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• The Mermaid Cottage, St Augustine, FL

  The Mermaid Cottage, St Augustine, FL

  • Guest Ginnie
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  My husband, myself and our dog enjoyed the month of May in the Mermaid Cottage. It was accurately described in the listing; all that is posted about it is factual. The accommodations were terrific, the locations was wonderful and the fenced in yard a patio (rooftop garage also) were delightful. Just one short block to the beach entrance and the beautiful St. Augustine beach. The house is equipped with everything; I never reached for anything in the kitchen that was not there. The bedding was all brand new and beyond comfortable, and the furnishings were very accomodating. Wide screen TV with cable and WiFi. Front porch with chairs, and a hammock were wonderful to watch the sun rise and sit after dinner and watch the world and birds go by. Deborah and George were very helpful, making sure that everything was up to speed and our entry into their property was totally painless. I would highly recommend this cottage for rental; it was truly a little piece of heaven. Skip and Ginnie Magee, Point Pleasant, New Jersey

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children.

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• Perfect Winter Beach Trip

  Perfect Winter Beach Trip

  • Guest Greg S.
  • Date of stay 12/27/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  We met our daughter and grand kids from Orlando at this adorable cottage. Just two blocks from an uncrowded section of beach, we walked, rode the bikes provided, and enjoyed the nearby old town of St. Augustine. The house had a fence for our dogs, and plenty of out door spaces for us to spread out and enjoy. The furniture was comfy and the place was impeccably clean. The owner is super nice to deal with. The whole experience was fantastic.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• A Special Place

  A Special Place

  • Guest P.J.
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 12/29/12
  The Mermaid Cottage had everything we could ask for in a beach rental and more. The cottage was beautifully decorated, from the lovely art in every room to the palm tree sheets. The owners clearly put a lot of love into the place, which makes it special. The house was very clean, and the kitchen was well-stocked. Also, we didn't mind not being right on the beach because we could still hear the waves and feel the breeze. We're also grateful that the owners let us bring our dog so she could share our vacation. We'll treasure our memories of sitting on the front porch and listening to the waves, cooking wonderful meals, and sleeping peacefully in the Mermaid Cottage.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Carol & Bernd Bremen, Germany

  Carol & Bernd Bremen, Germany

  • Guest Carol & Bernd
  • Date of stay 10/03/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  We spent a wonderful 2 weeks at this cozy, well maintained beach cottage. We felt very much at home with all of the things you might need for a beach vacation. The area is quiet and access to the wonderful beach here is easy. Just about 2 minutes walk or short drive to beach access for cars. We loved walking for hours on the beach and hope to return soon to this lovely place. The property was as described and shown. The owners were very helpful and made sure that things were as expected. I can recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Highly Recommended

  Highly Recommended

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/08/12
  My husband and I and our three dogs spent a wonderful two weeks at the Cottage. The first morning we were there, my husband had to point out that the noise I heard from the front porch was the ocean and not rush-hour traffic that we're used to at home! Being that close to the beach was one of the reasons we chose the cottage, plus all the positive reviews on this site. After reading some of the not-so-positive reviews here and on other vacation rental sites, we were a little leery of renting sight unseen, but those concerns were immediately dispelled the minute we walked in the door. To echo what others have said, the furnishings are of good quality and comfortable and the linens and towels are likewise plush and plentiful. We especially appreciated the little touches, such as labels on every light switch and the list of helpful information and local recommendations. Everything we could have possibly wanted was readily available, and the decor and layout were very inviting. The photos here are very accurate and up to date, and the place was immaculate upon our arrival. Our dogs loved the beach and the fenced yard. We did find out the hard way that our little 20-pound dog could escape through the railing on the few steps down from the porch. We had brought a baby gate "just in case" and put it to good use to plug the gap. So if you have a little one that likes to explore, be forewarned! The neighborhood is a typical beach community with a mixture of large, impressive houses and more modest ones. The only slight negative to the Cottage is the houses on either side are not very well maintained. We never had any problems, but did wonder what might be living in the overgrown vegetation. But don't let that scare you off - this is a great place and you can't get closer to the beach for the price. Speaking of the beach, we were delighted to find out that we could drive on it, which saved us seniors the trouble of lugging chairs, towels, etc., over the dunes. We just drove up, parked, and relaxed. Deborah was available when we had questions but otherwise left us alone. She was very easy to work with throughout the whole process, and really made us feel that she wanted us to feel at home. Which we did! If you are looking for cozy, comfortable, well maintained and reasonably priced accommodations 5 minutes from the beach, you can't go wrong with the Mermaid Cottage.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Mermaid Cottage

  Mermaid Cottage

  • Guest Dennis
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/16/12
  We spent two weeks at the Mermaid cottage and the only draw back was we couldn't stay longer. With out saying, the beach was fantastic.Your far enough away from the condos that we always had plenty of beach to our self. As you can see in the pictures the cottage is immaculate but it was some of the small things the owners provide that impressed us. Five bikes(we used every day),lawn chairs,skim boards, and even a cooler. The flat screen TVs were wonderful on the only rainy day we had. Although we don't live that far it was wonderful not having to pull the boat back home and walking on the beach early and late times of the day. I recommend this to my family and friends..

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful vacation spot

  Wonderful vacation spot

  • Guest Christy
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/08/12
  We just returned from a week long stay at The Mermaid Cottage. My two daughters, my mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is decorated beautifully and within a very close proximity to the beach. We enjoyed a couple of great restaurants nearby and we went to the open air market on Wednesday morning at St. Augustine pier. The rest of our time was spent on the beach. The beach is beautiful and we basically had it to ourselves! None of us were ready to leave at the end of our stay and we already decided we will rent here again next summer!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Mermaid Cottage

  Mermaid Cottage

  • Guest gogzhero
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  Great Location close to the beach and stores! Very nicely decorated with all the creature comforts of home too.

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• Home Sweet Vacation Home

  Home Sweet Vacation Home

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/07/12
  My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Mermaid Cottage for a full week and we were thoroughly impressed with the accommodations and had a wonderful time. Although Tropical Storm Debbie came thru during our stay, she did not put a damper on our vacation. We were still able to enjoy the beach and many activities in town including sight seeing and shopping. During the times it was raining, we amused ourselves with playing Scrabble and Monopoly, games readily available at the house along with board games for all ages. Arriving at the Mermaid Cottage, both my wife and I expectations were far exceeded. Photos can only do so much on-line. The house was very clean and provided every creature comfort you will ever need to really enjoy your vacation and feel like you have not left your home. This was one of the intangible qualities we really enjoyed staying here, as opposed to getting a hotel room or condo. Here, you have space, privacy, and a sense of security of home. In a condo, you are confined to a unit with close neighbors and many a persons around. The house was tastefully decorated to really put you in a seaside environment. Our friends even joking commented on they asked if they could buy some of the decorations. The rooms were nice and spacious, the bathrooms were nice and clean as well. All accommodations were readily available from towels and blankets, to cooking utensils and steak knives, to the gas grill which we used on several occasions as I enjoy grilling out. In the morning, you can sit on the front porch chairs, enjoy your coffee, and have the sun rise in your face and take in the peace and quiet. The beach is very close and accessible, less than a 5 minute walk away around the corner. There are beach chairs, boogie boards and beach bikes available to use, as we did. We rode the bikes down the beach at low tide to the pier. Was a fun ride and you got to enjoy the beautiful beach that Crescent Beach has to offer. And when you get back to the house, there was an outside shower/spicket to rinse the sand off of before going inside. Overall, the stay was just great, a nice relaxing much needed vacation. The owners are very pleasant to work with. They ensured we arrived OK and everything was accessible. Contacting them was very easy, they always answered the phone. This is a great attribute to have vs. having to go thru a Management Co with other rentals. Do not hesitate to stay here! You will love it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beyond Charming

  Beyond Charming

  • Guest lisa d.
  • Date of stay 06/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/02/12
  We had a wonderful time at Mermaid Cottage. It was beautifully decorated, clean and fit four adults very comfortably. The front porch, the backyard deck and the upper deck on the garage were amazing. Even though it's a cottage, there were so many places on the property to enjoy. We could not have picked a better, more relaxing place in St.Augustine. The beach was very wide and flat. Great for jogging,bicyling, shell hunting and kite flying. I'll be sure to stay there again.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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April - August   $175/night   $975/week   $1800/two weeks
Sept - November  $160/night   $875/week   $1600/two weeks   monthly rates on req
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day rates on request
$200 damage deposit - returnable
$125 cleaning fee
10% Florida rental tax

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.