Sunburst Cottage Beachside

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace

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Saint Augustine Beach, FL

St. Augustine Beach
‪1 min walk‬
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
‪8 min walk‬
Anastasia State Park
‪5 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Come and enjoy our beautiful beach side vacation rental. Built in 1955 this Old Florida style home beautifully appointed and newly remodeled is fully furnished. The house is East of A1A Beach Blvd so there are no roads to cross. ( not Oceanfront but less than 50 yards form the beach.)

The many features include brand new appliances in the full kitchen, washer dryer, two large bedrooms, fireplace,central air and heat, a living room with two comfortable couches as well as a front porch which has a day bed and converts to two twin beds.

There are 1 1/2 baths as well as an outside hot and cold shower. The outdoor deck has a built in Hot Tub. It is on a section of Saint Augustine Beach that does not allow driving on the Beach so it is less crowded and more private. We do allow dogs and St Augustine Beach Beach is very dog friendly.

It is a short walk to the fishing pier and 14 cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Downtown Saint Augustine is a short ten minute drive.

Everyone loves our house. It is close to the Beach and everything Saint Augustine has to offer.

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Michael Pounds

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint Augustine Beach, FL

What's nearby

St. Augustine Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬10 min walk
‪Sunset Grille - ‬5 min walk
‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunburst Cottage Beachside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunburst Cottage Beachside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunburst Cottage Beachside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunburst Cottage Beachside located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine Beach and St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Convenient clean and cozy beachside house

Clean, convenient to beach and restaurants. Hot tub was clean and nice. Outdoor shower was great when 4 adults are sharing.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary & Jay P.

19 Mar, 2025

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

Spring getaway!

We were happy to spend time at the beach and it was the perfect location, close to several bars, restaurants and beach. My only suggestion would be to purchase beach towels, there were none. If people were flying in they would be hard pressed. And I would upgrade some of the kitchen utensils otherwise we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla B.

19 Nov, 2024

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

Great Location

Cant wait to plan our next trip here, love location and home.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollis H.

15 Oct, 2024

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

October Vacay

All went very well. Unfortunately, had to leave early due to impending hurricane. Michael was very considerate and helpful during this time.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

31 Mar, 2024

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

Nice location

This home has everything you need plus the location to the beach is perfect! Would love to book again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

16 Jul, 2024

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

Another Great Stay

This is our 4th time staying at Sunburst Cottage. It’s quiet and comfortable. Home has everything you need and then some. Very short walk to the beach and places to eat. Michael is great to communicate with and so nice. I definitely recommend staying at Sunburst Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

10 Jan, 2024

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

Christmas Stay

Would stay again. Very close to beach. Close to restaurant's and grocery stores. Over all very good.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

7 Aug, 2024

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

Great Location but ...

Sunburst cottage is centrally located but the week we were there they were replenishing the beach. The fishing pier didn't reach the ocean and we had to walk down the outside of the beach to get to the ocean. Other then that it was a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lysha H.

9 May, 2023

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

Great house

Loved the house, especially the back porch. Location was great to walk to beach or restaurants

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach & Jennifer E.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Sunburst

This is an old school beach bungalow. Steps from the beach. Very well decorated. Some modern renovations- but overall still that small beach cottage feel. We absolutely fell in love with it. It was perfect for our family of 4 with dogs. We love the area and have established our go-to spots when not at the beach. Owners were very nice in our limited communications. Great cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W., Kingston, Canada

26 Mar, 2024

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

Steps to the beach.

Lovely property. Private, quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fully equipped with everything you need, down to bikes, games, books etc. Steps to the beach without having to cross any roads. Large walled patio with sun and shade. Ample parking. We had a great time here.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Des Plaines IL

15 Jan, 2023

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

Love the pink house

Great house for families!! My 4th or 5th time renting the pink house.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina R.

10 Jul, 2023

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

St Augustine beach vacation

Very nice cottage. Decorated with love. Has everything you need for vacation. Very clean. Less than 2 minutes to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karla B.

6 May, 2024

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

Did not disappoint.

This was our second time staying at Sunburst Cottage and we absolutely enjoy the location to the beach and the ability to walk to several restaurants, ice-cream shops and the farmers market on the pier. The enclosed back deck with the hot tub is nice for relaxing in the morning or evening and being able to let our pup run around and play. This trip we met some very nice locals that let our dog play with theirs on the beach. We are hoping to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

18 Mar, 2023

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

Excellent

2nd year renting this house Everything was great.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

17 Aug, 2023

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

A genuine home away from home

We've stayed here twice now and its a wonderful home. Just a few houses away from the beach and abouy 10min drive from downtown st augustine. This house gives you a glimpse into what it would be like to live at the beach. 10/10 recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Y.

9 Aug, 2022

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

Wonderful beach house

The Sunburst Cottage was excellent. The close location to the beach was perfect for me and my wife and our dog. You will find everything you need at the Sunburst. Michael is a pleasure to work with. We look forward to staying here on our next trip to St. Augustine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

12 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect little home

We love coming to St Augustine as often as we can and have stayed at several places, this home was great. We were able to bring our dog, who loves to go on vacation. We were within walking distance of several restaurants and close enough to the pier to walk to for the market on Wednesday. Michael was easy to reach and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the use of your property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Wonderful home steps from the beach

We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family and just what we needed. Beach access was perfect and only steps from the home. (The access does not have a boardwalk, but there is a beach access a block up from the home with a boardwalk.) The street is very quiet. We stayed over the 4th of July week and never had an issue with noise. The home is well kept and had beautiful, unique furniture. The private deck area with hot tub was enjoyable in the evenings. The trundle day bed on the porch was perfect for our two boys. The kitchen cabinets and counters are nicely updated, per the description, but are not represented in the pictures. You can tell the property owners take pride in their home and communicated great with check-in. The property is also very close to lots of restaurants and only a few blocks from the pier. There is a publix close by and other shops a short drive away. Thank you for the stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

24 Aug, 2012

Another wonderful vacation

Just finished my fourth stay at the Sunburst Cottage! My whole family (even our dog) loves the place. The owners are great and the house has everything you need. It is so close to the beach, great restaurants and we love the farmers market on Wednesdays. Being from the west coast, we really enjoy visiting the Atlantic. We started renting the house because my daughter attends Flagler College and this way we could all vacation together. Even though she graduates next year, I am confident we will continue to rent every year! Thanks, Michael, for another wonderful vacation!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

2 Aug, 2011

Beautiful, as advertised

Sunburst Cottage has a great location (about 300 feet or so to the beach), and was just as the photos depicted. It was equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay and provides a lot of privacy despite being so close to the beach and a number of restaurants. Renting was performed very professionally with a minimum of paperwork, and the property was clean with everything in working order. This really was a great place for a week and I expect to return - maybe next July. If you are there in the Summer, don't miss the Wednesday evening concert and inexpensive/great dinner provided at the pavilion just a few blocks north - nice vibe. If you like soft sand, beautiful sunrises, quiet, and comfort, then this is the place. Just don't tell everybody.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

19 Apr, 2023

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

Best rental we've stayed in

We rented this property for a week and the first thing we noticed was how spacious the house was compared to the photos. The kitchen is roomy, with updated appliances and modern decor. The kitchen is fully stocked with all cooking needs. The couches and beds were all extremely comfortable. The daybed in the sunroom was really nice to lounge on during afternoon storms. The back deck with privacy wall was a nice gem and the outdoor shower with hot/cold water was a great benefit. We took full advantage of the hot tub and loved that the ocean was only a 30second walk away. This house was nestled perfectly in Anastasia island and only a short drive to the lighthouse and historic downtown st Augustine. I love that we were able to bring our dog and we hope to stay here again and bring friends and family so they can experience all that this house and st Augustine have to offer. Michael was a phenomenal host and answered any questions or concerns we had in a timely manner. 10/10 would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Dahlonega, GA

6 Jul, 2012

Second Year At Sunburst Cottage

We fell in love with this cottage last summer...after our stay this June...we love it even more! It is so perfect for families with older adults or younger children. It is just so easy to get to the beautiful beach...less than a minute walk and only 2 or 3 stair steps! It was cooler this year and we were able to enjoy the private deck area. We also discovered that if it is hot on the deck...open the garage door for five minutes and it acts like a wind tunnel and clears the hot air out. The best restaurants and shopping are within 1/2 mile. We found the owner to be so helpful and attentive to making our stay perfect. He has added more to the kitchen and we didn't need a thing. The air conditioning was so efficient, the cottage cozy and still such a deal to be so close to the beach. I fear saying too many nice things...it is already booked solid all summer. If you vacation the third week in June...disregard all the things above! Thank you owners for always being on top of the constant wear ocean homes have...your home is a joy to live in! Thank you for sharing it with us!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie J., Raleigh, NC

16 Apr, 2011

Sunburst Cottage is a Wonderful Beach Hide Away!

My family had a fabulous stay in St. Augustine and the convenience of Sunburst Cottage added to the enjoyment of our spring break. The location is ideal. The home is immaculately maintained and we felt at home immediately. We were able to walk to the beach in about a minute! Everything you could want to take to the beach, i.e. chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, is in the garage. The cottage is cozy yet spacious and the added bonus of being pet friendly. The gas grill was clean and had fuel which made cooking out on the deck pleasant. Running was very convenient on the beach as well as on the sidewalk of the A1A. Additionally, having the wireless Internet made it easy to keep up with work, even if we didn’t do very much :) St. Augustine has so much history and there are all kinds of things to see and do! There was a helpful book filled with the names of restaurants and other brochures to help us plan our outings on the days we were not at the beach. One other benefit is the cottage has a garage! We had a strong thunderstorm move through one morning and it was so nice to have the car inside the garage! We had a great stay at Sunburst Cottage and would definitely go back again! I highly recommend this cottage!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Dahlonega, GA

27 Jun, 2016

Our Third Stay at Sunburst...Better Than Ever!

Let me be brief so you'll read this. The owner of this house is a perfectionist. Everything is in perfect condition, and he has upgraded to wonderful kitchen appliances. We love the beachy decor, exhaust fans in the bathrooms that work, the wonderfully landscaped property, the beautiful new and comfortable patio furniture and wide umbrella, but mostly the comfortable new King mattress!!! We sleep on a Tempurpedic and had no trouble adjusting to this one. It is always spotless, full of any cooking utensils you would ever use...love the spices and essentials to get you started. We came during a hot wave and never really enjoyed the hot tub. It still baffles me that the house is so quiet with AIA nearby. You do not hear anything at night. We love that sweet house and appreciate Michael and Pam's committment to make it just perfect for guests. Don't pack beach chairs, coolers or boogie boards...the garage is full of really nice equipment! You will love this place and it's convenient location to the beach, shopping and the old town. We will be staying again!

About the host

Hosted by Michael Pounds

This was originally our family home. When we moved to a larger home we kept it as a rental since it is so close to the beach. Twelve years ago we converted it to a short term vacation rental. We own two gift shops in downtown Saint Augustine so having a Vacation rental is a good fit for us since we are have been in the Tourism business for 40 years. We enjoy sharing our knowledge and experience of the area with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Our house has been in our family for many years. We take pride in our ownership. It is well maintained and everything works. I have stayed in many vacation rentals around the country for many years. I have been disappointed more often than not. I have tried to use my experience to make your stay more enjoyable. I keep the hot tub hot and the grill always has gas. If there are problems we get on top of it.