Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flagler College Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Conch House Restaurant. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Beachcomber - 5 min drive
A1A Burrito Works Taco Shop - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 2 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?
As of 4 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . on 9 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,194, 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 Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Island Life- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . located?
Nestled on the beach, this Butler Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matanzas River and St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Greetings Mike & Maris,Thank you for the use of your condo. It was everything we could hope for during our stay in St Augustine. It is very clean, comfortable and well stocked. It is a short walk to the pool and beach. Ocean Gallery is close to downtown, attractions like the Lighthouse and restaurants.Thank you again!Allison J.
The unit was tired but clean, had everything we needed. Suitable for 2 adults and 2 kids. We loved the beach accessibility, great pools, pickleball and other activities.
This is a great condo in a great location. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the pond. We also liked the convenient access to the beach. Mike was a great host and responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Than You Bruce,
You were a great person. I am happy you and family had a great time.
This was a townhouse and I didn't expect it to be on the 2nd floor. With a dog, a ground floor is preferable. We managed fine, fortunately. Ocean Gallery is a great place and this VRBO was nicely situated.
We just loved everything about this property. The fun porch is great with the best view. The location is so good, close to the ocean & the private pool. The host makes this wonderful Ocean Gallery experience even better. We had a few general questions prior to arriving which were promptly answered. We had a nice welcome message upon landing. Our host was most attentive, helpful, welcoming & gracious! We highly recommend this condo!
Unit was one of the best locations in entire complex. Beautiful view of pond and pool. Mike was lovely and accommodating. Unit under us under construction so very noisy our entire stay. Unit did not look like it had been cleaned but I don't think that is the fault of the owner. He doesn't live to check on the cleaning people.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Thank you Mary, I found out that the udual cleaner was sick. We had an alternate. You were a great guest. Mike
We had a wonderful two-week stay at this condo at The Ocean Gallery.
The Ocean Gallery really is a quiet and lovely, well-maintained complex with lush greenery, fantastic heated pools, jacuzzis, easy beach access and helpful on-site staff. It’s a quick drive to restaurants, supermarkets and coffee
shops. The condo itself is clean, well-stocked and features comfortable beds. At times, we would simply sit on the balcony sofa, listen to the fountain below, and feel the stress melt away.
The owners, Mike and his wife, made this stay particularly memorable. They were the consummate hosts, quickly responding to all communications. They care deeply that their guests are content. When our arrival was delayed by Hurricane Milton, they graciously offered us additional days to compensate for the time we missed. We can’t thank them enough.
All in all, a great stay in this wonderful city. We will return!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
thank you Michael for your wonderful response. You and your family will be more than welcome anytime.Glad that things worked out for you and that you had a relaxing experience. Mike and Maris
Location was great. Really like the community. Loved the screened in porch. The unit could use some updating. The cleaning crew are top notch. Will be back.
This vacation was everything my family expected and more. A big part of it was the comfort and quality of the townhome. It lives up to the details provided in the VRBO ad. Thank you Michael for giving us a wonderful place to stay on our vacation. Collins Family
We enjoyed our stay. There are a couple of minor repairs that need to be fixed but other than that all was perfect. The owner responded quickly every time we reached out. Thanks for allowing us to stay here, Mike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Thank you so much Ellen. We enjoyed having you. You and yours are wonderful renters. I would recommend any host to have you with no reluctance. Thank You and have a great year. Mike
Really enjoyed our stay. Mike was a great host and his follow-up was excellent. The property was very clean and the patio had a nice view of the pool. Easy access and short walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2021
Thank yo Mark,
It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. Mike
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
MELISSA M.
13 Mar, 2021
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great location; would not stay again for future trip
Generally speaking, this property serves the function of having a place to stay within walking distance of the beach fine. It's dated in decor, but the location is great for food, beach access, and staying out of the crowds. When I arrived at the complex, there was no parking pass ready for me. This caused confusion at check-in which lasted well over half an hour because Mike did not answer when we attempted to contact him to verify that I was indeed supposed to be there. Not a huge deal and I chalk this up to my last-minute booking.
However, the much bigger issue is that the condo was not clean upon my arrival- there were handprints all over the glass table and door, cup rings left on the bar in the kitchen, wet towels in the dryer, and hair/ dirt on the bathroom sinks and in the shower. I was up until 2:30am cleaning the bottom floor of the condo unit. Clearly the cleaning crew was not on their game that day & Mike did express his displeasure that they had not done their job as expected. The next issue arose because Mike also did not communicate effectively between his maintenance person and I for a time when some routine maintenance could happen, therefore the maintenance man came in unscheduled. I had a dog with me and expensive computer equipment so this scenario was unacceptable as I had asked Mike in advance to tell me a time frame when the worker would be stopping by in order for me to make arrangements for my dog, etc. Additionally, I did not have enough toilet paper, paper towels, etc. to last the week I was there. I have never booked a place to stay for just a week where I didn't have enough of those types of items to last through my stay.
It has been 14 days since I left the condo and Mike has failed to compensate/ reimburse me anything for my troubles. We have spoken several times about the issues and upon our final conversation he hung up on me without agreeing to a resolution of any sort. I do feel as though I stayed during a "perfect storm" of issues, however several of them could have been prevented by Mike verifying information in advance. The property management of this condo is subpar and Mike does not understand where his responsibilities lie to those who stay at his place. This stay was much too expensive for me to have encountered the issues I did and to not have been reimbursed anything at all for the troubles.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2021
Melissa was looking for one thing when she arrived and that was a large discount. The cleaning crew was there and took the parking space because Melissa arrived earlier than she was supposed to. The cleaner hurried and only left a few handprints on a glass table and counter and that was it. I did mention that to the cleaner who was in the hospital because of a car accident and was not there to check as she usually does the cleaning situation. My friend had told me he would come to the condo an check if there was a tv receiver box left for me. He told me he would be after work. He came in earlier that day about noon and Melissa said she was surprised that he was there and she wanted pecuniary compensation for hurting her vacation and making her nervous. Nobody has ever asked this from me for something so insignificant. I am sure most people would have felt that way. I gave her a good rating because knowing her I though she would come back with something to hurt my rentals and she did. Nevertheless, I bear no ill feelings and everyone of my reviews are 5 star but hers. I think that tells you something.
We really enjoyed our stay at The Ocean Gallery. The condo was perfect for my husband and two boys. The kids were doing virtual schooling, so they had their own space to spread out while my husband and I could enjoy the enclosed deck. We loved having the heated pool and pickleball courts to enjoy and the walk to the beach was easy. The drive to St. Augustine was not bad at all (about 20 mins) and groceries store, etc. were really convenient. The Del Prado 96 was very quiet and comfortable, and I would highly recommend staying here.