Vilano Beach, walk to beach, dining, grocery; sparkling clean, super comfy beds
- House1500 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Vilano Vacation Rental House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 8
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Accessible
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Carbon-monoxide detectorIn same location as smoke detectos
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorThroughout home
- Fire extinguisherUnder kitchen sink
Location Type
- Beach
- Near the ocean
- Beach View
General
- Telephone
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Toys
- Video Library
- Video Games
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleWheelchair access to ground level only; kitchen is located on second floor
Notes
- Our two-story beach house has four bedrooms, two full baths, and two living areas (the family room is downstairs; the living room is upstairs). Enjoy morning coffee (or evening margaritas - yum!) listening to ocean waves and feeling ocean breezes on the big front deck. Each floor has a living area (equipped with a flat-screen TV and blu-ray player), a queen-sized bedroom, a bedroom with two single beds, and a full bath; this set-up is perfect for two families sharing a vacation to have their own floor and have a little privacy at the end of a great day of sight-seeing, swimming, sunning, and relaxing! The kitchen is on the second floor and is open to the living room. You'll want to be a kid again and sleep in the cozy bunk beds on the first floor (the bottom bunk is highly recommended for napping and reading) and lounge on the over-size memory foam beanbag chairs in front of the 60-inch TV. There are hardwood floors throughout, except for the tiled baths and entryway. The fully-equipped kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The upstairs bath features a jetted tub and dual sinks. The home is equipped with a washer and dryer. There are ceiling fans in each of the bedrooms (except for the bunk room) and the common living areas. Everything is new and clean in this non-smoking, pet-free home. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, and unlimited local and long distance phone calls, too!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 0% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 0 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 0 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events - This is our home in a residential neighborhood. This is our home in a residential neighborhood.
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Guest eviction due to a serious infraction of this agreement or law is considered a cancellation made by the Guest and shall not result in any refund
- No pets, no smoking, no parties. Signed rental agreement, copy of state-issued ID, and list of all guest names required before check-in.
- House to be left in broom clean condition. Person making reservation must be one of the guests for the duration of the rental.
79 Reviews
Such a special place!
We absolutely enjoyed staying here! It’s close proximity to the beach made it easy for us to walk there and relax!
Great location
This was a great place to stay close to the historic district and beach.
Wish we'd rented for a longer stay!
The property was just wonderful for our long weekend family gathering. Plenty of space, well furnished with everything we needed, and a short walk to the beach. Property owner was very pleasant, we would most certainly rent again!
Great location and so clean!
This property was clean and spacious! The setup was perfect for 2 families to share. We had everything we needed and was a short walk to the beach. The owner was very responsive and so easy to work with. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to anyone!
Great location and house
Nicely kept beach house with four bedrooms. Feels spacious. Our kids loved the bunk beds. There is an outdoor shower for sand (with heated water!). It’s about a five minute walk to villano point which has a great cove and inlet, it feels like a secret place for families to hang out. Publix is around the corner for supplies, along with a liquor store. We went to the fort in st Augustine and there are also a couple of playgrounds nearby for a break from the beach.
Kitchen has a coffee machine, and basic spices etc so no need to bring those unless they are out. Pretty fully equipped for cooking with utensils, pans, pots etc.
Overall—nice family house and we want to come back.
Map
Vilano Beach is located at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Augustine Inlet. Drive your car on the beach ($3 per day collected Memorial Day - Labor Day) or walk on for free and watch shrimpers, pleasure craft, and dolphins on the water! Vilano Beach is a skim-boarder's paradise! Fish off the Vilano Beach pier or at the ocean's edge.
Tired of the beach? Drive (or walk!) over the Ursina Bridge into St. Augustine to enjoy favorite tourist attractions including, Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum, the Fountain of Youth, and the Castillo de San Marcos; shopping and dining along St. George Street; tours on the Old Town Trolley. Walk through Flagler College's campus, where parts of "Animal House" were filmed. Rent a scooter and zip down the cobblestone streets and admire the architecture.
Drive a little further to visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and the St. Augustine Lighthouse (two of my favorites!). Have lunch or dinner at the nearby Conch House and sit in a "nest" overlooking the water (be sure to try the calamari with banana peppers) or, if you are patient, wait for a table at O'Steen's for a seafood dinner.
Hop in the car and enjoy a quick and easy drive on A1A along the coast to Ponte Vedra Beach, where you can shop and dine, or enjoy the spa and golf at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club or Sawgrass. If you need more golf, check out World Golf Village ("where golf is king"), about 15 miles away; you can also catch a 3-D IMAX movie and visit the World Golf Village Hall of Fame.
Not one, but TWO, outlet malls are a 20-minute drive from our beach house. You'll find the JCrew, GAP, Aeropostale, Tommy Bahama, Nike, Bose, and Coach stores (among others) at the Premium Outlets and Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Lucky, Off 5th, Gucci, Cold Water Creek, BCBG at the Prime Outlets.
Visit the following websites for local information: oldcity and floridashistoriccoast and VilanoBeachFL.
Property Manager
Anastasia OConnor
- Languages:
- english
About Anastasia OConnor
My husband and I purchased and renovated this home to use for our retirement in years to come. We also liked the thought of having a place to go on weekends with our kids. We gutted the house to the studs and did a lot of the renovation work ourselves. Most notable, unfortunately, was when we installed insulation during the hottest month of the year, without benefit of electricity; we were covered in itchy pink fibers and drenched in sweat, and jumped in our car, drove to the beach, and ran into the water, fully clothed.
Anastasia OConnor purchased this House in 2000
Why Anastasia OConnor chose Saint Augustine
Vilano Beach is a special area, with the beach on one side and the bay on the other. We love that you can walk to restaurants and shops! Vehicular traffic is pretty minimal and it is quiet and peaceful. While the bustling activities of historic St. Augustine are just a five-minute drive from the house, they seem a world away!
What makes this House unique
Totally renovated home! The beds are so comfortable. O'Cottage by the Sea is bright, uncluttered, cheerful, and welcoming.