Situated at the riverfront, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 11 guests. It includes 1 separate living room and 1 outdoor pool. Families can enjoy nearby activities like personal motor watercraft, fishing, and kayaking, as well as attractions such as St. Augustine Shores Golf Club and Matanzas River. The stay is pet-friendly.
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 11•3 bedrooms•7 beds
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club
Place, St. Augustine Shores Golf Club
3 min drive
Matanzas River
Place, Matanzas River
4 min drive
Treaty Park
Place, Treaty Park
7 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11
Welcome to the Great Escape!
Conveniently located near Crescent Beach or St. Augustine Beach, and just a short drive to Historic Downtown St. Augustine.
This family-friendly and pet-friendly pool home sits on a quiet half-acre corner lot and offers everything you need for a relaxing Florida getaway—whether you're planning a family vacation, multi-family stay, snowbird winter escape, or group trip.
This comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home features a bright, open-concept living area, perfect for gathering after a day at the beach.
Enjoy:
• Large living room with cozy seating • Dining area plus breakfast bar • Fully equipped kitchen with everything needed for long or short stays • High-speed WiFi and Smart TVs • Full-size pool table • Magnetic dartboard • Open gathering space with 65" Smart TV with relaxed seating and perfect for movie nights, kids, and rainy-day fun
Each bedroom includes: ✔ Smart TV ✔ Ceiling fan ✔ Comfortable bedding ✔ Plenty of space for families and groups
The home sleeps up to 11 guests, making it ideal for large groups, multi-family vacations, and extended stays.
Your private backyard oasis includes:
• Large, heated pool • Plenty of lounge seating • Shaded outdoor dining with umbrella • Gas grill for poolside BBQs • Fully fenced yard — perfect for dogs, kids, and privacy • Spacious lawn for outdoor games and relaxing
You’re perfectly located near some of the best beaches in Northeast Florida:
• Crescent Beach – 10 minutes • St. Augustine Beach – 15 minutes • Anastasia State Park – 18 minutes • Drive-on beach access available nearby • Fishing pier, beachfront restaurants & surf shops minutes away
We provide beach gear, so your family is ready for a full beach day: ✔ Beach chairs ✔ Umbrella ✔ Towels ✔ Cooler ✔ Toys ✔ Beach wagon
Optional Attached Mother-In-Law Suite (Available Separately)
For larger groups or families traveling together, you can add the attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest suite featuring:
• Private entrance • Private driveway • Separate outdoor area • Own kitchen & living room
Pool access is included ONLY when booked together with the main home.
This layout is ideal for multi-family vacations, grandparents, long-term winter guests, or guests wanting extra privacy.
Perfect for Extended Stays & Winter Snowbirds:
Many winter travelers choose this home for its comfort, location, and easy access to St. Augustine or Crescent Beach.
Pool Heating (Weather Permitting):
During the winter season, pool heating is available when weather conditions allow. On cooler, cloudy, or windy days—especially when outdoor temperatures fall below 65°F—the pool heater is not typically operated, as these conditions prevent the pool from maintaining a comfortable temperature. Thank you for your understanding.
Convenient Location Near Everything
Everything you need is close by:
✔ Publix grocery store – 2 miles ✔ CVS & Walgreens – 2 miles ✔ Restaurants & cafés – minutes away ✔ Boat ramps, fishing piers, parks, and nature trails nearby ✔ 15 minutes to historic downtown St. Augustine
Whether you're here for the beaches, history, restaurants, or relaxation, this home puts you close to it all.
Safety & Security (Exterior Cameras Only)
To maintain guest safety, the property includes exterior-only security cameras located at:
• Main house front door • Apartment front door • Front yard • Side yard • Side gate • Exterior pool-deck door
These cameras record video only (no audio) and never capture interior areas. Tampering with security devices is strictly prohibited.
Your Crescent Beach & St. Augustine Vacation Awaits
This pet-friendly, family-friendly pool home is the perfect setting for your next St. Augustine beach vacation, offering comfort, privacy, easy beach access, and modern amenities for groups of all sizes.
We look forward to hosting you at Great Escape!
P.S.
Why Guests Love Great Escape
Guests consistently tell us this home is one of their favorite St. Augustine rentals because it offers comfort, privacy, and fun all in one place. Here’s what travelers love most:
1. The Private Heated Pool & Huge Fenced Yard
Perfect for families, pets, and anyone wanting a peaceful spot to relax between beach trips. Guests say it feels like having their own private resort.
2. Minutes to Beautiful Crescent Beach
Travelers love the easy 10-minute drive—no crowds, clean sand, and gorgeous sunrises. Many say Crescent Beach becomes their favorite beach on the East Coast.
3. Two Indoor Entertainment Rooms
The pool table room and 65" TV lounge are a rare find. Families especially love having separate hangout spaces for kids, teens, and adults.
4. Spacious Layout for Groups & Multi-Family Stays
With room for up to 11 guests, this home is perfect for family reunions, snowbird visits, and group getaways without feeling cramped.
5. Quiet, Safe Neighborhood
Guests appreciate the peaceful residential setting—close to everything but far enough from tourist noise.
6. Pet-Friendly & Perfect for Dogs
The fully fenced yard, quiet streets, and nearby beach options make this a favorite for pet owners.
7. Optional Mother-In-Law Suite
Travelers love the ability to add a private, fully separate apartment for in-laws, grandparents, or friends needing their own space.
8. Close to Everywhere You Want to Be
Publix, restaurants, historic downtown, the Lighthouse, Alligator Farm, Anastasia State Park, and multiple beaches are all just minutes away.
9. Beach Gear Provided
Guests appreciate not having to rent or buy chairs, umbrellas, or beach wagons—everything is ready and waiting.
10. Thoughtfully Stocked & Truly Comfortable
From the well-equipped kitchen to cozy furnishing to Smart TVs in every room, guests love that everything they need is already here.
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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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 security system, 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
About the area
St. Augustine
Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea Love Charters, or check out an event or a game at Flagler College Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Matanzas River - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Treaty Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
Ponce de Leon Mall - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Crescent Beach - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is St. Augustine Heated Pool Home • Near Beach • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 11 located?
This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Augustine Shores Golf Club and Matanzas River. Sea Love Charters and Ponce de Leon Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sara Galloway
We fell in love with St. Augustine’s beaches and historic charm as kids and made our dream come true by relocating here in 2012. Now longtime locals, we enjoy sharing everything we love about St. Augustine, Crescent Beach, and the surrounding coastal area. We work in communication—one as an American Sign Language professor and the other as a Speech-Language Pathologist—and we are passionate about hosting families, snowbirds, and beach-loving travelers. As hosts, we’re excited to share our favorite restaurants, beach spots, and hidden gems with guests staying in our family-friendly, pet-friendly St. Augustine vacation homes.
Why they chose this property
We love this neighborhood because it has the peaceful, laid-back feel that St. Augustine is known for, but it’s still only a short drive to Crescent Beach, St. Augustine Beach, and all the attractions downtown. The half-acre lot gives the home plenty of privacy and outdoor space, which is rare this close to the coast. One of our favorite things about the neighborhood is how perfectly the house fits into it—spacious rooms, an open layout, a private pool deck, a large game room, and plenty of indoor/outdoor space for families and friends to gather. It’s the kind of place where you can spend the day at the beach, come home to swim, grill out, play pool, or relax in the entertainment room without ever feeling crowded.
What makes this property unique
Our property stands out because it offers the best of both worlds—a peaceful, spacious setting in a quiet neighborhood, yet only a short drive to Crescent Beach, St. Augustine Beach, and historic downtown St. Augustine. The home sits on a rare half-acre lot with a private heated pool, fenced yard, entertainment room, full game room, and plenty of space for families, groups, and pets. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Florida’s coast while having a truly comfortable, private retreat to come home to.
Languages:
English, Local (sign language)
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests