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Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine

Holiday home with kitchen, near St. George Street

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Private Back Yard
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102264 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine, FL
  • Place, San Marco Antique Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Front Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine

Experience easygoing coastal living at The Big Yellow House-your spacious 3-bedroom St. Augustine getaway. Designed for comfort and connection, this home features two inviting living rooms, a fully stocked chef’s kitchen, bright bedrooms, and generous outdoor spaces. Guests love the fenced backyard with a fire pit, boogie boards, bikes, and everything needed for beach days or evening relaxation.
Located in a quiet residential area just minutes from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, beautiful Atlantic beaches, top-rated restaurants, and family-friendly attractions. This home is perfect for families, couples, groups, and one well-behaved dog. Discover the ideal blend of location, privacy, and coastal charm.

Guests enjoy full private access to:
✅ Entire home (two levels)
✅ Two living rooms w/ sleeper sofas
✅ Fully equipped chef’s kitchen
✅ Spacious back deck & fenced yard
✅ Gas fire pit + outdoor seating
✅ Garage w/ bikes, boogie boards & surfboards
✅ In-home washer & dryer
✅ Smart TVs + free Wi-Fi
✅ Driveway parking for 2 vehicles + street parking

The Space
🛏️ Bedrooms
• Primary Suite – California King, ensuite bath, soaking tub
• Bedroom 2 – Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 – Queen bed
• Two additional sleeper sofas
• Pack ‘n Play included

🛋️ Living & Lounge
• Two living rooms with ample seating
• Smart TVs, board games, DVD-enabled TVs
• Workstation with desk, chair & printer

🍽️ Kitchen & Dining
• Fully stocked kitchen w/ cookware, gadgets & tools
• Drip + Keurig coffee makers, wine fridge, wet bar
• Dining table + breakfast bar seating

🌴 Outdoor Living
• Private fenced yard
• Gas grill + fire pit
• Front porch & upper balcony
• Bikes, boogie boards & surfboards

👶 Family Friendly
• Stroller, high chair, Pack ‘n Play
• Washer & dryer

📶 Tech & Convenience
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Central A/C
• Exterior cameras (front door + garage floodlight)

Features Description
Indoors 🟩
🟩 Two spacious living rooms with Smart TVs
🟩 Fully stocked chef’s kitchen
🟩 Dining table + breakfast bar
🟩 Primary suite w/ soaking tub & walk-in closet
🟩 Desk, chair & printer for remote work
🟩 Laundry room with washer/dryer
🟩 Board games, DVDs, family amenities

Outdoors 🟦
🟦 Back deck with seating
🟦 Fully fenced private yard
🟦 Gas fire pit + outdoor grill
🟦 Front porch for relaxing
🟦 Garage with bikes, boogie boards, surfboards

Located just 1.7 miles from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, this peaceful residential neighborhood places you close to everything while offering the quiet comforts of home.

Nearby Highlights:
• 🏰 Historic District – 5 min
• 🌉 Bridge of Lions – 6 min
• 🌊 St. Augustine Beach – 10–12 min
• 🐊 Alligator Farm – 10 min
• ⚓ Castillo de San Marcos – 7 min
• 🚋 Trolley Stations – 5–7 min
• 🛍️ Dining & shopping – minutes away

Perfect central location for exploring the nation’s oldest city!
Getting There
🚗 Easy access from US-1, San Marco Ave., and I-95
🅿️ Parking:
• Driveway fits 2 vehicles
• Free, safe street parking available

Pet Policy (updated per your instruction)
This home is pet-friendly for up to 2 dogs with prior approval.
• A $200 pet fee applies
• Pets must stay off all furniture & beds
• All pet waste must be picked up ($50 fee if left behind)
• No cats allowed
• Unattended pets must be crated
• Unauthorized pets will result in additional fees

Rental Agreement & Rules
A signed rental agreement is required after booking. Failure to return the signed agreement may result in cancellation. Depending on the booking platform, ID verification and a copy of your credit card may also be required.

Rules:
❌ No parties or events without written approval
❌ No smoking indoors ($500 remediation fee)
Additional fees may apply:
• $150 per person/day for exceeding occupancy
• $50–$200 for early arrivals/late departures (based on hours)
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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$200 pet fee. not allowed on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 4196270vb
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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Francis Field or Flagler College Tennis Center. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • San Marco Antique Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flagler College - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. George Street - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Brisky’s Bbq - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

As of 7 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine on 29 Dec 2025 start from £536.50, 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 Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine located?

Located in Nelmar Terrace, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of San Marco Antique Mall and San Sebastian River. Old Florida Museum and Davenport Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice house! Our only issue was that there was no power in a couple of the rooms, but we were able to get it resolved in a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Perfect location

Location was wonderful to explore St. Augustine. Walking distance to many preferred locations. We had a great time exploring. The house set up was wonderful. Plenty of room downstairs to rest and relax between outings. Kitchen was fantastic for ccoking for our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

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

Beautiful and cozy!

This property is fantastic! Great location! Beautiful! All the comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Very comfortable

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Beautiful home

Our family of 7 had plenty of room in this house. We loved the location and close proximity to grocery stores, the fish market and restaurants! The backyard was wonderful with the fire pit and grill!Book it today!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadia h.

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

T augustine

Property was great. Enjoyed our stay. Smoke detector was going off when we got there but Property management gave good instructions. Parking wasn't ideal for a big suv. But other than parking it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie H.

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

St. Augustine

The house was comfortable and close to the historic district. I would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Cozy stay

We loved this property, everything was clean and you get the old cozy house feeling. The house is located in a cute little neighborhood, about 5 minutes or less from the historic district. I loved how quick the host replied. Everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Beautiful House!

We rented the house as part of our girls trip visit to Saint Augustine. The house itself is gorgeous, as is the backyard. The house had a historic feel to it with modern twists to make our accommodations exceptional. The house was very clean and well-maintained and we felt safe at the property. There were great touches such as complementary, toilet paper, toiletries, coffee, and even some creamer in the refrigerator. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you for everything :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Overnighter in Downtown St. Augustine

My son graduated from Embry Riddle in Daytona. Following graduation, my grown family of seven traveled to St. Augustine for an overnight stay. The Yellow House was perfect for our visit (and the master bed was super comfy). The location provided easy access to the trolley to take in the Christmas lights and tour Castillo de San Marcos. I regret we weren't able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Filthy carpet, terrible toilet tissue, patio in backyard dirty with leaves everywhere

Pics were a little misleading
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Fun weekend in ST A

We had a great time! We had 3 couples for a fun weekend. The place is set up great for 3 couples. Plenty of room with 2 living rooms to relax. Kitchen is set up for everyone to hang out together. We spent a day at the beach and another 2 days in town. Tons to see and we took a historic tour which was easy to book. We had one issue with the heat / cooling system when we arrived but got an immediate response from the host and it was fixed in minutes. Highly recommend this property! TC / Charleston & NJ
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Dirty carpet. Across from front porch was auto repair shop and bank drive through. Loud highway noise. Heard rodent like noises in walls upstairs. Not walking distance to historic downtown. Furniture was comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. We drove by rental 4 days prior to checking in and realized the location does not match description as advertised and exterior of house is moldy and peeling paint i reached out to property manager to see if they had another property we could change to a this was NOT a advertised. They politely declined and started refund was not possible. We ended up staying but would never ever stay there again. Also, The house is currently for sale. When arrived
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Annual friends and family gathering.

Every year after the holidays, some friends and family gather to unwind and see the beautiful lights of Saint Augustine. We found this beautiful gem of the house and it was everything and more. The house had more than enough space for all of us. The rooms were spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was darling, and we were close, but just far enough away from the action ofdowntown. when we arrived, the neighbor next-door was having the house painted and had taken over the driveway. We contacted the property management company and within 10 minutes. Somebody had shown up and talked to the painters and took care of everything. I couldn’t believe how quickly that was addressed. I would definitely utilize the property management company and stay at this location again. It definitely met and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay for our first time in Saint Augustine. Only explored for two days, but the house was perfect for what we needed. It was clean and well kept. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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