The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123322 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Check out the area

St. Augustine, FL

St. George Street2 min walk
Flagler College13 min walk
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument17 min walk
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Lookout Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Boyce House was built in 1899 making this historic home over 120 years old. It was one of the earlier homes built in the neighborhood, originally constructed for the Mayor of St Augustine, Elmer E. Boyce, from July 1899 to June 1907. He was also the Sherriff of St. John's County for more than two decades. This home features 6 bedrooms allowing a family of 12 to enjoy their stay. The bedrooms include two king beds, two queen beds, one bunk bed for children and one sitting room that includes a sleeper sofa with a queen sized mattress. A massive dining room table that will sit 12 guests and there are also tables and chairs for children included at the home. When you aren't sleeping, there is a large back yard that backs up to the Maria Sanchez Lake for a picture perfect view to enjoy a relaxing evening rocking in the rocking chairs or playing a round of cornhole with family. The house also include a Miss Pacman game for some indoor entertainment as well as a collection of board games for your indoor entertainment.

Property manager

Devon Kirms

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Living/Dining area

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Extra beds/cribs

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Downtown Historic District, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach, while St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and World Golf Village are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bayfront Carpet Golf and St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.

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What's nearby

St. George Street - 2 min walk
Lightner Museum - 12 min walk
Flagler College - 13 min walk
Ponce de Leon Hotel - 13 min walk
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - 13 min walk
A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - 11 min walk
St Augustine Fish Camp - 16 min walk
Dog Rose Brewing Company - 10 min walk
Ancient City Brewing Taproom - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of St. George Street and Flagler College. Matanzas River and St. Augustine National Cemetery are also within 5 minutes.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boyce House- 80th Birthday Celebration

We booked the Boyce House for our mom's 80th birthday celebration. I must say, WE all loved the house and the hostory of the house. It was a perfect representation of the history of St. Augustine- location, charm, appeal, perfect size, it had it all. It was ideal for our purposes, and would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Mar 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very nice house that is an easy 1 mile walk to downtown St. Augustine. The large back porch with rocking chairs overlooking a small lake and quiet neighborhood was the perfect gathering spot for our family to hang out together. House was clean and well equipped, and check-in was easy. Our family would certainly stay here again whenever back in St. Augustine.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marla T., Jacksonville, Florida

Jun 11, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warning Do not Book

Suppose to have rented from June 8-11 for out of town family for wedding. Went to property early after confirming with owner this was okay. Upon arrival found a gentleman spraying with what looked like something you get at Walmart for Fleas, Bedbugs, Ticks. Alerted the owner to tell her my family would not be staying in a flea infested house and did she have any suggestions to help with this terrible position I was in as my out of town guest had no place to stay. She offered the number of a cleaner person and suggested I contact him to see if any houses he cleans were available!!! Really!!! Gave me a full refund but thank goodness I found another property on my own!!! Inexcusable !! Would NEVER STAY at this property!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., Huntingtown

Mar 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house amd location

We had another VRBO house cancel on us 4 hours before check in (they had an emergency at the house) and Devon was extremely helpful and accommodating. She went out of her way to get her house turned around quickly so we could get everyone in and ready for the rehearsal on time. The house is absolutely beautiful, it's in a perfect location ( walkable to historic downtown and across from a lake), and it was large enough to accommodate our group. It had everything you would need, it was celan and just as described. We would definitely rent the place again. Thanks for everything Devon. You were fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew G.

Mar 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful home in historic town.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Devon Kirms

We hope you fall in love with this beautiful historic city like we have. My husband spent his young adult years in St. Augustine and he always knew he would be back. We have celebrated anniversaries in this city and many holidays. We look forward to moving to St. Augustine for our retirement years.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with St. Augustine and knew we wanted to own property in this historic city and one day live here. We appreciate and relish the history of the house and have it on display for our guests to enjoy and appreciate.

What makes this property unique

The Boyce House is a gorgeous historic home in St. Augustine that takes you back in time and brings real history to your vacation. The Boyce Family name is mentioned throughout the city; including the Jail and restaurants. Mr. Elmer Boyce was an intricate part of St. Augustine's history.