Check out our exciting full rates for September and October 2024! - Vilano Beach

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach4 min walk
St. George Street6 min drive
Flagler College7 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 Guest room

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway!

-THE ARTIST COTTAGE

ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE

We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)

You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.

Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!

This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.

Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.

Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.

Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.

Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.

Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.

Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.

We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!

Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert

Property manager

Carolyn Covert

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

This cottage is located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, and is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park, while St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and World Golf Village are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 4 min walk
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive
St. George Street - 6 min drive
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive
Flagler College - 7 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

The Conch House Restaurant - 9 min drive
Beaches at Vilano - 10 min walk
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen - 6 min drive
Puccini's Pizzeria - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vilano Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach, Vilano Point Beach and Tolomato River. Usina Beach and Saint Augustine Yacht Club Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

17 Mar 2024

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

Perfect girls getaway!

We will be returning! Perfect location, perfect setup!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann S.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Artist Cottage

Overall, a good visit. The kitchen was especially cluttered for my taste. It was hard to locate most things and not much work space because of the counter clutter. Beds were just OK. Loved the location for access to downtown. Lots to do in St. Augustine!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn b.

5 Mar 2024

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

Cute arty cottage just like I would love to have.

Quaint cottage, roomier than expected. Well thought out details for travelers needs. The location is excellent and is handy to the historical areas. Might be nice to have some regular TV stations for people staying longer. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for sharing your cottage. Lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Dayton, ohio

1 Mar 2024

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

Snowbirding

Wonderful!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

15 Feb 2024

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

Artist Cottage vacation 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the Artist Cottage very much. Such a unique place on a location on a quiet street within walking distance of the ocean Yet it was not far from the sights of St Augustine. We have booked for next year

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Covert

Why they chose this property

This cottage was built in the 1930's. I had always dreamed of having a quaint cottage by the sea where we could grab our coffees and walk to the beach to watch the sunrise.

The charming quaint cottages and the quietness of the area are so relaxing. There is a beautiful nature walk across the street.
Having the ancient city of St Augustine so close by makes the location perfect. Interesting restaurants and beautiful architecture just make it a dream location. St. Augustine is a very magical city. Take a horse and carriage ride!

We love and use the cottage whenever we can.

I like to think of our guests as friends who are visiting our cottage.