Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine
This comfortable king suite is the perfect home away from home in a charming historic neighborhood. The large eat-in kitchen with modern appliances is ideal for preparing meals during longer stays. Guests will appreciate the convenient washer and dryer, as well as the mini closet for storage. Simple room layout and walking-friendly location make exploring easy. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea.
Communication is the key to a great stay and we hope to fulfill that experience! Please contact me at any time! Looking forward to your booking and showing you a bit of Saint Augustine.
Welcome to “Vintage” Florida! We are just off the beaten path, so you may hear activity early in the morning to late at night….It is a vibrant town! Our blue home is next to a vacant business with access to parking behind the home as well as the front. We are conveniently located next to US -1 (which is a busy road; apologies for disturbance ) easy on street parking or behind home. While we are sharing the property with other guests, it is important that guests respect each other. House rules are enforced! Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
We have created an easy self check in at Cincinnati. Enter through west side of the house (Next to closed business on Pone De Leon), up a few steps and it will be the first set of blue French doors to the right marked 5.
Secret Chef is a spacious king suite in a multifamily home. It features a pull-out sofa and chair in the bedroom, as well as a desk and chair in the entryway for work/study purposes. The property has a total of five units with private entrances and is conveniently located next to busy US-1. Located a few blocks away from the best uptown restaurants and shops, and within walking distance to historical sites. It's a 10-minute walk to the fort and 15 minutes to St. George. Grocery stores such as Aldi, Publix, and Winn Dixie are nearby for those who enjoy cooking. Free street parking is available in front and 40-amp EV charging in the back and extra spaces. The shared garden has seating and tables for guests to enjoy, as well as a grill for cooking local fish. The beach is only a 10-minute drive away. We do not provide spices as we prioritize sanitation and encourage guests to use their preferred products. Only dogs are allowed, not added on reservations. We allow a maximum of two dogs for a $50 cash fee per dog; no cats or other animals are permitted.
Walking is best, however bike, scooters, three wheelers rentals are available. Touristy town with trollies just a few blocks away or call a pedi-cab to pick you up at the front of the property! Bikes are available for only guests staying on the property. Me'Lieu Property management is not liable for injuries when you ride off the property. Please inspect bicycles before riding. Please use and return with care. *report any damages for necessary repairs* Parking Down Town 2.50 per hour, free after 5 pm and Sunday Parking garage $20 a day (1 Cordova St)
Location is next to a vacant business. All of our properties are routinely treated for pests, but when the doors open bugs can come in; they love crumbs and open or unclean glasses of wine or pop, stagnant water from buckets and glasses and anywhere water accumulates, so please do your part! Definitely remember to use repellent when outdoors. -Dogs are permitted on the premises subject to prior approval, and a thorough sweeping of the area is required upon departure. -No cable. Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ connect to your streaming services to watch movies, TV shows, and other content over the internet -No smoking inside -Trash bins are in the back parking lot -Close bottles of wine or tie bags with open cans/bottles to keep bugs from coming in. **Cleaners may forget things as there are other units/properties, so please let me know what we could drop off or if we could fix areas that may need attention. Apologies in advance and thank you for your understanding as we want to provide a wonderful experience as a growing small business.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Walking distance to Historic Downtown and Attractions
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
St. Augustine
Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and Vilano Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Francis Field or Flagler College Tennis Center.
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ripley's Believe It Or Not - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
St. George Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Flagler College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Ann O'Malleys - 11 min walk
St Augustine & Seafood Company - 13 min walk
Bronx House Pizza - 1 min walk
Village Inn - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine on 28 May 2026 start from £92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine located?
Located in Uptown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St Augustine Antique Emporium, St. George Street and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. San Sebastian River and Limelight Theatre are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The host was welcoming and communicative. The home was clean and in good working order—spacious and comfortable. We liked that everything was updated, yet had a retro vibe. Walking distance to historic downtown St. Augustine.
Location great. Place cute. Interaction with host great. But nothing worked! No functioning heat or a/c. The microwave worked once but not again. The hostess was on property and responsive to texts after I figured out she wanted texts instead of contact via VRBO. She put us up in another (much smaller) room in same house and let us use both as needed for temperature. Still, much inconvenience for us getting it all accommodated.
The accommodations were just right for a weekend getaway being in a short walking distance from shops and the historic district. It was a quiet tucked away one bedroom with a nice size kitchen. Communication was great as well.
Lisa V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M.
10 May 2025
Brilliant stay thank you!
We have stayed at this property many, many times and we just love it. Great location and it was just so incredibly clean ... as usual we were very sorry to leave and will be back in November hopefully. Thank you so much .. it makes us so happy to stay here.
The room was adorable, and very functional. The location was good.
raquel v.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M.
11 May 2024
Our home away from home
We have stayed at this property many and we always have a great stay. The location is just ideal for walking into town and the unit is very comfortable. We will be back
Just as described. Great place and convenient! We will be back
Wendy M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Pleasure hosting and excited to hear you will be back! Take care until then
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Renee F.
1 Mar 2024
Great stay in St. Augustine
2nd year starting here. Love the kitchen and it is dog friendly. Short, walk to everything in historic district. Management, very nice and response quickly to a text message will definitely stay here again next year.
My husband and I visit St Augustine every year. Nice place to stay if you are looking for a close walking distance. This is a pet friendly place. We were able to bring our 2 dogs with us. Kitchen is nice size for cooking but is limited on the pans for cooking so you have to be creative or just bring your own. Overall we enjoyed staying there.
We found the accommodations to be exactly as described. Everything was very clean, and the hostess was very accommodating and communicative.
The location, spaciousness of the unit, a private courtyard to walk our little dog in made this an ideal property, for us , or anyone wanting to be with in walking distance of all of the downtown attractions, yet have the privacy and spaciousness of a private home.
We would highly recommend this property and will be returning!