St Augustine Lodge Beach House, 5 Bedroom Cottage, Ocean Front, Wifi
- Minimum stay:2-4 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
This is it, Folks! See the stories in the Coastal Living, Jacksonville magazine & Gainesville magazines here! Come vacation in a treasure of Summer Haven history. This 110 year old cottage is located 50 steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Five bedrooms, a great room with fireplace, two bathrooms - one with an original claw-footed tub - large family kitchen, pantry, laundry, dining porch, and wrap-around porch.
Send your thanks back in time. Your stay at The Lodge, a 19th century beach cottage near gorgeous St. Augustine, promises a historic and redefining simplicity. A few days here means renewed sense of ‘the important things in life’, chock-full of familial magic. Tucked on a sleepy cul de saq next to the Atlantic Ocean, The Lodge and its older sister The Hut are elegant and understated reminders of a far-away time.
An area known as Summer Haven was recommended to stressed Pennsylvania banking baron, Thomas Mellon, for its restorative powers. Construction on first The Hut and then The Lodge began in the 1880s, at a time when Chester Arthur was president and Mark Twain was busy finishing his Adventures of Huck Finn. This is seriously good quality time, where simple, beautiful touches - candle light and ocean breezes - complete the setting.
A house with this much history begs for a multi-generational vacation where the stories come out - as family folklore enjoys another airing. Take the time on this holiday to hear the stories you’d never otherwise have chance to hear. Reconnect with grown cousins or childhood friends - covering more ground than you ever would in a hasty holiday card.
Whip up beloved family meals - packing your grandmother’s handwritten recipes for a birthday cake made from scratch. Snap dozens of photos as Grandpa teaches the next generation to fish. Try this more genuine of magic kingdoms for real family bonding, in surrounds so idyllic they look like a movie set. Adirondack chairs wait on the wrap-around porch, where palm trees dot the view of stone breakers just beyond. Liberal touches of antiquity, such as the front porch’s restored pew bench, leave room to wonder what the walls would say - if they could talk. A private dock is charming and ramshackle, perhaps Huck-Finn-comes-to-Florida (Dock is to shallow water due to sand bars.)
Up to ten guests can comfortably stretch out over 1,200 square feet. Five double occupancy bedrooms, four queen beds and two bunks, share two bathrooms. An equipped kitchen, dining porch and a living area each honor the old with family heirloom accessories and new, comfy furniture appropriate to the period.
The house boasts recent refurbishment across every inch - yet maintains all original features. Solid pine floors and old glass windows. A claw-footed porcelain bathtub and a pyramid roof for extra air circulation. Instead of closets, enjoy simple wall hooks to keep your clothing organized - and relish in a vacation that requires only a parade of shorts, t-shirts, bathing suit and towel (repeat).
For modern conveniences, enjoy phones and cable TV. If you’d rather do without, they can stay easily tucked out of sight.
Past guests love the inclusive aspect their vacations can take, thanks to the home’s single-story plan. Older relatives who struggle with mobility will enjoy a property that has everything to hand. The ocean, just 100 feet away, can be seen, heard - and tasted- from within The Lodge itself.
Note: Summer Haven is constantly changing with nature. The Summer Haven river behind the house is largely a sand dune and can many times provide beach access. Due to Tropical Storm Faye erosion at the front, there is now an area of large boulders blocking the beach access points. Although you can walk in between these boulders to access the beach like the locals that live nearby, the nearest easy beach access is approximately 1 mile north at Fort Matanzas National Park. It has (free) paved parking and provides beach access via a meandering boardwalk.
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishes & Utensils
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dining
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Iron & Board
- Parking
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Balcony
- Golf
Location & View
- Ocean View
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Beach View
Activities
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Golf
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Wind-Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shelling
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| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$200 | $950 | ||||
| High Season Jun 15 - Aug 10 4 night min stay |
$450 | $1795 | ||||
| Mid Season Feb 15 - Apr 21 3 night min stay |
$350 | $1495 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
Prices exclude taxes & fees. Regular rates exclude any special online savings. Monthly rates are based on a 30 day month.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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Manager info
About: My name is Steve Milo and I stay in Vacation Rental Homes when I travel both domestically and abroad. I own several vacation rental homes and listen carefully to our guests and their feedback! Our greatest compliment is when our guests refer our web site to their friends and relatives. AND, now I am managing other people's properties in St Augustine Beach, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast and Ponte Vedra Beach. Our guests and their great 'word of mouth' have helped us expand to over 500+ vacation rentals. We booked over 10,000 rentals and received over 3,000 guest reviews in 2011. You can find some of these by going to search engines and typing in Steve Milo or 'Vacation Rental Pros' . Thank you!
Why Crescent Beach:
And the best part of it all is the location. You're within a short car ride of historic downtown St. Augustine, the oldest city in America filled with pedestrian walkways with shops, cafes and first class restaurants. We are also close to Daytona Beach and the Daytona speedway and museum. We are also only a 1 1/2 hour drive to Orlando and Disney World/Universal/Sea World as well as 1 1/2 hour to the Kennedy Space Center. Our rental is also a short car ride to Ponte Vedra Beach and PGA golf Course and TPC as well as Jacksonville with the brand new St John's Town Center (with a Costco), Avenue Mall and River Front Arcade. There is also a minor league baseball team and a professional football team and stadium.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The beach is wide and unspoiled here by large crowds. Kids will spend hours exploring, and their parents and grandparents will love discovering new areas to relax and reconnect If you're ready for uncrowded beaches, balmy weather, clear skies, and Florida's natural wildlife, come visit us today!
Contact us
- Primary: +1 (855)-4717688
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It's a both a beach and a river vacation at The Lodge!
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Old and new blend for a cozy, cabin beach front vacation!
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Dash your cares away with a walk on St. Augustine Beach
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Bring your favorite recipes and a bag of groceries!
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Snuggle in for the night in our master bedroom's queen bed
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Get refreshed in one of our full baths and enjoy the day!
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Snuggle in and enjoy a cozy night's sleep in bedroom #3
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Enjoy the cabin stylings of The Lodge!
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Our second full bath features a claw foot bathtub!
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Take a walk out onto the pier.
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Picture post-card-perfect is what you'll find in St. Augustine
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Love our wrap-around decks and enjoy the sea breeze
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Walk right out and head to the beach! We're that close!
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Live the history when you stay The Lodge
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Warm wood furnishings add country charm to our living space.
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Enjoy many modern conveniences in our kitchen at The Lodge.
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Fall asleep watching TV; wake up ready for another great day!
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Nestle into our queen size bed and rest well in bedroom #2
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Our bunk beds offer lots of options.
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Pack light! We have a washer and dryer to keep clothes fresh!
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Our wrap-around porch is perfect for dining 'out' together!
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Love our wrap-around decks and enjoy the sea breeze
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The beach view
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Plenty of seating on the deck
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