10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
6 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean and updated apartment unit, perfect for a couple!
Nathan S.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
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Sweet Retreat Luxury Apt ⎯ Pet-Friendly, Near Beach & Downtown St. Augustine
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4590 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
St. Augustine, FL
- Place, St. Augustine Shores Golf Club2 min drive
- Place, Matanzas River3 min drive
- Place, Flagler Hospital7 min drive
- Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living room
1 Double Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sweet Retreat Luxury Apt ⎯ Pet-Friendly, Near Beach & Downtown St. Augustine
Luxury Private Apartment Near Crescent Beach & Historic St. Augustine | Pet Friendly
Professionally cleaned and sanitized following CDC guidelines.
Welcome to your bright, open-layout BEACH RETREAT, thoughtfully furnished with quality furniture, fully stocked cooking essentials, grilling supplies, beach gear, Smart TVs, fast Wi-Fi, and more—everything you need for a stress-free getaway.
Perfect Location — Beaches & Downtown Within Minutes
You’ll love staying in a quiet, friendly subdivision just 10 minutes from Crescent Beach and 15 minutes from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, America’s oldest city.
Local beaches are clean, quiet, pet-friendly (dogs on leash), and offer on-beach driving, fishing, surfing, and breathtaking sunrises.
Private, Peaceful Mother-in-Law Suite
This attached apartment features:
1 comfortable bedroom with quality bedding
1 spotless bathroom
Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator/freezer (with ice maker + filtered water), microwave, cooktop, toaster oven & coffee maker
Smart TVs + ceiling fans in both living room & bedroom
Washer & dryer exclusively for guest use
Perfect for couples, solo travelers, work trips, small families, or snowbirds wanting privacy and convenience.
Completely Private Entrance + Dedicated Parking
Your suite is fully private:
Separate exterior entrance
Separate driveway & parking
No shared interior spaces
Private, fully fenced outdoor yard with patio seating & grill—great for relaxing evenings or enjoying meals outdoors
Quiet Escape on a Half-Acre Corner Lot
The property sits on a spacious ½-acre in a peaceful neighborhood—ideal for guests wanting tranquility yet quick access to:
Publix, CVS, Walgreens (within 2 miles)
Several restaurants
Post office
Crescent Beach
Downtown St. Augustine
Anastasia Island attractions
If you’re traveling with a larger group, you can also inquire about renting the main 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in addition to the apartment.
Safety & Security
For your protection, the property is equipped with outdoor-only security cameras at all entrances and exterior points (no indoor cameras; video only, no audio).
Tampering with cameras is strictly prohibited.
The Ideal St. Augustine Getaway
Whether you're planning a romantic retreat, a dog-friendly vacation, a beach escape, or a peaceful home base for exploring St. Augustine’s historic sites, this apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience.
Professionally cleaned and sanitized following CDC guidelines.
Welcome to your bright, open-layout BEACH RETREAT, thoughtfully furnished with quality furniture, fully stocked cooking essentials, grilling supplies, beach gear, Smart TVs, fast Wi-Fi, and more—everything you need for a stress-free getaway.
Perfect Location — Beaches & Downtown Within Minutes
You’ll love staying in a quiet, friendly subdivision just 10 minutes from Crescent Beach and 15 minutes from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, America’s oldest city.
Local beaches are clean, quiet, pet-friendly (dogs on leash), and offer on-beach driving, fishing, surfing, and breathtaking sunrises.
Private, Peaceful Mother-in-Law Suite
This attached apartment features:
1 comfortable bedroom with quality bedding
1 spotless bathroom
Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator/freezer (with ice maker + filtered water), microwave, cooktop, toaster oven & coffee maker
Smart TVs + ceiling fans in both living room & bedroom
Washer & dryer exclusively for guest use
Perfect for couples, solo travelers, work trips, small families, or snowbirds wanting privacy and convenience.
Completely Private Entrance + Dedicated Parking
Your suite is fully private:
Separate exterior entrance
Separate driveway & parking
No shared interior spaces
Private, fully fenced outdoor yard with patio seating & grill—great for relaxing evenings or enjoying meals outdoors
Quiet Escape on a Half-Acre Corner Lot
The property sits on a spacious ½-acre in a peaceful neighborhood—ideal for guests wanting tranquility yet quick access to:
Publix, CVS, Walgreens (within 2 miles)
Several restaurants
Post office
Crescent Beach
Downtown St. Augustine
Anastasia Island attractions
If you’re traveling with a larger group, you can also inquire about renting the main 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in addition to the apartment.
Safety & Security
For your protection, the property is equipped with outdoor-only security cameras at all entrances and exterior points (no indoor cameras; video only, no audio).
Tampering with cameras is strictly prohibited.
The Ideal St. Augustine Getaway
Whether you're planning a romantic retreat, a dog-friendly vacation, a beach escape, or a peaceful home base for exploring St. Augustine’s historic sites, this apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Apartment is not childproofed.
Events
No events allowed
No parties or events allowed.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets permitted on a case-by-case basis.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed indoors.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed.
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 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
St. Augustine is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Painting With a Twist and Sea Love Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St. Augustine, FL
What's nearby
- St. Augustine Shores Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Matanzas River - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
- Treaty Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Flagler Hospital - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Ponce de Leon Mall - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 5 min drive
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min drive
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Shaughnessy's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Roberto F.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place
Roberto F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan l.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way.
Susan l.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
6 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Robert T.
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
George J.
30 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat
George J.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
9 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Convenient
Karen C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Joseph
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Sara Galloway
We’re lifelong St. Augustine enthusiasts who feel incredibly grateful to now call this beautiful city home. Growing up, St. Augustine was our favorite vacation spot—the place we came to relax, explore, and make some of our most meaningful family memories. Ever since those childhood trips, we dreamed of building a life here. In 2012, that dream came true.
Now, as full-time locals, we spend our days enjoying the best of what this amazing town offers:
Peaceful Crescent Beach sunrises
Afternoons wandering historic downtown
Trying new local restaurants
Exploring parks, nature trails, and hidden gems
And simply appreciating how special St. Augustine is for families, couples, and travelers from all walks of life
Hosting allows us to share that joy with others. We genuinely love helping guests experience the magic of America’s Oldest City—whether it’s their first visit or their fiftieth. We take pride in offering homes that are spotlessly clean, thoughtfully stocked, and truly comfortable, because we know how important a peaceful, stress-free stay is.
Our goal is simple:
To make your time here memorable, relaxing, and effortless, just like our earliest trips to St. Augustine were for us. We’re always happy to offer recommendations, insider tips, or anything else that makes your visit feel special.
Whether you’re here for the beaches, the history, the food, the romance, or a little bit of everything—we are honored to host you and help you experience the very best of St. Augustine.
Now, as full-time locals, we spend our days enjoying the best of what this amazing town offers:
Peaceful Crescent Beach sunrises
Afternoons wandering historic downtown
Trying new local restaurants
Exploring parks, nature trails, and hidden gems
And simply appreciating how special St. Augustine is for families, couples, and travelers from all walks of life
Hosting allows us to share that joy with others. We genuinely love helping guests experience the magic of America’s Oldest City—whether it’s their first visit or their fiftieth. We take pride in offering homes that are spotlessly clean, thoughtfully stocked, and truly comfortable, because we know how important a peaceful, stress-free stay is.
Our goal is simple:
To make your time here memorable, relaxing, and effortless, just like our earliest trips to St. Augustine were for us. We’re always happy to offer recommendations, insider tips, or anything else that makes your visit feel special.
Whether you’re here for the beaches, the history, the food, the romance, or a little bit of everything—we are honored to host you and help you experience the very best of St. Augustine.
Why they chose this property
When we first discovered this neighborhood, we knew right away it was something special. It offers the perfect blend of peaceful residential living and quick, easy access to everything people love about St. Augustine—quiet streets, friendly neighbors, and a sense of calm that makes you feel like you’re truly on vacation, even if your trip is short.
What we enjoy most about this area is the comfort and breathing room it provides. The home sits on a spacious half-acre corner lot, surrounded by mature trees and wide-open sky, giving the property a relaxed, airy feel you don’t often find this close to the beach. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you can take an evening stroll, hear birds in the morning, and look up at stars at night—yet you’re still only minutes from Crescent Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, and historic downtown.
We also love how convenient everything is: Publix, pharmacies, dining options, and everyday essentials are just a short drive away, making long stays or temporary housing effortless. Whether you’re escaping the cold winter months, relocating, visiting family, or simply craving a quiet retreat near the coast, the neighborhood makes life easy.
What truly sets it apart, though, is how welcoming and low-stress it feels. The apartment is completely private, with its own entrance, dedicated parking, and no shared indoor spaces. Guests can relax in the fenced-in backyard with their morning coffee, let their dog stretch its legs, read in the Florida sunshine, or grill dinner in the evening without interruption. It’s quiet, cozy, and refreshingly simple—exactly what we were looking for in a place to share with travelers.
This neighborhood gives our guests the best of both worlds:
A peaceful, residential home base with the beaches and attractions of America’s Oldest City right at your fingertips. It’s why we chose it, and why so many guests tell us they can’t wait to come back.
What we enjoy most about this area is the comfort and breathing room it provides. The home sits on a spacious half-acre corner lot, surrounded by mature trees and wide-open sky, giving the property a relaxed, airy feel you don’t often find this close to the beach. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you can take an evening stroll, hear birds in the morning, and look up at stars at night—yet you’re still only minutes from Crescent Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, and historic downtown.
We also love how convenient everything is: Publix, pharmacies, dining options, and everyday essentials are just a short drive away, making long stays or temporary housing effortless. Whether you’re escaping the cold winter months, relocating, visiting family, or simply craving a quiet retreat near the coast, the neighborhood makes life easy.
What truly sets it apart, though, is how welcoming and low-stress it feels. The apartment is completely private, with its own entrance, dedicated parking, and no shared indoor spaces. Guests can relax in the fenced-in backyard with their morning coffee, let their dog stretch its legs, read in the Florida sunshine, or grill dinner in the evening without interruption. It’s quiet, cozy, and refreshingly simple—exactly what we were looking for in a place to share with travelers.
This neighborhood gives our guests the best of both worlds:
A peaceful, residential home base with the beaches and attractions of America’s Oldest City right at your fingertips. It’s why we chose it, and why so many guests tell us they can’t wait to come back.
What makes this property unique
What makes our property truly unique is the rare combination of quiet comfort, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to everything St. Augustine has to offer. It’s not easy to find a peaceful residential escape that still puts you within minutes of beaches, shopping, and historic attractions, but this home does exactly that.
The apartment is located in a quiet, welcoming neighborhood, making it perfect for guests who want to enjoy St. Augustine without being surrounded by crowds or traffic. It’s the ideal choice for couples, small families, snowbirds, remote workers, or anyone seeking temporary housing in a relaxing and convenient location. You’re just 10 minutes from Crescent Beach and 15 minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine, giving you easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, popular restaurants, charming shops, museums, and the iconic sites of America’s Oldest City. Everyday essentials like Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, restaurants, and a post office are all within one mile, making long stays effortless.
What sets this property apart is the level of privacy and independence it provides. Guests enjoy:
A private exterior entrance
Dedicated parking separate from the main house
No shared indoor spaces
A fully fenced backyard exclusively for apartment guests
An outdoor grill and comfortable seating area
A full-size washer and dryer
Inside, the apartment features a bright open layout with a king-size bed, Smart TVs, and a well-equipped kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator and freezer (with filtered water and ice maker), microwave, toaster oven, cooktop, and the essentials needed for preparing meals.
Situated on a spacious half-acre corner lot, the property offers more room, more privacy, and more peace than most vacation rentals in the area. It’s the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility—a cozy home base where guests can relax, unwind, and enjoy the best of St. Augustine at their fingertips.
The apartment is located in a quiet, welcoming neighborhood, making it perfect for guests who want to enjoy St. Augustine without being surrounded by crowds or traffic. It’s the ideal choice for couples, small families, snowbirds, remote workers, or anyone seeking temporary housing in a relaxing and convenient location. You’re just 10 minutes from Crescent Beach and 15 minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine, giving you easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, popular restaurants, charming shops, museums, and the iconic sites of America’s Oldest City. Everyday essentials like Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, restaurants, and a post office are all within one mile, making long stays effortless.
What sets this property apart is the level of privacy and independence it provides. Guests enjoy:
A private exterior entrance
Dedicated parking separate from the main house
No shared indoor spaces
A fully fenced backyard exclusively for apartment guests
An outdoor grill and comfortable seating area
A full-size washer and dryer
Inside, the apartment features a bright open layout with a king-size bed, Smart TVs, and a well-equipped kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator and freezer (with filtered water and ice maker), microwave, toaster oven, cooktop, and the essentials needed for preparing meals.
Situated on a spacious half-acre corner lot, the property offers more room, more privacy, and more peace than most vacation rentals in the area. It’s the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility—a cozy home base where guests can relax, unwind, and enjoy the best of St. Augustine at their fingertips.
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