises or disappointments. Exce
Excellent
5.0
Festival of Lights
Lovely cottage. Quiet neighborhood. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in going to St. Augustine
5.0
It is a great place close to everything, lots to do and the owner goes over the top for her guests. Every day in the heated pool
5.0
Excellent
It is a great place close to everything, lots to do and the owner goes over the top for her guests. Every day in the heated pool
5.0
Blissful
Was perfect
Will return to this lovely cottage
A short drive to the beach
15-30 min walk to town
Lovely restaurants on the block by the cottage
Was very cozy and the owner left a wonderful notebook full of the best sights to see and places to eat.
5.0
Was perfect Will return to this lovely cottage A short drive to the beach 15-30 min walk to townLovely restaurants on the block by the cottage Was very cozy and the owner left a wonderful notebook full of the best sights to see and places to eat.
5.0
Most excellent vacation home
I can't say enough wonderful things about this property. The cottage and grounds were just what we needed. I have a high stress job especially this year. We needed to get away and relax and this was the perfect place for us. The privacy of the pool and outdoor areas fit me to a tee. My husband likes TV and relaxing inside, so we both had our happy place. The cottage was nicely furnished and decorated. The kitchen had all of our needs plus some. The beds were so comfortable. The area is in a cute quiet neighborhood but close to attractions and restaurants. We will be back and we have already recommended to some family and friends.
5.0
Pauline was great to work with. She quickly responded to any questions We had to cancel and reschedule because my husband had surgery and Pauline said sure and took care of it We loved the cottage and the pool. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We definitely will go back!
5.0
The best vacation ever!
Pauline was great to work with. She quickly responded to any questions We had to cancel and reschedule because my husband had surgery and Pauline said sure and took care of it We loved the cottage and the pool. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We definitely will go back!
5.0
So cozy!!
A friend and I went down to St. Augustine for a birthday getaway. The cottage was absolutely adorable. Pauline was a delight to work with. After going out sight seeing we both looked forward to getting back to the cottage to relax in the pool. We are definitely going to come back and bring more friends so we can rent both homes on the property!! When it was time to leave we didn’t want to!! Best experience I’ve ever had renting a vacation home. Loved the lizards!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Saint Augustine?
The average price for a rental in Saint Augustine is R 3,545 per night. This rental is R 1,989 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private\/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private\/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!. Enjoy the water!
Is Historic Downtown Cottage with Private\/Heated Pool! Walk to everything! 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 Historic Downtown Cottage with Private\/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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