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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
st. augustine, FL
St. George Street
Place, St. George Street
9 min walk
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Place, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
12 min walk
Flagler College
Place, Flagler College
14 min walk
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage w/porch swing and private heated saline pool is a quiet retreat from a day spent exploring beautiful St. Augustine! Located in a quiet neighborhood near Matanzas Bay and just blocks from the famed Fort Castillo de San Marcos so you can park the car and forget about it!
This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cottage has everything you need for a great St. Augustine stay. Built in 1875 it is full of charm but has been renovated and provides every modern convenience. And best of all you will have the place/pool to yourselves. The Main House in the front will NEVER be rented during your stay but if you prefer more space you may want to book it instead. You can see more about the Main House using listing #604638,
Location: The cottage is situated in a wonderful walkable neighborhood between the famed Fort at Castillo De San Marcos and the Mission De Nombres. You can make the pretty walk to the historical downtown St. Augustine district in just minutes. And if you want time at the beach it's only a 4 minute drive away.
Layout: The cottage includes an open floor plan overlooking the heated saline pool with large LR, fully stocked Kitchen and 3 seat Breakfast Bar. The 2 bedrooms and bathrooms are situated on opposite sides of the cottage so each guest has plenty of privacy. There are 2 separate patios for your use. One provides furniture for lounging and the other overlooks the pool and provides a shady area for dining or just hanging out. Both patios are accessible directly from your cottage. Plus we never book more than 1 guest at a time so you will always have the pool to yourselves.
Details: The Living Room has 42 inch flat screen TV, DVD. Kitchen has full size refrigerator and stove, double DW, microwave, coffeemaker and garbage disposal. We provide coffee and tea and stock your kitchen with a few snacks to make sure you never go hungry!
Bedroom 1 is a Queen bed with walk in shower and glass door. Bedroom 2 has a Queen bed with a full sized tub and shower with glass shower screen. It also has a wall hung TV. We provide wonderful memory foam beds and high end linens in both bedrooms for a great sleep!
Cottage has a private entrance and front porch which overlooks the pool. It is technically connected to the main house via a 12 foot long glassed in breezeway but is otherwise a completely separate structure and the two homes are further closed off by 2 sets of locking doors.
If you like our location but prefer more space you may consider renting the Main House instead (listing #604638). You may also rent the entire property (Main House and Cottage). See listing #607969. Remember: whether you rent the Main House or the Cottage we NEVER book more than 1 guest at a time so you will ALWAYS have the pool to yourselves.
Other Details: Cottage also has CHA, hardwood floors throughout, shuttered windows, stained glass windows, and custom porcelain tiled baths. There is 1 adult bike (with helmet/lock) in the bike shed by the driveway.
Important to Note
No events, gatherings, visitors, pets (unless approved by owner), smoking, parties, disruptions or other disregard of lease terms can occur or terms of rental are void and immediate eviction will be enforced. Persons other than those specified in the booking are not allowed in/on the property unless approved by us in advance. If you would like to have a visitor please coordinate with us in advance. Please let us know who, when and for how long you expect your guest. Parking will also need to be coordinated as we have limited space.
There are ceiling fans in every room of the property but we ask that you turn them off when leaving the house for extended periods. Keep doors closed at all times...it's FL so we don't want Lizards, bugs or Snakes wandering in.
Note: the pool is heated to 82 year round but when air temps are below 55 the system will shut itself off to avoid damaging the heater. During the Winter guests should plan to swim later in the day.
External security cameras in use. This is for your protection and protection of the property. Video recordings occur incrementally. Video are routinely deleted by the system and would only be shared with law enforcement as needed. External cameras overlook the parking area and the front porch of the Cottage including a portion of the pool area.
There are NO REFUNDS for EARLY DEPARTURES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Owner will make a “best effort” to re-rent the property. If the Owner is able to successfully re-rent the reserved period, the Owner will refund the total rental payment less a $100 servicing fee. Guest may obtain a “Cancel for Any Reason” policy through a third party. Guest ASSUMES THE RISK.
This property is licensed with the City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County and state of Florida for vacation rentals. Lodging is subject to state/county taxes.
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Property # 587744vb
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
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
Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Ponce de León Hall are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Flagler College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
St Augustine & Seafood Company - 11 min walk
Bronx House Pizza - 9 min walk
No Name Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
Ann O'Malleys - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!?
As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything! on 22 Sept 2026 start from £215, 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.
Is Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Downtown Cottage with Private/Heated Pool! Walk to everything! located?
Located in Uptown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Augustine Antique Emporium and St. George Street. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Flagler College are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was as described in the booking information. Host was very attentive to our questions. Great location for exploring historic St Augustine! Cute little cottage!
We had a great time in this beautiful sweet little cottage. It had everything we needed— and then some! Within walking distance of excellent restaurants and attractions. The guestbook in the cottage is full of great info. Host is very attentive, would definitely stay there again!
Michele A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was wonderful loved the pool had a great stay would highly recommend.
The setting was perfect, quiet and peaceful. Easy to walk to many things but yet tucked away when you want to be. Host is amazing and takes care of any needs you have. We’ll be back next year!
Incredible stay! Convenient location, clean, perfect size for my daughter and I. Pool is at entrance but double lock latch on all doors out to pool for safety. This will be our new yearly rental spot!
Amanda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
So happy you had a good stay and extra happy that you found those safety locks at the top. ☺️ Welcome back anytime!
What a great place to stay! Nice and quiet, easy walking distance to downtown, and a private pool to hang out in. Beds were nice and soft, and the whole place was clean and cozy. Highly recommend this place!
Our Host was amazing and communicated with us frequently before and as needed during the visit. The house and stay were incredible and had everything we could ask for our special family vacation. We can’t thank you enough Pauline and we hope to return again soon!!
Our stay at this historic cottage was more than we could ask for. Relaxing, clean, comfortable and the ideal location. Very pet-friendly. We enjoyed how walkable to location was to everything. Pauline was so helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
Kate C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
Awww thanks Kate! We would love to have you back anytime. Happy New Year!
Communication with host was excellent. Welcome book was extremely helpful as this was our first visit to St Augustine. Location was perfect for walking to shops and downtown. Pool was clean and thoroughly enjoyed after city morning walks and rejuvenating before nights of lights festivities
We walked to everything and the pool was great. Everything was very clean and decorated so cute. I loved the porch swing looking out to pool. Will be back for sure.
Perfect place to relax in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to everything. Super clean with nice kitchen & outdoor grill to cook. So enjoyed the private fenced in pool with palm trees all around!
We loved everything about our 3 night stay! It was clean, plenty of necessities, nice private pool area, beds very comfy and just far enough away from downtown St Augustine, while still close enough to walk. Trolley tour stop was a few blocks away, as well as a couple coffee shops. This place has plenty of charm and would definitely stay here again
This historic cottage was full of charm. We loved the location and easy walking access to many ofthe attractions St. Augustine has to offer. We especially enjoyed the refreshing salt water pool each afternoon. Comfortable bed and all the amenities that were included left us wanting for nothing. Great place.
This small house was perfect for our family trip, it had everything we needed and more!
Shannon L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by pauline webb
Mom and Realtor
Why they chose this property
There are certain neighborhoods in St. Augustine that we have always enjoyed strolling through. Historic Abbott Tract (our neighborhood) has always been at the top of the list. Snuggled in between the Fort and the Mission alongside the beautiful Matanzas Bay it's one the best bases for exploring the exciting and historic downtown core. So when we found this unique home (which is basically two homes connected) we knew right away that it was perfect for us. We felt it had the right blend of architecture (some old and some new) and we loved the layout and overall vibe. We added the heated saline pool right away because the lot was small and it seemed the best way to utilize the space. We were right-it's been a big hit ever since! But the best part is walking to everything. At night when you walk past the beautifully lit Castillo De San Marcos on your way to dinner you know that you are lucky indeed! We hope you find your time in our home and neighborhood special too.
What makes this property unique
This architect designed property is extremely unique in that you have a wonderful mesh of old and new. The 2 story portion built in 2006 connects via glassed in breezeway to the lovingly restored cottage built in 1875. Heart pine floors, plantation shutters and tropical colors bind these structures together yet the open floor plan allows for modern living and conveniences. We love how comfortable it is to live in this home. It's upscale but relaxed. It feels fresh yet you notice touches of age with original bead board ceilings, stained glass windows and antique doors. With tons of windows it seems always to be full of sunshine. Comfortable and cozy. The location is exceptional and the neighborhood vibe is one of community and diversity. Everybody knows everybody...and we love it that way.
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